The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) was established in 1963 as an autonomous body within the United Nations with the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the work of the UN and its member states.

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) was established in 1963 as an autonomous body within the United Nations with the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the work of the UN and its member states.

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) was established in 1963 as an autonomous body within the United Nations with the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the work of the UN and its member states.

Humankind is entering a new digital era. The impact of rapid technological and scientific advances on our lives is so great that World Economic Forum’s founder Klaus Schwab termed this process as the "Fourth Industrial Revolution". We are witnesses of the transcendence through new frontiers.

As the world approaches 2030, the global community faces a pivotal moment in its sustainable development journey—one that demands both continued implementation of the SDGs and a deeper understanding of their real-world impact. Evaluating progress, identifying gaps, and drawing lessons from local experiences are essential to ensure inclusive and effective action.

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 International Law of Treaties is a set of international principles and rules regulating the conclusion procedure of treaties, as well as the issues of operation, amendments and modifications, termination, suspension and invalidity of treaties. For those involved in the drafting, negotiation and conclusion of international treaties, a sound knowledge of the Law of Treaties is indispensable.

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.

Whether in diplomacy, international business relations, our daily work contexts or personal life – negotiating effectively is a key competency to successfully addressing every day challenges.

The United Nations and its related bodies, agencies and programmes convene thousands of formal and informal, official and unofficial, meetings and conferences each year.