UNESCO

UNESCO urged to list Saint Catherine Monastery as World Heritage Site in Danger The Greek Herald01:51
Preservation worries hit 60% of Japan industrial revolution UNESCO sites Japan Today22:59
Bulgarian News Agency to assist documentary director Bettany Hughes in her next projects Bulgarian News Agency19:12
How German UNESCO site Bamberg preserves the past for the future CGTN17:25
Azerbaijan's statement read out at 47th session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee Azerbaijan State News Agency13:54
Pres. Office Expresses Regret over UNESCO Vote on Japan’s Forced Labor Sites KBS World Radio07:37

Latest News

In the last 8 hours
Crunch time looms in Paris for Murujuga rock art World Heritage bid The Age20:07 10-Jul-25
UNESCO Report Warns of AI’s Soaring Energy Use, Offers 90% Reduction Blueprint TechRepublic19:49 10-Jul-25
Yesterday
Nessebar Retains Its World Heritage Status for at Least Two More Years, UNESCO Decides in Paris Bulgarian News Agency17:33 10-Jul-25
WHC approves state of conservation report of Lahore Fort and Shalamar Gardens Radio Pakistan17:07 10-Jul-25
Man arrested for stealing water from Reggia di Caserta ANSAMED.info14:25 10-Jul-25
Belfast TradFest, 27 July- 3rd August has a stunning line up Spiral Earth13:51 10-Jul-25
UNESCO Highlights Black Sea’s Submerged Cultural Heritage at 47th World Heritage Session Bulgarian News Agency13:49 10-Jul-25
Unesco nomination for Sharjah's Faya an extraordinary journey, says Sheikha Bodour The National13:38 10-Jul-25
Unesco, Italy nominates domus de janas as world heritage site Ansa13:19 10-Jul-25
UNESCO keeps Everglades National Park on its list of global 'in danger' sites WUSF Public Media13:07 10-Jul-25
Hoard of stolen documents—including logbook of the ‘saviour of the Netherlands’—recovered by art detective The Art Newspaper12:37 10-Jul-25
Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities organises seminar marking 20 Years of Qal'at al Bahrain’s UNESCO World… Bahrain News Agency12:31 10-Jul-25
Bulgarian Embassy in Paris Hosts Green Machine Event Bulgarian News Agency08:23 10-Jul-25
"Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) as Fashion" First Workshop Held at China National Silk… PR Newswire (Press Release)08:02 10-Jul-25
UNESCO to factor war damage into world heritage site assessments – culture ministry Interfax-Ukraine07:59 10-Jul-25
PPCBank Unveils New Mobile App with Smart Assistant & ‘Glory of Cambodia’ Theme, Honoring 17 Years of Preah Vihear… The Phnom Penh Post03:49 10-Jul-25
‘A part apart’: Sonajharia Minz becomes first Adivasi woman to co-lead a UNESCO Chair YourStory03:01 10-Jul-25
Letters to the editor: Kolkata 'kochuri' deserves a place on UNESCO’s list of cultural heritage The Telegraph, Calcutta02:08 10-Jul-25
In the last 7 days
Bulgarian Sites Reviewed at 47th Session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris Bulgarian News Agency22:52 9-Jul-25
Murujuga UNESCO World Heritage bid gets government backing The Mandarin21:04 9-Jul-25
Qal’at al Bahrain World Heritage inscription marked at UNESCO seminar Bahrain News Agency19:49 9-Jul-25
Oman at Unesco session of World Heritage Committee Oman Observer19:29 9-Jul-25
Milid foundation partners UNESCO Nigeria, Lasg for mil workshop for S'West youths The Nation, Nigeria17:26 9-Jul-25
Isperih Museum of History Director Vasileva: Sveshtari Tomb Preserves Thracian and Hellenistic Achievements Bulgarian News Agency17:06 9-Jul-25
Iskra Museum Deputy Director Petkov: Electrical and Climate Upgrade Planned for Kazanlak Thracian Tomb Bulgarian News Agency16:46 9-Jul-25
UNESCO Listing Brings Major Gains for Pirin National Park’s Conservation, Expert Angelinina Says Bulgarian News Agency16:36 9-Jul-25
Natural Opportunities for Conflict Resolution with North Korea Forbes16:30 9-Jul-25
UNESCO representative meets info adviser Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha16:28 9-Jul-25
Nessebar Museum Director Marvakov Calls for State Policy to Safeguard Nessebar Bulgarian News Agency16:15 9-Jul-25
Lake Toba Geopark targets UNESCO "green card" return Antara News16:04 9-Jul-25
Famous art sleuth recovers stolen trove of centuries-old documents CBS News15:56 9-Jul-25
Dozens of sites vie for UNESCO world heritage list spot MailOnline15:12 9-Jul-25
Minister Dion George on 47th world heritage committee session South African Government13:44 9-Jul-25
Oman participates in 47th session of World Heritage Committee Times of Oman12:50 9-Jul-25
Four Emblematic Monuments in Thessaloniki to Get Lightning Protection Argophilia Travel News12:27 9-Jul-25
