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, CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR INTEREST!, Collaborating with Technological University Dublin, this project explores the diplomatic strategies and the influence of supranational entities in the geoeconomics and geopolitics of development amid shifting global power dynamics. It investigates ho...
Keynote speakers of the 6th edition of the Geneva Lecture Series jointly organized by UNOG and UNITAR, Heads of the IMF and WTO Dominique Strauss-Kahn and Pascal Lamy discussed the implications and lessons of the financial crisis for global economic growth and economic and financial governance models. The conference that took place at Palais des Nations in Geneva, on 8 December 2010, followed the usual format of the initiative - an interactive debate with journalists and the general public following the keynote addresses - and attracted up to 2...
The year 2023 was a very special and exciting one for the UNITAR Division for Prosperity, as we celebrated not only the 60th anniversary of UNITAR but also the 20th of the Hiroshima Office, which is a part of the Division for Prosperity. We held many events in Japan and Geneva, together with our Advisory Board members, partners, alumni and supporters of UNITAR.
As we close the year with many fond memories, we remain committed to serving the world so that 20 years from now, we can all live in a more sustainable, peaceful and prosperous world.
“People are the core of natio...
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) located in the Pacific are severely exposed to the negative impacts of climate change due to their fragile natural environments, biophysical settings, and ecosystems. Pacific Island countries experience up to four times greater sea-level rise than the global average, amplifying the risk of coastal hazards. Environmental degradation and food insecurity have led to the relocation of several low-lying coastal communities, but also exacerbate the economic and sustainable development challenges faced by SIDS. Today, the investments requ...
Mele Moimoi is a disaster risk reduction trainer at Tonga National Council of Churches (TNCC).
Her preparedness habits and knowledge about disaster risk reduction helped her in the 2022 Tonga disaster.
Mele learned about gender leadership in disasters at the 2021 UNITAR Hiroshima Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Training Programme.
Tongan women take care of the family while men work far from home. Women need to know how to respond to disasters and lead in crises.
, April 2022 - The volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami that hit Tong...
Libya continues to face major challenges in its transition to democratic rule in the aftermath of the 2011 revolution. The “Stabilization Facility for Libya” implemented by UNDP, is a vehicle to support the efforts of Libya to bridge the critical period of transition from the initial period of humanitarian relief towards mid- and long-term structural and sector-specific support. The interventions were designed to strengthen national unity and reinforce state authorities for all Libyans through the support of three activities sets, each with a dedicated output:Output 1: Basi...
8 November 2023, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Global Surgery Foundation launched version 2.0 of the Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) Hub.
The VBHC Hub, which was officially launched in November 2021, acts as a reference point for the VBHC programme and provides resources on the value-based healthcare model more broadly. Version 2.0 of the Hub includes an updated visual design and resources on value-based healthcare. It also contains new information on ongoing projects in Rwanda and Türk...
7 March 2023, Phnom Penh, Cambodia - On March 2 and 3, 2023, the Autosobriety Training Programme to Prevent Drink Driving kicked off at Phnom Penh International University and brought together 22 trainers from local high schools, and public and private universities.
CAMSAFE and the Cambodian Red Cross Phnom Penh Branch joined forces with UNITAR and Pernod Ricard to launch Autosobriety aimed at preventing drunk driving in the country. The event marks the beginning of a concerted effort to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving and reduce the number of road accid...
29-31 August 2021, Abu Dhabi, UAE – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) successfully hosted a three-day online workshop on the topics "Assertiveness & Influencing" and "Public & Digital Diplomacy." This workshop was conducted in partnership with the Arab Youth Center’s “Young Arab Diplomatic Leaders” program in Abu Dhabi.
The program aims to familiarize young Arab figures with diplomatic culture, helping them engage in international discussions about topics like the environment, economy, and media in the convergence and the rapid growth ...
28 September 2020, Jeju, South Korea- The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Jeju (CIFAL Jeju) successfully concluded a series of learning webinars on “The European Green Deal”. The webinars aimed to introduce the Green Deal policies at the national and local levels for countries transitioning to more environmentally sustainable options. The Green Deal policy package aims to promote new development models that tackle pressing issues around climate change.
The Green Deal legislation package tackles issues related to climate change and economic ineq...