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The Earth Network: sharing tools for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in UNESCO-designated sites
The best practices in this toolkit do not only support UNESCO-designated sites but also contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, composed of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) Targets, established during the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15). Additionally, this toolkit showcases key examples of youth engagement, empowering future generations on local, regional, and global scales.
UNESCO Chairs
Launched with the aim of promoting international inter-university cooperation, to share knowledge and develop collaborative work, there are some 1000 UNESCO Chairs globally. The Chairs contribute at each stage of UNESCO鈥檚 work: from the exploration of emerging issues, through the development of international normative instruments to the implementation of policy recommendations at the national level. They also bring together partners in academia, civil society, local communities and policy-makers in dialogue for project implementation. Furthermore, each Chair endeavours to spread UNESCO鈥檚 humanistic values through teaching activities.
Category 2 Centres under the auspices of UNESCO
Category 2 Centres (C2C) serve as international or regional poles of expertise, providing technical assistance and services to UNESCO and its Member States. They are not legally a part of the Organization, but are associated with it through formal agreements between UNESCO and the Member State hosting the centre. Each C2C specialises in a field of activity to advocate for the importance of cultural and natural heritage as a global public good, reinforces capacities and fosters cooperation and network.
