Malta in Unesco

🇲🇹 Malta this week participated at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris 🇺🇳 in the 14th Session of the Subsidiary Committee to the Meeting of States Parties to the 1970 Convention, together with the 25th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property to its Countries of Origin or its Restitution in case of Illicit Appropriation (ICPRCP).

Malta was represented by Dr Jeanine Rizzo, Legal Advisor at the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (SCH), and Mariah Zammit, Technical Attaché at the Permanent Delegation of Malta to UNESCO.

The meetings focused on strengthening international cooperation 🤝 in safeguarding cultural heritage 🏛️ and addressing the illicit trafficking and restitution of cultural property.

Superintendence of Cultural Heritage | Kultura | Affarijiet Barranin | UNESCO

Celebrating Europe Day at UNESCO 🇪🇺💙
Join us for the conference:
🌍 “Safeguarding the Right to Water in the Age of Climate Change”

We are pleased to welcome Dr Michael Schembri (Energy and Water Agency, Malta), who will speak on Malta’s perspective as both an island state and an EU Member State in safeguarding the right to water in the age of climate change.

A meaningful discussion bringing together experts, institutions, and youth voices on one of today’s most pressing global challenges.

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Today, the Maltese National Commission, represented by Secretary General Luisana D’Amato, together with the Delegation of Malta to UNESCO, represented by Mariah Zammit, met with Goodwill Ambassador Hedva Ser to discuss future collaborations and shared priorities. 🇲🇹🤝

Maltese National Commission for Unesco | UNESCO

Today at UNESCO Headquarters, we marked four years since Russia launched its full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine 🇺🇦

We honour the resilience of the Ukrainian people and reaffirm our solidarity in defending freedom, sovereignty and human dignity.

Within UNESCO’s mandate, the impact on education, culture and science is significant and continued international cooperation is vital.

Sincere appreciation to the Permanent Delegations of Finland, Poland, Ukraine and Lithuania for organising this important event and fostering dialogue on support and restoration.

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Malta has formally submitted a new World Heritage nomination to UNESCO entitled “The Maltese Fortifications of the Knights of St John.” 🇲🇹

The nomination brings together a unique network of fortified sites, including Valletta, the Harbour fortifications, the Cottonera and Sta Margherita Lines, Mdina, and the Gozo Ċittadella.

Following its submission, the nomination will now go through an extensive and rigorous evaluation process by the UNESCO advisory bodies and ultimately the World Heritage Committee, assessing the Outstanding Universal Value, integrity, authenticity, and long-term protection of the proposed sites.

The nomination is supported by extensive technical input from national heritage entities, including the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage , the Restoration and Preservation Directorate, Heritage Malta, the Planning Authority, the Malta National Library, and several other stakeholders.

A collective national effort to recognise, protect, and promote Malta’s outstanding cultural heritage.

Kultura | Affarijiet Barranin | Superintendence of Cultural Heritage | Heritage Malta | Planning Authority | Malta Libraries

We are starting the week by marking the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust.

A briefing at the Mémorial de la Shoah, organised by the Permanent Delegations of France and Germany in collaboration with UNESCO, focused on preserving Holocaust memory and countering antisemitism, denial, and distortion.

🕯️ Remembering the past remains a shared responsibility.

Alongside UNESCO’s Group I and the Embassy of Malta, we marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Malta remains committed to UNESCO’s efforts to advance gender equality, promote digital safety, and strengthen global action to end all forms of violence against women and girls.

Together, we continue building a safer and more inclusive world. 🟠✨



Embassy of Malta in France | UNESCO