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On 15 January 2025, UNITAR and the University of Wolverhampton signed an agreement to establish the Prosperity Alliance Wolverhampton, a joint sustainability research knowledge exchange centre aimed at fostering innovation.This partnership will develop joint degree programmes, host flagship conferences and advance applied research initiatives.UNITAR and the University of Wolverhampton aim to drive business and economic growth through innovation and research for individuals, businesses and communities, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals., 22 January 2025, Gene...
27 February 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - The Spanish edition of the FAO and UNITAR joint e-Learning Course on “Trade, Food Security, and Nutrition” for Latin American policymakers launched in September 2022 has been completed.
The course was intended for officials who are directly involved in the formulation and implementation of agricultural policies and programmes in the region.
The main objective was to assist government representatives and related authorities in strengthening their capacities in ensuring that the expansion of agricultural trade works for and not ...
July 2012, Chisinau, Moldova - A Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Stocktaking and Training Workshop for Central and Eastern Europe took place in Chisinau, Moldova from 17-19 July 2012.
The workshop involved approximately 60 participants from the region, including government officials, business and industry, and public interest and labour organisation representatives involved in sectors affected by the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The purpose of the workshop was to familiarise participants with all general aspects of GHS and…
September 2011, Belize and Panama: Following PRTR Technical Meetings held in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras in June 2011, with the participation of PRTR experts from Chile, Mexico, Peru and Spain, additional technical meetings were held in Panama (30-31 August) and Belize (1-2 September). Panama began the design of a PRTR under a project supported by the SAICM Quick Start Programme Trust Fund. In the case of Belize, the PRTR project is part of the collaboration between the Central American Commission on Environment and Development (CCAD) and the Ministry of Environment…
1 April 2022, Geneva, Switzerland - Negotiating for peace and engaging in dialogue to address challenges is a top priority for Africa – a continent that is committed to “silencing the guns” and building lasting peace. Given the recent instability observed in Central Africa, the UNITAR Training Programme to Enhance Conflict Prevention and Peacemaking in Central Africa Region, was very well received by the mid and senior-level female and male officials from Ministries of Foreign Affairs, staff from the African Union, from UN peace missions in the region and from civ...
UNITAR Contributes to Zambian Battalion Training for Deployment in Central African Republic
November 2014, Lusaka, Zambia - From 3 to 7 November 2014, UNITAR is contributing to the African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance (ACOTA) Training Programme in Lusaka, Zambia. The Zambian battalion will integrate the UN peacekeeping operation MINUSCA to help restoring peace in the Central African Republic. MINUSCA’s Chapter VII mandate includes the protection of civilians, support to the transitional authorities, facilitating delivery of humanitarian assistance, the…
Central American Ministers Highlight the Importance of a Regional Approach to Climate Change Learning
UN CC:Learn Ambassador, Daniel Abreu presented UN CC:Learn to Ministers in Central Amrerica
2 February 2017, San Jose, Costa Rica - UN CC:Learn Ambassador Mr. Daniel Abreu had the opportunity to present progress of the UN CC:Learn project in Central America to Ministers and Vice Ministers of Environment of the eight member countries of the Central American Integration System (SICA). UN CC:Learn was featured at the Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Central…
Workshop on Airport Cities and Competitiveness in Central America
31 March – 1 April 2016, San Salvador, El Salvador – UNITAR’s affiliated training centre in San Salvador (CIFAL El Salvador) hosted the workshop “Promoting Airport Cities for Competitiveness and Economic Development,” which aimed at providing a venue for the exchange of best practices on how to transform airports located in world-class airport cities that generate economic development and growth. The workshop took place from 31 March – 1 April 2016 and was jointly organized by CIFAL El Salvador and the…
Nanosafety Regional Workshop for the Central and Eastern European Region, Poland
UNITAR’s Chemicals and Waste Management Programme in partnership with OECD, and funded by the Government of Switzerland, organised a series of regional workshops in 2018. These workshops were aimed towards professionals working nationally or at the regional level in the nano field or broader chemicals management. Perspectives and experiences from governments, regional experts, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations were included. Thanks to the SAICM secretariat ...
24 September 2013, Skopje, Macedonia - During the 5th Central and Eastern European regional meeting on SAICM (Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management), UNITAR and OECD held a briefing session on nanotechnology and manufactured nanomaterials in the context of contributing to the outcomes from the 3rd International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM-3) held in September 2012. The meeting began with UNITAR presenting an overview and progress-to-date on activities related to nanotechnology, an update on phases 1 and 2 of the nano pilot projects, and a…