Presentation of the VeneTo Stars Challenge initiative at UNESCO
For the second year running, the Veneto Region has launched the VeneTo Stars Challenge, a project aimed at young European talents, aged between 18 and 25, who wish to present innovative ideas to be implemented through the use of space data. Following last year’s success with the initiative dedicated to the theme “Space Data for […]
Read moreItalian Research Day at UNESCO: celebrating the 60th anniversary of ICTP Trieste
On 10 April, Italian Research Day at UNESCO was dedicated to the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP). Founded in 1964 in Trieste by Nobel Physics Laureate Abdus Salam, the ICTP is the only UNESCO Category I Institute in the Natural Sciences. The centre is run jointly by […]
Read moreUNESCO Global Master Class against Racism and Discrimination
On 3 April at UNESCO, the Global Master Class against Racism and Discrimination was held, an annual initiative established in 2019 to unite young people in raising awareness on this important issue. This year’s speaker was the Italian-Senegalese TikToker Khaby Lame, the world’s most followed influencer, who shared his experience with an audience of students. […]
Read moreCelebrating the 60th anniversary of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
In the framework of the recently concluded 219th session of the UNESCO Executive Board, on Italy’s initiative, a Decision was adopted on the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), which will take place next November. Founded in 1964 in Trieste by Nobel Prize laureate in Physics […]
Read moreWorld Water Day at UNESCO and launch of the UN World Water Development Report
On 22 March, as part of the World Water Day celebrations, the United Nations World Water Development Report was launched. The report is produced annually by UNESCO’s World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) on behalf of all UN agencies dealing with water-related issues (UN-Water). The 2024 edition of the document, entitled ‘Water for Prosperity and Peace’, […]
Read moreOpening of works of the “Programme and External Relations” Commission
The works of the “Programme and External Relations” (PX) Commission opens today at UNESCO as part of the 219th session of the Executive Council. The Commission will be chaired by Ambassador Liborio Stellino, Permanent Representative of Italy to UNESCO, elected to this role for the two-year period 2024-2025. This is the main commission of the […]
Read moreAllegro con brio: The AYSO Young Soloists Orchestra Concert for the Start of the Executive Council
On 14 March, the Permanent Representation of Italy organised a concert performed by the AYSO Orchestra at UNESCO to wish a harmonious start to the 219th session of the Executive Council. The AYSO Young Soloists is a symphony orchestra composed of 70 outstanding young musicians between the ages of 18 and 25 from all over […]
Read moreWorld Conference on Culture and Arts Education
Italy participated in a very profiled way in the World Conference on Culture and Arts Education, held February 13-15, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a delegation composed of representatives from the Ministry of University and Research, Education and Merit, and Culture. In particular, Sen. Alessandra Gallone, Advisor to the Minister of University […]
Read moreConference of February 9th, 2024 at the UNESCO “Closing the Gender Gap in Science: Accelerating Action”
On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the conference Closing the Gender Gap in Science: Accelerating Action was held on February 9 at UNESCO in collaboration with L’Association fédérative nationale des étudiants universitaires scientifiques (AFNEUS). The conference was opened by UNESCO Deputy Director General for Natural Sciences, Lidia Brito, […]
Read moreEnte Parco del Cilento, Vallo di Diano e Alburni at UNESCO to present the draft of the area’s integrated management plan
On February 2, 2024, a delegation from the Ente Parco del Cilento, Vallo di Diano e Alburni, composed of President Coccorullo, Director Romano and the head of the UNESCO Office of the Park Authority, Dr. Aloia, had a working meeting at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The delegation, accompanied by Amb. Stellino and officials from the […]
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