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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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Published on August 14, 2024 - 23:23 GMT

Call For Applications: UNITAR Sudan Livelihood Development Programme

The programme will be delivered in the following three phases. Phase I: “Resilient Growth for Prosperous Futures” (7-months, asynchronous training) In this phase, 150 selected learners will work on online learning modules on Entrepreneurship and innovation …

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Published on August 14, 2024 - 23:23 GMT

From Space to Humanitarian Response: OCHA OPT and UNOSAT Collaborative Efforts in Gaza

OCHA OPT (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in the Occupied Palestinian Territory) activated the Emergency Mapping Service due to the escalation of conflict in Gaza on 7 October 2023. OCHA's mandate includes mobilizing and …

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Published on August 9, 2024 - 22:57 GMT

From Space to Strategy UNIDO and UNOSAT Collaborate Efforts in Gaza

Following the escalation of conflict in Gaza, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) faced significant challenges in assessing damage to industrial and business infrastructure and planning for recovery. Limited ground access and …

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Published on August 9, 2024 - 01:01 GMT

Introduction to the 2024 QCPR Training Series: Modules 1-3

The second module, "Scaling up UNDS Support for Countries to Achieve the SDGs," was held on June 13, 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters, Conference Room A. This module examined areas needing continued focus to maximize the benefits and …

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Published on August 7, 2024 - 22:34 GMT

Beyond the Game: UNITAR’s Webinar Series on Sports Diplomacy

08 August 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – Sports diplomacy is an emerging and dynamic field that leverages the universal appeal of sports to enhance knowledge sharing, promote peace, and strengthen international ties. From the Winter Olympics in South Korea to …

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