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Carlos Fuentes, world renowned Mexican writer, and Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Turkish scholar and Secretary-General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, are the guest speakers of the next edition of the Geneva Lecture Series to take place on 16 September 2010, at the Palais des Nations. This 5th lecture followed by an open debate with the Geneva public will focus on the following subject: “Building bridges: intercultural dialogue, identities and migration”. The debate with the public, in English and French, will be moderated by the presenter of TSR news, Darius…
UNITAR Organizes Course on Climate Change for Sustainable Development
28 April 2017, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) organized a workshop entitled “Climate Change for Sustainable and Green Development” taught by Professor Narinder Kakar, a accredited Permanent Observer to the UN for the United Nations mandated University for Peace. He also serves as Director and Adjunct Professor on UN Environmental Diplomacy Programme at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law of Pace University. The workshop began with a few opening remarks by Mr…
"I am going from here with the hope that we can make a change on the continent. We request UNITAR continue to build a critical mass in this vital area."
- Comment from a participating official at the closing
Officials visiting the African Union Headquarters
February 2017, Addis Ababa: The UNITAR Regional Programme to Enhance Conflict Prevention and Peacemaking in Africa, provided advanced training in conflict analysis, prevention and resolution to…
UNITAR Continues Training Course for Kuwaiti Diplomats
23 August, 2017, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) resumed its Training Course “Strengthening Knowledge and Skills in Multilateral Diplomacy: Practical Preparation for Membership in the United Nations Security Council” for Kuwaiti diplomats with another three modules. The resumed Courses took place at the Permanent Mission of Kuwait to the United Nations on 23 August 2017. Following the first two modules on the Security Council Decision-Making and Sanctions, the…
CIFAL Jeju Co-Organizes International Workshop on "Technologies for Holistic Waste Management"
13 April 2015, Jeju, Republic of Korea – CIFAL Jeju convened sixteen central, state and local government officials and NGO workers from eleven different countries from Asia-Pacific for a three-day workshop on "Technologies for Holistic Waste Management." CIFAL Jeju co-organized the event from 17-19 March 2015 at Hotel New Otani, Osaka, Japan. Other organizers include UNEP International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC), Osaka City Government and Global Environment Centre (…
UNITAR and UNECE Sign Cooperation Agreement
28 January 2016, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe signed a cooperation agreement to formalize their joint efforts to providing training in several issue areas, including road safety, public-private partnerships, and the environment.
The UNECE Executive Secretary Christian Friis Bach commented on the benefits of the cooperation to Member States, noting that, “Through this partnership, we are acting as one UN, bringing our…
Promoting a Dialogue about City-to-City Decentralized Cooperation
27 November 2014, Washington DC, USA – With the objective of looking at some best cooperation practices within the United Nations System and to support collaboration among the cities of the South, UNITAR’s Decentralized Cooperation Programme (DCP) jointly with the World Alliance of Cities Against Poverty (WACAP) and the UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) hosted the Forum titled “City-to-City Decentralized Cooperation in the Framework of Triangular and South-South Cooperation” at the Organization…
UNITAR Hosts Workshop with Columbia Law School on Conflict Resolution as the Cornerstone for Quality Education
1 November 2017 New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research hosted the first in its three-part workshop series on mediation, conflict resolution, and negotiation with Columbia Law School and with the generous support of the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations (UN) under the programme “Leveling the Playing Field”. This first workshop on conflict resolution as the cornerstone for quality education focused on various…
UNITAR Organizes Workshop with Columbia Law School on Negotiation Fundamentals for Diplomatic Leaders
20 April 2018, New York USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with Columbia Law School and sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Sweden, under the programme “Levelling the Playing Field” hosted this event to benefit diplomats from LDCs and SIDs countries. This was the second session in the three-part workshop series on conflict resolution, mediation, and multilateral negotiation.
The workshop began with opening…
Winners of YLCCC 2017 at the Tribal Climate Camp Gain Global Perspective on Climate Change
7 August 2017, Eatonville, United States - Mr. Aditya Pradana, Ms. Saraswati Siahaan and Ms. Sukma Impian Riverningtyas embarked on their journey to the Tribal Climate Camp, between 30 July – 4 August, at the University of Washington Pack Forest Conference Center in Eatonville, Washington, in the United States. The Indonesian students, who showed an outstanding commitment in their actions to communicate climate change effects and solutions, were selected from a group of 150 youth at…