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8 March 2019, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR is pleased to announce its first Geneva roundtable discussion on “Financing the 2030 Agenda: Means of Implementation” and explore the topic from the unique perspective of Capacity-Building. The event will take place on 17 April 2019 from 14:30 to 17:00 at the Palais des Nations in room VIII.
The roundtable aims to discuss how the international community is mobilizing financial resources and innovative strategies to achieve the SDGs and discuss how we can build capacities to strengthen means of implementation.
Representatives from...
New Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have revolutionised the context in which diplomats operate, and the way in which they seek to promote their agendas. The digital age has posed challenges, whilst creating opportunity, for national and regional agendas on the international arena. The many crises, with increasing complexity, that the international community faces only further deepens these challenges. To this respect UNITAR is proud to host the UOC - UNITAR Open Webinar on Digitalization of Foreign Policy in Times of Crisis. Our expert lectur...
For UNITAR’s Division for Multilateral Diplomacy, 2019 was a successful year as we launched new initiatives, explored unchartered thematic areas, and built strong partnerships in advancing our mission of enhancing the capacities of different stakeholders and of levelling the playing field in multilateral settings. We engaged with a wide audience through our activities, going beyond international affairs professionals, diplomats and government officials to also include students and young professionals.
This year, we were pleased to host the first edition of the World...
The “Manual for UN Delegates – Conference Process, Procedure and Negotiation” is MDPs latest Publication. It targets newcomers to conference diplomacy as well as experienced conference delegates who find themselves assigned to represent their government in international organizations, conferences and negotiations. The manual provides an essential introduction to the world of multilateral conferences and diplomacy to those who have been assigned by their government to multilateral postings at the UN and other international organization or have been n...
The Online Diploma in Multilateral Diplomacy offers a unique opportunity for both students wanting to pursue a career in international relations, and professionals working in international and regional organizations, as well as governmental and non-governmental institutions, to expand their knowledge on international affairs and strengthen their capacities in the field of multilateral diplomacy. All courses build on UNITAR’s wealth of experience in designing and implementing training workshops on diplomacy and multilateral affairs at the country and regional levels.The Dipl...
As one of the UNITAR Hiroshima Office’s major local engagement initiatives, the UNITAR Youth Ambassador Programme provides an opportunity to learn about the United Nations system as well as careers in diplomacy and international affairs through participation in UNITAR events. The Programme selects approximately twenty students each year from local high schools in Hiroshima to learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and connect globally with international experts in different fields.
This Youth Ambassador Programme, launched in 2010, aims ...
December 2022 - Coming out of COP27, the advancement of indigenous-developed strategies and proposals is fundamental to guarantee irreversible progress in climate change. Around 250 indigenous peoples’ representatives from across the globe attended COP27. The aim was to foster direct communications with world leaders and the international community to tackle destructive commodity production and government-led interventions that are putting the future of their communities at risk.
The breadth of challenges posed by climate change at local-to-global levels is a multila...
Limited slots are available in this course and will be subject to a selection process conducted by FAO and UNITAR, taking into account in particular, the geographical distribution and gender balance. A certificate of completion will be issued to participants who successfully complete all course-related assignments and assessments.
For more information and online registration, please visit UNITAR’s website at: http://www.unitar.org/aita-ru (the website is in Russian and English, the course will be delivered in Russian). Registration deadline is 22 April 2019 or while slots ...
Field Visit: 29 Sep - 03 Oct 2025 / E-Learning Course: 08 - 26 Sep 2025 / Premium Package: 08 Sep - 03 Oct 2025, This year, UNITAR is delighted to offer its second edition of the United Nations Immersion Programme to the city of Vienna, Austria. This programme will offer participants the chance to immerse themselves in the city of international affairs and build knowledge of the UN’s work in non-proliferation, disarmament, and international relations, within Vienna-based agencies. Vienna ...
UNITAR has partnered with the University of Arizona to offer a Professional Certificate in Science Policy and Diplomatic Practice. This online programme provides students the opportunity to gain valuable insights into the world of diplomacy and international affairs, equipping them with the skills needed to help foster global cooperation in addressing pressing scientific challenges and drive sustainable development within the SDG framework. In line with the United Nations Pact for the Future, this programme focuses on how science, technology, innovation and digital cooperat...