On 23 July 2025, UNESCO Iraq, in partnership with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office and the American University of Iraq – Baghdad, organized a special event to watch the broadcast of the UN Secretary-General’s global climate speech and discuss with stakeholders’ challenges and opportunities of climate change in Iraq. The UN Secretary-General emphasized in his broadcast speech the urgent need …

Manila, July 26, 2025 – Syrian Science Olympiad students earned three individual bronze medals at the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2025), hosted in Quezon City, Philippines, with participation from approximately 80 countries. According to the Excellence and Creativity Authority (formerly Distinction and Creativity Agency), the Syrian medalists were: These students successfully overcame both theoretical and practical exam challenges—including experimental …

UNESCO announced the global launch of the For Girls in Science programme at the 27th L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards. A global step for girls in science “Alongside the Fondation L’Oréal, we have been supporting women scientists for almost thirty years. Today, we are entering a new chapter,” said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO at the 27th L’Oréal-UNESCO …

Beirut, 3 July 2025 — The UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut hosted a three-day multi-stakeholder consultation from 1 to 3 July 2025 that brought together national authorities, international experts, and community actors to co-develop an Integrated Management Plan (IMP) for the Damour River Basin from Source to Sea. Held under the umbrella of the GEF UNEP/MAP MedProgramme, the consultation marked …

UNESCO and the Fondation L’Oréal are pleased to announce the launch of the Call for Nominations for the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards. This prestigious initiative aims to spotlight and reward the achievements of eminent women scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of science. Honouring Excellence in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Computer Science The …

Join Us for the Next IUPAP–UNESCO International Colloquium on Physics for Society Date: Monday, 16 June 2025Time: 13:00 CESTPlatform: ZoomRegister Here We are delighted to invite you to the third session of the IUPAP–UNESCO International Colloquia on Physics for Society, an ongoing series dedicated to exploring how physics contributes to sustainable development and societal progress. This session features a keynote …

In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025, more than 50 students from Saint Famille Fanar and Al Doha Schools, both part of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet), visited the Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve as part of an educational initiative organized by UNESCO Beirut, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, the Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO, …

UNESCO Beirut is proud to announce that Lebanon will be represented at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, through the participation of the High Mountain Phoenician Center, the visitor center of the Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve. The center will be featured in Deep Surfaces: Architecture to Enhance the Visitor Experience of UNESCO Sites, a collateral exhibition …

An online event geared towards raising the level of subregional scientific cooperation in the LEVANT region towards sustainable development Date: 07 – 08 May 2025 Background: World Water Day, which is celebrated globally each year on 22 March, focuses on emphasizing the critical role of freshwater in sustainable development. It acts as a dynamic call to scientific action to address …

RIYADH – The second edition of the STEAM Festival, titled “Math, the Language of Science,” recently concluded at the King Salman Science Oasis. Hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, the National Institute for Educational Professional Development, and the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science—alongside support from the Riyadh Foundation …

Jounieh, 22 April 2025In celebration of Earth Day 2025, and under the global theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” UNESCO Beirut, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, organized an immersive educational experience at the Green Demonstration Room, located at the Center for Educational Research and Development (CERD) in Jounieh. The event brought …

On World Water Day, we highlight the urgent need for glacier preservation. As vital freshwater sources, glaciers are rapidly melting, threatening global water security and climate stability. Protecting them is key to sustaining life and combating climate change.

UNESCO is gravely concerned about the impact of the hostilities in the Gaza Strip on students and education professionals. The Organization calls for the protection of educational establishments, which often serve as shelters for the population, and recalls that targeting them or using them for military purposes constitute violations of international law.

The forum will gather women angel investors and businesswomen from the Arab region together with international trainers from around the globe in order to group educate and share together evidence-based information acknowledging the benefits of angel investing on the entrepreneurial eco-system and national and regional innovation economies.

“Shaping Africa’s New Normal: Recovering Stronger, Rebuilding Better” placed a spotlight on African-led solutions to deal with challenges of peace, security and development in Africa. A session on Sustainable Peace and Development through Arts, Culture and Heritage was held at the Forum as part of celebrations for the 2021 African Union (AU) Year of the Arts, Culture and Heritage.

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed teaching, necessitating adaptive methods and new tools due to school closures and the shift to distance learning. Teachers, especially in the Arab region, are facing unique challenges due to conflict, displacement, and poverty, highlighting the need for resilient education systems that prioritize teachers and incorporate lessons from the pandemic.

UNESCO and GGN have initiated a project to advance the Geopark concept in Africa and Arab States, which are unified geographical areas that manage sites of international geological significance with a focus on protection, education, and sustainable development. They foster local pride, stimulate job creation and geotourism, while ensuring geological resource protection.