05 March 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has joined the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) AI Skills Coalition, reinforcing its commitment to equipping professionals in multilateral diplomacy with the necessary AI knowledge and skills to navigate today’s digital landscape.

28 February 2025, Lviv, Ukraine – In a significant step toward safeguarding Ukraine’s cultural and natural heritage, UNOSAT and UNESCO hosted an advanced training session in Lviv from 25-28 February 2025. With a focus on satellite imagery-based damage assessment and environmental monitoring, Ukrainian heritage professionals and archaeologists honed their skills in geospatial technologies. Through hands-on exercises and open-source platforms, participants learned to document and monitor invaluable heritage sites—empowering them to make a real impact in their daily work. This training is part of an ongoing effort to bolster Ukraine’s capacity to preserve its rich cultural legacy and natural heritage in the face of ongoing challenges.

25 February 2025, Marrakech, Morocco – In the framework of the Fourth Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, UNITAR in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), and FIA Foundation hosted the face-to-face training workshop for FIA Club Members and government officials from Latin America and the Caribbean.

UNITAR and Newcastle University Sign MOU to Advance Training and Academic Collaboration

21 February 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) hosted and led a high-level delegation from the Dominican Republic for the International Workshop on Governance and Public Policy in Geneva from 12 to 17 February 2025. This significant event was organized in collaboration with the recently established CIFAL Dominican Republic and with the support of the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations in Geneva, reinforcing a joint commitment to capacity-building and sustainable governance.

21 February 2025, Tokyo, Japan – Fifty agents of change from 18 Asia-Pacific countries graduated from the UNITAR “Leaders for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Sea and Human Security” training programme on 21 February 2025.

21 February 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with the University of Arizona, is pleased to announce the launch of the Professional Certificate in Science Policy and Diplomatic Practice.

18 February 2025, Geneva, Switzerland — On 11 February 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Africa Pastoralist Empowerment Organization (APEO) based in Kenya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote sustainable agriculture, food and nutrition security, and climate resilience across Africa’s dryland regions. This collaboration aims to empower women and youth, strengthen agricultural value chains, and enhance environmental sustainability.

17 February 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce its membership in the Advisory Council of the Centre for Sport and Human Rights (CSHR). As an Advisory Council member, UNITAR joins CSHR’s extensive network dedicated to advancing human rights in sports through multi-stakeholder dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and cross-sectoral collaboration.

17 February 2025, Geneva Switzerland — On 14 February 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Geneva School of Diplomacy (GSD) signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on advancing global leadership, diplomacy and sustainable development education. This strategic partnership aims to strengthen international cooperation, foster knowledge-sharing and equip future leaders with the skills needed to address pressing global challenges.