BP Desk
World University of Bangladesh (WUB) hosted a delegation from UNESCO Bangladesh on August 24, 2026, for a strategic discussion on climate change education, sustainability, research, and potential areas of future collaboration.
The visit provided an important platform for both organizations to explore meaningful partnerships in education, research, cultural development, and sustainable development in line with UNESCO’s priorities.
The UNESCO Bangladesh delegation comprised Norihide Furukawa, Head of Education; Mahfuza Rahman, Education Officer; and Masuma Moriom, National Consultant. During the visit, the WUB leadership highlighted the university’s ongoing initiatives in climate change education, sustainability, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), research, and community engagement.
The discussion focused on strengthening institutional cooperation and developing joint initiatives that can contribute to sustainable development while creating greater opportunities for students, faculty members, researchers, and the wider community.
Potential areas of collaboration discussed during the meeting included climate research programmes, UNESCO lecture series, webinars, seminars and conferences, collaborative research, international SDG conferences, capacity-building programmes, cultural education, youth empowerment, and intercultural competence initiatives.
Both sides expressed interest in sharing knowledge, expertise, research findings, and best practices while strengthening connections with international academic and professional networks.
WUB emphasized its commitment to empowering young people, advancing sustainable development, promoting quality education, and strengthening research and innovation.
The university also expressed interest in developing joint research initiatives and exploring opportunities for a UNESCO Chair, along with other collaborative academic programmes, particularly in the areas of climate change, sustainable development, education, and intercultural understanding.
The meeting was attended by the Vice-Chairman, Board of Trustees, World University of Bangladesh; Pro Vice-Chancellor; Registrar; Dean of Academic Affairs and Research; Deans; Heads of Departments (HODs), along with other members of the university’s academic and research leadership.
