{"id":41659,"date":"2025-11-11T13:56:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T08:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=41659"},"modified":"2025-11-11T13:56:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T08:26:03","slug":"unesco-creative-cities-network-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2025: Lucknow Added Under Gastronomy Category"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#UNESCO_Creative_Cities_Network_2025_adds_58_new_cities_globally_including_Lucknow_under_the_Gastronomy_category_Learn_key_highlights_history_exam-relevant_facts_and_takeaways_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_and_State_exams\" >UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2025 adds 58 new cities globally, including Lucknow under the Gastronomy category. Learn key highlights, history, exam-relevant facts and takeaways for UPSC, SSC, Banking and State exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#UNESCO_Creative_Cities_Network_2025_New_Members_Expand_Global_Cultural_Reach\" >UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2025: New Members Expand Global Cultural Reach<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#Whats_new_in_the_2025_round\" >What\u2019s new in the 2025 round<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#Implications_and_commitments\" >Implications and commitments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#Regional_significance_Indias_case\" >Regional significance: India\u2019s case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#Future_outlook\" >Future outlook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#Relevance_to_Competitive_Exams\" >Relevance to Competitive Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#Alignment_with_Syllabus_Themes\" >Alignment with Syllabus Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#Practical_Implications_for_India\" >Practical Implications for India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#Linking_to_Other_Current_Affairs\" >Linking to Other Current Affairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#Value_for_Higher-Level_Roles\" >Value for Higher-Level Roles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CUNESCO_Creative_Cities_Network_2025_New_Members_List%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cUNESCO Creative Cities Network 2025 New Members List\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-creative-cities-network-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNESCO_Creative_Cities_Network_2025_adds_58_new_cities_globally_including_Lucknow_under_the_Gastronomy_category_Learn_key_highlights_history_exam-relevant_facts_and_takeaways_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_and_State_exams\"><\/span><strong>UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2025 adds 58 new cities globally, including Lucknow under the Gastronomy category. Learn key highlights, history, exam-relevant facts and takeaways for UPSC, SSC, Banking and State exams.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNESCO_Creative_Cities_Network_2025_New_Members_Expand_Global_Cultural_Reach\"><\/span>UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2025: New Members Expand Global Cultural Reach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative Cities Network (UCCN) has undergone a significant expansion in 2025, adding <strong>58 new cities<\/strong> from over 100 countries, bringing the total membership to <strong>408 cities<\/strong> worldwide. <br>This year\u2019s edition marks an important milestone: for the first time, <strong>architecture<\/strong> has been recognised as a formal creative field alongside crafts &amp; folk art, design, film, gastronomy, literature, media arts and music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_new_in_the_2025_round\"><\/span>What\u2019s new in the 2025 round<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new cities span multiple creative fields. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In <em>Literature<\/em>: Aberystwyth (UK), Abuja (Nigeria), Celje (Slovenia), Conakry (Guinea), Dumaguete City (Philippines), Gda\u0144sk (Poland), Kahramanmara\u015f (Turkey), Lund (Sweden), San Luis Potos\u00ed (Mexico), Tangier (Morocco).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <em>Music<\/em>: Evian (France), Kisumu (Kenya), Korhogo (Ivory Coast), Kyiv (Ukraine), Lalitpur (Nepal), Li\u00e8ge (Belgium), New Orleans (USA), Nik\u0161i\u0107 (Montenegro), Wuxi (China).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <em>Gastronomy<\/em>: Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah (Saudi Arabia), Cuenca (Ecuador), Kelowna (Canada), Lucknow (India), Manizales (Colombia), Matosinhos (Portugal), Quanzhou (China), San Javier de Loncomilla (Chile), Songkhla (Thailand), Zaragoza (Spain).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <em>Crafts &amp; Folk Art<\/em>: Andenne (Belgium), Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso), Cheongju City (South Korea), Echizen City (Japan), Faenza (Italy), Hebron (Palestine), H\u00f6hr-Grenzhausen (Germany), Lubango (Angola), Masaya (Nicaragua), Nan (Thailand), Ponorogo (Indonesia), Safi (Morocco), Sarch\u00ed (Costa Rica), Sifnos (Greece). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <em>Film<\/em>: Giza (Egypt), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Quezon City (Philippines), S\u00e3o Paulo (Brazil). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <em>Design<\/em>: Daugavpils (Latvia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), La Spezia (Italy), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <em>Architecture<\/em> (new field): Bistri\u021ba (Romania), Kashan (Iran), Lusail (Qatar), Quito (Ecuador), Rovaniemi (Finland).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <em>Media Arts<\/em>: Malang (Indonesia), Varna (Bulgaria).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_and_commitments\"><\/span>Implications and commitments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Membership in the UCCN comes with expectations: cities are expected to launch or scale up initiatives in culture, arts, education and innovation, share best practices globally, and harness creativity as a driver of sustainable urban development.<br>For example, cities like S\u00e3o Paulo are investing in inclusive cinema networks, while cities designated for gastronomy such as Lucknow and Kelowna are emphasising regional flavours and sustainable food models. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_significance_Indias_case\"><\/span>Regional significance: India\u2019s case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s inclusion of Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) in the gastronomy category underlines the recognition of Indian cuisine and cultural heritage on a global platform. This can boost tourism, cultural exchange and urban branding for Lucknow, and by extension, strengthen India\u2019s soft power in creative cultural diplomacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_outlook\"><\/span>Future outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the 2025 addition, UNESCO emphasises creativity and culture as a \u201cglobal public good.