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Press invitation - Press briefing: Two decades since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

PRESS INVITATION   Press briefing: Two decades since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami   On 26 December 2004, a tsunami killed 228,000 people in Asia. Could a tragedy of this magnitude happen again? UNESCO, the United Nations science organization, invites you to a press briefing to discuss the measures implemented over the past twenty years, including preparing coastal communities, building early-warning alert systems and deepening our understanding of these natural disasters. Journalists planning to cover this anniversary will have an opportunity to speak with the world's leading tsunami experts.   Two Online Press Briefings will be held to accommodate different time zones. Thursday 24 October, 10:00 CET and 16:00 CET Please register here.   The tragedy created a global wake-up call for tsunami monitoring and preparedness – topics on which UNESCO has taken a leading role.   Over the past two decades, UNESCO has developped and coordinated a global network of Tsunami Information Centers and Early Warning Systems that have drastically reduced response times and saved countless lives. The Organization has advanced scientific knowledge about tsunamis, including through in seabed mapping, studying the dynamics of tsunami generation and propagation, and how these waves interact with coastal environments and population centers. UNESCO is also working tirelessly to prepare coastal communities through its Tsunami Ready Program.   This press briefing will provide key insights into progress made so far, and the challenges that still remain, thanks to valuable input from leading tsunami experts:   Bernardo ALIAGA, Head of Tsunami Resilience, UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Laura KONG, Director of the International Tsunami Information Center, Honolulu, USA  Ardito M. KODIJAT, Head of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Information Centre, UNESCO Jakarta Office  Pradeep KHODDIPILI, Survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and Disaster Risk Reduction Officer, Sri Lanka   Press contact François WIBAUX, f.wibaux@unesco.org, +33 (0)1 45 68 07 46   UNESCO Newsroom All our press releases   Social media

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UNESCO bridges art and science at Art Basel Paris

PRESS RELEASE   UNESCO bridges art and science at Art Basel Paris   Paris, 16 October 2024 – At Art Basel Paris (18-20 October), UNESCO and Nautilus will present the triptych Resilience: Artistic Solutions for Human, Ocean and Biodiversity Challenges, an exhibition that brings together art and science in the search for a new balance between human beings and their environment.   "The union of science and art is fundamental to questioning and reinventing our relationship with the planet. We need both scientists and artists to understand and witness the wonders of biodiversity, and the urgent need to protect them. After Art Basel Miami in December 2023, UNESCO is delighted and proud to once again promoting this dialogue at Art Basel Paris," said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO.    In collaboration with Nautilus, Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy, the Schmidt Ocean Institute and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the exhibition Resilience: Artistic Solutions to Human, Ocean and Biodiversity Challenges presented by UNESCO at Art Basel Paris 2024 will consist of three collections:   Tsunami: Sea Change for Resilience: a series of portraits by Matt Porteous dedicated to the survivors of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, twenty years after the tragedy. The photographer is also the co-founder of Ocean Culture Life, a network that brings together content creators and environmental activists. Biodiversity: Through the Lens: a stunning visual exploration of biodiversity devised by Discover Earth, a global community platform through which creators, institutions and partners join forces to raise awareness of the beauty and fragility of our planet, and cooperate to preserve it. The Artists-at-Sea collection: works by artists Taiji Terasaki and Rebecca Rutstein inspired by their time on board the R/V Falkor, the oceanographic research vessel of the Schmidt Ocean Institute.   This triptych will be presented in a mixed print and digital format at the UNESCO-Nautilus exhibition in the Grand Palais, which will also host a series of meetings and presentations on art and science over three days.   Members of the public will also be able to discover the Tsunami: Sea Change for Resilience and Biodiversity: Through the Lens collections at their leisure on the outside of UNESCO headquarters until 31 October.   "Combining Nautilus' innate story-telling mission, UNESCO's mandate for culture, education and sciences, and a golden group of partners and artists, the exhibition invites us to contemplate the enduring forces of human and natural resilience. Even as we face an era of unprecedented environmental loss, these works of art show us that survival is not just about enduring; it is about adapting, evolving, and thriving against the odds," said John Steele, Founder and Publisher of Nautilus.   This is UNESCO's second participation in Art Basel. In December 2023, in Miami, the Organization highlighted the wonders of the deep sea and the importance of marine conservation alongside Nautilus and the Schmidt Ocean Institute. It also hosted several conferences bringing together artists and scientists. These initiatives testify to UNESCO's determination to place art at the heart of sustainable development.   About UNESCO   With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, culture, communication and information. Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO has offices in 54 countries and employs over 2300 people. UNESCO oversees more than 2000 World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks; networks of Creative, Learning, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities; and over 13 000 associated schools, university chairs, training and research institutions. Its Director-General is Audrey Azoulay.   "Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed" – UNESCO Constitution, 1945.   More information: www.unesco.org   Press contact François WIBAUX, f.wibaux@unesco.org, +33 (0)1 45 68 07 46   UNESCO Newsroom All our press releases   Social media

