About us

UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for East Asia (UNESCO Beijing) was established in 1984 and is responsible for projects and work in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Japan, Mongolia, the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Korea. UNESCO Beijing works to find and implement innovative solutions in social, cultural, environmental and economic dimensions of sustainable development, helping countries to achieve their national development priorities and commitments on Sustainable Development Goals and the Education Agenda 2030.

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UNESCO Sites & Designations in the Region

106 World Heritage Sites

in the Region

106 Elements of Intangible Cultural Heritage

and Safeguarding practices in the Region

38 Creative cities

in the Region

67 Biosphere Reserves

in the Region

59 Global Geoparks

areas managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development

Endangered Languages

registered by States in the Region are being monitored

Heritage documentaries

in the Region listed on the Memory of the World Register

Our partners

Firmly anchored in the 2030 Agenda and in line with SDG 17, revitalizing the global partnership for sustainable development, UNESCO Beijing Office has been fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships. We attach great importance to cooperation among partners to help us build peace and ensure equitable and sustainable development through education, culture, the sciences, communication and information.

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Publications & Reports from UNESCO

River culture: life as a dance to the rhythm of the waters
UNESCO
UNESCO Beijing Office
2023
UNESCO
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Invitation to engage with UNESCO Beijing office
UNESCO Beijing office
2022
UNESCO
0000384489
ICT in education policy review report: Mongolia
August 2021
UNESCO
0000379606
Accessible digital documentary heritage: guidelines for the preparation of documentary heritage in accessible formats for persons with disabilities
UNESCO
2020
UNESCO
0000374995
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