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Mainstreaming environment and climate change issues within the UNSDCF
The UN Issuebased Coalition on Environment and Climate Change for Europe and Central Asia organised a training workshop to enhance the understanding of entry points practical approaches and tools for mainstreaming environment and climate change into UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks The workshop was divided into two interactive webinars held in December 2021 and in January 2022 Guidance was provided to Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams from Central Asia SouthEastern Europe and Turkey and Eastern Europe and the Caucasus
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Venice and Sarajevo Haggadot recall the importance of Holocaust restitution and cherishing memory
On the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe held an event on 24 January to present two exhibitions on the Sarajevo and Venice Haggadot The event gathered a round table of experts who participated both inpresence and virtually stressing the importance of memory and education to combat denial and disinformation on the Holocaust
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RFP Social Media 4 Peace: Enhanced promotion and support of peacebuilding narratives and initiatives through digital technologies and social media in Bosnia and Herzegovina (deadline : 28 January 2022)
Dear SirMadam You are invited to submit an offer for Social Media 4 Peace Enhanced promotion and support of peacebuilding narratives and initiatives through digital technologies and social media in Bosnia and Herzegovina project in accordance with the attached Terms of Reference TOR Your offer comprising of technical proposal and financial proposal for one or both phases of activities in the TOR should reach the following address no later than 28 January 2022 via email in PDF format courier and person Antenna in Sarajevo UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe Address Zmaja od Bosne bb UN House Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina Email mnikolicunescoorg Ref 549INT5001BIH2 This letter is not to be construed in any way as an offer to contract with your firminstitution Your proposal could however form the basis for a contract between your company and UNESCO You are requested to acknowledge the receipt of this letter and indicate whether you will be submitting a proposal For this purpose and or any requests for clarification please contact Ms Melisa Durak mdurakunescoorg and Ms Maja Nikolic mnikolicunescoorg
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Sustainable Water Management in the Biosphere Reserves in South-East Europe and the Mediterranean
The UNESCO Regional Bureau of Science and Culture in Europe organised a highlevel MABIHP Regional Symposium at its premises in Venice on 1617 December 2021 with the aim of contributing to sustainable water management in the biosphere reserves of South East Europe and the Mediterranean The event convened 35 participants from MAB and IHP National Committees UNESCO National Commissions Chairs and Category 2 centres in ecohydrology climate change biodiversity ecosystem services and biosphere reserves from 12 countries in the region
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National Geographic brings mindfulness on the importance of Ocean Literacy
In her interview with the National Geographic on 8 November Francesca Santoro Programme Specialist of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO explained the importance of the Ocean Literacy programme highlighting the fundamental role of the ocean in our lives and simultaneously stressing the need of our contribution in preserving it The interview was a part of the National Geographic Fest 2021 a sevenday event aimed at encouraging a more sustainable way of living our planet by convening experts from different fields to share their stories
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OIC : Supply and delivery of information-communication technologies equipment (notebook computers) for education institutions (Deadline : 10 January 2022)
Procurement NoticeAdvertisement Open International Competition OIC Country of Destination Bosnia and Herzegovina Reference Number 269BIH10001ICT Description Supply and delivery of informationcommunication technologies equipment notebook computers for education institutions Deadline for Submission of Sealed Tenders 10 January 2022 by 1700 CET Posting Date 20 December 2021
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UNESCO presents guidelines for UNCTs on the Universal Periodic Review and freedom of expression, access to information and safety of journalists
UNESCO recorded an 87 impunity rate for perpetrators of journalist killings between 2006 and 2020 In addition the ongoing pandemic and disinfodemic on COVID19 have highlighted the need for reliable information produced by professional journalists A webinar was convened on 17 November 2021 to support UN Country Teams UNCT in Europe and Central Asia in promoting freedom of expression safety of journalists and access to information through the Universal Periodic Review
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Science of the Future. Amplifying the best practices for sustainable development
Last October the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe made an official presentation in Venice Italy of the UNESCO Science Report publication The Race Against Time for Smarter Development launched this year The report serves as a monitoring tool on the implementation and development of science technology and innovation worldwide and maps the recent trends and developments in science governance It provides essential information on gaps and priorities in development of science to rethink the ways of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals SDGs of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
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9th Sava Youth Parliament 2021: Let’s protect our cultural heritage
The 9th edition of the Sava Youth Parliament held on 89 October 2021 in Banja Luka Bosnia and Herzegovina and online brought together students to brainstorm on how to enhance flood risk management of cultural heritage in the Sava River basin The event was organised by the International Sava River Basin Commission and the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe with the support of the EU H2020 SHELTER project Participants investigation discussion with experts and results were presented in the context of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13 October 2021
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Biosphere Reserves and Sustainable Development: Greece hosts the 2021 edition of the Hybrid University in Asterousia
The Hybrid University of Asterousia 2021 is part of a long tradition of summer universities since 2012 coorganised by the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science Culture in Europe and the Mediterranean Information for the Environment Culture and Sustainable Development MIOECSDE and hosting partners This years edition continues to promote sustainable development in biosphere reserves and other protected areas Phase A held in presence from 19 to 24 October convened 16 young participants from Bulgaria Cyprus Greece and Romania Phase B will take place online early 2022
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Crafting the sea. New directions towards a balanced relationship between societies and their environment
Crafting the sea is a 15month multidisciplinary innovative project aimed at identifying local knowledge for monitoring climate change identifying biodiversity mitigating risks and promoting a more balanced relationship between humans and nature To this end the project focuses on the marine life of the Rovinj archipelago a NATURA2000 protected area in Croatia The first phase of the project which ran from May to October concentrated on identification and research and included a 3day workshop on 1921 October on the nexus between intangible cultural heritage and sustainable humannature relationships
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Individual Consultant - ‘Youth Champion supporting the Social Media for Peace: Action to counter Online Disinformation and Hate Speech’
Assignment Title Youth Champion Consultant Project Social Media 4 Peace Parent Sector Communication Information Sector CI Type of contract Consultancy Duty Station Homebased assignment no need to go to the office Estimated Start Date 22122021 Application extended deadline 22122021 Midnight Paris Time Duration of contract 5 months