The Network is delighted to announce that UNESCO has recognised culture as an integral component of advancing a more equitable future.
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UNESCO’s pact for the Future places culture at the heart of its response to the strategic challenges of our century and recognises the essential role this sector plays in the cohesion and transformation of our societies.
This recognition comes only a few days after the landmark declaration by Ministers of Culture of G7 countries at the G7 meeting in Naples on 20 September 2024. The Declaration adopts an inclusive view of culture spanning “natural and cultural heritage, tangible and intangible, the arts, creative industries and knowledge systems” and its “intrinsic value beyond its social, environmental and economic benefits”, mirroring the comprehensive UNESCO programmes for culture. This represents a decisive step towards integrating culture into social and economic policies in the world’s largest economies and the contribution of UNESCO as a leading multilateral partner.