Displaying 451 - 460 of 1715
UNITAR Concludes First Edition of its Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice
9 - 10 June 2016, Geneva, Switzerland – On 9 and 10 of June, UNITAR held a training workshop on Leadership, the 10th and final training module of its Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice. Over the course of the two days, and under the guidance of trainer Mr. Jérome L’Host, participants engaged in spirited discussions on the various types of leadership styles and how to become a more effective leader in their various fields.
Having followed a series of workshops on various topics…
Fourth edition of the Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice - Apply!
Only a few places remain available to participate in UNITAR’s fourth edition of the Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice! The programme will take place from September 2018 until August 2019, and only three weeks are left to apply.
August 2018, Geneva, Switzerland - In light of the success obtained in previous years, the Executive Diploma will follow a similar model of 10 training workshops, but also include some innovative elements aimed to complement this core component. In fact,…
3 November 2020 - COVID-19 has led to a parallel pandemic of disinformation that directly impacts lives and livelihoods around the world. Falsehoods and misinformation have proven deadly and sowed confusion about life-saving personal and policy choices. We are in the midst of a disinfodemic.
A new tool launched this week offers a fun way to test your level of literacy about the scourge of disinformation – and enable you to learn more about how society is responding to the problem. The UNITAR Divisions for Multilateral Diplomacy and Prosperity have collaborated with U...
Focused on SDG 5, Unicamp has a gender and diversity commission in the human rights executive board. This same board has programs for refugees, accessibility, indigenous peoples and ethnic-racial diversity, aimed at achieving SDG 10. Also, in line with SDG 10, Unicamp has a quota system in the student selection process that sets aside 25% of the vacancies for black and brown candidates, indigenous entrance exams and programs for public high school students.
Unicamp's campuses are being monitored by a territorial master plan based on the 17 SDGs, linked to projects of effic...
20 April 2020, Merida, Mexico – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Merida (CIFAL Merida) jointly with the Southeast Airport Group (ASUR), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Airports Council International- Latin America & the Caribbean joined forces to carry out the XV International Seminar on Hurricane Preparedness on 10-11 March 2020 in Merida, Mexico.
The aim of the two-day training seminar was to study the impact of hurricanes on airports, as well as to exchange best practices on disaster preparedness in the region....
July 2011, Geneva, Switzerland. UNITAR’s Public Finance and Trade Programme and the World Trade Institute (University of Bern, Switzerland) successfully concluded the second session of their e-Learning course on Trade and Climate Change. Twenty-two (22) officials and professionals from the public and private sector successfully completed this instructor-led four-week online course. The main course goal was to improve the participant’s knowledge of key legal and economic issues arising from the ongoing climate change debate.
The course on “Trade and Climate Change”, which…
Discover UNITAR's 5 engaging International Law Courses, available in both self-paced and interactive webinar formats. These courses empower you with essential knowledge to grasp the significance of international law, the pivotal role of international organizations, and critical analysis skills, enabling you to interpret contemporary cases and apply rules in areas like the Law of Treaties and International Environmental Law.Our Self-Paced Track courses offer flexibility in learning through interactive lessons and multimedia materials.Our Webinar Track courses&...
The 2010 Session of the UNITAR Hiroshima Series on the Management and Conservation of World Heritage Sites, representing the Seventh Cycle, will take place between 18 - 23 April in Hiroshima. The Series offers an innovative approach to Heritage Conservation, with a specific focus on Values-based Management; the fusion of Cultural and Natural Heritage Management; the recognition of both the Tangible and Intangible aspects of Heritage Values and; Conservation for Peace. The 2010 Session will focus on Conservation Monitoring. All interested parties are encouraged to apply as…
9 November 2022, Durban, South Africa – In the framework of the 14th Annual Road Safety Summit in Durban, South Africa taking place on 9 – 10 November, UNITAR and CIFAL Durban presented its Autosobriety Training Programme to government officials, businesses, and road safety stakeholders from South Africa.
It is estimated that alcohol use is involved in 27% of fatal crashes in South Africa, resulting in close to 3,000 deaths involving alcohol in 2021. Last year, UNITAR and CIFAL Durban with the support of the eThekwini Municipality launched its first training pilot of the ...
17 June 2022, Bridgetown, Barbados – In the framework of the 10th IRF Caribbean Regional Congress “A Roadmap to a Safe and Resilient Road System” between 7 and 10 June 2022, UNITAR in collaboration with the International Road Federation and AB InBev offered a training workshop on "Management Practices for Safer Roads", and an executive session on “Diagnosing and Treating Road Injury Risk”. The Congress gathered more than 250 professionals from 32 countries, including 11 Ministers of Transport, and provided useful tools and learnings to regional challenges of road safet...