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17 January 2017, Geneva, Switzerland - Significant opportunities exist for developing and developed countries to achieve long-term and sustainable economic development by diversifying their economies and benefitting from the growing global demand for green goods and services. In this context, sustainable trade can serve as an effective means to advance an inclusive green economy.
To meet the learning needs and build capacities of national stakeholders, UNITAR and UNEP are collaborating within the…
Afghanistan Public Officials Master Public Policy as they Graduate from Swiss University
26 February 2015, Geneva, Switzerland – Governments officials from the Ministry of Finance of Afghanistan, the Ministry of Economics and the Office of the President attended the graduation ceremony in Geneva where degrees were conferred to certify their completion of the Development Policies and Practices (DPP) Master’s Degree Programme.
The occasion marked the final step in a rigorous, year-long Executive Master’s undertaken by twenty Afghan officials, as well as other forty…
UNITAR Hiroshima Holds Workshop II for Afghanistan Fellowship Programme in Abu Dhabi
4 September 2015, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – The UNITAR Hiroshima Office has successfully concluded Workshop II of its signature Afghanistan Fellowship Programme. Held between 31 August and 4 September 2015, the Workshop examined Organisational Needs Assessment, Project Planning and Design, as well as Team Development and Management. The Workshop also progressed the team projects, which focus on problems that organizations in Afghanistan are currently facing, to the next stage…
CommonSensing: Building Climate Resilience in Small Island Developing States
08 February 2018, Geneva, Switzerland – Britain´s Science Minister Sam Gyimah today announced the launch of 10 new projects to improve disaster response and tropical disease control using space-based technologies.
The UK Space Agency’s International Partnership Programme (IPP) uses space expertise to deliver innovative solutions to real world problems across the globe. This notably helps some of the world’s poorest countries combat the effects of climate change by developing mitigation and…
UNITAR Organizes Workshop with Columbia Law School on Negotiation Fundamentals for Diplomatic Leaders
20 April 2018, New York USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with Columbia Law School and sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Sweden, under the programme “Levelling the Playing Field” hosted this event to benefit diplomats from LDCs and SIDs countries. This was the second session in the three-part workshop series on conflict resolution, mediation, and multilateral negotiation.
The workshop began with opening…
April 30 2013, Hiroshima, Japan - UNITAR recently completed a training programme for 24 participants, from 15 countries, examining the nomination process for World Heritage Sites. Held 22 to 26 April, the workshop was the tenth annual cycle in the Management and Conservation of World Heritage Sites Series, and was subtitled World Heritage Serial Nominations and the Vital Role of Comparative Analysis.
The workshop was supported by Resource Persons from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); International Union for the Conservation of ...
14 October 2019, Curitiba, Brazil – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Curitiba (CIFAL Curitiba) welcomed a delegation of entrepreneurs from Ecuador and Peru in order to learn about the innovative structure and management model of the Federation of Industries of the State of Parana (FIEP).
In 2014, Parana was the fifth largest province to contribute to Brazil’s GDP. Industry represented 21.8% of that total. In this context, FIEP has as mission improving the industry sector as a way to contribute to development in Parana, coupled with sustaina...
Established in 2024, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Surrey is hosted by the University of Surrey. CIFAL Surrey’s primary mission is to provide a range of research-informed training opportunities, and capacity-building activities, to facilitate knowledge sharing between Civil Society Organizations representatives, public servants, decision-makers and stakeholders locally and internationally to strengthen capacities, improve decision-making processes, and promote sustainable development. The target audience includes local, national, and regio...
3 December 2024, Mpumalanga, South Africa – Following the successful kick-off in Eswatini, the “Management Practices for Safer Roads” workshop series continued with sessions in the cities of Gqbertha, Rustenburg and Mpumalanga in South Africa. Organized by UNITAR in collaboration with CIFAL Durban, the eThekwini Municipal Academy (EMA), and its Municipal Institute of Learning (MILE), these workshops brought together over 155 government officials, law enforcement officers, and road safety stakeholders to advance road safety initiatives across Southern Africa T...
16 December 2022, New York, United States (hybrid) – The Global Diplomacy Initiative (GDI) Closing Ceremony took place, celebrating the GDI Graduates for the Fall 2022 Cohort at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The GDI Programme provides a kind experience for students and professionals in their higher education levels who are interested to learn more on the is United Nations and how it functions. They have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience from experts and diplomats in the field. , For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic...