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20 June 2023. Geneva, Switzerland— “The world is changing, and the expectations of our citizens are changing even faster. Governments these days have to make a topmost priority of meeting these expectations.” These are the words with which United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and UNITAR Executive Director, Mr Nikhil Seth, inaugurated the long-awaited signing ceremony between UNITAR and SAPSSI, the state agency which spearheaded the digitalization of all government services through its “ASAN Services” platform—a one-stop-shop for the efficient and citizen-centric deliv...
27 June 2023, Beijing, China - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and The International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This framework agreement aims to strengthen collaboration between CBAS and the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) in utilizing geographic information technologies (GIT) and Big Earth Data, especially Earth Observation data for advancing sustainable development globally.
The partnership between CBAS and U...
22 October 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - Governments around the world have been at the forefront in the fight against global crises, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, the disruptive nature of the COVID-19 crisis has exposed a deeper level of vulnerability in our communities, by creating unprecedented socio-economic and cultural implications. During the crisis, public servants have been faced with the unparalleled urgency to formulate new ways of thinking, adapt to new realities and prepare for the unknown future.
Due to this urgent need to support Government ...
17 May 2019, Geneva, Switzerland - A vital skill set indispensable to the work of diplomats and global actors is the ability to engage relevant stakeholders in effective negotiation processes needed to drive action and build consensus among parties. It is therefore important for them to prepare ahead and equip themselves with the relevant communication and interpersonal skills as well as understanding the various negotiation contexts that exist, identifying tensions and facilitating their peaceful resolution.
With the aim of transmitting these skills in participants o...
8 July 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce the launch of its Climate Change Diplomacy: Advanced Negotiation Skills and Strategies online course. Applications are now open for this fully online programme, which will run from 15 September to 12 October 2025, with a registration deadline of 15 September. Delivered in English for a fee of 600 USD, the course offers flexible access for participants worldwide who wish to strengthen their understanding of international climate change negotiations and bu...
2021年5月25日・香港／広島 ― 今年度より、国連ユニタール青少年大使プログラムをアジア太平洋地域に拡大して実施することとなりました。国連ユニタールとITS エデュケーションアジア（ITS）の共催で、今年度の国連ユニタール青少年大使・アジア太平洋プログラムは香港で実施いたします。新型コロナウイルスのパンデミックからの「より良い復興」を目指し、高校生たちは10週間の研修で持続可能な開発目標（SDGs）などについて学びます。
「社会が発展するための原動力は若者です。SDGs達成を推し進めていくのは、我々の世代のためではなく、次世代の若者のためです。ITSは、香港、中国とアジア太平洋の若者が国際舞台で活躍するために必要な教育と持続可能な開発を支援しています。ITSの揺るぎない貢献を理解していただき、国連ユニタールに感謝しています」とITS創設者のダニー・ハリントンさんは話します。
「世界経済フォーラムで発表されたアップリンク（Uplink）は、SDGs達成や開発課題の解決に必要なアイデアや行動を触発するクラウド型新プラットフォームです。これに参加した若者はみな、新しいシステム構築や社会の変革に携わりたいという熱意にあふれていました。国連ユニタール青少年大使プログラムは、若者が将来の枠組みを自分たち自身の手で描いていく取り組みです」とグローバ...
2 May 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - In the wake of the ongoing hostilities in the Gaza Strip, the Education Cluster, in collaboration with UNOSAT, has released a comprehensive report detailing the devastating impact of the conflict on the education infrastructure., For 17 years, the Gaza Strip has endured a stifling blockade and recurrent conflicts, resulting in the weakening of its education system.
The recent surge in hostilities has witnessed a distressing trend of attacks on school facilities, exacerbating the dire humanitarian situation for children and educators alike...
“A world in which individuals, institutions and organizations are equipped with the knowledge, skills and other capacities to overcome global challenges.”
The vision for which the Institute aims reflects a drive for results and programming to develop the capacities of individuals, institutions and organizations with a view to overcoming global challenges.,
“To develop the individual, institutional and organizational capacities of countries and other United Nations stakeholders through high-quality learning solutions and related knowledge products and services to enhance...
23 January 2024, Geneva, Switzerland- In an effort to advance individuals' careers, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Empower School of Health have joined forces to unveil an innovative Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Health. As the global landscape continues to evolve, leveraging digital technologies in healthcare becomes imperative, and this newly launched Diploma is poised to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital health frontier.
The collaborative effort between UNITAR and Empower School...
A recent feature on the UN SDG:Learn platform now offers users a way to customize their learning experience!
A self-assessment provides an outlook on the users’ current knowledge and skills in regards to eight key competencies crucial to achieving the SDGs.
Defined by UNESCO, these cross-cutting competencies cover systems thinking, anticipatory, normative, strategic, collaboration, critical thinking, self-awareness and integrated problem-solving competencies. Their reach and intricacy make them extremely relevant in complex problem-solving processes. Moreover, they can b...