[{"Title":"Celebrating 1000+ Network Members \u0026amp; the Impact Beyond the Numbers","nid":"42462","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/celebrating-1000-network-members-impact-beyond-numbers","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nMore than a number, 1001 Network Members have now joined the CTC Network and represent a global community driving climate action through innovation, collaboration, and shared expertise.\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\nSince its establishment in 2013, the CTC Network has grown into a truly global community of private sector companies, research institutions, universities, NGOs, technology centres, and international organizations committed to advancing climate technology solutions in developing countries. What started with just a few dozen organizations has evolved into one of the world\u0027s largest climate technology networks.\nYet this milestone tells a much bigger story. \u0026nbsp;\nThe strength of the CTCN Network lies not only in its diverse expertise, but in the active engagement of its members. At the heart of the CTCN\u2019s work, Network Members deliver technical assistance, build capacity, share knowledge, and connect countries with practical climate technology solutions.\nAs the Network continues to grow, the focus increasingly shifts from expansion to engagement. Building on feedback from the Network and guidance from the CTCN Advisory Board, CTCN is developing new approaches to foster deeper collaboration across the Network and strengthen connections between member expertise and country needs.\u0026nbsp;\nThis year, the CTCN launched the Network Fairs, a new matchmaking initiative held alongside regional NDE Fora and Capacity Building Programmes. Designed to strengthen connections between countries and climate technology providers, the Fairs offer Network Members a platform to showcase their expertise, present innovative solutions, and engage directly with National Designated Entities (NDEs). The inaugural events in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean brought together 100 of NDEs and Network Members, demonstrating the value of structured dialogue, peer-to-peer exchange, and early identification of opportunities for future technical assistance and collaboration.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nNetwork Fair during the LAC NDE Forum on 20 May 2026 in San Ignacio, Belize\nCTCN also continues to strengthen visibility for Network Members\u0027 expertise through webinars, publications, and the growing collection of technology solutions featured on the CTCN website. These resources help countries identify relevant expertise and facilitate connections that can support the implementation of climate priorities.\nReaching 1001 Network Members is an important achievement, but it is also a call to action. As climate challenges grow more complex, collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange are more important than ever.\nToday, the Network brings together organizations with expertise spanning renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, water management, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, circular economy, and many other fields. The projects below represent just a small sample of this collective expertise in action.\nOne Goal United, Five Stories of Technology Impact\nFrom climate-smart agriculture and waste-to-energy solutions to water security and wildfire risk management, CTC Network Members bring a diverse range of technologies and expertise to support countries\u0027 climate priorities. These stories highlight how Network members are working alongside countries across five regions to develop innovative, locally tailored solutions with lasting impact.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nAfrica \u2013\u0026nbsp;NigeriaIn Kaduna State, Nigeria, CTCN supported efforts to strengthen climate resilience and livelihoods through sustainable agricultural practices. Implemented by\u0026nbsp;Green Habitat Initiative, the project empowered local communities with innovative approaches to agriculture while addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change and security.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\nAsia \u2013\u0026nbsp;VietnamIn Vietnam, CTCN supported sustainable rural development and emission reduction from the livestock sector. The project included a feasibility study on converting livestock manure into biogas and organic fertilizer through anaerobic digestion technology. Implemented by\u0026nbsp;ECOSIAN, the project explored waste-to-energy solutions that can improve waste management, generate renewable energy, and create\u0026nbsp;additional value for rural communities.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\nLatin America \u2013\u0026nbsp;PeruIn Peru, CTCN supported climate adaptation in the water sector. The project developed a monitoring system for adaptation measures while assessing barriers to implementation and long-term financial sustainability. The work was implemented by\u0026nbsp;Metroeconomica, S.L., helping strengthen evidence-based decision-making for climate resilience.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nSmall Island Developing States (SIDS) \u2013\u0026nbsp;Papua New GuineaIn Papua New Guinea, CTCN supported a pre-feasibility study on innovative ocean energy technologies to help diversify the country\u2019s energy mix and strengthen energy security, particularly for remote and island communities. Implemented by the\u0026nbsp;Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), the project assessed the potential of technologies such as Salinity Gradient Energy Technology and Electrochemical Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (e-OTEC), helping to build the foundation for future renewable energy deployment and climate-resilient development.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nEastern Europe \u2013\u0026nbsp;North MacedoniaIn North Macedonia, CTCN supported the enhancement of North Macedonia\u0027s wildfire information system. Implemented by\u0026nbsp;KARTERIS APOSTOLOS \u2013 KARTERIS MARINOS OE, the project strengthened the country\u0027s capacity to monitor, manage and respond to wildfire risks.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nTo all current and future Network members: thank you for being part of this journey. We look forward to working together to turn expertise into impact and accelerate climate technology transfer where it is needed most.\n\nTo become a Network Member, please visit this page or reach out to ctcn@un.org. \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Screenshot%202026-06-10%20at%2013.49.50.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-06-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/10\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNFCCC Technology Mechanism joins the Digital Public Goods Alliance to scale open climate solutions","nid":"42455","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unfccc-technology-mechanism-joins-digital-public-goods-alliance-scale-open","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nTwo new memberships will strengthen access to open, interoperable digital technologies and advance AI-driven climate action in developing countries\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nCopenhagen\/Bonn, 9 June 2026 \u2013 UN Climate Change and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) announced that they have joined the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA), advancing access to open, accessible, interoperable digital solutions that support climate action and sustainable development, particularly in developing countries.\n\nThe milestone strengthens collaboration between the UNFCCC\u0026nbsp;Technology Mechanism \u2013 comprising the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the CTCN \u2013 and the DPGA, a global alliance dedicated to advancing digital public goods, including open source software, open data, and open AI systems that deliver public benefit.\n\nReflecting this closer collaboration, both UN Climate Change and the CTCN have joined the DPGA as members.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cThis membership creates new opportunities to support countries in harnessing technologies for sustainable development,\u201d said Sophie De Coninck, Director of the Means of Implementation Division at UN Climate Change. \u201cOpen, accessible and interoperable digital solutions can play an important role in helping countries strengthen resilience and accelerate the deployment of low-emission technologies.