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Polish National Commission for UNESCO

“In each Member State, the National Commission ensures the permanent presence of UNESCO in its country and contributes to the Organization’s effort to promote international cooperation in the field of intellectual activities.”

(Charter of National Commissions for UNESCO, Article 3.1)

Who we are?

The Polish National Commission for UNESCO was established as a separate institution in 1956. The mission of the Polish National Commission for UNESCO is to work for the protection of peace by building international cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, information and communication.

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UNESCO lists, designations, programmes and networks in Poland

17
World Heritage
15 cultural sites
2 natural sites
including 4 transboundary sites
6
Intangible Cultural Heritage
including 2 multinational nominations
18
International Memory of the World Register
including 4 joint nominations
11
Biosphere Reserves
including 5 transboundary reserves
3
Global Geoparks
including 1 transboundary geopark
6
Creative Cities Network
2 of film
2 of literature
2 of music
13
UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks
1
Learning Cities Network
103
Associated Schools Network