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UNITAR Organizes Two Workshops on Political Analysis and the Law of the Sea for Delegates from the KSA Ministry of Foreign Affairs
30 July – 10 August 2018, London, United Kingdom – As a continuation of its long-standing collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UNITAR successfully delivered two successive five-day training workshops in London on Political Analysis and on the Law of the Sea. In total, the workshops were attended by 27 Saudi Arabian Diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The events took place as part of…
UNITAR and UN Environment Launch a Handbook for Formalizing the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Sector
18 October 2018, Geneva, Switzerland – UN Environment and UNITAR launched the Handbook for Developing National ASGM Formalization Strategies within National Action Plans at a side event at the Annual General Meeting of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) at the Palais des Nations. The event was attended by IGF member countries, including representatives from ministries responsible for mining, international…
From June 2011, participants are able to pay by credit card (Visa and MasterCard) for purchasing UNITAR courses and events from the Online Catalogue. In addition to the bank transfer payment method, credit card payment method has been introduced for courses and events by registration with fees.
For payment by credit card, participants will be redirected to a secured payment portal where all payment related transactions will be encrypted. After a successful transaction in the payment portal, users will be redirected back to the UNITAR…
UNITAR Office in New York offers its Diplomatic Training and Lecture Series
From February to December 2016, UNITAR NY Office will deliver eleven (11) Diplomatic Training Courses and five Lecture Series on the topics of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. They are aimed at enhancing participants’ understanding of the United Nations System, its organs and procedures, as well as strengthening skills to facilitate efficient participation on negotiations, resolutions and the work of the main bodies of the UN. Participants will have the possibility to…
UNITAR and the University of Geneva Welcome the Participants of the Second Edition of the Master Programme
18 January 2018, Geneva, Switzerland – Following the launch of the Master of Advanced Studies in European and International Governance in 2016, UNITAR was pleased to welcome the participants of the second edition on the 18th of January at the University of Geneva.
For the welcoming day, participants were invited for a coffee at the University of Geneva and were briefed on the outcome of the programme, including their upcoming study visit in Brussels. The…
UNITAR Conducts Training for Qatar Diplomats
19 September, 2017, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) held a five-day training course on “Strengthening Skills and Knowledge in Multilateral Diplomacy” for the new delegation from Qatar.
On 11 and 12 September 2017, the delegation from Qatar attended the “Briefing for delegates on the 72nd Session of the General Assembly and the Main Committees” organized for FOSS members and sponsored by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Singapore. The two days detailed the functions,…
22 to 23 August 2011, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles - The implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) was identified by Seychelles as a priority issue in its Capacity Assessment.
Given the low level of knowledge on GHS in the country, UNITAR was invited to facilitate a workshop on this issue. The GHS Workshop that was held in Victoria from 22 to 23 August 2011 was attended by over 40 participants representing a range of stakeholder groups, including government, industry, and civil society.
As a result of the workshop,…
From 18 – 20 November 2010, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Andean Development Corporation (CAF) successfully held the inaugural session of the Japan - Latin America Forum. The event served as a venue for the exchange of knowledge and best practices among public officials and key decision makers from Latin America and Japan. Delegates included Ministers and Vice-Ministers from both regions as well as leaders from the Japanese industrial sector, who examined inter-alia Clean Energy and Clean Production, as well as Carbon Markets…
November 2013 – Are you interested in learning more about the UN System? Do you need to brush up on your mediation skills? Are you aware of how to negotiate climate change issues? The Multilateral Diplomacy Programme of UNITAR has prepared an exciting e-Learning programme for 2014 to address all these questions and more.
The 2014 e-Learning programme includes fifteen unique course offerings available in English and three courses in Spanish. All courses are moderated by senior international experts from a variety of fields. For more information on the methodology and…
Twenty-five junior Italian diplomats took part in a training workshop on communication skills organized by UNSSC at the UN Campus in Turin, Italy from 24 to 30 January 2010. During a full day simulation exercise developed by UNITAR, participants identified and practiced key skills for negotiation, drafting and decision-making in United Nations conferences. The workshop is part of an ongoing collaboration with the Diplomatic Institute of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Over the past two years, UNITAR has conducted customized training in…