structures. The Fondation L'Oréal’s Women and Climate program supports women with projects that address climate change and raise awareness of the need for solutions that consider the intersectionality of gender and climate issues.
About UNESCO: Since its establishment in 1945, UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has worked to create the framework for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and people, based on respect for shared values. UNESCO's mission is to contribute to the construction of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through its unique expertise in education, science, culture, communication and information. The organization has two global priorities: Africa and gender equality. UNESCO is the only UN specialized agency with a specific mandate in the sciences, represented by the ‘S’ in its acronym. Through its science-related programs, UNESCO contributes to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals helps developing countries to build their scientific and technological capacities. It also supports member states in achieving the Millennium Development Goals and developing effective public policies that integrate local and indigenous knowledge systems. Further, UNESCO promotes scientific research and expertise in developing countries. The organization leads several intergovernmental programs on the sustainable management of freshwater, ocean and terrestrial resources, the preservation of biodiversity, and the use of science to combat climate change and disaster risk reduction. With national and regional offices across all continents, UNESCO supports international scientific cooperation and works with many partners at a global, regional and national scale. Through its network of partners, the organization is able to draw on resources, knowledge and expertise to promote its ideals and values, while strengthening the impact and visibility of its action in all its fields of competence.
