Solving global challenges requires strong collaboration. UNESCO is moving beyond traditional funding models, and building partnerships with governments, the private sector, foundations and others. 

Together we can change policies,mobilize resources, influence sustainable business practices, share knowledge and create innovation. 

Solving global challenges requires strong collaboration. UNESCO is moving beyond traditional funding models, and creating partnerships with governments, the private sector, foundations and others. 

Together we can change policies,  influence sustainable business practices, share knowledge and create innovation. 

UNESCO and LVMH partnership

UNESCO and LVMH Group expand their joint actions for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development

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2025 MOPAN Assessment

Highlighting UNESCO's strong progress

 

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UNESCO-Nordic Partnership

Over a decade of impact at a glance

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AlUla: the Renaissance of an Oasis

Reimagining AlUla’s Heritage and Future

UNESCO Mission in AlUla
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UNESCO-Japan Partnership

Strengthening the longstanding partnership in 2024

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Facts and figures

USD$ 496MM
raised in voluntary contributions

2024 was a record year for UNESCO.

462
contributors:

spanning governments, multilateral institutions, and the private sector.

184
countries supported:

51.8% of which in Africa, UNESCO’s priority region.

2925
projects and programmes supported:

predominantly in Education and Natural Sciences.

The UNESCO family

As an integral part of the UNESCO family, our institutes, centres, ambassadors and networks are unique relays for our action, advancing sustainable development and peace across the globe.