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Building peace in the minds of men and women

World Science Day for Peace and Development

9 November

Science for and with Society

Celebrated every 10 November, World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the important 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.

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.

In 2020, the Day will be devoted to the theme of Science for and with society.

Join the conversation with the hashtags #ScienceDay and #OpenScience.

What UNESCO does for science for peace and development

Science for a sustainable future
UNESCO Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers
Science, Policy and Society
Supporting refugee researchers

About the 2019 commemoration

2019 theme: Open Science, leaving no one behind
Message by the Director-General
Resources
What can you do?

Events

World Science Day for Peace and Development 2019 at UNESCO
Photo gallery: UNESCO Campus
Photo gallery: round table on Open Science
Photo gallery: Green Chemistry for Life research grants ceremony

News

2019 theme: Open Science, leaving no one behind

Open Science is not only an issue of science being open to the research  community, as in “open access” and “open data”, but refers to a science open to society.  

In spite of the progress made in recent years, we are still witnessing great disparities across and within different regions and different countries when it comes to accessing science, technology and innovation (STI) and enjoying their benefits. To address these disparities and close the existing STI gaps, Open Science is an important step in the right direction. 

Open communication of the scientific data, results, hypotheses and opinions, lie at the very heart of scientific process. In this context, Open Science is the growing global movement to make scientific research and data accessible to all.
Open Science has the potential to significantly increase scientific collaboration and discovery and to facilitate adoption of the well‐adapted technologies. It can be a game changer for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in Africa, developing countries, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). 

Let us embrace open science as a tool for making science more accessible, scientific process more inclusive and the outputs of science more readily available for all!

Fostering a global dialogue on open science

UNESCO is leading a global dialogue on Open Science, to ensure that Open Science practices meet their potential in bridging the world’s STI gaps and enabling sustainable development. The Member States of the Organisation have examined this issue in the UNESCO Executive Board:

 

Message by the Director-General

"Open Science seeks to make scientific information, knowledge and data available to all.  By increasing access to information,  it  aims to give all scientists,  innovators,  engineers, entrepreneurs and citizens the opportunity to observe, contribute and create knowledge in the fields of science, technology and innovation. Not only does this   approach   boost   transparency   and   accountability,  it  helps   create   equal   opportunities  for  all,  by  encouraging  engagement  with  scientific  culture."

— Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO
Message on the occasion of World Science Day for Peace and Development 2019

Full message in PDF format:
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Resources

Poster

 

 

 

What can you do?

The success of the World Science Day for Peace and Development will depend on the active involvement of many partners such as intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, scientific and research institutions, professional associations, the media, science teachers and schools.

Different activities will be undertaken to mobilize support for the objectives of the World Science Day for Peace and Development.

Celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development

We invite you and your organization to celebrate this Day with some special events or action. Next, you can find a list of potential actions that can be undertaken by you and your organization:

  • SPREAD THE WORD

    • diffuse World Science Day for Peace and Development in your institution or in your town, city or local community, through municipal and state government channels.
    • incorporate the messages of World Science Day for Peace and Development into official speeches, publications and other activities taking place on 10 November.
    • contact national and local media (TV, radio, print, electronic) to highlight the importance of celebrating WSDPD at national and local level.
    • write articles and letters about the importance of science for sustainable societies to the media, including industry trade journals, organization newsletters, and school newspapers.

  • ORGANISE

    • an 'Open Day' in your institution to highlight the importance of science for peace and development.
    • classroom discussions to emphasize the many different ways science and technology touch our daily lives.
    • conferences and forums.
    • a science museum visit.

  • CONNECT

    • visit local schools to speak about careers in science, deliver scientific presentations or demonstrations to young students.
    • build classroom-to-classroom connections between schools via the Internet to talk about science projects that will interest young people.
    • find a sister institution and carry out a joint activity highlighting the importance of science.
    • invite university faculty to join with community organizations and schools to celebrate the Day.
Register your event

We would be grateful if you could keep us informed on the activities you will organize in order to include your events on this website.
The registration is closed.

