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Unesco Sri Lankan National Commission SLNCU is the Government arm implementing the UNESCO agenda in Sri Lanka.

Review of UNESCO Conventions-Related Cultural PoliciesThe Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO organized a meeting t...
23/06/2026

Review of UNESCO Conventions-Related Cultural Policies

The Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO organized a meeting to review national policy measures aligned with key UNESCO frameworks, including the UNESCO Conventions of 1972, 2003, and 2005, along with the 1992 Memory of the World Programme (MOW) Guidelines.
The discussion, chaired by the Hon. Prime Minister, brought together the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious Affairs, and Cultural Affairs, senior officials from the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious Affairs, and Cultural Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as institutional heads representing the Central Cultural Fund, Department of National Museums, Department of Archives, Department of Archaeology, National Library and Documentation Services Board, and the Department of Cultural Affairs.

The Ancient City of Sigiriya
13/02/2026

The Ancient City of Sigiriya

Call for nominations: Fourth edition of the UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic SciencesUNESCO invi...
05/02/2026

Call for nominations: Fourth edition of the UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences

UNESCO invites the Member States, in consultation with the National Commissions for UNESCO, to nominate candidates for the fourth edition of the UNESCO Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences. The Prize recognizes outstanding achievements in basic sciences research, education, popularization, and international or regional cooperation that contribute to sustainable development, awarding two winners annually with US$250,000 each, along with a gold medal and diploma.

Nominations must be submitted online in English or French by 15 March 2026.

Need to Know more?
https://www.unesco.org/en/prizes/mendeleev

Dedicated template available on: Nomination and selection Procedure
https://www.unesco.org/en/prizes/mendeleev/nomination-process

A long-awaited and important milestone!With the aim of documenting and inventorying the Intangible Cultural Heritage ele...
18/12/2025

A long-awaited and important milestone!

With the aim of documenting and inventorying the Intangible Cultural Heritage elements of the Northern Province, a training workshop is taking place at the AHAVOLI Centre in Jaffna from 16th to 19th December 2025. This significant initiative has been launched with the financial support of the Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO and is organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs.

UNESCO ICH Inscribes “Kithul Madeema/Kithul Kapeema – an Ancient Indigenous Technology for Tapping Kithul in Sri Lanka”S...
12/12/2025

UNESCO ICH Inscribes “Kithul Madeema/Kithul Kapeema – an Ancient Indigenous Technology for Tapping Kithul in Sri Lanka”

Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO (SLNCU) announces the inscription of the traditional practice of Kithul Madeema/Kithul Kapeema on UNESCO’s Representative List of the of Humanity. This recognition, officially declared on 11 December 2025 in New Delhi, honours the rich, centuries-old expertise of tapping the Kithul palm to produce cherished products such as treacle and jaggery. Practiced across 13 districts, this heritage reflects the exceptional craftsmanship, sustainable knowledge, and cultural identity of rural communities in Sri Lanka. The Government of Sri Lanka extends sincere appreciation to for this acknowledgment and pays tribute to the dedicated tappers and tradition-bearers who have safeguarded this practice through generations.
This milestone marks a moment of national pride, reinforcing our commitment to protecting and celebrating Sri Lanka’s living heritage.
SLNCU appreciates the dedicated efforts of Dr. Ravindra Vithanachchi of the Department of Anthropology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, in preparing the nomination dossier for Kithul Madeema/Kithul Kapeema.

For more details:

Website:
https://www.srilankaembassy.fr/index.php/en/page/1130-unesco-ich-inscribes-kithul-madeemakithul-kapeema-ancient-indigenous-technology-tapping

UNESCO:
https://x.com/UNESCO/status/1998968918367780915/photo/1

Message of Tim Curtis, the Director/South Asia Regional Office of UNESCO extends heartfelt congratulations
https://x.com/unescoindia/status/1999058942371270954?s=48&t=x0GbqmXuU9lcWQjO1en1uQ

09/12/2025

The Great Wall Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2026-2027 (UNESCO/The People's Republic of China)

The 2026-2027 edition is now open for applications.

UNESCO and the Government of China will offer 75 fellowships in 2025–2026 to support advanced undergraduate and postgraduate studies for candidates from developing countries, with 27 new slots available. The fellowships, hosted at selected Chinese universities, cover visiting scholar programs or full master’s and doctoral degrees.
Women and applicants from Africa and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates should submit their applications to the National Commission of their home countries no later than Friday, 23 January 2026.

Application Guideline:
https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/2025/11/Application%20Guidelines%20for%20UNESCO_China%20Fellowships%20Programme%202026-27.pdf?hub=986

Online application:
https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/2025/11/Annex%20II-Instructions%20for%20Online%20Application-UNESCO_China%20Fellowships%20Programme%202026-27.pdf?hub=986

Language form:
https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/2024/01/Annex%20IV_Certificate%20of%20Language%20Knowledge.pdf?hub=986

Visit the web for more:
https://www.unesco.org/en/fellowships/greatwall

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