WORLD SCIENCE DAY FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT

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It is essential to mark the development in a country by keeping its people informed and abreast with the latest advancements in science and, technology. 

Being able to use Science and technology for self-growth eventually aids in the development of the nation. Science undeniably impacts improved living standards and increases productivity. With the rapid technological advancement of recent years, computers are increasingly encroaching on domains that were previously considered exclusively human.

Science has often been described as magic that works!

It is the foundation of an emerging nation, community, or even an individual. Celebrated every 10 November, World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives.

The first World Science Day for Peace and Development was celebrated worldwide on 10 November 2002 under UNESCO auspices. The celebration involved many partners, such as governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental organizations, UNESCO National Commissions, scientific and research institutions, professional associations, the media, science teachers and schThe Day offers the opportunity to mobilize all actors around the topic of science for peace and development – from government officials to the media to school pupils. UNESCO strongly encourages all to join in celebrating World Science Day for Peace and Development.

By linking science more closely with society, World Science Day for Peace and Development aims to ensure that citizens are kept informed of developments in science. It also underscores the role scientists play in broadening our understanding of the remarkable, fragile planet we call home and in making our societies more sustainable.

The purpose of the Day is to:

• Strengthen public awareness of the role of science for peaceful and sustainable societies;
• Promote national and international solidarity for shared science between countries;
• Renew national and international commitment for the use of science for the benefit of societies;
• Draw attention to the challenges faced by science in raising support for the scientific endeavor.

The United Nations is one of the tools that countries can use to monitor progress towards the goals of Agenda 2030.

Every five years, it analyses emerging trends in science, technology, and innovation policy and governance. The latest was published in June 2021. It documented the rapid societal transformation underway, which offers new opportunities for social and economic experimentation but also risks exacerbating social inequalities unless safeguards are put in place.