You may not be particularly fond of science but you cannot neglect the role of scientific innovations in daily life. To highlight the role of science, every year an annual observance of World Science Day for Peace and Development is held on November 10. An observance marked by the UN is highlights how science is important in society like in our daily lives. There is a need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. Let us understand more about this year's theme, and the overall history and significance of this day.

World Science Day for Peace and Development 2020 Theme

Each year there is a specific theme to this observance over which programmes and events are held. Talking into consideration the ongoing global crisis of COVID-19 pandemic, the theme for this year is "Science for and with Society in dealing with the global pandemic." The role of science becomes even more prominent when fighting a health crisis. Be it for research purposes or developing a cure, science is everywhere. From the science perspective, UNESCO’s response to COVID-19 is structured around three major pillars: promoting international scientific cooperation, ensuring access to water and supporting ecological reconstruction. National Science Day 2020 Quotes: Send These Science Day Messages via WhatsApp and Facebook to Mark the Discovery of the Raman Effect.

History and Significance

To have a day dedicated to bringing out the importance of science was decided in the 1999 World Conference on Science in Budapest. The first observance of World Science Day for Peace and Development was marked in 2001 and since then there have been many projects which facilitated funding for science around the world.

The objectives of this day include strengthening 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 use of science and draw attention to the challenges faced by science and raising support for the scientific endeavour.

Through this day, citizens and students are made aware of the possibilities with science and how it is important to reform in society. It gives an opportunity to show the general public the relevance of science in their lives and to engage them in discussions. Several events are organised where scientific technologies, advancements and benefits are discussed. People are encouraged to take up science and understand its larger implications on the society in future.

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