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Published on July 10, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

CIFAL Philippines Launches the 2025 Professional Course on Global Migration (PCGM)

10 July 2025, Quezon City, Philippines - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in the Philippines of UNITAR - CIFAL Philippines, hosted by the University of the Philippines, has launched the 2025 edition of the Professional Course …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 10:08 GMT

UNITAR Launches Climate Change Diplomacy: Advanced Negotiation Skills and Strategies Online Course

8 July 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce the launch of its Climate Change Diplomacy: Advanced Negotiation Skills and Strategies online course. Applications are now open for …

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Published on July 8, 2025 - 21:44 GMT

UNITAR and CIFAL Shanghai conclude the "UN Sustainable Development Goals Youth Empowerment Seminar for Change-Makers"

The seminar opened with study visits to key international organizations in Geneva. On 2 July, participants toured the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the World Trade Organization. These visits offered insights into how …

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Published on July 8, 2025 - 21:44 GMT

UN 2.0 Week 2025 on “Strategic Foresight” Virtual Side Event “Towards foresight and system-based approaches in UN country work”

8 July 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - On 12 June 2025, UNITAR took part in UN 2.0 week, hosting an online side event entitled, “Towards foresight and system-based approaches in UN country work”. The side event provided an opportunity for UN Country Teams ( …

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Published on July 8, 2025 - 21:44 GMT

Systems thinking and strategic foresight for national planning

In a world of rapid change and complex challenges, governments are increasingly recognizing the need to think ahead, plan better, and work together. The Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade of Seychelles realized the potential of strategic …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 23:26 GMT

GEMS Legacy School Tops UAE Green School Rankings, Powered by Climate Literacy

30 June 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - GEMS Legacy School in Dubai has achieved a remarkable milestone, securing the first rank in the National Green School Ranking 2025 of the UAE, unveiled on World Environment Day. This recognition confirms the school’s …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 23:26 GMT

UN CC:Learn Reaches 500,000 Certificates: A Milestone in Global Climate Education

30 June 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - UN CC: Learn has reached another major milestone: 500,000 certificates of completion issued to learners worldwide. This significant achievement reflects the ongoing global commitment to climate education and action. It …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 23:26 GMT

UN CC:Learn at SB 62

UN CC:Learn also actively participated in the Action for Climate Empowerment Dialogue, held on 21 and 23 June 2025. Since 2013, the ACE Dialogues have provided a regular forum for Parties to the UNFCCC and other stakeholders to share their experiences, and …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 23:26 GMT

Climate 101: An Interactive Dictionary About Climate Change is here!

4 July 2025 , Geneva, Switzerland - Understanding climate change terminology can be challenging. From mitigation to just transition and carbon markets, these concepts are central to climate action but often difficult to grasp. To make these key terms more …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 13:58 GMT

Green Livelihoods for Women and Youth in Africa

Applying Entrepreneurship Skills to Develop an Organic Fertilizer and Waste Project Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Theresia Stephen was managing her own healthcare clinic in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, when her mother forwarded her a link to the Developing Green …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 20:16 GMT

Creating Sustainable Solutions through Conflict Deconstruction: Mariya Asagi

While in Afghanistan and Myanmar, Mariya felt the limitations of working without a thorough understanding of the deconstruction phase of conflict, which encompasses social reintegration, physical reconstruction, and institution-building. As an aid worker, …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 20:16 GMT

UNITAR Launches the Fifth Cycle of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Programme for the MENA Region

At the online opening session held on 30 June, representatives from UNITAR and the Government of Cyprus, as well as distinguished guests, offered words of encouragement to the participants. We are proud to welcome participants from Egypt, Sudan, Syria, and …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Turning Learning into Action for Resilience: UNITAR Alumni Drive Inclusive Early Warning System in the Solomon Islands

This game-changing technology delivers rapid, secure emergency alerts to all mobile users without requiring phone numbers or internet access, ensuring privacy, visibility, and reliability in preparedness and response situations. The national initiative is …

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Published on July 1, 2025 - 21:20 GMT

UNITAR and Microsoft's journey in Conducting E-waste Recycling Rate Assessments

Electrical and electronic equipment have revolutionized how we live, work, and communicate, and are today integrated into our daily lives. However, as this equipment reaches the end of its life cycle, e-waste generation is inevitable. Recognizing the need …

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Published on July 1, 2025 - 13:27 GMT

Advancing Airport Modernization with Technology-Focused Workshop in Rabat, Morocco

30 June 2025, Rabat, Morocco – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) successfully concluded its third regional workshop on "Future-Proofing Airport Development: Harnessing Technology to Streamline Terminal Operations" in …

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Published on June 29, 2025 - 16:12 GMT

UNOSAT Emergency Mapping Service in Myanmar - Thailand Earthquake Response (March 2025)

The partnership between UNOSAT and OCHA in Myanmar yielded several significant outcomes that demonstrate the exceptional return on investment that satellite imagery mapping services provide to humanitarian operations: 1.Enhanced Assessment Planning and …

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Published on June 29, 2025 - 11:01 GMT

Next Generation Peace Leaders from Hiroshima Kick Off UNITAR Training Programme 2025

Participants engage in a total of four lecture days on nuclear disarmament and peacebuilding through the end of July. These sessions are organized in collaboration with local partners, including ANT-Hiroshima, Kakuwaka Hiroshima, and Hiroshima University. …

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Published on June 24, 2025 - 17:22 GMT

UNITAR Prosperity Alliance Shenzhen (Greater Bay Area) Holds Inaugural Meeting

24 June 2025, Shenzhen, China – UNITAR Prosperity Alliance Shenzhen (Greater Bay Area [GBA]) held its inaugural meeting to begin its work in deepening international cooperation and advancing sustainable innovation. It follows the signing of the letter of …

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Published on June 24, 2025 - 17:22 GMT

UNITAR and the Permanent Mission of Peru Deliver Successful Workshop on Public Policy for Diplomats of the Group of 77 and China

24 June 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR, in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Peru to the United Nations Office in Geneva, successfully concluded a high-level four-day workshop on public policy for social development. Held at the Palais des …

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Published on June 23, 2025 - 19:28 GMT

Art That Moves Us Towards Safer Roads: UNITAR’s “Safe Driving is Cool” Mural

The vibrant piece of public art is more than a visual statement; it is a call to action aligned with the UN Decade of Action for Safety (2021-2030), which aims to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030. Portraying a hopeful and …

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