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The Pacific region is constantly under threat of earthquakes and tsunamis, and the devastation they bring is seared in our memories of disasters such as the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, and 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption and tsunami. In emergencies, people who are vulnerable become even more at risk. Women, in particular, are often responsible for other vulnerable people as caregivers, making it essential that women are part of decision-making and the designing and implementing of disaster...
Every million-dollar investment in establishing early warning system in developing countries could save somewhere between USD 3.75 million to USD 20 million in damages each year. Yet, early warning system capacity in the Pacific region is still in its infancy. Pacific Island countries face inadequacies in data, technology and human capacity related to multi-hazard early warning systems. Relying on information and technical expertise from developed countries has proven catastrophic, especially when information is delayed – such as in sudden-onset disasters. While the ch...
Learn more about UNITAR Division for Prosperity’s programmes and activities from March 2025 to May 2025.Past Issues日本語はこちらから, Anti-Money Laundering E-Learning Programme Resumes and Expands in ColombiaAfter a brief pause, our e-learning diploma programme on anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism in Colombia has resumed. The programme is financially supported by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the US Department of State. We’ve already received very positive feedback from thousands of participants, underscoring the pr...
The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution73/226, decided to convene in New York, USA, from 22 to 24 March 2023, the United Nations Conference on the “Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Implementation of the Objectives of the International Decade for Action, ‘Water for Sustainable Development’, 2018–2028” (United Nations 2023 Water Conference). It will focus on the sustainable development and integrated management of water resources for the achievement of social, economic and environmental objectives, the implementation and promotion of related programmes and p...
The project seeks to contribute to the ongoing peace and reconciliation efforts in Colombia using a three-component strategy that addresses: the prevention of forced recruitment of at risk children and youth, and reintegration of former child soldiers (component I); strengthened capacity of young people in marginalized communities to act as agents of positive change in their direct environments (component II); and support to reconciliation efforts in the country through building historical memory of conflict affected communities using arts and storytelling (component III). ...
In conceptualizing the AU Master Roadmap of Practical Steps to Silence the Guns in Africa, the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) recognizes the importance of involving civil society actors in the implementation of national actions to silence guns.
Thus, the AU Commission continues to create a conducive environment for the effective participation of civil society actors in the peace and governance processes at national, regional and continental levels; to enhance the critical role and contribution that they play in the promotion of democracy, good governance, sustai...
September 2020 - 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 this crisis has exposed a deeper level of vulnerability in our communities, by creating unprecedented socio-economic and cultural impact. During the crisis, public officials have been faced with the unparalleled urgency to formulate new ways of thinking, adapt to new realities and prepare for the unknown future.
A crisis may be a reoccurring emergency situation common to a specific region (f...
December 2022 - Coming out of COP27, the advancement of indigenous-developed strategies and proposals is fundamental to guarantee irreversible progress in climate change. Around 250 indigenous peoples’ representatives from across the globe attended COP27. The aim was to foster direct communications with world leaders and the international community to tackle destructive commodity production and government-led interventions that are putting the future of their communities at risk.
The breadth of challenges posed by climate change at local-to-global levels is a multila...
At UNITAR, we firmly believe in the transformative power of the arts to ignite peace and drive positive change. Arts, culture, and heritage play a pivotal role in uniting people, fostering inclusivity, and shaping community attitudes, particularly among women and youth. When effectively harnessed, they become potent tools for sustainable peace and development from the grassroots up.
Our collaboration with the African Union Commission's Silencing the Guns Unit embodies this vision through the project "Leveraging Arts for Peace: Creating Ownership towards the Realizati...
As the world grapples with complex, interconnected challenges—ranging from climate change and biodiversity loss to growing inequality and violent conflict—there is an urgent need to equip the next generation with the knowledge and skills to build a sustainable, equitable, and peaceful future. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is addressing this imperative through its innovative Online Learning and Education Unit.At the core of UNITAR’s online initiatives are key competencies essential for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ...