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. 

Chemical hazards’ classification and communication systems are key elements of the sound management of chemicals. To harmonise these systems worldwide, the United Nations adopted, in 2003, the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHS is an important tool for countries to develop or modify national programmes and to facilitate trade.

This panel considers the climate extremes and their impact on the housing crisis, food shortages, and energy poverty. Attempts at climate negotiations overlook these impacts, especially as they impact the most vulnerable and poor. This panel will also explore alternative systems for access to food, energy, and housing.

This course is based on the Swedish Chemical Agency’s - KemI - publication on “Risk Reduction of Chemicals”, one of a series of documents developed by the Swedish Chemicals Agency, is a complement to the UNEP Guidance on the Development of Legal and Institutional Infrastructures and Measures for Recovering Costs of National Administration (LIRA guidance).

This course is based on the Swedish Chemical Agency’s - KemI - publication on “Legislation for chemicals placed on the market”, one of a series of documents developed to complement the UNEP Guidance on the Development of Legal and Institutional Infrastructures and Measures for Recovering Costs of National Administration (LIRA Guidance) by giving more detailed guidance in differ

This course is based on the Swedish Chemical Agency’s - KemI - publication on “Sustainable financing of institutional capacity for chemicals management”,

This course is based on the Swedish Chemical Agency - KemI publication on “Enforcement of legislation on chemicals placed on the market” one of a series of guidance documents developed to complement the UNEP Guidance on the Development of Legal and Institutional Infrastructures and Measures for Recovering Costs of National Administration (LIRA Guidance) by giving more detailed

La politique industrielle, autrement dit, les mesures stratégiques prises par l'État en vue de promouvoir de nouveaux secteurs économiques et d'accélérer les changements structurels ont, au cours de l’histoire, servi à améliorer la productivité, à stimuler la compétitivité et à favoriser la croissance économique.