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.

1 June 2026, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with Columbia Law School, concluded the 2026 Comprehensive Mediation Training Certificate Programme, an intensive professional development course held from 26 February to 15 April 2026 and designed to strengthen mediation and conflict resolution capacities among diplomats and international affairs professionals.

The programme brought together 10 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The programme reflects UNITAR’s continued commitment to advancing peaceful dialogue, multilateral cooperation, and sustainable conflict prevention through capacity-building and practical skills training.

2 June 2026, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Portugal to the United Nations, delivered the Election Officers Workshop on the UN Organs on 6 May 2026. The workshop brought together more than 60 diplomats and election officers from Permanent Missions to strengthen knowledge of United Nations electoral procedures and support effective participation in multilateral processes.

28 May 2026, New York, USA - The World Cup Diplomacy Summit 2026 will bring together diplomats, policymakers, sports stakeholders and experts at United Nations Headquarters in New York to explore the role of sport in advancing diplomacy, sustainable development and international cooperation ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

UNITAR and Gulf Colleges have launched a new hybrid Master’s Degree in Strategic Leadership and Artificial Intelligence to equip future leaders with strategic, ethical and practical AI capabilities in global governance and decision-making.

8 May 2026, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) issued the 2025 Results Report. The report highlights the progress, partnerships and impact achieved throughout the year. Amid rising expectations for a more agile and impactful United Nations, UNITAR continued to strengthen capacities across Member States and among diverse stakeholders worldwide while advancing important institutional milestones, including the adoption of UNITAR’s new four-year Strategic Framework.

22 May 2026, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with the University of Kansas School of Law and the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, delivered a two-part online series titled Strengthening Pathways for Indigenous Peoples’ Representation at the UN on 9 and 16 April 2026.