Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)National Research Foundation (NRF)2022-09-012022-09-012022-08Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and National Research Foundation (NRF) (2022) SA Launch IYBSSD 2022. Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11911/250Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and National Research Foundation (NRF) (2022) SA Launch IYBSSD 2022. Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11911/250https://youtu.be/3gs9kS_1Z9Uhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11911/250MP4 Video; Duration: 02:15:00 minPlease cite as: Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and National Research Foundation (NRF) (2022) SA Launch IYBSSD 2022. Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11911/250This roundtable discussion formed part of the launch of the SA International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD 2022). More information can be accessed at https://iybssd.africa/. Programme: 1. Moderator: Prof Himla Soodyall, Executive Officer, Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf); 2. Opening remarks: Mr Imraan Patel, Deputy Director-General: Research Development Support, SA Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) to accelerate innovation to achieve the SDGs/ Dr Sudesh Sivarasu, Co-chair: South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS); Using science to inspire the next generation of scientists (focus on equity)/ Dr Beverley Damonse, Group Executive: Science Engagement and Corporate Relations, National Research Foundation (NRF); Public engagement of science/ Dr Nnditshedzeni Eric Maluta, HoD and Coordinator: Vuwana Science Resource Centre, University of Venda.enBasic sciencesSustainable Development GoalsSDGsIYBSSD 2022International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable DevelopmentSDG 17Video