UNESCO : Building Peace through Education, Science …
Since wars begin in the minds of men and women, it is in the minds of men and women that peace must be built. UNESCO uses education, science, culture, communication and information to foster mutual understanding and respect for …
World Heritage - UNESCO
World Heritage. The 1972 Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage recognizes that certain places on Earth are of "outstanding universal value" and should form part of the common heritage of …
UNESCO in brief | UNESCO
UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information. UNESCO …
UNESCO and Sustainable Development Goals
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.At its heart are the 17 …
SDG 4 Scorecard – The new way of monitoring SDG 4
1 day ago · The process of setting national SDG 4 benchmarks has been led jointly by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) and the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report …
History of UNESCO
History of UNESCO. UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. UNESCO’s Constitution was adopted in …
Culture - UNESCO
Culture. From cherished historic monuments and museums to living heritage practices and contemporary art forms, culture enriches our lives in countless ways and helps build inclusive, innovative and resilient communities. …
Museums - UNESCO
Museums are also increasingly present in the social sphere, acting as platforms for debate and discussion, tackling complex societal issues and encouraging public participation. UNESCO supports developing countries using museums’ …
Lists and designations | UNESCO
Their bottom-up approach of combining conservation with sustainable development while involving local communities is becoming increasingly popular. At present, there are 169 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 44 countries. A full list …
Climate Change | UNESCO
UNESCO embraces the momentum of global youth action on climate change. Climate change is the most important topic the world needs to address in the coming decade. While these sites represent less than 1% of the world’s …