UNITAR is an autonomous institution within the United Nations system with a mission to deliver innovative training and conduct research on knowledge systems to develop the capacities of its beneficiaries. As the training arm of the United Nations, UNITAR’s mission is to develop capacities to enhance global decision-making and to support country level action for shaping a better future.

The University of the Philippines-Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders Philippines (UP-CIFAL Philippines) is one of the 33 global CIFAL centers which is affiliated with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) that promotes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through capacity building and research.

Digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) interact with diplomacy along three axes: agency, process and subject matter. This workshop will explore how digital technologies and AI impact and change the agents of diplomacy, including facilitating the participation of new actors in international debates.

As challenges threatening universal human values intensify—including climate change, poverty and inequality, armed conflicts, and ethical issues arising from AI advancement—there is a growing urgency for societal innovation promoting peace and shared prosperity.

The Airports and Economic Development Global Training Programme comprises four strategic two- day intensive workshops scheduled throughout 2025, strategically distributed across key global regions: Africa, North America, Asia, and Latin America.

The training is part of the project “Enhanced Geospatial Decision Support for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience in Papua New Guinea (GeoDRR PNG)”, implemented by UNITAR-UNOSAT in collaboration with UNDP Papua New Guinea.

This briefing inaugurates the 2025 series and represents the first joint initiative between UNITAR and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), convened under the auspices of the AI Skills Coalition.