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09 February 2024
The Secretariat of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) held a Development Dialogue on fostering productive, resilient and sustainable supply chains.
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UNIDO, IRENA and IDOS publication to help developing countries navigate green hydrogen policy
02 February 2024
On the way towards an inclusive and sustainable green hydrogen transition, countries face numerous challenges: they lack strategies, regulatory frameworks, investment incentives, know-how and more. Sound policymaking will be key to realizing green hydrogen’s potential, yet guidance on adequate measures is scarce.
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Director General calls for a "Marshall Plan" with Africa at the Italy-Africa Summit
29 January 2024
He joined leaders of 25 African countries and representatives of European Union institutions.
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Setting the standard: advancing small hydropower in Africa
26 January 2024
Leveraging its two decades of experience in small hydropower (SHP) development, UNIDO is actively working with member states in their efforts to identify, establish, operationalize and maintain small hydropower plants.
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24 January 2024
Countries' diplomatic networks, as a permanent presence in strategic market locations abroad, can significantly enhance the impact of investment promotion agencies.
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UNIDO announces launch of Global Alliance for Responsible and Green Minerals
10 January 2024
Industrial development and the global energy transition both require critical minerals and metals. As a result, demand for minerals like cobalt, nickel, lithium and copper is estimated to increase by 500% by 2050.
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21 December 2023
The 29th edition of the International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics presents an overview of the most recent developments in industrial sectors around the world. Globally, there was a 2.3% growth in industrial sectors, encompassing manufacturing, mining, electricity, water supply, waste management, and other utilities, signalling a post-pandemic recovery.
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UNIDO secures US$23m project funding from Montreal Protocol's Multilateral Fund
20 December 2023
UNIDO project proposals on behalf of Member States include 12 new Kigali Implementation Plans, eight innovative projects on energy efficiency, and new stages of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phase Out Management Plans.
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UNIDO at COP28: forging agreements and partnerships
08 December 2023
The delegation from UNIDO helped drive new climate action initiatives.
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05 December 2023
An important milestone to help drive the global decarbonization of heavy industries .
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Germany and UNIDO drive decarbonization with new initiatives as part of the Climate Club
05 December 2023
23m euros to enable more developing countries to transform their heavy industries to climate neutrality by 2050.
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New initiative aims to leverage climate adaptation investment
04 December 2023
UNIDO and the Global Environment Facility launched a project at COP28 to share lessons from recent investments in climate resilience and to identify strategies that can boost successful adaptation measures involving the private sector.
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