\u201d\n\nThe Technology Mechanism serves as the technology arm of the UNFCCC, supporting countries in identifying, developing and deploying the technologies needed to address climate change and deliver on the sustainable development goals.\n\nDigital public goods can help accelerate the uptake of technologies that support both climate resilience and emissions reductions, from climate information systems and early warning tools to energy planning, monitoring and decision-support platforms.\n\nThe new membership builds on an already growing collaboration between the Technology Mechanism and the DPGA, including the launch of the\u0026nbsp;Digital Public Goods for Climate Action Collection, co-stewarded by the TEC, the CTCN and the DPGA Secretariat \u2013 a curated set of open digital solutions with demonstrated potential to support climate mitigation and adaptation efforts.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe collection helps governments, funders and practitioners identify trusted digital tools that can be adapted, adopted and scaled across different contexts. It also highlights opportunities to strengthen interoperability and address gaps where additional climate-focused digital solutions are needed.\n\nThe collaboration also supports the Technology Mechanism\u2019s broader work in digital innovation, including its #AI4ClimateAction Initiative.\u0026nbsp;\n\nSince 2023, this initiative has promoted the practical applications of artificial intelligence to support climate action, with a particular focus on Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States.\n\nReflecting on the significance of the new membership, Ariesta Ningrum, CTCN Director, said: \u201cPartnerships are central to the CTCN\u2019s mission of supporting developing countries in accessing and deploying climate technologies. As we enter a new chapter under the Bel\u00e9m Technology Implementation Programme and our new programme of work, joining the DPGA strengthens our ability to connect governments, technology providers, practitioners and innovators around open and scalable digital solutions.\u201d\n\nLiv Marte Nordhaug, Chief Executive Officer of the DPGA Secretariat, welcomed UN Climate Change and the CTCN as new members of the Alliance. She said: \u201cThe Technology Mechanism\u2019s leadership on climate technology and initiatives such as #AI4ClimateAction makes it a valuable addition to the DPGA. We are excited to strengthen our collaboration to ensure that trusted and open digital solutions are delivering meaningful climate impact.\u201d\n\nTogether, the Technology Mechanism and the DPGA will continue to explore opportunities to advance digital public goods, artificial intelligence and climate technology innovation, helping countries access and deploy solutions that support climate resilience, adaptation and mitigation efforts.\n\nThe CTCN actions are included in the\u0026nbsp;Membership Profile.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/%2815.04%29%20DPGs%20for%20Climate%20Action.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-06-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/09\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Advancing Climate Innovation and Resilience in Suriname","nid":"42440","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-advancing-climate-innovation-and-resilience-suriname","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\n\u0026nbsp;\nAdvancing Climate Innovation and Resilience in Suriname\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 18 June 2026\n\u0026nbsp;\nSuriname faces increasing climate-related challenges, including impacts on its forests, agricultural systems, energy security, and vulnerable low-lying coastal areas. While the country benefits from extensive forest cover and rich natural resources, it has limited capacity to develop, adopt, and deploy climate technologies needed to support long-term adaptation and resilience. In addition, the national innovation ecosystem remains fragmented, with limited research and development capacity, weak coordination among stakeholders, and insufficient access to finance, technical infrastructure, and specialized skills.\nThe technical assistance will support the establishment and strengthening of the Innovation Network Suriname as a platform to advance climate technology development and deployment. The assistance will focus on improving institutional coordination, enhancing human and technical capacities, strengthening innovation support structures, and expanding access to global knowledge, tools, and partnerships. Particular attention will be given to supporting SMEs, fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship, and creating opportunities for youth and women to participate in climate technology solutions. Some of the expected outputs include:\n\nStakeholder mapping, inception report, and establishment of Project Steering Committee;\nBaseline assessment of the innovation ecosystem and development of governance and policy recommendations;\nDefinition of Innovation Network functions, required skills, and collaboration frameworks;\nKnowledge-sharing products, including case studies, communication materials, and toolkits;\nCapacity-building programme including training modules, Training of Trainers, and delivery of training sessions;\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Marketplace (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline for applications: 18 June 2026.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Suriname-2.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-05-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/29\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Development of an Integrated Waste Management and Circular Economy Roadmap for Kyrgyz Republic","nid":"42420","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-development-integrated-waste-management-and-circular-economy","Body":"\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nDevelopment of an Integrated Waste Management and Circular Economy Roadmap for the Kyrgyz Republic (2025\u20132030), including the Conceptual Design of a Pilot Deposit-Return System\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 28 May 2026\n\u0026nbsp;\nKyrgyz Republic faces increasing climate pressures, including rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and growing stress on urban infrastructure, while more than 90% of municipal waste is still disposed of in outdated landfills and uncontrolled dumpsites. These practices contribute to methane emissions, pollution, and public health risks.\nThe technical assistance will help establish the policy, regulatory, technical, and institutional foundations needed for integrated waste management and circular economy transition. The TA will focus on developing an Integrated Waste Management and Circular Economy Roadmap, a national Deposit-Return System (DRS) concept, conceptual pilot designs for priority waste streams, and a digital monitoring system for waste-related climate benefits.\nThis technical assistance is expected to improve national capacity for low-emission and climate-resilient waste sector transformation, while supporting future investment readiness and climate finance mobilization. In the longer term, the technical assistance aims to reduce landfill dependency, lower methane emissions, improve resource recovery, and accelerate the Kyrgyz Republic\u2019s transition toward a more circular and sustainable economy. Some of the expected outputs include:\n\nInception, baseline, and waste system diagnostics;\nDevelopment of the national roadmap and enabling regulatory framework;\nPreparation of a national DRS concept and conceptual pilot packages;\nDelivery of capacity building, communication toolkit, and digital MRV architecture; and\nDevelopment of a scale-up roadmap, financing strategy, and follow-up investment package.\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Marketplace (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline for applications: 28 May 2026.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Kyrgyz%20Republic.