Hon Speaker, hon Deputy President, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that World Science Day for Peace and Development (WSDPD) is celebrated on 10 November each year as an occasion to remind the world of UNESCO's mandate and commitment to science and since its inception in 2001, the day has proved to be a great opportunity to reflect on the latest advances in science and the challenges science has yet to overcome;
2) further notes that the objectives of World Science Day for Peace and Development are to -
a) strengthen public awareness on the role of science for peaceful and sustainable societies;
b) promote national and international solidarity for shared science between countries;
c) renew national and international commitment for the use of science to the benefit of societies; and
d) draw attention to the challenges faced by science and raise support for scientific endeavour; and
3) supports this initiative to draw attention to the ways in which science and technology can help to reduce poverty, protect the environment and improve the quality of life for all.
Agreed to.