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Airports are critical economic growth engines at national, regional, and local levels. The quality of services and competitiveness of airports have a strong impact on surrounding regional economies. Enhancing connectivity, service quality, and competitiveness can create jobs and spur economic growth in the surrounding region. Success in positioning airports as optimal gateways, air cargo hubs, and business zones hinges on the cooperation and coordination between central and local governments, airport management, and the business community.Airports also play a crucial role i...
Fiona Meke, an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Fisheries Studies at the Solomon Islands National University, is actively engaged in environmental research and conservation efforts in the Solomon Islands and the Pacific region. Passionate about marine ecosystems and coastal communities, Fiona's career path has been guided by her drive to understand and address the most pressing environmental challenges, particularly those affecting her own home in the Solomon Islands and the broader Pacific region. Recognising the relevance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in ...
Mrs Khaemeuy Chao is an employee of the technical staff of the Weather Forecasting and Warning Division, Department of Meteorology and Hydrology of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Her role involves disseminating weather forecasts, issuing monitoring and analysing weather conditions for weather forecasts, and severe weather warnings, writing press releases, and compiling monthly summary reports. Recently, Mrs Chao decided to strengthen her capacity in this area by attending training courses organised by UNOSAT as par...
13 February 2024, Vientiane, Lao PDR - On 11-15 December 2023 the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) delivered a five-day training programme, under the ongoing project, “Strengthening Capacities in the Use of Geospatial Information for Improved Resilience in Asia-Pacific and Africa" funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD).
In the wake of increasing vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change impacts, the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has taken a proactive approach to disaster risk management (DRM). A recent advanc...
UNITAR’s Trade and Finance pillar enhances the capacities of middle- to senior-level officials in policy development, negotiation, investment, business facilitation, and trade finance strategies. At the same time, we empower young people by equipping them with financial literacy skills and a strong foundation in trade and investment, preparing them to navigate and contribute to the global economy.Through our programs, we provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving trade and finance landscape, addressing the impact of digitalization, technological adv...
13 September 2021, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Singapore to the United Nations as Chair of the Forum of Small States (FOSS), concluded a two-day course entitled “Briefing New Delegates on the Work of the 76th General Assembly” with approximately 331 participants attending. Mr. Marco A. Suazo, Head of UNITAR office in New York, Highlighted the message of the General Assembly and how important it is to deliver it. He then welcomed Mr. Nikhil Seth, ...
14 June 2022, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) office in New York organized a launching event in the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Chamber for the new book, "Redefining Development: The Extraordinary Genesis of the Sustainable Development Goals". The launching attracted more than 70 in-person participants and numerous interested individuals from different parts of the world who managed to follow the event simultaneously through the UN Web TV livestream.
Former President of Colombia and the sole reci...
Forty-eight high school students from Hiroshima completed UNITAR Hiroshima's Youth Ambassador Programme in August 2022.
Youth Ambassadors Koua Miyamoto and Shiori Harada shared their motivations and learning experiences.
UNITAR Division for Prosperity aims to deepen the student's understanding of global issues and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), equip them with the skills of initiating and driving their projects, and allow them to connect globally with international experts and other young activists.
, 27 February 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – Forty-eigh...
Beneficiary: Aleksei Tsykarev
Title: Chair, Center for Support of Indigenous Peoples and Civic Diplomacy “Young Karelia” Former Expert Member and Chair of the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Training: UNITAR Training Programme to Enhance the Conflict Prevention and Peacemaking Capacities of Indigenous Peoples Representatives
“I was so lucky to be selected for the UNITAR training programme at the very beginning of my UN career. Earlier I attended the OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme, and had an image of how the mechani...
Beneficiary: Prashant Shekhar Yadav
Title: Adviser to the Ambassador at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Palau to the United Nations
Training: UN Core Diplomatic Training in International Relations and Global Diplomacy
Every so often we hear stories of inspiring people that dedicate time and energy to help address the biggest challenges we face as human beings. Prashant Shekhar Yadav is one of those people, and he is determined to go above and beyond to make the world a better place for everyone.
Working in New York City as an Adviser to the Ambassa...