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
CIFAL York Recent & Upcoming Events and Courses
Drones for Public Health, Safety, Risk, Humanitarian and Emergency Management Speaker Series
Climate Change Displacement Dialogue Speaker Series
Jasper Wildfire Recovery and Reconstruction Symposium
Business Continuity and Resilience Speaker Series
Student Nurses' Voices Speaker Series
Drone Pilot Microcredit Course January 18, 2025
Virtual Reality Open House 2.0
Sustainable Economic Growth and Prosperity Speaker Series
Emergency Management in Hospitals & Healthcare Speaker Series
Climate Change Emergencies & Cultural Heritage Speaker Series
VR/XR Based Training & Education Speaker Series
Unboxing the SDGs for People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership
Upcoming Events
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
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
Civilian Drone Open House
January 23, 2024, In-person @ Victor Phillip Dahdaleh ADERSIM Lab
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 Level
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
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
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
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
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