Flag raising ceremony on the Italian training ship Vespucci for the UN decade of ocean science
As part of the partnership with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), the flag-raising ceremony for the “UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development” banner on the Amerigo Vespucci school ship was held on 22 June in the Principality of Monaco. The ceremony is part of the celebrations for World Hydrography Day (21 June) and […]
Read moreBentornati Al Sud
The South of Italy is ready to welcome old and new friends to its cities of art, its millenary history, its crystal-clear sea and its enchanting villages. (Re)discover all its beauties in the video “Bentornati al Sud”, produced by the Ministry for the South and Territorial Cohesion as part of the measures to support the […]
Read moreFare Cinema: celebrating Italian cinema from 14 to 20 June
The fourth edition of Fare Cinema is back from 14 to 20 June 2021 : the thematic initiative dedicated to Italian cinema abroad and promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Farnesina), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, ANICA, ICE Agency and Istituto Luce – Cinecittà. An entire week entitled Reboot […]
Read moreGeronimo Stilton “A Thousand Wonders. A journey to discover Italy”
Il famoso personaggio per bambini Geronimo Stilton diventa il protagonista di un’avventura nel cuore del patrimonio italiano, all’interno del volume intitolato “Mille Meraviglie. Viaggio alla scoperta dell’Italia”. The book, published by Mondadori/Piemme, was produced in collaboration with the Italian National Commission for UNESCO and is available in four languages (Italian, English, French and Spanish). “A […]
Read moreFesta della Repubblica, 2 giugno 2021
The Permanent Delegation of Italy to UNESCO joins in the celebrations of the Italian National Day promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and wishes everyone a Happy Italian National Day. Nature, Art, Science, Culture and Creativity are the heritage that Italy shares with future generations. As part of the celebrations […]
Read moreVirtual inauguration of the « Dante 700 » exhibition (April 9th 2pm)
We are delighted to invite you to save the date for the virtual inauguration of the « Dante 700 » exhibition that will take place on April 9 at 2 p.m. via Zoom, in the presence of ADG for Culture Mr Ernesto Ottone Ramírez from the Ségur Hall and of Italy’s Secretary of State for […]
Read moreItalian 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. […]
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