\u201d The network is aligned with broader agendas such as the upcoming MONDIACULT 2025 conference, which focuses on culture\u2019s role in sustainable development and international cooperation. <br>Going forward, member cities will have to deliver tangible outcomes \u2014 not just symbolic designation \u2014 in leveraging culture for urban renewal, economic development and social inclusive growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" 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alt=\"UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2025\" title=\"UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Relevance to Competitive Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For aspirants preparing for teacher, police, banking, railways, defence and civil-service exams such as Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) or Staff Selection Commission (SSC), knowledge of global cultural frameworks like the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is beneficial. Questions in general-studies or current-affairs sections sometimes ask about UNESCO initiatives, creative economy, urban development and city-branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alignment_with_Syllabus_Themes\"><\/span>Alignment with Syllabus Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This news touches key thematic areas such as international organisations, cultural diplomacy, sustainable urban development, and creative industries. Understanding the role of culture in socioeconomic development gives aspirants an edge in essay, ethics, or general-studies papers, especially when linking culture to larger national strategies or global agendas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Implications_for_India\"><\/span>Practical Implications for India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s recognition via Lucknow (in gastronomy) emphasises how Indian cities can join international creative networks. This matters because such designations invite investment, tourism, cultural exchange and innovation\u2014topics often relevant for questions on urban policy, smart cities, heritage conservation, and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Linking_to_Other_Current_Affairs\"><\/span>Linking to Other Current Affairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The expansion of UCCN in 2025 can be seen alongside other global protocols on culture (like MONDIACULT 2025) or national programmes for creative economy and skill development. It gives students a bridge between international developments and Indian policy responses\u2014useful for crafting better-informed answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value_for_Higher-Level_Roles\"><\/span>Value for Higher-Level Roles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For aspirants aiming for PSCS to IAS-level roles, awareness of how culture intersects with governance, cities, international partnerships and sustainable development is critical. It showcases the ability to think holistically about policy, culture, urban planning and global networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was launched in 2004 as an initiative to promote cooperation among cities that recognise creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development. Over the years, the network has grown steadily in membership and scope.<br>Originally focused on creative fields like crafts &amp; folk art, design, film, gastronomy, literature, media arts and music, the network\u2019s expansion to include <strong>architecture<\/strong> in 2025 marks a significant evolution\u2014recognising the built environment and urban design as part of a city\u2019s creative identity.<br>India joined the network when cities such as Jaipur (in crafts &amp; folk art) and Varanasi (in music) became part of it. With the 2025 addition of Lucknow under gastronomy, India now has further representation. This highlights India\u2019s increasing presence in global culture-development networks and aligns with national initiatives like the \u201cCreative India\u201d mission and smart-city programmes.<br>The inclusion of smaller cities and less-well-known regions also reflects UNESCO\u2019s aim to diversify creative economies beyond major capitals, acknowledging that culture and creativity are drivers of development worldwide\u2014not just concentrated in large metropolitan centres.<br>In the context of international cooperation, the 2025 roundup arrives ahead of the MONDIACULT 2025 conference, where culture\u2019s role in sustainable development will be further emphasised\u2014making these designations relevant for both local urban governance and global policy dialogues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CUNESCO_Creative_Cities_Network_2025_New_Members_List%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from \u201cUNESCO Creative Cities Network 2025 New Members List\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The UCCN expanded by 58 new cities in 2025, bringing total membership to 408 across 100+ countries. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Architecture was added as a new creative field for the first time in 2025. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>India\u2019s Lucknow was designated in the gastronomy category, highlighting Indian cuisine and heritage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Member cities commit to promoting culture, arts, innovation, and sustainable development through local initiatives. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The expansion aligns with global agendas emphasising culture as a \u201cglobal public good,\u201d ahead of international forums like MONDIACULT 2025.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What is the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)?<\/strong><br>The UNESCO Creative Cities Network is a global initiative that promotes cooperation among cities that use creativity and cultural industries as strategic tools for sustainable urban development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. When was the UCCN established?<\/strong><br>The network was established in <strong>2004<\/strong> by UNESCO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. How many cities were added to the UCCN in 2025?<\/strong><br>A total of <strong>58 new cities<\/strong> were added in 2025, bringing the total membership to <strong>408 cities<\/strong> worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Which new creative field was introduced in UCCN 2025?<\/strong><br>In 2025, <strong>Architecture<\/strong> was added as a new category for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Which Indian city was included in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2025?<\/strong><br><strong>Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)<\/strong> was included under the <strong>Gastronomy<\/strong> category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Why is Lucknow considered suitable for the Gastronomy category?<\/strong><br>Lucknow has a rich culinary heritage, especially known for Awadhi cuisine, traditional spices, Tunday kebabs, biryani and royal cooking practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. What are the benefits of being selected as a UNESCO Creative City?<\/strong><br>Selected cities gain international recognition, boost cultural tourism, attract investment, strengthen cultural industries and exchange best practices with global cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. How many creative fields are now recognized under UCCN?<\/strong><br>There are now <strong>8 creative fields<\/strong>: Architecture, Music, Media Arts, Film, Design, Literature, Crafts &amp; Folk Arts, and Gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. How does this news relate to competitive exams?<\/strong><br>This news is relevant for General Awareness, International Organizations, Cultural Heritage, Urban Development and Current Affairs sections of exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Teaching and State Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. 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