Contacts: i.brugnon@unesco.org ; a.barbash@unesco.org

 

Events around the world

Azerbaijan

First name: Famil
Last Name: Mustafa
Organization: Tusi-Bohm Planetarium
Email: famil.mustafa@planetarium.az
Telephone number: +504400755
Event title: Science For All
Type of event: Public
Event description: open doors for planetarium and observatory museum, public talks, public night sky observations
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Tusi.Bohm.Planetarium/
Date of your event: 11/10/2019
Event venue: Tusi-Bohm Planetarium
Postal address: Central Post Office, P.O.BOX 52
Area code: 994
City: Baku
Country: Park Bulvar MALL, AZ 1000 Baku, Azerbaijan

Bangladesh

First name: Asif
Last Name: Mahmud Arnob
Organization: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University
Email: asifmahmudarnob@gmail.com
Telephone number:
Event title: Science today and tomorrow
Type of event: It a multi purpose event ensuring science activities for all learners
Event description: "Science today and tomorrow" is an event where all crazy science maniac and genius gather together.It creates awareness among us about the daily science usage in our life.There is Science project competition, Science talk session and showcasing science.
Website: https://mobile.facebook.com/maritime.industry.analysis.busin...
Date of your event: 11/10/2019
Event venue: House 12, Road 3/A, Sector 9, Uttara, Dhaka
Postal address: House 12, Road 3/A, Sector 9, Uttara, Dhaka
Area code: 1230
City: Dhaka
Country: House12, Road 3/A, Sector 9, Uttara, Dhaka, Plot 14/06-14/23, Pallabi, Mirpur-12, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh

Indonesia

First name: Citius
Last Name: Vienny
Organization: Forum of Scientist Teenagers
Email: kir_fosca@yahoo.co.id
Telephone number:
Event title: Science Competition and National Seminar World Science Day 2019
Type of event: Science Competition and National Seminar
Event description: FOSCA ft. SMAN 66 Jakarta are presenting 2019 world international science day for Indonesia. With the theme "power of science and open science, leaving no one behind". FOSCA is trying to become a communication forum for the teen scientist in Indonesia
Website: wsd.kirfosca.com
Date of your event: 09/11/2019
Event venue: SMAN 66 Jakarta and Museum Mandiri Jakarta
Postal address: d/a HAAJ Planetarium dan Observatorium Jakarta, Jl Raya Cikini No.73 Menteng Jakarta 10330
Area code: +62
City: Jakarta
Country: Jl. Bango III, RT.7/RW.3, Pd. Labu, Kec. Cilandak, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12450, South Jakarta, JK, 12450, Indonesia

Italy

First name: Giuliana
Last Name: Catara
Organization: Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology - National Council of Research, Napoli , Italy
Email: giuliana.catara@ibbc.cnr.it
Telephone number: +816132565
Event title: Life Sciences for Global Sustainable Development
Type of event: Interactive seminars, discussions and laboratories on specific biotechnological topics
Event description: The event, held at Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology of National Council of Research in Naples (Italy), aims at implementing the understanding of Life Sciences and Biotechnologies focusing on those dedicated to human health. Secondary grade students will be engaged in interactive seminars and laboratories through a "Hands On " approach. The goal is that of promoting the understanding the present significance and the future perspectives offered by biotechnologies in preserving and improving human health to the benefit of the community.
Website: www.ibp.cnr.it or www.ibbc.cnr.it
Date of your event: 14/11/2019
Event venue: Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology National Council of Research , V. P. Castellino, 111 Napoli, Italy
Postal address: V. Pietro Castellino, 111 Napoli, Italy
Area code:
City: Napoli
Country: Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, National Council of Research, V. Pietro Castellino, 111 Napoli, Italy 80131 Napoli NA Italy

Luxembourg

First name: Patrick
Last Name: Michaely
Organization: National Museum of Natural History Luxembourg
Email: patrick.michaely@mnhn.lu
Telephone number: 462233433
Event title: Science Festival 2019
Type of event: Science Festival
Event description: "The purpose of the Science Festival is to present and promote science and research in Luxembourg and to encourage young people and the general public to become interested in and curious about science and technology. The Science Festival is attracting more and more visitors with every new edition and it has now become an annual event not to be missed. During two days primary and secondary school classes participated, after registration, in the numerous workshops and shows, which were presented to them by research institutes, associations as well as volunteers. On weekend the Science Festival was open to the general public.
Website: www.science-festival.lu
Date of your event: 10/11/2019
Event venue: National Museum of Natural History Luxembourg & Centre de rencontre Abbaye de Neumünster
Postal address: 25-28 rue Münster
Area code: 2160
City: Luxembourg
Country: 25-28 rue Münster, Luxembourg, 2160, Luxembourg

Tunisia

First name: Sahah
Last Name: Nasr
Organization: Monastir Sciences Palace
Email: salah1nasr1@gmail.com
Telephone number: 73463556
Event title: Open science, leaving no one behind
Type of event: Open day
Event description: "Monastir Science Palace (MSP) is a non-governmental scientific establishment that focuses on technology, environment, and education. The MSP’s main mission is to create an intellectual, cultural, and scientific dynamic among different categories of citizens. It facilitates the transition of scientific information to the public by explaining the integration of science and technology in their daily lives. This year’s theme “Open science, leaving no one behind” is the principal goal of our establishment, because we are mainly focusing on:

  • Contribute in spreading scientific concepts in a simple and attractive way.
  • Create an intellectual, cultural and scientific dynamics among the different categories of citizens.
  • Provide the scientific knowledge to pupils in remote areas of Tunisia.
  •  Facilitate the scientific learning for people with special needs.

