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Asia-Pacific capacity strengthening to produce, disseminate and apply basic science, STI engineering to advance knowledge for sustainable development This workplan will implement strategic directions defined within the regional Core support strategy for SETI Priorities and Implementation Means (https://bit.ly/coreSETIstrategyAP) including promoting HR development for technopreneurship and SETI, science technoparks and innovation incubators, and supporting engineering institutions qualification in the region. STEPAN as the umbrella support network to implement the regional strategy and strengthen institutional and human capacity in developing and implementing effective, inclusive science policies. The workplan will support the implementation of STEPAN action plan on SETI governance (https://bit.ly/STEPANActionPlan2021) specifically on SETI Cooperation and Collaboration for SDGs technologies.
WHC-Sino-Africa High Level Meeting on the safeguarding of African World Heritage Rapid population growth, urbanization and economic development have created new and similar demands for sustainable conservation and management of World Heritage sites in China and in the Africa Region. Through targeted partnerships, capacity-building and knowledge-sharing among States Parties and World Heritage sites in China and Africa, site managers and heritage practitioners can be better equipped to develop effective conservation and management strategies that improve state of conservation of World Heritage properties and safeguard heritage for sustainable development.
Policy Analysis, Governance and Enhancememt of Quality Assurance in Higher Education This area of activity will focus on providing technical support for the reforms of higher education systems at national level to ensure equitable access to Quality HE systems aligned with national development strategies meant the implementation of the ED2030 agenda. It will address also governance and quality assurance in higher education in view of implementing SDG4 and its target 4.3. Also, the post COVID strategies will be dealt with as appropriate.
Ethical Reflection on Disruptive Technologies and Society: Roundtables on "Ethics of Artificial Intelligence" and "Ethics of Genome Editing" Policy makers, researchers and the general public especially young people will be sensitized to the ethical implications of AI and genome editing through a series of roundtables inviting eminent international experts. Informative and educational videos on these topics will also be produced and widely distributed through UNESCO's website and networks for educational and awareness raising purposes.
Strengthening norms and policies related to freedom of expression, press freedom, safety of journalists and the right to access information in Ethiopia This activity supports Ethiopia to strengthen its policies and legal reforms related to freedom of expression, press freedom, the safety of journalists and the right to access to information. Continue the ongoing media law reforms, strengthening self-regulation, policy dialogues, the safety of journalists and implementation of access to information.
Supporting the implementation of the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science The UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science affirms the importance of open science as a vital tool to improve the quality and accessibility of both scientific outputs and the scientific process, to bridge the science, technology and innovation gaps between and within countries and to fulfil the human right of access to science. This workplan is designed to support Member States in the implementation of the Recommendation by mobilizing partners and open science actors to take actions to accomplish the key objectives of the Recommendation: promoting a common understanding of open science; developing an enabling policy environment; investing in open science infrastructures and capacity building; promoting international and multi-stakeholder cooperation in the context of open science.
Upstream support (2022-2023) Funding for upstream support is for advice on identification of sites, Tentative Lists or nomination of sites for inscription on the World Heritage List. This funding is to be used for States Parties falling within the category of Least developed countries, Low-income and Lower middle income countries as well as Small Islands Developing States.
Strengthening national capacities and coordination to safeguard and promote living heritage in the integrated rural development Since its early ratification of the 2003 Convention, Viet Nam has been active in integrating the policies and support programmes promoting living heritage. Significant efforts have been evidenced in pushing for an integrated and inclusive new rural development targeted program during the period 2012-2020. This Workplan activity will aim to strengthen national capacities and support the inter-sectoral coordination between authorities and institutions responsible for culture management and those responsible for the new rural development programs; bringing about a coordinated policy between the local infrastructure development and the support mechanisms promoting living heritage in the rural development.
Coordination of MOST intergovernmental mechanisms and global normative instruments This activity contributes to step up the competencies of the SHS sector in policy support and capacity-building for public policies in Member States, through evidence-informed advice, and working with the vast network of knowledge partners, intergovernmental mechanisms, governments and social actors. Through the interventions of this SHS will leverage on the links with policymakers embedded in the MOST programme and in the monitoring process of the 2017 Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers aimed at supporting policy change and strengthening national science, technology and innovation capacities against benchmarks derived from the Recommendation.
linking heritage sites and SDGs Since the adoption of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in 1972, the concept of managing a heritage site has evolved drastically. From isolated monuments and archaeological sites, the World Heritage List and the Tentative List today have increased the number of living cities and cultural landscapes with human settlements/activities within. This calls for a more holistic, multi-disciplinary approach for heritage management such as DRR and community livelihood. However, not many heritage sites in Southeast Asia are equipped to handle such new requirements. In continuation of 40C5, UNESCO Jakarta will continue developing multi-disciplinary pilot projects for demonstration.
