TEHRAN – The winners of the 24th edition of the Science Promotion Award were announced and honored on Thursday, the last day of Science Promotion Week.

Every year, the science promotion award ceremony is held concurrent with the World Science Day for Peace and Development and Iran Science Promotion Week, held from November 11 to 16, IRNA reported.

The individuals or organizations that have done their best efforts and most effective activities to popularize science, promote scientific thought and culture in Iran, and have managed to apply science at every level of social life were appreciated.

The final winners were chosen based on their motivation, Innovation, history of the activity, effective planning, variety of achievements, team spirit, and laying the groundwork for the scientific activities of young people.

This year, the award was given in the fields of sustainable efforts to promote science, the development of literature for children and adolescents, creative efforts, protection of the environment, the role of media in the promotion of science, organizations promoting science, teachers in deprived areas, and scientific documentaries.

Science promotion week

Celebrated annually on November 10, World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the significant 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.

On this occasion, ‘Science Promotion Week’ is celebrated by holding various programs, IRNA reported.

Introducing science recounts of natural phenomena, plant, and animal species in each climate, along with recounts on regional traditions and customs; the coexistence of man and nature; and efforts of local communities to deal with environmental problems are parts of the festival.

The World Science Day for Peace and Development aims to strengthen public awareness of the role of science in peaceful and sustainable societies; promote national and international solidarity for shared science between countries; renew national and international commitment to the use of science for the benefit of societies; draw attention to the challenges faced by science in raising support for the scientific endeavor.

By linking science more closely with society, the Day 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.

It also offers the opportunity to mobilize all actors around the topic of science for peace and development – from government officials to the media to school pupils. UNESCO strongly encourages all to join in celebrating World Science Day for Peace and Development by organizing their own event or activity on the day.

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