Every year since 2002, World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated on 10 November. The day is dedicated to the importance of science in keeping the fabric of society intact and flourishing. The COVID-19 pandemic made the world realize things that were really important for the survival of mankind. For example, people learned the importance of helping each other for the better functioning of the society.
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Another aspect that established its importance was science. Although it is almost impossible to be ignorant of the existence of science in society, the importance of science in our daily lives was revived in the pandemic. The event that fueled the pandemic is exactly how World Peace and Development Science Day came into existence.
World Science Day for Peace and Development: History
It all started in 1999 at the World Conference on Science in Budapest. The conference sowed the seeds of a mindset, more of an organization that solidified the concept of commitment; The positivity reflected in society towards science, its applications, and its causes. The use of scientific knowledge to achieve humanistic and materialistic goals was brought into the limelight.
Since its declaration by UNESCO in 2001, the day has initiated many projects and programmes, which have yielded fruitful and favorable results. Development was sidelined by ruthless use of resources, and sustainability became a mainstream sight. Finally, on November 10, 2002, the day was celebrated around the world, and included participants from all kinds of organizations and businesses.
World Science Day for Peace and Development: Significance
Celebrating World Science Day for Peace and Development is a reminder of the journey that has been covered and the way forward. The purpose for which the road is made of bricks is as important as the road itself. Highlighting the role of science in building a sustainable society, promoting methods deeply immersed in science and their use for achieving peace and meeting challenges in the journey with commitment and attention, are some of the objectives associated with this day. Huh.
We all know that science is the basis of information and knowledge. Therefore, making the society more aware and aware is also one of the aims of celebrating this day.
World Science Day for Peace and Development: Theme
Two decades after the World Science Day for Peace and Development was celebrated, the world was hit by a pandemic, and the goal of making the day a necessity became a reality. As a result, the theme of World Science Day for Peace and Development, 2020 was fixed as ‘Science for and with society in combating global pandemics’.
As deep as the 2020 Black Swan event was, there was still hope as people became systematically aware, and the day’s purpose served as a cherry on top.
Now that the world is healing from the wounds induced by the pandemic, this year’s theme targets the great evil that awaits us, climate change. ‘Building climate-ready communities’ as an objective, will be celebrated this year to highlight the importance of being climate conscious and fixing the deteriorating health of our beloved planet.
Our responsibility is to nurture this plant which represents a greater purpose in our lives. Happy World Science Day for Peace and Development!
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