Highlights of the day from 16 to 22 March 2026

 
22.03.2026
Celebrate World Water Day! This UN Observance has existed since 1993 and every year has a different theme. See what were them and check this year’s theme.

21.03.2026
Today is World Day for Glaciers. Glaciers are paramount to Earth’s ecosystem and there are several people in charge of studying them. Get to know a few stories about solutions and people who are working on this issue.

20.03.2026
Before English, the French language was once the lingua franca in the world. Currently one of the six UN official languages, French can still open many doors to jobs and opportunities. Célébrez la journée de la langue française.

19.02.2026
In Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and countries in special situations investment is usually considered high-risk, but is where it is most needed. The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) was created to provide such an investment.

18.02.2026
Great disasters due to climate change are increasing. Finding solutions to prevent and mitigate them is not easy. That is why UNESCO has created a Digital Innovation Hub for Disaster Risk Reduction. Discover and share solutions.

17.03.2026
Quantum technology is the future! As such, UNESCO has launched the Global Quantum Initiative to promote discussion and cooperation in this area. Learn more about it and see how you can be part of it.

16.03.2026
Worried about your online privacy? There are tools to help you control the information available in places like google search.

Everyday we publish the highlight of the day on our website. You can also take a look at the previous ones.

There are so many places to travel to, where to start? Let’s follow the tips of journalists around the word. Here are the tips for this month:

• The ancient Roman city 10 times the size of Disneyland, by Maureen O’Hare (CNN Travel)

Read the tips of the previous months here.