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10 June 2022, Geneva, Switzerland - On Saturday 15th January 2022, the ongoing volcanic eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai triggered a tsunami across the Pacific. The scale of the explosion was so large, undersea communications lines were damaged, leaving the population of the Kingdom of Tonga out of reach. The dense ash clouds, added to the poor meteorological conditions, limited the flying capabilities and visual confirmation of the situation on the ground. Satellite imagery, therefore, became a key source of information to assess the extent and severity of the damages...
On 13-15 November 2018, the Togolese Public Administration School (ENA), UNITAR and UNDP held a national workshop aimed at strengthening the capacities of senior civil servants to lead the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. This was the first national-level pilot of UNITAR’s toolkit “Policy cycle, integrated approaches and SDGs” targeted towards African Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
The three-day workshop commenced with opening speeches by Mr. Djifa K. Adjeoda, Director-General of ENA, Ms. Elena Proden, UNITAR, M. Damien Mama, UN Resident Coordinator in Togo, ...
今号のニュースレターでは、2024年3月から5月までの国連ユニタール持続可能な繁栄局の出来事をご紹介します。
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ユニタールと広島県は、第8期特定目的拠出金契約に合意しました。本契約は、広島事務所が設立された2003年以来締結してきたパートナーシップを2024年度から2026年度まで更新するものです。広島県は、ユニタール広島事務所が行っている、発展途上国や紛争国、紛争後国家、脆弱国からの研修生らのより良い生活の実現に資するような研修プログラムに対し、財政的なご支援を継続してくださいます。湯崎英彦広島県知事とニキル・セス国連ユニタール総代表は、持続可能で繁栄した世界のためのパートナーシップに相互理解を示しました。, ニキル・セス国連ユニタール総代表が来日、広島と東京を訪問
2024年3月25日から28日、ニキル・セス国連ユニタール総代表は、日本のユニタール・ステークホルダーとの連携を強化と、広島新事務所の開所式出席のため、広島と東京を訪れました。総代表は、広島で開催されたピースウォーク・フェスティバル、広島県との第8期特定目的拠出金契約書調印式、新規移転したユニタール広島事務所のオープニングセレモニーなどに出席しました。また、平...
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Chemicals play a fundamental role in societies. However, alongside the benefits, they bring potential risks to people and the environment. Effective classification and communication schemes of hazards are key for the sound management of chemicals, but many countries do not have the legal and technical capacities in place to do so. The same chemical hazards are sometimes classified and communicated in different ways in different countries. As a result, workers, consumers, and the environment are not uniformly protected. The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and La...
November 2023, Port Vila, Vanuatu – The United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) joined hands with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) to extend the delivery of technical training in geospatial information technology at the subnational level in Vanuatu. These trainings had been designed for the PWD engineers, specifically focusing on the use of GIT and road network digitization in Vanuatu. The first training for Shefa was conducted in May 2023, followed by the training in Torba and Sanma in August. Trainings in Tafea and Penama provinces we...
October 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - In the last decade, technological advances have changed the world of law enforcement. As both criminal activities and police interaction with citizens move progressively online, the old model of providing a physical presence to prevent crime and reassure communities is no longer enough on its own and is expensive too. Police forces started to use digital technology to deliver a service that is fit for purpose in the 21st century.
New digital innovations have the potential to transform the way policing is delivered. The advent of always-c...
The increase in disaster occurrences and the high numbers of victims resulting from conflicts are urgent issues that require effective and rapid action. Satellite imagery analysis is a vital tool essential in this response, as it can cover large areas and provide accurate information in near real-time. UNOSAT’s Emergency Mapping Service (EMS), funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NMFA), provides satellite image analysis during humanitarian emergencies related to disasters, complex emergencies and conflict situations. With a 24/7 year-round availability ...
For the fourth consecutive year, the Climate Classroom provided an opportunity to COP participants to get up to speed on key climate change topics through 45-minute learning sessions. , The classes provide highlights in key climate change areas for busy delegates to be better prepared when joining discussions and events at COP25 of the UNFCCC, held in Madrid, Spain in December 2019, and beyond.
On this occasion, classes popped-up in various locations across COP25 to reach out to a varied audience. The space was visible to a broad public, using a completely mobile set-up, i...
Globally, women hold only 7% of government leadership roles, but several women leaders are being lauded for their skillful navigation of the coronavirus pandemic. Countries and regions such as Germany, New Zealand and Taiwan Province of China have shown how women are being held up as examples for how to guide their countries effectively through a public health crisis. They've been praised for their clear explanations, swift actions, trust in science and ability to make difficult decisions with empathy and compassion. As a consequence, frequently, they have succeeded in...