Impact Days 2025

12–13 May 2025 | Vienna, Austria

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Alois Mhlanga

Chief, Climate Technology and Innovation Division

UNIDO

Vienna, Austria

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UNIDO

UNIDO

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Vienna, Austria

UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations with a unique mandate to promote, dynamize and accelerate industrial development. Our mandate is reflected in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9: “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”, but UNIDO’s activities contribute to all the SDGs. UNIDO’s vision is a world without poverty and hunger, where industry drives low-emission economies, improves living standards, and preserves the livable environment for present and future generations, leaving no one behind. UNIDO provides support to its 173 Member States through four mandated functions: technical cooperation; action-oriented research and policy-advisory services; normative standards-related activities; and fostering partnerships for knowledge and technology transfer. Our work is concentrated on three focus areas: ending hunger by helping businesses from farm to fork;, stopping climate breakdown by using renewable energy and energy efficiency to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions; and, supporting sustainable supply chains so that developing country producers get a fair deal and scarce resources are preserved.
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About me

Alois Posekufa Mhlanga is a Zimbabwean professional currently serving as an Industrial Development Officer in the Renewable and Rural Energy Division of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Based in Vienna, Austria, he is part of UNIDO's Department of Energy, focusing on sustainable energy solutions for rural and underserved communities.

Mhlanga's career spans roles in international development, energy policy, and project management. He has contributed to initiatives aimed at improving energy access and promoting renewable energy technologies in developing countries. His work aligns with UNIDO's mission to foster inclusive and sustainable industrial development.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Mhlanga is an advocate for environmental sustainability and social equity. He actively participates in discussions and initiatives that address the intersection of energy, development, and climate change.

Mhlanga holds academic qualifications in engineering and development studies, equipping him with a strong foundation to address complex energy challenges. He is fluent in English and Shona, facilitating effective communication in diverse international settings.

For more information about his professional background, you can visit his UNIDO profile.

Speaker sessions (1)

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

16:40 - 17:30

Adapting Through Innovation: Food Systems for a Changing Climate

Location:Rathaus - Tech Stage

Explore how food innovation and climate adaptation intersect—highlighting investment opportunities that support resilient, scalable solutions for a future-ready global food system.