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-05-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/20\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Media Advisory: Belize Hosts Regional Climate Technology Forum as Latin America and the Caribbean Seeks Scalable Resilience Solutions","nid":"42413","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/media-advisory-belize-hosts-regional-climate-technology-forum-latin-america","Body":"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nMedia Advisory\u0026nbsp;\n(Spanish below)\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n19-22 May, 9:00am EST\/ 4:00pm CEST | San Ignacio, Belize | In-person\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nGovernment representatives from across Latin America and the Caribbean, together with international climate experts and financial institutions, will convene in San Ignacio, Belize, for the 2026 LAC National Designated Entities (NDE) Forum, organized by the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and hosted by the Government of Belize.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nThe Forum will highlight regional initiatives on climate resilience and technology deployment, bringing together NDEs to exchange best practice and strengthen collaboration on scaling solutions aligned with countries\u2019 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). These range from using AI to predict droughts and other climate hazards, to nature-based solutions such as mangrove restoration to help protect coastal communities while supporting local livelihoods. Discussions will focus on system-level approaches, including a dedicated capacity\u2011building programme on the water\u2013energy\u2013food nexus, as well as the use of digital tools such as AI, drones, and climate data systems to accelerate climate action.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nParticipants include representatives from major international financial institutions, including the Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, as well as technical experts, CTCN Network members, and regional organizations.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;A Networking Fair will connect selected technology providers with NDEs to support sustained collaboration.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nThe Forum takes place amid growing efforts across Latin America and the Caribbean to scale climate technologies in response to intensifying climate impacts, and follows recent decisions by United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change\u0026nbsp; (UNFCCC)\u2014such as the #AI4ClimateAction Initiative and the Bel\u00e9m Technology Implementation Programme\u2014calling for faster deployment and stronger capacity-building in developing countries.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nHigh-Level Speakers include:\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\nEdalmi Pinelo, Chief Climate Change Officer, National Climate Change Office, Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, Belize\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\nHon. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, Belize\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\nAriesta Ningrum, Director, Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\nRepresentatives of the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee and CTCN Advisory Board\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nQuotes\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\nGovernment of Belize\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u201cAs a small, climate\u2011vulnerable country, we know first-hand that access to the right technologies can make the difference between setbacks and resilience. Through this Forum, we aim to deepen regional cooperation, unlock new opportunities for climate\u2011smart investments, and showcase how innovation on the ground can support our NDCs while improving the lives of our people.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Hon. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development and Climate Change\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u201cThis Forum is a unique opportunity for Belize and our regional partners to move from talking about climate technologies to scaling them in practice. By bringing together NDEs, financial institutions and technical experts, we can identify solutions that respond directly to country needs from the water\u2013energy\u2013food nexus to emerging digital tools like AI and drones. Belize is committed to using this platform to strengthen cooperation, build capacity, and accelerate system-wide transformation in line with our national climate goals.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u2014 Edalmi Pinelo, Chief Climate Change Officer, National Climate Change Office, Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, Belize\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nUNEP\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u201cAt a time when climate impacts are intensifying across Latin America and the Caribbean, such as extreme heat stress, the compounding effects of sea-level rise and coastal erosion, the damage effected upon key marine ecosystems such as coral reefs, and the vast economic impacts, strengthening the deployment of climate technologies is critical. Regional collaboration and knowledge-sharing platforms like this Forum play a key role in accelerating solutions that are tailored to country needs and priorities.\u202fWe are pleased to see this meeting being hosted in Belize \u2013 one of the key advocates and exemplars in the Caribbean for climate and blue financing\u201d.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n- Juan Bello, UNEP Regional Director and Representative, Latin America and the Caribbean.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nCTCN\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u201cClimate technologies are not abstract - they deliver real solutions on the ground in vulnerable communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. In Belize, for example, CTCN has supported groundwater mapping and a national agroforestry policy in line with the needs spelled out in their NDC. In Colombia, CTCN has supported efforts to strengthen climate resilience through mangrove restoration, which protect coastal communities and create jobs. This Forum is about accelerating a shift from individual solutions to system-wide transformation that delivers impact at scale.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u2014 Ariesta Ningrum, Director, CTCN\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nAbout the Climate Technology Centre and Network (UN CTCN)\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nThe CTCN is the implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low-carbon and climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nMedia Contact\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nIsabel Hagbrink\u0026nbsp;UN CTCN\u0026nbsp;Email: unep-newsdesk@un.org\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n Comunicado de prensa\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\nBelice acoge Foro Regional sobre Tecnolog\u00edas Clim\u00e1ticas en un momento clave para que Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe impulsen soluciones de resiliencia escalables\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n19\u201322 de mayo, 9:00am EST \/ 4:00pm CEST | San Ignacio, Belice\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nRepresentantes gubernamentales de Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe, junto a expertos internacionales en clima e instituciones financieras, se reunir\u00e1n en San Ignacio, Belice, para el Foro 2026 de Entidades Nacionales Designadas (NDE) de ALC, organizado por el Centro y Red de Tecnolog\u00eda del Clima de la ONU (CTCN) y acogido por el Gobierno de Belice.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nEl Foro destacar\u00e1 iniciativas regionales sobre resiliencia clim\u00e1tica y despliegue de tecnolog\u00edas, reuniendo a las NDE para intercambiar buenas pr\u00e1cticas y fortalecer la colaboraci\u00f3n en la ampliaci\u00f3n de soluciones alineadas con las Contribuciones Determinadas a Nivel Nacional (NDC) de los pa\u00edses. Estas incluyen el uso de inteligencia artificial (IA) para predecir sequ\u00edas y otros riesgos clim\u00e1ticos, las solues basadas en la naturaleza, como la restauraci\u00f3n de manglares para proteger a las comunidades costeras y apoyar los medios de vida locales.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nLas discusiones se centrar\u00e1n en enfoques a nivel de sistemas, incluidos un programa dedicado de creaci\u00f3n de capacidades sobre el nexo agua\u2013energ\u00eda\u2013alimentos, as\u00ed como el uso de herramientas digitales como IA, drones y sistemas de datos clim\u00e1ticos para acelerar la acci\u00f3n clim\u00e1tica.