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Protecting Biodiversity calls for Sharing Humanity

Our Lives depend on biodiversity, and today biodiversity depends on us. To protect, restore and preserve, we must share science, knowledge, best practices and bring out the best of who we are as human beings. This is UNESCO's call for #SharingHumanity.

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War in Ukraine

UNESCO is scaling up the delivery of emergency support to people across Ukraine in its fields of competencies.

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Revive the Spirit of Mosul

Impact Stories

Find out how UNESCO is making an impact and building resilience in local communities around the world.

#TeachersTransform learning spaces: How teachers produced a TV show to reach learners during lockdown

#TeachersTransform lives: Creating a culture of diversity and inclusivity so every learner feels like they belong

#TeachersTransform teaching: How tech-savvy teachers use digital tools to enrich the learning experience for more students

#TeachersTransform the classroom: Using ICT to create a safe space for learners to thrive inside and outside the classroom

#TeachersTransform education: One building, two schools - How sharing resources helped transform education in this Kenyan refugee camp

#TeachersTransform learning: Focus on experiential learning transforms girls’ interest in STEM subjects

#TeachersTransform climate education: How the Climate Action Project became a global movement

Data

As a knowledge-based organization, UNESCO publishes global data and scientific information to guide public policies. UNESCO Institute for statistics produces a wide range of indicators in the fields of education, science, culture, communication and information.

Data Portal

All about UNESCO programmes, funding & results

Global Reports

Key trends in education, science, culture and information

Statistics

UNESCO Institute of Statistics

Networks

UNESCO designated sites connect the world and bring out the best in our shared humanity

1157

World Heritage Sites

of exceptional cultural and natural value.

677

Intangible Heritage Elements

in 140 countries.

738

Biosphere reserves

in 134 countries.

3.9 billion

people live in cities

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177

UNESCO Global Geoparks

in 46 countries.

12,000

ASPnet member schools

in 182 countries

850

higher education and research institutions

in 117 countries as part of the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs network

220+

UNEVOC Centres

situated in more than 140 UNESCO Member States worldwide

Key Challenges

UNESCO has identified key challenges for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the improvement of the human condition.

Futures of Education

Knowledge and learning for the future of humanity

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Open Science

Closing the Global Knowledge Gaps to Build Back Better

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Ethics of AI

AI plays a role in billions of people's lives

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Revive the Spirit of Mosul

Mosul is one of the oldest cities in the world.

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Li Beirut

Rebuilding heritage, culture and education #ForBeirut

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Covid 19 - Recovery

Promote global solidarity

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Safety of Journalists

Promoting the safety of journalists and combatting impunity for those who attack them

Our Vision

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 shared humanity.