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2023年2月9日・広島 - 国連ユニタール広島事務所は、2023年3月20日午前9時～午後1時（ジュネーヴ時間）/午後5時~9時（日本時間）にバーチャル会議「フィンテックエコシステム経済と気候変動への活用」を開催します。
パネリストをお招きして、開発実践におけるフィンテック、フィンテックとサイバーセキュリティ、フィンテックとエコロジーの３つのテーマに焦点を当て、SDGs達成に向けたフィンテックの活用について議論をしていただきます。
, デロイト、ジョージメイソン大学、世界経済フォーラム、国連環境計画、ケンブリッジ代替金融センター、EthicHub、グリフィス大学から専門的なパネリストをお招きし、開発実践におけるフィンテック、フィンテックとサイバーセキュリティ、フィンテックとエコロジーの３つのテーマに焦点を当て、SDGs達成に向けたフィンテックの活用について議論をしていきます。
参加を希望される場合は、下記URLより事前登録をお願いいたします。https://event.unitar.org/full-catalog/fintech-ecosystem-leveraging-its-impact-economy-and-climate-change
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日時：2023年3月20日（月）午前9時～午後1時（ジュネーヴ時...
Forty-eight high school students from Hiroshima completed UNITAR Hiroshima's Youth Ambassador Programme in August 2022.
Youth Ambassadors Koua Miyamoto and Shiori Harada shared their motivations and learning experiences.
UNITAR Division for Prosperity aims to deepen the student's understanding of global issues and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), equip them with the skills of initiating and driving their projects, and allow them to connect globally with international experts and other young activists.
, 27 February 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – Forty-eigh...
November 2021 - This article brings some light into the black box of how the transition can be tackled in practice, and is written by Eliya Devay, graduate of the UNITAR-Franklin University Switzerland Joint Master’s programme in Responsible Leadership & Climate Action. Eliya is specialized in Sustainable Finance and currently works at the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) as a Consultant.
In light of the recent COP26, this article features outcomes and reflections from Eliya's experiential learning project with UNEP FI, as part of his ...
Mexican Airports and Authorities get Prepared for the 2017 Hurricane Season
24 April 2017, Miami, USA – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Merida (CIFAL Merida) in close collaboration with the International Airport of Merida hosted the international workshop on “Hurricane Preparedness” that took place in Miami, Florida on 24 April 2017.
The workshop brought together representatives from Mexican airports and authorities from the Civil Protection Secretary of the State of Yucatan. The first day of the workshop included practical exercises led…
On 8 June, UNITAR led by the Manager, Mr. Craig Boljkovac of the Chemicals and Waste Management Programme (CWM), welcomed a Chinese delegation from Anhui Province’s Environmental Protection agency to discuss and further their understanding on advanced chemical management, in particular on Persistent Organic Pollutants.
The Delegation included high-level government officials who planned to use the knowledge acquired during the tour to implement and raise awareness upon their return to Anhui, China. The Head of the Delegation, Mr. Ni Fake, Vice Governor of Anhui Province,…
Getting Our Act Together through Integrated Planning to Meet the Promise of the SDGs
14 June 2016, New York, USA – The SDGs and the Paris Agreement hold a great promise, but how do we turn these aspirational visions into reality? UNITAR’s learning session held on the occasion of the HLPF on Thursday sought to address this issue by focusing on the new types of planning tools and nationally-grown actionable strategies to turn the SDGs, climate and regional commitments into reality. Facilitated by UNITAR’s Executive Director Nikhil Seth, the session featured Jeffrey…
A Guide for Youth Climate Dialogues: Tips to Get You All Set
UN CC:Learn has just launched a new guide to support anybody who would be interested in organizing a Youth Climate Dialogue (YCD), available in French and English.
26 July, 2016, Geneva, Switzerland - A Youth Climate Dialogue (YCD) is an event organized between schools in different parts of the world about how youth perceive climate change, how it affects their lives, and what actions they consider most important. It usually features a debate and a video-conference dialogue.
As part of this project, a…
Climate Classroom @ COP23 Gets Attendees up to Speed on Key Climate Change Matters
22 November 2017, Bonn, Germany - The Climate Classroom provided an opportunity to COP23 attendees to get up to speed on key climate change topics. This 45-minute learning experience aimed at introducing and providing highlights in key climate change areas, for people to be better prepared when joining other discussions and events going on at the annual UN conference on climate change in Bonn, Germany.
On this occasion, the sessions were delivered in English and French by expert…
Promoting a Dialogue about City-to-City Decentralized Cooperation
27 November 2014, Washington DC, USA – With the objective of looking at some best cooperation practices within the United Nations System and to support collaboration among the cities of the South, UNITAR’s Decentralized Cooperation Programme (DCP) jointly with the World Alliance of Cities Against Poverty (WACAP) and the UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) hosted the Forum titled “City-to-City Decentralized Cooperation in the Framework of Triangular and South-South Cooperation” at the Organization…
CIFAL Shanghai hosted the XII Smart City Public Lecture “Smart City and Food Safety”
2 March 2015, Shanghai, China – CIFAL Shanghai hosted the XII Smart City Public Lecture “Smart City and Food Safety” at Shanghai Sciences Hall on 4 February 2015. This one-day lecture focused on the informatization of food safety management, bringing together 69 participants from different industries.
This event is part of a series of Smart City Public Lectures aimed at raising awareness about smart city development. The series of lectures serve as a unique platform to exchange ideas and…