UNIDO secures over US$21m in GEF funding
11 December 2020 – The Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) 59th Council Meeting, chaired for the first time by the newly appointed CEO, Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, has approved proposals for over US$21m of funding submitted by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The proposals will be developed into fully-fledged projects to support five UNIDO Member States with their transformational shift towards more sustainable development pathways.
One project will promote cleantech innovations for climate action in Senegal, while another aims to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector by addressing barriers to the adoption and scale-up of electric mobility in Thailand. In Ethiopia, UNIDO and the GEF will support the promotion of the circular economy in the textile and garment sector through the sustainable management of chemicals and waste.
th Anniversary of the UN.
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2020 marks a special anniversary for the United Nations. On October 24
th 1945, after six long years of brutal war and unprecedented bloodshed, the Charter of the United Nations was ratified and the United Nations was born. Today, we celebrate its 75
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15 Dec 2020
By Jenny Larsen
One of the major outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic could be a permanent change in how and where many people work.
The restrictions imposed by governments to contain the virus have sent millions of workers into “home office”, resulting in a surge in the use of online platforms and technologies to help employees stay connected, both to each other and to their clients or customers. Curbs on travel have also seen an explosion in the number of online meetings and conferences held by companies, institutions and organizations around the globe.
The United Nations is no exception. The pandemic is motivating UN agencies to work together to find alternative ways to engage with Member States and deliver their services, including the extensive use of online tools and webinars.