World Science Day for Peace and Development

Start Date
November 10, 2020
End Date
November 10, 2020
Type
General event
Location
Global event hosted by UNESCO

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, at the time when the global COVID-19 pandemic further demonstrated the critical role of science in addressing global challenges, the focus of the World Science Day is on Science for and with Society. To celebrate the 2020 World Science Day, UNESCO will organize an online roundtable on the theme of “Science for and with Society in dealing with COVID-19”.

Join the conversation with the hashtag #ScienceDay.

Upcoming Events

COP29 in Azerbaijan
November 11, 2024 - November 22, 2024
Baku, Azerbaijan
Conference
COP92 is currently ongoing, in Baku, Azerbaijan, in Western Asia. ICARDA is proud to participate with a high-level delegation led by its Director General, Aly Abousabaa.
COP16 in Riyadh 2024
December 02, 2024 - December 13, 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Conference
In December 2024, Saudi Arabia will host the global desertification conference COP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. ICARDA is proud to participate with a high-level delegation.
CGIAR Science Week
April 07, 2025 - April 12, 2025
Nairobi
General event
After CGIAR's Science Week had to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, the event has been rescheduled and will take place from 7 - 12 April 2025 in Nairobi. Further updates will be available on CGIAR’s website soon.