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17 June 2025, Victoria, Canada - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Victoria, hosted by the University of Victoria, is dedicated to advancing knowledge and capacity in key thematic areas, including oceans, climate and sustainability; innovation and entrepreneurship; decolonisation and Indigenous knowledge; and global health and well-being. In line with its mandate, CIFAL Victoria works to facilitate the transfer of knowledge, experience and best practices; encourage cooperation and multi-stakeholder partnerships; provide networking...
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Health technologies are a key component in the global push for universal healthcare access. Their impact is multifaceted, encompassing increased healthcare efficiency through tools like electronic health records and telemedicine. These technologies extend the reach of healthcare services, enabling remote consultations and addressing healthcare deserts, particularly benefiting underserved populations. Additionally, health technologies facilitate secure health information sharing, fostering care continuity and reducing medical errors.
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The Division for Prosperity invites you to UNITAR’s 60th anniversary public forum, “Scaling Responsible Entrepreneurship and Solutions to Global Challenges”.
The public forum will be held at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) building, Conference Room C2, 7bis Avenue de la Paix, 1211 Geneva Switzerland on 3 October 2023 at 13:30-17:30 (CEST/UTC+2).
The forum will feature Division for Prosperity Advisory Board members Michael Fors, Linda Hill, Jos Verbeek, Sarah Agbor, and Ashleigh Owens, as well as key leaders from various sectors and youth innov...
Webinar on Micro-/NanoplasticsThe “Webinar on Micro-/Nanoplastics” took place on 1 October 2024, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. CEST (9:00 - 10:30 a.m. EDT).This webinar covered the lifecycle of plastics, from litter to nano-scale particles, and explored key polymer types and their applications. ResourcesAgendaWebinar recording PresentationsThe plastic continuum from litter to microplastic and finally to nanoplastic: Release and exposure considerations, B. Nowack. Download.An overview of plastics, E. Rushton. Download....
5 October 2020, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR, in partnership with the Geneva-Tsinghua Initiative, the University of Geneva and the Tsinghua University, launch the SDG Innovation Bootcamps, a series of short programmes (online or hybrid) aimed at a new generation of impact entrepreneurs, willing to collectively act in order to identify, delineate and address outstanding challenges for the SDGs, through open innovation.
The SDG Innovation Bootcamps, are organized in preparation of hackathons, hackathon festivals, Open Geneva and Tsinghua SDG Open Hack!
The 2020 Fall s...
16 March 2022, Geneva, Switzerland - Women and girls are, and continue to be, disproportionately affected by the negative impacts of climate change. For instance, women from marginalized communities make up a large percentage of poor communities worldwide that rely on natural resources for their livelihoods, particularly in rural areas. The effect of climate change such as, heatwaves, droughts, floods, and hurricanes disproportionately affect women and, as the climate crisis intensifies, women will struggle the most.
On the other hand, women are powerful agents of change d...
You are invited to an online panel discussion on Pacific women’s leadership in inclusive disaster risk reduction (DRR).
The panel will be on 26 January 2022, noon to 1:30 p.m. (Japan Standard Time). It is free and open to the public. Please register to get the link.
Panellists will be from Samoa Red Cross Society, Fiji National Disaster Management Office, and Welfare and Disaster Prevention Community Association.
, 23 December, 2021, Hiroshima, Japan – UNITAR Division for Prosperity will convene an online panel discussion to explore women’s leadership in disaster risk r...
From 7 to 11 July 2025, UNITAR will be participating in the AI for Good Global Summit and the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), both held at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. These events unite leading thinkers, decision-makers, and practitioners to advance the responsible and ethical use of digital technologies in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals., Our Executive Director, Ms. Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, will represent UNITAR in impactful high-level activities.UN Leaders Roundtable LunchTuesday, 8 July | 12:30–13:45 | PalexpoMs. Michelle Gyles-McDonnou...
The UNITAR Prosperity Alliance (PA) enhances participants’ global competitiveness by connecting them to an international network of governments, businesses, academia, and civil society. Through this global exchange and communication platform, participants gain access to cutting-edge training, expert insights, and best practices from around the world. This exposure strengthens their strategic vision, improves their ability to adapt to global trends, and positions them as leaders in advancing sustainable and inclusive development., At its core, PA serves as a dynamic platform...
On 19 May 2023, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Hiroshima Organization for Global Peace, co-hosted the G7 Summit Partners’ Programme event, Youth Symposium on Peace.
The symposium aimed to create momentum for youth and students to think about peace and take action to tackle global issues.
, 24 May 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the H...