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nEntre los participantes se encuentran representantes de instituciones financieras internacionales, como el Fondo Verde para el Clima, el Fondo para el Medio Ambiente Mundial, el Banco Mundial, el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo, as\u00ed como expertos t\u00e9cnicos, miembros de la Red del CTCN y organizaciones regionales.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nAdicionalmente, una Feria de Networking conectar\u00e1 a proveedores de tecnolog\u00eda seleccionados con las NDE para apoyar una colaboraci\u00f3n sostenida.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nEl Foro se lleva a cabo en un contexto de crecientes esfuerzos en Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe para ampliar tecnolog\u00edas clim\u00e1ticas en respuesta al aumento de los impactos clim\u00e1ticos, y sigue a decisiones recientes de la Convenci\u00f3n Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Clim\u00e1tico (CMNUCC), como la Iniciativa #AI4ClimateAction y el Programa de Implementaci\u00f3n Tecnol\u00f3gica de Bel\u00e9m, que llaman a un despliegue m\u00e1s r\u00e1pido y a un fortalecimiento de las capacidades en los pa\u00edses en desarrollo.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nOradores de alto nivel\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\nEdalmi Pinelo, Jefa de Cambio Clim\u00e1tico, Oficina Nacional de Cambio Clim\u00e1tico, Ministerio de Desarrollo Sostenible y Cambio Clim\u00e1tico, Belice\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\nHon. Orlando Habet, Ministro de Desarrollo Sostenible y Cambio Clim\u00e1tico, Belice\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\nAriesta Ningrum, Directora, Centro y Red de Tecnolog\u00eda del Clima (CTCN)\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\nRepresentantes del Comit\u00e9 Ejecutivo de Tecnolog\u00eda de la CMNUCC y de la Junta Asesora del CTCN\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\nCitas por parte de los actores clave:\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nGobierno de Belice\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u201cComo un pa\u00eds peque\u00f1o y vulnerable al clima, sabemos de primera mano que el acceso a las tecnolog\u00edas adecuadas puede marcar la diferencia entre retrocesos y resiliencia. A trav\u00e9s de este Foro, buscamos profundizar la cooperaci\u00f3n regional, desbloquear nuevas oportunidades para inversiones clim\u00e1ticamente inteligentes y mostrar c\u00f3mo la innovaci\u00f3n sobre el terreno puede apoyar nuestras NDC mientras mejora la vida de nuestra gente.\u201d \u2014 Hon. Orlando Habet, Ministro de Desarrollo Sostenible y Cambio Clim\u00e1tico.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u201cEste Foro es una oportunidad \u00fanica para que Belice y nuestros socios regionales pasemos de hablar sobre tecnolog\u00edas clim\u00e1ticas a escalarlas en la pr\u00e1ctica. Al reunir a NDE, instituciones financieras y expertos t\u00e9cnicos, podemos identificar soluciones que respondan directamente a las necesidades de los pa\u00edses, desde el nexo agua\u2013energ\u00eda\u2013alimentos hasta herramientas digitales emergentes como la IA y los drones. Belice est\u00e1 comprometido a utilizar esta plataforma para fortalecer la cooperaci\u00f3n, desarrollar capacidades y acelerar la transformaci\u00f3n sist\u00e9mica en l\u00ednea con nuestras metas clim\u00e1ticas nacionales.\u201d \u2014 Edalmi Pinelo, Jefa de Cambio Clim\u00e1tico, Oficina Nacional de Cambio Clim\u00e1tico, Ministerio de Desarrollo Sostenible y Cambio Clim\u00e1tico, Belice\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente (PNUMA)\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u201cEn un momento en que los impactos clim\u00e1ticos se intensifican en Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe \u2014como el estr\u00e9s t\u00e9rmico extremo, los efectos combinados del aumento del nivel del mar y la erosi\u00f3n costera, los da\u00f1os a ecosistemas marinos clave como los arrecifes de coral y los vastos impactos econ\u00f3micos\u2014 fortalecer el despliegue de tecnolog\u00edas clim\u00e1ticas es fundamental. La colaboraci\u00f3n regional y las plataformas de intercambio de conocimientos como este Foro desempe\u00f1an un papel clave en acelerar soluciones adaptadas a las necesidades y prioridades de los pa\u00edses. Nos complace ver que esta reuni\u00f3n se celebra en Belice, uno de los principales defensores y ejemplos en el Caribe en materia de financiamiento clim\u00e1tico y azul.\u201d \u2014 Juan Bello, Director y Representante Regional del PNUMA para Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nCTCN\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\u201cLas tecnolog\u00edas clim\u00e1ticas no son abstractas: ofrecen soluciones reales sobre el terreno en comunidades vulnerables de Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe. En Belice, por ejemplo, el CTCN ha apoyado el mapeo de aguas subterr\u00e1neas y una pol\u00edtica nacional de agroforester\u00eda alineada con las necesidades expresadas en su NDC. En Colombia, el CTCN ha apoyado esfuerzos para fortalecer la resiliencia clim\u00e1tica mediante la restauraci\u00f3n de manglares, que protege a las comunidades costeras y genera empleo. Este Foro trata de acelerar la transici\u00f3n de soluciones individuales a una transformaci\u00f3n sist\u00e9mica que genere impacto a escala.\u201d \u2014 Ariesta Ningrum, Directora, CTCN\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nAcerca del Centro y Red de Tecnolog\u00eda del Clima (CTCN) de la ONU\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nEl CTCN es el brazo de implementaci\u00f3n del Mecanismo Tecnol\u00f3gico de la Convenci\u00f3n Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Clim\u00e1tico (CMNUCC), alojado por el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente (PNUMA). Promueve la transferencia acelerada de tecnolog\u00edas ambientalmente racionales para el desarrollo con bajas emisiones y resiliente al clima, a solicitud de los pa\u00edses en desarrollo.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nContacto para Medios\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nIsabel Hagbrink UN CTCN\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nEmail: unep-newsdesk@un.org\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/NDE%20Belize%20-%20Banner_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-05-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/19\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/belize-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBelize\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Comprehensive feasibility study for Nepal\u2019s integrated cement, green hydrogen, and urea production plant project","nid":"42387","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-comprehensive-feasibility-study-nepal-s-integrated-cement-green","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\n\u0026nbsp;\nComprehensive Feasibility Study for Nepal\u2019s Integrated Cement, Green Hydrogen, and Urea Production Plant Project\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 28 May 2026\n\u0026nbsp;\nNepal is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change despite contributing only around 0.04% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The country is already experiencing glacier melt, floods, droughts, and hydrological variability that threaten food security, water resources, and economic development. At the same time, Nepal remains heavily dependent on imported urea fertilizer, with annual demand estimated at around 800,000 metric tons, creating a significant fiscal and foreign exchange burden.\nDespite these challenges, Nepal has significant untapped hydropower potential that could support low-carbon industrial development. To address fertilizer security and industrial decarbonization, the Government of Koshi Province has initiated an integrated Green Fertilizer project combining renewable-electricity-based hydrogen production, carbon capture and utilization from the Udayapur Cement Factory, and low-carbon urea synthesis under a public-private partnership model.\nThrough the CTCN, Nepal aims to establish a robust feasibility basis for an integrated green hydrogen and low-carbon urea project. The technical assistance will support technical, economic, financial, institutional, and regulatory assessments, while identifying suitable implementation pathways, investment opportunities, and enabling policy measures.