Tag: UNESCO

UNESCO has mapped 4,500 species thanks to its pioneering eDNA programme

Stuart Mitchell

UNESCO’s groundbreaking environmental DNA programme has mapped nearly 4,500 marine species across 21 World Heritage sites around the world, providing new key data and a revolutionary method for stronger ocean protection in an era of rapid climate disruption. This UNESCO programme revolutionizes the way we observe and monitor marine life. At a time when the degradation of biodiversity is reaching an alarming pace, it provides new opportunities to better understand and protect critical ecosystems in the 18,000 protected marine areas around the world. In accordance with its Recommendation on Open…

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2/3 of digital content creators do not check their facts before sharing, but want to learn how to do so

Stuart Mitchell

At a time when digital content creators have become a major source of information for people, a UNESCO survey published today reveals that 62% do not carry out rigorous and systematic fact-checking of information prior to sharing it. But 73% express the wish to be trained to do so. UNESCO is launching this month the very first global course to address this, with more than 9,000 participants from 160 countries already registered to participate. Digital content creators have acquired an important place in the information ecosystem, engaging millions of people…

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UNESCO and Relais & Châteaux Announce a Partnership To Protect Biodiversity

Stuart Mitchell

UNESCO and the Relais & Châteaux Association announce the signing of a partnership agreement to develop and implement joint projects supporting the sustainable conservation and use of biodiversity through the world’s hospitality and culinary traditions and knowledge. The partnership with UNESCO is a natural step for our Association to take: Our objective is to support and encourage change, to continue to rethink our properties’ operational models so as to dovetail travel – a source of personal enrichment – with environmental, social, and economic objectives.Laurent GardinierPresident of Relais & Châteaux Never…

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UNESCO names Rabat as World Book Capital for 2026

Stuart Mitchell

  The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, announced the designation of Rabat (Morocco) as World Book Capital for 2026, based on the recommendation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. Following Rio de Janeiro in 2025, I am pleased to announce the designation of Rabat as World Book Capital for 2026. Rabat is a cultural crossroads where books help transmit knowledge and the arts in all their diversity. The growing local book industry is also playing a crucial role in advancing education. These actions resonate with UNESCO’s mandate.Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General…

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UNESCO calls for greater gender equality in science

Stuart Mitchell

A new report produced by UNESCO in collaboration with the G20 demonstrates the chronic under-representation of women in scientific studies and professions. The Organization calls on countries to take strong measures to reinforce gender equality in these fields as quickly as possible. “In the G20 countries, the proportion of women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics is plateauing at 22%. This situation undermines our collective ability to innovate and respond to the pressing challenges of our time, such as climate change and digital transformation. At Brazil’s instigation, UNESCO has…

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