5 November 2025, Curitiba, Brazil – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Curitiba, Brazil, and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have renewed their cooperation agreement to strengthen their long-standing alliance in promoting sustainable development and capacity-building across the regional, national, and continental levels.
Hosted by the Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná (FIEP System), CIFAL Curitiba has been part of the CIFAL Global Network since 2009. The centre plays a key role in equipping decision-makers and institutions with the knowledge and tools needed to foster sustainable urban and industrial development with a strong focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
