International Year of Chemistry

A/RES/63/209View PDF

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 49 Sustainable development, published in 2009.

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Budget Contributions Chemistry Information Dissemination International Years Private Sector Science Education

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Decides to proclaim 2011 the International Year of Chemistry;

Designates the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as the lead agency and focal point for the Year and invites it to organize activities to be realized during the Year, in collaboration with other relevant entities of the United Nations system, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry and its associated organizations and federations across the world, and, in this regard, notes that the activities of the Year will be funded from voluntary contributions, including from the private sector;

Encourages all Member States, the United Nations system and all other actors to take advantage of the Year to promote actions at all levels aimed at increasing awareness among the public of the importance of chemistry and promoting widespread access to new knowledge and to chemistry activities.

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