CIFAL York is part of UNITAR's global network of training centers across Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, the Americas and the Caribbean, for knowledge-sharing, training, and capacity-building for public and private leaders, local authorities, and civil society. CIFAL Centers are local and regional hubs for innovative, participatory and co-creative knowledge exchange opportunities to support decision-making processes, build capacity, and accelerate the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals. 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.

CIFAL York Focusing Areas

Disaster & Emergency Management

Health and Development

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

Advancing the UN SDGs
Upcoming Events

Transportation Equity & Justice Speaker Series
Moderator:
Aisha Saintiche, Certified Health Coach, Senior Policy Advisor, York Region
Speakers:
Robyn Brown Director, Sr. Practice Lead, Planning, IBI
Title: Inclusionary Zoning and Gender-Based Design
Ana-Francisca de la Mora, Director, Sr. Practice Lead, Architecture, IBI Group
Title: Gender-Based Design: Making Travel Easier For Everyone
Date & Time: WEDNESDAY JULY 6, 2022, 12:00PM-1:30PM
Recent Events

Bonn Climate Change Conference - Monday June 13, 2022 at 15:00-16:00 CEST/UTC2