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The Popularization of Science is one among the oldest UNESCO programmes. It falls
under supervision of the Division of Science Policy and Sustainable Development.
The primary objective of this programme is to increase public understanding of science. During the last 60 years, the three following tools have been used to
popularize science:
- UNESCO Prizes in science
For the time being, UNESCO has 8 prizes in science:
- The UNESCO Science Prize, for an outstanding contribution to the technological development of a developing country or region,
- The Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science,
- The Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology,
- The Javed Husain Prize for Young Scientists,
- The Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Preservation,
- The Great Man-Made River International Prize for Water Resources in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas,
- The UNESCO/Institut Pasteur Medal for an outstanding contribution to the development of scientific knowledge that has a beneficial impact on human health.
- The L'Oreal-UNESCO Prize for Women in Science.
We are in the process of revising the statutes and financial regulations of the prizes, in order to ensure their conformity with the new guidelines
of prizes management, decided by the Executive Board at its 171st session. The prizes are awarded biennially, except for the L'Oreal-UNESCO Prize for Women in
Science, which is an annual prize.
- Science Center and Museums
We support Member States efforts to develop science centres/museums. In 2003-2004, we provided technical assistance on
science centre development in East Jerusalem, Morocco and Yemen. For this biennium, we have received a request on technical assistance for science center
development from Malaysia and Bahrain.
- Science exhibition
Several international science exhibitions related to building public awareness of science and technology organized in 2004 and 2005.
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Science Policy
Science Culture