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 - …
Culture - UNESCO
WEBCulture. From cherished historic monuments and museums to living heritage practices and contemporary art forms, culture enriches our lives in countless ways and helps build inclusive, innovative and resilient communities. Protecting and safeguarding the world’s cultural and natural heritage and supporting creativity and dynamic cultural ...
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 ...
Explore our actions | UNESCO
WEBSDG 2 - End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. SDG 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. SDG 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Our vision for peace - UNESCO
WEBㅤ. Education, science, culture and the free flow of ideas and knowledge are humanity’s fundamental needs. They are also building blocks for lasting peace. More than 75 years since it was founded, UNESCO reaffirms the importance of its humanist vision to uphold human dignity. Our world needs education, science, culture and information.
Lists and designations | UNESCO
WEBTheir bottom-up approach of combining conservation with sustainable development while involving local communities is becoming increasingly popular. At present, there are 169 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 44 countries. A full list is available with more details on each geopark. Discover. Los Colorados, Guardiana Menor y Jabalcon, Granada UNESCO ...
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.