World Science Day - 10 November

Baku, November 10 (AzerTAc). Proclaimed by the UNESCO General Conference in 2001, the World Science Day for Peace and Development (WSDPD) is an annual event celebrated all over the world. The WSDPD`s objectives are: to strengthen public awareness on the role of science for peaceful and sustainable societies; to promote national and international solidarity for a shared science between countries; to renew national and international commitment for the use of science for the benefit of societies; to draw attention to the challenges faced by science and raise support for the scientific endeavor. WSDPD`s 2011 theme is “Towards green societies: equity, inclusiveness, participation”. The 2011 Celebration of World Science Day is organized within the context of the Rio+20 Summit and is a tangible example of UNESCO’s efforts in encouraging the agenda of Rio+20 and its commitment to the promotion of 'Green Societies'. The objective of this year’s celebration is to engage people, including the scientific community, on the role of science towards Green Societies. As a country contributing to the world science, Azerbaijan also marks this day. Azerbaijan has gained significance achievements in science and education spheres recent years.