Stolen 17th-century Dutch archives recovered by 'art detective' Daily Sabah12:22 9-Jul-25
Florence bans golf carts and rickshaws in the historic centre The Florentine10:49 9-Jul-25
Fanon at 100: reflecting on a revolutionary legacy RFI10:26 9-Jul-25
UNESCO and UCL showcase 90 per cent energy reduction in Large Language Models TVBEurope09:59 9-Jul-25
UNESCO, Nspp join hands to promote ethical, inclusive AI discourse in Pakistan The Nation09:32 9-Jul-25
Dutch art sleuth recovers stolen trove of UNESCO-listed documents MailOnline08:04 9-Jul-25
Green Machine Event to Bring Conservation Experts Together in Paris Bulgarian News Agency06:44 9-Jul-25
Maha’s Unesco label dreams for Shivaji forts stumble on technical hurdles Hindustan Times02:24 9-Jul-25
Pompeii exhibition opens in central China's Hunan People's Daily02:15 9-Jul-25
Number of students studying abroad triples, expected to reach 9 million by 2030 VnExpress International02:03 9-Jul-25
Bid for World Heritage rock art listing ramps up The Canberra Times01:43 9-Jul-25
Preservation worries hit 60% of Japan industrial revolution UNESCO sites Japan Today22:59 8-Jul-25
Sterling Ruby Confronts Le Corbusier’s La Cité Radieuse HYPEBEAST20:02 8-Jul-25
UNESCO study reveals shorter prompts may slash AI energy use by 90% The News International19:32 8-Jul-25
Bulgarian News Agency to Assist Documentary Director Bettany Hughes in Her Next Projects Bulgarian News Agency19:12 8-Jul-25
UNESCO Meeting in Paris Highlights Bulgaria’s Role in Global Heritage and Biodiversity Cooperation Bulgarian News Agency18:31 8-Jul-25
How German UNESCO site Bamberg preserves the past for the future CGTN17:25 8-Jul-25
Madara Reserve Chief Curator Yorgov: UNESCO Listing Boosts Madara Rider’s Profile Bulgarian News Agency17:20 8-Jul-25
UNESCO's Works of Art Collection: A Living Reflection of Humanity's Creative… WebWire16:32 8-Jul-25
Chief Expert Kyustendil State Archives Showcases Rila Monastery’s UNESCO Story Bulgarian News Agency16:19 8-Jul-25
AI consuming vast amounts of energy, must reduce footprint — study The Jamaica Observer16:02 8-Jul-25
AI needs to be smaller, reduce energy footprint: Study The Economic Times15:12 8-Jul-25
Kazanlak Municipality Mayor Galina Stoyanova Outlines Initiative to Include Additional Valley of the Thracian Kings… Bulgarian News Agency14:37 8-Jul-25
Srebarna Nature Museum Director Elena Ilieva Highlights Reserve’s Rich Biodiversity Bulgarian News Agency14:17 8-Jul-25
Azerbaijan's statement read out at 47th session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee Azerbaijan State News Agency13:54 8-Jul-25
UNESCO Panel Nixes S. Korean Request over Japan Heritage Site Jiji Press13:31 8-Jul-25
Khmer wedding UNESCO application on schedule, despite Thai claims The Phnom Penh Post12:25 8-Jul-25
‘Chud Thai’ costume proposed for Unesco listing Bangkok Post12:19 8-Jul-25
‘Incredible ask’: Watt pushes back on decommissioning call The West Australian10:02 8-Jul-25
Museum awarded £12m to preserve heart of UNESCO World Heritage slate landscape Nation.Cymru09:51 8-Jul-25
Culture Minister Bachev: “World Heritage Unites Us Beyond Borders and Generations” Bulgarian News Agency08:30 8-Jul-25
Azerbaijan participates in 47th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session [PHOTOS] AzerNews08:29 8-Jul-25
Bistritsa Babi Choir and Renowned Musicians Highlight Bulgaria’s Cultural Spirit at UNESCO Reception in Paris Bulgarian News Agency08:20 8-Jul-25
How Seoul’s call to hold Japan accountable was silenced at UNESCO The Korea Herald08:06 8-Jul-25
Azerbaijan participating in 47th session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee (photo) Trend News Agency07:51 8-Jul-25
Pres. Office Expresses Regret over UNESCO Vote on Japan’s Forced Labor Sites KBS World Radio07:37 8-Jul-25
Majority of UNESCO World Heritage sites face severe water risk euronews07:25 8-Jul-25
Screening of Treasures of Bulgaria Documentary among Highlights of Tuesday’s UNESCO Heritage Committee Agenda Bulgarian News Agency06:39 8-Jul-25
Cambodian Public Opinion Responds to Article by The Nation Thailand on Traditional Attire and UNESCO Heritage Listing The Phnom Penh Post05:04 8-Jul-25
UNESCO Rejects S. Korea’s Bid to Review Japan’s Forced Labor Heritage Sites KBS World Radio02:32 8-Jul-25
India's education faces challenges in SDG-4 targets despite gains in access, gender parity The Times of India02:17 8-Jul-25
UNESCO urged to list Saint Catherine Monastery as World Heritage Site in Danger The Greek Herald01:51 8-Jul-25
Azerbaijan joins 47th session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee Azerbaijan State News Agency01:49 8-Jul-25
