Focus on the importance of timely, comprehensive, and cross-border access to environmental information in an increasingly digital world

 


The 2025 International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI), hosted by UNESCO and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, will take place in Manila on 29–30 September 2025. This landmark event marks the 10th anniversary of the designation of 28 September as the International Day for Universal Access to Information, reflecting a decade of progress and challenges in the right to information worldwide.



The theme for IDUAI 2025, “Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age”, focuses on the vital importance of timely, comprehensive, and cross-border access to environmental information in an increasingly digital world. Environmental data, encompassing climate change, pollution, biodiversity, and disaster risks, transcends national borders, necessitating collaborative, transparent, and innovative global sharing of information. This theme also highlights how digital technologies and open data platforms can enhance public access, foster transparency, and empower citizens and stakeholders to participate meaningfully in environmental governance and sustainable development.

This conference is organized by UNESCO with the active participation and collaboration of key partners, including the International Conference on Information Commissioners (ICIC), Open Government Partnership (OGP), and the Freedom of Information Advocates Network (FOIAnet), which brings expertise in access to information, digital innovation, and advocacy.

VIDEO: UNESCO IDUAI 2025: Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age - SDG 16.10.2.





Join UNESCO in marking the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2025, dedicated to “Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age.”

This global commemoration highlights the critical role of access to information for inclusive governance, environmental transparency, and sustainable development, in line with SDG 16.10.2. Together, we reaffirm that universal access to information is a cornerstone for protecting the planet, empowering citizens, and advancing human rights.


Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the International Day for Universal Access to Information, 28 September 2025






Draft Programme of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2025

LIVE

Main Plenary: Facebook - YouTube
Breakout Room 1 (Panels 2A, 6C, 7E): Facebook - YouTube
Breakout Room 2 (Panels 2B, 6D, 7F): ZOOM



EVENTS Around the world.

IDUAI 2025: National and regional celebrations



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