Ensuring equitable participation of all IOC Member States in IOC programmes and activities by assistance in capacity development CD: Implementation of the 2030 Agenda will require equitable participation by all MS in IOC activities.The IOC Capacity development strategy (2015-2021) defined 6 outputs. Through 2022-2023 the CD strategy will be revised and aligned with the CD chapter of the UN Decade and related work plans of all IOC programmes will be prepared or updated to ensure that the Strategy outputs are addressed. TMT: Clearing House Mechanism (CHM) will further build upon the Ocean InfoHub system developed during the 2020-2021 biennium. Gender: statistics of applicants and students/lecturers participating in courses will be maintained. The GOSR will continue gathering information on strategic investments in ocean science and to identify gaps in capacity that need to be addressed to fully realize SDG 14.
Promoting socio-economic rights of artists and culture professionals in Mekong cluster countries Recent UNESCO studies, both at the global and Southeast Asia level, have shed light on the precarity of the culture sector. The impacts of this precarity have been multiplied as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some governments have developed subsidy packages and schemes to support the stakeholders who have lost their income, many artists and professionals do not qualify as many of their usual jobs, primarily gigs and part-time, were not previously recognized by the systems. The activity is designed to raise awareness about the importance of socio-economic rights of artists and culture professionals and encourage policy makers to develop relevant policies for the sector to address the ongoing challenges.
Strengthening Freedom of Expression - Enhanced Role of Audio-visual and social media The project aims to guarantee free, plural and fair elections against disinformation through fostering freedom of expression, including press freedom and public access to information. UNESCO will implement the project by reinforcing the capacities and knowledge of key actors involved in elections on international standards and best practices on these issues. It specifically seeks to address the challenges of disinformation during electoral periods. The project will also target youth, women, the disabled, and residents of remote areas, to facilitate their access to information to guarantee their fair inclusion in the upcoming elections.
Strengthening the capacities of East Asian countries for the safeguarding of living heritage Since the ratification of the UNESCO 2003 Convention, East Asian countries have been active in its effective implementation at the national level and have substantially increased their human and institutional capacities through technical support and capacity-building provided by past UNESCO interventions. Building on the enhanced capacities, the cluster countries, with a focus on Mongolia, will be supported in integrating intangible cultural heritage into their plans, policies and programmes, in particular as contribution towards the achievement of SDGs. Focus areas will be the incorporation of ICH in formal and non-formal education in Mongolia complement national safeguarding efforts.
Advancing Social Inclusion and Rights, and Fighting Racism and Discriminations in Namibia Emerging from colonial domination followed by an apartheid oppression, Namibia pursues its commitment towards the reinforcement of a State based on the rule of law grounded on respect for human rights as well as on regional and global frameworks on these issues. The Activity aims to translate the Roadmap on Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination, building a culture of human rights and promote global citizenship, addressing as well pre-existing social inequalities and exclusion exacerbated by Covid19. Partnership will be reinforced with HR national institutions especially the Ombudsman on Anti-Discrimination focusing on Albinism, antiracism and the implementation of the African Union Plan of Action to End Attacks and other Human Rights Violations Targeting Persons with Albinism (2021-2031).
AI Capacity Building in Arabic-speaking Countries This Project will contribute to ICT talent development in the Middle East and neighbouring countries through localising educational resources for Arabic-speaking countries. The training materials localised during the Project implementation will stimulate further ICT talent development programmes led by the donor, the Organisation and regional stakeholders. The Project aims to support higher education students and educators with industry-driven educational resources on emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence.
Strengthening tsunami early warning in the North-West Indian Ocean region through regional cooperation, Phase 2c Phase 2c builds on the outcomes of Phase 1 and Phases 2a-b, aiming to build the capacity in tsunami inundation maps and evacuation plans for effective community responses to the threat from near-field and far-field tsunamis. The project is to build a pool of national experts who will facilitate and assist evacuation processes in the selected coastal pilot areas of the NWIO countries. A regional training workshop on the methodology for the planning process, information on technical aspects like the development of evacuation strategies, zoning, map design and evacuation procedures, as well as facilitation on techniques to assure a participatory and consultative approach at the community level.
