UNESCO-Japan Partnership

Our shared priorities

Building on Japan’s domestic knowledge and know-how, shared priorities at the heart of UNESCO and Japan’s longstanding partnership include the protection of all forms of heritage, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Disaster Risk Reduction, the UN Ocean Decade, Emerging technologies such as AI and neurotechnology, and the promotion of MONDIACULT 2022 Declaration.

Japan’s unwavering support, characterized by its highly predictable contributions and strategic dialogue, has been instrumental in shaping visions for peace and a sustainable future.

Between 23 and 26 April 2024, UNESCO and the Government of Japan will hold an annual review meeting. The Government of Japan has been supporting UNESCO’s activities through various funding instruments and the experts’ technical contributions.

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Japan: a leading supporter to UNESCO's crisis response

Japan plays a leading role in UNESCO’s actions in support of Ukraine. As of April 2024, Japan has committed a total of $24.6 million to restore cultural heritage, education and media for Ukraine’s recovery.

Japan has been a strong supporter for literacy and non-formal education and is also supporting the sustainable management of Bamiyan currently listed as World Heritage in danger.

Japan is supporting the provision of mental health and psychosocial support to children in the Gaza Strip.

committed to restore cultural heritage, education and media for Ukraine’s recovery

have used a model lesson on ancient manuscripts

and 100 partners engaged with ESD for 2030 Global Network

across Ocean Decade social media platforms

of support provided

to safeguard and develop the Ankor World Heritage site

students in LAC

benefitted from school safety assessment for multi-hazard resilience

A video message from H.E. Mr KANO Takehiro, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Japan to UNESC

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A video message from H.E. Mr KANO Takehiro, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Japan to UNESCO

Impact stories

Discover the winning green solutions from this year’s hackathon for World Engineering Day

Discover the winning green solutions from this year’s hackathon for World Engineering Day

Broadcasts to foster dialogue and understanding among refugees and host communities

Broadcasts to foster dialogue and understanding among refugees and host communities

UNESCO and partners provide emergency support for migrant children on the Thai-Myanmar border

UNESCO and partners provide emergency support for migrant children on the Thai-Myanmar border

Making waves: Surfer and environmentalist Pacha Light

Making waves: Surfer and environmentalist Pacha Light

UNESCO's programmes supported by Japan

Education for Sustainable Development

Education in Emergencies

Culture in Emergencies

Disaster Risk Reduction

Documentary Heritage

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Global media defence fund

Freedom of expression and safety of journalists

More on UNESCO-Japan partnership

Bringing Living Heritage to the Classrooms in Japan

Bringing Living Heritage to the Classrooms in Japan

ESD youth network expands in Japan

ESD youth network expands in Japan

UNESCO Fostering Strategic Cooperation with Tohoku University in Japan

UNESCO Fostering Strategic Cooperation with Tohoku University in Japan

Japan to raise its partnership with UNESCO

Japan to raise its partnership with UNESCO

UNESCO holds a strategic dialogue with Japan over shared priorities

UNESCO holds a strategic dialogue with Japan over shared priorities

Aya Biosphere Reserve officially inaugurated in Japan

Aya Biosphere Reserve officially inaugurated in Japan

ESD guideline reaching to thousands of schools in Japan

ESD guideline reaching to thousands of schools in Japan

Call for nominations: UNESCO - Japan Prize on ESD

Call for nominations: UNESCO - Japan Prize on ESD

UNESCO-Japan Partnership Infographic

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