Established in 1951, UNESCO Regional Office in Jakarta covers Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor-Leste. It works to advance and promote science, quality education, mutual understanding and cultural dialogue, communication and information, towards inclusive knowledge societies.  It promotes international cooperation, partnerships, and knowledge sharing, fostering innovative collaborative solutions towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in the region. 

Highlights

Strengthening STI Policies for Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific
UNESCO’s IHP in Asia and the Pacific reaffirms commitment in advancing water security
UNESCO and L’Oréal Honor Four Young Indonesian Scientists with the 2024 Women in Science Award
In Banda Aceh, UNESCO calls for increased investment in tsunami preparedness
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024: Educating the Next Generation on Life-Saving Preparedness
How Can Teachers Shape the Future: A Transformative History Education Training in Timor-Leste

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