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“Let there be a Year of Light”

The International Year of Light is:

A global initiative created by UNESCO and adopted by the United Nations to highlight the importance of light and optical technologies

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Why Light and Optics?

Light is central to science, technology, art and culture

Light can promote education at all levels

Light technology drives development

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Light is necessary to the existence of life itself

What are the goals?

We aim to inspire a new generation to study science through light

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•Promote lighting technology to improve the quality of life in the developing world•Reduce light pollution & energy waste•Promote minorities’ empowerment in STEM fields•Promote education amongst young people•Promote sustainable development

How can we participate?

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Programs and Social Media participation on Light in the following themes:

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ONE YEAR. 85 COUNTRIES. ONE WORLD.