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2023年2月9日・広島 –アジア 10か国の外務省、防衛省等の若手実務者約 20 名が広島を訪れ、世界レベル、アジア地域レベルの核軍縮・不拡散の現況や交渉スキルを学ぶプログラムを実施いたします。新型コロナのパンデミック後初めて、日本への渡航を交えたワークショップを開催できる運びとなりました。広島を訪れ、その歩みを体感し、実際に人々の声を聴くことが、プログラムの根幹をなしている本研修を、再びこの地で再開できることに心から感謝しております。, 研修生は 5 日間の日程で、2022 年に行われた核拡散防止条約(NPT)再検討会議や核兵器禁止条約第1回締約国会議の振り返りを含めた昨今のグローバルな潮流や、新技術やサイバー分野の影響など多岐に渡るセッションを受けます。最終日には、核軍縮での世界的な交渉現場を模したロールプレイングで学びの成果を確認します。
過去 2 年間、本プログラムをオンラインで実施する過程で、現地を実際に訪れることのインパクトやネットワーキングの力がいかに大きかったかを改めて強く認識するとともに、新たな技術の導入を模索して参りました。そこで、今回の研修では、被爆者との対話や日本で核軍縮のために活躍する若手との交流、オタフクホールディングス株式会社の佐々木茂喜代表取締役社長による戦後復興に寄与したお好み焼きの紹介を交えたお好み焼き...
On 7 June, UNITAR launched the 5-month hybrid training programme “UNITAR SDGs and Digital Futures: Changemaking Through AI/Digital Storytelling”.Motivated youths from Hiroshima Prefecture and Asia joined the programme.This programme introduces concepts and ethics of AI use and trains the youth on using AI tools for digital storytelling.By the end of this programme, participants will be able to use basic AI tools with an understanding of their role in digital storytelling and advancing the SDGs.The programme will be run by the UNITAR Hiroshima Office, with the supp...
The UNITAR Global Water Academy (UGWA) empowers learners all over the world with the knowledge and skills to respond to the global water sustainability crisis by providing hybrid training and online courses developed by global leaders in water research, resource management, and policy development; developing scientific and two-eyed water solutions to water sustainability; and by building the capacity and international partnerships necessary to achieve the objectives of UN Sustainable Development Goal 6., The UGWA fosters training and capacity development, empowers community...
UNDP and FAO join to launch a new online course on climate change and agriculture in partnership with UNITAR
A six-week course begins on November 13, features leading global experts on climate change
13 September 2017, Geneva, Switzerland - ‘National Adaptation Plans: Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture’ is the title of the new United Nations’ Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). The course is timed to launch in parallel with the upcoming climate talks in Bonn, Germany, more formally known as the 23rd Conference of the Parties (COP23). The registration…
On 13 August, 2021, New York, USA (Virtual) – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York office concluded a two-week online training programme with Harbour Education on Friday, August 13, 2021. This online training programme is catered for students who want to develop a better understanding in working in the international organizations. It aims to provide them with necessary knowledge about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations, negotiations and international communications. Mr. Marco Suazo delivered opening an...
The Public Finance and Trade Programme is pleased to announce its calendar of e-learning courses for Fall/Winter of 2010.
All courses are internet-based, moderated by senior international experts, asynchronous and place emphasis on online discussions and self-paced learning.
New online courses in the area of financial governance include: Fundamentals of Microfinance (20 September to 22 October), Oversight of Public Finances (27 September to 29 October), Introduction to Public Procurement (25 October to 26 November), and Financial Globalization (1 November to 3 December).…
Course dates: 20 April – 29 May 2009
Application deadline: 10 April 2009
The course includes six interactive training modules introducing participants to the world of multilateral conferences, the formal and informal processes of conferences, rules of procedures, types of conference documents, drafting resolutions, effective negotiation and decision-making, chairing and effective preparations for a multilateral conference.
The course builds on UNITAR’s wealth of experience designing and implementing training workshops on conference diplomacy and…
18 February 2014, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR’s Programme UNOSAT continues to put innovative tools in the hands of the humanitarian community as satellite derived mapping gain in popularity with humanitarians.
For years UNOSAT has been providing support to the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS), an on-line set of resources used by humanitarians to receive alerts and information on sudden natural disasters. Part of this set-up is a mapping & satellite imagery coordination mechanism operated by UNOSAT to facilitate access by humanitarians to the…
Tabu Elder and Baria Johnson Kibo are two of nearly 100 young South Sudanese professionals who took part in the 2020–21 UNITAR Building Bridges: Entrepreneurship and Project Planning in South Sudan Programme.
The online programme is financially supported by the government and the people of Japan and conducted with the institutional support of the government of South Sudan.
Tabu is now passing on what she learned through volunteer teaching of entrepreneurs and hopes to create a community project in water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Baria ran a needs assessment in her...
From war and settlement of disputes between States, protection of the environment, responsibilities and obligations, to human rights protection between citizens, refugees of different States and corporations, the role of international law and multilateral diplomacy is constantly expanding. Globalization has exponentially increased multi-layered interconnectedness, ever growing the crucial necessity to enforce common rules that guide and sustain multileveled governance and relationships. In this context, the United Nations (UN) plays a crucial bridging role between var...