Eric Falt
Eric Falt is the Director of the UNESCO Office for the Maghreb, where he plays a significant role in promoting cultural heritage and the arts in the region. Recently, he has been in the news for his involvement in the 'Trésors des Arts traditionnels marocains' program, which aims to preserve traditional Moroccan crafts and train young artisans in skills that are at risk of disappearing.
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Eric Falt is UNESCO’s regional director for the Caribbean and highlighted the disparity of women in research.
Editorial | Opening doors for girls in science and technology | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-02-14
Eric Falt is the director and representative of UNESCO for the Caribbean region, covering the English- and Dutch-speaking countries.
Eric Falt | She builds, she discovers, she inspires | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-11
Eric Falt is the director and representative of UNESCO for the Caribbean region.
Eric Falt | Supporting boys and young men in Caribbean education | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-01-23Eric Falt, UNESCO’s regional director, emphasized the organization's commitment to supporting Jamaica in rebuilding its education system after Hurricane Melissa.
UNESCO to assess post‑disaster damage to education sector | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-13Eric Falt is the Regional Director and Representative of UNESCO who expressed support for Jamaica's education system after the hurricane.
UNESCO to provide learning kits and grants to support hurricane-hit students and teachers in JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-12Eric Falt is the director and representative of UNESCO for the Caribbean region.
Eric Falt | Port Royal: Landmark for heritage, remembrance, and renewal | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-08-31The Certificate of Inscription was presented to Grange by the Regional Director and Representative of the UNESCO Cluster Office of the Caribbean, Eric Falt.
Grange receives Port Royal World Heritage Site certificate | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-26
Éric Falt is the regional director of UNESCO for the Maghreb and emphasizes the importance of collaborative approaches in disaster management.
Le Maroc dispose aujourd’hui d’un modèle reproductible de résilience sismique (Unesco)
Morocco· 2025-06-04Eric Falt highlighted the significance of the new chair in aligning with UNESCO's priorities in higher education and digital transformation.
وزير التعليم العالي يشرف على الانطلاق الرسمي لكرسي اليونسكو حول العلوم الانسانية الرقمية
Mauritania· 2025-05-30
Eric Falt, regional director of UNESCO for the Maghreb, emphasizes the initiative's mission to transmit heritage to younger generations.
SIEL 2025 : « Les Balades de Noor » font escale à RabatMorocco· 2025-04-25
Eric Falt is the regional director of UNESCO for the Maghreb, emphasizing the importance of food practices as reflections of identity.
Patrimoine alimentaire : le Maroc s'allie à l'UNESCO pour lancer un Atlas mondialMorocco· 2025-04-21
He praised the efforts of the Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science in protecting intangible cultural heritage.
افتتاح اجتماع إقليمي حول " حماية المعارف والخبرات المتعلقة بحرف الصناعة التقليدية "Mauritania· 2025-04-08
Eric Falt, Director of the UNESCO Regional Bureau for the Maghreb, states that the Summit reminds us of the powerful role of sport in reducing inequalities.
Tibu Africa organise la 3ᵉ édition du Sommet de l’Éducation par le Sport en AfriqueMorocco· 2025-03-17
Eric Falt, the director of the UNESCO office for the Maghreb, praised the significant results achieved by the program 'Trésors des Arts traditionnels marocains'.
Lancement de la 3ème édition du programme 'Trésors des Arts traditionnels marocains'Morocco· 2025-03-07