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Building Capacity for Sustainable Tourism Management in Coastal Destinations of Asia-Pacific
27-30 June 2017, Jeju, Republic of Korea – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Jeju (CIFAL Jeju) in collaboration with United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC), the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Jeju Tourism Organization convened the workshop “Sustainable Tourism Management in Coastal Destinations of the Asia-Pacific Region”, in Jeju Island on 27-30 June.
Through the workshop, 21 representatives from central, state…
Welcome to UNITAR’s Division for Peace repository of research and publications in peacebuilding, sustainable development, and innovative education. Below, you will find a curated list of our key research publications, and collaborative initiatives. , Date: 2022–Present.Summary: UNITAR, EUt+ ELaRA Working Paper Series brings together global academic and practical expertise to advance the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.Keywords: Circular Pedagogy, Sustainable Development Goals, Higher Education Innovation, Inclusive Education, Learning Technologi...
19 March 2025, New York, USA – The Riga TechGirls Workshop: Design Thinking & Innovation for Societal Change convened at the Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations, bringing together experts and practitioners to explore the role of design thinking in diplomacy and global problem-solving., The event, organized by the Latvian Mission to the UN, featured remarks from H.E. Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes, Latvia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, who welcomed participants and emphasized Latvia’s commitment to fostering innovation in international affairs., Amy T...
May 2020, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Ethiopia is taking concrete steps to integrate climate change learning into school curricula. In the beginning of 2019, the government of Ethiopia under the leadership of the Ministry Education announced that it will be undergoing a curriculum reform process, changing from the current “8-2-2” system that has been in place for well over two decades to the “6-2-4” system. With this upcoming change, climate change learning is one of the many issues that have been presented on the table to be integrated into the national curricu...
Learn more about UNITAR Division for Prosperity’s programmes and activities from September 2024 to November 2024. Past issues in May 2024 and August 2024, Japan-funded Shimanami Collective Training Programmes: Progress Report (1)Pacific Learners Complete Japan Study Tour on Early Warning Systems to Combat Disaster Risks Nearly 30 participants from 11 Pacific small island countries completed the second phase of the UNITAR “Leave No One Behind: Rapid Response to Climate Crises through Early Warning Systems” training programme, held in partnership with the ...
UNITAR Delivers Successful Training Workshop for The Diplomatic School of Spain
22-23 February 2017, Madrid Spain- February 23, 2017 ended a two-day training workshop on Conference Diplomacy and Multilateral Negotiations with The Diplomatic School of Spain in Madrid. This training gathered 19 Spanish junior diplomats and was dedicated to enhancing decision-making and negotiation capacities within multilateral settings.
The 19 participants were briefed by Mr. Rabih El-Haddad, UNITAR’s Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Manager and H.E. Mr. Lars Tillfors, a former…
H.E. Ms. Patricia O’Brien, is the Ambassador of Ireland to Italy and to San Marino, and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Agencies based in Rome. From August 2017 to November 2021, she was the Ambassador of Ireland to France and to Monaco. From September 2013 to August 2017, she was the Ambassador of Ireland to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva. From August 2008 to September 2013, she was The Legal Counsel and Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs of the United Nations. She previously served as the Legal Adviser to the…
UNITAR Delivers Three Course Series with Columbia University
2016, New York, USA- The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) partnered with Columbia University for a series of courses entitled, “Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Negotiation”. The 2016 series was sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations. Their generous contribution offered fellowships to members of the Forum of Small States (FOSS). The series was taught by two professors from the Columbia Law School, Professor Alexandra Carter and Professor Shawn Watts…
CIFAL Curitiba Launched the III Cycle of Studies on the SDGs for Municipalities in Brazil
18 April 2017, Curitiba, Brazil – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Curitiba, Brazil, in partnership with the Social Service for Industry (SESI) in Parana, the Information Company of Parana (Celepar) and the Brazilian Business School ISAE launched its III Cycle of Studies on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The inaugural workshop took place on 19 April in the City of Curitiba, bringing together 80 participants from the public and…
18 March, 2021, Hiroshima, Japan - While International Women’s Day has grown to embrace the breadth and scope of women’s political, cultural and socioeconomic achievements, its origins date back to the labour movements of the early 20th century. First declared a national holiday in 1917 Russia, it wasn’t until 1977 that 8 March was formally adopted by the United Nations, launching the global celebration we know today. In that time, the role of women in the workplace has grown exponentially. But after more than 100 years, challenges remain.
Gender equality and the empowerme...