The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal training arm of the United Nations, working in every region of the world. We empower individuals, governments and organizations through knowledge and learning to effectively overcome contemporary global…
While access to energy is crucial for cooking, lighting, heating, clean water, and most income-earning activities, energy for many displaced people, including in refugee camps, is either non-existent or severely lacking in terms of availability, accessibility, and quality. This means that…
GHS Implementation Programme Packages for the Private Sector
To satisfy your specific needs to implement the Globally Harmonized System on Chemicals Classification and Labelling (GHS), UNITAR is offering a training programme for you, with three options adapted to your…
Welcome to the Waste management course! In this session you will be introduced to the challenges of waste and the concept of circular economy.
The course information is based on the latest reports on waste management and circular economy, as well as relevant country…
Chemical hazards’ classification and communication systems are key elements of the sound management of chemicals. To harmonise these systems worldwide, the United Nations adopted, in 2003, the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHS…
Los sistemas de clasificación y comunicación de riesgos químicos son elementos clave de la gestión racional de los productos químicos. Para armonizar estos sistemas en todo el mundo, las Naciones Unidas adoptaron, en 2003, el Sistema Globalmente Armonizado de Clasificación y Etiquetado de…
Over 20% of the world’s population currently lives in conflict affected areas and fragile states. In many of these places, natural resources and their governance play a key negative role in both the conflict and the fragility. In fact, since 1990 at least 18 violent conflicts have been…
This panel considers the climate extremes and their impact on the housing crisis, food shortages, and energy poverty. Attempts at climate negotiations overlook these impacts, especially as they impact the most vulnerable and poor. This panel will also explore alternative systems for access…
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal training arm of the United Nations, working in every region of the world. We empower individuals, governments and organizations through knowledge and learning to effectively overcome contemporary global…