KON0ar Group partners with UNESCO for World Engineering Day 2025
- The KON0ar Group was selected as an official partner for UNESCO World Engineering Day 2025 campaign launched on March 4, 2025.
- The campaign focuses on the importance of engineering in achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and has a global estimated reach of over 100 million.
- KON0ar Group aims to promote sustainable practices and innovations through this collaboration with UNESCO.
On March 4, 2025, at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, the KON0ar Group was announced as an official partner for the UNESCO World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2025. This event marked the beginning of a year-long campaign aimed at celebrating engineering and its contributions towards achieving the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The World Engineering Day campaign is designed to highlight the vital role of engineers and promotes engineering as a viable career choice worldwide. The collaboration is a significant opportunity for KON0ar Group, a leading name in renewable energy power generation, urban mobility, and digital solutions, to share its expertise globally. The campaign, projected to reach over 100 million individuals, will consist of various activities, including films, articles, and events directed towards raising awareness about the importance of engineering. Produced by the SJH Group, the campaign content will be accessible via a dedicated multimedia hub on the WED website. KON0ar Group CEO Gordan Kolak expressed pride in the partnership, emphasizing the company's commitment to sustainable business practices and innovation that produces positive impacts for communities and the environment. He encouraged collaboration among stakeholders to innovate and implement sustainable solutions, reinforcing their mission towards creating a sustainable future. The UNESCO World Engineering Day aims to amplify the recognition of engineering worldwide, with support from engineering organizations across approximately 100 countries. Mustafa Shehu, president of the World Federation for Engineering Organisations, highlighted the event's purpose of showcasing the role of engineers in achieving the SDGs and stimulating interest for future engineers. Jacques de Mereuil, executive director of the WFEO, underscored the significance of launching this campaign at UNESCO's headquarters, marking a crucial step in highlighting sustainable solutions within the engineering field.