This scientific and cultural event presents an opportunity for networking and collaboration, fostering an international network of research centers and fifth-generation universities. Understanding the significance of this event in obtaining the UNESCO World Chair, particularly in leveraging the UNITWIN university network, can catalyze advancements in geological sciences and instill hope within the geological community. The UNITWIN program is essential for capacity building in higher education and research, promoting knowledge exchange grounded in international solidarity. UNESCO’s strategy for developing scientific institutes focuses on enhancing South-North, South-South, and multilateral cooperation. Academic and research institutions, alongside NGOs and public-private partnerships, play a crucial role in advancing higher education. The UNESCO Chair on Coastal Geo-Hazard Analysis (CGHA) aims to develop an education and research network on geohazards, particularly in seismic coastal regions, leveraging international support for knowledge sharing and capacity building