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What knowledge and skills does it take to green the economy?
Roundtable kick-starts PAGE Green Economy Learning Assessment in South Africa
02 June 2016, Pretoria, South Africa - This was the question discussed at a roundtable held on 2 June 2016 at the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA). The event provided thoughtful inputs for an assessment of green economy learning priorities that will be implemented over the next two months. The roundtable brought together 20 participants from national training and research institutions, asâŠ
Confronting Extremism at a Civil Society Level - A Special Forum held by Permanent Mission of Iraq, UNITAR and Organization for Islamic Cooperation
8 November, New York, USA â The UNITAR New York Office co-sponsored with permanent Mission of Iraq to the UN and the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) a special forum on the topic Confronting Extremism: Faith-Based Community Initiatives towards Positive Diversity, Protecting Minorities and Enhancing Accountability and Good Governance. Held at the Al-Khoei Foundation in New York, the event brought together scholars,âŠ
UNITAR Hosts Peace and Security Retreat for Algerian Diplomats in Montreux
28 November 2014, Montreux, Switzerland - As part of a three-year partnership between the Institute for Diplomacy and International Relations (IDRI) of the Peopleâs Democratic Republic of Algeria and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), a retreat focused on âPeacekeeping and Security within the United Nations Systemâ was organized along the picturesque shores of Lac LĂ©man in Montreux from 11 â 14 November 2014.
What is the role of the United Nations in internationalâŠ
Afghan Ministry of Finance Officials Complete Public Financial Management Capacity Building Study Tour in Japan
7 February 2018, Hiroshima, Japan - As a part of the UNITAR Public Financial Management Capacity Building Training Programme, the UNITAR Hiroshima Office organized and successfully completed a Study Tour for 19 officials, including 8 females, from Afghanistanâs Ministry of Finance. The overall objective of the study tour was to enhance the participantsâ understanding of Public Financial Management practices in the areas of accounting, financial reporting,âŠ
A Lucky Plan for Climate Change Education in Ethiopia?
01 March 2018, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Ethiopia is lucky. Lucky because it is a young country. Young in the sense that it has an overwhelmingly youthful population, with more than 50% being 21 years of age or less. It stands to reason, therefore, that education is a major national priority. But it is only quite recently that policymakers have recognised that education must include climate change.
In Ethiopiaâs regions, particularly in the South, in Oromia, and in Amhara (among others), the impacts of climateâŠ
Afghanistan Fellowship Programme 2018 Cycle Concludes with Workshop III in Hiroshima
The 2018 Cycle of the UNITAR Afghanistan Fellowship Programme â Inspiring Transformation came to a successful conclusion on 4 July 2018. This year marks the UNITAR Hiroshima Officeâs 15-year anniversary, and the Fellowship has run continuously since the officeâs inception, training more than 500 Afghans. The Hiroshima Office is proud to have worked with so many dedicated partners and participants from Afghanistan over the years.
As always, this yearâs cycle concluded with Workshop IIIâŠ
23 December 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - UNOSAT delivered a 4-day training in Kathmandu, Nepal, on the Application of Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) for Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Decision Support to different Nepalese ministries, police, and army officials. This training was prepared and delivered in collaboration with the United Nations Resident Coordinatorâs Office (UNRCO) in Nepal and the Nepalese National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). , Starting on Monday 7 December, participants from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry o...
17 September 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - The COVID-19 outbreak that began in late 2019 evolved rapidly and globally. The pandemic, and subsequent policy and security measures taken in response, impacted the administration of justice in every legal system around the globe. One of the greatest impacts is that lockdown measures and social distancing have rendered in-person hearings challenging or impossible. The disruption to conducting hearings and other judicial proceedings has the potential to significantly undermine access to justice, due process, and civil and human right...
19 October 2020, New York, USA. â In parallel with the environmental objectives set forth by the United Nations as it celebrates its historic 75th Anniversary, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office and the Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy hosted a training workshop for UN delegates and interested participants, entitled âAchieving Sustainability Through Metricsâ on 15 October 2020. As with the other workshops, this session took place in an online format attracting over 60 participants from all over the world.
Mr. Dani...
15 September 2021 - The Confederation of African Football (CAF), the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and UNITARâs International Training Centres for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL Global Network) jointly announced the launch of the first UNITAR-certified Sport Safety and Security Training and Advanced Education Programme for professionals in Africa.
The launch took place in the presence of over 200 safety and security professionals from African football federations, leagues, and clubs, as well as high-level representatives from the United Nations and FIFA.
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