British Scientists Join UNESCO in Global Push to Protect the World’s Glaciers
The UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC) has launched a landmark scientific report, Glaciers and Ice Sheets in a Warming World:
03 November 2025
Measuring the Value of World Heritage: Lessons from The Great Spa Towns of Europe
Last month, representatives from The Great Spa Towns of Europe gathered in the German spa town of Bad Ems for their General Assembly.
31 October 2025
Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature: Aberystwyth Ceredigion joins global network of Creative Cities
Today, 31 October 2025, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, has become Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature…
27 October 2025
Exeter City of Literature unveils a new Devon-wide strategy to connect the region's culture
Following a private celebration with cultural ambassadors, council members, and notable Devon literary figures…
23 October 2025
World recognition for an expanded Living Coast UNESCO Biosphere in Sussex
Government announces £9 million grant, enabling National Trust to secure future of museums within UNESCO World Heritage Site that attract 330,000 visitors annually
16 October 2025
Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge Museums saved for the nation
Government announces £9 million grant, enabling National Trust to secure future of museums within UNESCO World Heritage Site that attract 330,000 visitors annually
14 October 2025
Major new study to reveal the value of the UK’s UNESCO sites
A major new study will assess the economic and non-economic value of the UK’s UNESCO sites. From the world-renowned Stonehenge and Tower of London to Biosphere Reserves…
13 October 2025
Event: From Science to Society - UK Contributions to Global Water Challenges
Exploring the role of international organisations in advancing global water science and practice amidst geopolitical shifts.
01 October 2025
'From Science to Society: UK Contributions to Global Water Challenges' Conference Programme Announced - 1 December 2025
The programme for the 'From Science to Society: UK Contributions to Global Water Challenges' conference has been announced.
01 October 2025
University of Birmingham at COP30: Bridging Research and Policy for Global Climate Action
As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, Brazil (10-21 Nov)…
30 September 2025
UNESCO in the UK Associated Schools Programme Network (ASPnet) 'Seeds of hope for a better future' Competition 2025 winners announced
The winning schools from around the world in the UNESCO in the UK / ASPnet 'Seeds of hope for a better future' Competition 2025 have been announced.
25 September 2025
Norwich UNESCO City of Literature launches campaign to place reading and writing at the heart of city development
Prominent figures including author and broadcaster Stephen Fry and Alice Macdonald MP joined forces with local government, businesses, cultural organisations…
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