At the General Assembly held in Italy in August 2007, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry unanimously passed a resolution in favor of declaring 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry
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All substances known to us - in gas, liquid and solid form - consist of the chemical elements or compounds produced from these elements. Humanity's understanding of the nature of materials in our world is based on our understanding of chemistry. Indeed - all life processes are controlled by chemical reactions.
The members of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) and UNESCO (a United Nations organization for international cooperation in the fields of education, science and culture) deeply believe that: "The time has come to praise and praise the achievements of the field of chemistry and its contribution to the well-being of humanity." At the general assembly held in Italy in August 2007, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry unanimously passed a resolution in favor of declaring 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry. Less than a year later, the Executive Committee of UNESCO recommended the adoption of this resolution, which was submitted by Ethiopia, a recommendation that led immediately afterwards in December 2008 to the declaration by the United Nations General Assembly that 2011 would be the International Year of Chemistry. Activities such as:
A. Increasing public awareness of the usefulness of chemistry these days
Chemistry, known as a "basic science", is both an in-depth philosophical study and an applied scientific endeavor. The science of chemistry is fundamental to the human understanding of the world around us and the entire universe. Molecular conversions are at the basis of the production of foodstuffs, medicines, fuels, metals, and basically - all products produced in a laboratory or extracted from nature. Through the International Year of Chemistry, the world's chemical community will publicly celebrate the science and art of chemistry, its major contributions to the development of human knowledge, to encouraging economic progress, and to fostering a healthy environment.
B. Increasing the interest of young people in the field of chemistry
In order to ensure that the best minds will continue to be interested in and be challenged by the science of chemistry, the International Year of Chemistry will highlight the role of chemistry in treating natural resources in a sustainable manner [made for the needs of this generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs]. In cooperation with the United Nations, the International Year of Chemistry will provide a significant educational contribution to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the "Decade of Education for Sustainable Development" of the United Nations, especially in the areas of the key activities of health and the environment. National and international activities that will be organized in the International Year of Chemistry will highlight the importance of chemistry as helping to maintain the natural resources that are so necessary for life.
third. Generating enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry
Humanity's understanding of the world around it is based on the development of our chemical knowledge. Creative opportunities for discovering new principles and applications are constantly emerging for us as our understanding of the molecular properties of things expands. Chemists will undoubtedly play a central role in overcoming the challenges facing the world today, for example in helping to achieve the Millennium Goals of the United Nations. A thorough understanding of science is essential for developing molecular medicine, creating innovative materials and finding sustainable sources of food and energy.
d. XNUMXth anniversary celebration of the Nobel laureate in chemistry Marie Curie and the founding of the International Association of Chemical Societies
In 2011, the centenary of Nobel Prize in Chemistry Marie Curie will be celebrated, recognizing her discovery of the elements radium and polonium. Dr. Currie's achievements continue to inspire students, especially women, to persevere in a career in the field of chemistry. This year will also mark the centenary of the founding of the International Association of Chemical Societies, which was established with the aim of promoting international cooperation between chemists, to regulate a uniform method for determining chemical names, atomic weights and physical constants and to encourage scientific connections within the community.
In the International Year of Chemistry 2011:
- We will improve the public's awareness and appreciation of the field of chemistry.
- We will increase international cooperation by serving as a source of information for the activities of national chemical companies, educational institutions, industry, and governmental and non-governmental organizations.
- We will promote the role of chemistry in contributing to the solution of global challenges.
- We will create interest in chemistry by introducing scientific methods to young people, especially scientific analysis based on assumption, experiment, analysis of findings and drawing conclusions.
Examples of events in the International Year of Chemistry that will be held at the local, national, regional and international level are:
- Presentation of chemical demonstrations for all levels of students in the field, starting with children before school age and ending with university students, in a manner suitable for each and every level.
- Organization of visits to industrial institutions, including industrial plants, chemical manufacturers and oil refineries and metallurgical plants.
- Publicizing the contribution of the chemistry sector to the global economy through the submission of articles to the press and professional journals, or through the development of television and radio programs related to the field.
- To sponsor poster exhibitions highlighting the utility and wonder in the field of chemistry.
- Organization of projects through which students can use their knowledge of chemistry to find solutions to local problems.
- Publishing the contributions that chemistry has made to the improvement of life, especially recent developments in chemical research.
- Managing job fairs and inviting professionals in the field to schools in order to present the way they use chemistry in their fields of work. Organizing activities that involve their active participation in order to provide an understanding of dealing with subjects related to chemistry.
- To interact with government leaders in order to highlight the importance of meaningful chemical entrepreneurship.
