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For more than 10 years, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nations Satellite Centre (UN Satellite
Centre) have worked together on satellite-based monitoring of cultural and natural heritage affected by armed conflict and disasters resulting from natural or
human-made hazards. This partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2015 and subsequently strengthened through a series of joint agreements, funded by UN Member States, to monitor and safeguard cultural and natural heritage around the world. What began as ad-hoc assessments for Iraq and Syria has evolved into systematic, joint operations with rapid, global response capabilities.
Centre) have worked together on satellite-based monitoring of cultural and natural heritage affected by armed conflict and disasters resulting from natural or
human-made hazards. This partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2015 and subsequently strengthened through a series of joint agreements, funded by UN Member States, to monitor and safeguard cultural and natural heritage around the world. What began as ad-hoc assessments for Iraq and Syria has evolved into systematic, joint operations with rapid, global response capabilities.
We are stuck in response mode. But what good is an ambulance without a hospital?
Climate shocks are intensifying. Conflict is at record levels. Economies are fragile. Humanitarian appeals grow larger each year, while donor countries prioritise domestic and security concerns. One emergency follows another. Recovery slips further out of reach.
Climate shocks are intensifying. Conflict is at record levels. Economies are fragile. Humanitarian appeals grow larger each year, while donor countries prioritise domestic and security concerns. One emergency follows another. Recovery slips further out of reach.
13 March 2026, Geneva, Switzerland - New moderated training for sports organizations: The Future of Sport: Training to Win in a Changing Climate, available on-demand. The training targets staff from sports organizations looking for practical ways to address climate challenges while strengthening their operations. It is fully customizable and can be tailored to the needs of each federation, club, or event organizer, ensuring relevance across different sports contexts.
19 February 2026, Bonn, Germany - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the EELISA Ethos+Tekhne are co-hosting “EVERYTHING AI,” a two-day international event examining artificial intelligence as a system-wide force shaping governance, institutions, and society. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their application for participation in-person or online. Application links can be found at the bottom of the page.
Rwanda and UNITAR Host Dialogue on Peace, Governance, and the Right to Development at the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council
25 September 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - Rwanda and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) convened a high-level side event during the 60th session of the Human Rights Council on “Peace, Governance, and the Right to Development: Lessons Learned from the Great Lakes Region and Beyond.”
25 September 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - Rwanda and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) convened a high-level side event during the 60th session of the Human Rights Council on “Peace, Governance, and the Right to Development: Lessons Learned from the Great Lakes Region and Beyond.”
18 September 2025, Hiroshima, Japan - United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and ITS Education Asia invite motivated Asia-Pacific youth to apply for the “UNITAR Youth Ambassador Asia-Pacific Programme 2025”. The programme will run for 8 weeks with the theme “Future Skills for Grassroots Leadership”.
July 2025 - Lebanon is facing a growing risk of food insecurity due to the conflict that began in October 2023, which threatens the country's agricultural land and assets. This geospatial assessment aims to analyze changes in agricultural land during the baseline period from October 2019 to 7 October 2023, compared with October 2024.
8 November 2024, Vientiane, Lao PDR - The year 2024 was declared by the Secretary-General to be the year of building trust and hope.
2 October 2024, Praia, Cabo Verde - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the Atlantic Centre, and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) with the support of Cabo Verde, are pleased to announce a major forthcoming event called "Maritime Security 2024: Innovations and Partnerships for the Future.", financed by the German Federal Foreign Office. This event will take place in Cidade da Praia, Cabo Verde, in collaboration with the European Union, the Atlantic Centre, and the G7++ Friends of the Gulf of Guinea (FoGG).
Leba Gaunavinaka, UNOSAT’s in-country expert in Fiji : chronicle of UNOSAT’s representative in COP28
8 February 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - Meet Leba Gaunavinaka, a dedicated advocate for environment preservation, whose entire career has been a testament to her commitment. Serving as UNOSAT's embedded technical expert within the Government of Fiji's climate change adaptation team, Leba has greatly contributed to shaping climate discussions. Her skills and unique perspective, derived from hands-on experience in the field, provide invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by the Pacific Islands. As we delve into her experiences at COP28, discover the story of a passionate individual actively contributing to the global effort for climate resilience and adaptation.