Enhancing the conservation, management and fostering awareness of World Heritage and Tentative List sites in Palestine Palestine has three World Heritage properties in addition to 14 sites on the Tentative List. Endorsed conservation and management plans of these sites have drawn action plans to enhance their conservation and management. Furthermore, projects targeting the protection and conservation of Tentative List sites are being implemented involving youth as key actors. In this context, this work plan will complement as needed the conservation interventions implemented through voluntary contributions (including in the Anthedon Harbor and Tell es-Sultan), and to raise awareness of youth about WH properties and engage them in the effective management and conservation of heritage sites in the framework of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the 1972 Convention.
Implementation of the 1972 World Heritage Convention in the Asia-Pacific Region 2022-2023 This Workplan concerns the implementation of the 1972 World Heritage Convention at the World Heritage Centre in the region of Asia and the Pacific for 2022 and 2023.
Promoting Artistic and Cultural Practices for Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion Initiated in 2018, Art-Lab for human rights and dialogue consists of 4 pillars: 1- the Platform, a network of activists in intercultural dialogue, cultural and human rights. 2- An Observatory: documenting and analyzing ethical artistic practices for social cohesion and peacekeeping processes. 3- The preparation of a Guide to be published with the OHCHR for humanitarian and development operators. 4- The "Fabrique" in support of inclusive policies through artistic practice. Informed by, and based on, the Art Lab project, the UNSG entrusted UNESCO in 2021 with the preparation of a UN Plan to mainstream the arts and culture across programmes. In this regard, UNESCO will develop and implement an inclusive strategy for peacebuilding and human rights' advancement within relevant UN programmes.
Support the implementation of activities for the protection and conservation of Natural Heritage The mission of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre is the pursuit of long-term conservation of biodiversity and sustainable development through the fullest and broadest application of the World Heritage Convention by all relevant stakeholders, from site level individuals to global organizations. This includes the monitoring of the state of conservation of natural sites, support to natural sites in times of changing climate, emergencies and disasters, as well as providing technical assistance to States Parties through a series of initiatives on the ground that enable bringing together governments, local communities, private sector and many other stakeholders.
Strengthening the capacities of Southern African Member States to fight the illicit trafficking of cultural property and promote its return and restitution, to protect underwater cultural heritage and to promote the role of museums for societies The UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa will support the nine Southern African countries covered by the Regional Office, namely Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, in their efforts to ratify and implement the 1970 and 2001 Conventions to prevent and combat the illicit trafficking of cultural property and the pillage of underwater cultural heritage in the region. Furthermore, the Regional Office will support the nine Member States in facilitating the return and restitution of cultural property under the auspices of the 1970 Convention and the Intergovernmental Committee for Return and Restitution and in implementing the 2015 Recommendation on Museums and Collections.
IOCAFRICA (Governance & Coordination) The IOC's Sub Commission for Africa and Adjacent Island States (IOCAFRICA) was established in 2011 as a framework to improve IOC visibility to facilitate coordination among Member States in the region, and to ensure the efficient implementation of IOC programmes in Africa. IOCAFRICA promotes scientific research and understanding of the ocean and coastal environment and resources, and provide the science-base necessary for the development of the Blue Economy in Africa as outlined in the African Union's Agenda 2063 ("The Africa We want"), and the 2050 African Integrated Marine Strategic Plan of Action (AIMS2050). 
The Sub Commission hold's its sessions every two years to identify priority areas and activities which are submitted to the IOC governing bodies for approval.
Policies and measures to promote the diversity of cultural expressions This workplan takes in all activities implemented at Headquarters level to support the effective implementation and monitoring of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions and the 1980 Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist. It will support the good governance of the Convention at the international level through the preparation and organization of statutory meetings of its governing bodies and the management and monitoring of its mechanisms such as the International Fund for Cultural Diversity and quadrennial periodic reporting. It will also support the Committee on Conventions and Recommendations in its monitoring of the 1980 Recommendation.
Promotion des STEM dans les pays d'Afrique centrale En Afrique centrale, le besoin de renforcement des capacités et de la coopération dans les sciences fondamentales se pose avec acuité. Ce besoin est confirmé aussi bien par les réunions et études régionales récentes que par le rapport de l'UNESCO sur la science publié en 2021. La présente activité vise d'une part à à renforcer les capacités en micro science et d'autre part à consolider les liens entre curricula et expérimentation scientifique. Un accent sera mis pour promouvoir l'implication des femmes et des jeunes.
