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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...
UNITAR Training Workshop on International Human Rights Protection and Promotion in Geneva
22-23 February 2018, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR delivered a successful Core Diplomatic Training entitled “International Human Rights Protection and Promotion” for diplomats, international civil servants, government officials and private sector specialists in Geneva. This workshop took place within the long tradition of Core Diplomatic Trainings which UNITAR’ Multilateral Diplomacy Programme organizes in Geneva, mainly targeting the diplomatic community. Four other training…
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...
On 13 September 2011, the UNITAR New York Office, jointly with the Permanent Missions of Egypt and Indonesia, organized a special briefing on the work of the First Committee of the General Assembly. The briefing aimed to familiarize new delegates about the work of the First Committee and some of the critical issues before the committee during the 66th session of the General Assembly.
H.E. Mr. Jarmo Viinanen, Permanent Representative of Finland and Chairperson of the First Committee opened the session, stressing the significance of disarmament affairs during…
On 8 April 2025, UNITAR Division for Prosperity Director Mihoko Kumamoto visited Chengdu, China, at the invitation of the Prosperity Alliance Chengdu leadership.The Prosperity Alliance Chengdu was launched in March 2025 to drive sustainable economic development through strategic partnerships, capacity-building programmes, and innovative solutions.During her visit, Ms. Kumamoto met with e-sports and animation industry representatives, the Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, and Chengdu education officials.Next steps include developing collaborative projects...
Linked via Light Project - A Contribution to the International Year of Light 2015
24 March 2015, Glasgow, Scotland - The Westburn Viaduct in Glasgow over the river Clyde is now permanently illuminated thanks to Linked Via Light, a project that has brought young people together from communities on both sides of the river and inspired them to collaborate to help transform their shared landmark. The project was implemented by CIFAL Scotland, in partnership with Glasgow City Council and Tollcross Housing Association.
Working in cross community teams, pupils from Bannerman,…
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 ...
04 October 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is delighted to announce its new partnership with the University of Groningen Business School (UGBS) and the launch of a joint Online Executive Programme on Health Protection, Humanitarian Settings, and International Law.
The programme, which is set to start in April of 2024, is primarily designed for professionals aspiring to, or already working in, Medicine, Public Health, and related fields who want to learn more about health protection in emergency and humanitar...
4 July 2015, Geneva, Switzerland – Water is a finite and limited resource, and with the steady increase in the world population, urbanization and environmental degradation, the competing demands of the riparian States will continue to grow. The UN World Water Development Report of 2015 points out that scarcity and poor management of freshwater amplify the risk of disputes. The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks 2015 Report ranks the water crisis as the biggest threat facing the planet over the next decade. In such circumstances, the creation and enhancement of…
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.
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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,...