\nIn parallel, the initiative will strengthen stakeholder coordination and national technical capacity related to hydrogen production, carbon capture utilization, and industrial integration. Recommendations on standards, safety guidance, and regulatory frameworks will support future implementation and scale-up. Expected outcomes include:\n\nComprehensive feasibility assessment for an integrated green hydrogen and low-carbon urea project\nIdentification of implementation pathways and investment opportunities\nRecommendations for policy, regulatory, standards, and safety frameworks\nStrengthened stakeholder coordination and technical capacity\n\nThe technical assistance is expected to improve investment readiness and evidence-based decision-making for green hydrogen-based fertilizer production in Nepal, supporting fertilizer security, industrial decarbonization, and climate-resilient economic development.\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Marketplace (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Nepal.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-05-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/14\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Proposals: Climate Adaptation Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean","nid":"42376","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-proposals-climate-adaptation-innovation-latin-america-and-caribbean","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (UN CTCN) has today launched a new call for proposals under the\u0026nbsp;Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA), seeking innovative climate adaptation solutions from across Latin America and the Caribbean.\nThe call for proposals will be open until 18 August 2026. Projects in Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States will be prioritised.\nThrough the AFCIA programme, UN CTCN provides technical assistance to organisations developing innovative approaches to climate adaptation. The programme focuses on supporting transformative and locally led solutions solutions.\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nUp to 40 projects will be selected through the new regional call. Each project can receive up to USD 150,000 in technical assistance support for piloting innovative climate adaptation solutions.\u0026nbsp;\nRather than transferring grants directly, UN CTCN\u2019s programme provides technical assistance support designed to strengthen institutional capacity, facilitate knowledge sharing, and connect projects with specialised expertise and resources.\nWho Can Apply?\nApplications are open to entities based in developing countries that have officially nominated a National Designated Entity (NDE) to the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism.\nThis includes governmental institutions, universities, research centres, NGOs, private-sector entities, and other organizations.\nHow to Apply?\nHere are the instructions for completing an application.\nBefore submitting an application, you must read carefully the guiding questions and selection criteria, which can be found here.\nFor more information about AFCIA,\u0026nbsp;see here.\nOr contact\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20241018_UNEP_Climate%20Action_St.%20Kitts%20and%20Nevis_Duncan%20Moore4385.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-05-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/18\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"As drought sets in, farmers in Saint Kitts and Nevis turn to technology for help","nid":"42327","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/drought-sets-farmers-saint-kitts-and-nevis-turn-technology-help","Body":"\n\n\n\nFor Meshach Alford, a farmer from the town of Saint Paul\u2019s in the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts, the realities of climate change are all too real.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\n\u201cI have planted crops and there has been no water for weeks, for months,\u201d he says. \u201cEven when you put your hand 18 inches [45 centimetres] deep in the soil, it\u2019s still dry.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nFarmer Meshach Alford is among those who welcomed a system that helps predict droughts in St Kitts and Nevis. Credit: UNEP\/Duncan Moore\u0026nbsp;\nSaint Kitts and Nevis\u2014a twin-island nation\u2014is increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, including drought. Rainfall is the sole source of potable water in the country and dwindling precipitation has meant that 80 per cent of Saint Kitts residents suffer from regular water outages.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cWhat was considered as a wet season is no longer a wet season,\u201d says Cheryl Jeffers, a chief technical officer within the Saint Kitts and Nevis Climate Action Unit. \u201cSo, it creates some sense of confusion, especially towards the agriculture sector, in determining what to plant and when to plant.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nTo help farmers contend with drought, the United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) \u2013 with tech company HR Wallingford and the Saint Kitts and Nevis Department of Environment \u2013 developed a system that can forecast droughts and predict groundwater availability.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nThe system analyses data collected from satellites and remote monitoring stations around the country, producing a drought risk map. The island\u2019s meteorological agency, Saint Kitts and Nevis\u2019 Met Office, relays the forecast to farmers groups over WhatsApp. So-called extension officers then visit farmers and advise them on when to plant.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nCheryl Jeffers at the Saint Kitts\u2019 Met Service. The Met Service gathers climate data and then relays the drought forecast to farmer groups over a mobile phone messaging app. Credit: UNEP\/Duncan Moore\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nDrought is a relatively new phenomenon for Saint Kitts and Nevis, with the first one occurring in 2015, says Ariesta Ningrum, Director of the CTCN, which is housed within the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Water shortages are symptomatic of a fast-changing climate in the Caribbean, where rising temperatures are altering rainfall patterns. UNEP\u2019s Adaptation Gap Report 2024 warned that island nations, like Saint Kitts and Nevis, are especially vulnerable to this climatic upheaval, which experts say also risks driving up sea levels.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0022Leveraging climate technologies \u2013 such as advanced weather forecasting systems \u2013 is essential to safeguard lives and protect crops in the face of natural disasters,\u0022 says Ningrum.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Adaptation Gap Report estimates that a group of 39 small island developing states \u2013 including Saint Kitts and Nevis - will need more than U$5 billion annually to adapt to climate change. But those nations only have access to a fraction of that funding, the report found.\u0026nbsp;\nAlford, the farmer from Saint Paul\u2019s, plants a variety of crops on his 11-hectare farm, but water access has long been an issue. He says the forecasting system will allow farmers to pre-empt inclement weather and help boost yields.\u0026nbsp;\nThe forecasting system, the result of a 21-month-project, debuted in December 2021, and covered both Saint Kitts and Nevis.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cThis system has the potential to be scaled up in other vulnerable regions facing similar climate challenges, ensuring food security and sustainability in the face of climate change,\u201d says Gina Tsarouchi, a Principal Engineer at HR Wallingford.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nMonitoring stations dotted across St. Kitts and Nevis help meteorologists predict droughts. Credit: UNEP\/Duncan Moore\u0026nbsp;\nIn the years to come, the country\u2019s farmers are expected to face increased competition for water from both the housing and tourism sectors.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cAs a very vulnerable small island developing state, we need to make efficient use of all the resources that we have,\u201d Jeffers says. \u201cAnd for us to do that, the first step is to access reliable data that can inform decision making.