UNESCO and I: Stories and Perspectives – Mr. Soichiro Yasukawa

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As part of the ‘UNESCO WEEK 2024/25,’ we interviewed Mr. Soichiro Yasukawa on the theme ‘UNESCO and I: Stories and Perspectives.’ Mr. Yasukawa is currently working as the Chief of Disaster Risk Reduction Unit, Natural Sciences Sector of UNESCO. Q: Mr. Yasukawa, thank you for taking the time for this interview today. First of all, […]

A Follow-Up of the UNESCO WEEK 2024 Youth Forum: Sky is the Limit for the Young Generation

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The Youth Forum of UNESCO WEEK 2024 was held under the initiative of the Youth Committee of the Japanese National Commission for UNESCO on Sunday, 21 January 2024, at the Youth Education National Olympics Memorial Youth Centre. This forum aimed to provide the younger generation that is tackling climate change through UNESCO-related activities with a […]

Participating in the Youth Session of the Japan Geopark Network Convention: Youth Connections as Seeds for Future Geopark Development

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On 28 October 2023, Kobayashi and Okita, two members of the Youth Committee of the Japanese National Commission for UNESCO, participated in the Youth Session of the 13th Japan Geopark Network Convention in Kanto held at Choshi Geopark. The session, initiated last year by Mr. Marekazu Ono, Chief Researcher of the Mt. Chokai & Tobishima […]

Now Available: Recorded Video of the UNESCO WEEK 2025 International Symposium“Geoparks x Education: Co-creating Learning with the Earth”

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UNESCO WEEK 2025 International Symposium was held on 11 December 2025 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan, the Japanese National Commission for UNESCO (JNCU), and the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU). For more information on the event, please see the Concept Note. You can now watch a […]

【IRCI】Call for Collaborators to Conduct Case Studies on ICH and Ecosystems

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International Research Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (IRCI) is currently calling for collaborators to conduct case studies for its new project ‘Research on ICH Contributing to SDGs: Intangible Cultural Heritage and Ecosystems’ starting in April 2026. The case study will be conducted on practical initiatives for safeguarding landscapes recognized for natural heritage […]

“ESD Okayama Award 2025” Award Ceremony & Award-Winning Projects’ Presentation Available on YouTube

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The winners of the ‘ESD Okayama Award 2025′ (hosted by the ESD Okayama Award Steering Board and Okayama City), which recognizes exceptional ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) initiatives worldwide, have now been announced.  The award ceremon y and initiatives’ presentation by invited representatives of the organizations that have implemented winning projects took place in Okayama […]

Deadline extended!! Join Us for UNESCO WEEK 2025 International Symposium “Geoparks x Education: Co-creating Learning with the Earth”

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The registration deadline has now been extended until 15:00 (JST) on Wednesday, 10 December! We are excited to announce that the UNESCO WEEK 2025 International Symposium, themed “Geoparks x Education: Co-creating Learning with the Earth,” will be organized by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japanese National Commission for UNESCO […]

The United Nations Pavillion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai UNESCO CAMPUS-Ocean Environment Education: Passing on the Ocean that Nurtures Our Lives

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Reporter: Maho ARAI (Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO) The UNESCO Bangkok Office and the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU),  jointly held the UNESCO CAMPUS-Ocean Environment Education: Passing on the Ocean that Nurtures Our Lives, at the United Nations Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, on July 21, 2025. This event was organised as part […]

【IRCI】Announcement of Report Publication

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International Research Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (IRCI) published ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Communities in the Asia-Pacific Region: Report of the Research on ICH Contributing to SDGs Project (FY 2022–2024)’ in March 2025. Please click here to view the report.

Brochure: “Sustainable Community Development and Kominkan”

The Japan Society for the Study of Kominkan has published a brochure commemorating its 20th anniversary, titled “Sustainable Community Development and Kominkan.” The brochure is available for download at the URL below: https://www.kominkangakkai.net/s-projects-side-by-side