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With the development in every sector, it’s been evident that the field of science and technology is flourishing worldwide. Science is used in almost every sector and it contributes to the overall development of society as a whole. To celebrate the contributions, amend some technology, and spread awareness about the issues faced by science, the world celebrates World Science Day for Peace and Development every year. Read this article, to get further details on this day and to know about when it is celebrated, its theme, and its objective!
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When is World Science Day for Peace and Development Celebrated?
The World Science Day for Peace and Development is an annual event celebrated to acknowldege and spread awreness about yhe contributions of science in the development of the world. This remarkable event is celebrated on 10 November every year.
The day was initiated by the UNESCO in 2001. Since then, this day has generated various developments in terms of concrete projects, funding for science, and programmes.
The first-ever World Science Day for Peace and Development was celebrated on 10 November 2002. This day is dedicated to spreading the message of sustainable development with the use of science can do wonders for the world. The only thing we need to invest in is to build trust in science and witness the magic it does to society.
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World Science Day for Peace and Development 2023 Theme
Every year UNESCO sets a theme for this special day. Various events are also organized to support the motto behind this day.
The theme for World Science Day for Peace and Development 2023 is “Building Trust in Science.” This theme emphasizes the fact that the role of science in giving a sustainable shape to society can be possible only if we build trust in science. Trust in science will eventually catalyze the development scenario.
You can also visit the official website of UNESCO and join the conversation on the necessity of science for development using a hashtag i.e. #ScienceDay.
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Previous Year Themes
Listed below are the previous year’s themes for World Science Day:
| Year | Theme |
| 2022 | “Basic Science for Sustainable Development” |
| 2021 | “Future of STI: Impacts on Education, Skills, and Work” |
| 2020 | “Science for and with Society” |
| 2019 | “Open science, leaving no one behind” |
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Objective of World Science Day for Peace and Development
The main objective behind this day is to celebrate science and spread awareness about it for the development of the nation as a whole. Mentioned below are some of the key objectives of this day:
- Strengthen public awareness about the importance of science and its role in sustainable development.
- Promote National and International relations for sharing knowledge as well as scientific cooperation among two Nations.
- Renew National and International commitment so that the Nations can amend the technological changes and proceed towards innovations.
- This day is also dedicated to drawing the attention of the public towards the challenges faced by science in the process of development.
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FAQs
A1. The main aim behind this day is to spread awareness about promoting the need of science in the development of any country. This day is dedicated to highlighting the issues faced by science in scientific endeavours and organizations and governments of the countries renew international or national commitment between the nations to use science and technology for the upgradation of society.
A2. The theme for WSDPD 2023 is “Build Trust in Science.” This theme focuses on the concept that if people develop trust in science it will eventually catalyze the development.
A3. World Day of Science and Development is celebrated on 10 November every year throughout the world. This day was approved and initiated by the United Nations in 2001.
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