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Electronic waste in 13 Latin American countries rose by 49% between 2010 and 2019, roughly the world average, but just 3% was collected and safely managed, a fraction of the 17.4% global average, according to the UN’s first assessment of Latin America’s e-waste volume, legislation, and management infrastructure.
In 2019, e-waste generated by 206 million citizens in the 13 countries reached 1,300,000 tonnes (1.3 megatonnes, of which almost 30% was plastic) – equal in weight to a 670 km line of fully-loaded 40-ton trucks. The comparable figure in 2010 was 900,000 tonne...
Dr Eoin Langan, Dean, Faculty of Business, Technological University Dublin Dr Eoin Langan’s background is in accounting, finance and IT consulting, before transitioning to a career in Higher Education. He joined TU Dublin in 2019 as Head of School Accounting and Finance, City Campus, and became Dean of the Faculty of Business, in September 2021. He brings extensive executive management experience in both industry and academia to the role of Dean. He encourages an inclusive approach with an open leadership style that promotes collaboration, incorporating opportunities ...
The Green Legacy Hiroshima Initiative (GLH) welcomed five prominent plant scientists and experts to observe and study hibakujumoku, atomic-bombing survivor trees.
GLH aims to disseminate worldwide the message of peace and the many green legacies of the hibakujumoku.
The Initiative, established in 2011, currently works with close to 130 partners in 40 countries.
, 28 November 2022, Hiroshima, Japan – In early November 2022, Green Legacy Hiroshima Initiative (GLH) hosted five plant scientists and botanic garden experts from renowned institutions in the United States to ob...
30 November 2018, New York, United States – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in New York and the New York based music education company Time Ranger Inc. co-hosted a one-day seminar on Music Education and Sustainable Development on Friday, 30 November 2018 in the United Nations Headquarters.
UNITAR firmly believes in the value of inclusive arts, and cooperating with the Time Ranger Inc. offered us a great opportunity to promote sustainable development goals, especially on Good Health and Well-Being (Goal 3), Quality Education (Goal 4) and Redu...
UNITAR launched Prosperity Alliance Singapore as a new regional hub to promote innovation and sustainable development across ASEAN.The launch event in Singapore gathered global leaders, highlighting strong support for inclusive regional growth.Prosperity Alliance Singapore will focus on clean energy, digital inclusion, youth and women leadership and community development.In partnership with governments and universities, Prosperity Alliance Singapore aims to empower local changemakers and advance the 2030 Agenda., 27 May 2025, Singapore – The United Nations Institute fo...
27 January 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) under the pillar of Multilateral Diplomacy.
The newly signed Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties opens the door for a variety of future collaborations, including the establishment of joint Master degrees and Executive Diplomas in thematic areas related to Diplomacy, Anti-Corruption and similar.
UNITAR’s Executive Director and the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General Nikhil Seth expressed his d...
9 April 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is proud to announce its upcoming panel discussion aimed at fostering capacities to propel the New Agenda for Peace forward. The event will be held on April 19 at the Salle Nyon of the Centre de Conférence Varembé in Geneva and online from 3 to 5 pm CEST.
With the global landscape continuously evolving, UNITAR recognizes the imperative to equip stakeholders with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively contribute to peacebuilding efforts worldwide. The panel discuss...
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...
Four Hong Kong high school students won awards for their Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) projects at the first UNITAR Youth Ambassador Asia Pacific Programme event.
Alvin Wong (Innovation award) runs March to Your Beat to create music therapy solutions for autistic youth with social or learning disabilities.
Anna Wei (Presentation award) created Apogee Academy, a website where students can learn about the SDGs.
Bella Li (Impact award) established the Global Goals Council Network to connect school councils from around the world for the SDGs.
Jane Poon (Innovation aw...
28 May 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – During the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week and its theme “Streets for Life: Making Walking and Cycling Safe”, UNITAR hosted a global webinar titled “AI for Safer Roads” bringing together over 100 participants, including government officials, urban planners, road safety experts, civil society actors, and private sector partners, to explore the potential of data-driven technologies in protecting vulnerable road users, particularly motorcyclists.The virtual event included a dynamic panel featuring experts who shared insig...