UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization

14/05/2026

Industrial development looks different in every region, but the end goal is shared: to create inclusive and sustainable growth that delivers real change.

Across , manufacturing still accounts for less than 12% of GDP. is working to shift this trajectory through targeted, on-the-ground action:
🔻 Investing in people
🔻 Enhancing productivity
🔻 Implementing AfCFTA policies
🔻 Promoting clean energy and just transition
🔻 Contributing to climate action

Explore UNIDO’s forward-looking strategy for Africa in the Vision 2050
🔗 https://t.co/aNAs4RlyMi

13/05/2026

What does an award-winning innovation look like?

With APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN for the ONE World Sustainability Awards 2026, we are spotlighting our inspiring innovators from last year's finalists, showcasing the kinds of companies the are designed to recognize.

Meet Irfan Thassim, Founder of Oceanpick Pvt Ltd - Sri Lanka's first commercially viable open-sea fish farm. Their certified sea-to-fork aquaculture solution delivers not only safe protein, put also prioritizes , ocean restoration and resilient coastal livelihoods. Through its blue circular model, the company shifts offshore aquaculture into high energy marine environments under globally certified control systems, integrated with science-based production, traceability, governance, circular value chains and community driven ocean restoration. 🐟

Oceanpick shows what is possible when innovation, , and responsibility come together - demonstrating how innovations can build resilience and sustainable food systems for local communities.💡

📌Are you a or driving sustainable innovation? APPLY NOW via: www.unido.org/oneworld-sustainability-awards

12/05/2026

Established in 1976, ’s Investment and Technology Promotion Network connects developed and developing countries through ten specialized offices that promote investment, technology transfer, and knowledge sharing.

Looking ahead, the Network is expanding its digital, green, and sustainable initiatives, fostering partnerships that connect innovation with opportunity and investment with real impact.

Read more in UNIDO’s Vision 2050: https://tinyurl.com/UNIDOsVision2050



UNIDO ITPO Italy UNIDO ITPO Bahrain UNIDO ITPO Germany UNIDO ITPO Tokyo UNIDO - ITPO, Shanghai UNIDO ITPO Nigeria 유엔산업개발기구 UNIDO ITPO Korea

12/05/2026

📢 The 2025 Annual Report is now live and accessible in all six official UN languages! 🌍

💡 Explore the full report now 👉 https://www.unido.org/annual-report-2025



LKDF - Learning and Knowledge Development Facility | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) | International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) | International Trade Centre | United Nations Development Programme - UNDP | UN Environment Programme | World Food Programme | UN Women| UNIDO ITPO Bahrain | UNIDO ITPO Tokyo | UNIDO - ITPO, Shanghai | UNIDO ITPO Nigeria | 유엔산업개발기구 UNIDO ITPO Korea | UNIDO ITPO Italy | Global Environment Facility

11/05/2026

📌Category 2️⃣/6️⃣ of our - WTCA Global Call 2026:

🦐 Sustainable Blue Food — Responsibly sourced aquatic foods from regenerative practices contributing to improve , nutrition & livelihoods.

👉Discover more & Apply now: http://itpo-rome.unido.org/GlobalCall2026

World Trade Centers Association UNIDO ITPO Italy

08/05/2026

🚨 OUT NOW! ANNUAL REPORT 2025 🚨

The report is now live and accessible to all audience all six official UN languages.

Explore how 2025 became a year of meaningful progress, innovation, and global impact. From advancing sustainable industrial development to delivering real results on the ground, this report captures the stories behind the numbers.

Explore a year of innovation, progress, and tangible results shaping sustainable development worldwide.

Read the full report here 👉 https://www.unido.org/annual-report-2025



LKDF - Learning and Knowledge Development Facility | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) | International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) | International Trade Centre | United Nations Development Programme - UNDP | UN Environment Programme | World Food Programme | UN Women | UNIDO ITPO Bahrain | UNIDO ITPO Italy | Global Environment Facility

08/05/2026

Across Africa and Asia, a quiet industrial revolution is underway.

Through ’s Accelerate‑to‑Demonstrate ( ) Facility, local climate solutions are moving from pilot to scale - cutting emissions, reducing costs and improving livelihoods. Each project responds to a local challenge with global impact. 🌍

Supported by the Government of the United Kingdom, A2D shows that climate action and industrial growth can go hand in hand- creating jobs, empowering women and youth, and building cleaner, more resilient industries. One project at a time, the transition is already happening. 💪

Read more here 👇

At a tea factory in Kenya’s highlands, workers once fed boilers with imported fuel to keep production going. The work was steady but costly, and the smoke that rose each day told a familiar story of dependence and pollution. Today, that story is changing. That same factory now runs on a greener fu...

07/05/2026

📣 NOW OPEN: Apply for the ONE World Sustainability Awards 2026!

🌍 Are you shaping the future of industry? Join our global community of visionary companies.

The inaugural awards received almost 2,000 registrations from over 135 countries in 2025. Today, launches the second edition of the ONE World Sustainability Awards, celebrating innovative solutions from across the world.

Apply in one of our three award categories:
🌐 Sustainable Supply Chains – Transforming global value chains through sustainability and innovation.
🚀 Innovative Start-Ups – Pioneering breakthrough solutions for sustainability with scalability and impact.
👩‍🏭 Women in Industry – Showcasing female leadership and innovation in industry.

Winners will receive:
✅ Global visibility and media exposure as leaders in sustainable industry
✅ Long-term, strategic partnerships with 173 Member States and industry leaders, fostering investment and facilitating market access
✅ Expert-level credibility through association with a flagship UNIDO initiative and an independent high-level Jury
✅ Recognition at the 2026 Awards Ceremony in Vienna, Austria as part of UNIDO’s 60th anniversary celebrations

And more…

With six decades of expertise in sustainable and inclusive industrial development, UNIDO is perfectly placed to help you accelerate and scale your impact.

📣 APPLY NOW: https://www.unido.org/oneworld-sustainability-awards

Gerd Müller

07/05/2026

, United Nations Development Programme - UNDP, and Tagawa Shikkui Labs are joining forces to support ’s green , collaborating on advancing sustainable reconstruction by promoting technology transfer, building local capacity, and applying principles in a post-conflict setting.

At the heart of this initiative is the use of low-carbon construction technologies developed by Tagawa Shikkui Labs, helping reduce environmental impact while contributing to local economic recovery.

Coordinated by UNIDO under its Green Industrial Recovery Project for Ukraine, the initiative will support feasibility assessments, foster engagement with partners and investors, ensure alignment with international and national standards, and contribute to site visits, safety measures, training, and outreach.

👉 https://www.unido.org/news/unido-undp-and-tagawa-shikkui-labs-partner-support-sustainable-reconstruction-solutions-ukraine

Japan - The Government of Japan | UNDP Ukraine / ПРООН в Україні

The initiative aims to support Ukraine’s green recovery by turning debris into a resource, creating local jobs, and laying the foundation for a scalable, low-carbon construction materials industry.