UNESCO : Building Peace through Education, Science and Culture ...
WEBSince wars begin in the minds of men and women, it is in the minds of men and women that peace must be built. UNESCO uses education, science, culture, communication and information to foster mutual understanding and respect for our planet. We work to strengthen the intellectual and moral solidarity of humankind and bring out the best in our ...
UNESCO in brief | UNESCO
WEBUNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information. UNESCO promotes knowledge sharing and the free flow of ideas to accelerate mutual understanding and a more perfect …
World Heritage - UNESCO
WEBWorld Heritage. The 1972 Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage recognizes that certain places on Earth are of "outstanding universal value" and should form part of the common heritage of humankind. Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations.
UNESCO and Sustainable Development Goals
WEBThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - …
Universal access to information and digital inclusion | UNESCO
WEBSelf-paced Online Course on Access to Information Laws and Policies and their Implementation. Universal access to information and digital inclusion. The right to access information, enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, is an essential component of a democratic society. UNESCO promotes access to reliable information …
Literacy for empowerment and transformation: new report of …
WEB1 day ago · Prepared in cooperation with UNESCO in pursuance of General Assembly Resolution 77/192, the new report of the UN Secretary-General on “Literacy for empowerment and transformation” (A/79/155) provides an overview of the global literacy landscape, highlighting progress and challenges, and major activities implemented by …
Education transforms lives | UNESCO
WEBEducation transforms lives and is at the heart of UNESCO’s mission to build peace, eradicate poverty and drive sustainable development. It is a human right for all throughout life. The Organization is the only United Nations agency with a mandate to cover all aspects of education. It has been entrusted to lead the Global Education 2030 Agenda ...
World Heritage Glaciers: Sentinels of climate change | UNESCO
WEB3 days ago · It outlines the importance of glaciers for sustaining life, their role as indicators of climate change, and their accelerated retreat due to global warming. The report emphasizes the urgent need to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, which could save glaciers in two-thirds of World Heritage sites.
Climate Change | UNESCO
WEBUNESCO embraces the momentum of global youth action on climate change. Climate change is the most important topic the world needs to address in the coming decade. While these sites represent less than 1% of the world’s oceans, they host at least 21% of the world’s blue carbon ecosystem area, and 15% of the world’s blue carbon assets.
History of UNESCO
WEBHistory of UNESCO. UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. UNESCO’s Constitution was adopted in London in 1945, it entered into force in 1946. After two World Wars in less than thirty years, UNESCO was born ...