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The COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the last years’ technological advances has catalysed rapid innovation in digital approaches and tools. “Building Peace from a Distance: An Assessment of Digital and Hybrid Learning Formats to Support the YPS Agenda” offers actionable insights for peacebuilders and trainers to help facilitate optimal training delivery in new digital and hybrid spaces, with a focus on programming that contributes to the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda.Highlights Presents innovative case studies from Colombia and the PhilippinesAnalyses challenges and ...
UNITAR is preparing to launch its highly anticipated e-learning course on Climate Change Diplomacy which is due to start on the October 4th and will run for a duration of eight weeks. The course is set to provide high-level, diplomatic training for diplomats, negotiators and other high level officials prior to the climate change conference in Cancun, Mexico, later this year.
Climate Change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Understanding the climate change problem is a work in progress for the scientific community, however the risks that it…
UNITAR Organizes Learning Center on Oceans, Biodiversity and Sharks
02 of June 2017, New York, U.S.A - The United Nations Institute of Training and Research organized a learning center on the occasion of the “United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainability use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development”. The learning center was comprised of distinguished panelist: H.E. Mr. Semi Koroilavesau, Minister for Fisheries of the Republic of Fiji, H.E. Ms. Isabelle F. Picco,…
UNITAR contributes to Habitat III discussions on policies to improve freight transport systems in cities
17 August 2016, Quito, Ecuador - UNITAR’s Decentralized Cooperation Programme in collaboration with the Government of Ecuador hosted the webinar titled “Policies to improve freight transport system in cities” aimed at raising awareness of urban development related topics. The webinar took place on 17 August 2016 with the participation of 75 attendees from the public and private sector, academia, and practitioners.
The webinar is part of the preparatory process towards…
CIFAL Jeju holds a workshop on Sustainable Tourism Development
From 17 to 20 November 2015, CIFAL Jeju ran a three day workshop on “Sustainable Tourism Development: Policies for Delivering Social, Environmental and Economic Benefits in the Asia-Pacific Region”, in Jeju, Republic of Korea.
The workshop was organized in response to the need for a capacity building programme throughout the Asia-Pacific region,introducing tourism as a way of delivering not only economic benefits but also social and environmental benefits to the local people.
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Following the partnership, signed on 21 April 2009, between the Universidad de Zaragoza (Spain) and United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), it was agreed that UNITAR will receive fresh graduates from the university and provide them with an opportunity for a first international working experience in the United Nations specialized body in training and research.
UNITAR’s International Law Programme is pleased to welcome the first collaborator from the Universidad de Zaragoza.
5 May 2020, Madrid, Spain - UNITAR and the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Madrid (CIFAL Madrid) together with RACE and the European University are pleased to open its 2020 edition of the Postgraduate Programme “Expert in Road Safety Management and Administration”. The four-week academic programme aims to equip participants with knowledge about strategic initiatives that have been successful in reducing road traffic crashes.
Road traffic injuries claim more than 1.35 million lives each year with a disproportionate impact on health and developme...
In order to perform efficiently in Vienna’s Diplomatic Community, it is crucial for diplomats nowadays to have a sound knowledge of Digital Diplomacy and Cybersecurity. New digital technologies have had, and will continue to have, a profound impact on both the practice and content matter of diplomacy. The digital ecosystem in which diplomats operate offers new opportunities, especially for smaller states, but also challenges traditional organizational structures. At the same time, cyberspace itself is creating a series of issues, ranging from Internet governance to cybersec...
Through the support of the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) and other funding, UNOSAT had been implementing capacity development activities from its regional liaison offices in Asia and East Africa. Thanks to this renewed support, UNOSAT is able to expand its activities and the countries of implementation in order to strengthen capacities in the use of geospatial information technologies for improved resilience in the Asia-Pacific and Africa.
The project is designed for 3 years, and, based on previous experiences, intends to further enhance ca...
15 April 2025, Victoria, Canada - UNITAR, in partnership with the University of Victoria (UVic), Canada, successfully concluded its third year of the Co-operative Education Programme (Co-op), a professional development learning pathway. The Co-op continues to lead nationally in experiential learning, with this initiative launched in partnership with CIFAL Victoria—a UNITAR-affiliated centre. This international programme serves as a vehicle through which UVic students can acquire valuable work experience. Through this partnership, students can also participate in initiatives...