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 […]

【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

Call for Application! ESD Okayama Award 2025 ≪Deadline: 31 May (Saturday), 5pm (JST)≫

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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.  […]

Welcome 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!