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- Russian as a Language of International Dialogue: The UN Celebrated Russian Language Day
On June 5, events were held at the United Nations Headquarters to celebrate Russian Language Day, one of the six official languages of the UN. The holiday is traditionally celebrated in the lead-up to June 6, the birthday of the great Russian poet and founder of the modern Russian literary language, Alexander Pushkin.
- Finding Solutions for Sustainable Development: UNIDO Centre at SPIEF 2026
The UNIDO Centre in the Russian Federation participated in the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026), which has traditionally become one of the largest international platforms for discussing economic development, industrial policy, technological transformation, and international cooperation. In 2026, SPIEF brought together over 24,500 participants from 142 countries, confirming its status as one of the leading platforms for discussing economic issues, industrial development, technology, and international cooperation.
- Artificial Intelligence and the Next Generation of Industry: UNIDO Centre at Startup Village 2026
On 28–29 May, the Skolkovo Innovation Center hosted the international technology festival Startup Village 2026 — one of the largest platforms for interaction between technology companies, investors, corporations, and development institutions. This year’s event brought together more than 10,000 participants, over 100 sessions in the business program, and thousands of B2B meetings dedicated to the development of the innovation economy and the implementation of advanced technologies.
- UNIDO Announces the Launch of the ONE World Sustainability Awards 2026
UNIDO announces the opening of applications for the ONE World Sustainability Awards 2026, an international award aimed at supporting innovative solutions in the field of sustainable industrial development. The award brings together companies, startups, and sustainability leaders offering practical solutions for building a sustainable economy of the future.
- UNIDO-WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026
UNIDO announces the launch of the international UNIDO-WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026, dedicated to innovative solutions in the field of the sustainable blue economy. The competition is organized by UNIDO in cooperation with the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) and aims to identify scalable technologies and projects that contribute to sustainable industrial development and the preservation of marine ecosystems.
- Digital Technologies Addressing Climate Challenges: UNIDO Centre at the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2026
On 21–22 April, the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2026 took place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Forum served as a key regional platform to review progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to foster joint solutions for advancing the 2030 Agenda.
- UNIDO Centre participates in the “Ecology” Forum
On April 14–15, Moscow hosted the large-scale “Ecology” Forum, bringing together representatives of government authorities, international organizations, businesses, the scientific and expert community, as well as civil society organizations. The event served as a key platform for discussing pressing issues related to sustainable development, environmental policy, and the implementation of green technologies.
- The presentation of the International Youth Festival took place at the Russian Foreign Ministry
On April 9, a presentation of the International Youth Festival took place at the Reception House of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, bringing together representatives of government agencies, international organizations, youth associations and the expert community.
- UNIDO Centre participated in the ICIE meeting
On March 26, the regular meeting of the Council of the International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (ICIE) was held at the ICIE headquarters in Moscow. Participants discussed a wide range of issues, from personnel changes and membership expansion to developing cooperation with Asia and BRICS.
- UNIDO Centre Participates in the UN Report 2026
On January 20, representatives of the UNIDO Centre in the Russian Federation participated in a United Nations report analyzing key global trends in economic development, industrial transformation, and sustainable growth.