World Science Day for Peace and Development

Today, on November 10, we celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development. It stresses the importance of the connection of science and society. The theme of 2026 is: “Common ground through science diplomacy”. Science diplomacy refers to the use of scientific collaboration – across borders, cultures, and political divides – to address shared global challenges and build diplomatic trust.

UNESCO highlights World Science Day to raise public awareness of science’s role in creating peaceful, sustainable societies while advocating for stronger national and international solidarity in shared knowledge. The day seeks to renew global commitment to using science for society's benefit and to mobilize support for overcoming key scientific challenges.

Science belongs to everyone. This motto is important not only today, but always. BiUP was founded with this vision and puts it into action every day. We ensure that scientific insights reach local readers as well as international researchers, and, most importantly: that science is actually read.

We should see this day as important reminder that science is a universal public good. Especially in times like these, within the multidimensional crises we are facing, making the newest research accessible for everyone is now more important than ever.

Here, you can read more about World Science Day and its history: World Science Day for Peace and Development | UNESCO