The 8th edition of the “Week of Italian Cuisine in the World” with Minister Lollobrigida
On the occasion of the eighth edition of the “Week of Italian Cuisine in the World,” the Italian Permanent Representation to UNESCO, together with the ICE Office in Paris, contributed to the realization of the gala evening hosted by the Italian Embassy in Paris on November 14, 2023, which was attended by the Minister for […]
Read more“Science, She Says!” award (application deadline 31/12/2023)
The Permanent Delegation of Italy to UNESCO and BIE is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) launches the “Science, She Says!” award to recognise junior female scientists who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of science and technology, conducting their research in different regions of the […]
Read more”Italian bilateral scientific cooperation award” (application deadline 31/12/2023)
The Italian Permanent Delegation to UNESCO and BIE is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has established the Italian bilateral scientific cooperation award which, reaching its sixth edition, is devoted, in alternate years to senior and junior researchers, who have distinguished themselves in the context of their working country. The award […]
Read moreMan and the Biosphere
Slovenia and Italy have submitted a common request to UNESCO for the creation of a transboundary Biosphere Reserve in the Julian Alps. This initiative aims at merging existing national biosphere reserves (the Slovenian Julian Alps Reserve, established in 2003 and the Italian Julian Prealps reserve, established in 2019). The permanent representatives of both countries to […]
Read moreThe World Heritage Committee has ended in Riyadh
The 45th session of the World Heritage Committee took place from September 10th to 25th in Riyadh. The Committee is composed of 21 Member States, of which Italy is part. The Committee, who examines the state of conservation of all sites inscribed on the World Heritage List, has decided not to include “Venice and its […]
Read moreEarth Network
On 26 September 2023, at UNESCO headquarters, took place a presentation of the Earth Project Network, an international network of experts who assist countries in need of help in the management of Biosphere Reserves, UNESCO World Heritage sites and Intangible Cultural elements or Geoparks. Dr Vladimir Ryabinin, Executive Secretary of the International Geographic Commission (IOC) […]
Read moreTraditional violin craftsmanship in Cremona presented in Paris
In the occasion of the European Heritage Days 2023, the Permanent Representation of Italy organized an event in the Parisian UNESCO headquarters in order to celebrate the “Traditional violin craftsmanship in Cremona”, inscribed in the Intangible Cultural Heritage list since 5th December 2012. The initiative allowed the public to discover cultural expressions from various regions […]
Read moreDolcevita-sur-Seine, Closing Event: an Event along the Banks of the Seine River to Support the Candidature of Roma Expo 2030
On July 12, in the superb setting of the Quai des Celestins along the river Seine in Paris, took place the closing evening of the Dolcevita-sur-Seine festival. Organized by the Palatine Association in collaboration with the Promoting Committee for the Candidature of Roma Expo 2030 and the Italian Permanent Delegation at UNESCO and BIE, the […]
Read morePhoto Exhibition “Rome, The Eternal” Opens at the Carrousel du Louvre
On June 13, 2023 the photo exhibition “Rome, the Eternal” opened at the Carrousel du Louvre. The exhibition, which will last one month, is dedicated to promoting the candidature of Roma Expo 2030 in the French capital, where the elections for the host country of the Universal Exposition will take place next November. Produced by […]
Read moreItalian Research Day in the World: Message of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Scientific Cooperation
On the anniversary of the birth of Leonardo Da Vinci, the Day of Italian Research in the World is celebrated. The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation honoured this event with a speech. https://twitter.com/ItalyMFA/status/1647254038482759681?t=9NVOe9DzD2_AXQcRmEHA2g&s=08
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