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Established in 2023, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in the Gambia (CIFAL Banjul) is hosted by the University of The Gambia (UTG) in Banjul, Gambia. The centre provides a range of learning opportunities to enhance capabilities, refine decision-making processes and foster knowledge exchange between public servants and leaders of the African Region countries to improve the decision-making processes and encourage sustainable development.Scope: African Region.Thematic areas: UN Sustainable Development Goals at the local levelEnvironment a...
Established in 2021, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Hawaii (CIFAL Honolulu) is hosted by Chaminade University of Honolulu. The CIFAL Honolulu Centre aspires to empower Pacific peoples to create a sustainable future that reflects their values and the priorities of their communities. The centre educates and empowers current and future Pacific peoples through inclusive knowledge-sharing and action, enabling them to make values-based decisions in service to sustainable development in their communities.Scope: Pacific regionThematic areas:Climate...
In 2011, UNITAR and Esri decided to strengthen their relationship by signing an agreement for three years defining software and licensing issues and new cooperation in the areas of training, capacity development and e-learning. An important in-kind grant by Esri is also part of the agreement.
During humanitarian emergencies and other human security related operations, access to up-to-date, relevant information is crucial. With the development of Geographic Information Services, the time between an observation and the visualization of the work resulting from expert analysis...
4 April 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - The second dedicated UNITAR Training Programme to Enhance Conflict Prevention and Peacemaking in the Central African Region began with advance work in January 2023 consisting of preliminary readings and questions to reflect upon. The intensive live and online sessions were conducted from 6 to 15 February 2023. The third phase involved follow-up work throughout March on the UNITAR Learning Platform including a review of video materials recorded by key resource persons on vital issues related to the sub-regional training.
Forty-three mid a...
The evaluation covered the period from January 2020 to October 2024 and aimed to identify good practices, challenges and lessons learned from current processes, mechanisms and structures in order to improve the timeliness of reporting, with a focus on identifying the root causes of delays and exploring opportunities to improve reporting timeliness. Specifically, the evaluation sought to determine whether factors such as project budget, duration, reporting workload, programme capacity and donor requirements correlated with delays in reporting. The evaluation also aimed to un...
18 September, New York, USA - On 5 - 7 September, The JOINT SWISS-UNITAR BRIEFING ON UNITED NATIONS BUDGETARY MATTERS is a three-day training programme, co-organized with the Permanent Mission of Switzerland, caters to the needs of the incoming delegates of the United Nations General Assembly’s Fifth Committee. The training received more than 100 delegates joining the sessions each day.
, The first day of the training started at 9:00 a.m. (EST). The introductory session covered the responsibilities and key players of the Fifth Committee. Mr. Marco Suazo, Head ...
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January Edition: 06 Jan - 01 Feb 2025 / April Edition: 14 April - 09 May 2025 June Edition: 09 June - 04 July 2025 / August Edition: 28 July - 22 August 2025, There are an estimated 1.8 billion people today between the ages of 10 and 24, which is the largest generation of youth in human history. Their numbers are expected to grow—between 2015 and 2030 alone, about 1.9 billion...
Effective leadership and empowerment of vulnerable people, especially women and youth, is essential to support sustainable development and strategic growth. Focusing on leadership, youth empowerment, gender empowerment, security issues and disaster risk reduction, UNITAR equips youth and women with intersectional, inclusive leadership skills that they can use to empower their communities. Our alumni go on to create non-profits and social enterprises that uplift vulnerable populations in least-developed and post-conflict countries. When you train a woman, you train...
Behavioural science plays a pivotal role in designing learning experiences that lead to meaningful and lasting changes. At UNOSAT, we harness these insights to tailor training programmes that not only transfer knowledge but also influence behaviours critical to disaster resilience. Through projects like Strengthening Capacities in the Use of Geospatial Information for Improved Resilience in Asia-Pacific and Africa, we focus on elements such as motivation, real-world application, and community engagement, ensuring that participants can internalize and apply their learning in...