WUB and UNESCO Bangladesh Explore Strategic Collaboration for Sustainable Development

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 Mr. Norihide Furukawa, Head of Education; Ms. Mahfuza Rahman, Education Officer; and Ms. 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 programs, UNESCO lecture series, webinars, seminars and conferences, collaborative research, international SDG conferences, capacity-building programs, 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 programs, particularly in the areas of climate change, sustainable development, education, and intercultural understanding.

The meeting was attended by the Honorable Vice-Chairman, Board of Trustees, World University of Bangladesh; Honorable 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.

The visit marks a significant step toward building stronger institutional cooperation between World University of Bangladesh and UNESCO Bangladesh. Both sides expressed their commitment to exploring practical and impactful initiatives that can contribute to quality education, research and innovation, cultural understanding, climate action, youth empowerment, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).