Alpinism awarded Unesco Intangible Heritage status
Alpinism has officially been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list. Its candidacy had been jointly submitted by France, Italy and Switzerland.
10 November is the World Science Day for Peace and Development
World Science Day for Peace and Development aims to raise the awareness on the importance of science in promoting a sustainable development and paving the way for peace.
2019 is the International Year of Indigenous Languages. In defence of those fighting for their identity
Indigenous languages are an invaluable heritage that must be protected alongside the rights of native peoples. For this reason, the UN has declared 2019 the International Year of Indigenous Languages.
The Belize barrier reef is officially no longer in danger
The Belize coral reef was threatened by oil drills, but the population mobilised and the government listened. UNESCO has now removed it from the list of world heritage in danger.
Timeless Matera, a journey into Italy’s city of stone
Timeless Matera is a journey into the fascinating, eternal Sassi of Matera. Watch the video of Italy’s city of stone.
Yoga joins Unesco’s world heritage list
Yoga is based on unifying the mind with the body and soul. The benefits of this ancient Indian discipline have now been recognised by Unesco.
Help save Belize’s reef, with an email
Quasi in 150mila hanno firmato un appello del Wwf al governo del Belize: salvi la seconda barriera corallina più grande del mondo e la Grande Voragine Blu.
Why Eurovision has banned the Palestinian flag. Like it has done with ISIS
This year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Constest has prevented the Palestinian national flag from being flown during the event, just like it has done with the Islamic State’s.
23 April is World Book and Copyright Day
World Book and Copyright Day aims to promote literature and publishing, as well as protect intellectual property through copyright.
The Galapagos Islands create a new marine sanctuary to protect sharks
A new marine reserve the size of Belgium has been created in Ecuador to protect the Galapagos Islands, threatened by illegal fishing and oil drilling.