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2 July 2020 - A record 53.6 million metric tonnes (Mt) of electronic waste was generated worldwide in 2019, up 21 per cent in just five years, according to the UN’s Global E-waste Monitor 2020, released today.
The new report also predicts global e-waste - discarded products with a battery or plug - will reach 74 Mt by 2030, almost a doubling of e-waste in just 16 years. This makes e-waste the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled mainly by higher consumption rates of electric and electronic equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.
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By Pilar Lagos
Originally published on the PAGE website.
Dr. Ganzorig Gonchigsumlaa, originally from Mongolia, studied at the University of Manchester, where he obtained a Master of Science in Environmental Economics in 2010. He gained his PhD in Agricultural Economics at the Georg-August University of Goettingen, Germany in 2016.
Dr. Ganzorig Gonchigsumlaa teaching Sustainable Development Goals in the Development Economics course among undergraduate students. / © Sainjargal Zorigtbaatar 2018
Since then, he has become a Senior Lecturer at the Mongolian…
Recordings:EnglishSpanishFrenchPresentations:Introduction to the GHS Sub-Committee work, updates and latest updates - SCEGHSUNITAR and the GHS - UNITARBarriers to GHS Implementation - ICCAExchanging Industry Experiences During GHS Implementation - SCICAdditional reading:GHS Implementation to Strengthen Global Chemical Hazard Communication: Will We Ever Get There?, Webinar recordingPresentations:The GHS - UNITARGHS and the World of Work - ILOHow the GHS supports occupational safety and health - OSHA, U.S.Link to the amendments from GHS rev. 9 to rev. 10, Webinar recordingPre...
As part of our support to all sectors, UNITAR has designed a programme of training packages exclusively to address your concerns and challenges in designing and implementing the GHS in your company.
Different learning activities to address your needs
The newly-designed programme offers a range of service packages according to your needs and resources, with three levels of training offered. These options can provide technical support for a period of six months, including the GHS e-Learning course (with the provision of a UNITAR certificate), webinars o...
03 October 2024, New York, United States – This module, titled “Looking Forward to the 2024 QCPR,” was conducted on Wednesday, 02 October 2024, at UNHQ and via video conference. With over 130 participants, the session delved into critical aspects of the funding for UN operational activities for development and financing the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this final module of the UNITAR QCPR training series, presenters provided a recap of previous modules and key takeaways to delegates, with actionable insights for their 2024 QCPR preparations. D...
The Division for Planet has been engaged in the development of a series of e-learning courses through the ONE UN Partnership for Climate Change Learning (UN CC:Learn). The courses are developed with a wide range of partners such as other UN agencies, public institutions, international organisations and private sector companies. Some of the upcoming e-courses include:
1) Introduction to Sustainable Finance (with GIZ)
2) Carbon Tax (with the World Bank)
3) Sustainable Diet (with Danone)
4) Integrating Climate Risk Information into National Adaptation Planning (with WMO)...
02 June 2023, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research New York Office, concluded the “Art of Speech Writing” training of Monegasque Diplomats with the Professor Mr Sandy Singer at the Permanent Mission of Monaco to the United Nations in New York.
“The pen is mightier than the sword”, throughout this quote, Monegasque Diplomats knew that as diplomats, the ability to deliver persuasive and impactful speeches is crucial in effectively representing your country's interests on the global stage.
This course offers the essential principle...
The Future Policy Award 2023 will take a closer look at policies for a toxic-free world, regulating the use of hazardous chemicals in products, with a focus on children and their environment.
Berlin/Hamburg/New York, 8th November 2022 – Each year, the World Future Council, in collaboration with UN agencies, highlights exemplary policies in one field where innovation and action are particularly urgent. With its renowned Future Policy Award 2023, the foundation will therefore celebrate the world’s best laws, policies, and legal frameworks that protect the environment and hum...
22 March - 12 May 2017, Geneva, Switzerland – Following the successful launch last December, the joint UNITAR-UNDESA e-learning course on “Strengthening Stakeholder Engagement for the Implementation and Review of the 2030 Agenda” was rolled out for the second time in spring 2017. This new edition has helped to strengthen the capacities of 57 government officials to apply inclusive approaches, map key stakeholders and design national stakeholder engagement strategies as they « localize » the 2030 Agenda and prepare voluntary national reviews (VNRs). Since December ...