World Science Day for Peace and Development is an International Day that highlights the important role of science in society and is celebrated on November 10 every year. The main objective of this day is to highlight the needs of the wider public to participate in the debate on emerging scientific issues. World Science Day was announced by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2001 and celebrated for the first time in 2002.
World Science Day aims to ensure that citizens are given as much information about the development of science as possible. It also underlines the role of scientists in further enhancing our understanding of that remarkable fragile planet and making our societies more sustainable. Not only that, climate change is creating a serious crisis for billions of people and the life of the planet. In 2021, the festival will highlight the importance of "building climate ready communities."
The objectives of World Science Day (WSDPD) for peace and development established by UNESCO in 2001 are:
- Strengthen public awareness on the role of science for a peaceful and sustainable society.
- Promoting national and international solidarity for shared science between countries.
- Renewing national and international commitment to the use of science for the benefit of society.
- Drawing attention to the challenges facing science and garnering support for the scientific effort.
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