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 Second Meeting of the Ad Hoc Expert Group (AHEG), online, 26 -30 August 2024

NATIONAL BIOETHICS COMMITTEE OF JAMAICA (NBCJ)

26 -30 August 2024,  Second Meeting of the Ad Hoc Expert Group (AHEG) for the elaboration of a first draft of the Recommendation on the Ethics of Neurotechnology.

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Evaluation Meeting for the Archaeological Landscape of 17th Century Port Royal, 19 August 2024

Culture

UNESCO World Heritage evaluation mission for the Archaeological Landscape of 17th Century Port Royal, Jamaica’s most recent world heritage nomination will be facilitated over the period August 19-22, 2024. Evaluator is Dr.

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46th World Heritage Committee Meeting, 21-31 July 2024

Culture

46th World Heritage Committee Meeting in New Delhi from 21st July to 31st July 2024,  Participants: Debra Kay Palmer, MCGES and Tracy Commock, IOJ

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Leadership training for National Association of UNESCO Clubs, 24 July 2024.

UNESCO Clubs

Leadership training for National Association of UNESCO Clubs.  10:00-2:00pm on 24 July 2024.

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36 ICC, Man & the Biosphere Programme, 1-5 July

MAB

36th Session, International Coordinating Council of the Man and Biosphere Programme, 1 – 5 July 2024, Agadir, Morocco. Participant is Ms Joy Douglas who currently sits on this Council and is Chair, local MAB Committee.

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10 General Assembly of the States Parties to Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, 11-12 June

10 General Assembly of the States Parties to Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, Paris will be held 11-12 June 2024. Jamaican representatives are Dr Kirt Henry, ACIJ & PM Dr Maria Smith, JNC-UNESCO

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UNESCO CLUBS AGM, 28 May 2024

UNESCO Clubs

Annual General Meeting of UNESCO Clubs, 28 May 2024

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JNC-UNESCO Culture Advisory Committee Meeting, 21 May 2024

Culture

JNC-UNESCO Culture Advisory Committee Meeting, 21 May 2024. Chair is Laleta Davis-Mattis, University General Counsel, UWI

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Earth Day awards (IOJ), 22 April

International Observances

10:00am at Serengeti Theatre: Hope Zoo Preservation Foundation. JNCU is a bronze sponsor at this event

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The Consultation meeting of Caribbean SIDS National Commissions

The Consultation meeting of Caribbean SIDS National Commissions, 16-18 April in Curacao. Discussions will centre on Caribbean perspectives and priorities, responses to climate change, youth as agents of change, cooperation with and among national commissions.

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Thank you! World Poetry Day 2024

Thank you to our guest speakers for an engaging and informative session (25/3/2024)