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Cultural diplomacy is the Exchange of ideas, information, art, language and other aspects of culture among nations and peoples in order to foster security, peace, development, and sustainability for humanity.The Cultural Diplomacy Programme explores how the soft power of the arts, the celebration of cultural heritage, and the impact of global cultural exchange can foster mutual understanding, build trust among nations, and support global cooperation. Culture—through music, art, language, and shared traditions—has long played a vital role in promoting dialogue, strengthening...
The series of regional e-learning courses Introduction to Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) aims to provide policymakers from Asia, Africa and Latin America with a comprehensive introduction to the SCP approach and its application opportunities. The courses are moderated, take 8 weeks to complete, and are highly interactive and practice-oriented.
The e-course on SCP has been developed in close collaboration with the regional offices of UN Environment, the Secretariat of the 10 Years Framework of Programmes on SCP (10YFP), as well as the SWITCH-Asia and...
Transport systems across road, air, and sea are fundamental to sustainable development, economic growth, and global equity. Recognizing this, UNITAR’s Transport and Mobility portfolio supports the development of smart, safe, inclusive, and sustainable transport systems that leave no one behind. In line with the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035) and the Second Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021–2030), our work helps governments and institutions strengthen their transport systems through cutting-edge training, policy innovation, and cross-sectoral partnership...
This groundbreaking series, taking place every Spring and Fall since 2016, UNITAR-NYO and the Columbia Law School Mediation Program, with the full backing of Columbia Law School and Columbia University, provide rigorous, intellectually engaging, interactive, custom programming delivered to United Nations diplomats and change agents around the world. Our individual, day-long courses leverage Columbia’s unparalleled strength in the area of conflict resolution, weaving it in with skills-building programming that acknowledges the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals. P...
Enhancing International Scientific Cooperation: Arctic Science and Technology Advice with Ministries
The rapidly changing Arctic is leading to economic and governance implications worldwide. Decreasing sea ice is opening new trade routes between Asia and Europe as well as increasing natural resource extraction, environmental exploration, and tourism.
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the melting glaciers, disappearing sea ice, and thawing permafrost in the Arctic have led to predominantly negative impacts, particularly on food security, water resources, water quality, infrastructure, transportation, tourism, and recreation, as well as cult...
The United Nations Plan of Action to safeguard religious sites is a framework for action containing concrete recommendations for all relevant stakeholders to better prepare, prevent and respond to attacks against religious sites.
One of the main recommendations of the Plan is the development of a mapping of religious sites around the world, which will capture the universality of religious sites and contribute to fostering respect and understanding of their significance for individuals and communities in every continent.
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)...
UNOSAT has long utilized a variety of crowd-sourced data to support its imagery analysis and mapping activities. Already in 2006, UNOSAT, CERN and the University of Geneva joined hands to explore the potential of participatory mapping using CERN’s experiences on collaborative computing and collaborative thinking in particle physics. In July 2006 UNOSAT's first crowdsourcing experiment went public. Building on these efforts the three partners were joined by the University of California, Berkeley and other partners to create the Citizen Cyberscience Centre (CCC).
Collaborati...
Latest Event at Osaka, Japan Expo 2025Promoting Sport for Development and Peace: Co-creating Culture through Sport and DiplomacyTo mark the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with the Japan Sport Council (JSC), proudly hosted a special event on 4 May 2025 at the Osaka, Japan Expo 2025 , entitled “Promoting Sport for Development and Peace: Co-creating Culture through Sport and Diplomacy.” Through interactive community walls and sport-technology activities, the event offered p...
The AI for Social Impact Programme, organized by UNITAR & Ureka Education Group is a three-day educational initiative designed to coincide with the AI for Good Global Summit 2025. Hosted at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva, this programme offers participants an opportunity to engage with contemporary discussions on artificial intelligence and its applications for sustainable development.Location: Geneva, SwitzerlandDates: 8–10 July 2025Key Features:Understanding AI Fundamentals: Gain insights into the principles of artificial intelligence and its role in addres...
Join a select group of senior faculty and academic decision-makers for a high-impact executive programme in the heart of Geneva. The Academic Leadership Suite is a boutique executive programme designed to cultivate a network of academic leaders. The programme offers a high-level platform for exchange on the future of higher education - blending strategic insight with relationship-building, and laying the foundation for long-term collaboration and global impact. Participants will engage with international experts, shape institutional strategies, and become part of a lasting ...