Opening the meeting, the Director-General highlighted the unique role of National Commissions as bridges connecting UNESCO with governments, civil society, academia and local communities. The Deputy Director-General emphasized their importance …
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Economy & Development
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Planet & Sustainability
Glacier retreat and risks of glacial lake outburst floods: UNESCO at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAccelerated glacier retreat is being observed across Central Asia. Under a high-emissions scenario (SSP5-8.5), the region could lose up to 85% of its total glacier ice volume by 2100. This increases pressure …
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Global Affairs
Montevideo strengthens its role as a regional safe haven for journalists at risk with UNESCO support
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe project, titled “Montevideo: A Safe Space for Displaced Journalists and Journalists at Risk”, was approved during the 69th session of the IPDC Bureau in 2025. It aims to establish a comprehensive …
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Global Affairs
Latin America advances in preventing online gender-based violence against women journalists
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe initiative, led by the Alianza Regional por la Libre Expresión e Información, seeks to promote the adoption and improvement of protocols within media organizations, contributing to safer, more inclusive …
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Planet & Sustainability
Gender equality and inclusive water governance are key to sustainable development and climate resilience
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauPhnom Penh, 30 March 2026 at Hotel Cambodiana – UNESCO and Oxfam in Cambodia co-organized the launch on WWDR 2026 to present the key findings and recommendations of the World …
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Economy & Development
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Hosts Capacity-Building Session on the World Heritage Convention
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauUNESCO’s World Heritage Centre held, from 17 to 19 March 2026 in Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a capacity-building workshop on the World Heritage Convention, bringing together key national …
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Planet & Sustainability
The 16th Southeast Asian Biosphere Reserve Network Meeting in Cambodia: Strengthening Regional Cooperation on Biosphere Reserves
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauSiem 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 …
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Sports & Inspiration
UNESCO Publishes New Study to Measure Social Impact of Sport
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauBhubaneswar, 24 March 2026 – UNESCO, with Sports and Society Accelerator (SSA), Victoria University, Melbourne, and the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), launched the Sport and Physical Activity (SAPA) Impact …
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Planet & Sustainability
UNESCO and TEC University in Costa Rica call for a rethinking of our relationship with nature
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn a context shaped by the convergence of environmental, social, and ethical challenges, the UNESCO Regional Office for Central America, Mexico, and Colombia (UNESCO San José) and the Costa Rica …
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Planet & Sustainability
Costa Rica’s National Committee on Hydrology and Meteorology Receives UNESCO PHI-LAC Recognition for 50 Years of Service
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOn March 26, UNESCO participated in the meeting of the National Committee on Hydrology and Meteorology, held at Costa Rica’s National Water Directorate of the Ministry of Environment and Energy …