The Russian aggression against Ukraine has paralyzed the economy with nearly half of businesses forced to close and others struggling to keep afloat. With ILO support, the Federation of Employers of Ukraine (FEU) is helping them stay open and supporting local producers. More than 3,550 food boxes were distributed directly to people across the two regions. “We need to reduce further economic loss and ensure business continuity. Helping our fellow Ukrainians is a good way to support our local producers", said Ruslan Illichov, FEU Director General.

Imen Jabli, a young engineer, proves a woman can lead a successful business, while helping the environment and promoting sustainable development. UNIDO showcases women entrepreneurs.

UNIDO explains how a just and inclusive transition towards circularity calls for the participation of women across the entire circular economy spectrum at all levels of technology use.

The formula milk industry - worth a colossal US$ 55 billion annually - spends billions every year on marketing their products. This is despite an international agreement to restrict marketing, on the basis that formula promotion can have profound and lifelong impacts on children’s health and development. WHO informs how marketing targets women and families during vulnerable moments, including with misleading tactics like industry-sponsored chats and helplines.

The General Conference, the highest policymaking organ of UNIDO, is being held as a hybrid event in Vienna on 29 November to 3 December 2021. Follow the agenda and visit the virtual exhibit.

In accordance with the recommendations from ICAO partnering with the aviation training arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, new training to enable the safe and secure restart of air operations is now available. Delivered in a virtual classroom, aviation training will be essential to ensure professionals across the industry have the ability to navigate and manage the complex and dynamic compliance and operational challenges during the recovery period of COVID-19.

UNIDO-supported Waste-to-Energy South Africa Project works to improve awareness and capacity surrounding the benefits of biogas, with a focus on harnessing energy produced from organic waste, mainly from the agro-processing industries.  The project targets both industrial biogas and domestic biogas in rural settings. To catalyze youth employment and strengthen rural economies in South Africa, the project trains youth to construct and maintain domestic biogas digesters.

Many young entrepreneurs in Tunisia have launched an appeal for mutual aid for the good of their community and initiated several projects to offer their assistance to health.

UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Michelle Yeoh weighs in on sustainable fashion. "Fashion has become more affordable, and we have more of it. But the actual costs are much higher, and much more devastating than we realize," she says. Be an informed consumer. Learn six things you didn't know about the true cost of fast fashion. Join the ActNow for Zero-Waste Fashion challenge. You can also Shop Zero Waste.