Unesco Namibia

05/06/2026

As environmental challenges intensify, so does the noise around them.

Today, disinformation goes beyond denial, it fuels delay, doubt and discouragement. And when people cannot trust or understand information, meaningful environmental action becomes harder. Journalism is more essential than ever, connecting global environmental issues to everyday realities and empowering informed action.

This , UNESCO and OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media have launched the publication, “Reporting the Environment”, a practical manual to help journalists tackle environmental disinformation, AI-generated content, investigative reporting and safety, designed for real newsroom conditions.
Because protecting environmental information also means protecting those who produce it.

Read it here: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000398314

Join us for the webinar "Santa Marta and the Future of Climate Journalism" on Tuesday, 9 June: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O7and7z1TxW-WpUYG634yQ?fbclid=IwY2xjawSPlohleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFObE50cG9PRlcxcllKQlZLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHt8srh4nA0L_DOSJLfBC6e1nhY2JMSct9L3MGAU58vDwqC4id60vQ3Q8W__Q_aem_pD6WI7sggp19iYiT3Di8og #/registration

Developed with contributions of Covering Climate Now, the Environmental Investigative Forum (EIF), Fondation Hirondelle, NICHE (Università Ca' Foscari Venezia ), the Pulitzer Center, and the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.

05/06/2026

Today, on World Environment Day, UNESCO and OSCE RFoM are releasing a new resource, Reporting the Environment: A Practical Manual for Journalists. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000398314
Developed with contributions from Covering Climate Now, the Environmental Investigative Forum (EIF), Fondation Hirondelle, NICHE (Ca’ Foscari University of Venice), the Pulitzer Center, and the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (University of Oxford), the manual provides practical guidance, tools and examples to support reporting on climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, science, disinformation and environmental accountability.
An upcoming webinar, bringing together perspectives from the recent Santa Marta meeting and from journalists working on the frontlines of environmental reporting will explore what the future of climate journalism may look like and what it means for journalists covering climate and environmental issues at a time of growing disinformation and pressure on newsrooms.
Register here : https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O7and7z1TxW-WpUYG634yQ #/registration

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

🔬Are you or someone you know shaping the future of STEM?

The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize in STEM. is open for nominations and applications. This biennial Prize honours outstanding young innovators under 40 whose STEM work drives research, education and international cooperation.

📅 Deadline: 30 November 2026
🔗 Apply now or nominate a candidate: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/third-edition-unesco-al-fozan-international-prize-promotion-young-scientists-science-technology

04/06/2026

🌍📱 How can families help children navigate today’s digital world safely, responsibly, and confidently?

Join UNESCO on 22 June 2026 for the global launch of the UNESCO–CLEMI / Réseau Canopé Family Guide for the Digital Age, a new resource designed to empower families with practical Media and Information Literacy (MIL) tools for the digital era.

This hybrid event will bring together global experts, policymakers, educators, families, and young people to explore rights-based approaches to digital engagement and co-create solutions to common online challenges.

🗓️ 22 June 2026
⏰ 14:30–16:30 (Paris time)
📍 UNESCO Headquarters, Paris & Online

Register now and be part of the conversation shaping a safer and more informed digital future for families:
HTTPS://INDICO.UN.ORG/EVENT/1024231/

04/06/2026

🌍🎷 Namibia joined the world in celebrating International Jazz Day 2026 under the theme “Ladies First: Namibian Voices, Global Language,” highlighting the power of jazz as a universal language of creativity, expression, and cultural unity.

🌐 Read the full story on our website.

https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/international-jazz-day-2026-namibia-ladies-first-namibian-voices-global-language

Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre Embassy of France to Namibia - Ambassade de France en Namibie Energy100 FM Ministry of Education Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Kagiso KG Moloi

Namibia celebrated International Jazz Day 2026 with women-led performances highlighting jazz as a global language for culture and dialogue.

04/06/2026

🌍 Namibia commemorated World Press Freedom Day 2026 in Windhoek, marking a historic milestone with the official handover of the Windhoek Declaration’s UNESCO Memory of the World inscription certificate to the National Archives of Namibia.

📜 The recognition affirms the global significance of the 1991 Windhoek Declaration and Namibia’s enduring role in advancing press freedom, democratic governance, and access to information.

🌐 Read the full story on our website.

https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/namibia-commemorates-world-press-freedom-day-2026-and-celebrates-historic-windhoek-declaration

Namibia NatCom Ministry of Education Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Ministry of Information and Communication Technology - Republic of Namibia Delegation of the European Union to Namibia Embassy of Finland in Windhoek - Suomen suurlähetystö Windhoekissa NMT Media Foundation University of Namibia (UNAM) Namibia University of Science and Technology - NUST Namibian Broadcasting Corporation

Namibia marked World Press Freedom Day 2026 with the official handover of the Windhoek Declaration's UNESCO Memory of the World certificate to the National Archives.

02/06/2026

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Do you have a drive for coding and an interest in AI initiatives? Well, here is an opportunity for all learners with interest to join this online voluntary session.

01/06/2026

🎥 Watch highlights from Namibia’s World Press Freedom Day 2026 commemoration, including the official handover of the Windhoek Declaration inscription certificate following its recognition on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.

Namibia joined the world in observing World Press Freedom Day, with the official handover of the Windhoek Declaration inscription certificate.The declaration...

31/05/2026

🌍 The UNESCO Windhoek Office Annual Report 2025 is now available online!

We are pleased to share the UNESCO Windhoek Office Annual Report 2025, highlighting key achievements, partnerships, and the impact of our work across Namibia throughout the past year.

🌐 Read the full report here:

https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000398234?posInSet=9&queryId=286e0737-91cd-4343-ab9e-c81136e99dd1

The report reflects UNESCO’s continued commitment to advancing education, science, culture, communication and information, as well as our collective efforts towards sustainable development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Namibia, development partners, stakeholders, and colleagues whose support, collaboration, and guidance have made these achievements possible.



Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy - MIME Ministry of Information and Communication Technology - Republic of Namibia Ministry of Education Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Namibia NatCom National Commission on Research, Science and Technology - NCRST Salt Essential I.T. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung KAS Namibia/ Angola Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre Delegation of the European Union to Namibia NIED National Heritage Council of Namibia Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa Namibia University of Science and Technology - NUST International University of Management Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism National Planning Commission of Namibia Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF)