News
Esperanza Martínez-Romero: Science is wonderful and should be open to everyone
News
Earth Day: We must reconcile humans with nature
Project
Spreading Open and Inclusive Literacy and Soil Culture through Artistic Practices and Education - SOILSCAPE
The EUfunded project SOILSCAPE aims to harness the power of culture and creativity to cultivate soil literacy and promote soil preservation across Europe
News
UNESCO workshop with BEAR III project’s support in Sierra Leone explores the establishment of a Sector Skills Council for Agriculture
Sector Skills Council in Sierra Leone will boost agriculturefocused TVET
Idea
ASEAN stepping up its green and digital transition
The UNESCO Science Report 2021 finds that members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN are stepping up their commitment to the dual green and digital transition
Story
UNESCO presents guidelines for UNCTs on the Universal Periodic Review and freedom of expression, access to information and safety of journalists
UNESCO recorded an 87 impunity rate for perpetrators of journalist killings between 2006 and 2020 In addition the ongoing pandemic and disinfodemic on COVID19 have highlighted the need for reliable information produced by professional journalists A webinar was convened on 17 November 2021 to support UN Country Teams UNCT in Europe and Central Asia in promoting freedom of expression safety of journalists and access to information through the Universal Periodic Review
News
Spirulina, a miracle ingredient in Lake Chad
Spirulina or dihe is an algae rich in protein 60 to 70 of dry matter in other words 15g of spirulina contain as much protein as 100g of beef It is used in both human and animal nutrition and even in cosmetics In Chad this foodstuff which is particularly interesting for combating malnutrition is produced in the natron ponds of the Lake Chad basin
News
Belitong (Indonesia) becomes Asia and the Pacific’s newest UNESCO Global Geopark
News
UNESCO designates 11 new biosphere reserves
91麻豆国产精品自拍 approved the designation of 11 new biosphere reserves in 9 countries including three countries for the first time Chad Georgia and Zambia Two existing biosphere reserves in Spain have also been extended With the new designations the World Network of Biosphere Reserves totals 738 sites in 134 countries
Publication
The Earth Network: learning from experts missions to support UNESCO-designated sites
Since its launch in 2021 the Earth Network has brought together over 380 volunteer experts from over 60 countries Acting as UNESCO ambassadors these experts have applied their specialised skills and knowledge to assist UNESCOdesignated sites that require targeted support
News
UNESCO study identifies cultural resources in the Caribbean to boost sustainable tourism
The study launched yesterday in Havana offers recommendations to strengthen the capacities and management of these resources and link them to the tourism industry
Story
Creative Youth entrepreneurs preserve Indonesian heritage
News
UNESCO and leading Ministry in Santiago de Chile host Milestone Regional LAC Forum on Ethics of AI
In a historic collaboration UNESCO Chiles Ministry of Science and CAF convened the first Regional Forum on AI Ethics uniting leaders for responsible AI use in Latin America and the Caribbean The event aimed to shape a collective strategy aligned with UNESCOs pioneering international framework Notably a dedicated Caribbean segment emphasized the regions distinctive perspectives on AI and ethical considerations