Over the past years, we have diversified the mode of delivery of training, with e-Learning courses now accounting for one-third of all events and with over 5,000 learners from all corners of the world benefitting from our virtual learning environment. We …
On 1 March 1954, the US test detonated the hydrogen bomb Castle Bravo in the Marshall Islands. The blast had 1,000 times the explosive power of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima and created the worst radiological disaster in the US’s testing history. It caused …
17 October 2025, Merida, Mexico – As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Merida (CIFAL Merida), an affiliated training centre of UNITAR, in coordination with the Mexican Social Security …
In light of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, the United Nations Secretary-General has issued a message highlighting the vital role of climate education in tackling the climate crisis. As the world faces accelerating …
16 October 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is delighted to partner with the Dubai Police for a series of envisioned capacity-building programmes. The first of these flagship initiatives will take …
In this context, CIFAL Lebanon has developed this 3-day workshop in which participants will gain a foundational understanding of MEAL systems, covering the entire process from planning and data collection to analysis, reporting, and adaptive learning. The …
Back in 2019, Poland had one of the highest road traffic death rates in Europe, which has by 2023 dropped by 35 per cent. Recognizing the urgency of the road safety crisis and the positive momentum in the country, CIFAL Płock has been at the forefront of …
New York, USA, 7-8 October 2025 - UNITAR joined forces with the Vision Zero Fleet Safety Forum 2025, hosted with the support of the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services and in collaboration with Together for Safer Roads. The Forum brought …
14 October 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - On International E‑waste Day 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) joins international partners in drawing attention to the growing economic and environmental importance of electronic …
A strong advocate for women in leadership, Ms Gyles-McDonnough recalls being surrounded by women of strength from her early years in Jamaica. She recognises the challenges women face in navigating professional pathways but highlights their resilience, …
On the second day of the 42nd UN-Water Meeting, a Member States Briefing and Dialogue Session was co-hosted by UN-Water Chair, UNITAR Executive Director, and UNSG Special Envoy on Water, where Executive Heads of World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and …
NAVIGO, currently the largest network of leisure boating companies in Tuscany and one of the leading networks in Europe, serves as a reference point for both member and non-member businesses, institutions, and industry associations. Its mission is to …
Education was another recurring theme. Prof. Dr. Esra Hatipoğlu, Rector of Bahçesehir University, pointed to the growing importance of vocational training and micro-credentials as alternatives to traditional higher education. Dr. Vishwajeet Rana, Group …
The earlier phases of the programme reached over 200 aspiring entrepreneurs in Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe who built foundational skills in agribusiness planning and climate-smart practices. Phase III shifts the emphasis to implementation. It will offer …
6 October 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of California, Davis, through the Division of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE), …
The Certificate Programme provides an intensive learning path aimed at driving transformation across every layer of higher education. Along this path, they gain the tools to propose institution-wide reforms, collaborate across disciplines, and incorporate …
30 September 2025, Toronto, Canada - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Canada, CIFAL York, an affiliated training centre of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), will co-host the upcoming “Ctrl+S …
Disasters are becoming more frequent, more costly, and far more devastating. While direct disaster losses have been estimated at around US$202 billion per year, the Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 indicates that the true cost is …
25 September 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - Rwanda and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) convened a high-level side event during the 60th session of the Human Rights Council on “Peace, Governance, and the Right to Development: …
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore & Singapore Aviation Academy – The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and its training arm are committed to developing aviation leadership and advancing the capabilities of aviation professionals globally. …
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