Our impact
What we do
UNESCO engages with governments to establishinternational standards and legal texts that respond to the biggest challenges of our time.
We develop tools forcooperation among states and implement large-scale programmes that have a meaningful impact on people's lives and communities.
We createlists and designations that form a unique global network, protecting cultural heritage, promoting peace, and inspiring positive change.
UNESCO is known as theLaboratory of Ideas of the United Nations: a forum where experts, creators, and thought leaders can come and share ideas that influence discussions worldwide. Our research and publications highlight new knowledge and shape global public policy to build a better future for all.
Our shared heritage
We designate sites that showcase the best our shared humanity has to offer.
Our strategic objectives
The world is changing and new challenges are emerging, including the climate crisis, online disinformation, technological disruption, and increasing conflict.
UNESCO is rising to these challenges, and has set four strategic objectives:
UNESCO is rising to these challenges, and has set four strategic objectives:
Our achievements: Snapshots of UNESCO's impact
• Find out more about UNESCO's main achievements in all fields, in every region of the world.
• Discover how we are achieving our strategic objectives, making a tangible impact, and transforming the world.
Impact stories
Find out how UNESCO is making an impact and building resilience in local communities around the world.
