联合国教科文组织：教育、文化、科学领域亟需支持

Group 1 - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has raised alarms about the significant decline in international education aid and the uneven investment in culture and science, urging funding bodies to renew their commitments to these critical development areas [1] - UNESCO's Director-General highlighted that education, culture, and science are core elements for promoting peace and social development, emphasizing the necessity of sustainable funding support for these sectors [1] - A new analysis from UNESCO indicates that international education aid may decrease by over 25% between 2023 and 2027, primarily due to public finance challenges, with 60% of low-income countries facing excessive debt or high-risk situations [1] Group 2 - In 2022, the cultural and creative economy contributed 3.1% to global GDP and created nearly 50 million jobs, indicating that funding support for the cultural sector is a comprehensive investment in employment, economic growth, and social cohesion [2] - UNESCO has demonstrated that investments in the cultural sector, from heritage restoration to creative industries, can significantly enhance the effectiveness of development aid, as seen in the job creation from the reconstruction of Mosul's historic district [2] - The scientific sector is crucial for addressing major contemporary challenges, yet it faces long-term funding shortages, with the latest UNESCO report noting that 80% of countries allocate less than 1% of their GDP to research and development [2]