VIENNA, 27 January 2017 – The Government of Switzerland’s expertise in climate technology and its contribution to the global climate technology network were highlighted today during a meeting between LI Yong, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Claude Wild, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the International Organizations in Vienna.
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The Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning is contributing one billion South Korean won to support technology transfer initiatives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN). The Centre is a key institution in helping nations to implement their climate change commitments under the Paris Agreement.
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This fact sheet describes the main technology categories used for emptying on-site sanitation facilities, whilst highlighting their benefits and disadvantages.
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Pozzolanas and lime are the basis for alternative cements used instead of ordinary Portland cement. Testing is needed to determine the quality of the pozzolanas available.
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Studies have found that as much as 40% of emissions in the city of Hanoi come from motor vehicles; motorcycles being the primary source. Electric two-wheelers (e-bikes) offer a potential solution to this air pollution problem.
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To create an innovative business model for recharging and servicing e-bikes in Hanoi that alleviates poverty among the poor and handicapped reduces CO2 emissions and is ready for up-scaling.
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Caritas Switzerland
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The purpose of the project is to develop a business model for solar-charged e-bikes in Vietnamese cities.
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Roadmap document outlining possible structure and activities for the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage.