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UNITAR Delivers Course on UN Charter, History, and Emerging Challenges
22 of June 2017, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) organized a course titled “An Analysis of the UN Charter, History, and Emerging Challenges at the UN Headquarters”. The course focused on the UN Charter and its historical significant background and evolution since its creation dating back to late 1940’s. Most importantly, the panellist pointed out interesting observations concerning the UN charter, its role in the era of sustainable development…
CIFAL Durban Organizes the Seminar “Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals in South Africa”
29 July 2017, Durban, South Africa – The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by 193 countries as a new global agenda on 25 September 2015 and came into force officially on 01 January 2016. The SDGs are a set of goals towards ending poverty, ensuring prosperity and protecting the planet. The 17 goals and 169 targets matter to local governments. In particular, they are applicable across all clusters, units and departments of the eThekwini Municipality in South…
Register now! e-Course on Introduction to Sustainable Consumption and Production in LAC
10 August 2017, Geneva, Switzerland - Transitioning towards Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) is key to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Agenda. The SCP aims to promote resource and energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and the provision of basic services, green and decent jobs and a better quality of life for all. This e-learning course “Introduction to SCP in LAC” aims to provide policy makers and other stakeholders with an introduction to SCP, as an approach to…
UNITAR NYO Concludes Course for New Delegates on the Fifth Committee
8 September 2017 New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office concluded the capacity building course in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations (UN) titled “Orientation Course for new delegates on the 5th Committee”. The course was comprised of several sessions across four days and introduced delegates to the players, topics, and rules and procedures of the UN General Assembly (GA) 5th Committee.
The fourth and…
Training Course for Kuwaiti Diplomats Concluded
18 September, 2017, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) concluded its training course on “Strengthening Skills and Knowledge in Multilateral Diplomacy: Practical Preparation for Security Council membership” for Kuwaiti diplomats with two more sessions on meeting formats, decisions and documents and insights into the Security Council Presidency on 7 and 8 September 2017.
The entire training dedicated to Security Council Membership was delivered to the diplomats by 17 highly…
UNITAR Executive Director attends 72nd Session of the General Assembly
20 September 2017 – United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office welcomes the arrival of Mr. Nikhil Seth, Executive Director of UNITAR from the headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Mr. Seth’s three-day mission, the 20th to the 22nd of September, is comprised of various meetings with Permanent Representatives, National Ministers, Foundation Leadership, and High Representatives.
Mr. Seth began his mission with participation in the Senior Segment of the 23rd Senior…
UNDP and UNOSAT Join Forces to Leverage the Power of Satellite Imagery Analysis in Support of Crisis Management
10 October 2017, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Operational Satellite Application Programme (UNOSAT) of the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) will strengthen collaboration for the integration of geospatial technology in support of emergency and crisis response after signing a new set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) earlier today.
UNOSAT and UNDP will cooperate in the areas…
UNITAR Launches International Relations & Global Diplomacy Programme with Collegiate Congress
6 October 2017 New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office held an official lunch and organized an orientation session for participants and faculty of the International Relations and Global Diplomacy Programme, a joint effort with Collegiate Congress. This programme provides the rare opportunity to develop a global political perspective through a first-hand look at modern statecraft and blends classroom instruction with…
CIFAL Maghreb delivers Training of Trainers in Algeria
15 April 2015, Algiers, Algeria – CIFAL Maghreb – UNITAR's affiliated Training Centre in Algiers – convened thirty-one government officials of the Algerian Ministry of Interior and Local Authorities for a Training of Trainers delivered on 31 March – 1 April 2015 in Algiers.
The training session focused on the Post-2015 Development Agenda as well as on the implications of the agenda for local decision-makers in Algeria. While presenting the process towards a new development framework, the session also…
UNITAR Starts Cooperation with UNECE on Public Private Partnerships
16-18 June 2015, London, United Kingdom – The global interest in public private partnerships (PPPs) has grown significantly in recent years, and governments of many developing countries are now placing a high priority on their involvement in PPPs. Alongside the growth of interest is the need for skills development and training on key topic areas on PPPs, particularly as they relate to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Post-2015 Development Agenda.
As part of…