UNESCO is seeking an intern to assist the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, Venice (Italy), in the implementation of its activities relating to the Bureau’s intersectoral programme of work. Duration: 3 to 6 months approx. Period: from November 2022, with starting date to be agreed upon with the selected applicant.

UNESCO, through its Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, the British Council and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) are seeking for expressions of interest from junior and senior consultants to support the delivery of the “Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans” (CC4WBs) project.

The UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, Venice (Italy) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified and experienced supplier (individuals, teams or firms/institutions) to possibly prepare a Feasibility Study for an Urban Plan for Areas and Structures of State Significance for the protected coastal zone in the Ohrid Region.

The “ Water Resources: from the Dolomites to the Sea” symposium, organised from 7 to 9 July 2022 by the Municipality of Venice, in cooperation with CAI Mestre, CNR, Europe Direct Venice-Veneto, Fondazione Dolomiti and the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, was hosted at Rifugio Galassi in the Dolomites World Heritage site. The event discussed the need to promote sustainable water management, notably in mountain areas, and brought together experts, politicians, mountain enthusiasts, museum curators, professors and researchers to discuss the importance of water resources and their management from source to ocean.

Following the decision of the 41st session of the General Conference, 3 November 2022 will be the first International Day for Biosphere Reserves. The contribution of biosphere reserves to sustainable development and the importance of improving the relationship between people and their environment will be showcased in events held around the world. Biosphere reserves work through the natural and social sciences to improve people’s livelihoods and safeguard natural and managed ecosystems by promoting innovative approaches to economic development that are socially, culturally and environmentally sustainable.