1. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) “Building peace in the minds of men and women”

2. UNESCO pursues its objectives through five major programs: Education Natural Sciences Social and Human Sciences Culture Communication and Information

3. UNESCO and Sustainable Development Goals EDUCATION The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an ambitious, aspirational and universal agenda to wipe out poverty through sustainable development by 2030. When the UN adopted the new Agenda in September 2015, the international community recognized that education was essential for the success of all 17 of its goals.

4. Natural Science The new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development represents a significant step forward in the recognition of the contribution of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to the sustainable development. Throughout its 70 years of history, UNESCO has been a true facilitator of the world wide cooperation, via its networks and centers, especially the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries, and the World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries, a driving force to advance scientific expertise and respond to the needs of young scientists.Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countriesWorld Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries

5. UNESCO’s role in constructing a global culture of communities In order to help societies around the world to better understand, mitigate and adapt to global change, over 30 programs contribute to creating knowledge and raising awareness of climate change, associated risks and ethical implications.

6. Water securityWater security is the focus of UNESCO’s International Hydrological Program (IHP) Sustainable water management contributes to food security by solving issues at the nexus of water with food and agriculture. Today, most of the people lacking access to clean water and basic sanitation live in cities in developing countries, where IHP promotes new approaches to manage increasingly scarce resources that are under pressure from climate change and population growth.

7. Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB) Through its MAB Program UNESCO promotes the sustainable ecosystems, forest management, combating desertification and halting biodiversity loss. The biosphere reserves are learning sites for sustainable development, where interdisciplinary approaches are tested to understand and manage interactions between social and ecological systems.

8. Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES ) In order to provide the knowledge base needed to address the current decline in biodiversity and ecosystem services, UNESCO IPBES leads efforts to ensure respect for indigenous knowledge within the Platform. indigenous knowledge

9. Social and Human Sciences To enable people to create and use knowledge for just and inclusive societies! To strengthen the link between research, knowledge, policy and practice. To advance innovative thinking that holds the potential for transforming societies across different facets of the SDGs.

10. Intergovernmental Council of MOST Program Through research, foresight and management of social transformation to advance innovative thinking that holds the potential for transforming societies across different facets of the SDGs.

11. IGC Program for Bioethics UNESCO protects the right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress (REBSP) and the principle of the sharing of benefits. UNESCO puts special attention to the bioethics and ethics of science and technology.

12. PRIORITY YOUTH More than ever, it is now time to improve investment in research, policies and programs where youth prosper and engage as responsible social actors and innovators. There is a large space for young scientists to join the Scientific Family of UNESCO.

13. CULTURE Placing culture at the heart of development policies constitutes an essential investment in the world's future. It is a pre-condition to successful globalization processes that take into account the principle of cultural diversity. A culture of peace should be promoted as a key enabler for sustainable development

14. A culture of peace as a key enabler for sustainable development Cultural literacy needs to be strengthened at a large scale. UNESCO promotes new opportunities and spaces for dialogue and cooperation through intercultural competences, based on shared values, mutual understanding and respect, empathy, reconciliation and trust.

15. Culture within the framework of Sustainable Development Goals It is the first time that the international development agenda refers to culture - related to education, sustainable cities, food security, environment, economic growth, sustainable consumption and production patterns, peaceful and inclusive societies.

16. UNESCO advocates the recognition of the vital role that freedom of expression and access to information and knowledge play in sustainable societies. Inclusive Knowledge Societies are the way forward, as they build on the sum of human ingenuity, technical innovation and the power of information and knowledge. Communication and Information

17. Intergovernmental Council of the IFAP – Information for All Program In 2016, more than 86 IFAP National Committees exist, providing a focus at the country level and an opportunity to interpret and mobilize the IFAP vision for local communities. IFAP is UNESCO's response to the challenges and opportunities of the Information Society. IFAP works closely with NGOs, particularly those with expertise in information management and preservation.

18. Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies Over the last decade, we have witnessed technological development at a scale and speed unprecedented in the history of humankind. Information is central to development. Information is essential for survival and sustainability. Information is the pathway to understanding and peace.

19. Media development UNESCO’s approach is both knowledge-driven and context-sensitive. It takes into account the challenges and opportunities created by the rapidly changing media environment. We need the media to be fully literate and competent with a positive approach.

20. Networking within and with UNESCO Each Member state is invited to establish: A National Committee for each Scientific UNESCO Program UNESCO Associated Schools UNESCO Chairs Associated International NGO’s

21. National Committees of the Programs NC’s are non-profit organizations that represent each UNESCO Program in a particular country. The major aim of a National Committee is the organization and coordination of the outreach within the country’s multi stakeholders and to sustain linkages to the HQ’s and to other NC’s. IHP, MAB, MOST, IFAP, National Committees on Bioethics, Geoscience and much more – within the National Commission for UNESCO.

22. UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPNet) Program established in 1953 to encourage schools worldwide to educate students on issues related to UNESCO. In 2016, it includes more than 8000 educational institutions in over 170 countries. ASPnet schools conduct their own projects, linking with schools from other countries, or become involved in a UNESCO-coordinated activity or project. A national coordinator is housed at the National Commission and serves as liaison between the schools and UNESCO.

23. UNESCO Chairs An international network of 694 UNESCO Chairs, involving over 770 institutions in 127 countries. UNITWIN Network in Higher EDU – important role for research and science. The Chair’s work together with NGO’s, foundations, public and private sector. In Slovakia: 3 UNESCO Chairs – in Bratislava, Zvolen and Presov

24. UNESCO associated NGOs UNESCO has official relations with 346 International non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Most of these are what UNESCO calls "operational".

25. UNESCO Awards 22 prizes in education, science, culture and peace

26. UNESCO's field offices Around 60 field offices across the globe.