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The Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC) brings together nine UN and multilateral organizations that aim to strengthen international cooperation on chemical safety and improve coordination of their own chemicals-related policies and activities through the IOMC.
The IOMC Toolbox for Decision Making in Chemicals Management Project is a logical response to increasing needs and demands from policymakers working within developing and transitional economies. The toolbox was developed to provide an easy, web-based access to a consolidated libr...
The Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, ESPOL, is a public Higher Education Institution, dedicated to the development of scientific research in different areas. It was created in Guayaquil on October 29, 1958, in response to the great demand from different sectors that required specialized education that would contribute to the socio-cultural and economic development of the area. ESPOL's trajectory attests to its commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, both in development and academics. ESPOL's mission is based on: "To cooperate with society to improve t...
The University of Cuenca is a public institution of Higher Education, which was created by Legislative Decree issued by the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies of Ecuador, meeting in Congress on October 15, 1867, and sanctioned by the President of the Republic on the 18th of the same month and year. The University of Cuenca is an academic community, with its own legal status, academic, administrative, financial and organic autonomy, public law, secular, non-profit, pluralistic and open to all currents and forms of universal thought, funded by the State and is part of...
17 January 2018, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR is pleased to announce the launch of the first edition of its Online Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy in partnership with the Open University of Catalonia.
In an increasingly interconnected, globalized and complex world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand for training and capacity development in the field of international relations and diplomacy is constantly rising. In this regard, the establishment of this innovative Online Master in International A...
May 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - The vision of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research is to achieve a world in which individuals, institutions, and organizations are equipped with the knowledge and skills to overcome truly global challenges. In spite of the strains imposed by the current global pandemic, UNITAR remains committed to equip professionals with key capacities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
With this mission in focus, UNITAR has partnered with INCAE Business School and University for Peace (UPEACE) to launch the INCAE -UNITAR Execut...
We offer diverse range of learning solutions. These videos provide an overview of some of our solutions and explain concepts and methodologies., The Chemicals and Waste Programme of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), through various projects, is supporting countries in their efforts to ratify and implement the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Among these projects is the Swiss funded UNITAR project on “Ratification and early implementation of the Minamata Convention on mercury”, being implemented in 16 countries. The objective of the projec...
06.04.2023, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research) is delighted to announce its partnership with ISRI (Instituto Superior de Relaciones Internacionales "Raúl Roa García"). On Wednesday, 5 April 2023, both parties met at the UNITAR headquarters in Geneva to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in both English and Spanish.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Nikhil Seth, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UNITAR and H.E. Mr. Juan Antonio Quintanilla Román, Ambassador Extraordinary and P...
In the city of peace and justice, The Hague, Netherlands, our UN Immersion Programme provides a unique opportunity for participants to delve into the heart of the United Nations. Hosted at the historic Peace Palace, activities include expert lectures, workshops, guided tours, and public hearings. This immersive experience equips participants with invaluable knowledge and skills in law and diplomacy, working in diverse international environments, facilitates networking with UN institutions, and allows for a full immersion into international peacebuilding and justice efforts....
Over 100 participants from several Member States attended this series designed to address the increasing recognition of Indigenous Peoples' contributions to global governance and multilateral processes and to mainstream Indigenous perspectives in UN discussions on key world issues. This training series occurred every Tuesday and Thursday over five modules in a hybrid format at the UNHQ in New York on 20, 22, 27, 29 February and 5 March 2024.
In light of the upcoming 23rd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on April 15-24, 2024, the Indigenous Issues...
22 July 2024, New York, United States - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) kicked off the Global Diplomacy Bootcamp at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This immersive programme aims to introduce participants to the UN system, enhance their understanding of international negotiations, and develop their skills for global leadership., The opening ceremony featured welcoming remarks from H.E. Mr. Marco Suazo, Acting Head of UNITAR New York Office, who emphasized the importance of nurturing the next generation of global leaders through ha...