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The Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC) brings together nine UN and multilateral organizations that aim to strengthen international cooperation on chemical safety and improve coordination of their own chemicals-related policies and activities through the IOMC.
The IOMC Toolbox for Decision Making in Chemicals Management Project is a logical response to increasing needs and demands from policymakers working within developing and transitional economies. The toolbox was developed to provide an easy, web-based access to a consolidated libr...
19 March 2024, Derby, United Kingdom - Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in 2023, the University of Derby recently hosted the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The two-day visit started with a presentation on hostage negotiation in Afghanistan, highlighting the role of intergovernmental agencies and local leaders in safeguarding civilians. This was followed by a networking session with MSc Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management students, and staff from across the College of Business, Law and Social Scien...
UN SDG:Learn is very glad to announce the launching of the Second Series of the UNSDGLearn Blog, "SMEs and the Implementation of the SDGs".
This Series will shine a light on Small and Mediums Enterprises (SMEs), their realities and the challenges they face as well as their philosophies, level of involvement and opportunities in regards to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The first contribution "Why SMEs face particular challenges and why it is a particular challenge to support SMEs", written by Robert Marinkovic from the International Organiz...
April 2019 is a remarkable date for UNITAR and its Division for Multilateral Diplomacy as it marks the launch of first ever e-learning course on Frontier Diplomacy. The first edition of the course charts new direction for training in diplomacy by combining developments in Information Technology with traditional human orientated approach to diplomacy.
The course will span over six weeks and cover the most pressing aspects of Information and Communication Technology perceived through the prism of contemporary diplomacy its practices, procedures and dynamics. The modules of ...
Established in 2022, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Saudi Arabia (CIFAL Saudi Arabia) was established in collaboration with Majmaah University which has a particular interest in promoting training activities related to economic development, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability and encouraging academics, researchers, and specialists to play a greater role that contributes to achieving this vision.CIFAL Saudi Arabia's objective is to provide a range of learning opportunities and facilitate knowledge sharing between p...
Learning from past experiences to inform future programmes and organizational decisions is a vital step of an evaluation process. Lessons learned from evaluations are abstract generalizations that provide an evidence-based source of information on what has (and what has not) worked well from programming implemented in a given setting and under certain conditions with results from such exercises contributing to the creation and uptake of knowledge.
Aligned with UNITAR’s strategic framework learning approach to evaluation, this lessons learned paper series aims to contribut...
日本出身の長谷川晶子さんは、ジュニア・プロフェッショナル・オフィサー（JPO）として国連開発計画（UNDP）に着任し、様々なキャリアを経験しました。UNDP本部CFO（Chief Financial Officer）オフィスのプログラム・アナリストや、アフガニスタン事務所の財務部門長等を経て、直近ではUNDPバンコク地域事務所でオペレーション専門官としてアジア太平洋地域の各国事務所を支援するなど、幅広い経験を積みました。財務・オペレーション分野の豊富な経験を活かし、2025年1月に広島で開催された「平和構築・開発におけるグローバル人材育成事業」ミッドキャリア・コースに参加しました。本事業は日本の外務省が実施するもので、広島大学が受託し、国連訓練調査研究所（ユニタール）の協力のもとで実施されています。より戦略的な役割への転換とキャリアのさらなる発展を見据え、自身にとってのリーダー像を明確にするために、晶子さんはこのミッドキャリア・コースに応募しました。本コースの修了後、晶子さんは世界銀行の予算管理担当官として、新たな仕事に挑戦しています。, 2025年8月、広島 —「平和構築・開発におけるグローバル人材育成事業のミッドキャリア・コースで経験した1週間は、とてもハードでしたが、充実していました。私のこれまでの経歴を見つめなおす貴重な機会となりまし...
15 November 2024, Panama City, Panama – UNITAR in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), FIA Foundation and its International Training Centre for Authorities CIFAL Madrid, launched the Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life Programme to strengthen FIA Members Clubs through cutting-edge knowledge and evidence-based interventions that promote safe mobility. This unique programme aims to equip participants with the skills to design projects and actions that promote road safety at the local and country levels. It also seeks to facilitate...
UNITAR invites women from around the world particularly those living or from the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Southeast Asia to the UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022.
The main audience for this programme is women but others are also welcome to apply.
Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to better prevent, prepare and manage disaster risks in their communities.
UNITAR Division of Prosperity launched the programme in 2016 to provide ca...
Twenty students from China joined the Youth Leadership and Global Challenges Seminar in Geneva in July 2024.The seminar was organized by UNITAR in collaboration with Shanghai Creative Twin Cities and Curidaosity.The seminar featured interactive sessions, expert lectures and presentations, as well as tours of the Palais des Nations. These activities aimed to empower participants with leadership skills and innovative ideas.The distinguished speakers and hands-on workshops focused on climate change, sustainable development, global health and social innovation., 5 Septembe...