UNESCO

Pharrell Williams Named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
Fashion

Pharrell Williams Named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador

“I never dreamed in 51 years that I would be standing at a podium like this.”

UNESCO Honors Brancusi's Sculptures as World Heritage
Art 

UNESCO Honors Brancusi's Sculptures as World Heritage

Considered among the most significant public artworks of the 20th century.

Berlin Techno Receives UNESCO ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ Status
Music

Berlin Techno Receives UNESCO ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ Status

“Another milestone for Berlin techno producers, artists, club operators and event organizers.”


The French Baguette Is Now a UNESCO-Certified Piece of "Intangible Cultural Heritage"
Food & Beverage

The French Baguette Is Now a UNESCO-Certified Piece of "Intangible Cultural Heritage"

Deemed as something that “celebrates the French way of life.”

Arabic Calligraphy Has Made UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List
Art

Arabic Calligraphy Has Made UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List

A practice that started in the 6th Century CE.

"Jurassic Park" Project in Komodo National Park Will Continue Despite UNESCO Warnings
Travel

"Jurassic Park" Project in Komodo National Park Will Continue Despite UNESCO Warnings

Home to 5,700 giant lizards.

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