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Cuba warns at UNESCO that sanctions hinder open science

Published on: May 6, 2021
12:34

Paris, May 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Thursday warned at UNESCO about the obstacle that unilateral coercive measures represent to materialize open science, an initiative to achieve an inclusive benefit from the scientific breakthroughs.

Cuba champions reduction of digital and technological divides

Published on: April 30, 2021
09:17

Paris, Apr 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Thursday spoke out at a UNESCO Forum for reduction of digital and technological divides and international cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), the Cuban permanent mission reiterated during an online Intergovernmental meeting of the Special Experts Group to draw up recommendations for AI´s ethical use.

UNESCO cautions about oceans losing their ability to absorb carbon

Published on: April 29, 2021
00:30

Paris, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Tuesday called on member States to promote the study on the role of the oceans in CO2 uptake, which it described as pivotal in confronting climate change.

Caribbean musicians will celebrate International Jazz Day

Published on: April 23, 2021
09:34

Paris, Apr 23 (Prensa Latina) Musicians from Cuba, Barbados, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and other Caribbean countries will celebrate International Jazz Day with an online concert, an event promoted by UNESCO and the Transcultura program, according to diplomatic sources.

UNESCO designates eight new geoparks

Published on: April 22, 2021
00:15

Paris, Apr 22 (Prensa Latina) The UNESCO Executive Council on Wednesday approved the designation of eight new sites in its World Geoparks program, bringing the total to 169 in 44 countries.

UNESCO recommends measures to mitigate Covid-19 impact on museums

Published on: April 14, 2021
00:00

Paris, Apr 14 (Prensa Latina) A report released by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proposes to member states actions such as digitizing collections inventories to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on museums.

Cuba denounces at UNESCO US blockade impact

Published on: April 12, 2021
15:12

Paris, Apr 12 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's permanent representative to UNESCO, Yahima Esquivel, on Monday denounced the impact of the US economic, commercial and financial blockade against her country in the sphere of competence of the multilateral organization.

Cuba shares experiences in education under Covid-19 at UNESCO

Published on: March 29, 2021
15:09

Paris, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba shared on Monday at a UNESCO forum its experiences to keep the education system underway in the context of Covid-19, based on strategies and the political will of the State.

UNESCO debates on challenges in education fighting Covid-19

Published on: March 29, 2021
07:41

Paris, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) UNESCO is holding a virtual forum this Monday to debate at the ministerial level with member states about the challenges posed by Covid-19 in education, after school closures across the world.

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