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Established in 2004, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in South Africa (CIFAL Durban) is hosted by the eThekwini Municipality. provides training to local government authorities to help them identify the most pressing development challenges, conduct strategic urban planning processes, and respond more effectively to local development issues. The centre plays a key role in strengthening governance by enhancing the capacities of local authorities in South Africa.Scope: South Africa and English-Speaking African countries. Thematic Are...
24 November 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of a pioneering initiative in celebration of its 60th Anniversary - the UNITAR Metaverse. This immersive virtual journey marks a significant milestone as the first United Nations native Metaverse, harnessing technology to advance UNITAR's mission and bring its initiatives to a global audience.
UNITAR's unwavering commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in Agenda 2030 drives the organizatio...
22 March 2023, New York, USA – UNITAR and York University proudly announce the launch of the “Water Academy” in the framework of the UN 2023 Water Conference [1].
Between 22-24 March 2023, The UN 2023 Water Conference reconvenes after nearly 50 years since the 1977 UN Water Conference. The Conference serves as an opportunity for Member States, UN entities, and stakeholders to share commitments that aim to contribute to the implementation of water-related SDGs and associated targets. These voluntary commitments will be collected in the Water Action Agenda to accelerate...
This successful methodology has already been used in several capacity development projects run by UNOSAT for UN member states and a few international organizations. The methodology combines capacity development in situ with transfer of knowledge, including UNOSAT generated best practices, and technical assistance when needed.
The Geospatial Information course offered within the curriculum of the Master of Disaster Management at Copenhagen University is open each year to applicants taking the Master course in Copenhagen. UNOSAT is planning to offer soon a similar course to ...
国連事務総長、ミシェル・ジャイルズ＝マクドノー 氏を国連ユニタール総代表に任命
ティム・コーリー（Tim Caughley）氏は、国連軍縮研究所（UNIDIR）の非常駐上級研究員であり、2015年からアジア各国の外交官や軍事顧問を対象に、国連訓練調査研究所（ユニタール）の核軍縮・不拡散広島研修事業の研修顧問・講師を担っています。核軍縮に関する研修に相応しい歴史的背景を持つ広島で実施されるこの研修事業は、外交官にとって特別な機会を提供します。核戦争は今後20年間、脅威として残り続けることが想定され、コーリー氏は、外交官が核軍縮と不拡散を実現するためのスキルを習得する必要があることを強調しています。, 2023年5月16日、広島 - ティム・コーリー氏は、国連軍縮研究所（UNIDIR）の非常駐上級研究員です。UNIDIRでの勤務以前は、在ジュネーブの国連軍縮部長、ジュネーブ軍縮議会の副議長、在ジュネーブ・ニュージーランド国連代表部の大使及び軍縮大使を務めました。2015年以降、ティム・コーリー氏は、国連ユニタール核軍縮・不拡散広島研修事業を通じて、アジア各国の外交官や軍縮に携わる政府職員を指導しています。国連ユニタール広島事務所が20周年を迎える中、世界で活躍してきた核軍縮の専門家として、広島からの外交官研修の重要性について振り返ります。, 長年にわたり核軍縮分野に携わってきたコーリー氏は、国連ユニタールの同研修は、外交官が...
26 March 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - On the 30th anniversary of the landmark Beijing Declaration, UNITAR convened a virtual side event, "Bridging Gender Gaps and Advancing Equity in Water Governance." In conjunction with World Water Day for the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation, the event emphasised the critical importance of glaciers to freshwater resources. The gathering brought together experts and practitioners to address the inextricable link between gender equity and sustainable water management, reinforcing that women's inclusion is not simply about fairne...
18 October 2019, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations, B4 Development, and Generation Amazing, hosted an event on using behavioral insights and sports in preventing violent extremism. The event took place in Conference Room 6 at UN Headquarters on 18 October 2019.
The event began with introductory remarks by the Permanent Representative to Qatar to the United Nations, H.E. Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, followed by a video message fro...
Electronic waste in 13 Latin American countries rose by 49% between 2010 and 2019, roughly the world average, but just 3% was collected and safely managed, a fraction of the 17.4% global average, according to the UN’s first assessment of Latin America’s e-waste volume, legislation, and management infrastructure.
In 2019, e-waste generated by 206 million citizens in the 13 countries reached 1,300,000 tonnes (1.3 megatonnes, of which almost 30% was plastic) – equal in weight to a 670 km line of fully-loaded 40-ton trucks. The comparable figure in 2010 was 900,000 tonne...
The COVID-19 pandemic is more than a health crisis; it is an economic crisis, a humanitarian crisis, a security crisis, and a human rights crisis. This crisis has highlighted severe fragilities and inequalities within and among nations. Coming out of this crisis will require a whole-of-society, whole-of-government and whole-of-the-world approach driven by compassion and solidarity.
In this live webinar, academics from Oxford Brookes University and The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) will come together to discuss the role of humanitarian action a...