In this section you can read the latest news from UNESCO in the UK. From blog posts and case studies to press releases and newsletters, use the search functionality to find what your looking for.
25 September 2025
Norwich UNESCO City of Literature launches campaign to place reading and writing at the heart of city development
Prominent figures including author and broadcaster Stephen Fry and Alice Macdonald MP joined forces with local government, businesses, cultural organisations…
24 September 2025
"‘You could drink from that pond!" Brighton and Lewes Downs (The Living Coast) UNESCO Biosphere project featured in The Guardian
The Aquifer Project, one of the key initiatives managed by the Brighton and Lewes Downs (The Living Coast) UNESCO Biosphere…
23 September 2025
UK programme selected as a finalist in the UNESCO Prize for the use of ICT in Education 2025
'Experience AI', a free educational programme that offers cutting-edge resources on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for educators, and young people aged 11 to 14…
18 September 2025
Reframing Culture: Research Highlights its Central Role in Addressing Global Challenges
Culture is increasingly recognised as foundational in addressing the interconnected challenges of our era, from climate change to biodiversity loss.
18 September 2025
The National Trust and UNESCO sites: A Partnership for Sustainable Development
A new report from the National Trust, the UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC)…
15 September 2025
UKNC participation at MONDIACULT 2025
The UK National Commission for UNESCO will be representing the UK at MONDIACULT 2025 - the world’s biggest cultural policy conference - being held in Barcelona from the 29 September to 1 October.
12 September 2025
Wakefield, UNESCO City of Lifelong Learning, publishes 'Wakefield Futures Commission' Report
Wakefield, designated a UNESCO City of Lifelong Learning in 2024, has set out a bold vision for better skills and jobs in the District with the publication of the Wakefield Futures Report.
12 September 2025
New Culture Minister champions UNESCO Creative Cities in his first speech
The new Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts, The Rt Hon Ian Murray MP…
09 September 2025
MOPAN publishes UNESCO Assessment Report 2025
MOPAN (Multilateral Organisation Performance Assessment Network) has published its latest Assessment Report for UNESCO.
09 September 2025
UK Minister joins UNESCO Digital Learning Week events in Paris
In the first week of September UNESCO held its flagship conference 'Digital Learning Week' (DLW), and the UK was represented by Minister Stephen Morgan…
08 September 2025
New multi-day walking route launches in the North Pennines UNESCO Global Geopark
'The Roof of England Walk' - a 301km, multi-day trail that explores the North Pennines UNESCO Global Geopark and National Landscape - has been launched.
08 September 2025
UNESCO Scam Alert - Stay Vigilant
UNESCO has identified an ongoing phishing campaign fraudulently impersonating the organisation.
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