UN International Training and Research Center Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 20, 2026 - 22:28 GMT

UNITAR Supports First Annual African Symposium on Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomics "Rethinking Growth in Africa"

At the Symposium, leaders underscored the urgency of climate-integrated economics. Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, Makerere University’s Vice Chancellor declared, “Integrating the environment into international accounts, fiscal planning and macroeconomic …

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Published on February 20, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

UNITAR and EELISA Announce “EVERYTHING AI” international event on AI governance in Brussels - Application Open

19 February 2026, Bonn, Germany - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the European Engineering Learning Innovation and Science Alliance (EELISA) are co-hosting “EVERYTHING AI,” a two-day international event examining …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 11:12 GMT

Embracing the UN Disability Strategy at UNITAR

18 February 2026, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR successfully held its UN Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS) workshop of the year, bringing together personnel from across its divisions and offices on 17 February 2026. The aim of this learning initiative …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 17:28 GMT

Providing Spaces for Innovation: MotoAI Hackathon for Safer Roads

In this spirit of innovation, UNITAR, in collaboration with York University and CIFAL York, convened the MotoAI Virtual Hackathon on 14–15 November 2025. This two-day event brought together participants from eight countries and across disciplines to …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 23:53 GMT

Supporting Resilient, Inclusive, Smart, and Sustainable Airports - 2025 Results Report

17 February 2026, Geneva, Switzerland – In line with the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026-2035), UNITAR’s Airports Global Training Programme aims to support governments and institutions in strengthen transport systems through effective training, …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

UNITAR Equips 35 Young Entrepreneurs from Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon with Essential Skills in Business and Innovation

The training concluded on 11 February with a final presentation session, where each participant presented a ready-to-launch business proposal developed throughout the programme. The business and project plan addressed challenges in the region’s agri-food …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

UNITAR Co-Hosts the 11th Annual Geneva Interfaith Dialogue with the Permanent Mission of Jordan

This sentiment of proactive peace-building was echoed by the representatives of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, who provided practical examples of religious pluralism as a cornerstone of national identity. Amb. Erzhan Kazykhan highlighted that in his country …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 14:18 GMT

UNITAR launches the inaugural edition of its Executive Diploma in Sports Diplomacy

The programme is particularly timely in light of this week’s upcoming Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games Milano-Cortina 2026, one of the world’s most prominent mega sporting events. With millions of spectators on site and close to two billion viewers …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 14:18 GMT

The United Nations Chemicals and Waste Management Study Programme

During the upcoming year, UNITAR is pleased to deliver its 5-day in-person United Nations Chemicals and Waste Management Study Programme in Geneva. This flagship field visit offers participants a unique opportunity to engage directly with the global …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 14:18 GMT

CIFAL Singapore Advances Sustainability Education Through “Green at Heart” Sustainability Infographic Challenge Initiative

12 February 2026, Singapore - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Singapore, hosted by Nanyang Technological University (NTU), organised the Green at Heart: Sustainability Infographics Challenge as part of its ongoing …

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Published on February 11, 2026 - 20:35 GMT

CIFAL Lebanon published its 2025 Annual Report

09 February 2026, Beirut, Lebanon - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Lebanon has published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of consolidated growth, expanded global reach and strengthened impact in capacity …

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Published on February 11, 2026 - 20:35 GMT

Beyond the Gallery Walls: Filipino Art Educator Andre Magpantay Explores Digital Storytelling and Memory

The UNITAR programme introduced Andre to what he describes as three “transformative tools”: Geographical Information Systems (GIS), generative AI, and Minecraft Education. GIS allows him to present data and imagery within a spatial context, showing how …

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Published on February 11, 2026 - 20:35 GMT

From Human Rights Knowledge to Action

Participant feedback collected throughout the programme suggests that it was well positioned to meet participant needs, effectively addressing knowledge gaps while maintaining a strong connection to real-world professional contexts. Across all modules, 87 …

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Published on February 9, 2026 - 14:51 GMT

UNITAR and UN-Habitat Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance Sustainable Urban Development and SDG Localisation

Data and Digital Innovation: UNITAR's United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) will expand its proven slum mapping methodology, using Sentinel-2 and Landsat satellite imagery combined with machine learning, to support UN-Habitat's Digital Cities …

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Published on February 9, 2026 - 03:10 GMT

Empowering Aspiring Talent For International Civil Service

9 February 2026, Hiroshima, Japan – The field of peacebuilding and development continues to attract talented and dedicated individuals motivated by a desire to make meaningful contributions to global challenges. Building a sustainable and impactful career …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 20:56 GMT

UNITAR Advances Global Water Agenda through High-Level Engagement and Strategic Capacity Development

On 26 January, focusing on on-the-ground implementation, UNITAR co-convened this side event to showcase the SDG 6 Capacity Development Initiative. The session highlighted pilot experiences from Costa Rica, The Gambia, and Jordan, demonstrating how …

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Published on February 4, 2026 - 06:09 GMT

36 Participants from Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon Begin UNITAR Entrepreneurship Training in Japan

On the first day, 3 February, participants paid a courtesy visit to Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They also visited NTT Data Institute of Management Consulting, where they learned about how to apply digital technology, smart agriculture systems, and …

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Published on February 4, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

From Online Learning to Collective Action: LEAP-FAST Edition II Culminates in a Transformative Co-Creation Workshop in Majmaah

03 February 2026, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia - From 22 to 27 November 2025, Majmaah University, in partnership with CIFAL Saudi Arabia, hosted the Co-Creation Workshop of the UNITAR–UNESCO LEAP-FAST (Leaders in Higher Education Alliance and Programme for …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 18:53 GMT

CIFAL Mérida Promotes Online Training in Environmental Management and Wildlife Control at Airports

2 February 2026, Merida, Mexico - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Mérida, in collaboration with ITAérea Aeronautical Business School and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), is promoting …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 18:53 GMT

Diplomat Takes Lessons from Hiroshima to the Philippines: The Human Impact of Nuclear Weapons

The UNITAR Hiroshima Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Training Programme gave Paolo a solid understanding of this highly specialized field. Since 2015, the programme has trained Asian government officials involved in disarmament efforts, offering …

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