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Stories from the Field

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Too Much Screen Time Is Rewiring Kids�� Brains. Can Forest Schools Fix It?

Too Much Screen Time Is Rewiring Kids�� Brains. Can Forest Schools Fix It?

31 January 2025

In Tumbes (Peru), teachers are promoting Education for Sustainable Development to protect and conserve mangrove ecosystems

In Tumbes (Peru), teachers are promoting Education for Sustainable Development to protect and conserve mangrove ecosystems

27 January 2025

80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau: A Campus dedicated to the Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust.

80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau: A Campus dedicated to the Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust.

24 January 2025

How a Literary Masterpiece Inspired an All-Women��s Expedition to the Himalayas

How a Literary Masterpiece Inspired an All-Women��s Expedition to the Himalayas

24 January 2025

Echoes of Resilience: Nepali Community Radios in Disaster Response

Echoes of Resilience: Nepali Community Radios in Disaster Response

24 January 2025

UNESCO and MeitY co-organize the 2nd AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Consultation

UNESCO and MeitY co-organize the 2nd AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Consultation

24 January 2025

Indigenous Youth Insights from COP16

Indigenous Youth Insights from COP16

22 January 2025

Artificial intelligence in education: UNESCO advances key competencies for teachers and learners

Artificial intelligence in education: UNESCO advances key competencies for teachers and learners

20 January 2025

How Can AI Shape Education? A Masterclass for Teachers on the International Day of Education

How Can AI Shape Education? A Masterclass for Teachers on the International Day of Education

17 January 2025

UNESCO launches the Global Alliance on Racism and Discriminations after the 4th edition of the Global Forum

UNESCO launches the Global Alliance on Racism and Discriminations after the 4th edition of the Global Forum

16 January 2025

Patricia Reyes: ��My path to science has been full of challenges, discoveries and passion for conservation��.

Patricia Reyes: ��My path to science has been full of challenges, discoveries and passion for conservation��.

15 January 2025

Norma Mamani: explorer of Andean and Amazonian botany

Norma Mamani: explorer of Andean and Amazonian botany

15 January 2025

Susan Rodriguez: exploring Manu's biodiversity to address climate change

Susan Rodriguez: exploring Manu's biodiversity to address climate change

15 January 2025

Ruthmery Pillco: young Quechua scientist

Ruthmery Pillco: young Quechua scientist

15 January 2025

Young women scientists from Manu

Young women scientists from Manu

15 January 2025

Empowering Athlete & Survivor Voices: UNESCO and the EU team up to host panel and documentary screening on Ending Violence Against Women in Sport

Empowering Athlete & Survivor Voices: UNESCO and the EU team up to host panel and documentary screening on Ending Violence Against Women in Sport

13 January 2025

Championing the Freedom and Safety of Scientists in Latin America and the Caribbean

Championing the Freedom and Safety of Scientists in Latin America and the Caribbean

13 January 2025

UNESCO Tehran office Launches Farsi Edition of Award-Winning Picture Book What Makes Us Human

UNESCO Tehran office Launches Farsi Edition of Award-Winning Picture Book What Makes Us Human

Women weavers: resilience and tradition in the heart of the Amazon

Women weavers: resilience and tradition in the heart of the Amazon

Hanan's journey: empowering women and shaping change in Yemen

Hanan's journey: empowering women and shaping change in Yemen

Transformative change and the biodiversity, water, food, health and climate change nexus: UNESCO's role in shaping a sustainable future

Transformative change and the biodiversity, water, food, health and climate change nexus: UNESCO's role in shaping a sustainable future

Climate action through community planning. Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Reserve��s challenge

Climate action through community planning. Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Reserve��s challenge

30 December 2024

Strengthening sustainability and climate readiness in Zimbabwe

Strengthening sustainability and climate readiness in Zimbabwe

23 December 2024

Rebuilding lives and restoring hope: Yeslum's transformative journey

Rebuilding lives and restoring hope: Yeslum's transformative journey

22 December 2024

Empowering Culture and Creativity. Curating success stories in the Western Balkans

Empowering Culture and Creativity. Curating success stories in the Western Balkans

20 December 2024

Safe Schools and Thriving Students: Empowering Teachers to Make it a Reality

Safe Schools and Thriving Students: Empowering Teachers to Make it a Reality

18 December 2024

Businesses boost UNESCO efforts to help Thailand��s most vulnerable learners access education

