10 February 2026, New York, United States - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research, in partnership with the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, successfully organized a briefing for delegates on the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement and Sustainable Fisheries Processes at the United Nations

9 February 2026, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) launched its Online Global Competency Programme, welcoming a group of participants from various regions in China to an immersive virtual experience designed to strengthen their skills in diplomacy, negotiation, and global engagement.

2 February 2026, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) launched the fifth edition of its flagship Global Diplomacy Bootcamp at United Nations Headquarters in New York, welcoming a new cohort of globally minded young leaders for an intensive week of training in multilateral diplomacy.

19 January 2026, New York, USA — On 14 and 15 January 2026, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Office in New York, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Portugal to the United Nations and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), convened the Orientation Course on the Work of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at United Nations Headquarters, as part of activities marking ECOSOC’s 80th anniversary. The two-day course brought together delegates from Member States to strengthen their understanding of ECOSOC’s mandate, working methods, and priorities for the 2026 session.

9 December 2025, New York, USA — UNITAR’s office in New York, in partnership with the University of Kansas School of Law and the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, hosted a half-day programme at UN Headquarters titled Strengthening Pathways for Indigenous Peoples’ Representation at the UN.

9 December 2025, New York, USA — UNITAR’s office in New York, in partnership with the International Academy for Arts and Cultural Studies and Carnegie Hall, organized the 2025 UNGA Annual Gala Concert, an annual tradition held in celebration of the work of the United Nations General Assembly.

25 November 2025, New York, USA — In November 2025, UNITAR, in partnership with Columbia Law School’s Mediation Clinic, delivered a three-part Columbia Mediation Training Series at the United Nations Headquarters, designed to strengthen the conflict-resolution capacities of diplomats and UN staff. Led by Professor Alexandra Carter, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Mediation Clinic, the series provided structured, practice-oriented training at the intersection of mental health, political polarization, and gender equity in mediation and peacebuilding

27 October 2025, New York, USA – On 23–24 October 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) office in New York, in partnership with Harbour Education, convened the High-level School Leadership United Nations Visit and Exchange Programme at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

23 October 2025 New York, USA - On 11 September 2025, the UNITAR office in New York, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of New Zealand and the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations, hosted the 2025 Joint New Zealand-Sweden-UNITAR High-Level Fifth Committee Briefing.

19 September 2025, New York, NY - The Education for Tomorrow conference at the UN united global leaders, academics, and innovators to rethink education for the tech-driven future. Hosted by UNITAR and partners, it highlighted the role of AI, interdisciplinary learning, and a new concept called Industrialogy in promoting sustainability and global cooperation. Key launches included the Global Think Tank for STEAM Education and a hands-on workshop aligning education with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.