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28 February 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - An innovative training course on using satellite imagery as evidence in international judicial proceedings has been launched by UNITAR-UNOSAT, the Asser Institute, the Geneva Science-Policy Interface (GSPI), and IUSTICOM. Legal professionals working with international justice organizations are the first beneficiaries of the course concerning technical and legal requirements of using satellite images as evidence in court.
Satellite images are often the only way to prove that human rights abuses and...
8 December 2022, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) launched a new initiative to support climate-resilient livelihood development in Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The overall objective is to inspire and empower women and youth to address key social, economic, and environmental challenges in their communities through climate-resilient livelihood and entrepreneurship programmes. Up to 50 participants per country will be selected to join the programme. Women and youth ...
UNITAR and LUISS Develop the Executive Master in Global Public Diplomacy and Sustainable Development
18 January 2022, Geneva, Switzerland – With the creation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, African countries established institutions, designed policies, and launched initiatives to deepen their political and economic integration in increasingly salient areas to their continent’s development.
Strengthening the relationship with their counterpart across the Mediterranean and tackling issues of common concerns continues to be a priority between the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU). This overarching collaboration calls for a fostered dialogue ...
3 June 2025, Atlanta, Georgia, USA – Senior airport officials and civil aviation authorities from 10 countries including Czech Republic, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Jamaica, Liberia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the US Virgin Islands took part in the “Future-Proofing Airport Development: Building Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management” workshop held in Atlanta on 28-29 May 2025. The intensive two-day workshop examined critical strategies for airport crisis response and operational continuity. In p...
8 March 2019, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR is pleased to announce its first Geneva roundtable discussion on “Financing the 2030 Agenda: Means of Implementation” and explore the topic from the unique perspective of Capacity-Building. The event will take place on 17 April 2019 from 14:30 to 17:00 at the Palais des Nations in room VIII.
The roundtable aims to discuss how the international community is mobilizing financial resources and innovative strategies to achieve the SDGs and discuss how we can build capacities to strengthen means of implementation.
Representatives from...
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) is a joint mechanism between five UN agencies, of which the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is one. Hosted and led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), PAGE aims to help Member States embark on a greener and more inclusive growth trajectory by putting sustainability at the heart of economic policies and practices to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In this regard, PAGE seeks to support countries and regions foster sustainable economic growth, create income and j...
We provide high-level professional trainings and capacity-building assistance for qualified trainers to develop in-depth knowledge and methodological skills in our seven thematic areas., Our Training of Trainers programs integrate cutting-edge methodologies in the field of learning, ensuring that individuals and institutions we work with are empowered to multiply impact. Our portfolio includes a variety of Training of Trainers formats that allow for adaptation and greater accessibility for diverse audiences and contexts.
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Advisory Board members are a collective of passionate individuals dedicated to the Institute’s vision, mission, core values and strategic objectives.
The Advisory Board champions two key UNITAR tenets: leave no one behind; and reach the furthest behind first. Advisory Board members support our vision and mission through the thoughtful analysis of the Division’s strategic planning and programme implementation, designed to affect long-term change that creates sustainable impact and empowers people and institutions to act as multipliers for positive change.
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28 June 2024, New York, United States - The Global Diplomacy Initiative (GDI) had its Closing Ceremony at the United Nations Headquarters. Hosted by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office, the event celebrated the achievements of the Spring 2024 Cohort of GDI Graduates. The GDI Programme offers a unique learning experience for students and professionals, enabling them to deepen their understanding of the United Nations and its operations. Participants have the chance to gain knowledge and insights from experts and diplomats in ...
7 May 2020, Atlanta, USA - UNITAR, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Atlanta (CIFAL Atlanta), Kennesaw State University, the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Serve Learn and Sustain Center, and the Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCE) Greater Atlanta, with the support of Turner Foundation are launching the e-learning programme “Youth & the Sustainable Development Goals”.
The main objective of this six-week e-learning programme is to provide intensive training to youth on the Sustainable De...