In a landmark event marking the World Day for Glaciers and World Water Day 2025, global leaders, environmentalists, and scientists gathered to emphasize the urgent need for action in cryospheric sciences and water conservation. The two-day celebration, held on 20th and 21st March 2025, aimed to galvanize efforts towards the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences, highlighting the critical role glaciers and water resources play in sustaining life on our planet.
In a poignant tribute to the late Mr. Federico Mayor Zaragoza (1934–2024), former Director-General of UNESCO (1987–1999), Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation (MSF) and South Asia Foundation (SAF) Representative to UNESCO, attended a special ceremony honoring his remarkable life and contributions.
Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation and South Asia Foundation’s representative to UNESCO, attended the Nowruz celebration at UNESCO Headquarters. She was invited by the Indian delegation to join this vibrant cultural event..
UNESCO successfully hosted a landmark thematic consultation titled "Art for All at the Heart of Tomorrow's Cultural Policies" as part of the International Women's Day celebrations. The event brought together global leaders, artists, policymakers, and cultural advocates to explore the transformative role of art in shaping inclusive and sustainable cultural policies for the future. Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee
During the event, Madam France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO and Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation, met Ms. Ariana Cortez, Vice Chancellor of the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences (UMCE), Chile. Their discussion highlighted the shared commitment to advancing education and scientific research, particularly in Latin America and South Asia.