World Cotton Day 2023 celebrates cotton as major source of livelihoods in developing countries

07 October 2023

The “Making cotton fair and sustainable for all, from farm to fashion” event was co-hosted by UNIDO and the FAO.  

Graduates from the Monrovia Vocational Training Centre celebrate

29 September 2023

The MVTC is one of nine schools, spread across six counties, supported by the European Union-funded UNIDO Youth Rising Liberia project.

Director General calls for fair and sustainable supply chains, competitive green economies in Latin America

27 September 2023

Müller visited Costa Rica and Mexico during his first visit to the region.

UNIDO at the UN General Assembly and SDG Summit high-level week

27 September 2023

UNIDO’s active involvement underscored the Organization’s commitment to implementing the 2030 Agenda through sustainable industrialization,

FIFA, UNIDO discuss field-to-factory cotton value chains in Africa

22 September 2023

The heads of two organizations agree to collaborate to unlock the economic potential of cotton production in the ‘Cotton 4 (plus)’ group.

UNIDO’s Müller invokes a new spirit of progress in energy and industrialization

20 September 2023

UNIDO’s Müller highlighted that in the face of unprecedented global challenges, the world community needs a collective major course correction towards inclusive and sustainable development and industrialization.

At the UN General Assembly: Gerd Müller calls for action!

17 September 2023

UNIDO's Director General calls on industrialized countries to keep their promises to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ahead of the start of the UN General Assembly.   

Climate action: first Kigali Implementation Plan approved, courtesy of UNIDO

15 September 2023

UNIDO will receive funding to work with the authorities in Cameroon to bring an end to the consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

UNIDO report sheds light on progress with Sustainable Development Goal 9

14 September 2023

Despite a few pockets of progress, many countries have made only limited headway in achieving the Goal’s targets, with some even regressing.

Bridge for Cities event highlights global commitment to climate action

08 September 2023

Over 500 people from around the globe gathered to discuss climate change at the urban level during the eighth edition of the annual Bridge for Cities event organized by UNIDO.

UNIDO and SECO launch second phase of Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme

07 September 2023

Industrial parks in several countries will receive comprehensive technical assistance, with a strong emphasis on environmental, social and economic performance.

New industrial packaging competition for professionals in the Arab region

04 September 2023

Arab StarPack Professional will increase awareness of current packaging trends from the aspects of marketing, functionality and sustainability.

UNIDO charts new course in South-South and Triangular Industrial Cooperation

01 September 2023

Briefing for Member States on recent improvements and newly released operational guidelines.

Fostering fintech partnerships for climate technology innovation

31 August 2023

UNIDO spotlighted three GCIP alumni companies during the "Joint FinTech Session with Major International Organizations" side event.

Small hydropower. Big impact.

29 August 2023

UNIDO has published the World Small Hydropower Development Report 2022.

UNIDO to discuss role of industry in unlocking innovation at the Seventh GEF Assembly

22 August 2023

A UNIDO delegation led by Director General Gerd Müller is taking part in the Seventh Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly between 22 and 26 August.

Call for applications for the new UNIDO Innovation Award

22 August 2023

For companies and cities making a significant contribution to sustainable industrial development, with a global impact.

South Sudan joins UNIDO as Member State

18 August 2023

All African states are now members of UNIDO, a boost to the momentum of joint efforts to achieve the SDGs on the continent.

Three UNIDO projects win ASHRAE-UNEP innovation award

10 August 2023

The award promotes innovative design, research and practice by recognizing the development and implementation of innovative technological concepts in developing countries to minimize the use of higher global warming potential refrigerants in refrigeration and air-conditioning.

Accelerating climate action through urban innovation: UNIDO’s Bridge for Cities, 4-5 September 2023

09 August 2023

The eighth edition of UNIDO’s annual Bridge for Cities event will take place on 4 and 5 September at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) headquarters in Vienna.