United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

IYCr events coordinator

Maciej Nalecz Director, Executive Secretary of IBSP (International Basic Sciences Programme) m.nalecz@unesco.org
Jean-Paul Ngome Abiaga IBSP Assistant Programme Specialist jj.ngome-abiaga@unesco.org 
Ahmed Fahmi  IBSP Programme Specialist a.fahmi@unesco.org
Magalie Lebreton-Traoré IBSP Programme Specialist m.lebreton@unesco.org 

Co-ordinating organization - International Non-governmental Organization

[UNESCO logo] UNESCO

Forthcoming events

All projects and events

This is a concise listing of all major projects and calendar events (past and future) associated with the International Year of Crystallography 2014 under the aegis of this organization.


Crystal-growing competition for UNESCO Associated Schools The International Union of Crystallography is organizing, together with UNESCO, a special crystal growing competition for selected schools belonging to the UNESCO Associated Schools Network. Selected schools receive a starters kit containing some documentation and 1 kg alum, the material to crystallize during this competition. A brochure provides information to teachers and schools who participate in this exciting venture.
Crystallography matters! A 20-page booklet prepared by UNESCO that describes the role of crystallography in the modern world and the significance of the International Year of Crystallography.

20th Jan 2014 IYCr2014 Opening Ceremony UNESCO Main Building, Paris