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We offer diverse range of learning solutions. These videos provide an overview of some of our solutions and explain concepts and methodologies., The Chemicals and Waste Programme of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), through various projects, is supporting countries in their efforts to ratify and implement the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Among these projects is the Swiss funded UNITAR project on “Ratification and early implementation of the Minamata Convention on mercury”, being implemented in 16 countries. The objective of the projec...
The Atlantic Centre is a Portuguese initiative that fosters a multinational and multidisciplinary approach to security, emphasizing a comprehensive "Whole of Atlantic Approach." It aims to promote political dialogue, disseminate knowledge, and build capacity in security and defence across the Atlantic community. Atlantic Centre focuses on enhancing regional cooperation, sharing best practices, and developing innovative solutions to maritime security challenges. By engaging with member states and international organizations, it contributes to a more secure and resilient...
Established in 2004, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in China (CIFAL Shanghai) delivers international and domestic training programmes in cooperation with various Ministries and local governments in China, aiming to promote international cooperation, learning, best practice exchange and investment in ICT-led projects. CIFAL Shanghai was created under the auspices of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization with an emphasis on building local government capacities for Smart City development, e-Governance, information...
9 June 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - A recent G20 communique reflected a growing shared concern about the impact of COVID-19 on health networks in the countries with limited response capacities. The communique stated that the leaders were “gravely concerned with the serious risks posed to all countries, particularly developing and least developed countries, and notably in Africa and small-island-states”, and reinforced their commitment to “strengthen capacity building and technical assistance, especially to at-risk communities”.
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12 April 2024, Online - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in partnership with Technological University Dublin and Çağ Üniversitesi, launches its inaugural executive course: Sustainability Programme for Global Changemakers: Navigating the UN 2030 Agenda.
This collaboration is part of our commitment within the European University of Technology ELaRA-TESST team, emphasizing proactive learning and sustainable development.
This innovative course offers an immersive learning experience, leveraging Virtual Reality to revolutionize edu...
The University of Newcastle, CIFAL Newcastle and UNITAR are pleased to offer the Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction to provide graduates and professionals with the knowledge to manage the DRR process across all sectors of society. Students of the program will learn fundamental disaster risk concepts and receive training in the use of the most globally adopted DRR tools and protocols, some of these through direct engagement with UNITAR resources. At the end of the programme, students will be capable of conducting disaster risk evaluations and guiding the subsequ...
Peace in Focus is a new publication by the Division for Peace at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). It aims to inspire people into becoming agents of peace and change in their own communities, by sharing stories of community leaders around the world that are working towards the SDGs at all levels. As a UN publication, the magazine recognizes the interconnective nature of the 2030 Agenda, thus presenting initiatives from all SDGs and connecting them to the SDG16. True to its target audience, the first edition of the magazine will ...
This is the fifth issue of the UNITAR Division of Prosperity quarterly newsletter. In it, you’ll find updates on our various programmes and initiatives. You can read all issues on our website or stay up to date by following us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter. To subscribe/unsubscribe or send us questions/comments, please email us at prosperity_communications@unitar.org., On 6 August 2022, Secretary-General António Guterres visited Hiroshima to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing. He had a heart-to-heart with youth activists abou...
UN CC:Learn is a partnership of more than 30 multilateral organizations supporting countries to design and implement systematic and results-oriented climate change learning.
At the global level, the partnership supports knowledge-sharing, promotes the development of common climate change learning materials, and coordinates learning interventions through collaboration of UN agencies and other partners.
At the national level, UN CC:Learn supports countries in developing and implementing national climate change learning strategies.
Through its engagement at the national and...
06.04.2023, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research) is delighted to announce its partnership with ISRI (Instituto Superior de Relaciones Internacionales "Raúl Roa García"). On Wednesday, 5 April 2023, both parties met at the UNITAR headquarters in Geneva to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in both English and Spanish.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Nikhil Seth, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UNITAR and H.E. Mr. Juan Antonio Quintanilla Román, Ambassador Extraordinary and P...