CIFAL Victoria
UVic and the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) have established the first accredited CIFAL—International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders—on North America’s West Coast.
CIFAL Victoria will deliver training activities and research for students, staff, faculty and the community that builds on UVic's deep commitments to the UN SDGs and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It will connect the region with the global community and support international knowledge-sharing and partnerships, with a focus on four key themes:
• Oceans, climate and sustainability
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Decolonization and Indigenous knowledge
• Global health and well-being