As we approach the end of 2024, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners and stakeholders an exceptionally successful year. Together, we celebrated the conclusion of significant initiatives and launched exciting new projects. Most importantly, we achieved all this through partnerships, teamwork and collaboration.
We look forward to continuing the critical and exciting journey towards the sustainable and inclusive industrialisation of Southern Africa through our joint efforts in the coming year.
Wishing you peace, joy and happiness during the holiday season.
Dr Diego Masera, UNIDO Representative for Southern Africa
and the
UNIDO Southern Africa Team
South Africa’s economy is increasingly threatened by climate change impacts resulting in scarcity of important natural resources.
To respond to these challenges, industries need to increase their efforts to remain competitive, save scarce natural resources, protect the environment and be prepared for the future.
As the country embarks on a just transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable economy, there is a clear window of opportunity for industries to make critical water and energy services more climate-resilient.
The Industry Climate Change Adaptation Project supports industries in addressing the barriers that are currently hampering an accelerated adoption of measures and technologies, and assist in the development of desirable pathways and more sustainable practices to transition to climate-resilient operations.
The project is implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA). It is funded by the Government of Flanders.
By embracing green technologies and sustainable practices, industries can enhance their competitiveness in both local and international markets, reduce their environmental footprint and create green jobs.
The project focuses on the water-energy nexus in the agro-processing sector. Specific activities include:
- Implementing and showcasing technology upgrades in pilot enterprises
- Strengthening the ability to develop and finance resilient capital investment projects in the green economy
- Stimulating and nurturing marketable green innovations
- Building capacity in industries, academia and the knowledge institutions to mainstream climate action.
