About UNESCO Green Citizens
A global voice for local actors of change
As part of its commitment to Biodiversity, Education for Sustainable Development, Hydrology, Indigenous and Local Knowledge and Ocean, UNESCO launched this initiative to support and highlight citizen projects that are shaping new ways of inhabiting the world, in harmony with nature.
We champion inspiring citizens from all around the world, with concrete and innovative local solutions to global challenges that have been scientifically identified by UNESCO.
UNESCO Green Citizens offers opportunities for partnerships and spreads best practices, innovations, and ideas. By putting the local actors of change in the spotlight, we hope to create a chain reaction to ensure a better future for a greener planet.
It enables people to reach out to projects’ teams and propose voluntary actions, bringing closer those who are willing to act with those who are doing! Some embark on projects, remotely or on site, others travel from project to project to discover the force of committed local people, and gain trust into our collective ability to drive change.
A UNESCO initiative
These projects are always looking for your participation.
UNESCO is committed to Biodiversity, Education for Sustainable Development, Hydrology, Indigenous and Local Knowledge, and Ocean, and this global commitment cannot be developed without citizen action. That is why we support and promote local citizen projects that are innovative, duplicable, and have a local impact.
We are convinced that changes in our relationship with living ecosystems will only be achieved by bringing together the actions of different actors and creating a network of these commitments.
Meet the #UNESCOGreenCitizens, and get involved!
