UNESCO designates 11 new biosphere reserves

The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Friday designated 11 new biosphere reserves, recognizing their importance for conserving biodiversity and cultural heritage. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/07/1151806
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UNESCO designates 11 new biosphere reserves
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World Heritage forests releasing more carbon than they absorb: UNESCO 

28 Oct 2021

Forests in at least ten World Heritage sites have become net sources of carbon, due to pressure from human activity and climate change, according to a new report released on Thursday, by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 

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Universal, inclusive education ‘non-negotiable’

23 Jun 2020

Inclusive education should be a “non-negotiable” right for all children, the head of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said in a new report launched on Tuesday.

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Climate change top challenge over the next decade, UNESCO global survey finds

31 Mar 2021

Climate change and loss of biodiversity is seen as the most pressing challenge over the decade, according to the World in 2030 Survey report published on Wednesday by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).