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June - August 2019, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research is pleased to have welcomed several groups of international students and young professionals to the United Nations Immersion Programme (UNIP) this summer. The UNIP is designed to give young people across the globe an insight into the United Nations and multilateral diplomacy, providing them a platform to network and further their career development.
The UNIP has a special focus on the development of global youth, and with this mission, UNITAR collaborated with academic in...
UNITAR offers diplomats, government officials, and professionals from a variety of sectors the opportunity to benefit from our unparalleled expertise in diplomacy through our Master’s Programmes (offered in partnership with top Universities around the world), and vast portfolio of training opportunities. Our world-class training programmes are taught by UN experts and practitioners in their fields.We invite you to view our Educational and Training Catalogue, (available to download at the bottom of the page), for a comprehensive overview of our 2025 Programmes.Customized Tra...
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...
A record 62 million tonnes (Mt) of e-waste was produced in 2022, Up 82% from 2010;
On track to rise another 32%, to 82 million tonnes, in 2030;
Billions of dollars worth of strategically-valuable resources squandered, dumped;
Just 1% of rare earth element demand is met by e-waste recycling.
Contacts:
Ruediger Kuehr, SCYCLE, UNITAR, +49 228 815 0213/4, ruediger.kuehr@unitar.org
David Hirsch, ITU, +41 22 730 5092; pressinfo@itu.int
Terry Collins, +1 416 878 8712; tc@tca.tc
The full Global E-waste Monitor report is available at: www.globalewaste.org, 20 March 2024,...
26 October 2021, New York, USA - The second session of Looking Towards COP 26: The Role of International Organizations, International Financial Institutions and Governments in Energy Efficiency, Food Security and Just Transition in Rural Areas took place in October and was supported by UNITAR New York, in collaboration with Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy. The course was attended by approximately 90 participants and focused on the importance of reaching clean energy targets and zero carbon gas emissions to overcome the climate change crisis., Mr. Ma...
16 September 2022, Geneva, Switzerland – The Universidad Europea de Valencia and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) present the Master in International Leadership and Negotiation. The increase in volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in today's world means there is no longer an approach to management that can be applied to all organizations and work environments. Leaders must adjust their leadership strategies to be more flexible and adapt to a variety of challenges and situations, and this master's aims t...
November 2019, Geneva, Switzerland - International waters are crucial for human well-being, providing a multiplicity of essential ecosystem services and supporting a wide range of economic activities all over the world. Ensuring the sustainable management of such resources is therefore of paramount importance. In this context, what would be key elements to consider? Is the way in which women and men interact with water resources relevant?
A new free e-learning module on gender and international waters discusses the importance of taking gender consideration...
September 2020 - Despite the complicated situation in the world and in Lebanon, ESA and the Division for Multilateral Diplomacy are pleased to announce the launch of the new programme “Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy” at the ESA Business School in Beirut, Lebanon. The programme is aimed at students who wish to deepen their knowledge in the field of international affairs and who are interested in careers in diplomacy. Over the course of 12 months, students will participate in afternoon classes, consisting of 10 modules of 18h each. The programme is divided into...
, CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR INTEREST!, This project takes a multidisciplinary approach that emerges as essential to help better understand the complex dynamics of the global economy, diplomacy, the evolving geopolitical landscape, and their association. This comprehensive framework addresses the multifaceted impacts of globalization, diplomati...
7 September 2022, Merida , Mexico - Recognizing that deaths and serious injuries related to road traffic crashes involving alcohol can be prevented, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Merida (CIFAL Merida) conducted the “Autosobriety Training Programme” to raise awareness amongst the community of the Merida International Airport about the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol.
On this occasion, the informative session was aimed at employees of Merida International Airport, who participated in the "Operational Safety Fair", an ...