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July 2012, Chisinau, Moldova - A Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Stocktaking and Training Workshop for Central and Eastern Europe took place in Chisinau, Moldova from 17-19 July 2012.
The workshop involved approximately 60 participants from the region, including government officials, business and industry, and public interest and labour organisation representatives involved in sectors affected by the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The purpose of the workshop was to familiarise participants with all general aspects of GHS and…
October 2011, Geneva, Switzerland. Peacekeeping Training Programme of UNITAR, in partnership with the African Leadership Centre of King’s College London, offered, an executive training course on “Leadership, Team work and Team Management in Peace operations from 17 to 21 October 2011”. The course was attended by 25 experienced women and men, and sponsored by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Political Affairs Division IV, Human Security (PDIV / FDFA). The course was delivered in the face-to-face format in the African Leadership Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.…
CIFAL Jeju Hosts Workshop on Global Citizenship for Sustainable Heritage Conservation
17 - 20 October 2018, Jeju, South Korea – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Jeju (CIFAL Jeju) jointly with the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding under auspices of UNESCO organized a workshop on ‘Fostering Global Citizenship for Sustainable Heritage Conservation in Asia-Pacific’.
This event gathered 23 participants from national and local governments representing 14 countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook…
As the past year has shown us, the new coronavirus pandemic is having unprecedented impacts across the globe, especially on human health and economic activities. In this context, Governments are intensifying their efforts to combat the global spread of COVID-19 by enacting various measures to support public health systems, safeguard the economy and to ensure public order and safety. Likewise, entrepreneurs have looked for creative solutions to keep their activities afloat, addressing different challenges they are experiencing. The downturn in the global economy following th...
16-17 December 2019, Nairobi, Kenya – A group of 26 officials from various ministries engaged in a two-day UNITAR training workshop with the aim of improving their skills and knowledge in the field of maritime law and international dispute settlement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The successful delivery of the training workshop is in part the merit of the UNITAR’s lead expert on the Law of the Sea, whose rich experience in providing legal advice on environmental and marine issues to governmental and non-governmental bodies made...
UNITAR plays a crucial role in strengthening the capacities of United Nations member states and various stakeholders. By integrating Behavioural Science Insights (BI) into its Online Learning and Education Unit, UNITAR is innovating educational strategies that align with the goals of Agenda 2030, especially focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4, 16, and 17, which centre on quality education, peace, justice, strong institutions, and global partnerships, respectively. By harnessing the power of behavioural science, UNITAR is driving transformative change in ...
10 September 2020, New York, USA, Zoom Conferences - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office (NYO), in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Singapore to the United Nations as Chair of the Forum of Small States (FOSS), successfully opened its two-day course entitled “Briefing New Delegates on the Work of the 75th General Assembly”. The session opened with more than 250 delegates present on the online conference., The briefing sessions opened with introductions, led by Mr. Marco A. Suazo, Head of Office at UNITAR NY...
Building Capacities in Cooperatives
19 May 2015, San Jose, Costa Rica – In the first week of May, CIFAL-Atlanta, in collaboration with the Michael J. Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University (KSU), CENECOOP, Fundepos University, Cooperative of the Americas (COOP), Confederation of Cooperatives of the Caribbean, Central America and South America (CCC-CA), and the Ministry of Labor of the government of Costa Rica, held a three-day conference in San Jose, Costa Rica on cooperative competitiveness and the digital economy.
There were a total of 74 participants…
Connecting the Community with the SDGs in Curitiba
17 - 18 October 2018, Curitiba, Brazil – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Curitiba (CIFAL Curitiba) partnered with the Federal Technological University of Parana to host the Conference on “Business and the Community” at the Francisco Beltrão Campus. This main objective of this event was to present to entrepreneurs, students and teachers the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the linkages between the community and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Mrs. Priscila Paz Da Viera,…
18 December 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - New satellite imagery analysis conducted by the United Nations Satellite Center (UNOSAT) has uncovered distressing trends in the agricultural landscape of the Gaza Strip. Based on an assessment utilizing Sentinel-2 satellite imagery collected between December 2017 and December 2023, the findings illuminate the significant impact of the ongoing conflict on the health and density of crops.
Compared to the average of the previous six years, a staggering 18% of arable land in the Gaza Strip has experienced a substantial decline in health...