GCIP: advancing cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship

15 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH – The second phase of UNIDO’s Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) was officially launched on the margins of the 27th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP 27).

The Blue Agenda in Indonesia to accelerate sustainable ocean development

14 November 2022

NUSA DUA - The Indonesian Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment, together with eight United Nations agencies, including UNIDO and its international development partners, launched the National Blue Agenda Actions Partnership (NBAAP) on the margins of the 17th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Bali. This new partnership aimed at supporting the Government of Indonesia in accelerating progress toward achieving the National Medium-Term Development Plan on the blue agenda.  This initiative will help drive achievement toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Bringing Azerbaijan’s innovation ecosystem to a new level

14 November 2022

VIENNA - Increasing national capacities in the application of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies and accelerating the digital transformation are priorities for Azerbaijan. Over the past two years, the Government of Azerbaijan and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have been working together to strengthen the innovation ecosystem and unlock the country’s potential for digital transformation.

At COP27, Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition calls for rapid deployment of clean energy technologies to achieve Paris Agreement goals

11 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH - The Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET), a high-level body of engineers and energy system experts helping build the UN Secretary General’s coalition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, has convened for the first time at the UN climate change conference (COP27).

UNIDO and Camco to jointly catalyze adaptation finance for climate-resilient agriculture in Southern Africa

11 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and climate and impact fund manager Camco signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to ramp up investments in climate-resilient agriculture in Southern Africa.

UNIDO and EU support Armenia to develop its quality infrastructure system

10 November 2022

YEREVAN – The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, UNIDO and the Delegation of European Union (EU) to Armenia launched a project entitled “Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia”.

Accelerating the transition to a circular economy as a holistic response to the triple planetary crisis

09 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH – A United Nations high-level side event at COP27 discussed how circular economy principles and practices can serve as a catalyst to promote human well-being, preserve nature, cut pollution, and make economies more competitive.

UNIDO’s special event at COP27 highlights importance of innovative energy solutions, with focus on green hydrogen

09 November 2022

IRENA and UNIDO support a global energy transition through green hydrogen

08 November 2022

Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), have signed a joint declaration on advancing sustainable energy through the fundamental role of green hydrogen.

COP27: UNIDO to support new Global Renewable Hydrogen Forum

08 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH – UNIDO Director General, Gerd Müller, took part in the “Investing in the Future of Energy: Green Hydrogen” high-level roundtable at COP27, co-chaired by Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Arab Republic of Egypt, and Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany.

Africa is the continent of the future with many opportunities: UNIDO highlights key issues for its industrial growth

07 November 2022

NIAMEY - Africa is the continent of the future with many opportunities and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is a partner to fulfil the Sustainable Development Goals and the aspirations of Agenda 2063, said UNIDO Managing Director for the Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations and Special Representative for Africa, Fatou Haidara.

UNIDO and China highlight the role of industrial parks for achieving sustainable industrialization at the 5th CIIE

05 November 2022

SHANGHAI – As part of the 5th International China Import Expo (CIIE), UNIDO and the Ministry of Commerce of China jointly organized the Parallel Session of the Fifth Hongqiao International Economic Forum, titled “Accelerating inclusive and sustainable industrialization through South-South cooperation – exploring the role of industrial parks & special economic zones”. The Session highlighted the pivotal role of industrial parks and special economic zones to stimulate growth and advance the achievement of SDG9, contributing to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

UNIDO convenes experts on digitalization, innovation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution

04 November 2022

VIENNA - UNIDO is supporting Member States to design policies and to help firms to improve productive activities with digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI).

GMIS Connect highlights industrial lighthouses that are propelling digital transformation in China

01 November 2022

SHANGHAI - Ahead of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) 2023, UNIDO ITPO Shanghai, in collaboration with the Chinese Federation of Industrial Economics (CFIE) and GMIS, hosted a webinar on “Lessons from the Lighthouses: How is China’s Digital Revolution Impacting Industrial Development?”.

Unleashing the potential of innovation for a climate-resilient urban future

31 October 2022

VIENNA, 31 OCTOBER 2022 – UNIDO’s Bridge for Cities special session virtually gathered experts and city leaders from around the world to discuss the impact of climate action on cities. The special session, commemorating World Cities Day attracted as many as 400 attendees from 85 countries.

Director General calls for a leading role of UNIDO in the global review of Sustainable Development Goal 9

28 October 2022

NEW YORK – UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller engaged in the United Nations’ top inter-agency forums during his mission to UN Headquarters. This included the United Nations Chief Executives Board (CEB) chaired by the Secretary-General and a meeting of Principals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG) chaired by the Deputy Secretary-General.

UNIDO participates in Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Ministerial and High-Level Conferences on Women’s Empowerment in the Mediterranean Region

27 October 2022

MADRID - The back-to-back 5th UfM Ministerial on Strengthening the Role of Women in Society and UfM High-Level Conference on Women for the Mediterranean 2022 took place in Madrid.

Unlocking the potential of brands for innovation, resilience and trust

21 October 2022

VIENNA - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the European Brand Institute (EBI) held its 18th Brand Global Summit at the Vienna International Centre and online.

UNIDO’s third virtual edition of the LKDF Forum responds to the importance of skills development and a resilient workforce

20 October 2022

VIENNA – According to Deloitte, only 10% of firms are equipped to reskill their employees to meet company needs. Recognizing the importance of skills development and a resilient workforce, in October 2022, UNIDO's Learning and Knowledge Development Facility (LKDF) held its third Forum.

EU and UNIDO support Armenia in developing its first National Quality Policy for Good Governance

20 October 2022

YEREVAN - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) organized a workshop to build consensus on the country’s vision of its pioneering National Quality Policy and the National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) Strategy.