World Science Day 2010 recognizes the role of science in facilitating the rapprochement of peoples and cultures through its contribution to the advancement of 'mutual knowledge and understanding of people

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Science and technology are key components of social integration, sustainable development and poverty eradication based on equity, freedom, justice, governance and solidarity. The UNESCO's Basic sciences programme deals with molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, pure and applied physics and mathematics, as well as interdisciplinary areas that underlie human health, the preservation of the environment and human well-being.