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September 2020 - UN CC:Learn is celebrating the issuance of its 100,000th certificate of course completion. It is a remarkable milestone in its mission to improve climate literacy around the world. But we do not want this achievement to be forgotten in a couple of weeks or months. We want the occasion to be remembered and to have lasting, meaningful impact.
That is why we are issuing all UN CC:Learn alumni with the: 100,000 STORIES FOR CLIMATE ACTION CHALLENGE.
Behind each of these 100,000 certificates, there lies a story. For some, it could be a story...
UNITAR aims to strengthen the understanding of public officials in all areas of the world regarding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks vis-à-vis their roles as policymakers and regulators, especially in the creation of legally binding standards and reporting requirements in their national contexts., This certified e-learning course, “Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Frameworks for Public Officials,” is interactive and self-paced. The overall aim of this course is to build the capacity of policymakers and regulators to foster policy coherence b...
UNITAR Completes "Leveling the Playing Field" Programme with Swedish Government
Fall/Winter 2016-2017, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research, with the sponsorship of the Government of Sweden has been able to successfully develop the project “Leveling the Playing Field” which benefits a great number of Diplomats in New York every year. This year the trainings and events were focused on strengthening core skills needed for effective multilateral engagement and for the pacific settlement of disputes. For this purpose, UNITAR joined forces…
The National Capacity Development Course in International Environmental Law was held in Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand, on 21-23 September and 12-13 October 2010. The course was organized with the support of German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) and was conducted in cooperation with the Thai-German Climate Protection Programme, the German Technical Cooperation Office in Bangkok (GTZ) and the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) of the Kingdom of Thailand.
The training activity was delivered in a blended format whereby an e-Learning course was…
Introduction to Green Economy – 2015 Edition: An Interactive E-learning Course
03 February, Geneva, Switzerland – The e-learning course “Introduction to a Green Economy: Concepts and Applications”, 20 April – 12 June, aims to develop and strengthen national capacities in the area of green economy. The course is delivered within the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a joint initiative by UNEP, ILO, UNIDO, UNDP and UNITAR, which aims to provide comprehensive assistance to countries to develop and implement inclusive green economy policies and strategies…
University of Geneva Postgraduate Programme Benefits from UNITAR-UNOSAT Expertise
26 April 2016, Geneva, Switzerland – Information management is critical for efficient planning and coordination of emergency response operations. The value of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in emergency response arises directly from the benefits of obtaining, integrating, organizing, inquiring and analyzing geographic information and databases. It is in this regard that UNITAR-UNOSAT together with the University of Geneva CERG-C partnered to offer an elective course of the Risk…
CIFAL Atlanta and UNITAR Engaging Youth in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals
3-6 April 2018, Geneva, Switzerland - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Atlanta (CIFAL Atlanta) and Kennesaw State University (KSU), with the support of UNITAR hosted a four-day workshop titled “Distinguished Global Ambassadors” for a delegation of 10 graduate students from KSU.
The workshop was held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva and consisted of a series of lectures on topics related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as health and…
17 January 2018, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR is pleased to announce the launch of the first edition of its Online Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy in partnership with the Open University of Catalonia.
In an increasingly interconnected, globalized and complex world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand for training and capacity development in the field of international relations and diplomacy is constantly rising. In this regard, the establishment of this innovative Online Master in International A...
March 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR’s mission is focused on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to “transform our world.” In that regard, UNITAR’s Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MPDU) is proud to announce the launch of three new degrees. As a result, the MDPU launches the Master of Arts in Development Studies and Diplomacy and the Online Certificate in Development Studies and Diplomacy, in partnership with the University for Peace (UPEACE) and the Executive Diploma in Business Leadership and International Affairs, in partnership with t...
June 2020 - In an increasingly interconnected, globalized and complex world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand for training and capacity development in the field of international relations and diplomacy is constantly rising. In this regard, the establishment of this innovative Online Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy as well as the Post-Graduate Certificate in World Studies and the Post-Graduate Certificate in Diplomatic Practice between the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and th...