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The National Adaptation Plans (NAP), coordinated by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), aim to reduce vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, by building adaptive capacity and resilience. It further facilitates the integration of climate change adaptation, in a coherent manner, into relevant new and existing policies, programmes and activities (1). UNITAR is involved in several of the programmes of the NAP process such as the Integrating Agriculture in NAPs (NAP-Ag) and it is a partner in the NAP Global Support Programme (NA...
The Enhanced Training for Uniformed Medical Personnel Deploying to UN Peace Operations project ran from 24 December 2021 to 30 January 2024 and was extended to 30 June 2024. It was funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD). It aimed at improving the performance of UN peace operations in increasingly complex and high-risk environments by enhancing the physical and mental well-being of female and male military and police personnel deployed to UN peacekeeping missions through strengthening the capabiliti...
On 12 November 2024, UNITAR signed a memorandum of understanding with United Co-Creation Lab to develop and implement evidence-based methods for ethical co-creation across generations and cultures.This agreement follows the successful launch of the United Co-Creation Lab during the Summit of the Future Action Days in New York, where youth leaders and global policymakers discussed the potential of co-creation in shaping an inclusive and sustainable future.UNITAR and the United Co-Creation Lab will develop case studies and real-time collaborations between youth and decision&n...
23 August 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - Asia-Pacific stands at the forefront of the climate crisis. It’s the world’s most carbon-intensive region – accounting for over half of all global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, it is also one of the most vulnerable – home to many of the developing countries most at risk of climate change.These climate impacts are diverse – from melting glaciers in the Himalayas to flooding and extreme heatwaves in South Asia. And they are already impacting people’s lives – affecting agriculture, destroying homes, and threatening the liv...
UNITAR invites participants from Asia and Pacific Island countries to apply to the “Leaders for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Sea and Human Security” training programme.
The training is for participants to enhance their knowledge and skills in sea and human security and leadership.
The training programme is free of charge and financially supported by the Government and People of Japan.
The deadline for the application has been extended to 14 June 2024.
, 15 May 2024, Hiroshima, Japan – UNITAR is accepting applications to its training programme “Lead...
“UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024” is now accepting applications from learners aged 18 and above from the Pacific small island developing states and Asia region.This programme aims to equip learners with lifelong skills to develop inclusive disaster risk reduction plans that reflect the needs of their communities and countries.The programme will be conducted in English, in two phases. The first phase (September to November 2024) will be online. Approximately 20 top learners will then b...
January Edition: 06 Jan - 01 Feb 2025 / April Edition: 14 April - 09 May 2025 June Edition: 09 June - 04 July 2025 / August Edition: 28 July - 22 August 2025, There are an estimated 1.8 billion people today between the ages of 10 and 24, which is the largest generation of youth in human history. Their numbers are expected to grow—between 2015 and 2030 alone, about 1.9 billion...
20 November 2023, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR celebrated the 20th anniversary of the CIFAL Global Network (CGN) since its creation in 2003. Thirty CIFAL training centres gathered at the Palais des Nations in Geneva to celebrate two decades of building capacities in support of local sustainable development and to collectively define a roadmap for the upcoming years.
Between 13 and 15 November 2023 and in the framework of the 20th anniversary, UNITAR hosted its annual Steering Committee Meeting of the CGN to review the results and accomplishments in the past year and...
1 February 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR is pleased to collaborate with Together for Safer Roads (TSR) to deliver joint training specifically designed to empower and improve safety systems for small to mid-size fleets, taking the best practices of the largest fleets and leading road safety technology companies, and distilling this information into a comprehensive fleet safety programme structured around three key pillars: Safety Leadership; Training and Development, and Technology.
Peter Goldwasser, Executive Director of TSR, highlighted:
We look forw...
On 4 September 2024, UNITAR hosted in Geneva a workshop and a panel discussion on AI-driven sustainable solutions for global challenges.In the morning workshop, 40 participants engaged in exercises and group discussions to navigate the ethical considerations of AI use and explore best practices from low-resource settings in health care, education, agriculture and climate action.Over 40 participants joined in person for two panels led by the members of UNITAR Division for Prosperity Advisory Board, where they explored the role of AI in strengthening societal resilience...