65th Session of the Legal Subcommittee of COPUOS (15–22 April 2026)
The 65th session of the Legal Subcommittee of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) took place in Vienna, featuring in-depth discussions on key issues for space governance: legal models for exploration, the use and exploitation of space resources, benefit-sharing, the legitimacy of commercial uses, mitigation of space debris, and prospects for […]
Read moreItalian participation in the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum 2026 and the UNIDO Hydrogen Conference
A series of high-profile events organized by UNIDO and dedicated to energy, industry, and climate issues took place in Vienna from April 8 to 10, 2026, including the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum (IVECF), held in collaboration with the Austrian government, and the International Hydrogen Conference. IVECF 2026 brought together representatives from governments, international […]
Read moreOpening of the call for applications for the Italian Junior Professional Officers Programme (JPO Programme) 2026 Edition
The Call for Applications for 47 positions in the Italian Junior Professional Officers Programme is open. 14 positions are assigned to different entities of the United Nations Secretariat and 33 to 25 International Organizations, for a total of 24 different duty stations. 45 positions are reserved for Italian nationals while 2 positions are reserved for […]
Read moreVacancies at the Internationa Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Management Conference and Document Services Associate Digital Printing Officer (P2) Apply by: 23 March 2026 Budget and Finance Associate Finance Officer, Accounts Payable (P2) – MULT Apply by: 26 March 2026 Associate Finance Officer, Accounts Payable (P1) Apply by: 23 March 2026 Accounting Analyst (P1) Apply by: 23 March 2026 General Services Director, General Services (D1) Apply by: 07 April 2026 Head, […]
Read moreVacancies at the Provisional Technical Secretariat of the CTBTO Preparatory Commission
Performance Monitoring and Data Analyst Expert (P-4) Application deadline: 1 April 2026 Internship – Quality Management and Performance Monitoring Application deadline: 13 April 2026
Read moreGlobal Fraud Summit (Vienna, 16-17 March 2026)
On March 16 and 17, the Global Fraud Summit was held in Vienna, promoted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and INTERPOL. The meeting brought together government representatives, law enforcement agencies, and the private sector, marking a shift from commitments to concrete actions against online fraud—now a systemic phenomenon generating global […]
Read moreAIEA. Board of Governors’ meeting (Vienna, 2-6 March 2026)
The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met in Vienna from 2 to 6 March. Ambassador Debora Lepre, representing Italy, reiterated in her various statements the strong commitment of our country to supporting the activities of the IAEA and its crucial role in ensuring security, non-proliferation and the promotion of the […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli meets in Vienna with UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller (12 March 2026)
On March 12 the Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, met in Vienna the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Gerd Müller. The meeting reaffirmed the strong and long-standing cooperation between Italy and UNIDO, rooted in a shared vision of inclusive and sustainable industrial development as […]
Read moreUndersecretary Mantovano in Vienna for the 69th session United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (9-13 March 2026)
The 69th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) was held in Vienna from 9 to 13 March. The Undersecretary to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers with responsibility for policies against drugs and other addictions, Alfredo Mantovano, Head of the Italian delegation, addressed the plenary session outlining the Italian Government’s […]
Read moreCTBTO – Italy supports “She Shapes Science” initiative
The applications for the She Shapes Science initiative of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) are now open (until 25 March, through this link). The programme, supported by Italy, combines capacity building and women’s empowerment, with the aim of enhancing the technical expertise, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities for women working […]
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