Category 2 Institutes and Centres
About
Category 2 institutes and centres under the auspices of UNESCO are a global network of institutions of excellence in the Organization’s domains of competence. Given their expertise, these institutes and centres contribute to the implementation of UNESCO’s strategic priorities, programmes, and global development agendas, through international and regional cooperation, research, knowledge production, policy advice, and capacity development.
Though independent of UNESCO, category 2 institutes and centres are a privileged partner of the Organization with access to UNESCO’s logo and international and intergovernmental bodies and networks and may leverage on UNESCO’s international reach and convening powers. Category 2 institutes and centres under the auspices of UNESCO are an integral part of the Organization’s Comprehensive Partnership Strategy.
ISTIC in Category-2 Centre Family
ISTIC is part of the Unesco C2C in the filed of Science Policy and is the only UNESCO Category 2 Centre established focusing on South-South Cooperation.
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ISTIC’s Involvement in the
C2C Network
In 2024, ISTIC organized the International Symposium of the Category 2 Institutes and Centres under the Auspices of UNESCO in the Field of Natural Sciences in Kuala Lumpur.
The symposium brought together experts, UNESCO Category 2 Centres, and international partners to strengthen scientific cooperation and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the context of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033), the event served as a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration on the role of science, technology, and innovation in building a more sustainable and inclusive future.
