Southeast Asia is stepping up efforts to turn global commitments on biosphere reserves into practical action, as the 16th Meeting of the Southeast Asian Biosphere Reserves Network (SeaBRnet) focused on how to …
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Planet & Sustainability
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Planet & Sustainability
UNESCO, MNCU, PHC, USM and VIVO Join Forces to Amplify Youth Visual Storytelling at Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauPenang, Malaysia – Around 250 young people gathered at the Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve (PHBR) this week to document how people and nature coexist, capturing stories of biodiversity, daily life, and …
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Education & Innovation
Closing the digital gender divide through education: UNESCO’s work in Ghana and the United Republic of Tanzania
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauTo address these challenges, UNESCO, the Beijing Normal University (BNU), the UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (INRULED) and the governments of Ghana and the United Republic …
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Education & Innovation
UNESCO and University of Oxford launch a free global course on AI and Rule of Law
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauTo address this gap, UNESCO and the University of Oxford have launched AI, Justice and Rule of Law. This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is designed to help justice professionals …
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Governance & Politics
Regional museums in Chile strengthen risk management and resilience with UNESCO’s support
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn cities with radically different geographies and climates, such as La Serena, Talca and Aysén, museums have begun to move towards a new way of protecting their heritage: anticipating risk before …
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Sports & Inspiration
Asian Beach Games 2026: Indian women’s kabaddi team wins gold medal, men settle for silver
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe Indian women’s kabaddi team successfully defended its crown and won the gold medal at the Asian Beach Games 2026 in Sanya, the People’s Republic of China, on Monday, while the men settled for a …
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Sports & Inspiration
Uber Cup 2026: Indian women’s badminton team lets chances slip against China, exit in group stage
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe Indian women’s badminton team produced a spirited performance against the People’s Republic of China in its final Uber Cup 2026 Group A tie but lost 5-0 to bow out in the …
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Sports & Inspiration
SA-W vs IND-W T20 2026: Indian women fall short in final match as South Africa win series 4-1
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe Indian women’s cricket team concluded the SA-W vs IND-W T20 2026 series with a 23-run defeat against South Africa at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Monday as the hosts clinched the series 4-1. …
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Economy & Development
Nature-based Coastal Resilience: A Catalogue for Jobs and Local Economies
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauCoastal zones are economic powerhouses, supporting millions of jobs in fisheries, tourism, ports, and manufacturing and hosting nearly 40% of the world’s population. Yet coastal communities and industries are increasingly …
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Education & Innovation
Augmented and Virtual Reality Program Transforming TVET in Ecuador
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauJob creation is the ‘North Star’ of the World Bank Group’s work, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sits at the heart of this effort. By equipping learners …