26 February 2026, Geneva, Switzerland - The University of Oxford and UNITAR, as part of the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), launch the Future-proofing Business and the Economy executive programme to equip senior leaders with the skills to navigate rapid global change and the green transition.

The programme brings together expertise from five UN agencies and leading Oxford academics, combining global policy insights, cutting-edge research, and practical tools for strategic decision-making in uncertain environments. It focuses on helping organisations remain competitive, resilient, and inclusive amid political, economic, technological, and climate disruptions, offering a unique learning experience at the intersection of sustainability, policy, and business strategy.

24 February 2026, Kigali, Rwanda - The LEAP-FAST consortium convened a high-level roundtable and expert interactive dialogue entitled “Future-Ready Higher Education Leadership: The Role of the CIFAL Global Network and LEAP-FAST in Transforming Institutions” on 19 February 2026, during the Global Learning Conference in Kigali.

24 February 2026, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR, in partnership with the United Nations Offices at Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi, successfully delivered the online course “Working in a Multilingual Environment” in all six official UN languages. The self-paced course, held in March and September 2025, recorded 2,650 enrolments and over 800 certified participants, strengthening effective multilingual communication across the UN system.

Applications are closing soon for the March 2026 cohort of the Lifelong Learning Master’s Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy, jointly offered by UNITAR and UOC. Delivered fully online, the programme combines academic rigor and practical expertise to prepare professionals for leadership roles in international affairs.

20 February 2026, Kampala, Uganda - UNITAR, under the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) supported the First Annual African Symposium on Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomics on “Rethinking Growth in Africa’s Natural Resource Base”. The event brought together policymakers, researchers, and development partners at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, on 12–13 February 2026.

In this spirit of innovation, UNITAR, in collaboration with York University and CIFAL York, convened the MotoAI Virtual Hackathon on 14–15 November 2025. This two-day event brought together participants from eight countries and across disciplines to enhance “MotoAI” - our AI-powered motorcycle safety platform - by developing new app features, public engagement strategies, and analytical models to strengthen road safety systems.

18 February 2026, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR successfully held its first UN Disability Inclusion Strategy workshop of the year, bringing together personnel from across its divisions and offices on 17 February 2026.

19 February 2026, Bonn, Germany - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the European Engineering Learning Innovation and Science Alliance (EELISA) are co-hosting “EVERYTHING AI,” a two-day international event examining artificial intelligence as a system-wide force shaping governance, institutions, and society.

17 February 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.

11 February 2026, Geneva, Switzerland - The Permanent Mission of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and UNITAR hosted a significant convergence of faith and diplomacy: the 11th Annual Geneva Interfaith Dialogue within the historical halls of the Palais des Nations. This year’s meeting focused on the theme of "Strengthening Multilateralism in Times of Global Challenges". The event coincided with the global observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week, established by Resolution A/RES/65/5.