Through its training activities, the Centre facilitates multi-stakeholder collaboration and best practices exchange.
The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Jeju (CIFAL Jeju) was created in 2010 as a collaboration between the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the International Peace Foundation (IPF) with the objective of providing training opportunities to government officials and civil society leaders from the Republic of Korea and Asia-Pacific. CIFAL Jeju
offers training activities on disaster risk reduction, green city planning, waste management, sustainable tourism, human trafficking, and youth leadership. The IPF was selected by UNITAR to host the CIFAL Jeju due to its leadership in promoting peace and in facilitating cooperation across the Korean peninsula and Asia-Pacific through research and knowledge exchange. Training areas:
-Disaster risk reduction
-Green city planning
-Waste management
-Sustainable tourism
-Human trafficking
-Youth leadership
The CIFAL Global Network is the network of training centers affiliated with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). It is composed of 20 centres dedicated to strengthening the capacities of governmental authorities and leaders of civil society to promote sustainable development. Each CIFAL (Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders) provides innovative training on areas related to governance and sustainable development. They serve as a unique and instrumental vehicle to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration that leads to the design of innovative solutions to address current challenges. They are located across Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and the Americas, reaching to 10,000 beneficiaries through more than 100 capacity building activities every year. UNITAR is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations System, and has the mandate to enhance the effectiveness of the UN through diplomatic training, and to increase the impact of national actions through public awareness-raising, education and training of public policy officials. More information: www.unitar.org/affiliated-training-centres I @CIFALGlobalNetwork
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El Centro Internacional de Formación de Autoridades y Líderes en Jeju (CIFAL Jeju) fue creado en el 2010 como una colaboración entre el Instituto de las Naciones Unidas para la Formación Profesional e Investigaciones (UNITAR) y International Peace Foundation (IPF), con el objetivo de brindar oportunidades de capacitación a funcionarios públicos y líderes de la sociedad civil de la Republica de Corea y Asia-Pacifico. CIFAL Jeju ofrece capacitación en reducción del riesgo de desastres, planificación de ciudades verdes, gestión de desechos, turismo sostenible, trafico de personas, juventud y liderazgo. A través de sus actividades de formación también contribuye a facilitar la colaboración y el intercambio de buenas prácticas. La IPF fue seleccionada por UNITAR para ser anfitrión del Centro CIFAL Jeju debido a su liderazgo en la promoción de la paz y en la facilitación de cooperación en la península Coreana y en Asia-Pacifico a través de la investigación y el intercambio de conocimientos. Areas de formación:
-Reducción del riesgo de desastres
-Planificación de ciudades verdes
-Gestión de desechos
-Turismo sostenible
-Trafico de personas
-Juventud y liderazgo
Contacto:
- Director de CIFAL Jeju: Amb. Young-sam Ma
- e-mail: [email protected]
Sobre UNITAR y la Red Global CIFAL
La Red Global CIFAL es la red de centros de formación afiliados a UNITAR (Instituto de las Naciones Unidas para la Formación Profesional e Investigaciones). Está compuesta por 20 centros y se dedicada a fortalecer las capacidades de autoridades gubernamentales y líderes de la sociedad civil para promover el desarrollo sostenible. Cada CIFAL (Centro Internacional de Formación de Autoridades y Líderes) brinda formación innovadora en áreas relacionadas con el desarrollo sostenible y constituyen un instrumento único para facilitar el intercambio de conocimientos y la colaboración, conduciendo al diseño de soluciones innovadoras para abordar los desafíos actuales. Se encuentran ubicados en África, Asia, Europa, Australia y las Américas, alcanzando a más de 10.000 beneficiarios a través de más de 100 actividades de capacitación anualmente. UNITAR es la agencia de entrenamiento del Sistema de las Naciones Unidas dedicada a potenciar la efectividad de la ONU a través de formación diplomática, así como el impacto de políticas naciones a través de actividades de sensibilización, educación, y la formación de funcionarios públicos. Más información: www.unitar.org/affiliated-training-centres I @CIFALGlobalNetwork
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16/08/2026
UNITAR CIFAL Jeju is hosting the "2026 Green and Climate Capacity Development Week for Asia and the Pacific (2026 GCCDW Week)" from August 25 to September 4 to strengthen green and climate capacity across the Asia-Pacific region, supporting climate resilience and a sustainable future.
※ Please note that participant applications for this event are officially closed.
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[🎙️Key Flagship Programmes ]
During 2026 GCCDW Week, UNITAR CIFAL Jeju will convene two flagship capacity-development programmes to drive global climate action:
UNFCCC-CASTT Adaptation Academy in Asia and the Pacific 2026
🗓️ Aug 25 – Aug 28, 2026
UN CTCN–CIFAL Jeju–KIER ESS International Workshop & Learning Visit
🗓️ Sep 1 – Sep 4, 2026
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[🗃️ Event Details & Materials ]
Event overviews, key session highlights will be continuously updated on the official CIFAL Jeju website.
UNITAR 제주국제연수센터(CIFAL Jeju)는 아시아·태평양지역의 녹색·기후 역량강화 플랫폼으로서, 오는 8월 25일부터 9월 4일까지 기후위기 대응과 지속가능한 미래를 위한 「2026 Green and Climate Capacity Development Week for Asia and the Pacific」을 개최합니다.