Businesses boost UNESCO efforts to help Thailand��s most vulnerable learners access education

18 December 2024

How Namibia is championing education for health and well-being for younger learners

How Namibia is championing education for health and well-being for younger learners

18 December 2024

Eight Caribbean film projects receive awards and support thanks to the UNESCO-EU Transcultura Programme

Eight Caribbean film projects receive awards and support thanks to the UNESCO-EU Transcultura Programme

17 December 2024

Preventing forest fires through collaborative research and education at the Durmitor National Park

Preventing forest fires through collaborative research and education at the Durmitor National Park

16 December 2024

Urgent safeguarding of the making of traditional musical instrument Kobyz and its tradition of Zhyrau performance

Urgent safeguarding of the making of traditional musical instrument Kobyz and its tradition of Zhyrau performance

16 December 2024

Learning amid war: How UNESCO makes Ukrainian schools safer for children and teachers

Learning amid war: How UNESCO makes Ukrainian schools safer for children and teachers

13 December 2024

UNESCO provides psychosocial support to children and youth in Gaza through art therapy, cultural, and artistic activities

UNESCO provides psychosocial support to children and youth in Gaza through art therapy, cultural, and artistic activities

12 December 2024

Tribute to Robert Badinter: Passing on the legacy of human rights to new generations

Tribute to Robert Badinter: Passing on the legacy of human rights to new generations

12 December 2024

Two Young Visionary Talents Honored at the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture.

Two Young Visionary Talents Honored at the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture.

12 December 2024

Exploring genetic research for innovative solutions to health challenges in Ghana and beyond

Exploring genetic research for innovative solutions to health challenges in Ghana and beyond

11 December 2024

Enhancing parasite knowledge to combat disease in Nigeria

Enhancing parasite knowledge to combat disease in Nigeria

11 December 2024

Odesa: UNESCO supports critical repairs to Transfiguration Cathedral

Odesa: UNESCO supports critical repairs to Transfiguration Cathedral

11 December 2024

Daily use of Indigenous languages boosts social justice

Daily use of Indigenous languages boosts social justice

10 December 2024

Daily use of Indigenous languages boosts social justice

Daily use of Indigenous languages boosts social justice

10 December 2024

Protecting water systems amid climate challenges at Causses du Quercy Global Geopark

Protecting water systems amid climate challenges at Causses du Quercy Global Geopark

9 December 2024

First edition of UNESCO's Transforming MEN��talities Master Class

First edition of UNESCO's Transforming MEN��talities Master Class

9 December 2024

Strengthening the path for Kibira and Rusizi National Parks in Burundi

Strengthening the path for Kibira and Rusizi National Parks in Burundi

5 December 2024

Empowering communities and protecting nature: The Earth Network mission at Jozani-Chwaka Bay Biosphere Reserve

Empowering communities and protecting nature: The Earth Network mission at Jozani-Chwaka Bay Biosphere Reserve

5 December 2024

Community collaboration and conservation: Unveiling the Earth Network��s mission at Lake Manyara Biosphere Reserve in Tanzania

Community collaboration and conservation: Unveiling the Earth Network��s mission at Lake Manyara Biosphere Reserve in Tanzania

5 December 2024

Preserving culture and nature: the Earth Network project supports Kalanoro community in Madagascar

Preserving culture and nature: the Earth Network project supports Kalanoro community in Madagascar

5 December 2024

Restoring Balance in Mananara Nord Biosphere Reserve: An Earth Network mission

Restoring Balance in Mananara Nord Biosphere Reserve: An Earth Network mission

5 December 2024

The Earth Network: Advancing the Vjosa Valley, a step towards UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

The Earth Network: Advancing the Vjosa Valley, a step towards UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

5 December 2024

Supporting sustainable development in Zambia: The Earth Network mission at Kafue Flats Biosphere Reserve

Supporting sustainable development in Zambia: The Earth Network mission at Kafue Flats Biosphere Reserve