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Press invitation - UNESCO welcomes Dr. Jane Goodall for a “Speech for History”

PRESS INVITATION   UNESCO welcomes Dr. Jane Goodall for a "Speech for History"   On Saturday 19th October, UNESCO will welcome world-renowned ethologist and environmentalist Dr. Jane Goodall to deliver her "Speech for History", in recognition of her role as a pioneer of animal protection and environmental activism for over six decades.     What? A Speech for History with Dr. Jane Goodall When? Saturday 19 October 2024, press arrivals from 13:30 Where? UNESCO Headquarters: 125 avenue de Suffren, 75007 Paris Please register here to request press accreditation.   Dr. Goodall's "Speech for History", delivered on the eve of her 90th birthday, will feature a 40-minute address, followed by a one-hour Q&A session. Over 1,200 participants will have the opportunity to listen to and interact with this leading figure in the fight for the protection of the environment. Jane Goodall's speech will follow in the tradition of iconic speeches delivered at UNESCO.   Before the conference, Dr Goodall will be received by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. To mark the visit, they will also jointly plant a Jane Goodall rosebush – a variety of rose cultivated in her honor – in the Organization's garden.   Program:   14:00 - Planting of the Jane Goodall rose bush 14:30 - Opening remarks by Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO 14:45 - Speech by Jane Goodall 15:30 - Q&A session   UNESCO and Dr. Jane Goodall: A Natural Partnership Dr. Goodall's advocacy for biodiversity and respect for all living beings resonates strongly with UNESCO's work aimed at safeguarding biodiversity and promoting environmental education, particularly through its Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. Tanzania's Gombe National Park, where Dr. Goodall conducted much of her ground-breaking research on chimpanzees, was designated as part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2018, meaning that the area is now better protected against unsustainable development and the exploitation of natural resources. UNESCO protected sites around the world, as World Heritage Sites and Biosphere Reserves, are currently home to twelve species of great apes.   Dr. Jane Goodall: A Lifetime of Impact Dr. Goodall is recognized globally for her work revolutionizing primatology and redefining the relationship between humans and animals. Since her early groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, she has devoted her life to animal welfare, environmental conservation, and promoting a message of hope and individual action. As the Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, she has inspired countless individuals to contribute to the protection of wildlife and the environment. Her Roots & Shoots youth-led action program, active in over 60 countries, empowers young people to take leadership roles in their communities.   Press contact François WIBAUX, f.wibaux@unesco.org, +33 (0)145 68 07 46   UNESCO Newsroom All our press releases   Social media

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UNESCO awarded for its action to protect the ocean

PRESS RELEASE   UNESCO awarded for its action to protect the ocean   Paris/Barcelona, 30 September 2024 – Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, received the 2024 La Vanguardia Prize in the Sustainable Development category at a ceremony held on Monday at the Palau de Congressos in Barcelona, in the presence of Pedro Sanchez, President of the Spanish Government. The award recognizes UNESCO's global leadership in ocean protection.   "UNESCO is honoured to receive this award, which recognizes the important work carried out by its experts to better understand, protect and educate about the ocean. I would also like to share this distinction with the thousands of scientists, educators, site managers and artists who work alongside us every day through our global cooperation networks. Saving the ocean is a global challenge that must mobilize us all", declared Audrey Azoulay.   The La Vanguardia Prizes, created by the newspaper of the same name, are presented each year to half a dozen personalities and institutions for outstanding achievements in fields such as culture, science or entrepreneurship. UNESCO has become the very first international organization to receive this award, in the Sustainable Development category.   The award recognizes UNESCO's cross-disciplinary action to protect the ocean and marine biodiversity, especially through its programmes that support scientific research, environmental education and the safeguarding of marine sites, as well as ancestral know-how and knowledge linked to the ocean.   UNESCO is among the most pioneering organizations in the field of ocean sciences, with the creation in 1960 of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission which has established itself as a global authority within ocean science community.   The Organization is behind the creation of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS), which has inventoried more than 190,000 species to date. The Organization also coordinates high-resolution mapping of the seabed.   Since 2021, UNESCO has been leading the United Nations Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development, which has already raised $1 billion to fund more than 500 projects. The Organization is also helping more than 100 countries to develop their ocean and environmental education, by adapting their school curricula and textbooks.   Finally, UNESCO protects nearly 300 marine sites around the world, which include exceptionally rich ecosystems, thanks to its World Heritage Convention and its Biosphere Reserves programme.   About UNESCO   With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, culture, communication and information. Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO has offices in 54 countries and employs over 2300 people. UNESCO oversees more than 2000 World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks; networks of Creative, Learning, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities; and over 13 000 associated schools, university chairs, training and research institutions. Its Director-General is Audrey Azoulay.   "Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed" – UNESCO Constitution, 1945.   More information: www.unesco.org   Press contact François WIBAUX, f.wibaux@unesco.org, +33 (0)1 45 68 07 46   UNESCO Newsroom All our press releases   Social media

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