Renewable energy
Renewable energy sources provide an opportunity for developing countries and countries with economies in transition to embrace a low carbon pathway powered by innovative, smart and locally relevant energy solutions. Renewable energy has a great potential to help countries become less dependent on energy imports, create jobs and mitigate climate change while
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
UNIDO''s vision is a world where economic development is inclusive and sustainable and economic progress is equitable. The Organization focuses on three main thematic areas: Poverty reduction through productive
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News | UNIDO Green Hydrogen
This UNIDO''s initiative aims to accelerate Morocco''s transition to green hydrogen, with a particular focus on decarbonizing the steel industry—a critical sector in the country''s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45.5% by 2030, as outlined in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).The project aligns with Morocco''s Green
COP28 Presidency marks the launch of flagship
Dubai, UAE, December 5, 2023 – Today, at COP28 a suite of flagship initiatives has been launched to accelerate commercialisation of hydrogen to keep the 1.5 Degrees target within reach and to unlock the socio-economic benefits of cross
Launch of the International Hydrogen Energy Centre (IHEC)
VIENNA, 7 July 2021 – The launch and inauguration of the International Hydrogen Energy Centre (IHEC), a key knowledge partner for the UNIDO Global Programme for Green Hydrogen in Industry, was held virtually.
Mark Draeck: UNIDO''s energy efficiency first
When UNIDO''s Mark Draeck started his career in Belgium, climate change was a fringe issue and industrial scale renewable energy was a pipedream. Fast forward 20 years and renewable energy is growing at an unprecedented pace.
Book: "Green Energy for All: How Hydrogen and Electricity Carry
Cooperation with universities and the academic community is of paramount importance due to their expertise and research capacities; this collaboration plays an essential role in accelerating the energy and hydrogen transition. We are pleased to partner with Professor Ad van Wijk to present his excellent book: "Green Energy for All: How Hydrogen and Electricity
Belgium: Energy Country Profile
Belgium: Energy intensity: how much energy does it use per unit of GDP? Click to open interactive version. Energy is a large contributor to CO 2 – the burning of fossil fuels accounts for around three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions. So, reducing energy consumption can inevitably help to reduce emissions.
IRENA and UNIDO support a global energy transition through
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, 8 November 2022 – Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), have signed a joint declaration on advancing sustainable energy through the fundamental role of green hydrogen.
Green Hydrogen: The energy opportunity for decarbonization and
Hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, and it represents to us a unique opportunity for a clean energy transition. The past years show clearly just how close to a climate catastrophe we are living. Climate change is an existential threat to a sustainable future. Facing up to the climate challenge is an opportunity to promote prosperity and a brighter future for all.
Industrial energy system optimization
UNIDO''s focus on system optimization in industry aims to go beyond the simple energy efficient equipment approach to energy efficiency that is currently prevailing among policymakers and in the market. Energy use in industry is much more related to operational practices than in the commercial and residential sectors. If energy efficient lighting or appliances are installed in a
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Discover the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum, the leading conference that showcases solutions to advance climate action and sustainable energy for development. This new Forum will present solutions to today''s energy and climate question under UNIDO''s new motto "Progress by Innovation". We have technologies to address
Launch of the International Hydrogen Energy Centre (IHEC
"UNIDO and the Government of China recognize the crucial role that hydrogen can play in the future energy system", said UNIDO Senior Technical Advisor and Project Manager LIU Heng. "They understood the urgent need to promote Hydrogen technology to make it more scalable, inclusive and affordable globally. The IHEC will therefore work with
COP27: UNIDO to support new Global Renewable
SHARM EL-SHEIKH – UNIDO Director General, Gerd Müller, took part in the "Investing in the Future of Energy: Green Hydrogen" high-level roundtable at COP27, co-chaired by Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Arab Republic of
Building a better future | UNIDO
