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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...

Join Us for the Next IUPAP–UNESCO International Colloquium on Physics for Society

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UNESCO Beirut is proud to announce that Lebanon will be represented at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, through the participation...

An online event geared towards raising the level of subregional scientific cooperation in the LEVANT region towards sustainable development

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Jounieh, 22 April 2025
In celebration of Earth Day 2025, and under the global theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” UNESCO Beirut, in collaboration with the Ministry of...

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.

“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.