National value of UNESCO report published

Published: 23 July 2020

UNESCO projects can help build a greener, more equal and more peaceful world

The UK National Commission for UNESCO has published new research showing UNESCO projects can help build a greener, more equal and more peaceful world, while also creating financial value. 

The research highlights the cultural, environmental and financial value of 76 UNESCO projects in the UK. It reveals a creative network rooted in community, rich in potential, and impacting lives here and around the world.

Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General, said: "At a time when we all look for solutions to build more resilient societies after Covid-19, UNESCO sites offer a wealth of concrete actions to reinvent our relationship with nature, to develop decent jobs and foster social cohesion. This report by the UK National Commission to UNESCO is a blueprint for sustainability, and I believe all Countries can take inspiration from this research."

The UNESCO RILA team are delighted to be selectd as one of the key case studies in the report

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First published: 23 July 2020