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United Nations System Staff College - UNSSC

The United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) is the UN organization mandated to provide inter-agency learning & knowledge services within the UN system

UNSSC is an open, dynamic and engaged community committed to innovative learning and training programmes focused on public policy. We create high-quality learning experiences for professionals, positioning them to be outstanding leaders and effective problem solvers. Each year we offer over 100 learning offerings to over 15,000 professionals. Established as an inter-agency learning institution in 2002, we have become strategic partners to a wide planet-spanning network of stakeholders, while continuously adapting to the learning, training and knowledge management needs of UN staff and our relevant partners.

21/09/2026

What does it take to engage responsibly and effectively with the Middle East beyond headlines and inherited assumptions?

Meaningful engagement requires historical depth, political literacy, and the ability to understand power, society and the multilateral dynamics in context.

That’s why and the American University of Beirut (AUB) are launching the face-to-face programme “Navigating Middle East Dynamics: Politics, Engagement and UN Relations”, designed for professionals working across global policy, public administration, and the UN system, as well as others seeking a deeper understanding of the region.

The course is specifically designed to strengthen critical thinking and strategic decision-making while building a nuanced understanding of the region’s political, social and historical complexities.

Taking place 2-5 November 2026 in New York City, this face-to-face programme explores governance, geopolitical dynamics, conflict and crisis governance, civil society, humanitarian intervention, and the role of the United Nations in the region.

Learn more and enroll: https://www.unssc.org/courses/navigating-middle-east-dynamics-politics-engagement-and-un-relations

21/09/2026

✨Say hello to the September 2026 Cohort of the United Nations Country Team Leadership Course ✨

We’re excited to capture the first day of this week-long leadership course designed for UN country team leaders. Taking place at the UN Campus in Bonn, Germany, the course brings together senior leaders from across UN agencies to further strengthen their leadership, negotiation and communication skills, while deepening their knowledge of key developments shaping the UN’s work towards sustainable development.

Through peer exchange and collaboration, participants will also explore the opportunities and challenges of delivering sustainable development results at the country level, while connecting with colleagues and leaders from across the UN.

A hearty welcome to the cohort, and wishing them an incredible learning experience! 🌟

18/09/2026

The Youth2030 Progress Report 2026 is here!
This year's report takes stock of how the UN system is advancing meaningful youth participation, youth leadership and youth empowerment across its work — and where more action is still needed. ⚡

From implementing the Pact for the Future to strengthening accountability, partnerships and opportunities for young people, the report highlights progress, lessons learned and priorities for the years ahead.

Young people are not only participating in change — they are helping shape it. This report captures how the UN system is working to turn that principle into practice.

🔗 Read the full report here: https://www.un.org/youthaffairs/en/youth2030/progress-report

17/09/2026

Housing is an established universal human right. Yet, the housing sector creates disproportionate pressures on marginalized groups like women, displaced people, and the youth.

Adequate housing is central to achieving multiple sustainable development goals and equality of life for everyone.

In the free microlearning course, “The Housing Primer: Why Adequate Housing Matters”, developed jointly by UN-HABITAT and UNSCC, we explore housing from a people-centred perspective and as an interconnected system.

👥Designed for: urban professionals, policymakers, development practitioners, and anyone committed to building inclusive and resilient cities.

⌛ Self-paced, 20-minute course.

🆓 Free and accessible for all.

Learn more about today: https://microlearning.unssc.org/OnNr6tn3okCY

08/09/2026

From 1 to 4 September 2026, 19 government officials from 14 countries across Asia-Pacific convened in Bangkok, Thailand, for the Climate Transparency and Enhanced Transparency Framework workshop. 🌱

Developed by UNSSC, the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT), UN Climate Change & the Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency - Global Support Programme ( -GSP), the workshop is part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen countries' capacities for climate transparency and evidence-based climate action. 🤝

Throughout the workshop, participants explored practical approaches to developing national reporting frameworks that support informed decision-making, effective implementation of national climate plans, and improved access to climate finance.

🔍 Through interactive discussions, peer learning, and the exchange of country experiences, participants deepened their understanding of policy impact assessment, exploring key elements such as stakeholder engagement, causal chain analysis, and transformational change. They also discussed strategic communication and institutional arrangements to support sustainable national reporting systems.

Together, we are advancing through better data quality, stronger institutions, and shared learning.

04/09/2026

Yesterday, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution (resolution A/80/L.112 (adopted 3 Sept 2026)) endorsing the merger of the United Nations System Staff College - UNSSC into the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), establishing the new United Nations Institute for Capability and Learning Innovation (UNICLI).

The decision creates a stronger, more integrated platform that positions learning and capability development as strategic enablers of United Nations effectiveness and reform, and impact for Member States.

