UNESCO : Building Peace through Education, Science and Culture ...
Since 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 ...
Data, facts and figures | UNESCO
UNESCO provides the global community with reliable data, statistics and research in its fields of expertise. This page is regularly updated with resources from UNESCO reports and monitoring tools.
Key achievements | UNESCO
UNESCO's Major Achievement in 2023. 29,4% of the world's entire ocean floor is now mapped thanks to the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 project which began in 2017. The map has grown from 22 million to 90 million km² (equal to twice the Asian continent's landmass); More than 50 countries have worked with UNESCO in designing their national ...
Diversity of Cultural Expression | UNESCO
In a world that is rich with cultures that span continents, languages, and histories, diversity of cultural expression stands as a cornerstone in the foundation of our shared heritage and future. The term encapsulates the mosaic of distinctive traits, traditions, and identities that emerge from various cultures globally. It is a call to celebrate, protect, and promote the rich tapestry of ...
United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration | UNESCO
The UN Decade positions the restoration as a major nature-based solution towards meeting a wide range of global development goals and national priorities, as does UNESCO's strategy for Biodiversity. UNESCO is one of the six core UN collaborating agencies to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration that is led by UNEP and FAO.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics Releases Key Findings in New …
Jun 2, 2021 · The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) has released the first set of data for Indicator 11.4.1 related to culture for the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Agenda 2030. The results and analysis are available in a new report, Tracking Investment to Safeguard the World’s Cultural and Natural Heritage. Indicator 11.4.1 is defined …
Empowering the next generation for a resilient future | UNESCO
22 hours ago · Story. Empowering the next generation for a resilient future. Empowering youth is key to a resilient future. By equipping them with knowledge and skills, we foster leaders who can tackle complex challenges and build safer, sustainable communities worldwide. 4 …
Sustainable Development | UNESCO
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has a long history of promoting sustainable development. The organization was founded in 1945 with the aim of promoting peace and security through international cooperation in …
About Museums - UNESCO
May 11, 2023 · About Museums. Museums foster an integrated approach to cultural heritage as well as the links of continuity between creation and heritage. They also enable various publics, notably local communities and disadvantaged groups, to rediscover their roots and approach other cultures. National Museum of Cambodia. Last update:11 May 2023.
The right to education | UNESCO
Education is a basic human right that works to raise men and women out of poverty, level inequalities and ensure sustainable development. But worldwide 244 million children and youth are still out of school for social, economic and cultural reasons.