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.

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.

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.

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.

Hydrogen? Check. Green hydrogen? Check. Green hydrogen industrial clusters? Here we go.

09 August 2023

Provides information on the multi-stakeholder engagement and coordination required for the design and implementation of an overarching policy framework for the development of the clusters.

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.

Wanted! Clean energy innovations contributing to sustainable industrial development

25 July 2023

UNIDO's Global Call 2023 wants private sector entities to submit proposals for technological solutions in green hydrogen, energy efficiency and clean energy innovation.

Brazil joins the Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative

24 July 2023

The IDDI is a diverse coalition of governments and private sector organizations working to decarbonize heavy industries, starting with steel, cement and concrete.

UNIDO to coordinate new International Hydrogen Trade Forum

22 July 2023

The Forum brings together hydrogen importing and exporting countries to accelerate international hydrogen trade, promote collaboration and address barriers in the emerging hydrogen market. 

Call to action to accelerate financing for industrial decarbonization

21 July 2023

"Let's build momentum, unlock financing & leverage private capital in the lead-up to the Climate Ambition Summit and COP28"

Germany is the world’s leading manufacturer according to UNIDO’s CIP Index

17 July 2023

The Competitive Industrial Performance Index evaluates 153 countries’ capacity to produce and export manufactured goods, their technological progress, and their global influence on manufacturing activity.

First International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum, 2-3 November 2023

10 July 2023

The newly established International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum will take place at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna.

Industrial Development Board adjourns with agreement

06 July 2023

IDB adopts the consensus on UNIDO's budget for 2024-2025 reached at the Programme and Budget Committee.