Scaling-Up Rural Households' Use of Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies in Cameroon This project increase energy access in the North and Far-North regions of Cameroon. Activities aiming to promote contextualized solar and biomass energy systems will be undertaken in selected pilot sites. Solar equipment will be introduced. Knowledge on the production and uses of biomass briquettes and rocket stoves will be transferred to catalyze the adoption and usage of such renewable energy sources by local communities.
O3 Program Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3) program supports the delivery of good quality school-based comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), the O3 programme has arguably become the largest CSE programme in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The programme aims to empower adolescents and young people (AYP) and build agency, while developing the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and competencies required for preventing HIV, reducing early and unintended pregnancies (EUPs), and eliminating gender-based violence (GBV).
Strengthening of the management capacities of the UNESCO Quirimbas Biosphere Reserve This project strengthens the management capacities of the newly designated first UNESCO Quirimbas Biosphere Reserve in Mozambique to effectively contribute to and benefit from the implementation of the Lima Action Plan for MAB programme and its World Network of Biosphere Reserves, thus ensuring its long-term viability. It continues the successful support provided for the implementation of the MAB Programme in Mozambique. It is to build on and sustain the momentum created to support the Government programme to support the sound management of natural resources and the protection of biodiversity.
Promote transformative education for peaceful, healthy and sustainable society in countries within Abuja Region Violent extremism has been a prevailing challenge in many countries in Africa. Despite intervention by government, the result has not been impressive as invasions continue to occur in many communities. Irresponsible use of social media and rise in hate speech has threatened democracy and peaceful co-existence. Veritable in addressing this challenge is to utilize education to prevent violent extremism, genocide, hate speech, racism and antisemitism as well promote democratic participation, the rule of law, pluralistic and culturally diverse societies and the building of lasting peace. This will be done through meaningful engagement of traditional and government structure and curriculums would be reviewed to incorporate the culture of peace.
41C/5- OUTPUT 5.CLT4 East African Member States and communities capacities strengthened to identify, safeguard and promote living heritage East African State Parties to the 2003 Convention will be supported with participatory monitoring of policies, measures and other activities to safeguard intangible cultural heritage involving a wide range of stakeholders as part of the periodic reporting cycle.
A pilot project will be undertaken to safeguard intangible cultural heritage among refugee communities in Kenya with the hope of replicating the practice at refugee camps around the region and the world in collaboration with UNHCR.
Inclusive Geological and Geoscience knowledge of LAC Member States strengthened, including for UNESCO Global Geoparks For 2022-2023, the International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme in LAC plans to take steps towards contributing to SDG's UNESCO Global Geoparks be it 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 13, 17. IGGP will mobilize key partners, LAC Geoparks Network, government officials and geological services to raise visibility and awareness on the fact that UNESCO Global Geoparks play a major role, as they combine scientific with local knowledge and participatory governance with a view to reduce loss of biodiversity, conserve geodiversity, improve livelihoods of local communities and enhance social, economic and cultural conditions, including employment opportunities for youth. Currently, LAC region has only 8 UGGps, hence technical support will be given to aUGGps as to duplicate the number in the present biennium.
Strengthen gender-responsive planning and policy development for systemwide impact in the Republic of South Sudan ( AGENCY FEES) Programme Support Cost for GPE System Capacity Grant (SCG) to undertake Education Sector Analysis (ESA) and Education Sector Plan Development (ESP) in South Sudan.
UNESCO Regional component of the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) facilitated Multi-Year Resilience Programme (MYRP) for the Venezuela Refugee and Migrant Crisis The regional component of the ECW facilitated Multi-Year Resilience Program (MYRP) for the Venezuela Refugee and Migrant Crisis aims to support and complement the country MYRPs for Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. The overall goal of the regional MYRP is to ensure that Venezuelan refugee and migrant children and adolescents in the region, as well as children from host communities, have improved access to inclusive and quality education and achieve learning outcomes.
Gansu Revitalization and Innovation Project (GRIP) Overall, the project is to increase opportunities for culture-based sustainable economic development in Gansu, by integrating the safeguarding of traditional heritage and culture with the development of CCIs, under an integrated identity-building and capacity-building around the Silk Road narrative. The project will address the gaps identified building on the 'City, Culture and Creativity Framework' elaborated jointly with the World Bank to support decision-makers to address urban development challenges and local socio-economic development issues by leveraging culture, creativity and CCIs in an integrated manner.