One of the worse impacts of climate change is forced displacement. Climate change is fueling internal and international migration and refugee trends through the extreme weather events (e.g. abnormally heavy rainfall, prolonged droughts, heatwaves, and cyclones), sea level rise, water and food insecurity and associated conflicts.

The Global Breastfeeding Education Initiative (Global BFEI) was launched in March 2023, to contribute to improving breastfeeding education to advance towards the achievement of 70% of babies breastfed exclusively until 6 months of age by 2030, through training and education programs.

The Global Breastfeeding Education Initiative (Global BFEI) was launched in March 2023, to contribute to improving breastfeeding education to advance towards the achievement of 70% of babies breastfed exclusively until 6 months of age by 2030, through training and education programs.

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal training arm of the United Nations, working in every region of the world. We empower individuals, governments and organizations through knowledge and learning to effectively overcome contemporary global challenges. 

In an era where global environmental challenges are more pressing than ever, the ability to influence positive change through innovative approaches is paramount. The “Eco-Edutainment” course is a cutting-edge program crafted to empower the next generation of game designers, environmental advocates, and social innovators.

As it is, 'negotiation' is a complex set of interactions between parties or individuals. Add to it the dimension of 'conflict', and we find ourselves on very slippery terrain. This online course is a primer on negotiating for conflict and dispute resolution. It aims at providing participants with the fundamental understanding and tools for complex negotiations under conflict situations.

The primary aim of this course is to convey how learning, motivation, and behavioral change theories and strategies can be applied through nutrition education to facilitate behavioral changes towards healthy eating.

The aim of this course is to assess the health and nutritional status of different groups in society. The methods used to evaluate the nutrition and health status of the general population as well as specific groups (such as pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, school-age children, etc.) will be discussed in detail.

The Biomaterials course introduces students to the fundamental principles of biomaterials science, emphasizing the relationship between material properties and their interactions with biological systems. This interdisciplinary course integrates general chemistry, material science, and engineering principles to address challenges in tissue engineering and medical applications.

The ʻĪnana Innovators Program cohort 4 focuses on learning about the pivotal role apps play in the modern world. The program seeks to empower the next generation of technology developers with a profound understanding on how creativity, innovation, and passion can contribute to addressing global challenges.