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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.Activities by UNITAR
Panel Discussion on “AI Innovations for Sustainable Development” and "AI Innovations for Strengthening Societal Resilience"
Global BrazilGambiaIndonesiaIraqTongaUNITAR convened a high-level panel discussion featuring experts from the Division for Prosperity Advisory Board to explore AI’s role in strengthening societal resilience and combating financial crime. The session engaged over 40 participants in a dialogue on aligning AI technologies with human rights, ethics, and sustainable development priorities.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsAwareness/AdvocacySKAI assessment
Asia and the Pacific, Arab States, Latin America and the Caribbean BangladeshSyriaUNOSAT, in collaboration with UN Global Pulse and Google Research through the DISHA initiative, implemented SKAI, an AI-assisted Damage Assessment Solution that transforms infrastructure damage assessment. The solution leverages three advanced models: Open Buildings for structure detection, SKAI Zero-Shot for rapid damage identification, and SKAI Fine-Tuned for precise classification of building damage.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsResearch/Reports/AssessmentsArtificial Intelligence and International Affairs Bulletin
Global Not ApplicableThe Division for Multilateral Diplomacy (DMD) of UNITAR developed the AI Bulletin which curates excerpts from the latest news, highlights upcoming events and training opportunities, and shares key resources relevant to the intersection of AI and global governance.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsAwareness/AdvocacyMasterclass on Leading the AI Revolution – Strategy, Innovation, and Global Impact
Global SwitzerlandUNITAR hosted a high-level AI Strategy Masterclass on 24–25 October 2024 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, bringing together 20 policymakers and diplomats from 18 countries to explore how artificial intelligence can drive sustainable development and global impact. The two-day event focused on developing national AI strategies, addressing the digital divide, and aligning innovation with the UN’s Pact for the Future, emphasizing the importance of ethical, inclusive, and forward-looking approaches to AI governance.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory Guidance