Thursday 16 November 2023
Highlights
The election of Members of the Executive Board took place on 15 November 2023. The results of the vote were announced in the Plenary Meeting on the same day.
The elections of the Headquarters Committee, Legal Committee, other subsidiary organs of the General Conference and the External Auditor will be held on Thursday 16 November 2023 from 10 am to 1 pm in Room IV. The ballots will be distributed in the meeting room.
The elections will take place on roll call vote: one for the subsidiary organs and another roll call vote for the External Auditor. Member States can cast their vote when the name of the country is called upon. For each roll call, there will be two rounds of calling.
The announcement of the results of the vote take place at approximately 5 pm in Room IV.
Today
Schedule of meetings
Detailed agendas:
| Time | Organ | Room | Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 am | NOM Committee | Room IV | Other elections - Items 12.16, 12.2 - 12.15 |
| CLT Commission | Room II | Items 4.22, 4.10, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 | |
| SHS Commission | Room XI | Items 4.14, 4.4 | |
| 3 p.m | CLT Commission | Room II | Item 4.4, Reports |
| SHS Commission | Room XI | Items 4.16, 4.15 | |
| approx. 5 p.m. | NOM Committee | Room IV | Announcement of the results of the elections |
Live webcast
Side events
Harnessing the power of education to address the surge of antisemitism. 1.45 p.m. - 3 p.m., Room X
1:30-2:45pm, Room XI
for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes 2023. 7 - 8 pm, Room II
Partners' Forum Sessions
| Hour | Title of the session | Sector | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9h-9h45 | UNESCO Cities Platform: Together, building sustainable cities for all | CLT | d.bax@unesco.org |
| 13h-13h45 | UNESCO marine World Heritage: Beacons of hope in a changing ocean | CLT | f.douvere@unesco.org |
| 14h-16h | Associations and Clubs for UNESCO as a driving force for a sustainable future | PAX | a.utegenova@unesco.org &o.ganenko@unesco.org |
| 18h-18h45 | Indigenous languages in the digital age | CI | j.dutoit@unesco.org |
Registration for social and cultural visits
The UNESCO Community Association (UCA) is proposing three visits in Paris during the General Conference. You are welcome to register via email (uca@unesco.org) to participate in the visits. The first 20 requests (participants) will receive a confirmation.
Visit to Maison Christian Dior, Today, 16 November - 3:00 p.m.
R.D.V: 30 Av. Montaigne, 75008 ParisVisit to Maison Guerlain, Monday, 20 November - 3:00 p.m.
R.D.V: 68 Av. des Champs-脡lys茅es, 75008 Paris
Staff Associations of UNESCO
Throughout the General Conference, you will find the stands of UNESCO at Mall (Floor -1). The main objectives of Staff Associations are to safeguard the collective and individual rights of their members in their professional capacity, to preserve and strengthen the unity of the Secretariat as a body of international civil servants, ensure satisfactory working conditions, to improve staff members' status and morale, aid those in difficulty, and organize cultural and recreational activities for UNESCO staff.
鈥淪ustainable UNESCO鈥 booth鈥
Would you like to learn more about ongoing鈥? Then come visit our 鈥, where you can collect your reusable cup to use at our water dispensers throughout the conference. We also invite you to participate in our , receive a water bottle as a thank-you gift, and try our 100% green electricity desk bikes to charge your electronics while sharing your .
You can find us in鈥痶he Partnership Hub at 3:30 pm on鈥疶hursday 16 November, or in the 惭补濒濒鈥from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m on Friday 17 November.
You are also welcome to visit UNESCO鈥檚 vegetable and biodiversity garden located in the Piazza.
We look forward to exchanging on your vision for a greener UNESCO!
Interactive exhibition on science technology
Discover our interactive exhibition on science technology throughout the General Conference
- Internet-of-Things network for weather and water monitoring: Every day from 9 to 10 am and from 1 to 3 pm (Special demo every day at 2 pm)
- Groundwater simulation tank: Every day from 9 to 10 am and from 1 to 3 pm
- 顿茅颈辞苍颈锄别谤: Every day, all day long
- Virtual reality goggles: The goggles can be tried on every day, all day long
- 3D printer: Every day, from 9 to 12 am
- Drone: Drone project can be explained upon request (Please write to h.thulstrup@unesco.org)
- Robot (Cogolab): Every day, from 9 to 10 am and from 1 to 3 pm (Special demo every day at 10 鈥10:30 am)
- Lily, video submariner
- UNESDOC Chatbots based on Generative AI: Every day, all day long, in any language (demo from 1 to 3pm)
Tomorrow, Friday 17 November
Schedule of meetings
| Time | Organ | Room | Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 am | Bureau meeting | Room X | 4th meeting |
| 10 am | CLT Commission | Room II | 5th meeting |
Side events
6:30 - 9:30 pm, Room XI
2:30 - 6:00 pm, Room IX
3 to 5 p.m., Room IV
Partners' Forum Sessions
| Hour | Title of the session | Sector | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9h-9h45 | Culture and Digital Technologies: innovative approaches to cultural projects | CLT | m.ziane-bouziane@unesco.org |
| 13h-13h45 | Towards strengthening the Global Reflection and Dialogue on the Financing of Culture | CLT | p.leoncini-bartoli@unesco.org |
| 14h-14h45 | Teaching and learning with living heritage: Supporting resilience and enhancing cohesion for improved learning and well-being | CLT | a.ruiz@unesco.org |
Yesterday, Wednesday 15 November 2023
- The fourth Intergovernmental Conference of Angkor celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the International Coordination Committee (ICC) for Angkor and Sambor Prei Kuk. Focused on the theme 鈥淪trengthening human capital for the Conservation, Sustainability, and Development of Angkor鈥, the conference convened high-level representatives, including His Majesty the King of Cambodia, in the morning plenary session. The afternoon session involved technical institutions and ICC Member States, fostering discussions on challenges and opportunities for Angkor's preservation and development. The event marked the beginning of a new decade (2024-2034) for collaborative efforts in safeguarding Cambodia鈥檚 World Heritage.
- The Bureau of Human Resources Management (HRM) organized an interactive session at Hall Saxe, providing an opportunity for delegates and participants to directly engage with Human Resources Officers. The session had two main goals. Firstly, it encouraged attendees to gain insights into the specific candidate profiles that UNESCO is seeking. Secondly, the event provided an overview of various talent programmes, such as the Young Professionals Programme, Mid-level Professionals Programme, Junior Professional Officer Programme, Loans and Secondments, Sponsored Traineeships, Internships, United Nations Volunteers, and UNESCO Volunteers. These programmes are developed in collaboration with Member States, academia, civil society, and the private sector. The session served as a direct platform for participants to interact with HR Officers enhancing their understanding of UNESCO's recruitment processes and talent programmes.