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.

South-South cooperation and knowledge-sharing drives achievement of SDG 9 in industry and innovation

18 October 2022

PANAMA CITY – UNIDO convenes high-level representatives from Ministries of Industry or Economy of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries to discuss national progress towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9 and opportunities for regional cooperation.

UNIDO, FAO working together to reduce hunger, helping businesses from farm to fork

17 October 2022

ROME - United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Director General Gerd Müller and UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director General Qu Dongyu have agreed to new collaboration on a number of key areas, signing a memorandum of understanding on the margins of the World Food Forum.

How is industry recovering from the pandemic? New publication reveals all.

12 October 2022

VIENNA - Two and a half years after the onset of COVID-19, how did industrial sectors fare during the pandemic? Which regions and industries were most impacted, and which ones emerged stronger? Which of the ongoing industrial megatrends accelerated? What new trends are arising in the post-pandemic industrial landscape?

UNIDO, African Union discuss food security and value chains

11 October 2022

ADDIS ABABA - Gerd Müller, Director General of UNIDO, and his delegation, held a fruitful meeting with Josefa Sacko, African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment. At the heart of the discussion was agreement on the need to strengthen inter-African value chains, especially in agricultural goods.

UNIDO Director General visits Ethiopia, highlights investment opportunities

11 October 2022

Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), met Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, and Melaku Alebel, Minister of Industry, to discuss cooperation.

The African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Quality Infrastructure Programme and the pioneering Regional Laboratory Policy launched in the Caribbean

10 October 2022

Barbados – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) have launched the Caribbean component of the “Africa Caribbean Pacific (ACP) Quality Infrastructure” Programme at the 41st Meeting of the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) Council.

Global knowledge sharing experience on data during the Vienna Food Safety Forum

07 October 2022

VIENNA – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), together with the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) and the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) organized the Vienna Food Safety Forum 2022 to share knowledge and experiences on data-driven innovation in food safety.

UNIDO fosters partnerships for development cooperation in the European region

06 October 2022

VIENNA – Avenues to strengthen cooperation amidst emerging challenges and opportunities in the global development landscape were explored by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) at its regional conference titled “Reinforcing partnerships for development cooperation in the European region”.

Tapping into UNIDO’s regulatory and standard setting expertise to support energy for digitalization

06 October 2022

VIENNA - Drawing on UNIDO’s priority to promote low carbon infrastructure to power industrialization and its expertise in international standards development, Earth, Wind and Power (EWP) and the Organization’s experts agreed to work together on a Resource Utilization Efficiency (RUE) certification programme.  

Director General’s reforms make UNIDO an organization fit for the future

05 October 2022

VIENNA - In a letter to member states, Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), has announced reforms to make the specialized agency ready to address challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and a global food and energy crisis.

Positive trend in manufacturing continues, although at a moderating pace

30 September 2022

VIENNA - The most recent data on manufacturing for the second quarter of 2022 show that the impact of the COVID-19 crisis kept weakening on a global level.

UNIDO, Philippines to work on food security, innovation and climate change

29 September 2022

Gerd Müller, Director General of the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Carlos D. Sorreta, Undersecretary for Multilateral and International Economic Relations at the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, met to discuss further strengthening of cooperation and sign a Joint Declaration.

Understanding the implications of emerging corporate due diligence laws for SMEs in developing countries

28 September 2022

GENEVA - The development of due diligence legislation must be more SME-inclusive. Speakers at a session titled “From Free Trade to Fair Trade: implication for SMEs in developing countries”, held at the margins of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Public Forum 2022 discussed the impact that emerging mandatory corporate due diligence legislation have on SMEs in developing countries.

The Philippines: making money making e-waste safe

28 September 2022

MANILA - The United Nations’ most recent Global E-Waste Monitor report estimates that electronic waste generated worldwide will exceed 74 million metric tonnes by 2030. Higher consumption of electrical and electronic equipment, as well as short life cycles and limited repair options, will drive the increase.