5 December 2024

Exploring the Malindi-Watamu-Arabuko Sokoke Biosphere Reserve

Exploring the Malindi-Watamu-Arabuko Sokoke Biosphere Reserve

5 December 2024

The Science and Policy Interface at the Time of Global Transformations

The Science and Policy Interface at the Time of Global Transformations

5 December 2024

Breaking stigma: how Henriette is transforming lives raising awareness about HIV & AIDS in Namibia

Breaking stigma: how Henriette is transforming lives raising awareness about HIV & AIDS in Namibia

5 December 2024

Chefchaouen aspiring for UNESCO Global Geopark: The blue pearl of Morocco

Chefchaouen aspiring for UNESCO Global Geopark: The blue pearl of Morocco

4 December 2024

Enhancing media reach: Three strategies to engage audiences with disabilities

Enhancing media reach: Three strategies to engage audiences with disabilities

2 December 2024

Shiraz Hosts Third International Multimedia Cultural Heritage Festival: A Platform for Promoting Art, Culture, and History

Shiraz Hosts Third International Multimedia Cultural Heritage Festival: A Platform for Promoting Art, Culture, and History

2 December 2024

What makes a UNESCO Learning City? Six Asian cities redefining lifelong learning

What makes a UNESCO Learning City? Six Asian cities redefining lifelong learning

29 November 2024

Empowering young students to lead positive change with Young Reporters for the Environment

Empowering young students to lead positive change with Young Reporters for the Environment

27 November 2024

UNESCO builds global tsunami resilience: 20 years of progress in early warning systems

UNESCO builds global tsunami resilience: 20 years of progress in early warning systems

26 November 2024

Gender equality in action: a UNESCO Campus to inspire youth and promote a culture of respect

Gender equality in action: a UNESCO Campus to inspire youth and promote a culture of respect

26 November 2024

Philosophy for All: Reigniting Social Energy for an Inclusive Future

Philosophy for All: Reigniting Social Energy for an Inclusive Future

22 November 2024

A pot unearthed; a legacy restored: U.S. returns Ban Chiang artifacts to Thailand

A pot unearthed; a legacy restored: U.S. returns Ban Chiang artifacts to Thailand

22 November 2024

Let us raise our voices for journalists!

Let us raise our voices for journalists!

21 November 2024

Connecting youth with global challenges is crucial to their empowerment

Connecting youth with global challenges is crucial to their empowerment

21 November 2024

Field testing to begin in Fiji to see if engineered mangrove forests could float

Field testing to begin in Fiji to see if engineered mangrove forests could float

20 November 2024

UNESCO Hosts Academic Workshop on Driving Intercultural Outcomes through Digital Literacy and Competence

UNESCO Hosts Academic Workshop on Driving Intercultural Outcomes through Digital Literacy and Competence

19 November 2024

Samoan scientists supported by UNESCO complete first major study of rivers on country��s largest island

Samoan scientists supported by UNESCO complete first major study of rivers on country��s largest island

19 November 2024

Youth speak up against school violence and bullying

Youth speak up against school violence and bullying

19 November 2024

Reimagining Learning: A Creative Caribbean Project Enhances Primary Education in Trinidad and Tobago Through the Arts

Reimagining Learning: A Creative Caribbean Project Enhances Primary Education in Trinidad and Tobago Through the Arts

15 November 2024

Empowering youth-led sustainable development: spotlight on Japan��s Youth Committee for ESD

Empowering youth-led sustainable development: spotlight on Japan��s Youth Committee for ESD

15 November 2024

Nature��s classroom: Educational forests in the Bolivian Amazon

Nature��s classroom: Educational forests in the Bolivian Amazon

14 November 2024

Rethinking economy to heal our planet: a UNESCO Campus empowering youth for a sustainable future

Rethinking economy to heal our planet: a UNESCO Campus empowering youth for a sustainable future

14 November 2024

Isabel Plant on International Day of the Girl: ��Without education, empowerment is impossible��

Isabel Plant on International Day of the Girl: ��Without education, empowerment is impossible��

13 November 2024

UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Mauro Colagreco Advocates for Sustainable Food Practices

UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Mauro Colagreco Advocates for Sustainable Food Practices

13 November 2024

"Thanks to BEAR II Project, I built my own business and created jobs in my community"

"Thanks to BEAR II Project, I built my own business and created jobs in my community"

