The importance of science lies in its utility as a vehicle for human development. History has shown that science can contribute to peace and development as well as result in destruction and chaos. It is up to the human beings to decide how to use it – for the betterment of human life or for the detriment of it. World Science Day for Peace and Development (WSDPD) is observed every year on 10 November by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to spotlight the contribution made by science in achieving sustainable development and enhancing the prospects of peace.
WSDPD was established by UNESCO in the year 2001 as an occasion to remind its mandate and commitment on Science. The objectives of WSDPD are the following.
- 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
- 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 endeavour
Source: Official website of UNESCO
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