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As the novel Coronavirus spreads globally, we would like to update you on what UNITAR is doing as a response to this unprecedented health crisis. We are committed to continuing to deliver our learning solutions as much as possible during this difficult time.
We are following recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO), the public authority of the host country (Switzerland) and the UN Headquarters, and have put in place measures to address the current situation and mitigate the potential spread of the virus.
All UNITAR personnel, except for critical staff,...
Young environmentalist Bryan Sinatra is CEO of a Bali-based NGO dedicated to mangrove restoration and protection.He completed the 2024 UNITAR Leaders for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Sea and Human Security training programme, successfully advancing to its final phase.Bryan is applying what he learned to enhance the value of his organization’s mangrove-based products. He aims to make them more marketable while raising public awareness about the vital role of mangroves in environmental sustainability.Bryan is eager to adopt a holistic approach that integrates mangrove conser...
The Learning Solutions team within UNITAR’s Division for Peace embodies the cutting-edge skills and forward-thinking culture advocated in the UN 2.0 Quintet of Change. For over 13 years, we have been champions of agile, diverse, responsive, and impactful ways of working. Central to achieving the vision of UN 2.0 is a quintet of modern skills that have tremendous potential to enhance the work of United Nations entities in support of Member States. Learning Solutions supports the Division for Peace's alignment with the UN 2.0 quintet of change in the following ways:...
As the global landscape shifts, the need for organizations to prove their continued relevance and effectiveness has become more pressing. At UNITAR, we remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering impactful, sustainable change, even in the face of challenging circumstances. This article explores how our Learning Solutions team is pioneering a new approach to capacity-building—Strategic Learning Design (SLD). By focusing on the underlying complexities of the problems at hand and integrating diverse perspectives, SLD ensures that our learning interventions lead to me...
Established in 2024, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Miami (CIFAL Miami) is hosted by Outreach Aid to the Americas (OAA) in partnership with Florida International University (FIU). CIFAL Miami’s primary mission is to provide a range of research-informed learning opportunities and facilitate knowledge sharing between public servants and leaders from the United States of America, Latin America and the Caribbean, to strengthen capacities, improve decision-making processes, and promote sustainable development. The target audience includes local,...
13 September 2023, Victoria, Canada - UNITAR is thrilled to present the publication "Youth Championing the SDGs - Living with Climate Change" as a tangible result of the contributions made by UNITAR, CIFAL Victoria, the University of Victoria (UVic), relevant stakeholders, but especially, the UVic's youth community, who took a vital leading role in making this publication a reality to advance climate action.
Established as the first CIFAL center on the West Coast of North America, CIFAL Victoria hosted by the University of Victoria, fulfills a key part in connecting the r...
22 April 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research is joining forces with the International Canoe Federation (ICF) to support the growing demand for global emergency response capabilities and promote sustainable development.As part of this collaboration, the ICF and UNITAR will develop training programmes on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) within the realm of sport, incorporating programmes such as a dedicated ‘Paddlers for Disaster Response’ initiative.The partnership aims to incorporate paddle sports in...
3 December 2024, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - President of the Dominican Republic, H.E. Mr. Luis Abinader, signed Decree 656-24, formally declaring road safety a national priority and initiating the development of the National Road Safety Plan 2025–2030. This comprehensive plan, developed by INTRANT in collaboration with key stakeholders from all sectors, sets ambitious goals to reduce road traffic fatalities by 2030, in line with the target set in the Decade of Action for Road Safety. President Abinader remarked, “Through the signing of the National...
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UNITAR is launching its Strategic Response to COVID-19 Crisis: Empowering the Sahel Region through Digital Reskilling and Upskilling to Enhance Productive Sources of Livelihood and Employment training programme on 15 November 2021.
The programme is for women and youth in the Sahel region interested in digital technologies and motivated to make a positive impact on society.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to transform their entrepreneurial ideas into digital products to empower others in their communities.
The 6-week onl...
The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa. It is known for its beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves. As such, sustainable fishing is a critical issue for the remote Indian Ocean Republic.
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) library is a research center, which encourages responsible fishing for sustainability. Biologists and other scientists from Seychelles and abroad, as well as students from the School of Maritime Academy in Seychelles use the library to access…