General Assembly backs creation of new UN learning institute under UN80 reforms
The UN General Assembly has approved the merger of two training bodies to create the United Nations Institute for Capability and Learning Innovation (UNICLI) by 2027. This reform is part of the UN80 initiative, aimed at reducing institutional duplication and improving organizational efficiency.
Why it matters
This structural change reflects an effort to modernize the UN's internal operations to better address complex, interconnected global challenges.
The UN General Assembly has approved the merger of two United Nations learning and training bodies, creating a new institution designed to strengthen support for both Member States and the UN system itself.
In a resolution adopted on Thursday, the 193-member Assembly endorsed the integration of the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) into the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and approved the establishment of the United Nations Institute for Capability and Learning Innovation (UNICLI) from 1 January 2027.
The decision is part of the wider UN80 Initiative , that aims to make the United Nations more coherent, effective and responsive to today's challenges.
The new institute will combine UNITAR's work helping governments, diplomats and public institutions build skills and capacity with UNSSC's expertise in training, leadership development and knowledge-sharing for UN personnel.
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