Paris: The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has approved Vietnam’s initiative proposing that the United Nations consider declaring the International Decade on Culture for Sustainable Development, with priority on the 2027-2036 period, as soon as possible. The adoption was made on October 15 at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris during the organisation’s 222nd Executive Board session.

According to Vietnam News Agency, this initiative by Vietnam seeks to emphasize the role of culture in achieving sustainable development goals globally. The proposed decade would focus on integrating cultural considerations into sustainable development frameworks, highlighting the significance of cultural diversity, heritage preservation, and cultural exchange in fostering global development.