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Promoting evidence-based policy development on science, technology and innovation in Eastern Africa African countries acknowledge the critical roles that Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) could play in their pursuit of the UN Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals as well as the goals and aspirations of the African Union's Agenda 2063. However, this has to supported by enabling policies, institutions and financial mechanisms which are also critical in confronting the major challenges ahead for achieving the 2030 Agenda, such as conserving freshwater (SDG 6); building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation (SDG 9); and combatting climate change (SDG 13). This activity will support the development of evidenced-based STI policies I Eastern Africa.
Supporting policy platforms for creativity in the ASEAN region The objective of this project is to strengthen national capacities and policy cooperation to develop cultural and creative industries for the diversity of cultural expressions in ASEAN and raise awareness about the importance of cultural and creative industries (CCI) for sustainable development, job creation and gender equality.
Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve Project (component of FAO CAPFISH-Capture) Tonle Sap was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1997. This project funded by FAO, is part of their EU-funded "Cambodia Programme for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in the Fisheries Sector: Capture Component", which aims at ensuring a sustainable, climate-resilient and inclusive development of Cambodia's fisheries. The project facilitates establishment of a "High-level Coordination Committee for the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve (TSBR)" to protect biodiversity and strengthen livelihoods, developing and leading an effective "Community of Practice", to administer the three complementary functions of the TSBR i.e. conservation, development and logistic support.
Preparation of sections of Global Partnership for Education Annual Results Report For its 2021-2025 strategy, GPE proposes to contract with UNESCO to provide the analysis of the SDG 4 indicators in the GPE results report.
Enhance the Capacity for Species Identification and Genetic Analysis on Marine Organisms in the Coral Reef Ecosystems in the Western Pacific - Third Phase (DRMREEF- III) This project was developed as the 3rd phase of the UNESCO/KFIT funded project "Enhance the Capacity for Species Identification and Genetic Analysis on Marine Organisms in the Coral Reef Ecosystems in the Western Pacific", aiming to further enhance the capacity of IOC member state in the Western Pacific and adjacent waters for using the genetic method for species identification, encourage data sharing and collection, keep constructing the established portal site, and to apply this tool to marine resources management and biodiversity conservation.
Improving Student Skills for Innovation and Sustainable Development through STEAM and Coding in Palestinian Schools An effective learning environment of the 21st century is based on access to information and technology. In order to avoid a future where Palestinian youth face a mismatch between the available employment opportunities and skills that they possess, a substantial intervention will have to take place early in the digital development during school years. The project's objective is to empower teachers and students, especially Girls, in Skills for Innovation and Sustainable Development through STEAM and Coding in Primary and Secondary Education.
Teacher Task Force - Phase 2 development of the Knowledge Platform The Teacher Task Force's (TTF) mission is to mobilize governments and other stakeholders to advance teachers and quality teaching, acting as a catalyst of global, regional and national efforts through advocacy, knowledge creation and sharing, and country support. The Knowledge Platform is a flagship element in the work of the TTF. The overall goal is to capture and share information on teacher policies, so that teacher development is enhanced at the global, regional and national levels through improved policies based on an increased access to knowledge and evidence. Overall, it is expected that increased access to quality teachers and teaching leads to improvements in learning.
Building capacity and promoting regional cooperation and research in basic sciences for sustainable development in SEE and Mediterranean countries This activity will promote the basic sciences through the building of strong networks and the establishment of scientific hubs in SEE and the Mediterranean where intellectual and technology transfer can take place. The Regional Bureau will promote regional cooperation and research in the basic sciences and improve institutional and human capacity in the basic sciences to achieve sustainable development in SEE and Med countries.
Enhancing documentary heritage preservation in Lebanon & Syria UNESCO will continue to strengthen the capacities, expand resources and enhance skills of different documentary heritage institutions. It will build on the work done in the previous biennium to promote preservation, protection and accessibility of documentary heritage. In particular, this activity will continue to support the institutions affected by the Beirut Port blast taking into consideration UNESCO's recommendations and the Arab action plan developed in 2018.
Strengthening research capacity of MoPSE under TEACH Project in Zimbabwe The TEACH project is to build research capacity of MoPSE, Zimbabwe on use of research evidence to inform policy development and monitoring. More specifically, the project will build capacity in conducting research, analysis of data, report writing for staff in the Department of Strategic, Policy, Planning, Research and Statistics (SPPRS). in this department are staff earmarked for the Centre for Research, Innovation and Development (CERID). In addition, the project will build capacity in the Zimbabwe National Indicator Framework (NIF) to report on SDG4, CESA and NDSI indicators.
