Every year from November 9 to 14, the International Week of Science and Peace (IWOSP) is observed around the world.
Highlights
The occasion is commemorated in order to urge people to improve technology and promote peace in their respective countries.
The annual commemoration of this event contributes to the advancement of science, technology, and peace, as well as raising public awareness.
Participation and knowledge of the activities help to ensure that science is used appropriately to promote peace throughout the year.
United States of America (USA) became the 101st member country to join International Solar Alliance (ISA).
USA joined ISA as member country to accelerate the global adoption of solar energy.
This announcement was made at UNFCCC COP26 on November 10, 2021.
Now, USA will catalyse global energy transition through solar-led approach.
The ISA framework was first circulated in 2016 for the support of countries. It emphasises on delivering global relevance and local benefit through collaborations for all countries. Key interventions of ISA will focus on readiness and enabling activities, innovative financing instrument and risk mitigation in order to facilitate promotion and deployment of solar technologies.