Rai Community Nepal

UNESCO Kathmandu

National Office

The UNESCO Office in Kathmandu was established in 1998. Since then, the Office has grown into an established programme and advocacy agency in UNESCO's fields of competence, namely education, sciences, culture, communication and information, with the aim to contributing to building peace, alleviating poverty, and fostering sustainable development and intercultural dialogue.

Highlights

Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI)
Gender-responsive and Inclusive Local Education Plan in Nepal
Conserving Biodiversity in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area
Climate Smart, Green, and Resilient Education System in Nepal
UNESCO Youth Champions
Recovery and rehabilitation of cultural heritage in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

UNESCO Sites & Designations

Kathmandu Valley
Sagarmatha National Park
Chitwan National Park
Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha

UNESCO Publications and reports

Reactive monitoring mission to Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha, World Heritage Property, Nepal
Boccardi, Giovanni
UNESCO
Gupta, Divay
December 2005
UNESCO
0000383880
UNESCO Country Strategy for Nepal
UNESCO Country Strategy for Nepal cover image
UNESCO Regional Support Strategy 2025-2029
UNESCO Regional Support Strategy 2025-2029