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Statement by the Director-General of @UNESCO, @AAzoulay, following the decision of the United States to withdraw from the Organization. Read more: unes.co/ksovsg

Discover the @UNESCO #CreativeCities Network - a global community of over 350 cities fostering innovation, #Culture & sustainable development. From literature to gastronomy, learn more how these cities are shaping our future through #Creativity: unesco.org/en/creative-ci… #UCCN

This #TravelTuesday, we’re in Dinosaur Provincial Park 🇨🇦 — stepping 75 million years back in time! 🦖 A #WorldHeritage site since 1979, it holds one of the richest dinosaur fossil deposits on Earth. 🔗 Learn more: whc.unesco.org/en/list/71

At UNESCO, 50+ experts from 36 countries gathered for a landmark conference with @RCU_SA to advance documentary heritage in Saudi Arabia & the Arab world. 🎥Watch to hear from global experts how the #MemoryOfTheWorld is preserving regional identity & shaping sustainable futures.

Understanding, protecting, and managing water effectively requires collective efforts from scientists and policymakers. @UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme unites experts worldwide to turn knowledge into action & address water scarcity. unesco.org/en/ihp

#Wetlands aren’t just beautiful—they’re vital ecosystems. The @UNESCO #WorldHeritage & Ramsar Conventions work together to protect nature and culture for a healthier planet. With #COP15 underway in #Zimbabwe, let’s cherish these precious habitats: unesco.org/en/biodiversit…

Wetlands are biodiversity hotspots, filtering water, storing carbon, and sustaining life. As #COP15 is underway in #Zimbabwe, see how UNESCO supports their protection worldwide through its #WorldHeritage sites, #BiosphereReserves & the Ramsar Convention. unesco.org/en/biodiversit…

Nearly half the world’s urban population relies on groundwater, but demand is surging. UNESCO's Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) promotes scientific cooperation around water by bringing together hydrologists, researchers and institutions to work on our water…

Under the impetus of its Director-General, @AAzoulay, @UNESCO has mobilized over $34 million since 2020 in support of African heritage. This year’s #WorldHeritage Committee session saw major milestones: 🔹 4 new African sites inscribed 🔹 3 sites removed from the List in Danger…

Unlock the power of geospatial data with the @UNESCO Sites Navigator! Analyze, map, and monitor #WorldHeritage sites, #BiosphereReserves, and #GlobalGeoparks—empowering better research, planning, and conservation. Explore the platform: whc.unesco.org/en/wh-gis/

The 2025 UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education is now open for applications! Are you championing #GlobalCitizenshipEducation in your community? Don't miss your chance & apply by 1 September! Learn more about how to apply here 👉unesco.org/en/prizes/glob…

The new issue of the #WorldHeritage Magazine is out now! This edition invites readers to explore how heritage continues to evolve, connect communities, and reflect global priorities. Highlights include the #ReviveTheSpiritOfMosul initiative in Iraq and efforts to strengthen…

Thanks to our partnership with Spain, @UNESCO supports Ukraine through the L’viv Culture Hub, fostering resilience and artistic expression: youtu.be/EZLCK4wEgyg Spain hosted FfD4, where UNESCO contributed via side events and expertise: bit.ly/46qhqP1…

#Brazil contributed an initial $1M to launch the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change: unesco.org/en/information… Brazil also backs @UNESCO's work in Brazil and continuously supports the Brasilia field office. #UNESCOxPartners @UNESCOBrasil

That’s a wrap for the 47th session of the #WorldHeritage Committee! Hear from @ErnestoOttoneR, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture, as he reflects on the highlights of the session. Learn more: unes.co/47whc #47WHC

Thanks to our partnership with Canada, UNESCO advances press freedom through the Global Media Defence Fund and education about violent pasts through the IPHGE. Learn more about this partnership: ➡️ unesco.org/en/global-medi… ➡️ unesco.org/en/teaching-ho… #UNESCOxPartners ccunesco

#SierraLeone 🇸🇱 has inscribed its first site on the #WorldHeritage List: Gola-Tiwai Complex. On this occasion, we spoke with @JiwohA, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, who shared what this recognition means. #47WHC

Are today’s youth ready for tomorrow’s jobs? On #YouthSkillsDay, UNESCO launches a new platform to boost access to digital & job-relevant skills: shorturl.at/if63n

Discover the new @UNESCO Sites Navigator! Access interactive maps, advanced measurement tools, and exportable data to support your work in heritage conservation and sustainable management. Try it now: whc.unesco.org/en/wh-gis/