About UNESCO Almaty

The representation of UNESCO in Almaty was established in 1994 and currently covers seven countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. It works through and in cooperation with the National Commissions for UNESCO in each country and partner networks in its fields of competence. This includes government partners, members of the UN family, other intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, experts and researches, private sector companies, foundations, media outlets, and other specialized institutions.

UNESCO Sites & Designations in the Region

World Heritage Sites

in the Region

Elements of Intangible Cultural Heritage

and Safeguarding practices in the Region

Endangered Languages

registered by States in the Region are being monitored

Biosphere Reserves

in the Region

Creative cities

in the Region

Heritage documentaries

in the Region listed on the Memory of the World Register

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