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This November 5th, 2010 CIFAL Findhorn will host the 2010 Highlands International Biodiversity and Climate Change conference, part of the United Nations’ International Year of Biodiversity in Inverness, Scotland. It is the forum to find the latest information about how climate change is affecting the unique habitats and resources of the Highlands and Islands, and learn about innovative solutions to enhance biodiversity under the pressure of climate change.
From policymakers to crofters, foresters to tourist operators, fishermen to farmers, land managers to the news…
ICCM4 nano side event – UNITAR/ Switzerland/ OECD
On 28 September 2015, UNITAR, in close cooperation with the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment and OECD, organised a side event on nanotechnologies and manufactured nanomaterials at the recent International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM4), in Geneva, Switzerland.
This was a very good opportunity to share lessons from the recent, successful regional workshops on nanosafety that took place in Zambia, Colombia and Thailand, organised by UNITAR, OECD, and the Government of Switzerland. Representatives…
Sustainable Development Goals: A Creative Approach for a Sustainable City
20 November 2015, Glasgow, United Kingdom – On 26 October Glasgow Green Year, CIFAL Scotland, UNITAR and Creative Carbon Scotland hosted a Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) debate at Glasgow City Council Chambers. In a dynamic and highly interactive working session, participants from the public & private sectors and the creative community highlighted where Glasgow is making great strides in SDGs implementation, as well as areas where improvement would put the city in the vanguard.
The…
CIFAL Flanders hosted the Action Learning Day on the Sustainable Development Goals
10 May 2017, Antwerp, Belgium – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Antwerp (CIFAL Flanders) in partnership with the Antwerp Port Tours, the Port of Antwerp and the University of Antwerp hosted the “Action Learning Day” at the Port of Antwerp to raise awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The event brought together 30 International Business Administration students from the University of Antwerp to learn about Agenda 2030 for Sustainable…
Asian Ministry Officials Participate in Workshop on Climate Change Diplomacy and Health
12 - 14 November 2014, Bangkok, Thailand – Climate change is considered one of the biggest global health threats of the twenty-first century. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that between 1970 and 2004 more than 140,000 excess deaths were caused by global warming every year. Since the impacts of a changing climate on public health are very alarming, discussions have started on how to better include health related issues in climate change negotiations.
In order to increase…
UNITAR Completes "Leveling the Playing Field" Programme with Swedish Government
Fall/Winter 2016-2017, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research, with the sponsorship of the Government of Sweden has been able to successfully develop the project “Leveling the Playing Field” which benefits a great number of Diplomats in New York every year. This year the trainings and events were focused on strengthening core skills needed for effective multilateral engagement and for the pacific settlement of disputes. For this purpose, UNITAR joined forces…
Briefing on the United Nations Budgeting Processes
28 September 2018, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) delivered a one day briefing on the United Nations Budgeting Processes. The briefing provided an opportunity to Geneva-based diplomats to enhance their understanding of UN budgeting processes, specifically with regards to the UN General Budget and specialized UN agencies.
The first part of the morning session briefing was delivered by Mr. Remo Lalli, Secretary of the High-Level Committee on Management (HLCM). Mr.…
8 February 2013, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR’s Multilateral Diplomacy Programme is introducing a new online course, “Climate Change Diplomacy: Negotiating Effectively Under UNFCCC,” in collaboration with Ricardo-AEA and the CDKN Advocacy Fund. Climate change negotiators from the poorest and most climate vulnerable countries are eligible to apply for a fee-waiver, with thanks to the CDKN Advocacy Fund. Those interested should send their CV, letter of motivation, copy of passport as well as a signed and stamped application form which can be obtained by emailing…
The second World Humanitarian Day takes place this year on 19 August to honour and celebrate the work of humanitarian workers. The 19 of August has been chosen by the United Nations to commemorate the work of humanitarian workers as it marks the day when 22 employees of the UN, including the UN Special Representative Sergio Vieira de Mello, were killed in a bomb attack in 2003 in Baghdad.
This year focus will be on the actual work and achievements of humanitarian workers in the field. This year’s theme is “We are humanitarian workers”. It will be as well the occasion to…
UNITAR is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its e-Learning course on the UN System, due to start on 29th November. Following the course’s success this summer, the Multilateral Diplomacy Programme will repeat this six-week course, which is full of useful insights, exercises, and demonstrative videos on how the whole UN system works.
Government representatives and other high level officials, such as international and non-governmental organizations, who often work with the UN, must be able to understand UN agencies in order to achieve their objectives and…