UNESCO. General Conference; 36th; 36 C/5: volume 1: Draft ...

02065 UNESCO now has an operational network of space partners, comprising space agencies, space
research institutions, universities, and the private sector. Projects monitor World Heritage sites and
provide capacity building, outreach, and educational activities, using remote sensing and other spacebased
technologies. The vast potential of satellite images to easily tell stories affords UNESCO greater
visibility, brings space S&T to universities and makes it available to the public. An extended role for the
UNESCO space partners is planned by supporting selected Member States in strengthening national
science policies based on sound scientific data derived from space technologies. With this objective,
World Heritage sites can be used as in situ cases to develop, jointly with Member States, case studies
concerning changes in forest cover, urban growth, coastlines etc. due to, for example, climate change or
natural disasters.
Expected result 23: Management of natural and cultural World Heritage sites
enhanced through a network of space science and space technology partners
Performance indicators
▪ Joint activities with space partners to improve
management, conservation, and dissemination
of information about their cultural and natural
heritage assets
Benchmarks
– at least 20 countries utilizing the data
generated
▪ Increased commitment from space partners
– establishment of one new category 2 centre;
drafting of an International Charter on
‘Space for Heritage’
▪ Space technologies shared with universities
and outreach activities benefitting from space
technologies
– two international seminars, workshops,
training courses; two exhibitions for general
public
02066 Enhancing Member States’ capacities and policies for renewable energy will involve support to
international high-level expert meetings and specialized events as well as advisory services for the
promotion of national and regional policies and strategies for renewable energy and energy efficiency.
It will also entail the organisation of regional expert and decision-makers’ meetings and seminars and
sharing of relevant knowledge and best practices. Emphasis will be placed on responding to Africa’s
needs. Raising awareness of women and youth on renewable energy opportunities and the promotion
of S-S and N-S-S partnerships in this area will also be given particular attention.
Expected result 24: Knowledge base and policies for renewable energy and
energy efficiency promoted
Performance Indicators
▪ Support for renewable energy policies and
regional entities provided with technical
cooperation and policy advice
Benchmarks
– At least two policy documents produced
▪ Innovative experiences and best practices
identified and shared
– at least one publication on best practices: at
least one learning material or tool
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