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Aquaculture and science: A collaboration for a sustainable blue economy

The workshop was hosted by CEAZA in collaboration with CLAP, the Coastal Socio-Ecological Millennium Institute (SECOS), Universidad Santo Tomás (UST), IOC-UNESCO, H2020 FutureMares and ECLIPSE. The ev[...]
Jul 24, 2024 , Source: unesconews

UNESCO Invites Indigenous-Led Media to Participate in Global Survey

In 2023, United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) underlined the need for the examination of national policies, practices and funding programmes on Indigenous Peoples in media. UNE[...]
Jul 24, 2024 , Source: unesconews

Stakeholders convene for a high-level meeting on the Impacts of Uranium Mining in the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer System

UNESCO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Forestry (MAWLR) and the Orange-Senqu River Commission (ORASECOM), convened technical experts and coordinated two stakeholder meet[...]
Jul 23, 2024 , Source: unesconews

UNESCO and the government collaborate to promote documentary heritage in Tanzania

On Tuesday, 17 July 2024, UNESCO convened a meeting at its office on advancing and promoting documentary heritage in Tanzania. This meeting was held in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Arts a[...]
Jul 23, 2024 , Source: unesconews

Nepal Prepares to Submit Report on Implementing the Convention on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage

The information generated from the consultation will contribute to Nepal’s voluntary submission on June 15th for inclusion of relevant data into the Global Report on Cultural Policies. This report is [...]
Jul 23, 2024 , Source: unesconews

Ocean waste to energy

Gaia First is tackling ocean pollution by cleaning up and restoring marine ecosystems. The NGO is also creating sanctuaries to reduce marine pollution and restore vital marine ecosystems.   [...]
Jul 23, 2024 , Source: unesconews

Radah’s Journey in Heritage Preservation and Resilient Livelihood

Growing up amidst the ongoing conflict in Yemen, Radah dreamed of a future where she could help rebuild and preserve her country's rich cultural heritage. Yet, in a society where women's professional [...]
Jul 23, 2024 , Source: unesconews

Aquatic Deoxygenation: A New Planetary Boundary for Earth System Stability

Planetary boundaries refer to points at which Earth systems become irreversibly altered – tipping points that affect species, ecosystem, and human health, and likely creating knock-on effects and feed[...]
Jul 23, 2024 , Source: unesconews

Empowering Youth in Rwanda: The Impact of Peer Education on Sexual Reproductive Health

David now plans to mobilize his peers to expand their reach, aiming to engage an additional 150 out-of-school young people in his community. He is committed to continuing his efforts until there are n[...]
Jul 23, 2024 , Source: unesconews

IFAP advances digital inclusion through multistakeholder cooperation

Policy solutions to address the stark reality of the digital divide leaving billions without essential digital opportunities are crucial. Such policies should include the promotion of digital literacy[...]
Jul 22, 2024 , Source: unesconews
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