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28 May 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - In the vast expanse of the Pacific, where the azure waters meet lush islands, the threat of climate change is not distant, but a reality deeply anchored in the present. Rising sea levels, frequent flooding, and coastal erosion pose relentless threats to their rich ecosystems and communities. Despite contributing minimally to global carbon emissions, these island nations face staggering costs to bolster their infrastructure against climate-induced hazards. Estimates suggest that Pacific island countries need to inve...
UNITAR Division for Prosperity will hold the final workshop of the 2023 Cycle “Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme for World Tsunami Awareness Day” from 5 to 11 March 2024 in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.
The programme empowers women leaders in the Pacific and other small islands developing states and Asian countries with practical expertise and insights to spearhead disaster risk reduction management initiatives that are both gender-inclusive and oriented to the whole of the community.
The top 20 learners selected from more than 200...
15 March 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - To celebrate International Women’s Day, UNOSAT hosted on 8 March 2024 a powerful webinar aiming at promoting gender equality by inspiring young women to pursue careers in GIS. Let us have a look back on the insightful discussions and fruitful advice given to young women desiring to commit to a career in this industry during this special event.
Kicking off the webinar with a message of empowerment, Olivier Van Damme, senior programme specialist at UNOSAT, declared,
A woman's place is wherever she wants to be!
This sentime...
On 24 August 2025, 25 high school students from Hiroshima Prefecture celebrated the completion of the 2025 UNITAR Hiroshima Youth Ambassador Programme in Hiroshima City.The two-month programme started in June 2025 and was run by UNITAR with the support of the Hiroshima Prefectural Government and Soroptimist International Hiroshima Chuo and in cooperation with the UNITAR Association.The Hiroshima Youth Ambassadors learned about nuclear disarmament and peacebuilding, focusing on human rights and international law, passing on the legacy of atomic bomb survivors, and peace educ...
UNITAR, in collaboration with IC Education, successfully concluded the second edition of its global youth leadership programme, “Prosperity Unleashed: Empowering Young Innovators - Youth Leadership Workshop in Geneva”. The workshop took place in Geneva from 12 –15 August 2025. Approximately 20 participants engaged in a dynamic programme combining expert-led lectures, interactive workshops, and group work. Topics ranged from frameworks for SDG evaluation and public engagement strategies to building inclusive community development plans and social well-being th...
Hackathons have become a cornerstone of innovation in road safety, serving as collaborative spaces where creative minds unite to tackle pressing mobility challenges. By bringing together students, developers, policymakers, and road safety professionals, these events accelerate the development of practical, data-driven solutions that can save lives on the road.UNITAR utilizes hackathons as an integral part of its Road Safety Global Training Initiative, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration and empowering participants to co-create digital tools, policy approaches, and awa...
UNITAR Conducts Training for Qatar Diplomats
19 September, 2017, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) held a five-day training course on “Strengthening Skills and Knowledge in Multilateral Diplomacy” for the new delegation from Qatar.
On 11 and 12 September 2017, the delegation from Qatar attended the “Briefing for delegates on the 72nd Session of the General Assembly and the Main Committees” organized for FOSS members and sponsored by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Singapore. The two days detailed the functions,…
UN CC:Learn Actively Contributes to the Review Forum of the UNESCO GAP on ESD
10 March 2017, Ottawa, Canada - Sustainable development cannot be achieved by technological solutions, political regulation or financial instruments alone. These instruments need to be accompanied by changes in the way people think and act. With this objective, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) encourages learners of all ages to acquire the knowledge, skills and values needed to promote sustainable societies. ESD is included under Sustainable Development Goal 4 of the 2030 Agenda and…
UNITAR offers a wide range of diplomas and certificates, designed to equip participants with specialised knowledge, enhance their skillset and increase their career prospects in a shorter time frame than traditional masters degrees. Taught by UN experts and offered on a diverse range of topics such as gender, anti-corruption, law and diplomacy, these programmes offer practical, industry-focused training in a greater flexible format., Online Diploma in Multilateral DiplomacyThe Online Diploma in Multilateral Diplomacy offers a unique opportunity for both students wanting to ...
3 March, 2017, Hiroshima, Japan – 30 young South Sudanese professionals took part in a UNITAR workshop in Hiroshima last month, as a continuation of the UNITAR South Sudan Fellowship Programme: Entrepreneurship and Leadership Youth Training, a six-month specialized capacity-building training programme for select junior to mid-career level professionals. Focusing on project development and implementation, this year’s Fellowship trained 30 South Sudanese Fellows and Coaches, including 13 women, from the public sector, private sector, academic institutions, and civil society o...