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23 January 2020, New York, U.S.A – The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office kicked of this year of trainings, organizing jointly with the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) a one-day orientation course for the members of the Council. This activity is supported with funding allocated from the Swedish International Development Agency’s (SIDA) contribution to the UNITAR Strategic Framework Fund and hosted in the United Nations Headquarters in Conference Room 8.
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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...
, CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR INTEREST!, Collaborating with Technological University Dublin, this project explores the diplomatic strategies and the influence of supranational entities in the geoeconomics and geopolitics of development amid shifting global power dynamics. It investigates ho...
30 September, Geneva, Switzerland - In today's complex financial crime landscape, equipping compliance officers with the necessary tools and knowledge to combat money laundering and terrorism financing is more crucial than ever. In partnership with the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section of the US Embassy in Bogota, the Financial Information and Analysis Unit of Colombia, and the University of Antioquia, we are co-creating a groundbreaking e-learning programme designed to empower 27,000 compliance officers in Colombia., The success of any Anti-Money ...
The conversation about the future of work has become increasingly complex as we navigate an era of unprecedented volatility and uncertainty. Many jobs that will exist in the next decade are not yet on our radar, making it challenging to envision the future of work. The landscape is changing rapidly, necessitating the embrace of new skills such as agility, resilience, and effective communication., The Role of TechnologyOne key area where these skills are indispensable is technology. Navigating the digital landscape is becoming increasingly vital. Placing technology at the se...
26 March 2019, Curitiba, Brazil – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Curitiba (CIFAL Curitiba) jointly with SESI Parana, the Global Compact Network Brazil, and the Corporate Citizenship Council of Parana (CPCE) held a meeting aimed at promoting the inclusion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in business strategies. This event brought together 60 representatives from corporations in Brazil to learn about the SDGs and how to mainstream the Goals into their operations, while raising awareness about the United Nations Global Compact.
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16 September 2022, Hiroshima, Japan - Join UNITAR in defending human rights in the age of artificial intelligence with a unique translation project led by youth.
Youth are invited to translate or review in their native language an online training on how artificial intelligence, or AI, affects human rights in a project co-organized by SALTO Participation & Information Resource Centre (SALTO PI), UNITAR and UNESCO. Applicants have until 26 September to apply.
For the European Year of Youth 2022, SALTO PI, UNITAR and UNESCO are calling for young translators and revi...
2 May 2024, Mérida, Mexico – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Merida (CIFAL Merida) successfully concluded its XIX international seminar on hurricane preparedness, bringing together decision-makers from airports in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean. A key objective of the seminar was to analyze and review emergency plans before the hurricane season to ensure that airports remain operational if impacted by a disaster.
Representatives from 50 airports from Mexico, the United States, Santo Domingo, Curazao, Jamaica, V...
11 February 2020, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR was honored to host two groups of students from the Executive Master of Development Policies and Practices (DPP) of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies to share about the Agenda 2030 and its SDGs.
Professionals from the public and private sector, international organisations and NGOs from Latin America, Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia visited the Palais des Nations on 20 January and 11 February 2020.
On 20 January 2020, Mr. Brook Boyer, UNITAR’s Director of the Division for Strategic Planni...
27 March 2019, New York, United States – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) hosted a workshop with the Maryland-based organization Trees for the Future on the topic of diversifying nutrition and income sources. This was the second workshop of a three-part series on Using Agroforestry to Meet Sustainable Development Goals sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Sweden’s programme “Leveling the Playing Field”.
Mr. Pelayo Alvarez delivered the welcoming remarks and opened the “Diversifying Nutrition and Income Sources” workshop on behalf ...