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20241017_UNEP_Climate%20Action_St.%20Kitts%20and%20Nevis_Duncan%20Moore4378.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-01-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/30\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Development and Implementation of an Integrated Parametric Agricultural Insurance and Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) to Enhance Climate Resilience for Smallholder Farmers in Burundi","nid":"42313","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-development-and-implementation-integrated-parametric-agricultural","Body":"The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nBlockchain-based Parametric Agricultural Insurance for Resilient Agriculture in Burundi\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 11 May 2026\n\u0026nbsp;\nBurundi is among the most climate-vulnerable countries globally, with an economy heavily dependent on agriculture. The sector contributes around 30% of GDP and employs nearly 90% of the labor force, most of whom are smallholder farmers relying on rain-fed subsistence farming. Increasing climate variability, including recurrent droughts, floods, and shifting rainfall patterns, poses significant risks to agricultural productivity, food security, and rural livelihoods.\nDespite the availability of climate-smart agricultural technologies, adoption remains limited due to the lack of financial protection against climate risks. Burundi currently has no formal agricultural insurance system, leaving farmers and financial institutions exposed to climate-related losses. This high-risk environment constrains access to credit and limits investment in resilient agricultural practices.\nThrough the CTCN, Burundi aims to develop an integrated financial solution to reduce climate risk and unlock investment in climate-smart agriculture. The technical assistance will support the design of a parametric agricultural insurance product, potentially leveraging blockchain technology, to enable rapid payouts when predefined climate thresholds, such as rainfall deficits or extreme weather events, are reached.\nIn parallel, the initiative will support the development of a complementary Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) to further de-risk agricultural lending. The assistance will include technical design, a regulatory and institutional roadmap, and a pilot implementation strategy, developed in close collaboration with key national stakeholders to ensure scalability and long-term sustainability.\nExpected outcomes include:\n\nDesign of a parametric agricultural insurance product providing rapid, climate-triggered payouts\nDevelopment of a complementary Credit Guarantee Scheme to support agricultural lending\nRegulatory and institutional roadmap for implementation and scaling\nPilot implementation strategy developed in coordination with national stakeholders\n\nThe technical assistance is expected to enable the pilot deployment of an integrated insurance and credit guarantee mechanism, improving access to finance and financial protection for approximately 5,000 smallholder farmers, while strengthening the resilience of Burundi\u2019s agricultural sector.\nThe CTCN invites qualified experts and firms to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) to participate in this initiative. For further information, visit the UN Global Marketplace (UNGM) or the UN website.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Cuba_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-04-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/24\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New leadership elected to guide CTCN Advisory Board, marking milestone for women in climate technology leadership","nid":"42310","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-leadership-elected-guide-ctcn-advisory-board-marking-milestone-women","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nIncheon, Republic of Korea, 22 April 2026 \u2014 The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) today announced the election of Ketevan Vardosanidze of Georgia as Chair of its Advisory Board and Kaoru Yamaguchi of Japan as Vice-Chair. The appointments were confirmed at the conclusion of the\u0026nbsp;27th Advisory Board meeting, held from 17 to 22 April 2026 in Songdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea.\n\nThe newly elected leadership marks a significant milestone for the CTCN, with both positions held by women, underscoring the\u0026nbsp;inclusive approach in CTCN leadership in advancing climate technology development and transfer.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nKetevan brings extensive experience in climate policy and governance, having supported Georgia\u2019s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture since 2017. Her work has contributed to the development of key national frameworks, including the Climate Change Strategy 2030, its Action Plan, and successive Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). She has also supported the establishment of Georgia\u2019s Climate Change Council and contributed to the development of the country\u2019s draft Climate Law.\n\n\u201cThe energy transition must be not only ambitious, but fair. As we accelerate climate action, we must ensure that technologies and policies deliver tangible benefits for communities across all regions,\u201d said Ketevan. \u201cI look forward to strengthening collaboration across the CTCN Network to support inclusive and effective climate solutions.\u201d\n\nKaoru Yamaguchi serves as Deputy Director at the Global Environment Centre (GEC), where she supports Japan\u2019s Article 6.2 cooperative approach programme in partnership with 32 countries. She has over seven years of experience participating in UNFCCC negotiations, with a focus on technology transfer.\n\n\u201cI look forward to serving as Vice-Chair at a time when CTCN is expanding partnerships both within and beyond the UNFCCC,\u201d said Yamaguchi. \u201cStrengthening enabling environments for technology uptake and bridging early-stage support to large-scale implementation will be critical to delivering meaningful impact.\u201d\n\nThe Advisory Board meeting highlighted continued progress in implementing the CTCN\u2019s Programme of Work and strengthening its role in facilitating climate technology deployment in developing countries. A key milestone announced during the joint session on Friday was the mobilization of USD 43.6 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), enabled through CTCN-supported technical assistance as part of a broader USD 96.9 million programme led by Kenya Commercial Bank. This represents the first instance where CTCN support to a Direct Access Entity has contributed directly to securing full-scale GCF financing.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nThroughout the meeting, Advisory Board members reviewed progress across core areas, including technical assistance delivery, engagement with National Designated Entities (NDEs), and implementation of major programmes such as the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator. Discussions also addressed gender mainstreaming, research and development activities, and progress under the 2023\u20132027 Resource Mobilization and Partnership Strategy.\n\nThe Board endorsed the CTCN\u2019s 2025 financial statement and advanced work on strengthening the Network through the development of a Network Engagement Strategy.\n\nThe meeting brought together representatives from Parties, UNFCCC constituted bodies, observer organizations, and key stakeholders, reflecting the breadth of collaboration underpinning the CTCN\u2019s work.\n\nAdvisory Board members welcomed the newly elected Chair and Vice-Chair, noting that their combined experience in policy, international cooperation, and climate technology will support the CTCN in further enhancing its impact.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9022.