International Years

International Years spotlight global issues to educate, mobilize political will, and enhance international cooperation, promoting global action and awareness on specific themes annually.

2025

International year of quantum science and technology

Highlights the transformative potential of quantum science and its role in shaping a more inclusive and interconnected world.

Previous International Years

Graphique du marché des stocks
2021
Creative economy for sustainable development
Indigenous People
2019
Indigenous languages
Objets en 3D
2019
Periodic table
Eco tourisme
2017
Sustainable tourism
2015
Light and light-based technologies
Une main tenant des granules
2014
Crystallography
Shutterstock
2014
Small island developing states
2014
Solidarity with the palestinian people
2013
Water cooperation
Deux cultures - Fanny Bienga
2010
Rapprochement of cultures
2010
Biodiversity
2009
Astronomy
2009
Gorilla
2008
Planet Earth
2008
Languages
2005
Sport and physical education
Libération des esclaves
2004
Struggle against slavery and its abolition
2002
Cultural heritage

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