Guinea-Bissau eagerly awaits World Heritage recognition for the Bijagós Islands Macao News01:25 8-Jul-25
Deputy Tourism Minister Georgieva: Bulgaria Proud to Safeguard Shared Heritage Bulgarian News Agency21:49 7-Jul-25
UNESCO Cultural Chief Ottone Urges Promoting Paris as Catalyst for Peace, Guardian of Shared Heritage Bulgarian News Agency20:58 7-Jul-25
UNESCO World Heritage Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches Attract Tourists, Says Ruse History Museum Curator Georgiev Bulgarian News Agency20:38 7-Jul-25
BTA's LIK Magazine Issue Presented at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris Bulgarian News Agency20:38 7-Jul-25
BTA's LIK Magazine Extremely Important Publication Representing Everyone in Culture, Says Chair of 47th Session of… Bulgarian News Agency19:37 7-Jul-25
Exhibition 'On the Waves of the Black Sea through the Ages' Opens at UNESCO HQ in Paris (see pics) BNT News19:20 7-Jul-25
UNESCO's Director of World Heritage Centre Says LIK Magazine's Issue Helps All Delegates Discover Bulgaria's Role,… Bulgarian News Agency19:16 7-Jul-25
Central Balkan National Park Expert Ficheva Explains Role of Ancient Beech Forests in Central Balkan National Park’s… Bulgarian News Agency19:16 7-Jul-25
Underwater Archaeology and Cultural Riches of Bulgaria in the Focus of UNESCO Session BNT News18:59 7-Jul-25
New Issue of LIK Magazine Not Only Valuable for UNESCO Session, Also Valuable for Young People, Says UNESCO Regional… Bulgarian News Agency18:56 7-Jul-25
Boyana Church Meets All UNESCO Criteria, Says National Museum of History's Inkova Bulgarian News Agency18:56 7-Jul-25
LIK Editor-In-Chief Lozanov: UNESCO Gives National Cultures Chance to Become Part of World Culture Bulgarian News Agency18:46 7-Jul-25
Bulgarian Culture Minister Welcomes New LIK Issue Bulgarian News Agency18:15 7-Jul-25
Bulgaria Fully Supports New Global Strategy for Capacity Building, Says Deputy Culture Minister Bulgarian News Agency18:15 7-Jul-25
LIK Magazine Issue Presents Face of Bulgaria's Contribution to UNESCO Bulgarian News Agency18:05 7-Jul-25
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence: Russia loots ancient treasures from Crimea’s UNESCO heritage… Euromaidan Press16:38 7-Jul-25
Exhibition Showcasing Black Sea Region's Cultural Heritage Opens at UNESCO HQ in Paris Bulgarian News Agency16:23 7-Jul-25
Seoul fails to bring Japan’s forced labor issue to fore at UNESCO The Korea Herald13:31 7-Jul-25
Korea loses Unesco vote to add Japan's Hashima Island to World Heritage Committee's agenda Korea JoongAng Daily13:28 7-Jul-25
Agreement inked to fund establishment of visitor centre at Qalhat ancient city Times of Oman12:42 7-Jul-25
World Heritage Watch demands St Catherine Monastery be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Danger Orthodox Times12:21 7-Jul-25
UNESCO Closely Monitors Damage to Cultural Heritage Caused by Armed Conflicts, Says Director-General Azoulay Bulgarian News Agency11:48 7-Jul-25
UNESCO’s global mission celebrated at Loughborough University event Loughborough University11:30 7-Jul-25
BTA Presents Special UNESCO-Themed Issue of LIK Magazine at Opening of World Heritage Committee Session Bulgarian News Agency11:18 7-Jul-25
Bulgarian Presidency of UNESCO World Heritage Committee Is Great Honour, Responsibility, Says Culture Minister Marian… Bulgarian News Agency10:17 7-Jul-25
Bulgarian Culture Minister Marian Bachev Presents UNESCO’s Ernesto Ottone with July Issue of LIK Magazine Bulgarian News Agency09:56 7-Jul-25
July Issue of LIK Magazine on Bulgaria in UNESCO to Be Presented in Paris Bulgarian News Agency07:14 7-Jul-25
47th UNESCO World Heritage Session Chaired by Bulgaria Opens in Paris Bulgarian News Agency06:33 7-Jul-25
How Dior’s Women At Dior Initiative Is Supporting Young Female Talent Forbes06:02 7-Jul-25
Celebrating 17 years of Preah Vihear: A legacy of cultural pride, sovereignty… and tensions The Phnom Penh Post05:52 7-Jul-25
Stunning village near Glasgow offering a family fun-filled summer with carousel rides Glasgow Live18:47 6-Jul-25
Azerbaijan participates in key UNESCO heritage session in Paris AzerNews16:49 6-Jul-25
UNESCO Laureate Bags Appointment As Chief Patron Independent Nigeria12:01 6-Jul-25
How untold stories in African languages could turn the page on publishing RFI11:49 6-Jul-25
UNESCO pushes for quality and recognition in global HE University World News08:44 6-Jul-25
Bulgaria Chairs 47th UNESCO World Heritage Session as Proceedings Open in Paris Bulgarian News Agency08:30 6-Jul-25

