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News【IRCI】Announcement of Report Publication
- #Intangible Cultural Heritage
- #IRCI
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.
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.
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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
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
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NewsCall for Application! ESD Okayama Award 2025 ≪Deadline: 31 May (Saturday), 5pm (JST)≫
- #ESD
- #ESD/SDGs Consortium
The ESD Okayama Award, which recognizes outstanding ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) activities around the world, is now open for applications. Okayama City, Japan and the ESD Okayama Award Steering Board※ are calling for initiatives that contribute to the spread of ESD in local communities around the world and serve as models of good practice. […]
The ESD Okayama Award, which recognizes outstanding ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) activities around the world, is now open for applications. Okayama City, Japan and the ESD Okayama Award Steering Board※ are calling for initiatives that contribute to the spread of ESD in local communities around the world and serve as models of good practice. […]
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StoriesTowards Sustainable and Inclusive Community Building (Vol.2)
- #Asia and the Pacific
- #Education
As part of the UNESCO Future Co-creation Platform programme, commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) of Japan, the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) has been implementing the project titlted “Promoting Inclusive Community Development” since 2022. This initiative brings together three organizations from three countries: the Aikawa Project in […]
As part of the UNESCO Future Co-creation Platform programme, commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) of Japan, the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) has been implementing the project titlted “Promoting Inclusive Community Development” since 2022. This initiative brings together three organizations from three countries: the Aikawa Project in […]
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NewsWelcome to our new English website!
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new English website for the UNESCO Future Co-creation Platform. On this site, you can find a wide range of information on UNESCO-related activities in Japan including key stakeholders, events, stories and more. Check out our website to find out more!
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new English website for the UNESCO Future Co-creation Platform. On this site, you can find a wide range of information on UNESCO-related activities in Japan including key stakeholders, events, stories and more. Check out our website to find out more!
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Event ReportsUNESCO WEEK 2024/25 International Symposium (JFY2024)
- #UNESCO WEEK
UNESCO WEEK 2024/25 International Symposium was held on 29 November 2024 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), the Japanese National Commission for UNESCO (JNCU), and the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) in collaboration with UNESCO. For more information on the event, please see below. Concept Note Programme Flyer You […]
UNESCO WEEK 2024/25 International Symposium was held on 29 November 2024 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), the Japanese National Commission for UNESCO (JNCU), and the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) in collaboration with UNESCO. For more information on the event, please see below. Concept Note Programme Flyer You […]
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StoriesExpanding Community Learning Centre Activities through ESD in Hiratsuka City: From Local to Global
- #Education
- #ESD
When most people hear the term “Education for Sustainable Development (ESD),” they likely associate it primarily with school-based education. However, this article introduces the initiatives in Hiratsuka City, where CLC are actively promoting ESD! Hiratsuka City, located in the central shonan region of Kanagawa Prefecture, is surrounded by the sea and mountains, offering a rich […]
When most people hear the term “Education for Sustainable Development (ESD),” they likely associate it primarily with school-based education. However, this article introduces the initiatives in Hiratsuka City, where CLC are actively promoting ESD! Hiratsuka City, located in the central shonan region of Kanagawa Prefecture, is surrounded by the sea and mountains, offering a rich […]
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Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Community Building (Vol.1)
- #Asia and the Pacific
- #Education
The Project to Promote Inclusive Communities for Sustainable Development, which has been organised and implemented by the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) since 2022, has conducted a series of case studies and knowledge-sharing initiatives both domestically and internationally. The project explores how inclusive communities can be realised and promoted through the collaboration of diverse […]
The Project to Promote Inclusive Communities for Sustainable Development, which has been organised and implemented by the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) since 2022, has conducted a series of case studies and knowledge-sharing initiatives both domestically and internationally. The project explores how inclusive communities can be realised and promoted through the collaboration of diverse […]
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Event ReportsUNESCO WEEK 2024 Youth Forum “Declaration for the Future”
- #UNESCO WEEK
- #Youth Committee of Japanese National Commission for UNESCO
On 21 January 2024, the Youth Forum: Declaration for the Future by the Youth – Considering Climate Change through UNESCO Activities was held in Japan as part of the UNESCO WEEK 2024. As a key outcome of this event, the Youth Committee of Japanese National Commission for UNESCO, in collaboration with the forum participants, formulated […]
On 21 January 2024, the Youth Forum: Declaration for the Future by the Youth – Considering Climate Change through UNESCO Activities was held in Japan as part of the UNESCO WEEK 2024. As a key outcome of this event, the Youth Committee of Japanese National Commission for UNESCO, in collaboration with the forum participants, formulated […]
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Event ReportsUNESCO WEEK 2024 International Symposium (JFY2023)
- #UNESCO WEEK
UNESCO WEEK 2024 International Symposium was held on 19 January 2024 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), the Japanese National Commission for UNESCO (JNCU), and the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) in collaboration with UNESCO. For more information on the event, please see below. Concept Note Programme Flyer You […]
UNESCO WEEK 2024 International Symposium was held on 19 January 2024 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), the Japanese National Commission for UNESCO (JNCU), and the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) in collaboration with UNESCO. For more information on the event, please see below. Concept Note Programme Flyer You […]