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.

13 March 2023

Announcing Local to Global’s three pilot sites and an exciting new illustrated map

A Scottish World Heritage Site, a Welsh Biosphere Reserve and an English Global Geopark are announced as the three pilot sites for the project.

14 February 2023

Meet the team behind UKNC’s Local to Global project and tell us how a resilient network would benefit you

At the end of January 2023, the UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC) onboarded two new team members to support the delivery of Local to Global…

12 October 2022

The Skell Valley Project - Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal World Heritage Site

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yorkshire, England…

05 October 2022

UK National Commission for UNESCO awarded £250,000 Heritage Fund grant to support UK’s UNESCO sites to reach their full potential

The UKNC has received support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund (05th October 2022).

25 June 2020

UK UNESCO sites lead the way on sustainable development and create value for local communities

Published today (25 June 2020) by the UK National Commission for UNESCO, new research shows UNESCO projects can help build a greener, more equal and more peaceful world…