The 34th session of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) General Conference met from 16 October-2 November 2007, in Paris, France, bringing together more than 4000 participants.

The conference adopted UNESCO’s Medium Term Strategy for 2008-2013, which sets out five priorities: attaining life long quality education for all; mobilizing science knowledge and policy for sustainable development; addressing emerging ethical challenges; fostering cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue; and building inclusive knowledge societies through information and communication. The event also featured the exhibition “Planet Earth: From Space to Place,” displaying UNESCO’s activities in relation to sustainable development and climate change.
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UNESCO Press release, 2 November 2007