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Established in 2017, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Madrid (CIFAL Madrid) was created as a partnership between UNITAR and the Royal Automobile Club of Spain (RACE).CIFAL Madrid aims to benefit government officials and leaders around the world by delivering training that enhances the capacities of government officials and stakeholders on road safety. The CIFAL provides a range of learning opportunities on road safety management and to facilitate knowledge sharing between public servants and leaders from Spain, Europe, Middle East and Africa....
3 August 2025, Osaka, Japan - Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), visited the Expo 2025 Osaka and spoke at an event held at the United Nations (UN) pavilion. This marks her first visit to Japan since officially taking up the post at UNITAR in February this year. From 5 to 6 August, she is scheduled to visit Hiroshima, which will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, and participate in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony., On...
August 30-31, 2022, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), New York office, organized a workshop on Drafting Resolutions virtually to support Honduran diplomats. More than 100 career diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation attended from its different embassies, consulates, and accredited offices, which contributed to the two-day sessions marking a fruitful program.
The program was divided into six sessions in which the participants were able to delve into the Agenda of the General Assembly, rule...
UNITAR Division for Prosperity will host an online public session to commemorate the International Peace Day on 21 September 2022.
The online session "Striving towards a Nuclear Free World: Intersectional Dialogue for Youth" will be in English and Japanese (with simultaneous interpretation).
Young panelists will lead the discussion on the youth's challenges and opportunities in the field of nuclear disarmament.
, 13 September 2022, Hiroshima, Japan – On the 2022 International Day of Peace, 21 September, youth activists for nuclear disarmament will gather to seek breakth...
September 4, 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is delighted to announce that its “Art for Peace” Collection was selected as a finalist at the SDG Digital GameChangers Award, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in the “Peace” Category.
The process invited submissions from the Youth, Government, Private sector, Civil society, International Organizations and UN Agencies, as well as from Academia and the Technical community, and received over 450 solutions.
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Greenhouse gas emissions directly contribute to global warming and climate change. The technology and fuel used for electricity generation are often responsible for high greenhouse gas emissions. Recently, UNITAR conducted a survey among energy experts in the humanitarian system to estimate the number of diesel and petrol generators that are used to produce electricity in humanitarian operations, with a view to establishing the opportunities to transition to solar solutions.
Based on feedback from six UN organisations and the ICRC, a study allowed us to estimate that there...
Climate change negotiations represent a crucial dimension of 21st-century diplomacy and global governance. As negotiations become increasingly complex due to the variety of stakeholders, competing national interests, and evolving scientific findings, there is a growing demand for practical knowledge and skills. Many negotiators often face challenges navigating the negotiation process at climate forums, especially ahead of major events like the Conference of the Parties (COPs). This course will build participants' understanding of the international climate change negoti...
25 April 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - A side event “New approaches to ensure needs based and sustainable statistical training” held before the opening of the 56th session of the UN Statistical Commission has been an opportunity to discuss the work of the Global Network of Institutions for Statistical Training (GIST) in supporting National Statistical Offices to adopt country-owned, innovative and sustainable approaches to capacity-building. Four countries have shared their experiences, including Kenya, Morocco, Seychelles that used the STAT tool developed by GIST in 2024, an...
UNITAR Delivers Strengthening National Reviews and Monitoring & Evaluation Systems for the SDGs Seminar to the New York Diplomatic Community
18 July 2016, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research's (UNITAR) New York Office hosted the seminar “Strengthening National Reviews and Monitoring & Evaluation Systems for the SDGs” on 15 July 2016 at United Nations (UN) Headquarters in during the High-Level Political Forum. The seminar was attended by approximately 50 delegates from Permanent Missions to the UN. Mr. Nikhil Seth, Executive…
On 16 August 2011, Ms. May East, Executive Director of CIFAL Findhorn (one of the 9 UNITAR affiliated International Training Center for Local Authorities, located in Findhorn, Scotland), has been nominated as one of the 100 Global Sustain Ability Leaders by ABC Carbon, a renowned climate change consulting company, which notably produces the popular newsletter ABC Carbon Express.
The nominated Global Sustain Ability Leaders, selected from all over the world, include Nobel Prize winners, scientists, architects, designers, artists, and CEOs of international companies. Besides…