From the African COP27 to the Africa Industrialization Summit

20 November 2022

VIENNA - Africa has been and remains the top focus of UNIDO’s efforts to accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development.

Progress by Innovation: Solutions for People and Planet - UNIDO at COP27

18 November 2022

The driving motto of UNIDO’s engagement at COP27 was ‘Progress by Innovation – Solutions for People and Planet' to support developing countries and transition economies in low carbon industrial and economic development.

UNIDO to advise Mexican state Tabasco on industrial policy

18 November 2022

VILLAHERMOSA – Mexico’s economy has flourished over the past three decades, mainly thanks to a free-trade pact with the United States and Canada, which has driven exports, but progress has been uneven. Tabasco’s economy has fared better than those of neighbouring states in the south of the country, but the authorities want to diversify.

Meeting climate targets through circular bio-based solutions

17 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH - A panel of experts discussed initiatives to facilitate a just transition to a bio-economy.

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.

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.

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.

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).