While continuing its mandated activities that by their nature address the socio-economic challenges created by the pandemic, UNIDO took urgent action from February 2020 onwards to launch specific activities under the UNIDO
Financing and investment | UNIDO Green Hydrogen
RABAT, 16 May 2022 – 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.The Director General met with Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government of Morocco, and agreed on stronger cooperation and a new
Driving sustainable and just energy transition within and across
Since 2010, UNIDO has been supporting the establishment of regional sustainable energy centers across the Global South to accelerate the shift to renewable energy and improve energy efficiency. These 10 centers, which cover 120 countries including 40 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and 35 Small Island Developing States (SIDS), provide technical guidance to
COP27: UNIDO to support new Global Renewable Hydrogen Forum
SHARM EL-SHEIKH – UNIDO Director General, Gerd Müller, took part in the "Investing in the Future of Energy: Green Hydrogen" high-level roundtable at COP27, co-chaired by Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Arab Republic of Egypt, and Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany. Prime Minister of Belgium, launching the Global Renewable Hydrogen
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Verbindingsbureau van UNIDO in BelgiëDe ministerraad gaat akkoord met het voorontwerp van wet houdende instemming met het akkoord tussen het Koninkrijk België en de Organisatie van de Verenigde Naties voor Industriële Ontwikkeling inzake de
UNIDO supports unlocking decentralized renewable energy
Implementation of decentralized renewable energies (DRE) in industrial processes provides several benefits. Not only for the private sector, but also for rural communities, benefiting from
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Industrial policy for the energy transition | UNIDO Green Hydrogen
VIENNA, 21 November 2022 – During the fiftieth session of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization''s Industrial Development Board (IDB), guest speakers addressed representatives of Member States at a special event, Industrial Policy for the Energy Transition.The session focused on two key questions: First, how can industrial policy be used
UNIDO Brussels Snapshot
13 January 2021 - UNIDO in partnership with the United Nations Association (APNU) in Belgium organized a webinar on "Industry facing the challenge of the Energy and Climate Transition". This videoconference brought together advisors to the European Commission, policy-makers, scientists, and industrial experts.
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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) (French: Organisation des Nations unies pour le développement industriel; French/Spanish acronym: ONUDI) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that assists countries in economic and industrial development. It is headquartered at the UN Office in Vienna, Austria, with a permanent presence i
Areas of Intervention | UNIDO Green Hydrogen
Through its Programme, UNIDO aims to influence and guide the development of market polices, standards, skills, financing instruments, innovation and coordination between key stakeholders that play an essential role in the development of a just and sustainable hydrogen economy. UNIDO seeks to incentivize and ensure investments in hydrogen
COP28 Presidency marks the launch of flagship initiatives to
Dubai, UAE, December 5, 2023 – Today, at COP28 a suite of flagship initiatives has been launched to accelerate commercialisation of hydrogen to keep the 1.5 Degrees target within reach and to unlock the socio-economic benefits of cross-border value chains for hydrogen and its derivatives, featuring: Intergovernmental Declaration of Intent on Mutual Recognition of
Mark Draeck: UNIDO''s energy efficiency first
When UNIDO''s Mark Draeck started his career in Belgium, climate change was a fringe issue and industrial scale renewable energy was a pipedream. Fast forward 20 years and renewable energy is growing at an unprecedented pace.
Nigeria Collaborates with UNIDO to Reduce Industrial Carbon
1 天前· The federal government is collaborating with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation to reduce carbon emissions in industries in the country.. Banjo noted that industries worldwide account for one-third of total energy consumption and nearly 40 percent of global carbon emissions.He said the project aims to equip industries with a skilled expert based in
Annual Report 2023
Clean energy and climate action. Renewable and clean energy. Energy efficiency. Industrial decarbonization. Green hydrogen. Nature-based solutions. Ending hunger. This chapter highlights UNIDO''s work with local and national governments for developing and updating industrial policies for a sustainable economic transformation and growth