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Building intercultural competences in Costa Rica

A look at the future of Education for Sustainable Development at Costa Rica event

Celebrating UNESCO’s 70th Anniversary in Costa Rica

December 4, 2014

UNESCO’s IOC Executive Secretary awarded for outstanding contributions to marine science and technology

Announcing its 2020 Awards the USbased Marine Technological Society presented the Compass International Award for outstanding contributions to the advancement of marine sciences and technology to Dr Vladimir Ryabinin Executive Secretary of UNESCOs Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission The Marine Technology Society MTS announced its 2020 Award Winners through a press release on 18 August 2020 to be followed by a presentation of the awards on 8 October at the virtual conference Global OCEANS 2020 SingaporeUS Gulf Coast 530 October 2020 As recipient of the MTS 2020 Compass International Award Dr Vladimir Ryabinin Executive Secretary of the UNESCOIOC since 2015 has been recognized for his leadership in the design of international initiatives such as the Global Ocean Observing System and the Joint Technical Commission of the World Meteorological Organization and IOC for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology JCOMM but also for his embracing the importance of including professional societies like MTS within the international processes of ocean science governance In announcing the award MTS highlighted his role as a champion for inclusivity in the planning team for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development that includes MTS as a partner and a strong advocate for the Seabed 2030 global effort Our awardees work with unfailing commitment to tackle problems that impact our globally connected society in real and tangible ways that many people arent fully aware of completed the press release The 2020 MTS Awards also recognized Capt Ret Craig McLean Acting Chief Scientist and Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Capt McLean has been actively involved in the governance of UNESCOs IOC as longtime US representative to the Commission and since 2018 Member of the Executive Planning Group advising the IOC Secretariat on the design of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 20212030 For more information please contact Vinicius Lindoso Communications Officer Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO vlindosounescoorg

August 24, 2020

The first International Day to Protect Education from Attack

On 9 September the world observed the first International Day to Protect Education from Attack that was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly last May Global leaders and celebrities from all walks of life stepped up support for actions against attacks on education during the commemorative highlevel virtual event organized by the State of Qatar UNESCO UNICEF and Education Above All Foundation

September 10, 2020

Role of oceans, culture and UNESCO sites discussed at PreCOP25

October 11, 2019

Culture and Creativity enter into PreCOP Debates on Climate Action

October 15, 2019

UN Call for Technology Solutions for addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts

In support to the UN SecretaryGenerals initiative in assisting Member States at the COVID19 crisis the UN Department for Economic and Social Affairs requests your inputs in response to this Call for Technology Solutions for addressing the COVID19 pandemic and its immediate impacts This effort is undertaken in the context of the UN Technology Facilitation Mechanism TFM in particular experts active in its UN Interagency Task Team on Science Technology and Innovation for the SDGs including UNESCO and its 10Member Group for the TFM We are looking for proven affordable and scalable technology solutions that can accelerate progress towards providing basic health functions especially for vulnerable people We are looking for solutions from diverse sources and communities from all parts of the world All relevant submissions using the template provided below are welcome and will be reviewed carefully For this purpose it is very important to please include endorsements or validation information on your solution where available Upon review and acceptance promising solutions will be featured on the UN Website and used in UN materials in support of policy makers private sector leaders civil society and key representatives of the global scientific and technological communities We very much hope this Call will support building a community of likeminded innovators from around the world focused on technology solutions for COVID19 Thank you very much for your consideration Please provide your inputs no later than 20 May 2020 to ktzinovaunescoorg using the template for further submission to the Coordinator of the UN Interagency Task Team on Science Technology and Innovation for the SDGs For more information httpssustainabledevelopmentunorgtfm Download the template for Submission pdf Template for Submission Description and rationale When and where was it demonstrated Where was it used What were the results Validationendorsements Approximate cost Funding sought Contact details and further information please specify which elements could be published

The Creative City of Design San José of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network organizes a virtual discussion on Creativity and Culture in times of COVID-19

Seattle poetry brings solace and hope in times of confinement

The city of Seattle United States of America is a UNESCO Creative City of Literature since 2017 Its strong identity as a literary city has coalesced around a 10000year history of indigenous storytelling traditions Consistently ranked as Americas Most WellRead city it is one of the top three literate cities in the country Seattles writing traditions are guided by a sense of place especially in regards to the willingness of embracing diverse viewpoints and technologies Many events sustain Seattles striving literary ecosystem including the Short Run Comix and Arts Festival featuring indie comics and the selfpublished as well as the Pacific Northwest Writers Associations Conference amongst many others In response to the spread of Coronavirus the city of Seattle in close cooperation with the author Claudia Castro Luna Seattles inaugural Civic Poet uses its literary potential to counter the growing challenge of confinement and the lack of access to cultural activities Through the creation of an online forum Poems to lean On city dwellers are invited to share a link to a poem accompanied by a two or three lines message explaining how this particular poem resonates with them and how it brings to them comfort and joy The initiative aims to revive and recreate social ties amongst the community while respecting the rules on social distancing implemented to contain the spread of the virus The contributions are showcased on the same virtual space Poems to Lean On hosted on the Laureate Poets website Submissions can also be made digitally through the same online platform The project highlights the enabling role of literature and poetry to connect people and to offer solace and hope during such difficult times To participate in this meaningful initiative share your favorite poem or one of your inspiring creations on Poems to Lean On to offer fortitude hope resilience and humor For further information httpswapoetlaureateorgpoetrytoleanon

COVID-19: research partnership launched with Harvard’s Department of Sociology on racism and xenophobia

© Thahitun Mariam Bronx Mutual Aid Network for Covid19 UNESCO has launched a partnership with the AAPI COVID19 Project housed in Harvard Universitys Department of Sociology The AAPI COVID19 Project is a multimethod project investigating how COVID19 is shaping the lives of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders AAPI communities in the United States focusing on the intensification of racism and xenophobia faced by these groups