2. 2Introduction to UNITAR
What is UNITAR?
The mission of the United Nations Institute for Training and
Research is to deliver innovative training and conduct research on
knowledge systems to develop the capacity of the UN and its
Member States
Since its inception in 1963: world wide network of partnerships;
unique expertise, knowledge, and experience; 40,000
professionals trained each year
Growing demand from Member States and UN agencies for
professional training and capacity development
Areas covered: Governance, Environment, Peace-Security-
Diplomacy, Technology Applications and Knowledge Systems.
8. SATELLITE ANALYSIS
Humanitarian Aid and Relief Coordination
• Crisis & Situational Mapping
• Damage assessment
Human Security
Monitoring
Human Rights
Safety and Security
Territorial Planning and Monitoring
Capacity Development & Technical Assistance
In-country project development
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20. Deforestation is responsible for almost 20%
of all global greenhouse gas (GHG).
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ForestWatchers
21. The goal: build a global network of volunteers to monitor forests across
the world with limited means of self monitoring using a web
application
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