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- UNIDO Announces the Launch of the ONE World Sustainability Awards 2026
UNIDO announces the opening of applications for the ONE World Sustainability Awards 2026, an international award aimed at supporting innovative solutions in the field of sustainable industrial development. The award brings together companies, startups, and sustainability leaders offering practical solutions for building a sustainable economy of the future.
- UNIDO-WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026
UNIDO announces the launch of the international UNIDO-WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026, dedicated to innovative solutions in the field of the sustainable blue economy. The competition is organized by UNIDO in cooperation with the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) and aims to identify scalable technologies and projects that contribute to sustainable industrial development and the preservation of marine ecosystems.
- Digital Technologies Addressing Climate Challenges: UNIDO Centre at the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2026
On 21–22 April, the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2026 took place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Forum served as a key regional platform to review progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to foster joint solutions for advancing the 2030 Agenda.
- UNIDO Centre participates in the “Ecology” Forum
On April 14–15, Moscow hosted the large-scale “Ecology” Forum, bringing together representatives of government authorities, international organizations, businesses, the scientific and expert community, as well as civil society organizations. The event served as a key platform for discussing pressing issues related to sustainable development, environmental policy, and the implementation of green technologies.
- The presentation of the International Youth Festival took place at the Russian Foreign Ministry
On April 9, a presentation of the International Youth Festival took place at the Reception House of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, bringing together representatives of government agencies, international organizations, youth associations and the expert community.
- UNIDO Centre participated in the ICIE meeting
On March 26, the regular meeting of the Council of the International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (ICIE) was held at the ICIE headquarters in Moscow. Participants discussed a wide range of issues, from personnel changes and membership expansion to developing cooperation with Asia and BRICS.
- UNIDO Centre Participates in the UN Report 2026
On January 20, representatives of the UNIDO Centre in the Russian Federation participated in a United Nations report analyzing key global trends in economic development, industrial transformation, and sustainable growth.
- Shaping the Industrial Future through Investment and Technology: UNIDO Held a Key ITP Network Session at the 21st General Conference in Riyadh
From 23 to 27 November, UNIDO held its 21st General Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Hundreds of participants, including heads of state and government, ministers, representatives of UN agencies, major business and civil society groups, as well as experts from research institutes and other academic institutions, attended the event.
- UNIDO unveils its Vision 2050 and launches flagship Industrial Development Report at Global Industry Summit
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) today set the course of the future of global industrialization with the official launch of its Vision 2050 and the Industrial Development Report 2026 (IDR26). The launch took place at the 21st Session of the UNIDO General Conference and parallel Global Industry Summit 2025 during a high-level session “Preparing for the Future of Industrialization” in the presence of government ministers, development partners, private-sector leaders and leading economists.
- Sber and UNIDO launch an international platform for sharing AI cases in BRICS+ countries and their partners – AI success hub
From November 19 to 21, the anniversary international conference „AI Journey 2025“ was held in Moscow, organized by Sber with the participation of the Artificial Intelligence Alliance. The anniversary event brought together leading experts, entrepreneurs, and researchers from Russia, China, India, Serbia, Brazil, and other countries to discuss key trends and challenges in artificial intelligence.