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What is UNESCO? What to know as Trump withdraws US from program again
The U.S. is once again withdrawing from the United Nations' UNESCO program with the Trump administration labeling the ...
A look at UNESCO and its work as the US decides again to leave the cultural agency
With the support of international partners and $115 million in funding, the U.N. cultural agency UNESCO recently helped rebuild the Iraqi city of Mosul after it was devastated by the Islamic State ...
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Key to biodiversity conservation
The issue is of particular concern for UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which are representative of more than a fifth of global biodiversity. With more than 75,000 species of plants and trees, as ...
U.S. pulls out of UNESCO. Did you know these places in California are recognized by it?
Several places in Los Angeles and further north in California are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Here's what that means.
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How Many UNESCO Heritage Sites Are in Afghanistan? Calls to Protect ...
Sites inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List are "to be protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy," the global body says. Read more Seeking World Recognition, Taliban ...
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UNESCO launches global guidelines for corporate sector to protect World ...
‘UNESCO Guidance for the World Heritage ‘No-Go’ Commitment: Global standards for corporate sustainability’, issued today, aims to provide companies with standardized, industry-wide guidance to ...