3rd Interregional Meeting of National Commissions for UNESCO, in Shanghai, China, 13-15 June, 2016

Group Picture of Participants at the 3rd Interregional Meeting of National Commissions for UNESCO  The 3rd Interregional Meeting of National Commissions for UNESCO was held in Shanghai, China, 13-15 June 2016.  116 countries participated at the meeting.  Some of the topics discussed were: The Role of National Commissions in the implementation of the Agenda 2030, Youth and.. read more →

Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions

  from left to right: Stein van Oosteren (Attache Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to UNESCO), Bernardo Aliaga (UNESCO secretariat in Paris), Paul Martens vice-chairperson ICG regional tsunami group Mr. Paul Martens was elected to the vice-chair position on the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for.. read more →

St. Maarten Delegation Attends UNESCO Conference in Curacao

Philipsburg – Representatives from St. Maarten participated in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s third joint island training on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) on May 17-20, 2016 in Willemstad, Curacao. The delegation consisted of Ms. Marcellia Henry, Secretary General of St. Maarten National Commission (NatCom) for UNESCO, Mrs. Sharine Allamby- Duncan, Policy.. read more →