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Greed is driving oceans toward collapse.

Stories & Blogs UNJun 10, 2025(Story )

The ocean is under siege – and greed is to blame. UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday urged world leaders and grassroots groups to confront the powerful interests driving marine destruction, from illegal fishing and plastic pollution to the a

Sudan emergency: We need more help to prevent famine, says WFP.

Stories & Blogs UNJun 10, 2025(Story )

The very real risk of famine continues to stalk Sudan’s communities impacted by war, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said.

Middle Income Countries (MICs) can lead shift to green industrial development

Stories & Blogs UNIDOApr 29, 2025(News )

Middle-income countries (MICs) can increase their competitiveness and lead the global shift towards a green industrial system…

World leaders rally for ‘full-speed’ climate action ahead of COP30

Stories & Blogs UNApr 23, 2025(UN Story )

At a high-stakes virtual summit on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva brought together 17 national leaders from major economies and climate-vulnerable countries.

UNIDO and Sweden launch Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (EELA) Programme

Stories & Blogs UNIDOMar 26, 2025(News )

The event was hosted by Annika Lisa Markovic, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sweden to UNIDO and brought together high-level representatives from the programme’s partner organizations.

Transforming Africa’s Coffee Sector: UNIDO and Italy Drive Climate-Resilient Solutions March 25, 2025

Stories & Blogs UNIDOMar 25, 2025(News )

Italy supports UNIDO in promoting Africa’s sustainable industrialization, in line with the Mattei Plan’s focus on food security, renewable energy, and job creation, as reaffirmed during the Italy-Africa Summit in January 2024.

People-centred early warning and response systems are crucial for promoting human rights approaches in the Gulf of Guinea.

Stories & Blogs UNDPFeb 11, 2025(Blog )

The Gulf of Guinea is a sub-region that was once considered relatively peaceful and stable but has recently faced peace and security challenges that threaten its stability.

Unlocking Africa's Climate Action Potential: The Private Sector's Crucial Role

Stories & Blogs UNDPJul 15, 2024(Story )

Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, and Africa stands at its forefront. Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent often bears the brunt of climate impacts.

UNIDO assists Cameroon to tackle mercury pollution through new National Action Plan for ASGM sector

Stories & Blogs UNIDOJul 10, 2024(News )

Cameroon has taken important steps towards tackling harmful mercury emissions from the country’s artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector through the development of a National Action Plan (NAP) for the Minamata Convention on mercury.

Agrarian AI – The Future of Agriculture in Zambia

Stories & Blogs UNDPJul 01, 2024(Story )

How the UNDP Accelerator Lab in Zambia and Mukuba UniPod is supporting Nchimunya on his journey to transform small-holder farming with AI and data-driven technology.