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27 February 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - In 2023, UNOSAT faced challenges and achieved milestones. Our mapping team was activated for complex emergencies over 107 times in 60 countries worldwide and provided 634 products and services. Across the globe, our emergency mapping service has provided life-saving information to devastated areas affected by conflicts and disasters triggered by natural hazards., In 2023, we went on leveraging our expertise to address multipolar crises and crosscutting issues in different thematic areas, from defending human rights to safeguarding end...
22 September 2019, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in collaboration with member institutions launched a university global coalition which was hosted by the Rockefeller Foundation, New York. Ahead of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Executive Director of UNITAR, Mr. Nikhil Seth, joined higher institution stakeholders to mark this momentous event.
The coalition is “a collaborative platform of globally engaged universities and higher education associations working in partnership with the United Natio...
As the world embraces profound global transformation, UNITAR and the Division for Multilateral Diplomacy stand at the forefront of leveraging innovative technologies to address global challenges and foster multilateral collaboration, in line with the Pact for the Future. Our initiatives in Artificial Intelligence (AI) embody the Pact's commitment to responsible science, technology, and innovation for the benefit of humanity and the planet.Key initiatives on AI include:AI Briefings for the Diplomatic Community: Specialized briefings designed to equip diplomats, UN Member Sta...
2 October 2020, Geneva, Switzerland – Last week, UNOSAT delivered the Advanced Training on Earth Observation (EO) and Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) for Climate Resilience in Fiji and Vanuatu. This week-long training was delivered as part of the capacity development activities of the CommonSensing project* that aims to improve climate resilience in the Pacific small island states. Adjusting to the COVID-19 preventive measurements in partner countries, UNOSAT adopted a blended-type of delivery method., The Advanced Training on EO and GIT for Climate Resil...
23 January 2024, Geneva, Switzerland- In an effort to advance individuals' careers, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Empower School of Health have joined forces to unveil an innovative Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Health. As the global landscape continues to evolve, leveraging digital technologies in healthcare becomes imperative, and this newly launched Diploma is poised to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital health frontier.
The collaborative effort between UNITAR and Empower School...
14 July 2025, Geneva, Switzerland. On 11 – 13 June 2025, UNITAR supported a workshop, “Harnessing Administrative Data Sources for Official Statistics Production: Migration and Environment/Climate Change statistics cases” in Grenada, implemented by Grenada’s Central Statistical Office (CSO). The workshop supports Grenada’s overarching objective of integrating administrative data into their national statistical framework, providing a space to formalize engagement between administrative data holders and the CSO for enhanced data quality. Read more, 8 July 2025, Geneva, Sw...
Toronto, Canada, 31 May 2021– As a leader in the effort to build a more socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable world, York University and UNITAR are proud to announce the establishment of Canada’s first Centre International de Formation des Acteurs Locaux (CIFAL).
CIFAL centres provide innovative training throughout the world and serve as hubs for the exchange of knowledge among government officials, the private sector, academia, and civil society.
York Region was selected as the new home of this global initiative. York’s Markham Centre Campus will be th...
The 2011 edition attracted participants from 10 different countries, essentially disaster managers working for national governments, UN organizations and NGOs. Some participants were also professionals engaged in the field of disaster risk reduction, an area in which UNOSAT has been investing substantial financial and development resources in view of a decisive increase of output in 2012-2013.
The feedback and evaluation from participants were very positive especially in reaction to the UNOSAT practice of delivering training using only real case scenarios related to majo...
28 November 2023, Doha, Qatar - The Training and Continuing Education Center at Lusail University organized a roundtable discussion on "University Contributions to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the State of Qatar." This event was part of the collaboration with CIFAL, a network of training centres affiliated with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The discussion witnessed distinguished participation from prominent figures in the field of education and sustainable development. Discussions focused on the crucial role of universities a...
25-27 April 2021, Shanghai, China - The first Seminar on Digital Transformation for Executive Managers jointly organized by UNITAR's CIFAL Shanghai International Training Center and Information & Data Security Solutions Co., Ltd. was held in Shanghai, China between 25-27 April. The 17 senior managers who attended the seminar represented the following companies: China Merchants Bank, SAIC MOTOR, Digital Guangxi Group, Armed Police Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai Shentong Metro Group Co., Ltd, Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange, Shanghai A...