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The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), established in 1963, serves as the dedicated training arm of the United Nations system, providing innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to strengthen global decision-making and support country-level action toward sustainable development. Fully aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UNITAR structures its work around the pillars of Peace, People, Planet and Prosperity, with particular attention to Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and communities most vulnerable to crises, including water-related challenges.​ Over six decades, UNITAR has developed a comprehensive global learning ecosystem. UNITAR delivers learning programmes in person and online to support countries in strengthening water governance, investment readiness, and sustainable development outcomes, translating knowledge into practical capacities for action.
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Within this framework, the UNITAR Global Water Academy serves as a flagship platform for capacity development on water-related challenges, supporting Member States and stakeholders in strengthening policy, institutional, technical and investment readiness capacities for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6). The Academy delivers multidisciplinary training programmes, policy-oriented learning, and knowledge exchange initiatives on water governance, finance, innovation, climate resilience, and integrated water resources management, reaching thousands of practitioners and decision-makers worldwide.​ Through the Global Water Academy and the CIFAL Global Network of training centres, UNITAR mobilizes partnerships with academic institutions, local authorities, civil society and private sector actors to address interconnected global challenges. The CIFAL Global Network currently comprises 32 International Training Centres worldwide, collectively delivering over 380 annual activities and reaching more than 160,000 beneficiaries per year through localized training and capacity-building initiatives.
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Discover the research contributions of UNITAR, the Global Water Academy, and the CIFAL Global Network.