Italian National Day, June 2nd 2020
Excellencies, dear colleagues, the difficult situation we are facing these days and the respect for the many tragedies which have occurred over the last months call for a different celebration of our National Day. This Day reminds us of the efforts and of the courage of a country that has chosen the values of solidarity […]
Read moreItaly re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board
The UNESCO General Conference re-elected Italy for the sixth consecutive 4-year term (2019-2023) to the Organization’s 58-member Executive Board. read the full article
Read moreCreativItaly – A Journey Through Italian Creativity
On October 24, the Italian permanent Delegation organized the event « CreativItaly: A Journey Through Italian Creativity » at UNESCO, in cooperation with the cities of Bergamo, Biella, Como and Trieste with a view to supporting their candidature to the UNESCO network of creative cities. Numerous permanent Delegates and UNESCO high-ranking officials attended the evening. All four […]
Read moreThe « Recovered Treasures » Exhibition Inaugurated at UNESCO
The exhibition of artworks recovered by the Carabinieri Command for the protection of cultural heritage (TPC) during its 50 years of activity was inaugurated today at UNESCO. Among the distinguished guests, there was UNESCO’s Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, the permanent representative of Italy to UNESCO, Massimo Riccardo, and the Commander of the Carabinieri TPC Command, Gen. […]
Read moreUNESCO World Forum on « Culture and Food: Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Development »
The UNESCO World Forum on « Culture and Food: Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Development » will take place in Parma, on Septembre 12 and 13. Information of the Forum is available on the dedicated pages of UNESCO’s website and on the website of Parma City of Gastronomy. On the same topic: In the month of May […]
Read moreThe Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene inscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
“Today, the beautiful Prosecco hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene have become the 55th Italian site inscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The Committee’s decision confirms the universal value of this unique cultural and agricultural landscape, which is the fruit of a skillful and extraordinary interaction between a high profile production activity and the nature of […]
Read moreItaly’s Environment Minister Sergio Costa At UNESCO’s International Water Conference: “No To Speculation on Water”
“Almost 1.4 million people die every year due to diseases linked to polluted drinkable water ; 3 persons out of 10 don’t have access to clean water and 6 persons out of 10 don’t have access to proper sanitation services. The lack of drinkable water or its contamination are responsible for the death of the highest […]
Read moreUNESCO: The Italian Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Claudia Del Re, Participates In The UNESCO International Water Conference and The Launching Of The Project “Empowering Young People in Africa through Media and Communication”
Italy’s Vice-Ministre for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, participated in the UNESCO International Water Conference. The Vice-Minister intervened in the panel on promoting a gender-based approch to water security. She underlined the need to have a strong focus on women and girls while promoting the right to water. “Water – she declared – […]
Read moreVisit of the Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities, Alberto Bonisoli, to UNESCO
Press release: http://www.beniculturali.it/mibac/export/MiBAC/sito-MiBAC/Contenuti/MibacUnif/Comunicati/visualizza_asset.html_119410042.html
Read moreUNESCO Executive Board. National Statement at the Plenary Debate of the 206th session, delivered by H.E. Ambassador Massimo Riccardo
Monsieur le Président du Conseil Exécutif, Madame la Présidente de la Conférence Générale, Madame la Directrice Générale, Chers Collègues, Permettez-moi une réflexion. Les grands défis contemporains relèvent pour l’essentiel du mandat de l’UNESCO: la fracture des inégalités, le défi écologique, le bouleversement technologique, dans un cadre où la nécessité de promouvoir le droits de l’homme, […]
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