11 November 2024

Huehues, an identity of the Huastec People festivity dedicated to the dead

Huehues, an identity of the Huastec People festivity dedicated to the dead

8 November 2024

UNESCO trains digital content creators to become trusted voices online

UNESCO trains digital content creators to become trusted voices online

8 November 2024

In Chile, a school implements an innovative student mediation programme to prevent violence

In Chile, a school implements an innovative student mediation programme to prevent violence

7 November 2024

Women4Ethical AI Conference: Advancing Gender Equality in Artificial Intelligence

Women4Ethical AI Conference: Advancing Gender Equality in Artificial Intelligence

7 November 2024

Placing Ethics at the Center: IE University Launches UNESCO Chair in AI Ethics and Governance

Placing Ethics at the Center: IE University Launches UNESCO Chair in AI Ethics and Governance

7 November 2024

UNICEF and UNESCO support the continuation of the education process in flood affected communities

UNICEF and UNESCO support the continuation of the education process in flood affected communities

6 November 2024

Through Youth Eyes: Join us and Dive into an Immersive Experience of the 2024 International 91�鶹��Ʒ��

Through Youth Eyes: Join us and Dive into an Immersive Experience of the 2024 International 91�鶹��Ʒ��

6 November 2024

Taking action to preserve our Heritage: A Campus to raise youth awareness on the challenges of protecting natural heritage

Taking action to preserve our Heritage: A Campus to raise youth awareness on the challenges of protecting natural heritage

5 November 2024

Empowering the next generation for a resilient future

Empowering the next generation for a resilient future

4 November 2024

World Cities Day: UNESCO celebrates 20 years of the International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities

World Cities Day: UNESCO celebrates 20 years of the International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities

31 October 2024

UNESCO supports disability equality for Ukraine��s recovery and reconstruction

UNESCO supports disability equality for Ukraine��s recovery and reconstruction

31 October 2024

UNESCO boosts financial independence through sustainable fish farming in Madagascar

UNESCO boosts financial independence through sustainable fish farming in Madagascar

30 October 2024

Amidst war, UNESCO strengthens the skills of Ukrainian prosecutors to defend freedom of expression and ensure the safety of journalists

Amidst war, UNESCO strengthens the skills of Ukrainian prosecutors to defend freedom of expression and ensure the safety of journalists

25 October 2024

Heritage as a dynamic force in building resilient communities

Heritage as a dynamic force in building resilient communities

23 October 2024

Dr Jane Goodall gives ��A Speech for History�� at UNESCO

Dr Jane Goodall gives ��A Speech for History�� at UNESCO

21 October 2024

Meet Kenyan University Students Who Combat Gender-Based Violence in Campuses

Meet Kenyan University Students Who Combat Gender-Based Violence in Campuses

21 October 2024

How to Educate Youth About the Environment? A Masterclass for Teachers in Celebration of COP16

How to Educate Youth About the Environment? A Masterclass for Teachers in Celebration of COP16

21 October 2024

Sudan��s National Council for Child Welfare Honored with UNESCO-UNAM Torres Bodet Prize for Pioneering Work in Child Protection

Sudan��s National Council for Child Welfare Honored with UNESCO-UNAM Torres Bodet Prize for Pioneering Work in Child Protection

18 October 2024

UNESCO Helps Future Generations Safeguard Intangible Heritage

UNESCO Helps Future Generations Safeguard Intangible Heritage

17 October 2024

Tamara Klink defies gender bias in a solo Arctic expedition

Tamara Klink defies gender bias in a solo Arctic expedition

17 October 2024

Routes of Enslaved Peoples: First 22 places join the new UNESCO��s Network of Places of History and Memory

Routes of Enslaved Peoples: First 22 places join the new UNESCO��s Network of Places of History and Memory

14 October 2024

Addressing children and adolescents�� mental health with theater in Gaza

Addressing children and adolescents�� mental health with theater in Gaza

11 October 2024

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere Reserve takes action to promote sustainable agriculture

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere Reserve takes action to promote sustainable agriculture

Advancing sustainable water use through research, education and community action in Ha?eg Country UNESCO Global Geopark

Advancing sustainable water use through research, education and community action in Ha?eg Country UNESCO Global Geopark

UNESCO marks International Geodiversity Day with a journey through its geological treasures

UNESCO marks International Geodiversity Day with a journey through its geological treasures