Established in 1995 after the Rio Earth Summit, the IOMC was created to enhance international coordination on chemical safety and address the growing risks posed by hazardous substances to human health and the environment. The initiative currently brings …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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