2025
Vienna, 23 September 2025 — UNIDO, in collaboration with the Embassy of Colombia, and supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), hosted a dynamic event at the Vienna International Centre to highlight the social dimension of Eco-Industrial Parks (EIPs). The showcase focused on Zona Franca del Cauca (ZFC), a leading example of …
2025
Jakarta, 14 August 2025 — UNIDO Indonesia, in partnership with local stakeholders, hosted a four-day Exposure Visit workshop from 11 to 14 August under the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme Phase II (GEIPP II). The event welcomed delegations from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Moldova, and Tanzania—countries participating in the programme’s Light Activities.The workshop aimed to foster dialogue, share …
2025
Between September 2024 and December 2025, within the Global Program for Eco-Industrial Parks (GEIPP), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) implements the "EIP Light Touch Activities" in five countries, including the Republic of Moldova. The GEIPP is supported by the Government of Switzerland, through the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and is implemented …
2025
Kyiv, 25 June 2025 – Ukraine has taken a groundbreaking step in environmental and industrial policy by becoming the first country in Europe to officially establish a national framework for eco-industrial parks. The move, confirmed by the Ministry of Economy, aligns with the country’s broader economic transformation efforts and signals a strong commitment to sustainable industrial …
2025
June 17, 2025 — The Bogotá Free Trade Zone was the venue for a national training session and technical tour focused on the Colombian Technical Standard NTC 6720, aimed at advancing the transformation of industrial parks into Eco-Industrial Parks (EIPs). The event took place as part of the GEIPP Colombia country-level intervention, implemented by UNIDO …
2025
Since 1994, UNIDO has been partnering with developing countries and economies in transition to increase the competitiveness and productive capacity of industry, specifically Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), through the implementation of Cleaner Production (CP) and the application, adaptation, and diffusion of Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs). The Swiss State Secretariat of Economic Affairs (SECO) has …
2025
Prior to 2022, Ukraine was one of the most carbon-intensive countries globally, with its economy dominated by resource- and energy-intensive technologies. According to UNIDO's Ukraine Industrial Country Diagnostics 2023, the intensity of Ukraine's industrial water use, raw material consumption and CO2 emissions considerably surpasses the European Union average. The ongoing war has only exacerbated existing …
2025
Photo: Entrance to the Hoa Khanh Industrial Zone (Da Nang), one of five industrial zones in Viet Nam transitioning to become eco-industrial parks.Over 57 million kilowatt-hours of energy, over two million cubic metres of water and nearly 18,000 metric tonnes of materials were saved during the first phase of the Global Eco-Industrial Park Programme (GEIPP). The programme, which …
2025
Bucolic palm trees, manicured grass, a students’ choir greeting visitors – not one’s typical mental image of an industrial park. But MM 2100 Industrial Town, just outside Jakarta, is not your typical industrial park either. Or at least not yet. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has been supporting MM 2100 and has also …
2025
CAIRO, 17 January 2022 – The establishment of eco-industrial parks is considered one of the most important policies to accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development due to their ability to attract local and foreign investment. This creates job opportunities and increases income, while the negative impact on the environment is minimized. Eco-industrial parks facilitate the transition …