      
            
      
    view more headlines
   
      
      
      
10 Jul 20:07
   

Don't miss out! Get the day's top headlines delivered to your inbox

About our UNESCO news

Latest news on UNESCO, covering education, culture, science, World Heritage sites and UN programmes for international cooperation.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) stands as a pivotal UN agency established in 1945 to build peace through international cooperation. With 194 member states and headquarters in Paris, UNESCO implements programmes across education, natural sciences, social sciences, culture, and communication, helping achieve the Sustainable Development Goals defined in Agenda 2030.

Recent UNESCO initiatives include addressing climate change impacts on World Heritage sites, championing digital inclusion, and advocating for press freedom amid growing global challenges. The organization continues to expand its World Heritage List, which currently includes over 1,150 sites of outstanding universal value, whilst also strengthening its programmes to protect intangible cultural heritage and promote ethical artificial intelligence development.

Beyond policy, UNESCO works directly with communities worldwide, supporting innovative education programmes in crisis-affected regions and promoting cultural diversity through its Creative Cities Network. The International Day of Education on 24 January highlighted UNESCO's commitment to inclusive and equitable quality education, showcasing successful literacy programmes that have reached millions in underserved regions.

UNESCO's legacy spans nearly eight decades of fostering international dialogue and cooperation. From reconstructing educational systems after World War II to leading global conservation efforts, the organization has evolved to address contemporary challenges whilst maintaining its founding mission of building peace in the minds of men and women.

Our NewsNow feed on UNESCO delivers comprehensive coverage of the organization's latest declarations, conferences, and initiatives. Whether you're an educator, cultural professional, scientist, or simply interested in international cooperation, this feed provides timely updates from reliable sources on UNESCO's work in building a more peaceful, sustainable world through education, science, and culture.

UNESCO

Latest News

About our UNESCO news

World Top Stories