How UNESCO works to better understand, educate about, and protect the ocean
UNESCO in brief
UNESCO is the United Nations agency that promotes education, science, culture, and communication to foster peace and equality worldwide.
The Organization sets standards, develops tools, and supports international cooperation to address global challenges. UNESCO also plays a key role in crisis response, ensuring access to education and safeguarding cultural heritage.
The rebirth of a future in Dja Biosphere Reserve
On 22 May, the International Day for Biological Diversity, the revival of traditional crafts in Cameroon’s Dja Biosphere Reserve—supported by UNESCO—stands as a powerful example of how cultural heritage and biodiversity conservation can work together for the benefit of local communities.
Heat-resistant ‘super corals’: a source of hope for the future of coral reefs?
In the Tatakoto atoll in French Polynesia, a concentration of ‘super corals’, capable of withstanding intense heatwaves as well as extreme temperature fluctuations, has been identified thanks to expeditions supported by UNESCO, Labex Corail and the University of French Polynesia (UPF).
UNESCO's reconstruction of Mosul's landmarks
One year after the black flags of Daesh were lowered over Mosul, Iraq, UNESCO launched an ambitious initiative so this city could rise from the ashes. Today, “Revive the Spirit of Mosul” is writing a story of hope and resilience – and a powerful response to extremism. The rebirth of Mosul is a lasting legacy for UNESCO and multilateralism, highlighting how effective international cooperation can be.
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