Jordan presents its AI Strategy and Implementation Roadmap
17 November 2022
SWEIMEH - The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship of Jordan (MoDEE), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission (UN ESCWA) and the European Union Delegation in Jordan presented the country’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and Implementation Roadmap for Jordan (2023-2027) at the 9th edition of the MENA ICT Forum 2022.
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Dominican Republic: taking investment promotion to the global level
16 November 2022
SANTO DOMINGO - Diplomatic missions of the Dominican Republic pioneered the use of UNIDO’s Invest in ACP Platform for global investment promotion efforts by digitally showcasing the country’s investment opportunities to potential global investors. Investment opportunities and investment-related information available on the Invest in ACP Platform provides precision targeting of specific investors based on opportunity type, sector, source of investment markets and size.
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Japan and Sweden join Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative
16 November 2022
SHARM EL-SHEIKH - At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), Japan and Sweden announced they are joining the Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative (IDDI) – an international coalition of public and private organizations working to decarbonize heavy industries, starting with the steel, cement and concrete sectors.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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?”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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