UNICLI brings together the complementary strengths of both institutions. UNITAR’s long-standing leadership in capacity development for Member States, public institutions diplomats, and development practitioners will be combined with UNSSC’s role as the United Nations system’s trusted partner for learning, leadership development and organizational transformation.

This milestone comes at a time when Member States and the United Nations face increasingly complex and interconnected challenges, including rising inequality, slow SDG progress, geopolitical tensions and conflict, humanitarian crises, climate change, technological disruption, and institutional capacity gaps. Addressing these challenges requires continuous learning, new skills and capabilities, effective use of data and technology, and the ability to translate knowledge into action.

The future United Nations Institute for Capability and Learning Innovation is designed to meet this need by providing a more coherent, agile, and future-oriented platform for learning, capability development, and institutional transformation.

By bringing together the expertise of UNITAR and UNSSC, it will strengthen support for Member States in advancing the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals while enhancing the United Nations’ capacity to deliver at greater scale and impact. The transition to UNICLI will be implemented through a carefully phased process to ensure continuity of programmes, services, partnerships and ongoing commitments.

Geneva, Switzerland, will remain the Headquarters of the new Institute, continuing to benefit from proximity to the Geneva-based United Nations and multilateral ecosystem. Turin, Italy, will continue to function as a learning campus and convening space, preserving its established role in United Nations system learning and leadership development. Bonn, Hiroshima, New York, and Madrid also will continue serving their present functions.

More information on the merger and UNICLI: https://www.unssc.org/news-and-insights/news/general-assembly-endorses-creation-new-united-nations-institute-capability

02/09/2026

Building stronger operations starts with investing in people.

In complex environments, successful delivery depends on more than resources. It depends on teams’ ability to plan effectively, manage risks, engage stakeholders, and adapt to changing realities.

That is why we are proud to have partnered with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to deliver an intensive project management programme in Mombasa for 13 participants.

As the UN continues to work in increasingly dynamic and demanding contexts, it is our pleasure to partner with UN stakeholders to strengthen project management capabilities - an important investment in effective programme delivery, operational excellence, and sustainable results.

Congratulations to all participants for their commitment to continuous learning and for helping build stronger, more effective support systems for the people and communities we serve!

Learn more about our Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Path by attending our dedicated open house webinar on 10 September: https://www.unssc.org/events/project-management-professional-pmp-certification-path-open-house-webinar

01/09/2026

What drives lasting change in the UN system? Learning that turns mandates into action.

UNSSC supports transformation across the UN system by equipping leaders, teams and partners with the skills and mindset to navigate complexity and turn knowledge into action.

Through capacity development, innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing, we empower the UN system to deliver the change Member States expect.

From building capacity to thrive in uncertainty, to advancing innovative approaches to learning, fostering transformation and sharing expertise on what works, UNSSC’s work helps turn learning into lasting impact across the UN system.

The result is a more agile and resilient UN, better equipped to deliver in a rapidly changing world.

👉 Discover more about our impact in UNSSC’s 2025 Annual Report:https://www.unssc.org/sites/default/files/media/files/UNSSC%202025%20Annual%20Report.pdf

26/08/2026

How can behavioural science and systems thinking strengthen climate action?

Discover how the course on Systems Change x Behavioural Science for Climate Action, developed by and the UN Climate Change Youth4Capacity Programme, has shaped the journeys of young changemakers.

🎥 In these video testimonials, participants share their biggest insights, reflect on how the course transformed their approach to climate action, and explain how they are applying behavioural science and systems thinking to make their climate organizations, projects and initiatives more impactful.

Ready to strengthen your climate leadership skills and drive more effective climate action?

Register here 🔗 https://www.unssc.org/courses/systems-change-x-behavioural-science-climate-action

25/08/2026

At UNSSC, we support learning for transformation across the UN system, strengthening the leadership and management capacity needed to deliver results in complex global contexts.

Roots to Results is a system-wide leadership and management development pathway, co-created with UN entities and the UN Secretariat. It provides an integrated leadership development architecture grounded in more than two decades of evidence, operational insight and experience supporting leaders across the UN System.

At its core is the newly developed UNSSC Leadership and Management Competency Framework—a future-oriented, system-specific model defining the competencies needed for effective leadership across UN contexts. It aligns with key system-wide standards, including the UN System Leadership Framework, the UN Values and Behaviours Framework, and UN 2.0, while adding the specificity needed to guide learning design and measurement.

The Pathway has four flagship tracks, supporting leadership development across different levels and functions:

✨ IGNITE – for emerging-mid-level leaders

⬆️ ELEVATE – for mid-senior level managers

🎯 AMPLIFY – for mid-senior level women leaders

🌟 INSPIRE – for senior leaders

Explore the pathway! Learn more about the four tracks on our website🔗 https://www.unssc.org/roots-results

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