Background In the 21st century, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) lie at the core of the work of the United Nations. In this era of contemporary challenges of incredible magnitudes, diplomacy necessitates a practice that acknowledges, at the very least, a sustainable lens. Development and Diplomacy are two fields that need each other to fulfill their goals. In this respect, UNITAR and the University for Peace (UPEACE) partnered to launch the Master of Arts in Development Studies and Diplomacy. This Open Webinar will feature the following speakers: Prof. Narinder Kada, Professor Emeritus – University for Peace Amb. John Tilemann, Former Ambassador, Expert Trainer - UNITAR