Further developing TVET aspect for Community Learning Centers in rural Sudan This project completes the 2748 project.
Empowering rural communities, women and youth included, with basic literacy skills and sheep and goat breading skills enhancing the Community Learning Centres in Sudan with the appropriate education component. Main beneficiaries - rural women living in 10 selected communities in North Kordifan and White Nile states of Sudan.
Strengthening GCED in Latin America and the Caribbean The proposed project focuses on developing policy objectives and providing guidance for curriculum development to expand Global Citizenship Education within the framework of target 4. The latter will include the generation of knowledge, tools and practices to mainstream those policy objectives and guidelines throughout in-service teacher preparation in two Central-American countries. By working collaboratively with the Ministries of Education and other key stakeholders, the project will establish a virtuous cycle to guide policymaking and support policy development in the field at a regional level.
Culture 2030 Indicators: Measuring Culture's contribution to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development The Culture|2030 Indicators is a framework of thematic indicators whose purpose is to measure and monitor the progress of culture's enabling contribution to the national and local implementation of the Goals and Targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The project aims at the pilot implementation of this thematic framework at national and local level in Burkina Faso, Costa Rica, Morocco, Portugal, Romania and Viet Nam.
Upscaling UNESCO's efforts to the fight against racism and discrimination to address the Global Call against Racism UNESCO has renewed its commitment to the compelling agenda of combatting racism and discrimination, and has engaged to address the Global Call against Racism contained in decision 210EX/5.I.B adopted in December 2020. The Global Call requested that the Organization develops a Roadmap "to strengthen UNESCO's contribution to the fight against racism and discrimination across its field of competence", providing a strategic and operational framework to guide UNESCO's action in this important area, especially in the critical post-crisis period. The Roadmap is being developed by UNESCO in close consultation with its Members States and networks, including the International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities - ICCAR, UNESCO Chairs, NGOs, scientific communities and other partners.
Education policy and finance decisions to achieve SDG 4 are informed by improved coordination, data and monitoring, knowledge and innovative partnerships in LAC UNESCO Santiago will continue to lead and coordinate the E2030 Agenda in LAC by implementing the regional roadmap 2022-2025 that will be agreed at the Third Ministerial Meeting (March 2022). Through the regional coordination and partnership mechanism, the work envisaged is anchored in two lines of action: policy and technical dialogue and regional and national monitoring. UNESCO Santiago oversees progress in achieving the SDG4 goals in Latin America and the Caribbean, including the launching of the first regional monitoring report. Based on this evidence, the proposal for the roadmap will be structured to deepen the political and technical dialogue at the regional level that supports decision-making on educational public policy to accelerate the fulfillment of SDG 4.
Capacity Development IOCINDIO This project is aimed at reinforcing national and regional capacities of IOCINDIO Member States using dynamic mode of communications and cooperation with available resources in each relevant national and regional institutions in ocean, atmospheric and climate related sciences and technology. The project will foster a vibrant regional cooperation based on a good knowledge of national and regional facilities towards resources sharing and mutual assistance. The focus on reinforcing Central Indian Ocean Leadership Network for the Regional Framework for Coastal Vulnerability towards the Safety, Security and Sustainable Development of Member States in the Indian Ocean.
OTGA 2.0 OTGA-2 will build on the legacy of OTGA and include new initiatives and challenges now in place, e.g the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs and the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. New ready to deliver course topics will be made available online. The network of RTC's will be joined by STC's that can deliver very specific training topics. Training topics will also include tools that can help MS achieving the SDGs as well as emerging topics such as Ocean Acidification and Blue Carbon. OTGA-2 will foster collaborations beyond UNESCO/IOC to position itself as the training platform for ocean related topics within the UN and beyond.
Sandwatch: adapting to climate change and educating for sustainable development Sandwatch is an educational process through which school students, teachers and local communities are empowered through a practical hands-on approach, in an interdisciplinary manner, to scientifically monitor the coastal environment and address related problems. It helps them develop critical thinking skills and instills a sense of caring for their beaches and coastal areas. Investigation focuses on different aspects of the beach such as: Beach erosion and accretion; impact of human activities on the beach; beach debris; water quality; etc. Particular emphasis is placed on observations and adaptation strategies relating to the impacts of climate change and natural disasters, thus enable sandwatch participants contribute to building ecosystem resilience and adapting to climate change.
