30 March 2026, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited (Intas) have agreed to collaborate on the expansion of the Plasma4Life initiative to India. Building on Plasma4Life’s ongoing activities in Argentina and Malaysia, this next phase aims to support national efforts to strengthen systems related to plasma-derived medicinal products (PDMPs) and improve sustainable and cost-effective access for patients in India.

27 March 2026, Geneva, Switzerland - CIFAL Málaga is one of the 32 UNITAR-affiliated training centres part of the CIFAL Global Network operating across 5 continents. Its mandate is to develop and strengthen human capacities to better address development challenges. CIFAL centres function as knowledge transfer hubs, connecting public institutions, private sector actors, and civil society around shared development challenges.

25 March 2026, Atlanta, United States - UNITAR in partnership with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI2), has launched the regional workshop "Future-Ready Airports: Preparedness for Mega Events Through Safety, Sustainability, and Smart Innovation." The two-day training workshop takes place on 22 April at the Georgia Tech campus and 23 April at ATL’s Emergency Operations Center, bringing together airport authorities and key stakeholders ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

24 March 2026, Geneva, Switzerland – In line with the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026-2035), UNITAR’s Airports Global Training Programme aims to support governments and institutions in strengthen transport systems through effective training, innovation, and cross-sectoral partnerships.

20 March 2026, Geneva, Switzerland - Observed annually on 22 March, World Water Day raises awareness of the global water crisis and the importance of sustainable freshwater management. The 2026 theme, “Where Water Flows, Equality Grows,” highlights the close relationship between water security and gender equality, and calls for stronger efforts to ensure that women and girls play a central role in water governance and decision-making.

19 March 2026, Geneva, Switzerland –The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL), hosted by the University of the Philippines CIFAL Philippines and part of the CIFAL Global Network (CGN) managed by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) closed 2025 with a record of meaningful engagement, reaching 1,460 beneficiaries through 20 capacity-building activities, professional courses, collaborative research, and youth empowerment programmes. Rooted in the mandate of the CIFAL Global Network and guided by the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Centre once again demonstrated that the pursuit of sustainability is not a destination but a continuous, institution-wide commitment.

20 March 2026, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the University of Surrey have established a new collaboration to offer traineeship opportunities for Surrey students at UNITAR headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The programme will be formally launched on 20 March 2026, marking the United Nations International Day of Happiness, when applications will open to students from the University's Centre for Environment and Sustainability (CES).

12 March 2026, Geneva, Switzerland – The Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life (SM4A4L) Initiative is a joint effort of UNITAR, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and FIA Foundation aimed at advancing road safety globally. The 1st edition of SM4A4L has been successfully implemented in Latin America and the 2nd edition for the Asia-Pacific region is currently being delivered with participants from Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Uzbekistan.

13 March 2026, Markham, Canada - York Region, York Regional Police and York University hosted the Gateways to Pathways: Talent and Industry Forum at York University’s Markham Campus, in collaboration with UNITAR and CIFAL York. The event brought together job seekers, employers, industry leaders and community partners for a full day of learning, dialogue and collaboration aimed at strengthening inclusive economic development and workforce readiness across the region.

3 March 2026, Cozumel, Mexico - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Mexico (CIFAL Merida) and its host institution Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) inaugurated a new lactation room at Cozumel International Airport on 29 January.