UNESCO�s mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information. The Organization focuses, in particular, on two global priorities: Africa and gender equality. Other priorities of the Organization include attaining quality education for all and lifelong learning, addressing emerging social and ethical challenges, fostering cultural diversity, a culture of peace and building inclusive knowledge societies through information and communication.

Universit� Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC) represents French excellence in science and medicine. A direct descendant of the historic Sorbonne, UPMC is the top French university by the Shanghai world rankings, 6th in Europe and 35th in the world. UPMC encompasses all major sciences, such as mathematics (4st in the world); chemistry; physics; electronics; computer science; mechanics; Earth, marine and environmental sciences; life sciences; and medicine.

The entrance for participants is located at 125 avenue de Suffren - 75007 Paris. Please note that participants must bring identity card or passport in order to access the conference facilities at UNESCO.

• Metro stations : S�gur (line 10), Cambronne or Ecole militaire (line 8)
• Bus lines: 28, 80
• Velib stations

UNESCO does not offer parking facilities. We strongly recommend using public transport.

The entrance for participants is located at 4 place Jussieu - 75005 Paris. Participants need to show their Conference badge in order to access the conference facilities at UPMC.

• Metro station: Jussieu (lines 7 and 10)�
• Bus lines:� 89 (Jussieu station)
• Velib stations

UPMC does not offer parking facilities. We strongly recommend using public transport.