UNESCO Office in Kathmandu

08/08/2026

Celebrating International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

This 9 August, join us at Khulamanch, Kathmandu as we come together to honor the rich cultures, wisdom, and resilience of Indigenous communities in Nepal and around the world.

UNESCO is proud to support this celebration, because protecting Indigenous voices means protecting the living heritage, languages, and traditions that connect us to our past and guide us into the future. Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) isn't just history. It's identity, community, and knowledge passed down through generations.

Visit UNESCO stall for interactive quizzes and fun activities designed to deepen your understanding of Indigenous cultures and the importance of safeguarding ICH.

Be part of the celebration, learning, and solidarity!

📍 Khulamanch, Kathmandu
📅 9 August 2026
🕚 11 AM onwards

Let's stand together to celebrate diversity, preserve heritage, and amplify Indigenous voices.

06/08/2026

05/08/2026

Pre-departure meeting for the We Model United Nations (WEMUN) EXPO 2026

The selected Nepali delegates for the UNESCO-WEMUN Scholarship 2026 met with the representative of UNESCO Nepal and China Southern Airlines Nepal.

The meeting provided an opportunity for delegates to connect with UNESCO representatives and its partners, receive orientation ahead of their journey and reflect on their role as influential youth representing Nepal at the WEMUN Expo 2026 in Beijing.

Stay tuned to follow their journey of meaningful learning as they bring Nepal's voice, perspectives, and aspirations to the global stage!

04/08/2026

Meet Nepali Delegates of WEMUN EXPO 2026

We are delighted to introduce outstanding young delegates selected under the UNESCO-WEMUN Scholarship 2026, an initiative supporting Nepali youth engagement in global dialogues.

Through this scholarship, talented youths from Nepal will represent the country at the WE Model United Nations (WEMUN) EXPO 2026 in Beijing, one of Asia’s largest international Model UN conferences, bringing together more than 1,000 youth delegates from around the world. The initiative aims to strengthen global citizenship, intercultural understanding, leadership, public speaking, and collaboration skills among young people.

As part of the program, Nepali delegates will contribute to discussions on inclusive digital transformation, youth engagement, and Artificial Intelligence and Global Development (SSAIGD), while sharing Nepal’s perspectives on global challenges and opportunities. They will also help facilitate a youth-led session on bridging the digital divide and the role of youth and South-South Cooperation.

30/07/2026

The second workshop under the Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative (CSESI) on strengthening climate-related data access, collection, and use for decision-making in Nepal’s education sector has been successfully completed.

The two-day workshop brought together officials from the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), CEHRD-EMIS, and local governments to advance climate-resilient educational planning through improved data systems. During the workshop, participants reviewed the findings of the climate-related data mapping, needs, and gaps assessment such as validated recommendations for strengthening data ecosystems and identified specific improvements to the Integrated Education Management Information System (IEMIS).

Through group work and plenary discussions, stakeholders refined climate-related data fields and guidance for data collection at the school level, contributing to more effective monitoring of climate risks, school vulnerabilities, and the impacts of climate change on education.

Learn more about Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative: https://www.unesco.org/en/sustainable-development/education/climate-start-systems

29/07/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿

UNESCO Nepal is looking for highly motivated and creative candidates!

* Unit: Natural Sciences
* Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

The selected volunteer will support the unit’s ongoing programmes and activities under the direct supervision of the Sciences Unit lead.

* Deadline: 9 August 2026
* For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/call-volunteersciences-unit-scs

Note: The position is open to Nepali nationals only.

23/07/2026

विश्वभरका २७ करोड ३० लाख (२७३ मिलियन) बालबालिकाहरू अझै पनि विद्यालय जानबाट बञ्चित छन्।

(दिगो विकास लक्ष्य ४) हासिल गर्न अब मात्र चार वर्ष बाँकी रहँदा, द्वन्द्व, जलवायु परिवर्तन, आर्थिक कठिनाइ र तीव्र प्राविधिक रूपान्तरणका कारण शिक्षा प्रणालीहरू बढ्दो दबाबमा छन्।

थप जानकारी: https://www.unesco.org/sdg4education2030/en/tes-stocktake

273 million children worldwide remain out of school.

With just four years left to achieve , education systems are under increasing pressure from conflict, climate change, economic constraints and rapid technological transformation.

https://www.unesco.org/sdg4education2030/en/tes-stocktake

22/07/2026

The United Nations Resident Coordinator and Heads of Eight UN Agencies in Nepal met today with Hon. Minister Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal Shisir Khanal to reaffirm the United Nations longstanding partnership with Nepal and discuss priorities for the country's sustainable development.
The discussion focused on strengthening cooperation to advance Nepal's national priorities, including good governance, economic transformation, job creation, and harnessing the demographic dividend while ensuring no one is left behind.
The United Nations reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nepal's development ambitions through coordinated expertise, partnerships and collective action, building on nearly seven decades of collaboration with the Government and people of Nepal.

21/07/2026

#विश्वसम्पदा समितिको ४८औँ बैठक दक्षिण कोरियाको बुसानमा जारी छ।

आउँदा दिनहरूमा, विश्वभरका सदस्य राष्ट्रहरू, विज्ञहरू र साझेदारहरू उत्कृष्ट सर्वव्यापी मूल्य (Outstanding Universal Value) का सांस्कृतिक तथा प्राकृतिक सम्पदाहरूको संरक्षणलाई अगाडि बढाउन एक ठाउँमा भेला हुनेछन्।

समितिले विश्वसम्पदा सूचीमा सूचीकृत स्थलहरूको संरक्षणको अवस्थाको समीक्षा गर्नेछ, सूचीकरणका लागि प्राप्त नयाँ मनोनयनहरूको अध्ययन गर्नेछ र हाम्रा साझा सम्पदाको संरक्षणका लागि अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय सहकार्यलाई मजबुत बनाउनेछ।

🔗 https://unes.co/48whc

19/07/2026

युनेस्कोले अदालत र न्यायाधिकरणहरूमा एआई (AI) प्रणालीको प्रयोगसम्बन्धी सार्वजनिक जारी गरेको छ, जसले न्याय प्रणालीमा एआई प्रविधिको नैतिक र जिम्मेवारपूर्ण प्रयोगलाई मार्गदर्शन गर्न पहिलो विश्वव्यापी मापदण्ड स्थापना गरेको छ।

१६० भन्दा बढी देशहरू र ३६,००० न्यायिक अधिकारीहरूसँगको परामर्शमा आधारित यस निर्देशिकाले १५ वटा सर्वव्यापी सिद्धान्तहरूलाई रूपरेखा दिएको छ, जसले एआईले न्यायमा पहुँच, पारदर्शिता र मानव अधिकारलाई सुदृढ बनाउने कुरा सुनिश्चित गर्दछ, जसमा सधैं अर्थपूर्ण मानवीय रेखदेख रहनेछ।

🔗 https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000396582

UNESCO has released the Guidelines for the Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals, establishing the first global standard to guide justice systems in the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies.

Built on consultations with 160+ countries and 36,000 judicial actors, the Guidelines outline 15 universal principles to ensure AI strengthens access to justice, transparency and human rights—always under meaningful human oversight.

🔗 https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000396582