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Partnering for Africa's Challenge on Plastic Pollution

2022  |  Author(s): UNIDO

This paper, funded by the Japanese government, underscores UNIDO's role in tackling Africa's plastic pollution challenge through circular economy practices. Highlighting projects in South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria, it emphasizes initiatives such as sustainable materials, improved recycling technologies, and capacity building for waste pickers. These efforts aim to reduce environmental plastic leakage, promote sustainable waste management, and drive inclusive economic opportunities across Africa.


Study on Plastic Value Chain in Nigeria

2022  |  Author(s): UNIDO

This paper, funded by the Japanese government, examines Nigeria’s plastic waste issues, focusing on the plastic value chain. It highlights the significant environmental and health challenges posed by plastic pollution and provides insights into sustainable alternatives and recycling technologies. The study emphasizes the importance of improving waste management systems and adopting circular economy practices to reduce plastic waste leakage into the environment. The report also considers the impact of COVID-19 on plastic waste generation.



Circular Economy and Biodiversity

2022  |  Author(s): GACERE

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The document offers key facts and figures on the biodiversity loss, and illustrates its impacts on the environment, on people and on our economies. It describes how circular economy can address the drivers of biodiversity loss and increase positive impacts on nature.


Sustainable Energy Initiative for Industries in Pakistan

2022  |  Author(s): UNIDO

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Sustainable Energy Initiative for Industries in Pakistan, also known as the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE) project, is funded by the GEF and implemented by UNIDO with the aim to avoid greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by developing and promoting a market environment to stimulate investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency in industries which, in order to support Inclusive and Sustainable industrial development in Pakistan.


Comparative Research Report on the Localized Performance Indicator Systems of the International Guidelines for Industrial Parks in China

2022  |  Author(s): UNIDO

This document is a project output for research and reference purposes by the UNIDO Centre for South-South Industrial Cooperation in China (UCSSIC China) for the adaptation of the UNIDO International Guidelines for Industrial Parks to the prevailing circumstances, conditions, and practices in China and to the industrial parks in China.


Building a Successful Vaccine Manufacturing Business in Lower and Middle Income Countries Lessons from industry leaders and innovators

2022  |  Author(s): UNIDO

"This document has been produced as part of UNIDO’s global project “Strengthening the local
production of essential medicines in developing countries through advisory and capacity building
support” with funding support from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and
Development (BMZ). Kris Howard, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Expert, and Martin Nicholson,
International Pharmaceutical Expert, have been the lead authors"