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Join us in celebrating World Science Day for Peace and Development - explore the latest science advancements, celebrate scientific achievements, and support global collaboration!
Get excited to celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development on Nov. 10! This day was created in 2001 by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, as a way to recognize the efforts of scientists around the world. It's also an opportunity to encourage dialogue between scientific organizations and policy makers as well as promote public awareness of science-related issues facing our planet today.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1945</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UNESCO Founding</div><div class='timeline-text'>United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is founded to promote international cooperation in education, science, culture and communication.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of World Science Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>UNESCO establishes World Science Day for Peace and Development, designed to celebrate science's contribution to peace and sustainable development.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Observance</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first celebration of World Science Day for Peace and Development takes place, emphasizing the importance of public participation in scientific discourse and policy-making.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Renewed Focus on Education</div><div class='timeline-text'>Emphasis shifted to promoting scientific literacy and education, acknowledging them as cornerstones of sustainable development.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Linking Science to SDGs</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Science Day's theme "Science for a Sustainable Future" links science's role in achieving the newly established United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Science in Pandemic Response</div><div class='timeline-text'>The role of science becomes especially important and recognized in combating the global COVID-19 pandemic.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a science fair</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends, family, or neighbors and host a science fair in celebration of World Science Day for Peace and Development. Have everyone bring projects that highlight the importance of science and the ways it has helped to develop our lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a lecture</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Search online for local lectures or seminars on science and its role in developing peace and development. Many universities hold free lectures for the general public — take advantage of these opportunities to learn more about this important day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a science museum</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit your local science center or museum to learn more about the amazing work scientists do to promote peace and development throughout the world. See interactive exhibits, talks, or demonstrations that will help you better understand how science can help create a better future.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a volunteer event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Volunteering is one of the best ways to celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development. Look for local events that involve teaching scientific principles or helping with research projects related to peace and development.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take time on World Science Day for Peace and Development to educate yourself about scientific advances in this field. Read books, watch documentaries, listen to podcasts — there are countless ways to learn more about this important topic.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes the understanding of science</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By raising awareness about the importance of science, World Science Day for Peace and Development helps promote greater public understanding of scientific issues. It encourages dialogue between scientists, decision makers, civil society and other stakeholders in order to ensure that scientific knowledge is applied for the benefit of all.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages collaboration between countries</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the need for international collaboration when it comes to scientific endeavors. By working together, countries can share resources and knowledge in order to find solutions to global problems such as climate change, poverty and hunger.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It emphasizes the importance of science in our world</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From cures for diseases to advances in technology, science plays an integral role in our lives. World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights this fact and underscores how important it is that we continue to invest in research and development so that we can keep making progress towards a better future.</p></div></div>
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