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Published on August 30, 2024 - 15:44 GMT

Global Youth Leaders Call for United Action for a Peaceful Future without Nuclear Weapons

At the end of the study tour, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu shared her encouragement through a video message. “We are eager to work with you on your creative and innovative initiatives towards …

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Published on August 30, 2024 - 11:43 GMT

Sri Lankan Diplomat: Empathy and Resilience for Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

Amid ongoing global concerns about nuclear threats, Prashanthi joined 17 other government officials from 13 Asian and Pacific countries in Hiroshima, Japan, from 5 to 12 February 2024 for the UNITAR Hiroshima Training Programme on Nuclear Disarmament and …

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Published on August 30, 2024 - 11:43 GMT

Converting Organic Waste into Fish Feeds in Tanzania

Angela discovered the UNITAR programme one day when she was searching for grants and Ph.D. scholarships for women in sustainability. She was stunned to learn that there were people who taught about green livelihoods. Angela decided to apply and joined the …

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Published on August 30, 2024 - 11:43 GMT

From Fish Farming to Green Energy in Afghanistan

Years ago, when starting as an entrepreneur, Nawid vowed that he would run his businesses not only for himself, but also for his people. It is a promise that keeps him going, even after the times he lost everything and hit rock bottom. And it is a promise …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 19:43 GMT

UNITAR and Empower School of Health Host Graduation for 132 Students from 28 Countries

28 August 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR and Empower School of Health celebrated a special occasion on August 23rd: the first graduation ceremony for their students who have completed the joint Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Science in Global …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 19:43 GMT

Head of the CIFAL Global Network Visits CIFAL Victoria to Establish Collaborative Actions for the Future

28 August 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - On July 11th and 12th, Mr. Alex Mejia, Director of the Division for People and Social Inclusion at UNITAR and Head of the CIFAL Global Network, visited CIFAL Victoria. Several meetings were held with various academic, …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 15:56 GMT

Transforming Agriculture and Waste Management in Zimbabwe: Path to Sustainability

The spark for Josephine’s idea came from Mbare Musika, the largest agricultural market in Harare. The market generates a substantial amount of organic waste, which, if not properly managed, poses health and environmental risks. Josephine’s solution is to …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 15:56 GMT

Learning From Hiroshima: Vietnamese Diplomat in Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

The programme culminated in a visit to the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a particularly memorable and emotional experience for Ngan Ha. She believes that hearing the stories does not compare to being in Hiroshima in person. “You have to …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 15:56 GMT

Empowering South Sudanese Youth Toward Success

The Great Ideas Space for South Sudan 2023: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Training for Food Security programme aimed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to turn their ideas for a social or for-profit enterprise into a …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 10:29 GMT

2024 Dialogue with World Leaders and Future Makers Towards a World Without Nuclear Weapons

Governor Yuzaki stated that the people in Hiroshima have been advocating for a nuclear-weapon-free world, remembering the calamity of the atomic bombing and the suffering it caused, and talked about his hope for the future-makers who have and will join one …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 10:29 GMT

2024 NPT PREPCOM Side Event: Advancing the Global Agenda of a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World

Ambassador Désirée Schweitzer, Permanent Representative of Austria in Geneva, pointed out the connection between the humanitarian perspective on nuclear weapons and disarmament. The humanitarian and environmental consequences and risks associated with …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 10:29 GMT

AI-Driven Sustainable Solutions to Overcome Global Challenges: Workshop and Panel Discussion

Register for the workshop This workshop aims to demystify AI and explore its transformative potential for sustainable development. This interactive experience will equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and connections necessary to become a driving …

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Published on August 26, 2024 - 15:32 GMT

Young Leaders are Visiting Japan to Meet with Atomic Bombing Survivors and Learn about the Consequences of Nuclear Weapons

26 August 2024, Hiroshima, Japan – Today, selected participants of the Youth Leader Fund for a World without Nuclear Weapons (YLF) begin their week-long study visit to Japan. There, they will meet with survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and …

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Published on August 26, 2024 - 15:32 GMT

UNITAR Signs a Preliminary Agreement in Iwaki for a New Training Centre

26th July 2024 - Osaka, Japan. On the 7th of August, Mr. Nikhil Seth, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UNITAR, along with Mr. Alex Mejia, Head of the CIFAL Global Network, visited Osaka. Their purpose was to meet …

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Published on August 26, 2024 - 15:32 GMT

The Ecuador Sustainability Summit 2024 Exceeded All Expectations By Attracting Over 15,000 Visitors

26 August 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - On April 10 and 11, Ekos Magazine, UNITAR, and CIFAL Ecuador welcomed over 15,000 attendees and more than 180 organizations in the Ecuador Sustainability Summit 2024, in which 100 national and international speakers …

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Published on August 25, 2024 - 15:59 GMT

Scaling Climate Finance in Asia-Pacific

There are increasing opportunities to scale climate finance in Asia-Pacific – whether it’s through making public finance go further, or mobilising new and innovative forms of climate finance. Are you interested in learning about where these opportunities …

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Published on August 22, 2024 - 17:27 GMT

UNITAR and ICD Celebrate the First Edition of the Joint Executive Diploma

23 August 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) recently successfully concluded their first edition of their joint Executive Diploma Programme in Cultural …

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Published on August 20, 2024 - 22:13 GMT

Passion Inspires Young Cambodian Diplomat to Stand For A Nuclear-Weapons-Free World

A major learning for Sam from the programme remains the importance of bonding over a common agenda for better decision-making. Negotiating for their country’s positions is a fundamental part of diplomacy, and diplomats must find a delicate balance between …

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Published on August 20, 2024 - 22:13 GMT

Gender and Climate Change focal point at the UNFCCC, for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable ...

Angela I. Ebeleke Yoka, Gender and Climate Change focal point at the UNFCCC, for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development Manchester, England Stepping up as a co-facilitator at COP28 negotiations on gender …

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Published on August 20, 2024 - 22:13 GMT

Planning and Logistics Support Officer at Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office (NDMO)

Micky Welin, Planning and Logistics Support Officer at Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) Vanuatu From Training to Action: Impact on Disaster Management Micky Welin's journey in disaster risk management (DRM) showcases the …

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