The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future. UNITAR programming is truly global with over 40,000 individuals benefitting from the delivery of some 500 training and related events yearly. The learning topics covered range from the broad areas of multilateralism; economic development and social inclusion; environmental sustainability and green development; sustainable peace; and research and technology applications.
Under the WasteForce Project, UNITAR supports the capacity building activities, such as multidisciplinary training sessions and webinars series; the development of guidance and communication materials; and the organization of the final conference in Geneva, Switzerland.