News

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02 October 2025

Dr Jane Goodall: 1934 - 2025

The UK National Commission for UNESCO pays tribute to Dr Jane Goodall (1934 - 2025) who passed away on 1 October, aged 91. A British primatologist and anthropologist…

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.

30 September 2025

Network Link - September 2025

Monthly newsletter from the UK National Commission for UNESCO.

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…

24 September 2025

"‘You could drink from that pond!" Brighton and Lewes Downs (The Living Coast) UNESCO Biosphere project featured in The Guardian

The Aquifer Project, one of the key initiatives managed by the Brighton and Lewes Downs (The Living Coast) UNESCO Biosphere…

23 September 2025

UK programme selected as a finalist in the UNESCO Prize for the use of ICT in Education 2025

'Experience AI', a free educational programme that offers cutting-edge resources on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for educators, and young people aged 11 to 14…

18 September 2025

Reframing Culture: Research Highlights its Central Role in Addressing Global Challenges

Culture is increasingly recognised as foundational in addressing the interconnected challenges of our era, from climate change to biodiversity loss.

18 September 2025

The National Trust and UNESCO sites: A Partnership for Sustainable Development

A new report from the National Trust, the UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC)…

15 September 2025

UKNC participation at MONDIACULT 2025

The UK National Commission for UNESCO will be representing the UK at MONDIACULT 2025 - the world’s biggest cultural policy conference - being held in Barcelona from the 29 September to 1 October.

12 September 2025

New Culture Minister champions UNESCO Creative Cities in his first speech

The new Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts, The Rt Hon Ian Murray MP…