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CIFAL York

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

Upcoming Events

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Drones for Public Health, Safety, Risk, Humanitarian and Emergency Management Speaker Series

SESSION 3 THURSDAY DECEMBER 19 12:00PM-1:00PM (EST)

Speaker: Reg Fountain, MA DEM, CEM; Director, Operations & Emergency Management, ÎIyârhe Nakoda Nation

Topic: Drone Support to Emergency Management on the Stoney Nakoda Nation

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Drone Pilot Microcredit Course

Date/Time: Saturday January 18, 2025, 9am-5:30pm

Location: ADERSIM Lab, N004, Schulich Building, York University

Instructor: Dr. Ali Asgary, Professor, Disaster & Emergency Management, Director CIFAL York, Executive Director ADERSIM, York University, Holds Pilot Certificate for Advanced Operations 

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VIRTUAL SESSION 18 DECEMBER 2, 12:00-1:00PM EDT

Speaker: Candice Bogdanski Ph.D. (ABD), Senior Heritage PlannerSenior Heritage Planner, Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake

Topic: Localizing Global Imperatives: Cultural Heritage and Climate Change at the Municipal Leve​l

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Student Nurses' Voices Speaker Series

Session 2: Tuesday, December 3 @ 2:00pm EST.

Speakers:

Rosemarie Josey - Vice-President, Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation (CNMF), Representing CNMF Atlantic Region

Dr. Donna M. Nickitas - Dean and Professor, Rutgers University School of Nursing, Camden

Dr. Isabel Amelia Costa Mendes - Professor Emerita, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing

Dr. Khaldoun Aldiabat - Assistant Dean, Cape Breton University School of Nursing

Dr. Ben Inventor - Assistant Professor and Director, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Rush University College of Nursing

Rutgers University School of Nursing, Camden Students - Kimberly Lugo; Joseph Stapleton; Cheska Santos

University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing Students - Lucas Gardim; Agostinho Araujo

Cape Breton University School of Nursing Students - Brigid Milburn; Sarah Galaise

Rush University College of Nursing Students - Marc K. Balatero; John Duffy

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Jasper Wildfire Recovery and Reconstruction Symposium

November 29, 2024, Hybrid via Zoom & In-person

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Business Continuity and Resilience Speaker Series

SESSION 3 THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28 12:00PM-1:00PM (EST)

Speaker: Dr. Gianluca Riglietti, Senior Consultant, Business Continuity and Organizational Resilience, PANTA RAY

Topic: Business Continuity Management: Learning from Practice

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Climate Change Displacement Dialogue Speaker Series

SESSION 3 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27 12:00PM-1:00PM (EST)

Speaker: Dr. Erica Bower, Human Rights Watch, Climate Displacement Researcher

Topic: Reimagining “community” engagement: lessons from climate-related planned relocation

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SESSION 4 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20 12:00PM-1:00PM (EST)

Speakers:

Dr. Stephanie Gora - Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University; Graduate Attribute Lead

Alia Abbas - Economic Development Professional

Topic: SDGs, Economy, and Entrepreneurship in Action: Advancing Safe Drinking Water Solutions from the Arctic to the Great Lakes

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Emergency Management in Hospitals & Healthcare

SESSION 8 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6 12:00PM-1:00PM (EST)

Speakers:

Natasha Bloomberg - Senior Emergency Preparedness Specialist, University Health Network

Lisa Colangelo - Senior Emergency Preparedness Specialist, University Health Network

Katie Thomson - Emergency Preparedness Analyst, University Health Network

Topic: Creating University Health Network's COVID-19 Pandemic Action After Report