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UNOSAT's latest LIVE maps can be seen below, these allow users to interact with UNOSAT's analysis in an intuitive and eye-catching manner, allowing easy visualisation of the affected areas, and allowing users to focus on what interests them most, giving a better local understanding of the situation. These maps are updated as new data is available over the course of an event.
This page hosts maps and analytical reports produced by UNOSAT in support of international humanitarian assistance operations to respond to crises caused by natural disasters, conflict and other...
Expert technical services to develop sound costing and financial analysis for the National Multisectoral Non- Communicable Disease Strategy and Action Plan for The Gambia (ungm.org), UNITAR’s procurement is carried out in accordance with the United Nations Financial Regulations and Rules, the General Conditions of Contracts for the Provision of Goods or Services and the UN Supplier Code of Conduct. These guidelines are governed by the Principles of Best Value for Money, Transparency, Integrity, Effective International Competition and the interest of the United Nations.
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27 February 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - In 2023, UNOSAT faced challenges and achieved milestones. Our mapping team was activated for complex emergencies over 107 times in 60 countries worldwide and provided 634 products and services. Across the globe, our emergency mapping service has provided life-saving information to devastated areas affected by conflicts and disasters triggered by natural hazards., In 2023, we went on leveraging our expertise to address multipolar crises and crosscutting issues in different thematic areas, from defending human rights to safeguarding end...
This satellite derived geospatial analysis documents damages over the Gaza Strip following the July-August 2014 conflict. It is based on analysis of commercial satellite imagery and quantifies damage to overall building structures, health facilities, education facilities, agricultural fields and greenhouses. The study also compares damage from the 2014 conflict to that of the 2009 conflict.
The analysis is supplemented by ground photos following UNOSAT deployment to Gaza in September 2014.
The report is freely available for web viewing., Density of Damage Assessment in Ga...
13 September 2019, Suva, Fiji – Disasters caused by natural hazards and climate change affect about 350 million people on average each year, according to the Global Humanitarian Overview 2019 (UN-OCHA, 2019). The human cost tends to be higher in vulnerable areas of the Pacific SIDS, often due to the limited data available for preparedness and early response actions. To help address this issue in Fiji, UNOSAT and the University of the South Pacific (USP) teamed up for a 3-day mapathon which includes a training of trainers (ToT) workshop, from 26 to 28 August 2019 at the USP ...
We provide high-level professional trainings and capacity-building assistance for qualified trainers to develop in-depth knowledge and methodological skills in our seven thematic areas., Our Training of Trainers programs integrate cutting-edge methodologies in the field of learning, ensuring that individuals and institutions we work with are empowered to multiply impact. Our portfolio includes a variety of Training of Trainers formats that allow for adaptation and greater accessibility for diverse audiences and contexts.
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28 May 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - In the vast expanse of the Pacific, where the azure waters meet lush islands, the threat of climate change is not distant, but a reality deeply anchored in the present. Rising sea levels, frequent flooding, and coastal erosion pose relentless threats to their rich ecosystems and communities. Despite contributing minimally to global carbon emissions, these island nations face staggering costs to bolster their infrastructure against climate-induced hazards. Estimates suggest that Pacific island countries need to inve...
Geneva, 26 September 2023: The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary of commitment to multilateral diplomacy, training, research, and empowerment., Since its founding in 1963, UNITAR has stood at the forefront of training and capacity development for UN Member States, consistently adapting to meet their evolving needs and priorities, addressing a diverse array of issues central to the United Nations agenda. From conflict resolution to climate change, sustainable development, and gender equality, UNITAR has played...
The Board of Trustees is the Institute’s governing body. The Board formulates principles and policies to govern the Institute’s activities and operations; approves the work programme; adopts the budget; reviews the structure and composition of staffing and performs other statutory functions, including considering the methods of financing the Institute with a view to ensuring the effectiveness of its future operations, their continuity and the Institute’s autonomous character within the framework of the United Nations., The Board is composed of a small, yet highly diverse gr...