News

In this section you can read the latest news from UNESCO in the UK. From blog posts and case studies to press releases and newsletters, use the search functionality to find what your looking for.

22 May 2026

New Climate Change Committee report highlights cultural heritage as part of the UK’s adaptation challenge - and solution

The UK National Commission for UNESCO welcomes the publication of the Climate Change Committee’s new report, A Well-Adapted UK: The Fourth Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk.

22 May 2026

Bristol UNESCO City of Film and University of Bristol join forces to strengthen city’s global screen ambitions

Bristol UNESCO City of Film and the University of Bristol have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration across film, media, research, education and civic engagement.

18 May 2026

UNESCO RIELA Spring School explores intergenerational care, culture and language in forced migration

The UNESCO Chair on Refugee Integration through Education, Languages, and Arts at the University of Glasgow are hosting their 9th annual UNESCO RIELA Spring School:

01 May 2026

Nottingham's Streets Paved With Stories in Literary Map

Literary lovers don’t need to wait any longer to get their hands on a copy of Nottingham’s Literary Map.

30 April 2026

New FutureScapes platform launched to help places respond to climate change and complex challenges

In partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, we have today launched Future_Scapes - a new digital platform…

30 April 2026

FutureScapes: What We Learned About Climate Action, Collaboration and Social Innovation

Matthew Rabagliati, UKNC lead for the Climate Change and UNESCO Heritage Project, reflects on the process and key findings from the 18-month project…

27 April 2026

Lottery funding boosts Birkenhead Park's UNESCO bid

Birkenhead Park’s bid for UNESCO World Heritage Site status has been boosted by the award of £177,700 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF)…

24 April 2026

New guide shines a spotlight on Devon’s internationally recognised UNESCO sites

Devon’s stunning world-class heritage is celebrated in a new booklet that has just been launched online by the Devonshire Association.

22 April 2026

UNESCO UK Local to Global Programme Awards Six Community Grants to Strengthen Collaboration and Support Communities Across the UK

The UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC) is delighted to announce the recipients of six Community Grants awarded through the Local to Global 2.0 programme…

21 April 2026

New UNESCO report shows designated sites are critical for biodiversity, climate resilience and communities

A new UNESCO report highlights the vital role that UNESCO-designated sites play in protecting biodiversity, supporting communities, and strengthening resilience in the face of climate change

10 April 2026

Exeter City of Literature brings a celebration of Devon's thriving literary scene to Exeter Quay

Devon’s bookish event of the year is back! The sixth annual Exeter City of Literature Book Market is set to take over Exeter Quay on Sunday 7th June, from 11AM to 4PM.