Windhoek Declaration should become ‘living legacy’ – Unesco ambassador

Namibia’s 1991 Windhoek Declaration was officially inscribed into UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register on 7 May, cementing its leadership role in promoting freedom of the press. Namibian Ambassador and permanent United Nations Educational, Scientific and …

113 acres of land near UNESCO world heritage site at auction

The 113 acres of land, located next to the heritage site in Blaenavon, is steeped in industrial history. The land, on the north side of Blaenavon Road, has a guide price of £45,000-plus and is being sold by Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions. Angie Davey, of …

Cambodia intensifies efforts to add ancient temples to UNESCO World Heritage list

Phnom Penh (VNA) – Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts is working with inter-ministerial partners to nominate the ancient temples of Phnom Da and Angkor Borei in Takeo southern province as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. An inter-ministerial meeting …

Singeli steps onto the global stage as UNESCO recognition looms

The thumping, high-speed rhythm of Singeli is no longer just shaking up dance floors—now it’s knocking on UNESCO’s doors. In a move that could redefine Tanzania’s place on the global cultural map, Minister of Information, Culture, Arts, and Sports Prof …

The Unique Features of UNESCO's Meratus Geopark

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Meratus Geopark, located in South Kalimantan Province, has been officially designated as part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGG). This decision was made at the 221st session of the UNESCO Executive Board held in Paris, France. The …

Is London living up to its UNESCO music designation? Some say the city's out of tune

Nearly four years after London was named a UNESCO City of Music, some of the city's music insiders say there needs to be a bigger push to attract and retain talent. However, they say the effort needs to come from people outside of the local music scene …

UNESCO leadership candidate sees Việt Nam and Asia as pillars of stronger multilateral cooperation

Sustainable tourism initiatives in the UNESCO Global Geopark

Czech geopark could lose UNESCO status over sales of precious stones of unclear origin

The geopark is taking the matter very seriously and has ended its cooperation with the  Bohemian Paradise Museum in Turnov over the dispute. Jana Lebedová, director of the Bohemian Paradise Geopark says the criticism is justified. Illustrative photo: …

Egypt discusses cooperation with UNESCO, FAO to develop Agricultural Museum, Aquarium

Cairo’s Aquarium Grotto Garden in Zamalek CC via Wikipedia/ Hatem Moushir CAIRO – 9 May 2025: Egypt is partnering with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to …