The Jamaica National Commission for Unesco

19/07/2026

Nelson Mandela Day

Equality. Peace. Education. Community.
Live Mandela’s legacy today.

07/07/2026

Do you know anyone between age 3-18? Encourage them to apply and show their skills in "The Planet of Art 2026" Competition. Create and submit a drawing under the theme: "The Role of Women in Safeguarding and Promoting UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Submit your application today! Deadline July 10, 2026

17/06/2026

Today is World Day for Desertification and Drought
Theme: _Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore_

The land feeds us, shelters us, holds us. When it suffers, we all do.
Let’s do better by our soil, our water, our future.

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17/06/2026

Today is World Day for Desertification and Drought
Theme: _Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore_

The land feeds us, shelters us, holds us. When it suffers, we all do.
Let’s do better by our soil, our water, our future.

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17/06/2026

08/06/2026

This , JNC-UNESCO continues to take action to protect our oceans , restoring reefs & empowering youth to protect our Blue Economy.

10% of the ocean is now protected. Let’s keep going

05/06/2026

World Environment Day

21/05/2026

Held every year on 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development. The United Nations General Assembly first declared this World Day in 2002, following UNESCO’s adoption of the 2001 Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, recognizing the need to “enhance the potential of culture as a means of achieving prosperity, sustainable development and global peaceful coexistence.” 

With the adoption in September 2015 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the United Nations, and the Resolution A/C.2/70/L.59 on Culture and Sustainable Development adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2015 , the message of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is more important than ever.

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29/04/2026

Mr. Deanroy Bernard, Permanent Secretary with responsibility for Entertainment, Culture and Special Projects in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, pictured with Her Excellency Ambassador Deidre Mills and members of the Jamaican Delegation during the UNESCO Executive Board session in Paris, France.