World Science Day

2023 theme of World Science Day on 10 November 2023 is: Building trust in science. 

The role of science in shaping our collective future can only be fulfilled when there is trust in science. It is trust in science that fuels the development and application of evidence-based solutions to our world’s multifaceted challenges. Trust in science is a complex issue. It affects the way in which scientists operate and the way science is perceived by society. Also, enhancing trust in science strengthens science-based policy decisions and society’s support for their application.

Building trust in science for peace and development

Science and peace are not often mentioned in the same sentence. Yet, science can play a vital role in creating the conditions for peace and in turn, allow for societies to flourish. The World Science Day for Peace and Development is our chance to recognise this role and how science can be a driver for positive change. But science cannot reach its full potential unless citizens place trust in it. By fostering trust in science today, it can inspire the scientists of tomorrow, spur the development of future scientific discoveries and allow for their application in the real world. In an era of emerging conflicts, we need to embolden the scientific community and ensure it can respond to our multi-faceted challenges.

Discover the Horizon EU research projects working to give peace and the development of inclusive, fair, and equal societies a chance.