World Science Day for Peace and Development on November 10th highlights the impact that science has on our society and our daily lives. When one thinks of science, they probably think of conducting experiments, testing hypotheses, and making predictions about the universe. Science is also about gaining knowledge about the world we live in.
The three primary goals of science consist of describing, predicting, and explaining. When we can describe, predict, and explain things, it helps to improve the world around us. This is why the United Nations believes that scientists play such an essential role in helping us to understand our planet better. Increased understanding allows us to make better choices. It provides the necessary tools to make our societies more sustainable and even more peaceful.
A World Science Day for Peace and Development was initially proposed in 1999 at the World’s Scientific Conference in Budapest. In 2001, UNESCO made the official proclamation for WSDPD. The first-ever World Science Day for Peace and Development was held on November 10th, 2002. Since then, this day has helped to generate projects, programs, and funding for science around the world.
The theme for the year 2021 is "Building climate ready communities".
Source: www.un.org
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