World Science Day for Peace and Development

World Science Day for Peace and Development (WSD) is observed on November 10th every year. This year it will fall on a Sunday, the theme for World Science Day for Peace and Development in 2024 is “Global Science for Global Wellbeing”. WSD was established in 2001 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), to recognize the efforts of scientists around the world. It's also an opportunity to encourage dialogue between scientific organizations and policy makers as well as promote public awareness of science-related issues facing our planet today.

 

Why World Science Day for Peace and Development is Important

    • It encourages collaboration between countries
    • It emphasizes the importance of science in our world
    • Raising Awareness of Science’s Impact
    • Inspiring Future Scientists
    • It promotes the understanding of science

How to Celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development

    • Attend a lecture
    • Visit a science museum
    • Organize a volunteer event
    • Educate yourself
    • Host a science fair

--Vikki Walters, Librarian

Reference:

World Science Day explained for Kids! | Educational videos for kids, YouTube

World Science Day for Peace and Development | November 10