The landmark publication – UNESCO GLOBAL REPORT ON CULTURAL POLICIES. Culture: The Missing SDG –  is the first of its kind to cover all regions and cultural domains, offering the most comprehensive global analysis of cultural policies to date and providing an evidence base to guide new agendas and strengthen multilateral cooperation. The Global Report draws on 1,200 national and local reports and 200 case studies submitted between 2019 and 2024. It highlights key regional and global trends. It underscores the importance of culture for sustainable development, peace and security, and calls for an independent goal for culture in the post-2030 global agenda.

Thiago Jesus, PPP’s lead on culture and climate, contributes to the publication with the chapter “Tackling climate change and promoting environmental sustainability through culture.

UNESCO Global Report on Cultural Policies was officially launched during Mondiacult in Barcelona.

Read the full report here

Published in October 2025