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4 March 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - International law is the cornerstone of global interaction, politics, and policy. States as well as non-state actors in today’s globalized and interconnected world are constantly influencing the development of international law and in turn find their actions influenced by it. In addition, new technologies are opening up new possibilities while also creating new challenges.
Launched in 2020, UNITAR’s Online Executive Diploma on International Law in the 21st century explores these new and cutting-edge legal topics ...
As the world grapples with complex, interconnected challenges—ranging from climate change and biodiversity loss to growing inequality and violent conflict—there is an urgent need to equip the next generation with the knowledge and skills to build a sustainable, equitable, and peaceful future. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is addressing this imperative through its innovative Online Learning and Education Unit.At the core of UNITAR’s online initiatives are key competencies essential for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ...
February Edition: Field Visit: 03 - 07 Feb 2025 / E-Learning Course: 06 Jan - 01 Feb 2025 / Premium Package: 06 Jan- 07 Feb 2025May Edition: Field Visit: 12 - 16 May 2025 / E-Learning Course: 14 April - 09 May 2025 / Premium Package: 14 April - 16 May 2025July Edition: Field Visit: 14 - 18 July 2025 ...
March 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - The past year marked the five-year anniversary of the adoption of the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. However, Covid-19 pandemic has drastically, yet disproportionately affected lives around the world. The virus disruption resulted in deeper inequality and more challenges in advancing both the climate agenda and the realization of SDGs. In response to the current situation, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), along with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs...
ANE GOODALL, PhD, DBE
United Nations Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute
Nature's wake-up call: Why we must heed the warning
Wednesday, 26 May 2010 | 4:30 p.m.
Palais des Nations; Assembly Hall
To watch the video archive of the lecture, please click here
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To read Dr. Goodall’s biography, please click here
World-renowned environmental advocate Jane Goodall shared her reasons for hope at the 4th edition of the Geneva Lecture Series
Dr. Jane Goodall, the ke...
An Independent mid-term Evaluation of the Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC) Toolbox for Decision Making in Chemicals Management – Phase III Project was undertaken between November 2019 and early 2020. It aimed to assess progress towards achieving the project’s planned results and assessed the relevance and effectiveness criteria.
Using a mixed methods approach, the evaluation included an online survey and key informant interviews with stakeholders, along with a theory of change analysis, a comprehensive desk review and three training...
The new course catalogue presents our indicative training offer in a range of thematic areas related to peace and security. The trainings are delivered in face-to-face, online and blended formats as well as in several languages. Please, click on the links in the catalogue to access free online courses....
For the Bachelor’s Degree programs by UNITAR, GFPA, and Oberlin College, we are committed to providing a seamless and straightforward application process to help you pursue your passion for music education. Below, we outline the application procedure and provide detailed information on the application steps.
Step 1: DOWNLOAD STUDENT NOMINATION FORM
The application process begins with downloading the student nomination form, which can be accessed towards the end of this page (titled Oberlin Student Nomination Form). The deadline for the Fall 2023 semester is approachi...
In a world where more data are generated in one year than over decades before, its value to informing important policies and decisions aimed at the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is ever more important. The surge in data presents both significant opportunities for generating much needed evidence, as well as new challenges as the spread of fake news increasingly threatens the very foundations of our societies. Against this backdrop, UNITAR’s Strategic Implementation of the 2030 Agenda Unit (SI Agenda 2030) has teamed up with UN Statistics Division...
This is the second issue of the UNITAR Division of Prosperity quarterly newsletter. The newsletter will update you on the progress of our various programmes and initiatives. It will be available through the UNITAR website and social media and shared via email. To subscribe or send us questions/comments, please email: prosperity_communications@unitar.org., The recent upheaval in Afghanistan has affected many people including UNITAR alumni, partners and prospective participants. UNITAR has been following the situation with utmost concern and has called for the ...