🌐 International Week of Science and Peace 2023, 9-15 November 🌍
The International Week of Science and Peace (IWOSP) celebrates the integral role that science plays in fostering global peace and development. Let’s delve into the significance of this week, its history, and how it resonates in Pakistan.
Science and Peace in Pakistan
In Pakistan, numerous institutions contribute to the intersection of science and peace, fostering development and progress. Here are some key players:
- Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST): Advancing science and technology on a national level.
- Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF): Supporting and funding scientific research initiatives.
- Higher Education Commission (HEC): Facilitating advanced scientific education and research.
- National Institute of Science and Technical Education (NISTE): Enhancing science and technical education.
- Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC): Contributing to scientific advancements, particularly in nuclear science.
- Directorate General of Science and Technology, Govt of KP: Leading scientific initiatives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Department of Science and Technology & IT (ST&IT), Govt of KP: Driving science and technology development in KPK.
- Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR): Promoting scientific and industrial research.
🌐 Significance of IWOSP
IWOSP plays a crucial role in promoting science for sustainable development, enhancing international collaboration, inspiring future generations, promoting public understanding of science, and highlighting science’s role in peace building.
As we celebrate the International Week of Science and Peace, let’s embrace the transformative power of science in creating a harmonious and prosperous world. 🚀
🌟 History of IWOSP
Originating in 1986 during the International Year of Peace, IWOSP gained official recognition from the United Nations General Assembly in 1988. Today, it stands as a platform encouraging international collaboration, inspiring future generations, and highlighting science’s transformative potential for a more peaceful and sustainable world.
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