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-04-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/22\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN-Supported KCB Proposal Unlocks $96.9 Million to Scale Climate Technologies Across Kenya","nid":"42284","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-supported-kcb-proposal-unlocks-969-million-scale-climate-technologies","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nIn a breakthrough for climate technology deployment, the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has secured financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to the tune of USD 43.6 million dollars for a 96.9 million dollar programme for\u0026nbsp;the establishment and demonstration of a scalable, de-risked local currency lending facility for climate-vulnerable farmers in Kenya. This was facilitated with the initial support from the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and its network member Sustainable Solutions for Africa (SSA), for securing a GCF Project Preparation Facility grant.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nThe programme marks a significant milestone: For the first time, CTCN assistance tailored towards securing a project preparation support from the GCF to a GCF Direct Access Entity (DAE) has directly enabled access to full-scale GCF financing. This initiative will now drive nationwide climate action, bringing climate-smart technologies and green financing to an estimated 935,000 people across the country.\nAt its core, the programme focuses on empowering micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the backbone of Kenya\u2019s economy, to adopt technologies that strengthen resilience, boost productivity, and support sustainable growth.\nCTCN Advisory Board Chair Stephen Minas welcomed the outcome, stating: \u0022This is the CTCN delivering on its promise, unlocking finance at scale that will empower climate-vulnerable communities to build a better future.\u0022\nThe GCF highlights its catalytic role in advancing technology-driven adaptation and mitigation\u0026nbsp;[Footnote]\u0026nbsp;by addressing structural barriers that limit access to climate finance for the most vulnerable. In contexts such as Kenya, MSMEs and farmers face acute exposure to climate shocks, compounded by limited access to finance and continued reliance on inefficient and emissions-intensive practices.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nFrom Early-Stage Support to Transformational Investment\nThis achievement highlights the catalytic role of CTCN in bridging the gap between climate innovation and climate finance.\nFrom the outset, CTCN worked closely with KCB Bank to turn an idea into a bankable, investment-ready programme. Through targeted technical assistance, CTCN:\n\nDeveloped the initial concept note and conducted feasibility assessments.\nStrengthening links between the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism and Finance Mechanism.\nIdentified priority climate technologies tailored to MSME needs.\nProvided policy guidance, capacity building, and access to its global network of experts.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe result is a powerful demonstration of how relatively modest, early-stage technical support can unlock large-scale financing and accelerate the deployment of climate solutions where they are needed most.\n\nStrengthening Resilience and Economic Opportunity in Kenya\nKenya is increasingly vulnerable to climate impacts - from prolonged droughts and erratic rainfall to flooding - affecting agriculture, water systems, energy supply, and public health. These impacts are projected to cost the country up to 2.8% of GDP annually.\nAt the same time, MSMEs, responsible for more than 80% of employment, face significant barriers in accessing the financing needed to invest in climate-smart technologies.\nThis programme directly addresses both challenges by combining finance, technology, and capacity building at scale. Key components include:\n\nAffordable, tailored credit lines for MSMEs.\nDeployment of climate-friendly technologies across agriculture, renewable energy, water efficiency, waste management, and clean production.\nA strong focus on adaptation, gender equality, and inclusive growth.\nClimate risk assessment tools and technical capacity building.\nA Circular Economy Data Hub to foster innovation and knowledge sharing.\u0026nbsp;\n\nBy leveraging KCB Bank\u2019s nationwide network and Kenya\u2019s dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, the programme is uniquely positioned to scale rapidly across the country.\n\u201cThis achievement highlights the strength of the UNFCCC Technology and Finance Mechanisms working hand in hand. The CTCN\u2019s early support helped KCB shape a strong, investment\u2011ready proposal and connect with the Green Climate Fund. By acting as a trusted matchmaker and technical partner, we helped unlock significant resources that will expand access to climate technologies across Kenya. This is exactly the kind of catalytic impact we aim to deliver,\u201d said Ariesta Ningrum, Director of UN CTCN.\n\nA Coalition for Impact\nThe programme brings together a strong coalition of Kenyan and international partners, ensuring that MSMEs receive not just financing, but the full ecosystem of support required to adopt and scale new technologies.\nSome of the key partners include the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre, the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development, the National Environment Management Authority and the Kenya Association of Manufacturers. This multi-stakeholder approach enables a holistic model, combining finance, policy, innovation, and market access.\n\nDelivering Impact at Scale\nThe programme is expected to deliver significant mitigation and adaptation benefits, including:\n\nReduced greenhouse gas emissions\nIncreased resilience of MSMEs to climate shocks\nImproved resource efficiency and cleaner production\nStrengthened technology transfer and local innovation\nLong-term sustainability through circular economy integration\u0026nbsp;\n\nBy closing the gap between climate technology needs and accessible finance, this initiative sets a powerful precedent for future collaboration between national financial institutions, CTCN, and the Green Climate Fund.\n\u0026nbsp;\nGCF Support:\nThrough this initiative, GCF deploys concessional capital in a blended finance structure, anchored by a dedicated credit guarantee, to de-risk local currency lending and expand access to longer-tenor, affordable financing, enabling KCB Bank Kenya Limited to scale investments in climate-smart technologies across high-risk and underserved counties. By combining a dedicated lending facility with a portfolio-based GCF guarantee and targeted technical assistance, the programme addresses both financial and non-financial constraints. The guarantee reduces collateral requirements and credit risk for lending to the hardest\u2011to\u2011reach borrowers, particularly in climate\u2011vulnerable ASAL counties, while enabling the pass\u2011through of concessionality to end beneficiaries. The technical assistance strengthens climate risk assessment frameworks, builds capacity across financial intermediaries and value chains, and enhances market linkages, and supports institutional systems to sustain adoption.\u0026nbsp;\nThis integrated approach not only facilitates immediate access to resilience enhancing \u0026nbsp;solutions for over 112,000 direct beneficiaries across Kenya\u2019s most climate-vulnerable counties, but also establishes a scalable model to crowd in private capital, reinforce market confidence, and accelerate the systemic uptake of resilience-enhancing technologies in alignment with national climate and development priorities.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;[Footnote] The FP targets 52% adaptation and 48% mitigation impact.\n\n\n\n\nFor more details, please take a look here:\n\nCTCN project page:\u0026nbsp;MSMEs\u2019 Climate Sound Technologies for Production Efficiency and Business Value in Kenya\nGCF project page:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.greenclimate.fund\/project\/fp292\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/farm%20irrigation%20photo.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-04-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/14\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Africa\u2019s climate tech leaders convene to drive system transformation","nid":"42253","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/africa-s-climate-tech-leaders-convene-drive-system-transformation","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nMarch 23-26, 2026, Hammamet, Tunisia\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Over 40 policymakers and climate technology leaders from across Africa gather this week to strengthen national systems and fast-track climate technology solutions for resilience and access.