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Engineers enlist NASA to send yet another time capsule to the moon — 24 sapphire discs will contain 'the very essence of humanity' printed over 170 billion pixels but who will read them?

Sanctuary on the Moon project will see 24 sapphire discs containing 'the very essence of humanity' dropped on the moon.

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Push for UN protection of clouds driven by 'weather weaponisation' fears

The French National Assembly was confronted with a demand this week to have the clouds in our skies protected by Unesco. The move comes amid concerns that weather systems could be scientifically manipulated for military or civilian use.

Radio France Internationale

Bolivian Indigenous groups assert claim to treasure of ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’

Descendants of miners who dug up gold, silver and emeralds worth billions call on Colombia to halt plan to lift cargo

The Guardian - US

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Education, Healthcare, Community Development: Joon Yang's Three-Pillars To Strengthening Underserved Communities

According to figures released by UNESCO in September 2023, 250 million children are missing out on any form of education.

International Business Times

UN grapples with itself over artificial intelligence and equality

The United Nations has unanimously approved its first resolution on artificial intelligence, with all member states agreeing to make sure the technology respects human rights. The UN also hopes that AI will help it achieve its development goals for 2030, which are well behind schedule.

France 24

Global water crisis fuelling more conflicts, UN report warns

Water resources under stress as economies and populations grow with 2.2 billion people lacking clean drinking water.

Al Jazeera

Navigating the global waterscape, its challenges

The world needs a sophisticated form of cross-border water governance, promoting effective and equitable water allocation among nations that share water resources

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Women and girls suffer first when droughts hit poor and rural areas, says UN

World water development report warns that access is major source of conflict between countries

The Guardian - UK

Family friendly: seven European destinations with a difference

European cities are traditionally the travel trend for couples, but they make the perfect playground for children too

The Guardian - UK

‘Holy grail of shipwrecks’: recovery of 18th-century Spanish ship could begin in April

The San José, sunk in 1708, has been at the center of a dispute over who has rights to the wreck, including $17bn in booty

The Guardian - US

Germany adds Berlin’s techno scene to Unesco cultural heritage list

List recognises techno scene’s contribution to Berlin’s cultural identity

The Guardian - UK

Too many trekkers spoil the mountains

Activists have called for stringent measures and access to be limited to only serious trekkers studying forests and the environment

The Hindu

UNESCO Reports Ukraine Needs UNESCO Reports Ukraine Needs Top News Billion For Scientific Rebuilding Billion For Scientific Rebuilding

Learn about the extensive damage to Ukraine's scientific infrastructure and cultural sites due to conflict with Russia, requiring significant funds for res...

Top News

Exploring The World's Top 10 Magnificent Coral Reefs

Discover the top 10 coral reef systems worldwide, from the Great Barrier Reef to Raja Ampat, teeming with marine life and vibrant corals.

Al Jazeera

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef hit by mass coral bleaching

Warming seas are threatening the home of thousands of marine species, but some corals can recover if temperatures cool.

The Hindu

Swadesh Darshan 2.0 to shore up amenities at Hampi

Establishing 'Traveler Nooks' at UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi to offer valuable services and amenities for tourists.

International Business Times

AI Tools Generate Sexist Content, Warns UN

The biggest players in the multibillion-dollar AI field train their algorithms on vast amounts of data largely pulled from the internet, which enables their tools to write in the style of Oscar Wilde or create Salvador Dali-inspired images.

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Women Break Into Japan's 'Masculine' Noh Theatre

Kimono-clad Mayuko Kashiwazaki delivers her lines in guttural tones and transforms into an evil snake in the lead role of a Japanese Noh play where, unusually, most of the cast are women.

The Hindu

Ezha, a women-led architectural group, shows the way in conservation architecture with their project in Kozhikode

Ezha, a women-led architectural group, wins accolades for conserving a heritage structure in Kozhikode

The Hindu

A.P. government sanctions ₹1 crore for development of Srimukhalingam temple in Srikakulam district

Andhra Pradesh government allocates ₹1 crore for Srimukhalingam temple development, aiming for UNESCO recognition, praised by temple chief priest.

The Guardian - UK

Entrance fees, visitor zones and taxes: how Europe’s biggest cities are tackling overtourism

From Seville to Venice to Amsterdam, Europe is learning to improve locals’ lives by curbing tourists’ enthusiasm

Wallpaper

Bahrain’s Pearling Path carves its way through its historic context

Culturally led regeneration project Pearling Path is set in a Unesco World Heritage Site, and embraces its surrounding Bahrain landscape

The Guardian - UK

It’s unhenged: millions will be denied one of England’s greatest views

A high court judge has ruled to allow the £1.7bn Stonehenge tunnel – and robbed motorists of a precious glimpse of something ancient, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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UNESCO Recognizes Peruvian Ceviche As Intangible Cultural Heritage

Explore the historical significance and cultural importance of Peruvian ceviche, from its artisan preparation to UNESCO recognition, and sustainable dining...

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