2024 Chief Science Advisers Roundtable Held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris

Paris: The 2024 edition of the Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (CSAR) took place on September 6, 2024, at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, co-organized by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and UNESCO’s Natural Sciences Sector. Launched during India’s G20 Presidency in 2023, the roundtable brought together chief science advisers…

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Five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, Including Konark Temple, Could Disappear by 2050 Due to Climate Change

Bhubaneswar: In a worrying revelation, five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India are among the dozens globally at risk of disappearing by 2050 due to the impacts of climate change, according to recent media reports. The sites include Khangchendzonga National Park, the Sun Temple in Konark, Keoladeo National Park, Sundarbans National Park, and the Churches…

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UNESCO and MeitY Host National Workshop on Safe, Trusted, and Ethical AI in New Delhi

New Delhi: The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) South Asia Regional Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, hosted the National Stakeholder Workshop on Safe, Trusted, and Ethical AI at the Taj Palace Hotel. This event follows the Government of India’s recent approval of…

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Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana enter UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register

New Delhi: UNESCO has included three timeless classics – the Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana – in its Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. This prestigious inclusion not only celebrates India’s cultural legacy but also underscores the global importance of preserving diverse narratives and artistic expressions. The Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana are revered literary works…

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UNESCO- Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture: Nominations Open for 20th Edition

New Delhi: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the commencement of nominations for the 20th edition of the UNESCO- Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture. This prestigious prize aims to acknowledge and honor outstanding contributions made by individuals, groups, or institutions in promoting, understanding, and disseminating Arab culture globally through various…

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Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya included in UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage Sites

Shillong: The famous Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya have been included in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. Found in over 70 villages in Meghalaya, the living root bridges highlight the socio-cultural, social, and botanical links between people and nature. Sharing the news, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on his Twitter account…

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