Culture
UNESCO is the only UN agency with a specific mandate in protecting cultural heritage and supporting creativity and dynamic cultural sectors to build peace and sustainable development. UNESCO supports the Member States, as a key facilitator to effectively implement the cultural conventions globally. UNESCO is convinced that no development can be sustainable without a strong culture component and proposes ways to recognize, harness and enhance the role of culture in the implementation of the
In doing so, UNESCO contributes to the (SDG) .
The culture sector of Pakistan has been facing the challenges of natural disasters and human-caused hazards including the unsustainable development pressures. Limited capacity, absence of appropriate frameworks and lack of awareness further add to the challenges of safeguarding and recognizing culture as an enabler and driver of sustainable development.
UNESCO's culture programmes in Pakistan aims to empower communities and decision-makers to preserve and enrich their diverse cultural heritage. This initiative ensures that Pakistan's rich histories and cultures are not only preserved but also understood in ways that are relevant for future generations and challenges like climate change, conflict, and resource scarcity.
UNESCO employs a needs-based approach, focusing on institutional capacity-building in world heritage management, safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage and supporting museums to offer transformative learning experience. Furthermore, UNESCO advocates for in heritage safeguarding, promoting cultural and creative industries, and engages youth and educators to integrate heritage into teaching and learning.
