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The IOMC Toolbox project comprises nine Participating Organizations (PO) that contribute to the IOMC with the purpose of promoting coordination of the policies and activities pursued jointly or separately to achieve the sound management of chemicals in relation to human health and the environment. The IOMC Toolbox is an internet-based tool that aims to provide target user groups, primarily from developing countries, with guided access to be able to identify the most relevant, efficient and appropriate national actions to respond to chemicals management problems. The project...
UNITAR established its Hiroshima Office in 2003, in response to the desire of the people and authorities in Hiroshima to contribute more actively to global peace and development. The Hiroshima Office has an inherent strength in the areas of peacebuilding, post-conflict reconstruction and disarmament, as well as the broader themes in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense hardship across the globe. Progress in key areas of need has been regrettably reversed. Marginalized and traditionally under-represented peoples – women, LGB...
In 2019, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) set up the Division of Prosperity. The Division for Prosperity is committed to supporting countries in shaping an inclusive, sustainable and prosperous world.
We seek to address growing inequalities, help lift people out of extreme poverty and establish global prosperity by offering innovative training and creating learning opportunities for people around the world. We work in solidarity with diverse partners at the local, regional and global levels to drive the United Nations Sustainable Development ...
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...
Facilitating multi-stakeholder collaboration is essential. This initiative seeks to mobilize public-private sector collaboration to implement local demonstration projects that help cities reduce deaths and injuries caused by traffic crashes.This Partnership aims at contributing to advance road safety targets by:Increasing public awareness of road safety risk factors.Building capacity of government authorities to implement holistic, evidence-based approaches that improve road safety.Promoting the development of public-private partnerships to accelerate progress., The Toolkit...
Entrepreneurship is wealth-creating. It encourages innovation, brings new value to the market, and helps build local and regional wealth. Entrepreneurship can empower young people to boost their lives and livelihoods, create jobs and solve social problems through innovation.
As the COVID-19 pandemic worsens problems in food security, public health, and employment in Iraq, entrepreneurship is more important than ever to “build back better” towards a post-pandemic world.
Building on the experience and lessons learned of the past five cycles (2016-2020), 2021 UNITAR COVID-19...
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development enshrines a number of important principles, including the principles of “leaving no one behind” and “reaching the furthest behind first”. Developing knowledge, skills and awareness, in addition to other capacities, of learners in most of need, including those from the least-developed countries (LDCs), the landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), the small island developing States (SIDS) and the fragile states and those countries emerging from conflict is also reflected in UNITAR’s 2018-2021 Strategic Framework.
UNITAR keeps track...
In order to achieve the mission of building sustainable peace, a community-led approach has proven to be highly effective and critical in achieving long-lasting impact and change. UNITAR has made it a goal to center a community-led approach through its work with local partners and Civil Society Organization (CSOs), further highlighting the inherent value of this approach. UNITAR has long since understood the value of bottom-up approach and has therefore endeavored to support local partners through promoting and enhancing local peace processes, knowledge sharing, capacity-bu...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense importance in today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, influencing nearly every facet of our personal and professional lives. The lives of people all over the world are increasingly enhanced and shaped by artificial intelligence. To organizations there are tremendous opportunities, but also risks, therefore, where do we start to plan for AI, business and the future of work?The Online Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Professional Skills is designed to bridge the knowledge gap by equipping participants with essent...
1. WHAT IS THE PRICE OR COST OF THE DEGREE?
UNITAR has adopted a pricing system designed to provide access to its activities to individuals with limited resources while ensuring the financial viability of the programme. In this regard, UNITAR offers three categories of prices:
Master degree:
Full fee: EUR 7,408.
2. I CANNOT PAY THE TUITION FEES, WHAT CAN I DO?
Scholarships covering parts of the fees may be available to outstanding candidates from developing countries on a very competitive basis. If you want to be considered for a scholarship, you must tick th...