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New e-course on Introduction to the UN System (23 May - 3 July 2016)
2 May 2016, Geneva, Switzerland. Representatives of governments and from other actors such as international and non-governmental organizations must be able to understand and often work with United Nations agencies in order to achieve their objectives and advance their interests. As an increasingly globalized world continues to underline the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation in confronting this century’s challenges, the UN will remain a central forum for progressing ideas and a platform…
Participatory strategic planning at the local level is an important prerequisite for effective environmental quality management. To strengthen the capacity of municipalities in this area, the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Telecommunications of Costa Rica (MINAET) with support from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) implemented a project on “Implementation of Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration: Construction of a Participatory Space for Environmental Quality Management”. Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration was adopted in 1992 at the Rio…
Inter-agency Capacity Development Proposal at the UNEA-2 in Nairobi
25 May 2016, Nairobi, Kenya - The second session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-2) is currently taking place at the UNEP headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya (23 – 27 May 2016). This year’s UNEA theme is focused on “Delivering on the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. The Assembly represents the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment, and serves as the environmental parliament that adopts resolutions for action to address the…
UNITAR/South Centre E-Learning Course on Intellectual Property Policy and Development – Register Now
15 August - 30 September 2011. Registration is now open for the UNITAR/South Centre E-Learning Course on Intellectual Property Policy and Development, which will be offered through the Internet from 15 August to 30 September 2011 (seven weeks).
This executive-level course, which has been developed jointly with South Centre, an Intergovernmental Organization of developing countries, is intended to educate and enable government delegates, public and private sector officials in charge of IP related issues, and other stakeholders to further understand the linkages between IP…
11 September 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - On Friday 18th September 2020, UN CC:Learn will celebrate the issuance of its 100,000th certificate of course completion–a remarkable milestone in its mission to improve climate literacy around the world.
Climate change education is a key multiplier for climate action. It provides the base of a pyramid through which knowledge and understanding is converted into the changes in attitudes, behaviours, policies, and finally the vital investments needed to bring the climate threat under control.
The 100,000th certificate is a particular...
"Peace is our most precious value and the essence of our work. All that we strive for as a human family depends on peace. But peace depends on us.”
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10 January 2022, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with the Office of the President of the General Assembly (OPGA), successfully launched its flagship initiative, the 2022 President of the General Assembly Fellowship for HOPE (Harnessing Opportunities for Promoting Empowerment of Youth) on 10 January 2022. As envisioned by H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th General Assembly, and his Presidency of Hope, this Fellowship programme aims to promote youth engagement in multilateralism and support the next g...
Exploring Geneva Through the Lens of the United Nations: First UNITAR-UOC Master Field Trip
25 – 27 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) was pleased to welcome a group of students to Geneva for a Field Trip as part of the Online Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy, held jointly with the Open University of Catalonia (UOC). This was the first ever field trip for the Master Programme, in which students were able to explore the functions of different agencies of the United Nations and deepen their…
23 February 2021, New York, USA and Guatemala City, Guatemala – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research New York Office (UNITAR NYO) hosted a course on the work of the ECOSOC, entitled “UNITAR Orientation Course of the ECOSOC for Guatemala Delegates” on 23 February 2021. As with the previous course held in January, this training took place in an online format, attracting over 20 delegates that participated from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Mission of Guatemala in New York. The UNITAR New York office delivered a three-session onl...
This is the third issue of the UNITAR Division of Prosperity quarterly newsletter. The newsletter will update you on the progress of our various programmes and initiatives. It will be available through the UNITAR website and social media and shared via email. To subscribe or send us questions/comments, please email prosperity_communications@unitar.org., AGFUND and UNITAR signed a new agreement in February 2022 to establish the Global Partnership Hub. The hub aims to enhance education, research and innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ac...