23 September 2026, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR is launching a new Online Professional Diploma in Skills for the Future and Employability, combining technical and human-centred skills to help professionals adapt to a rapidly changing world of work. The three-month online programme begins in January 2027 and includes six live workshops, also available individually as micro-credentials.

16 September 2026, New York, United States – More than 130 delegates gathered at United Nations Headquarters in New York on 14 September for a UNITAR briefing to strengthen their understanding of the procedures, priorities and working methods of the 81st session of the General Assembly.
Held ahead of the new session, the Briefing for Delegates on the 81st General Assembly and the Main Committees provided practical guidance on the General Assembly’s programme of work, elections, draft resolutions, Main Committees and Rules of Procedure, as well as the relationship between the General Assembly and the Security Council.
The annual programme forms part of UNITAR’s longstanding support to diplomats preparing for the General Assembly and High-Level Week. Since 2017, UNITAR has convened the annual programme in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Singapore to the United Nations and the Forum of Small States.

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution (resolution A/80/L.112 (adopted 3 Sept 2026)), approving the merger of the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) into the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the establishment of the United Nations Institute for Capability and Learning Innovation (UNICLI).

Geneva/Turin, 3 September 2026 — The United Nations General Assembly today adopted a resolution (resolution A/80/L.112 (adopted 3 Sept 2026)) endorsing the merger of the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) into the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and establishing the new United Nations Institute for Capability and Learning Innovation (UNICLI), targeted for 1 January 2027. The decision forms part of the broader UN80 Initiative, which seeks to strengthen coherence, effectiveness, and performance of the United Nations system.

Three students presented their initiatives as part of the Fosun Foundation Visionaries Awards, during the opening ceremony of the sixth edition of the Global Diplomacy Bootcamp, organized by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in partnership with Harbour Education.

25 August 2026, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) , in partnership with Harbour Education, concluded the sixth edition of its flagship Global Diplomacy Bootcamp, bringing together a new cohort of young participants for an immersive week focused on the United Nations, multilateral diplomacy, sustainable development and practical negotiation skills.

20 July 2026, New York, United States of America – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) convened the 2026 SDGs in Practice special event on the margins of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), bringing together representatives from governments, the United Nations system, academia, civil society and the private sector to examine practical approaches for accelerating implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

22 June 2026, Geneva, Switzerland - The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be convened from 7 to 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). UNITAR will convene leaders, policymakers, academia, UN partners, local authorities and practitioners to explore practical solutions for accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through a series of high-level events and strategic dialogues, UNITAR will showcase innovative approaches to capacity development, knowledge sharing and multi-stakeholder partnerships that support sustainable, inclusive and resilient development worldwide.

3 June 2026, New York, USA - Diplomats and representatives from Permanent Missions gained practical insights into the United Nations Security Council's procedures, decision-making processes, and opportunities for engagement through a two-day briefing organized by UNITAR, Portugal, and DPPA.

3 June 2026 - Following the roll-out of the digital credentials on the UNCC:Learn platform in January 2026, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is launching its new digital credentialing system, starting with a first set of courses, as part of a phased rollout across its learning portfolio.