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Newly opened Calls for Applications L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Programmes
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Call for hosts of the 12th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks in 2027
Deadline for application 31 January 2025 Organized every two years this conference brings together UNESCO Global Geoparks staff and Global Geopark Network GGN members to exchange knowledge and experiences on geopark building and operation
Science, technology and innovation policy
Global Observatory of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Instruments (GO-SPIN)
Science Technology and Innovation STI are increasingly important for social economic and sustainable development Yet the lack of accurate information adequate indicators and capacities to analyse and monitor policies and instruments is a major development challenge for countries The Global Observatory of Science Technology and Innovation Policy Instruments GOSPIN aims to fill this gap
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Call for Participation for the Exhibition “Deep Surface: Polyfunctional architecture to enhance the experience of UNESCO Designated Sites” (Extended Deadline: 20 October 2024)
In concurrence with the 19th International Architecture Exhibition the exhibition will explore the architectural and functional features of Visitor Centres worldwide
Science, technology and innovation policy
Gender equality in science, technology and innovation
Gender equality in science technology and innovation is not just a matter of principle it is a fundamental human right and a global priority for UNESCO
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Fostering peer-to-peer exchange of Indigenous and local knowledge (ILK): ILK_Move
Water embodies life and spirit serving as a source of knowledge culture sustenance and livelihood interconnecting lands communities and ecosystems Communities have created sailboats fishing boats canoes and other watercrafts to navigate seas rivers and lakes The fluidity of water reflects the dynamism and depth of Indigenous and local knowledge ILK The knowledge to navigate water systems has inspired the name ILKMove of an Indigenous and local knowledge community of practice Under the umbrella of the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network BESNet consortium the ILKMove is coordinated by UNESCOs Local and Indigenous Knowledge Systems LINKS Programme within the framework of the National Ecosystem Assessment NEA Initiative led by the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre UNEPWCMC
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UNESCO’s network of centres of excellence are using science to catalyse sustainable development
There are currently 62 centres of excellence around the world that operate under the auspices of UNESCO and specialize in science and engineering These centres contribute to the execution of UNESCOs programmes they are fostering responsible forest management developing early warning systems for floods and droughts using remote sensing to identify and study archaeological remains training hundreds of water professionals all over the world each year from to bridge the chronic skills shortage in this field and much more
Science, technology and innovation policy
UNESCO Chairs, Networks and Centres focusing on STI policy
UNESCO mobilizes the expertise of higher education and research institutions to address the interdependent challenges we must overcome tu build a more sustainable world
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