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3 July 2020 - UNITAR-UNOSAT and the University of Copenhagen co-organized and delivered a 3-week Masters level course entitled “Geo-information in disaster situations” ending on 3 July 2020. The beneficiaries were University of Copenhagen students registered in the Master of Disaster Management programme. Instruction during the first week focused on introductory concepts and essential software applications as well as data analysis and cartographic modelling; it was delivered by the Geography Section of the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources Management at ...
4 February 2019, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and its Executive Director, Mr. Nikhil Seth, welcomed ADEC Innovations’ CEO, Mr. James A. Donovan in its offices in Geneva, Switzerland. Discussions with the Division for Multilateral Diplomacy and other divisions were followed by the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding.
ADEC Innovations, as an impact investing company that designs, develops and delivers a diverse data management and technology portfolio of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Solutions, will...
24 January 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – On this International Day of Education, UNITAR underscores its commitment to education as a human right and a driving force for global development. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4, we strive for inclusive and equitable quality education by 2030.
Education stands as the cornerstone of UNITAR's 60-year history, reflecting our dedication to shaping leaders of the future. Established in 1963 during a period marked by hope and a shared vision for international collaboration, UNITAR emerged with a unique purpose — to ...
20 April 2020, Merida, Mexico – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Merida (CIFAL Merida) jointly with the Southeast Airport Group (ASUR), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Airports Council International- Latin America & the Caribbean joined forces to carry out the XV International Seminar on Hurricane Preparedness on 10-11 March 2020 in Merida, Mexico.
The aim of the two-day training seminar was to study the impact of hurricanes on airports, as well as to exchange best practices on disaster preparedness in the region....
Road traffic injuries claim more than 1.2 million lives each year with a disproportionate impact on health and development.
They are the ninth leading cause of death across all age groups globally and the leading cause among young people aged between 15 and 29 years.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has set a goal of reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by 50% by 2020. Training and education is essential to contribute to reduce the number of deaths and injuries., The Postgraduate Diploma on "Road Safety Management and Leadership" is offered by UNITAR, CIFA...
8 July 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Shanghai (CIFAL Shanghai), successfully held another edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Youth Empowerment Seminar for Change-makers on 2–3 July 2025 at UNITAR Headquarters in Geneva.This two-day seminar welcomed a delegation of students from Shanghai, offering them a unique opportunity to engage with the global agenda for sustainable development and to gain first-hand expos...
28 April 2025, Miami, USA – CIFAL Miami is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the Disaster Preparedness Seminar. The event will take place on 22 and 23 May 2025 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This event highlights CIFAL Miami's commitment, as part of the CIFAL Global Network, affiliated to UNITAR, to emergency preparedness and risk management. The seminar is a collaborative initiative with the participation of several CIFAL Centres and the CIFAL Global Network.Recognizing the strategic role that a country's points of entry play during emergencies, CIFAL Miami ha...
The two organizations have designed a collaborative Master of Science in International Management with an emphasis on Responsible Management and Climate Change. The curriculum will provide students with an intensive path of study that gives a strong background in leadership, creates situations that build experience in collaboration and project management, and offers a practical experience through working on real ongoing UN projects.
An informative session will be held on Friday 29 March at the United Nations Office in Geneva and will provide the participants with an overvi...
22 April 2022, New York, United States (Virtual) – The closing ceremony for the Global Diplomacy Initiative Programme (GDI) took place to celebrate the GDI fellows’ graduation at the United Nations Institute Training and Research office in New York. The GDI programme provides a unique training experience for professionals and students in higher stages of education who are interested in the United Nations to understand how it functions while developing technical knowledge and gaining learning experience from experts.
The closing ceremony was attended by the GDI fellow...
The Environmental Council of Zambia (ECZ), with the support of UNITAR, launched a new project to “Strengthen Capacities for Implementation of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) and support GHS capacity building” at a workshop in Lusaka on 24 September 2010. Speaking at the workshop, Acting Director of ECZ, Mr Edwin Soko, said that the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is a new international tool that can be effectively used as a basis for developing comprehensive national chemical safety…