Even though the movement of people as a response to changes in the environment is not a new phenomenon, this issue has risen on the international agenda as a result of the growing awareness of the reality of climate change and its possible implications. Climate change is predicted to increase climate variability and lead to greater intensity and frequency of extreme weather events.

From the 29th to 31th of March, Carlos Lopes, Executive Director of UNITAR, visited the Republic of Korea for a series of meetings to enhance cooperation with Korean institutions.

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province has been designated as the Island of World Peace by the government of Republic of Korea on 27 January 2005, and promotes Jeju as a place to discuss world peace through summit meetings and international conferences in efforts to make significant contribution to world peace and enhancement of stability on the Korean Peninsula.

“Completely new dimensions of issues like the sources of conflict, and the spectrum of conflict resolution mechanisms among others were excellently exposed during the Programme and I for one come off this process empowered and energized for the work ahead.” -- Participant 2010 Regional Training Programme

The World Urban Forum (WUF) was established by the United Nations to examine one of the most pressing problems facing the world today: rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate change and policies. The theme of the 5th World Urban Forum in 2010 is “The Right to the City: Bridging the Urban Divide.” The event attracted some 13,700 participants from 150 countries around the world.

UNITAR Operational Satellite Applications Programme was invited to Washington DC in early March to discuss experiences and new ideas in the area of geospatial information production and operational integration of geographic information solutions at this important event organised by the US Government and the US Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) and sponsored by major private satellite firms.

Over the years, the United Nations resolutions have acquired a distinctive style. Furthermore, the rules relating to the adoption of resolutions have been supplemented by a number of practices. This workshop aims at providing thorough training on all these topics. this three days workshop will take place on 23-25 March 2010 at UNHQ.