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

Upcoming Courses, Events & Speaker Series

AI for Global Health Challenges and Lessons Learned

Emerging & Systemic Risks Monthly Lectures

VR Based Training & Education Speaker Series

Climate Change and Global Occupational Health and Safety

UN 2023 Water Conference Side Event

CIFAL York & ASF Rapid Response Training Task Force for Earthquake in Turkiye & Syria

CIFAL York Free Online Courses

Disaster Ethics with Professor David Etkin

All Past Training Events Recordings

CIFAL York in the News

CIFAL York to bring youth leaders, changemakers together to create SDG action plans at Congress

CIFAL York co-Organizes a Side Event in UN 2023 Water Conference in the UN Headquarter in March 24