In proclaiming an International Year focusing on the topic of light science and its applications, the United Nations has recognized the importance of raising global awareness about how light-based technologies promote sustainable development and provide solutions to global challenges in energy, education, agriculture and health.
The Photonics Unit is supporting three outreach CSA actions (GoPhoton!, LIGHT2015 and Photonics4all) that are designing and will organise public events in the context of this international Year of Light.The Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies 2015 takes place at the UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, on 19-20 January 2015.
More information about the Year of Light and further actions will follow after the event.