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9 June 2016, Bangkok, Thailand – 18 Afghan government officials from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Civil Service Commission, and the Office of the President of Afghanistan, completed the final module of the Executive Master Degree programme in Development Policies and Practices (DPP) and received their degrees at a graduation ceremony at the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok. Mr. Alex Mejia, senior manager of UNITAR’s Decentralized Cooperation Programme, extended UNITAR’s congratulations to the graduates and emphasized the impact of…
UNITAR Organizes Learning Center on Oceans, Biodiversity and Sharks
02 of June 2017, New York, U.S.A - The United Nations Institute of Training and Research organized a learning center on the occasion of the “United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainability use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development”. The learning center was comprised of distinguished panelist: H.E. Mr. Semi Koroilavesau, Minister for Fisheries of the Republic of Fiji, H.E. Ms. Isabelle F. Picco,…
8 June 2022, Geneva, Switzerland - The 2022 World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Ranking, seeking to assess the innovativeness of universities for the future, will be presented on June 9, 2022, at 3:00 pm (CET)/10:00 pm (KST) in both Switzerland and South Korea. This ranking for innovative universities is designed to highlight and appreciate the efforts of universities to produce a future workforce aligning with the growing demands among entrepreneurs in contemporary society.
This ranking of innovative universities is organized by the Institute for Policy and...
22 November 2012, Geneva, Switzerland - “Citizen Cyberscience is a tremendous opportunity for scientists in developing regions, because it offers them valuable support from thousands of volunteers, and enhanced global exposure for their research. Projects like ForestWatchers in Brazil are trailblazing what we think will become a global trend”. These words by Francois Grey, Coordinator of the Citizen Cyberscience Centre - a partnership established by UNITAR, CERN and the University of Geneva - capture well one of the aspects driving the research of new applications…
Vienna’s Diplomatic Community Builds the Negotiation and Leadership Capacities
4-5 May 2015, Vienna, Austria - Authority is not enough to get things done. Both negotiators and leaders must learn to empower and motivate their teams and lead in situations where they may not have any formal authority. They must know which decisions are the right ones and how to make them. Key to becoming an effective negotiator is the ability to listen. When building their vision and goals, negotiators must create a process that includes all stakeholders, build coalitions and…
18 Officials Graduate with Executive Master Degree in Development Policies and Practices
9 June 2016, Bangkok, Thailand – 18 Afghan government officials from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Civil Service Commission, and the Office of the President of Afghanistan, completed the final module of the Executive Master Degree programme in Development Policies and Practices (DPP) and received their degrees at a graduation ceremony at the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok. Mr. Alex Mejia, senior manager of UNITAR’s Decentralized Cooperation…
How can institutions and the “rules of the game” be strengthened to effectively address climate change and advance a green economy? This question was at the centre of debate during the 2nd UNITAR-Yale Conference on Environmental Governance & Democracy, New Haven, USA 17-19 September 2010. The Conference brought together some 160 academics, governance practitioners and civil society representatives from more than 20 developed and developing countries to explore opportunities of strengthening policy-relevant research on effective governance to address climate change and…
June 13, 2023, Shanghai, China – China’s rapid socio-economic development and the significant increase in resident income have led to surging demand for road travel. This growing need has emphasized the critical importance of safer roads and responsible road users, prompting more pressing efforts to enhance public awareness and provide relevant public education on the topic of road safety.
On June 13, the inaugural “Autosobriety Creative Challenge ”, hosted in collaboration with the China Communication Television Broadcasting Network, UNITAR’s affiliat...
21-23 August 2013, Eldoret, Kenya- Building Resilience to Climate-Related Risks was the central theme of the 35th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 35), which took place in Eldoret, Western Kenya.
The Forum was an interactive event bringing together applications experts from critical socio-economic sectors, governmental and non-governmental organizations, decision-makers, scientists, civil society stakeholders among others, to reflect on the implications for critical climate-sensitive sectors of the projected seasonal climate outlook for the region for…
UNITAR Organizes Course on Climate Change for Sustainable Development
28 April 2017, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) organized a workshop entitled “Climate Change for Sustainable and Green Development” taught by Professor Narinder Kakar, a accredited Permanent Observer to the UN for the United Nations mandated University for Peace. He also serves as Director and Adjunct Professor on UN Environmental Diplomacy Programme at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law of Pace University. The workshop began with a few opening remarks by Mr…