The Monastir Science Palace, organizes an Open Day to celebrate the World Science Day for Peace and Development in cooperation with many scientific associations. Together they aim to spread the knowledge in order to keep larger segments of society up-to-date with the scientific and technological innovations."
Website: www.psm.rnu.tn
Date of your event: 10/11/2019
Event venue:
Postal address: BP.63-Rue Farhat Hached
Area code: 5000
City: Monastir
Country: Rue Farhat Hached, Monastir, 5000, Tunisia

Ukraine

First name: Kseniia
Last Name: Minakova
Organization: NTU "KhPI"
Email: friday.marjory.johnes@gmail.com
Telephone number:
Event title: Science is FUN!
Type of event: Science Festival
Event description: "November 17, on the occasion of the UNESCO World Science Day Celebration, for anyone who shares our view of the need to connect science and society, seeks to share scientific knowledge and promote youth involvement in science, technology and innovation at NTU "KhPI" Open Day and Science Festival "Science is FUN!"

On November 17, the Science is FUN!

  • Robotics and Engineering Zone
  • Laboratory-experimental zone
  • WORKSHOP Area
  • Lecture hall: motivational and scientific-educational lectures
  • Performances by Rock bands

NTU "KhPI" Open Day Program and Science Festival "Science is FUN!"

  • Acquaintance with NTU "KhPI".
  • Motivational lectures from graduates of NTU "KhPI" «How to achieve success up to 30 years».
  • Experiements and workshops in laboratory-experimental, robot-engineering and workshop area.
  • Quizz in physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology and languages.
  • Motivational and scientific lectures.
  • Discussion panel: "Professions of the future".
  • Presentations of innovative educational projects of NTU "KhPI".
  • Performances of rock bands: Rebel Yell (Cover-band), VL8 (Rock-band). The sound alive.

And that's not all!!!"

Website: http://events.kpi.kharkov.ua/event/open-day/
Date of your event: 17/11/2019
Event venue: Sports Complex Politekhnik
Postal address: Kyrpychova str. 2
Area code: 61002
City: Kharkiv
Country:Alchevskyh St, 50а, Kharkiv, 63, 61002, Ukraine

Science Centres and Science Museums around the world are celebrating the contribution of science for sustinable development on this day - join them for special events  on World Science Day for Peace and Development.

 

 

 

Science, a Human Right

Everyone has a right to participate in and benefit from science. We must find ways to improve access to science and to the benefits of science for sustainable development.

 

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected. Article 27 states that:

(1) Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.
(2) Everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.

UNESCO Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers

The UNESCO Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers is an important standard-setting instrument which not only codifies the goals and value systems by which science operates, but also emphasizes that these need to be supported and protected if science is to flourish. A first Recommendation was adopted in 1974, and a revised Recommendation was adopted on 13 November 2017, superseding the 1974 text. This Recommendation has a particular value today, including for developing countries in building up their scientific skills and institutions.

The Recommendation upholds the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - that everyone has the right  to participate in and benefit from science - and provides a useful checklist of political and institutional requirements to ensure access to science education, and fundamental rights such as the right to be a scientists, to protect intellectual property, to share scientific advancements and accademic freedom.

 

 

Message from HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, UNESCO Special envoy for Science for Peace

"Science is our best hope for a bright and equitable future. The challenges are grave, and we must all work together to tackle them. We must share our knowledge and support one another so that we may realize our full protential as a human family."
— HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, UNESCO Special envoy for Science for Peace

Background

From the universe expanding to the phones in our pockets, science is everywhere. Each year, on 10 November, the World Science day for Peace and Development helps us remember this fact and offers an opportunity for everyone to engage in scientific debates and activities.

The Day marks an occasion to mobilize all actors around the topic of science for peace and development – from government officials to the media to school pupils. By linking science more closely with society, science is made accessible to all and broadens our understanding of the remarkable, fragile planet we call home. It becomes also a more solid stepping-stone towards making our societies more sustainable.

Since its proclamation by UNESCO in 2001, World Science Day for Peace and Development has generated many concrete projects, programmes and funding for science around the world. The Day has also helped foster cooperation between scientists living in regions marred by conflict, one example being the UNESCO-supported creation of the Israeli-Palestinian Science Organization (IPSO).

The objectives of World Science Day for Peace and Development are to:

  • Strengthen public awareness on 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 and raising support for the scientific endeavour.

Previous celebrations