UNIDO Announces Winners of Inaugural One World Sustainability Awards in Riyadh

 


UNIDO has announced the winners of the inaugural ONE World Sustainability Awards at the twenty-first session of the UNIDO General Conference (GC21) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, celebrating innovators whose work advances sustainable, inclusive industrial development across the globe.

Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Eng Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salamah, emphasised the transformative power of the awards, "These awards send a clear message to the world. They show that profitability and positive impact can thrive side by side and that sustainability is no longer a choice but a powerful economic drive."

UNIDO Director General highlighted in his opening speech, "This is the beginning of a movement where sustainability is not an option but a standard. The winners show us that innovation, responsibility and success can go hand in hand. The choices we make today - how we produce and how we consume - impact our societies today and tomorrow. Together we can shape a future that is fair, sustainable, and full of opportunities for all."

"The scale of UNIDO here in Riyadh inspires us to advance our cold-chain innovations and deepen Drop Access's impact for the communities that need them most," said Norah Magero.

Launched as part of the Global Industry Summit 2025, the awards honour individuals and organisations across four categories viz., Innovative Startups, Sustainable Supply Chains, Women in Industry and Lifetime Achievement.

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