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CIFAL Argentina Trains Companies on How to Align Corporate Strategy to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
8-10 January 2018, Ituzaingó, Argentina – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Argentina (CIFAL Argentina) hosted a two-day workshop on how to align company’s corporate strategy with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.
Yacyretá Binacional is one of the largest hydroelectric plants in Latin America and is located between Argentina and Paraguay that provides 45% of Argentina’s total hydroelectric energy, having…
Launch of online course on Local Water Solutions
20 March 2018, Geneva, Switzerland - On the occasion of the World Water Day, UNITAR and its partners Gaia education and Strathclyde University are pleased to announce the launch of the first edition of the online course “Local Water Solutions for Global Challenges”.
Water is essential for life and for sustainable development, and well-managed water services contribute to poverty reduction, economic growth and environmental sustainability. Increasing human population, the impacts of climate change and unsustainable growth…
CIFAL Malaga Hosted a Workshop on Politics and Sociology in the Mediterranean Countries
27 - 28 September 2018, Malaga, Spain - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Malaga (CIFAL Malaga) jointly with the University of Malaga convened the workshop on “Politics and sociology in the Mediterranean countries” with special emphasis on secular conflicts.
“Reducing all forms of violence and working with governments and communities to find lasting solutions to conflict and security” is part of the 2030 Agenda. Sustainable Development Goal #16 on peace…
Connecting the Community with the SDGs in Curitiba
17 - 18 October 2018, Curitiba, Brazil – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Curitiba (CIFAL Curitiba) partnered with the Federal Technological University of Parana to host the Conference on “Business and the Community” at the Francisco Beltrão Campus. This main objective of this event was to present to entrepreneurs, students and teachers the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the linkages between the community and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Mrs. Priscila Paz Da Viera,…
Our report ClimateTech In Focus: Innovations For a Greener Supply Chain, published jointly with the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) and Shanghai Climate Week, spotlights the pivotal role of ClimateTech in revolutionizing global supply chains towards environmental responsibility and efficiency. This report outlines the essential drivers of climate action—awareness, government goals, and economic incentives—and stresses the urgency of moving beyond compliance to achieve excellence in sustainability. The report advocates for a regulatory framework supported by...
18 September, New York, USA - On 5 - 7 September, The JOINT SWISS-UNITAR BRIEFING ON UNITED NATIONS BUDGETARY MATTERS is a three-day training programme, co-organized with the Permanent Mission of Switzerland, caters to the needs of the incoming delegates of the United Nations General Assembly’s Fifth Committee. The training received more than 100 delegates joining the sessions each day.
, The first day of the training started at 9:00 a.m. (EST). The introductory session covered the responsibilities and key players of the Fifth Committee. Mr. Marco Suazo, Head ...
27-30 September, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office developed the Strengthening Knowledge and Skills in Multilateral Diplomacy Induction Course for Kuwaiti diplomats. The private course, attended by 13 delegates, was designed to enhance the performance of diplomats from the Permanent Mission of Kuwait to the United Nations., The first day of the training started at 10:00 AM (EST). Mr. Marco Suazo, Head of the UNITAR New York Office, welcomed the Kuwaiti delegates and Mr. Angel Angelov, former Deputy Representative...
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Effective leadership and empowerment of vulnerable people, especially women and youth, is essential to support sustainable development and strategic growth. Focusing on leadership, youth empowerment, gender empowerment, security issues and disaster risk reduction, UNITAR equips youth and women with intersectional, inclusive leadership skills that they can use to empower their communities. Our alumni go on to create non-profits and social enterprises that uplift vulnerable populations in least-developed and post-conflict countries. When you train a woman, you train...
January Edition: 06 Jan - 01 Feb 2025 / April Edition: 14 April - 09 May 2025 June Edition: 09 June - 04 July 2025 / August Edition: 28 July - 22 August 2025, There are an estimated 1.8 billion people today between the ages of 10 and 24, which is the largest generation of youth in human history. Their numbers are expected to grow—between 2015 and 2030 alone, about 1.9 billion...