※ 본 행사는 사전 참가자 모집이 마감되었습니다.
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[🎙️주요 프로그램 구성 ]
2026 GCCDW Week 동안 UNITAR CIFAL Jeju는 UNFCCC-CASTT 적응 아카데미와 CTCN-KIER 에너지저장장치(ESS) 국제 워크숍 2개의 플래그십 프로그램을 통해 글로벌 기후 역량 강화의 장을 마련합니다.
- UNFCCC-CASTT Adaptation Academy in Asia and the Pacific 2026
🗓️ 8.25~8.28
제주국제연수센터의 마스코트 뀨리가 중문관광단지에 위치한 연수센터 근처에서 즐길 수 있는 맛집들을 소개합니다✨
제주를 방문한 연수 참가자들과 방문객들이 현지의 맛을 경험할 수 있도록, 뀨리가 직접 추천하는 식당들을 모아봤습니다!
🥇 제주달
🥈 홍발
🥉 대춘해장국
🏅 함쉐프키친 서귀포 본점
🏅 국수바다 본점
제주 향토음식부터 든든한 한 끼를 즐길 수 있는 메뉴까지, 연수 일정 중에도 부담 없이 방문하기 좋은 곳들입니다.
중문관광단지와 제주국제연수센터를 방문할 계획이 있다면 한 번쯤 들러보세요!
🍊 Kyuri's Restaurant Recommendations Near UNITAR CIFAL Jeju
Kyuri, the mascot of UNITAR CIFAL Jeju, would like to share some restaurant recommendations located near the training centre in the Jungmun Tourist Complex. ✨
Whether you're joining a workshop or visiting Jeju, these local favourites are great places to enjoy a taste of the island.
🥇 Jejudahl
🥈 Hongbal
🥉 Daechun Haejangguk
🏅 Ham Chef Kitchen Seogwipo
🏅 Guksubada
From traditional Jeju dishes to hearty local meals, these restaurants are all conveniently located near UNITAR CIFAL Jeju and the Jungmun area.
If you're planning a visit to Jeju, be sure to add them to your list!
08/05/2026
🍊 UNITAR 제주국제연수센터 마스코트 소개
UNITAR 제주국제연수센터의 새로운 마스코트, '뀨리’를 소개합니다✨
뀨리는 UNITAR 제주국제연수센터 YP(Young Professional)들이 직접 기획하고 제작한 마스코트로, 제주의 자연에서 영감을 받아 탄생했습니다.
앞으로 뀨리는 UNITAR 제주국제연수센터의 다양한 활동과 함께하며, 지속가능발전목표(SDGs)와 글로벌 시민의 가치를 보다 친근하게 전달하는 역할을 해나갈 예정입니다 🌍💙
뀨리와 함께할 UNITAR 제주국제연수센터의 새로운 이야기에 많은 관심 부탁드립니다.
🍊 Introducing UNITAR CIFAL Jeju’s Mascot
We are pleased to introduce ‘Kyuri’, the new mascot of UNITAR CIFAL Jeju ✨
Kyuri is a mascot personally conceptualized and created by the Young Professionals (YPs) of UNITAR CIFAL Jeju, inspired by the natural beauty and identity of Jeju.
Moving forward, Kyuri will accompany UNITAR CIFAL Jeju in its various activities, helping to communicate the values of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global citizenship in a more approachable and engaging way 🌍💙
We look forward to sharing many new stories with Kyuri and kindly ask for your continued interest and support.
27/04/2026
Online Workshop on 'Strengthening Whole-of-Society Capacities for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience: Inclusive Governance and Innovative Mechanisms' is coming up from May 12th to 14th!
📢 Join us for UNITAR CIFAL Jeju’s upcoming online workshop
🌐Digital Inclusion for All Ages: Empowering Older Persons in the Digital Era🌐
As digital services expand, many older persons still face barriers — from digital literacy gaps to accessibility challenges.
Let’s explore practical strategies for building inclusive digital futures together.
🗓 19–20 March 2026
⏰ 14:40–18:00 (KST)
💻 Online (Zoom)
👥 Who should apply?
✓ Policymakers & government officials
✓ Digital governance practitioners
✓ Civil society & development professionals
✓ Anyone working on aging, inclusion, and technology
⭐️ 2025 Results of Global Citizenship Education Program in Seogwipo City, Jeju Island, Republic of Korea
The UNITAR CIFAL Jeju is committed to building a Jeju-based ecosystem for Global Citizenship Education (GCED) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) —
an ecosystem shaped collaboratively by and for everyone.
We work to strengthen the capacity of Jeju youth to engage in global issues, promote knowledge exchange, develop content, and build networks of experts.
Change begins in Jeju,
and the learning expands to the world. 🌴
28/11/2025
🌴제주국제연수센터 YP 3인방의 하루를 담은 브이로그 입니다!
#제주국제연수센터 #제주 #코이카영프로페셔널 #분할브이로그
13/10/2025
📢 Call for Applications: 2025
Jeju International Future Generation Forum (JIFF)
Jeju, Republic of Korea
November 14–16, 2025
✨ Theme: Youth in the Era of Digital Transformation
Sub-themes: AI · Sustainable Tourism · K-Culture · Youth Engagement
Join global youth to share ideas, connect across cultures, and co-create solutions for a sustainable future.
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