الزراعة والتنمية الريفية والغابات

The International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics 2025 highlights the resilience and transformation of global industry amid a year marked by geopolitical tensions, supply chain restructuring, protectionist measures, and the push for sustainability. Despite these challenges, industry remains a key driver of economic growth, with manufacturing expanding by 2.9 per cent in 2024. Middle-income economies led the way, strengthening their role in global value chains and investing in innovation-driven industries. The Yearbook reports that while manufacturing value added continues to grow, employment gains remain uneven, particularly for women and youth, as automation and artificial intelligence reshape production. On sustainability, encouraging progress shows that many economies are decoupling industrial growth from carbon emissions, though low-income economies face barriers to adopting cleaner technologies. UNIDO emphasizes the importance of reliable industrial statistics to guide evidence-based policymaking. The Yearbook calls for strategic investments, strong partnerships, and sound policies to ensure industrialization advances climate goals, fosters innovation, and creates opportunities for all, building a more inclusive and resilient future.

The global industrial landscape continues to evolve and 2025 was a noteworthy year.

The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) established by the General Assembly in 1955 assesses the levels and effects of exposure to ionizing radiation on human health and the environment. This is the first of two volumes of scientific annexes that summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding the risks of second primary cancer following radiotherapy and future research needs. It is important for establishing the basis for long-term medical care and preventive interventions that will benefit the growing population of cancer survivors.