International Year of Chemistry

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The International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC 2011) was a year-long commemorative event for the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to humankind.[1] The recognition for chemistry was made official by the United Nations in December 2008. Events for the year were coordinated by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), and by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.[2][3]

  1. ^ About IYC: Introduction. Archived 2011-10-08 at the Wayback Machine July 9, 2009. Retrieved on July 22, 2009.
  2. ^ United Nations Observances. Retrieved on July 27, 2009.
  3. ^ United Nations Resolution 63/209: International Year of Chemistry.[permanent dead link‍] February 3, 2009. Retrieved on July 22, 2009.