UNIDO, Sweden, Volvo Group and Epiroc to boost TVET reform and skills development for youth in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

01 June 2022

KINSHASA -- The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Government of Sweden, Volvo Group and Epiroc are joining forces to stimulate the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). 

Eurachem Scientific Workshop On Quality Assurance Of Measurements

30 May 2022

VIENNA – Within the framework of its Global Quality and Standards Programme (GQSP), which is funded by the Swiss Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) provided support to the Georgian Laboratory Association (GeLab) by organizing an online scientific workshop from 16 to 18 May 2022.

Global Forum on e-waste management explores Circular Electronics

27 May 2022

VIENNA – Within the framework of the UNIDO-GEF LAC e-waste project, the United Nations Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations University (UNU) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) organized the third edition of the E-Waste Academy for Managers (EWAM) online, from 23 to 26 May 2022. During the four-day event, which was attended by a total of over 340 participants, a wide range of international experts explored how to enhance decision-making for sustainable e-waste management systems while fostering cooperation at the national, regional and global levels. The event allowed for information, knowledge and experience sharing related to circularity in electronics and e-waste management – from policies to technologies and from gender perspectives to health impacts.

UNIDO’s Greening Industry and the drive towards SDGs achievement in Thailand

26 May 2022

BANGKOK, 26 MAY 2022 – Within the framework of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s (UNIDO) ‘Greening the Scrap Metal Value Chain through Promotion of BAT/BEP to Reduce U-POPs Release from Recycling Facilities’ project, which is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), a high level visit was organized in partnership with Thailand’s Ministry of Industry for Collen Vixen Kelapile, President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, and Gita Sabharwal, UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand.

Director General’s dialogue with the Eastern European Group

25 May 2022

VIENNA – UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller addressed the Organization’s Eastern European Group of Member States, highlighting the need for scaled-up cooperation with the private sector to bring the region forward: one of UNIDO’s top goals is getting more partners on board to intensify investment and bring development work to a new level.

IHEC to launch another green hydrogen flagship programme in Inner Mongolia

24 May 2022

Since its inception on 7 July 2021, and with the support of the Government of China and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the International Hydrogen Energy Centre (IHEC) has been promoting the development of hydrogen energy, including through the world's largest demonstration project – jointly led by IHEC and Beijing Sinohytec – of hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics as more than 850 hydrogen fuel cell buses were used to transport athletes and officials with 9 green hydrogen refueling stations built in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province.

UNIDO and GEF support the Dominican Republic’s first downdraft-type biomass gasification plant integrating Artificial Intelligence

22 May 2022

SANTO DOMINGO –  The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), together with the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and LatAm BioEnergy™, a Dominican based renewable energy company, have completed the successful commissioning of the country’s first downdraft-type biomass gasification plant integrating Artificial Intelligence(AI).

UNIDO joins the UN global partnership to tackle road safety crisis

20 May 2022

GENEVA - The UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) is pleased to announce that the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has joined its global partnership to tackle the hard-hitting global road safety crisis we all face today.

High-level Cuban delegation visits UNIDO to strengthen cooperation in the framework of the Country Programme (CP) Cuba 2021-2025

20 May 2022

VIENNA – A high-level delegation from the Cuban Ministry of Commerce and Foreign Investment (MINCEX) and BioCubaFarma - the Cuban organization of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries – visited the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Headquarters in Vienna from 16 to 19 May 2022.

Sustainable energy for all: UNIDO head says we have the solutions, let’s act now!

19 May 2022

KIGALI – “It is urgent that we act on climate change now! Floods, droughts, wildfires and hurricanes are a clear sign. The reports of the IPCC are clear. We need joint action at a higher speed and scale to meet the challenges of our times and avoid a catastrophe in the future,” said Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), addressing the opening plenary on day three of the 2022 Sustainable Energy for All Forum (SE4ALL) in Kigali, Rwanda.

Gerd Müller named GREEN BRANDS German personality of the year 2021

17 May 2022

NUREMBERG - For his many efforts to combat hunger and climate change, and for protecting the environment, Gerd Müller has been named GREEN BRANDS German personality 2021.

UNIDO, Morocco working together on vocational training and skills

17 May 2022

CASABLANCA – Globalization and the transition to a green and digital economy are driving demand for workers with new skills and different types of expertise. UNIDO supports high-quality vocational training delivery and is promoting more public-private partnerships to achieve this.

Through the Renewable Energy Innovation Fund (REIF), UNIDO and its partners will support Uruguay´s 2nd energy transition by decarbonizing the transportation and industry sectors

17 May 2022

MONTEVIDEO – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Women as well as with the Uruguayan Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining, the Ministry of Environment; the National Planning and Budget Office and the National Administration of Power Plants and Electrical Transmissions, launched the Renewable Energy Innovation Fund (REIF), an innovative financing programme to support Uruguay’s second energy transition.

UNIDO and Morocco reinforce partnership to drive green industrial development

16 May 2022

RABAT – Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), is making an official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco to discuss future cooperation between UNIDO and Morocco.

Implications of remote conformity assessment for developing countries

12 May 2022

VIENNA -  The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is pleased to announce the launch of a publication titled “Remote conformity assessment in a digital world: Opportunities, challenges and implications for developing countries”.

UNIDO launched the Global Quality and Standards Programme country project in Albania

10 May 2022

VIENNA-  UNIDO launched the Global Quality and Standards Programme (GQSP) country project together with the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Albania and the Embassy of Switzerland in the country last week.

Transforming commitments into action: UNIDO Director General addresses UN-Energy meeting

04 May 2022

NEW YORK – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is ready to work with partners to promote energy transition solutions, including the development of green hydrogen to decarbonize critical industries such as steel and cement.

Call for expressions of interest in positions on UNIDO’s Independent Oversight Advisory Committee

27 April 2022

VIENNA – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is calling for interested candidates to apply for membership of its Independent Oversight Advisory Committee (OAC).

UNIDO Director General meets government of Hungary representatives, discusses strategic cooperation and potential joint initiatives

19 April 2022

BUDAPEST – During an official visit, Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), met with government officials in Budapest to discuss avenues for further expanding cooperation between UNIDO and Hungary.

Director General’s dialogue with the Western European and Others Group (WEOG)

13 April 2022

VIENNA – UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller held a dialogue with the Organization’s Member States of the Western European and Others Group and called on them to scale up their efforts in knowledge and technology transfer from industrialized countries to the rest of the world to facilitate economic and social development that would be beneficial to everyone involved.