CULTURE

A UNESCO delegation led by Dr. Susan Vize, Head of Office and UNESCO Representative to Bangladesh, met with Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman, Adviser for Information, Broadcasting and Cultural Affairs, on …

The decision of the United Nations General Assembly to proclaim 2027–2036 as the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development marks an important milestone in advancing the recognition of culture as an …

How can countries better capture the contribution of culture to employment, international trade and sustainable development? This question was at the heart of the first meeting of the UNESCO Institute …

Across the UK and internationally, interest in learning cities continues to grow. Yet discussions about lifelong learning often remain tethered to formal education systems, institutions, qualifications, pathways and participation rates. …

From the 5-7 May 2026, the Director-General of UNESCO undertook an official visit to Switzerland, underscoring a renewed commitment to connecting knowledge, innovation and people-centred policy. Exchanges took place across …

Siem Reap, 7-9 April 2026 – The 16th Southeast Asia Biosphere Reserves Network (SeaBRnet) Meeting was held in Cambodia, bringing together around 100 participants from across Southeast Asia. Organized by UNESCO …

Representatives from nearly 40 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy and 10 Creative Cities of other creative fields gathered to discuss the role of gastronomy in sustainable urban development and cultural …