• On 29 May 2025, UNITAR and Greycells signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on sustainable development initiatives.
• Greycells is an association of former international civil servants based in Geneva, focused on knowledge-sharing.
• The two partners will support sustainable development through capacity-building, intergenerational dialogues, joint research and creating an expert advisory pool for UNITAR's Prosperity Alliance initiative.
• The partnership reinforces Geneva's role as a hub for international collaboration, inclusive learning and social progress.

16 June 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – On 29 May 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Greycells, the association of former international civil servants for knowledge-sharing based in Geneva, have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on intergenerational dialogue, capacity-building and knowledge exchange in support of sustainable development.

This MoU sets the stage for impactful cooperation between UNITAR and Greycells in areas such as leadership development, vocational training, and innovation. Greycells brings its unique experience and the expertise of retired UN professionals to support UNITAR’s mission of advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through training and research.

The partnership will support:

• Development of an expert pool to contribute to UNITAR’s Prosperity Alliance initiative through advisory roles and research
• Capacity-building workshops and study visits for youth, civil servants and professionals in sustainable development, governance and innovation
• Intergenerational dialogues and public forums co-hosted by UNITAR and Greycells
• Joint research initiatives and policy papers on economic reform, education and inclusion
• Outreach and engagement across Geneva’s local and international communities, including support to students and young professionals

This MoU affirms both organizations’ commitment to inclusive learning and social progress and reinforces Geneva’s role as a hub for international collaboration and civic innovation.