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Sustainability is a key element that needs to be implemented in every aspect of the environment we leave in.
For this purpose, UNITAR partnered with MLA College to launch the Master in Sustainability in Practice. Thanks to this 12 months Programme, the students will acquire the knowledge to develop and drive organizational change in the world of sustainability. The collaboration between the MLA College and UNITAR takes place within the framework of CIFAL City of London, the 25th CIFAL Center established, to promote the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and integrate th...
22-23 August 2022, New York, USA (Virtual) – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office successfully held the “Music as Healing: Arts Workshop” and “Arts Education: Forward Thinking” virtual webinar in partnership with the Global Foundation for the Performing Arts (GFPA) and the Longy School of Music of Bard College. This two-day, two-session webinar series left participants from across the world with an increased understanding of not just music and art, but also how creativity could help them reach out to everyone. This event strengthen...
26 October 2022, New York, United States – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York office, in partnership with Columbia Law School, kickstarted the three-event Fall 2022 presentations with Women Empowerment in the Peace Process on Wednesday, 26 October 2022. Gathering a total of 135 participants from around the world, the event aimed at recognizing the importance and urgency of increasing women’s meaningful participation in peace processes, discerning how to instigate change at the organizational level, and understanding how to spearhead cha...
At COP29, UNITAR Division for Prosperity co-hosted the "Public Participation Supporting the Construction of a Beautiful China" side event with China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, on 11 November 2024. Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto, Director of UNITAR Division for Prosperity, delivered an opening speech at the "Youth Action World Future" session, emphasizing the role of education in empowering youth to address climate challenges. UNITAR Division for Prosperity signed a partnership agreement with College Daily for a new programme, the Global Youth Scholars Programme, ...
Welcome to the SDG Bytesize – your go-to destination for short, impactful and engaging courses meticulously designed to interactively enrich your skills and knowledge.Powered by MLA College in collaboration with UNITAR, Bytesize extends the gateway to elevate your understanding so embark on a journey of opportunity and knowledge enhancement with us.Upon completion, proudly showcase your expertise with a certificate from UNITAR, validating your commitment to addressing the SDGs worldwide.You can also access course materials using the Bytesize app, available via the...
What Skills Do We Need for an Inclusive Green Economy?
Raising Awareness and Building Capacities in Mauritius
07 April 2017, Port Louis, Mauritius
“Green Economy is rather an abstract term for many people in Mauritius. So, it is very helpful when we link it up to main priorities for the country, key sectors, and concrete measures and projects – as we did during the workshop”
says Ms Rubyna Boodhoo, Office of the Prime-Minister. Rubyna is one of the participants in the one-day workshop on “Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) in Mauritius: What Skills Do We Need?”, which…
UNITAR and BADEA Assess the Private Sector Development Training Needs in Lusophone African Countries
UNITAR and BADEA Assess the Private Sector Development Training Needs in Lusophone African Countries
5 December, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR in collaboration with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) recently conducted a needs assessment seminar on strengthening human resources of Lusophone African countries for private sector development. The seminar was conducted in Praia, Cape Verde from 22 to 24 November 2016 with the technical support of the Centre Africain pour le Commerce, l’Intégration et le Développement (ENDA CACID).
Dr. Guevara Cruz,…
Mr. Carlos Lopes, Executive Director of UNITAR and Director of the UN System Staff College was appointed by the UN Secretary-General as a member of the Governing Board of the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) for the year of 2009. He recently attended the 48th IIEP Board meeting, in Paris, France, from 9 to 11 December, 2009.
During the occasion, both Institutes discussed training methodologies, knowledge management, and the impact of the financial crisis on the United Nations System, as well as other topics that are common to both organizations.…
Mr Roca is currently head of unit, resource mobilization at the WHO Regional Office for Europe. In his role, Mr Roca is responsible for the coordination of resource mobilization efforts at both regional and country levels within the WHO European Region (53 Member States). Prior to working for WHO, he worked as a Partnerships Development Officer for The Defeat-NCD Partnership as well as a Programme Manager in the health team in the DG for International Partnerships (INPTA) of the European Commission. He also has more than eight years of experience in the private sector,…
The Education for Tomorrow: Advancing Innovation in Technology and Industry conference, held at the United Nations Headquarters, brought together global leaders, academics, and industry innovators to chart a forward-looking vision for education in the age of rapid technological change. Hosted by UNITAR and the International Academy for Arts and Cultural Studies (IAA), with academic support from Shanghai University, Zhiyi Industrial Research Institute, and the Consortium for Diplomacy and Global Action of Teachers College – Columbia University, the event served as a critical...