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The related postgraduate qualifications in Conflict, Peace and Security, offered jointly by UNITAR, Division for Peace and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), focus on specific parts of the curriculum of the Master’s Degree in Lifelong Learning in Conflict, Peace and Security, providing leaners with academic flexibility depending on their interests and professional needs. All programmes are offered online and provide a corresponding number of academic credits. Successful participants receive official certificates of completion at the end of each programme.
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Join us on 13-17 October 2025, at Hotel M, in Belgrade, Serbia , Climate change isn't just an environmental issue; it's reshaping global conflicts. Transform your peacebuilding practice with climate-smart approaches. 5 intensive days in Belgrade covering early warning systems, disaster preparedness, and cross-sector collaboration. The one-week programme is delivered in partnership with the Conflux Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Mediation. Limited spots available. Register now. Registration Deadline: October 1, 2025Application: Apply through Conflux Cen...
The evaluation analysed the first of three phases of this project (2012-2015). It has found that the starting assumption (the improvement of knowledge and competency will allow for a more sustainable and targeted utilisation of the water resource) is still pertinent. Indeed, knowledge and competency for a more effective use of water resource are still lacking in Chad. The evaluation has also found that all the activities are relatively pertinent for the implementation of the project. However, it will only have an impact with sufficient institutional stability and clear ma...
The Master's in Climate, Energy and Humanitarian Action, jointly developed by Loughborough University and UNITAR, addresses the urgent and interconnected challenges of climate change, sustainable energy, and humanitarian response. The programme fosters innovation, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration, equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills to drive climate resilience, energy transitions, and sustainable development in complex global contexts. As climate-related disasters and energy crises intensify, humanitarian and development professi...
You want to create a new exciting online course that will be taken by hundreds - or even thousands - of participants from all over the world. You want your project to have the greatest possible impact and reach, and to do so, the course needs to be available in different languages. But how do you go about it?
Translating an online course to different languages can seem like a daunting task. This article will give you a quick introduction to the processes involved so that you can tackle your multilingual project successfully. , Translations are part of an inclusive des...
The Learning Solutions team within UNITAR’s Division for Peace embodies the cutting-edge skills and forward-thinking culture advocated in the UN 2.0 Quintet of Change. For over 13 years, we have been champions of agile, diverse, responsive, and impactful ways of working. Central to achieving the vision of UN 2.0 is a quintet of modern skills that have tremendous potential to enhance the work of United Nations entities in support of Member States. Learning Solutions supports the Division for Peace's alignment with the UN 2.0 quintet of change in the following ways:...
Depending on the topic and format, our courses give right to different levels of recognition, ranging from a certificate of participation to certificates of completion and diplomas or certificates recognized by academic institutions.
UNITAR offers courses that run throughout the year or several times a year that are free-of-charge and open to the public. For more information about courses offered, please see below. , This self-paced course, jointly delivered by UNITAR and IUCN, promotes a dynamic learning approach through interactive lessons and multimedia contents. Participants will understand the nexus between biodiversity, climate change and land-use plans; discover the rights and roles of different stakeholders in the planning and decision-making process; and consider ways to col...
It is well known that peace cannot be achieved without the meaningful participation of all members of society, including its most vulnerable members and those most affected by the consequences of armed conflict. It has also long been established by frameworks such as United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and the subsequent resolutions that make up the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda that conflict has a disproportionate effect on women and girls and that increasing the number of women who lead and contribute to peace processes improves both the qua...
27 September 2023, New York, USA – On 15-22 September 2023, UNITAR Executive Director and Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Nikhil Seth paid an official visit to New York City for the 78th United Nations General Assembly and high-level meetings with United Nations executives., On September 15th, Mr. Seth's initial meeting was with UN Deputy Secretary-General Ms. Amina Mohamed to discuss the transition of UNITAR’s Nigeria Project Office. Following this, Mr. Seth met with H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis, President of the 78th United Nations General Assembly, to explore collaboration op...