Capacity building and planning of cultural tourism in World Heritage sites This project aims to support an effective integration of sustainable tourism practices and strategies founded in the
preservation of the OUV into management mechanisms in World Heritage properties, and whose objectives contribute to the development of local communities. In this sense, it aims to increase in sustainable tourism practices among the different actors involved in the management of World Heritage properties, linking the managment of the OUV with the SDG's.
International Fund for Cultural Diversity 41/C5 The International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) is a multi-donor fund established under Article 18 of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Its purpose is to promote sustainable development and poverty reduction in developing countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention.
Promoting intercultural dialogue, mutual understanding, cooperation and peace (International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures-2013-2022) The Decade aims to respond to a dual objective to raise the awareness of the international community on the virtues of diversity and intercultural and interreligious dialogue, using specific examples to show that all cultures, religions, beliefs and civilizations derive from and feed into each other, and to fight for human rights and against new forms of racism, discrimination, intolerance, extremism and radicalization.
Improving Access to Quality and Inclusive Education with Gender Equality for Out of School Children in Babil and Baghdad Governorates, Iraq Building upon the on-going project "Improving Access to Quality and Inclusive Education with Gender Equality for Out of School Children in Salah Al Din and Baghdad, Iraq" funded by the Italian Development Cooperation Agency/ Government of Italy, the proposed action further aims to provide 10,000 Out of School Children (OOSC) in Babil and Baghdad governorates with learning opportunities, safer and more conducive learning environment and enhanced quality of education.
Sustainable biodiversity and ecosystem services in SIDS biosphere reserves using the ecohydrology approach SIDS are faced with several serious environmental challenges and are characterized by fragile natural environments mostly related to climate change, including sea-level rise and loss of biodiversity and ecosystem goods and services. UNESCO's Ecohydrology Programme is focused on an integrated understanding of biological and hydrological processes applying a scientific basis for a socially acceptable, cost-effective, and systemic approach to the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The activity will lead to the sustainable management of one SIDS BR using the ecohydrology approach and designation as a demonstration site. These actions will contribute to the SDGs, the AU Agenda 2063, and the SAMOA Pathway for biodiversity conservation in SIDS.
Strengthening preparedness and response to emergencies (conflicts and disasters) affecting culture In the context of the growing number of conflicts and disasters affecting culture, the present workplan contributes to the protection of culture, in its diversity, in emergencies through better preparedness and response. Member States, including in Africa and SIDS, will be better equipped in implementing UNESCO's standard-setting instruments and strategies in relation to emergency situations as well as relevant UN/international policies and processes. To this end, capacities will be strengthened and technical assistance provided, and partnerships with key actors will be pursued and strengthened with the view to integrate culture within humanitarian and security strategies as well as peace-keeping/building processes.
Understanding the role of ICH in emergencies, social inclusion and intercultural dialogues The role of ICH in supporting livelihood and employment continues to be the center of policy attention in the countries of the Jakarta cluster. However, there is a need to explore non-commercial dimensions, such as the role of ICH in social inclusion, conflict resolution and emergencies. Such a concern is particularly relevant in this region regularly affected by natural disasters and where inter-community tensions persist. In continuation of 40C5, UNESCO Jakarta will continue raising awareness of the State parties on the UNESCO 2019 guideline for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in emergencies while gathering case studies/evidence on how ICH is threatened/adjusted and/or has supported peoples resilience at the time of emergencies.
Strengthening the role of judicial actors on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists in Africa The project envisages on-the-ground trainings, trainings of trainers' workshops at regional and/or national level, and an updated Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for judiciary members and civil society representatives in Africa. The six selected countries, that will serve as pilot for upscaling to other countries and at the regional level, are: Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal and Tanzania. The training materials will be developed in English, French and Portuguese, and the project will be implemented with local and regional partners in order to ensure stronger ownership, buy in by targeted stakeholders/beneficiaries, and sustainability.
UNESCO contribution to ACP EU Creative Caribbean Project The European Union and the ACP Secretariat have launched a call for proposals to select a regional hub for the management of grants in the context of the ACP-EU CULTURE: Supporting the cultural and creative sectors in the ACP countries. The grants will benefit 1) growth of the creative sector's economic revenue 2) creation of jobs linked to the cultural sector; 3) improved accessibility and recognition and commercial exploitation of artists and their work. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Cluster Office for the Caribbean, in partnership with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the University of the West Indies (UWI) successfully bid for the project and began implementation of the project in January 2021.
