近几年来,国际形势正在发生着巨大的变化。总的来看,紧张趋向缓和,对抗转向对话。在这一积极的进程中,联合国的作用正在逐步加强,它的影响和威望也在不断提高。80年代以来,科学技术的发展日新月异,它对经济、社会发展的影响越来越大,已成为一个众所公认的决定性力量。在这种形势下,越来越多的人们,特别是科技界的人士关心联合国致力于科学技术活动的情况。为此,特编写“联合国的科技活动及其前景”一文,供读者参 In recent years, the international situation is undergoing tremendous changes. In general, tension tends to ease and confront the shift to dialogue. In this positive process, the role of the United Nations is gradually being strengthened, and its influence and prestige are also on the rise. Since the 1980s, with the rapid development of science and technology, its influence on economic and social development has become increasingly larger and has become a recognized and decisive force. In this situation, more and more people, especially those in the scientific and technological circles, are concerned about the UN's commitment to science and technology activities. To that end, a special article entitled “United Nations scientific and technological activities and their prospects” was prepared for readers' reference