UNESCO's MONDIACULT 2025 concludes in Barcelona
The closing ceremony of MONDIACULT 2025, UNESCO's World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development, was held in Barcelona on 1 October 2025.
Summary
The closing ceremony of MONDIACULT 2025, the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development, was held in Barcelona, Spain, on 1 October 2025, with the adoption of the outcome document and the reading of the Youth Forum conclusions. Additional Secretary Amita Prasad Sarbhai represented India at the closing on behalf of Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Shekhawat led India's delegation, served as Co-Chair for the Asia-Pacific region, and took part in the opening ceremony and ministerial plenary on 29 September 2025.
Key facts
- Conference
- MONDIACULT 2025 – UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development
- Venue
- Barcelona, Spain
- Dates
- Opened 29 Sep; closed 1 Oct 2025
- India's role
- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat – Co-Chair, Asia-Pacific
- At closing
- Amita Prasad Sarbhai, Addl. Secretary, Culture
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which city hosted MONDIACULT 2025, the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Barcelona
MONDIACULT 2025 was held in Barcelona, Spain, and closed on 1 October 2025.