UNESCO (@unesco)

Still unfinished. Always unforgettable. 🤍 Step inside the iconic @Basílica de la Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s masterpiece where nature, faith, and creativity come together in perfect harmony. Its Nativity Façade, recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, is a testament to pure architectural…

Threats evolve. Impunity endures. 🌍 86% of journalist killings worldwide remain unresolved. Every journalist deserves protection. Every killing deserves justice. On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, we call for action to protect journalists, end impunity and…

Creative Cities. Learning Cities. Cities preserving their heritage and building a sustainable future. 🌍 UNESCO brings cities around the world together to share ideas, inspire change and shape better futures #ForThePeople. #WorldCitiesDay

The algorithm isn't the only one influencing your feed. Plot twist: You're in the group chat too! Every click, like and share counts: #WeAllPlayAPart! 🌐 Join us to mark #GlobalMILWeek.

Caught on camera: the “ghost of the mountains” 🐆📸 On the International Day of the #SnowLeopard, catch a rare glimpse of this elusive big cat, recorded by trail cameras in the Almaty Biosphere Reserve, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

🎭 Dance, music, theatre and humour behind a mask! On International Day of the #IntangibleHeritage, discover Talchum, the masked dance drama of the Republic of Korea. #Talchum #LivingHeritage

Look who's on camera! 🐾📸 On #WorldAnimalDay, meet the wild residents of Kazakhstan's Almaty Biosphere Reserve, caught on trail cameras 🇰🇿 It's one of 797 UNESCO biosphere reserves: living laboratories where biodiversity is protected and local communities thrive in harmony with nature 🌍 #ForNature

Today is International Coffee Day! ☕️ Hot or cold, served from a traditional dallah or prepared in a cezve, coffee is part of traditions shared across generations and cultures. From hospitality and friendship to the simple pleasure of sharing a cup, coffee traditions continue to bring people…

What does it take to welcome a Pope? 🎬 Behind every historic visit, there are many people working behind the scenes. From protocol and security to interpretation, technical teams, broadcasting, communications and countless details in between, colleagues across UNESCO worked together to welcome…

What do stones remember? In #AlUla, every mark holds a message; every carving bears the trace of the hand that made it.  Etched into sandstone cliffs, thousands of inscriptions have outlived the people and civilizations that carved them — preserving journeys, beliefs and lives that no memory alone…

Sailing teams race for the win. This one's also racing for the ocean 🌊⛵ UNESCO and @Luna Rossa Team are renewing their partnership ahead of the 38th America's Cup. Their goal: growing #OceanLiteracy through SEA BEYOND, the project by Prada Group conducted in partnership with the UNESCO IOC since…

🥁 Centuries of rhythm, a millennium of heritage. 🐉 Today, the Mayang Miao community in Hunan joins communities across China to celebrate the #DragonBoatFestival! For nearly 1,000 years, they have passed down this vibrant tradition. Dive into their celebrations today as they honor this…

What makes a story endure? The answer lies in the people who carry it forward. For generations, the Rawis of AlUla have carried stories across deserts, through family gatherings, and across time — preserving memories that no inscription alone could hold. Meet the storytellers who have inherited…

🎞️ Did you know old films can smell like vinegar? It's a real thing , and a warning sign that priceless archives are deteriorating. UNESCO is working to safeguard more than 16,000 films dating back to the 1940s, preserving stories, memories and moments that shaped our world. This…

🌿 Big news on #WorldEnvironmentDay: UNESCO designates 14 new #BiosphereReserves! 🌎 These territories are living examples of how people and nature can thrive together: protecting biodiversity, supporting sustainable development and strengthening local communities. #ForThePeople #ForNature

POV: you take a ride into history 🚲 This #WorldBicycleDay, we're taking you through the Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto — a #UNESCO #WorldHeritage site since 2002. From stunning Baroque streets to breathtaking architecture, this is your reminder that some of the best ways to explore are…

📌 Not just a sticky note — a global mission. Across its #WorldHeritage sites, #BiosphereReserves and #GlobalGeoparks, UNESCO works with communities and scientists around the world to protect the ecosystems that sustain us all. #BiodiversityDay #ForNature

For 15 years, International Jazz Day has celebrated jazz as a force to bring people together. Hear 2026 Jazz Day artists — UNESCO Artist for Peace Marcus Miller, @Jacob Collier, Lizz Wright, Till Brönner and Bia Ferreira — share their personal cultural perspectives on the power of jazz. Tune in…

Discover the 12 new #UNESCOGeoparks, highlighting Earth's geological history 🌍 With new designations in 🇨🇳 🇫🇷 🇬🇷 🇮🇪 🇯🇵 🇲🇾 🇵🇹 🇷🇺 🇹🇳 🇺🇾, the global network now includes 241 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 51 countries. Join us in honouring their key role in protecting our planet's geodiversity…

#EarthDay reminds us that protecting biodiversity means protecting life itself. 🌍 Across 784 biosphere reserves, 235 natural #WorldHeritage sites and 229 UNESCO Global Geoparks, UNESCO works with communities worldwide to safeguard species and the habitats they depend on. #ForNature #ForThePeople

Peace, carved in stone. On #ChineseLanguageDay, master Si Weihao brings to life the message of “World Peace” through the art of Chinese seal engraving — an ancient artistic practice inscribed on UNESCO’s #IntangibleHeritage List. This refined art form, rooted in centuries of tradition, continues…

Women in AlUla carry legacy into the future. Meet a master Sadu weaver whose fingers hold generations of knowledge, and a young stone engraver etching identity into ancient rock—continuing a tradition that has shaped AlUla’s landscape for thousands of years. For millennia, AlUla has been a…

🌊 The ocean covers about 70% of our planet and is Earth’s largest living space. Yet, less than 30% of the seafloor has been mapped in high resolution, and humans have explored under 0.001% of the deep ocean. UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission works to close these knowledge gaps by…

🌻 Think math is just numbers? From sunflower spirals following the Fibonacci sequence to the perfect hexagons of a honeycomb, math is written into the world around us. But the same mathematics behind these natural patterns also helps us tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. Through…

International Polar Bear Day ❄️ At this time of year, polar bear moms and newborn cubs are tucked away in snow dens. As the Arctic warms, their frozen homes are at risk. UNESCO advances research and global cooperation to protect frozen ecosystems, strengthen scientific knowledge, and preserve…

AI can get health facts wrong. And your well-being can’t afford it. AI can make mistakes. Media and Information Literacy helps you question, verify, and protect yourself online. Because critical thinking isn’t optional. It’s essential. #SaferInternet #MIL

Planning a trip? ✈️ AI can suggest, but it can’t guarantee. Media and Information Literacy can help you scroll smart, think critically, and stay safe online. Because AI can make mistakes. #SaferInternet #MIL

On #WorldWhaleDay, we spotlight these ocean engineers! 🐋✨ They mix the seas, boost carbon-capturing plankton, and keep marine life thriving. Yet they remain under threat. Protecting whales means protecting the balance of our ocean. 🌊 Thats why through its marine #WorldHeritage sites, #UNESCO works…

AI can make mistakes. Media and Information Literacy can help you catch them. Join #UNESCO’s call for critical thinking and responsible information use! #MIL #SaferInternet

Just because #AI says it… doesn’t mean it’s true! Know how to spot the red flags 🚩 The fix? Media and Information Literacy. Your go-to toolkit for scrolling safe, not just smart. On #SaferInternetDay, join #UNESCO and remember that AI can make mistakes.