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 …
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 …
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 …
The key training sessions focused on the introduction to the United Nations System, Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette, International Relations and Global Governance, Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution, and Leadership and Team Building. Throughout …
1 August 2024 , Geneva, Switzerland,– The recent conflict in the Gaza Strip has produced a volume of debris that is 14 times greater than the combined total from all conflicts over the past 16 years. This finding comes from a comprehensive assessment …
31 July 2024, San Juan, Puerto Rico – UNITAR in collaboration with the International Road Federation (IRF), and with support from AB InBev and Falconi delivered a workshop on its Management Practices for Safer Roads Toolkit in the framework of the 12th IRF …
2 August 2024, Hiroshima, Japan – UNITAR is accepting applications to its training programme on women’s leadership in disaster risk reduction, from learners over 18 years of age, living in or from Pacific small island developing states and Asia. Women are …
31 July 2024, New York, New York - 0n July 8 - 17, 2024 The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) launched the 2024 iteration of the two organization’s long-term …
At a time when natural disasters are becoming more numerous and frequent, UNOSAT aims to equip all countries with geographical information systems (GIS) to make informed decisions and reduce the risks associated with these natural disasters. To this end, …
Mrs Khaemeuy Chao is an employee of the technical staff of the Weather Forecasting and Warning Division, Department of Meteorology and Hydrology of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Her role …
Captain Stanley Osaba, working at the National Emergency Operations and Coordination Centre under the Department of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Management in the Office of the Prime Minister in Uganda, experienced a significant professional …
26 July 2024, San Juan, Puerto Rico – UNITAR in collaboration with the International Road Federation (IRF) will deliver a training workshop on its Management Practices for Safer Roads for government officials from across 30 countries and territories in the …
In the wake of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which claimed over 230,000 lives and left millions displaced, the urgent need for a coordinated disaster response system among international agencies, governments, and humanitarian organizations …
The FIA’s Director of Road Safety and Global Advocacy, Stefano Ammirati, stated: We are delighted to have cemented such a strong partnership with UNITAR and are looking forward to advancing the SafeForAll&forLife project. Capacity building remains our …
23 July 2024, San Salvador, El Salvador – The United Nations for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of El Salvador through their Diplomatic Institute “Doctor José Gustavo Guerrero” signed a Memorandum of …
23 July 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – Last month, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the University for Peace (UPEACE) celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort of master's students from their joint Masters Degrees: …
During the UGWA event, the following panellists examined innovative solutions, including scientific, technological, natural, and governance approaches, to bolster freshwater resilience, transboundary governance, and policy alignment with SDG 6 targets: Mr …
Phase I (August to October 2024) Approximately 150 participants will be invited to join an online training on entrepreneurship, such as the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and agribusiness. Participants will learn how to identify alternative livelihood …
UNITAR y el Gobierno de la República de El Salvador llevaron a cabo, el Taller de Formación de Formadores, “La Gota Mágica: Apoyando a las Madres en el Camino”. El Taller de Formación de Formadores ha tenido lugar en la sede de la Casa de Gobierno y …
The third day featured a workshop on Coding Equality: A gender-sensitive approach to AI in International Peace and Security by Dr Heather N. Frase, Senior Research Fellow of Standards and Testing at the Center for Security and Emerging Technologies (CSET), …
