UNESCO condemns new armed attack on Virunga National Park
Friday, 26 June 2020
The oldest evidence of human presence in the Congo Basin finally dated
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
Safeguarding the Endangered Mountain Gorilla during COVID-19 Crisis
Tuesday, 23 June 2020
This year’s United Nations World Oceans Day – which is traditionally celebrated on 8 June – highlights the critical importance of innovation for a sustainable ocean.
From drone wildlife tracking in Russia’s Wrangel Island Reserve System to the use of artificial intelligence at Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, UNESCO marine World Heritage sites are spearheading scientific innovation in ways ...
Devastating fire at the Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi
Saturday, 6 June 2020
UNESCO has welcomed the announcement by Bernard Looney, CEO of bp, that the energy giant will refrain from undertaking new oil and gas exploration or production activities within natural, cultural or mixed UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The company has furthermore agreed to consult with UNESCO in case they consider such projects in buffer zones or other areas adjacent to World Heritage sites. ...
World Environment Day 2020: Time for Nature
Friday, 5 June 2020
UNESCO’S online international expert workshop on Culture|2030 Indicators begins
Friday, 5 June 2020
UNESCO expresses its deep concern over cyclone 'Amphan', which recently hit Bangladesh and eastern India, and wishes to express its deepest sympathy for the loss of human life and the material damage caused by this disaster, in solidarity with the people affected.
On 20 May 2020, cyclone Amphan made landfall across the West Bengal-Bangladesh coast, which includes two World Heritage ...