UNESCO Youth Forum Process An integral part of the General Conference since 1999, the UNESCO Youth Forum is an ongoing process designed, implemented and followed-upon by youth. It provides a platform for open dialogue between young people from across the world, to discuss youth issues of today and formulate Strategic Recommendations and Proposed Solutions to be presented to the General Conference. Particular efforts are made to ensure the participation of young women, as well as youth from LDCs and SIDS throughout the process.
UNESCO Qualifications Passport The latest figure suggests that currently only 3% of eligible refugees have access to higher education, the lack of recognition of prior learning and qualifications has been identified as one of the chief obstacles' refugees face when applying for access to higher education or seeking a suitable job. The UNESCO Qualifications passport project leads a multilateral approach to support national/local authorities, to facilitate the qualifications recognition of the refugees and vulnerable migrants without sufficient documentations through an interview-based methodology. It would serve as an apparatus for the implementation of the Global Convention and Revised Regional Recognition Conventions.
The Conservation and Management of Tell es-Sultan Tell es-Sultan/ Ancient Jericho is one of the oldest occupied towns in the world, dating to 10,000 BP as evidenced by the stratigraphy of archaeological excavations. It houses the earliest fortification system, with well-preserved Neolithic monuments that point to the early development of a sophisticated social and political system. Despite the exceptional significant value of the site, it is facing serious challenges related to its conservation and management due to the lack of systematic conservation strategy. Palestine is planning to nominate the site for potential World Heritage inscription. Therefore, it requires special interventions to unearth its significance to the public.
Support to the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME) Project The PROCARIBE + project " is a GEF funded project to which UNOPS has been selected as Executing Entity and IOC of UNESCO is one of Technical and Scientific Agencies and co-implementing partners. The project coordination unit is located and operating at the offices of IOCARIBE in Cartagena Colombia provided free of charge by IOC (UNESCO) as a contribution to the project.
Promoting and protecting linguistic diversity and multilingualism in the Mekong countries "Promoting and Protecting Linguistic Diversity and Multilinguism in the Mekong Countries" aims to engage various stakeholders using the consultative mechanism for Asia created through UNESCO Bangkok's facilitation in 2021. The proposed activities aim to promote and protect indigenous languages in the Mekong countries, home to a diversity of indigenous languages. The localization of the Global Action Plan for IDIL2022-2032 should help further normative frameworks for multilingual education. In addition, capacity-building activities in documentation and digital tools should help increase indigenous peoples' participation in various domains, while the sharing of indigenous knowledge, embedded in language, can highlight values for human development and the protection of biodiversity.
Normative support to advance freedom of expression and the right to information in Tanzania The Programme contributes to ensuring that the Member States have strengthened capacities and raised awareness to enhance norms and policies related to freedom of expression, press freedom, the safety of journalists, including women journalists, and the right to access information, online and offline. Specifically, activities aim to support government, media institutions and civil society organizations to conduct awareness raising initiatives on freedom of expression, safety of journalists and the right to information
Fostering freedom of expression and safety of journalists in Eastern Africa This activity prioritizes awareness raising to promote freedom of expression, access to information and safety of journalists through the commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day, the International Day on End to Impunity for Crimes against Journalists and the International Day for Universal Access to Information. The UN Plan of Action on Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity will provide the normative framework for the pursuit of both policy and capacity building initiatives. Prevention, protection, and prosecution will be a core part of this work plan, and will be pursued through a monitoring and reporting strategy, as well as engagement of duty bearers, particularly judicial and security actors.
World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education (WCECCE) The World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education (WCECCE) is a UNESCO intergovernmental meeting (Category II) that aims to reaffirm the right of the child to quality early childhood care and education from birth and urge Member States' renewed commitment to and investment in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 4.2 co-organized with Uzbekistan
Strengthening Media Self-Regulatory Mechanisms in Timor Leste The project contributes to the strengthening of self-regulatory mechanisms of the media in Timor Leste and in the long term, foster an enabling environment for a sustainable, free, independent, and professional media in the country.
Teacher quality for quality learning in Latin America and the Caribbean This workplan proposes to support LAC Member States in strengthening teacher quality as a way to address the overall need of improving students' learning outcomes in the region. The workplan is anchored in two main lines of action 1) Improving teacher education with focus on enhancing students' quality learning in foundational skills - literacy and numeracy; 2) improving teachers' professional status with focus on issues related to teachers' autonomy, agency, motivation and accountability in the context of teacher reforms proposing quality standards in the profession.