The International Law of Treaties governs the creation, operation, changes, and validity of treaties, making it crucial for those involved in treaty drafting and negotiation to have a strong grasp of these principles, as it's vital for effectively implementing international legal norms.

Self-Paced Track

• 30 September – 29 December 2024 | Deadline: 29 September 2024  Register here
• 16 January - 6 April 2025, Deadline 5 January 2025 - Register here
• 7 April - 6 July 2025, Deadline 6 April 2025 - Register here
• 7 July - 5 October 2025, Deadline 6 July 2025 - Register here
• 6 October 2025 - 4 Jan 2026, Deadline 5 October 2025 - Register here

Webinar Track

Dates: 04 – 24 November 2024: Webinar Friday 22 November, 10:00 – 12:00 | Registration deadline: 27 October 2024 Register 

• Apply here before: 27 October 2024 - Dates: 04 – 24 November 2024: Webinar Friday 22 November, 10:00 – 12:00

International law encompasses various aspects, including conflict resolution, environmental protection, human rights, and the regulation of global interactions, as globalization necessitates common rules for governing relationships between individuals and states, influencing domestic laws and serving as a framework for relations between states as well as other non-state actors like international organizations and individuals.

Self-Paced Track

• 30 September – 29 December 2024 | Deadline:  29 September 2024  - Register here
•  6 January - 6 April 2025, Deadline 5 January 2025 - Register here
•  7 April - 6 July 2025, Deadline 6 April 2025 - Register here
•  7 July - 5 October 2025, Deadline 6 July 2025 - Register here
•  6 October 2025 - 4 Jan 2026, Deadline 5 October 2025 - Register here

Webinar Track

Dates: 19 August – 8 September 2024 (Webinar on Friday 6 September, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CET) | Registration deadline: 4 August Register

International organizations are playing an increasingly important role in the international legal order. They are active in virtually all fields of human activity, they regularly conclude international treaties and continuously interact with other actors of international law. Nowadays, they wield growing normative powers. For those working for or dealing with international organizations, a sound understanding of the law of international organizations thus appears indispensable.

Self-Paced Track

• 30 September – 29 December 2024 | Deadline: 29 September 2024 Register here
•  6 January - 6 April 2025, Deadline 5 January 2025 - Register here
•  7 April - 6 July 2025, Deadline 6 April 2025 - Register here
•  7 July - 5 October 2025, Deadline 6 July 2025 - Register here
•  6 October 2025 - 4 Jan 2026, Deadline 5 October 2025 - Register here

Webinar Track

Dates: 23 September – 13 October 2024: Webinar on Friday 11 October, 10:00 – 12:00 | Registration deadline: 15 September Register

Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) are essential for tackling cross-border environmental issues, but many countries, especially least developed and developing countries, struggle to implement over 300 MEAs. This course offers a foundation in International Environmental Law (IEL), covering its sources, principles, law-making, actors, and compliance procedures necessary for comprehending and applying MEAs.

Self-paced Track

• 30 September – 29 December 2024 | Deadline: 29 September 2024 - Register here
• 6 January - 6 April 2025, Deadline 5 January 2025 - Register here
• 7 April - 6 July 2025, Deadline 6 April 2025 - Register here
• 7 July - 5 October 2025, Deadline 6 July 2025 - Register here
• 6 October 2025 - 4 Jan 2026, Deadline 5 October 2025 - Register here

To ensure effective national compliance with MEAs, it is crucial to enhance awareness and build the capacity for implementing International Environmental Law (IEL). This course delves into the technical and procedural aspects of international environmental law, including regulatory and economic tools, Environmental Impact Assessments, and public involvement in environmental decisions.

Self-paced Track

•  6 January - 6 April 2025, Deadline 5 January 2025 - Register here
•  7 April - 6 July 2025, Deadline 6 April 2025 - Register here
•  7 July - 5 October 2025, Deadline 6 July 2025 - Register here
•  6 October 2025 - 4 Jan 2026, Deadline 5 October 2025 - Register here

International Humanitarian Law (IHL), born on the battlefield of Solferino in 1859 and evolving to address modern warfare challenges, aims to regulate the means and methods of warfare, even in the era of advanced weaponry like drones and "killer robots." However, increasing weapon complexity makes it difficult to differentiate between civilians and combatants, and new forms of armed conflict, such as the "war on terrorism," create fresh challenges for safeguarding civilian lives and property.

Dates: 3 October – 3 November 

Apply here before 29 September

Kindly email info.ilp@unitar.org with any inquiries. 

The e-Learning course "Human Rights, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change" explores key human rights principles, relevant SDGs, and their connection with environmental protection. In the context of COP25, it highlights the crucial link between these fields and their reliance on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, incorporating recent scientific and legal advancements. It also addresses updates post-COP25.

Webinar Track 

• Apply here before: 28 July 2024 - Dates: 05 - 18 August 2024

Webinar Track Courses

• Introduction to the UN System - Dates to be confirmed

E-workshops

• Law of the Sea - Dates to be confirmed
• Space Law - Dates to be confirmed

Workshops in Geneva

• Human Rights  - Dates to be confirmed