NOVEMBER 10th 2015

Abbreviations…..
 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

 World Science Day for Peace and Development

(WSDPD)
 Established by UNESCO in 2001.
 Celebrated worldwide on 10 November each
year.
 Aims to ensure citizens are kept informed of
developments in science.
 It offers an opportunity to demonstrate to the
wider public why science is relevant to their daily
lives and to engage them in debate on related
issues.
 BACKGROUND
 It was discussed at the World Conference on Science in
Budapest in 1999 that a World Science Day would help
strengthen commitments to attain the Declaration on
Science and the Use of Scientific Knowledge.

 Following this, UNESCO established the WSDPD at a general

conference in 2001. The WSDPD was to serve as a reminder
of the organization’s mandate and commitment to science.

 The day was first celebrated on November 10, 2002 and has
been held annually on November 10 since then..
THEME
 OBJECTIVES
 To strengthen public awareness on the role of
science for peaceful and sustainable societies.

 To promote national and international solidarity

for a shared science between countries.
 OBJECTIVES contd….
 To renew national and international commitment
for the use of science for the benefit of societies.

 To draw attention to the challenges faced by

science and raise support for the scientific
endeavours.
What do people do?
UNESCO works with people, government agencies and
organizations to promote the WSDPD each year.

The WSDPD celebrations include :

 Open days to highlight science’s important role in peace

and development.

 Classroom discussions to emphasize how science and

technology affect daily life.

 Distributing the WSDPD posters throughout tertiary

institutions, school campuses and public venues.
What do people do?
 Arrange science museum visits to commemorate the
day.

 Visits to local schools on careers in science or scientific

presentations.

 Some governments have publicly affirmed their

commitment to increased support for scientific
initiatives that help society,
&
 launch new science policy programs together with
scientific institutions, civil society, universities and
schools.
 SYMBOLS
 Various images promoting science and technology are
seen in World Science Day posters. The UNESCO logo
is also seen on promotional material associated with
the day.