About
CIFAL York is part of UNITAR's global network of training centers for knowledge-sharing, training, and capacity-building for leaders, local authorities, and civil society. Established in 2020 as a partnership between UNITAR, York University and York Region, CIFAL York started its operation in June 2021 as the first CIFAL Centre in Canada.
Vision
CIFAL York envisions a more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable world, empowering communities to overcome global challenges, while integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals for shaping a better future.
Mission
CIFAL York is dedicated to serve as a hub for knowledge exchange and capacity building among government officials, the private sector, academia, and civil society. CIFAL York works towards a global outreach and positive change through bridging gaps and facilitating a range of inspirational training and research opportunities.
CIFAL York Focusing Areas
- Disaster Risk, Emergency Management and Humanitarian Actions
- Health, Development, Environment & Climate Change
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Entrepreneurship, Digital Technology, and Economic Development
- Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals
CIFAL York Recent & Upcoming Events and Courses
VR/XR Based Training & Education Speaker Series
Emergency Management in Hospitals & Healthcare Speaker Series
Climate Change Emergencies & Cultural Heritage Speaker Series
Unboxing the SDGs for People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership
Emerging & Systemic Risks Monthly Lectures
Introduction to Emergency Pet Services
Upcoming Events
Link to Information & Registration
Topic: Virtual Reality for Natural Hazards & Risks’ Education & Training
Speaker: Ali Asgary, Professor, Disaster & Emergency Management York University
Dates: April 26, 2024 - 12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT
Location: Virtual on Zoom Webinar
Topic: VR OPEN HOUSE
Dates: April 30, 2024 - 1:00PM - 4:00PM EDT
Location:
Victor Phillip Dadaleh ADERSIM LAB, Schulich School of Business, Rm. N004 (Basement Floor)
111 Ian MacDonald Blvd, York University Toronto
SESSION 4 WEDNESDAY MAY 1 12:00PM-1:00PM (EDT)
Panelists:
Andrew Moull, Manager, Disaster and Emergency Management, Hamilton Health Sciences
Grayson Cockett, Emergency Management Officer, Alberta Health Services
Katie Subbotina, Senior Advisor for Emergency Preparedness, Enterprise Risk, Trillium Health Partners
Eileen Benedictus, Manager of Risk, Privacy, and Emergency Preparedness, North Bay Regional Health Centre
Shannan Saunders, Emergency Management Officer, Alberta Health Services
Topic: Mass Notification Systems and Fan-Out Processes
VIRTUAL SESSION 12 : May6, 12:00-1:00PM EDT
Speaker: Constanze Fuhrmann, Head of Unit, Environment and Cultural Heritage at DBU (German Federal Environmental Foundation) Board
Topic: Climate Change and Cultural Heritage in Germany: Current Perspectives and Responses
SESSION 1 MONDAY MAY 13 12:00PM-1:00PM (EDT)
Speakers:
Lisa Cole, Director of Programming, k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
Michelle Tsui-Woods, Associate Director of Operations and Development, k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
Topic: Designing for Equity and Inclusion in Education with k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering
Link to Information & Registration
Emergencies and Animal Response
Speaker: Cheryl Rogers - Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team
Dates: April 18th, 2024 - 12:00PM- 1:00PM EDT
Location: CIFAL York Webinar on Zoom
FRIDAY APRIL 5 12:00PM-1:00PM (EDT)
Speakers:
Sarah Rugheimer, Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of
Astronomy, York University
Robin Metcalfe, Director and Associate Professor, Division of Natural Science, Department of Science, Technology & Society, Faculty of Science, York University
Bruce Waters, Founder of Killarney Provincial Park Observatory, Former Employee of the McLaughlin Planetarium
Elaina Hyde, Director, Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University
Topic: Solar Eclipse Safety Tips & Cool Tricks
SESSION 5 TUESDAY MARCH 12 9:00AM-10:30AM (EDT)
Nurses' Voices from Southeast Asia
Moderator: Dr. Phalakshi Manjrekar, Nightingale Initiative of Global Health Board of Directors; Director of Nurses, PD Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, India
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Deepika Cecil Khakha, Nursing Advisor, Indian Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
