MONDIACULT 2025

Unleashing the power of culture to achieve sustainable development

MONDIACULT is the world’s biggest cultural policy conference. The 2025 edition brings together thousands of participants to set the global agenda for culture in the years ahead. Our inclusive discussions will revolve around 6 themes and 2 focus areas, representing key challenges and opportunities for the future of culture.

MONDIACULT is also a major advocacy platform. With the conclusion of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda in sight, the 2025 UNESCO Conference is a decisive moment to build a consensus and momentum to establish culture as a ‘stand-alone’ goal within the next United Nations development strategy.

Cultural rights must be guaranteed for all - and upheld by all. This is why UNESCO will ensure the presence of a wide array of participants, from policymakers, the civil society, artists to young people at MONDIACULT 2025.

World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development - MONDIACULT 2025
29 September - 1 October
Centre Convencions Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB)
Hosted by the Government of Spain

MONDIACULT 2025 Themes

Cultural rights

Digital technologies in the culture sector

Culture and education

Economy of culture

Culture and climate action

Culture, heritage and crisis

Focus areas

Culture for peace

Artificial intelligence and culture

Our approach

ACCELERATE

the work to mainstream cultural policy ignited by MONDIACULT Declaration

SHARE

new data, best practices and research, especially the UNESCO Global Report

ADVOCATE

for the recognition of culture as a pillar of sustainable society

Culture for Sustainable Development

10 million km2

are cultural and natural sites protected

under UNESCO designation

788

living heritage elements linked to

sustainable development are inscribed on UNESCO Lists

20%

of mapped global species richness

is harbored by World Heritage sites

18,600

glaciers have been identified

in UNESCO World Heritage sites

3.1%

of global GDP

is generated by culture and creativity

US$389.1

billion were generated by exports of

cultural goods and services in 2019

20 million

jobs could be created

in the African film sector

48%

of workers

of the cultural and creative sectors are women

80%

of the world's biodiversity

is found in indigenous territories

104,000+

museums exist globally,

enabling access to culture and education

Around 50%

of the world's

population lives in cities - serving as hubs for creativity

79 years

of multicultural dialogue

for lasting peace

MONDIACULT 2022 Declaration

World Conference on Cultural Policies

2022

UNESCO

MONDIACULT 2025 Concept Note

What's new

Regional consultations kicks off with Western Europe and North America

Latin America and the Caribbean place culture as a pillar of sustainable development

Eastern Europe States hold a MONDIACULT 2025 regional consultation

Arab States countries discuss cultural policies during regional consultation

Africa identifies culture as a driver of inclusive development during consultation

Asia-Pacific States prioritize culture for sustainable development

The UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development - MONDIACULT 2025 will be hosted by the Spanish government from September 29 to October 1, 2025