Displaying 3161 - 3170 of 3391
Niger at Halfway through its Process of Formulating National Learning Strategy on Climate Change
19 July, 2016, Nimsay, Niger - The "Conseil National de l’Environnement pour un Développement Durable (CNEDD)," in charge of coordinating the National Climate Change Learning Strategy formulation, has organised a workshop at the midpoint of the process in Niamey on 1-2 June.
The workshop brought together 50 participants from ministries of different sectors, civil society, international NGOs, technical and financial partners and learning centres. The main goals were: 1) to…
UN CC:Learn Endorses 5 Newly Appointed Ambassadors for Climate Change Learning at its 5th Steering Group Meeting
1 - 2 October 2014, Geneva, Switzerland - Participants from 16 UN organizations and 8 UN CC:Learn countries took part in the 5th Steering Group Meeting of UN CC:Learn Partners, 1-2 October 2014, Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting allowed to wrap up the first phase of the UN CC:Learn project and discuss activities for the second phase. Achievements of the pilot countries (Benin, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Malawi and Uganda) were discussed, and three new…
04 December 2023, Dubai, UAE - While it has been clear for some time that climate change education is one of the most fundamental unmet needs of countries bearing the brunt of the crisis, it has proved difficult to unlock to necessary resources to meet that need at scale. For several years the UN CC:Learn programme (supported by Switzerland) has been working in West Africa to better understand the gap and to build a regional approach to strengthening climate literacy at all levels (formal, non-formal, and informal).
On 4th December 2023 at COP28 th...
02 November 2023, New York, USA - On 31 October 2023, in a collaborative effort, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) recently partnered with the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Laws of the Sea (DOALOS) to host a groundbreaking briefing session that delved into critical aspects of international maritime law and the future of ocean governance. The event, led by Mr. Miguel De Serpa Soares, set the stage for a comprehensive exploration of key concepts and processes within the field.
Mr. De Serpa Soares commenced the session by providing an insigh...
10 November 2023, New York, USA - UNITAR NYO hosted a Global Diplomacy Initiative training session featuring a compelling presentation by H.E. Dr. Laszlo Molnar, a seasoned professional with an extensive career spanning the United Nations system, the private sector, and academia.
The session commenced with H.E. Dr. Molnar sharing insights into his remarkable career journey, offering a unique perspective gained from his experiences across diverse sectors. Attendees, predominantly graduate students specializing in international relations or diplomacy, then introduced themsel...
6 June 2022, Geneva, Switzerland – In today’s increasingly globalized and complex world, multilateral dialogue and cooperation is constantly becoming more essential to promote peace and drive progress. At the same time, government corruption continues to grow unchecked in places around the world. As such, the nexus and interrelation between Diplomacy and Anti-Corruption efforts is now more important than ever. In this regard, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has partnered with the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) to launch the one-...
18 July 2022, New York, USA – Today, UNITAR unveiled a road safety mural offered to New York City. The artwork, curated by Street Art for Mankind (SAM) and created by street artist Dragon76, supports the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021-2030), conveys road safety messages and envisions a future in which roads are safer places for drivers and pedestrians. The mural was made possible thanks to the support of AB InBev Foundation and AB InBev. The wall was donated by the Chhabra family and the production was facilitated by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TB...
19 February 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - Climate change is recognized as a major challenge for the 21st century. New awareness, knowledge and competencies are needed across societies to be able to effectively address associated issues and negative effects. In order to enhance the knowledge and practical skills of Kenyan diplomats, government officials and civil society representatives, the Foreign Service Academy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Climate Change Directorate, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNI...
22 February 2021, Geneva, Switzerland – A global pandemic. A climate emergency. Ongoing armed conflict. These are just some of the issues on the agenda at World Negotiation Day.
Together with ADN Group, and the Global Citizen Forum, UNITAR is organizing the second edition of World Negotiation Day on 9 March 2021. The event will bring together some of the world’s top negotiators from the public and private sectors – ambassadors, leaders, and executives – who have shaped some of the pivotal events of 2020., One of these events is the remarkable UAE - Israel agreement – the A...
Africa continues to be affected by conflicts which are undermining efforts to bring about sustainable development. This programme was developed to increase the number of governmental and non-governmental officials in Africa trained in conflict analysis, negotiation, mediation and reconciliation skills. It was developed as an extension of the Fellowship Programme with a specific focus on Africa.
The programme provides training for officials from Foreign Ministries, as well as from Offices of the President and Prime Ministers of African states. Participants are also selected...