World Science Day for Peace and Development
Celebrated on December 10th each year
Established by UNESCO in 2001. The Day is an occasion to remind the UNESCO's mandate and
commitment on science, and it aims to:
• 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
Further information can be found on www.unesco.org
Celebrated on December 10th each year
Established by UNESCO in 2001. The Day is an occasion to remind the UNESCO's mandate and
commitment on science, and it aims to:
• 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
Further information can be found on www.unesco.org
2009 : The International Year of Astronomy
The United Nations has proclaimed 2009 the International Year of Astronomy (IYA 2009) and
designated UNESCO as its lead agency. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) will act as
implementing body.
The IYA 2009 will mark the importance of astronomy and its contributions for society and culture.
It will highlight the merits of science and its methods. Astronomy has not only inspired
humankind all over the world and through the millennia but also triggered scientific discoveries
and inventions with direct implications on our daily lives.
Under the theme “The Universe, yours to discover”, the Year aims at stimulating interest
worldwide, especially among young people, in astronomy and science. Encouraging the spirit of
discovery and sharing of fundamental knowledge about the Universe and our place in its midst, it
will provide an ongoing platform for international cooperation beyond all barriers including age,
race, gender, status, time, place, and space.
Further information can be found on www.astronomy2009.org
The United Nations has proclaimed 2009 the International Year of Astronomy (IYA 2009) and
designated UNESCO as its lead agency. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) will act as
implementing body.
The IYA 2009 will mark the importance of astronomy and its contributions for society and culture.
It will highlight the merits of science and its methods. Astronomy has not only inspired
humankind all over the world and through the millennia but also triggered scientific discoveries
and inventions with direct implications on our daily lives.
Under the theme “The Universe, yours to discover”, the Year aims at stimulating interest
worldwide, especially among young people, in astronomy and science. Encouraging the spirit of
discovery and sharing of fundamental knowledge about the Universe and our place in its midst, it
will provide an ongoing platform for international cooperation beyond all barriers including age,
race, gender, status, time, place, and space.
Further information can be found on www.astronomy2009.org
Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health
November 17 - 20, 2008. Bamako - Mali
The purpose of the conference is to strengthen research for health, development and equity, by
generating increased commitment to research and innovation, and by developing coherence and
connectivity between the many different stake holders active in this field.
The 2008 Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health aims to bring together 1000 stake
holders including ministers of health, science & technology, and social development;
researchers; civil society organizations; national research councils; donor agencies;
philanthropic foundations; and representatives of the private sector.
For further information: http://bamako2008.org/en/index.shtml
November 17 - 20, 2008. Bamako - Mali
The purpose of the conference is to strengthen research for health, development and equity, by
generating increased commitment to research and innovation, and by developing coherence and
connectivity between the many different stake holders active in this field.
The 2008 Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health aims to bring together 1000 stake
holders including ministers of health, science & technology, and social development;
researchers; civil society organizations; national research councils; donor agencies;
philanthropic foundations; and representatives of the private sector.
For further information: http://bamako2008.org/en/index.shtml
World Environment Day
Celebrated on June 5th each year
World Environment Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 to mark
the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Another resolution,
adopted by the General Assembly the same day, led to the creation of UNEP. World Environment
Day is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide
awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.
The Day's slogan for 2008 is "Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy". Recognizing
that climate change is becoming the defining issue of our era, UNEP is asking countries,
companies and communities to focus on greenhouse gas emissions and how to reduce them.
The Day will highlight resources and initiatives that promote low carbon economies and
life-styles, such as improved energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation
and eco-friendly consumption.
The main international celebrations of World Environment Day 2008 will be held in New Zealand.
World Environment Day can be celebrated in many ways, including street rallies, bicycles
parades, green concerts, essay and poster competitions in schools, tree planting, recycling
efforts, clean-up campaigns and much more. In many countries, this annual event is used to
enhance political attention and action.
For further information please visit www.unep.org/wed/2008
Celebrated on June 5th each year
World Environment Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 to mark
the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Another resolution,
adopted by the General Assembly the same day, led to the creation of UNEP. World Environment
Day is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide
awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.
The Day's slogan for 2008 is "Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy". Recognizing
that climate change is becoming the defining issue of our era, UNEP is asking countries,
companies and communities to focus on greenhouse gas emissions and how to reduce them.
The Day will highlight resources and initiatives that promote low carbon economies and
life-styles, such as improved energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation
and eco-friendly consumption.
The main international celebrations of World Environment Day 2008 will be held in New Zealand.
World Environment Day can be celebrated in many ways, including street rallies, bicycles
parades, green concerts, essay and poster competitions in schools, tree planting, recycling
efforts, clean-up campaigns and much more. In many countries, this annual event is used to
enhance political attention and action.
For further information please visit www.unep.org/wed/2008
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