Tag: UNESCO

UNESCO report: Major blind spot in ocean carbon research could undermine global climate predictions

Stuart Mitchell

A new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the ocean absorbs and stores carbon. This glaring uncertainty about our planet’s largest carbon sink threatens to skew current climate predictions, and hamper our ability to develop effective mitigation and adaptation strategies in the coming decades. The report also lays out a roadmap to bolster international cooperation, strengthen ocean carbon monitoring and update climate models accordingly. The ocean is one of our strongest climate allies, absorbing a large share of the…

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Creators face projected global revenue losses of up to 24% by 2028, new UNESCO report shows

Stuart Mitchell

UNESCO has just launched the latest edition of its flagship report Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity, which analyses a rapidly evolving cultural landscape shaped by digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), shifting global trade dynamics, and mounting threats to artistic freedom. A global monitoring report with data from over 120 countries, it points out the need for stronger policies to protect creators from widening inequalities. UNESCO’s Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity, a decade‑long global benchmark, calls for renewed and strengthened support for artists and cultural professionals as AI and digital transformations reshape the…

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UNESCO Trains Judicial Professionals on Fact-Checking and Countering Disinformation

Stuart Mitchell

UNESCO, in partnership with the National Center for International Judicial Cooperation, conducted a specialized workshop on fact-checking and countering disinformation, in coordination with the Security Media Cell. The workshop is part of the EU-funded “Social Media for Peace” project. The workshop focused on addressing Disinformation through fact-checking mechanisms, contributing to participants’ ability to identify misinformation, and fake news. It also supported the development of a shared professional understanding of information management within judicial contexts. This activity forms part of the National Center’s ongoing efforts to enhance institutional coordination and build…

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UNESCO-Symbiosis Strengthen Pathways For Girls’ Leadership in STEM

Stuart Mitchell

UNESCO, and the Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, organised a two-day workshop “Jaago: Girls Leading STEM for Sustainable Futures” – to make STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) relevant to girls’ daily lives and aspirations. By combining mentorship and hand-on exercises, the workshop equipped 60 girls from Classes 9 and 10 in government schools with practical skills on three themes: Robotics, Green Skills & Artificial Intelligence, and Health & Well-Being. The event took place at the Symbiosis Skills & Professional University (SSPU), Pune, in a workshop format designed to combine…

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UNESCO warns of serious decline in freedom of expression and safety of journalists worldwide

Stuart Mitchell

UNESCO’s flagship report on global trends in freedom of expression and journalism points to a historic 10% decline in freedom of expression globally between 2012 and 2024. This trend is a consequence of the alarming rise in self-censorship by journalists and the attacks they face – both in real life and online. Freedom of expression and information is not an option: it is the very condition for lasting peace. Faced with a historic regression, we must act together to protect and defend everyone’s right to think, write and inform. UNESCO…

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