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25 April 2023, Geneva, Switzerland – In partnership with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) UNITAR has established its 31st CIFAL centre in Singapore to offer a range of learning opportunities on sustainability education and facilitate knowledge sharing between government officials and leaders from different Asia Pacific countries.
NTU Singapore was selected to host the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) Singapore, the only such centre in the country. It joins 30 other international training centres in the g...
The Master of Science in International Management at Franklin University Switzerland (FUS) is a one-year graduate program for students with any kind of Bachelor’s degree, designed to equip them with a rigorous education in business. By taking a transdisciplinary approach firmly established in the liberal arts tradition of FUS, this customizable program offers cutting-edge management training rooted in personalized teaching that bridges theory and practice through multiple institutional partnerships. Students acquire expertise in ...
The Master of Science in Sustainability Management, developed by UNITAR in partnership with Schiller University, is a 10-month postgraduate programme designed for those who want to gain expertise, integrate sustainability, and drive positive change in business management. This programme equips students with the tools to develop successful careers in global development, ecology, economics and policy. They will learn how to position themselves for career growth in the emerging field of sustainability, lead initiatives within organizations, and contribute to positive societal ...
Road traffic injuries claim more than 1.2 million lives each year with a disproportionate impact on health and development.
They are the ninth leading cause of death across all age groups globally and the leading cause among young people aged between 15 and 29 years.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has set a goal of reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by 50% by 2020. Training and education is essential to contribute to reduce the number of deaths and injuries., The Postgraduate Diploma on "Road Safety Management and Leadership" is offered by UNITAR, CIFA...
May 4, 2021, New York, USA.- The Head of the UNITAR Office in New York, Mr. Marco Suazo, participated in the side event entitled “Building an Effective Way Forward for Indigenous Peoples to Participate and Contribute with their Knowledge and Experience” in the framework of the 6th Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs.
The event was organized by CANEUS, Fondo para el Desarrollo de los Pueblos Indígenas de América Latina y El Caribe (FILAC), and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in which around 70 part...
23-24 April, 2021, Shanghai, China - The Digital Intelligence Technology Seminar for Senior Managers of Asset Management Institutions was successfully held at the Shanghai CLIIF Lujiazui Institute of International Finance. The seminar was co- hosted by the Investment Technology League (ITL) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), CIFAL Shanghai, and co- organized by the Shanghai Asset Management Association (SAMA). The seminar was supported by the Shanghai Municipal Financial Regulatory Bureau.
This seminar invited 14 experts from government re...
02 October 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – Between 9-27 September 2024, 25 senior government officials from the Municipality of Shanghai participated in the ‘Science, Technology, and Sustainable Development Training Programme’. The programme organized by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and CIFAL Shanghai, offered a comprehensive platform for senior government officials to deepen their understanding of global trends in science, technology, and sustainable development. This programme, supported by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Af...
12 April 2024, Curitiba, Brazil – Throughout March, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Curitiba jointly with the Education Management and the Social Responsibility Council of the FIEP Group conducted the "Girls in Science" project, which aims to encourage girls' participation in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
This follows the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrated every year on 11 February since 2016. This recognized that women represent 33% of all researchers globally, but only 12%...
25 March 2024, New York, USA - UNITAR and Columbia Law School launched the spring 2024 iteration of one of UNITAR´s longest partnership programmes, The Columbia University Law School Series, with the first session titled "Empowering Women in the Peace Process". UNITAR Project Coordinator, Ms Hannah (Athena) Gana opened remarks on behalf of Mr Marco Suazo, Head of the UNITAR Office in New York, with a powerful statement on engaging in discourse and listening to the experiences of women, particularly in spaces predominantly male. Professor Alex Carter, Director of C...
11 October 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - In collaboration with the Global Surgery Foundation, Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health, VSee, and Health Tech Without Borders, UNITAR is pleased to announce the launch of the webinar series “Breaking Barriers: Exploring the Future of Global Health Technologies”. Health technologies have become a cornerstone in the worldwide pursuit of universal healthcare access. Their multifaceted impact encompasses enhanced healthcare efficiency, extended healthcare services reach, and secure health information sharing. These innovation...