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\nOver the course of four days, participants will strengthen regional collaboration, sharpen national project pipelines, and advance practical pathways to scale climate technologies that improve resilience, access, and livelihoods across the continent.\n\nThe Forum convenes annually and brings together National Designated Entities (NDEs), relevant UNFCCC bodies, development partners, and innovators to move beyond project-by-project support toward coordinated, system-level impact. Participants will hear about hands-on tools to align climate technologies with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs), and investment opportunities that, in turn, will help build their capacity to translate policy priorities into fundable, implementable projects.\n\nThe 2026 forum\u2019s edition reflects that urgency, with a clear focus on system transformation through National Systems of Innovation (NSI) and responds to growing demand from countries to connect technology deployment with institutions, finance, skills, and digital tools, including AI, so impact can be sustained long after individual projects end.\n\nOpening the Forum, Tunisia\u2019s\u0026nbsp;Director-General for Sustainable Development at the Department for the Environment of the Ministry of Environment, Mosbah Abaza, framed the moment as a regional inflection point. By hosting the Forum, \u201cTunisia is happy to position itself as a connector which links African priorities with global climate technology cooperation.\u201d\u0026nbsp; He noted that the Forum helps shape a shared agenda where countries \u201cmove together, not alone,\u201d\u0026nbsp;reinforcing Tunisia\u2019s role as an anchor for climate technology cooperation.\n\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\nThroughout this week\u2019s programme, discussions will zero in on experience gained to-date and what system transformation looks like in practice. NDEs will be invited to exchange lessons on building strong national pipelines, mainstreaming gender and inclusion, and strengthening post-implementation monitoring to demonstrate real-world impact.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe recently introduced World Caf\u00e9 sessions will explore transformation across the water\u2013energy\u2013food nexus, buildings, energy systems, business and industry, and sustainable mobility, the areas where coordinated change can unlock both resilience and economic opportunity.\n\nThese conversations matter far beyond the region. Africa\u2019s climate technology priorities, ranging from climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy to digital solutions for service delivery, mirror global challenges of scaling clean technologies equitably. As participants highlight, success in Africa offers replicable models for other developing regions navigating similar transitions.\n\nAs is customary with the previous years, the Forum is held alongside a region-tailored capacity-building programme, with this year\u2019s focus being on National Systems of Innovation for Climate Resilience and Access. As part of this, a dedicated Network Fair and bilateral meetings will further connect countries with solution providers, turning dialogue into actionable agreemnts and partnerships.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Forum also marked a milestone year for the Climate Technology Centre and Network itself.\u0026nbsp;\n\nAriesta Ningrum, Director of the CTCN, reflects on 2026 as a\u0026nbsp;\u201chistoric year\u201d for the CTCN, with its third independent review ongoing and new functions being rolled out. \u201cThese changes\u201d, she emphasized, \u201cwill deepen engagement with NDEs and expand the CTCN\u2019s role across the full technology cycle from enabling environments to deployment and diffusion, signalling a more responsive, demand-driven phase of support.\u201d\n\n\nThe final day helps translate theory into action. Through peer learning, case studies, and project design exercises, NDEs will map how innovation systems \u2013 incubators, accelerators, finance, policy, and data \u2013 can work together to deliver climate resilience and access at scale.\n\nWhile the Forum will conclude this Thursday with one message remaining clear: Africa is ready to lead on climate system transformation, and through collective action, the NDEs are already shaping solutions with global relevance.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nAbout CTCN:\nEstablished by Parties to the UNFCCC, the CTCN supports developing countries in accessing and deploying climate technologies based on national priorities. With over a decade of experience, it has connected nearly 1,000 Network members and supported more than 115 countries through technical assistance, capacity building, and knowledge sharing.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please contact ctcn@un.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_7241.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-03-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/23\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"From Flames To Foresight: How Early Warning Technology Is Protecting Georgia\u2019s Forests (AFCIA)","nid":"42219","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/flames-foresight-how-early-warning-technology-protecting-georgia-s-forests","Body":"\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nFirefighters at the\u0026nbsp;Borjomi-Kharagauli fire station\u0026nbsp;- Photo credit: UN CTCN-Miranda Rikki Tasker\n\u0026nbsp;\nIn the heart of the Caucasus, one of the world\u2019s great biodiversity hotspots, Georgia\u2019s Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, stretches across high ridges and deep valleys. More than half the park is uninterrupted woodland - pine, beech, oak, and spruce. These trees hold the soil in place, cool the air and shelter endangered wildlife like the Caucasian lynx. Forests, which cover 40 percent of Georgia,\u0026nbsp;underpin rural life and the local economy.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \nBut these landscapes are\u0026nbsp;drying.\u0026nbsp;As climate change intensifies, summers stretch longer and winds hit the slopes harder. This means fires now spark more easily and spread faster, leaving charred hillsides behind and forcing communities to confront the sudden danger to their homes and way of life.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cA small fire can turn into a major natural disaster,\u201d warns Davit Kobakhidze, head of the Division of Biodiversity and Conservation.\u0026nbsp;\u201cFires can have a critical impact on biodiversity, habitats and lead to irreversible consequences.\u201d\nUntil recently, there was no reliable way to see these fires as they began, no early alert, no real-time monitoring, only the hope that someone spotted smoke on the horizon.\nIn just hours, flames can erase centuries of growth. And the damage does not end when the fire is out: erosion, soil loss, and long-term degradation scar the economy and ecosystems.\u0026nbsp;In Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, where more than 42,000 hectares of forest blanket the slopes, late detection of fires has been devastating.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nBetween 2007 and 2021, over 600 recorded fires burned around 7,244 hectares of forest, the size of around 10,000 football fields. Some years have been especially severe. In 2017, a large blaze in Borjomi municipality burnt about 943 hectares of forest, showing how quickly a spark can turn into a national concern.\nDali Mamasakhlisashvili, a livestock farmer, remembers one blaze all too clearly:\u0026nbsp; \u201cIt started with a lightning strike. I saw the flames. The fire wasn\u2019t contained until the third day. Everyone joined, children, women, outsiders, to help stop it.\u201d\nFor residents like Dali, the forest is part of daily survival. Around 50 percent of Borjomi-Kharagauli\u2019s forests are designated as traditional use zones, where the communities can graze cattle, collect fuelwood, keep bees, and harvest mushrooms, herbs and medicinal plants.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cWe are farmers, we keep livestock, and timely fire prevention will have a direct impact on our economy, our animals. Without forests, we would not be able to raise livestock or even survive,\u201d warns Dali\u2019s husband, Zurab Mamasakhlisashvili.\nWith tourism in Borjomi-Kharagauli bringing dozens of thousands of visitors each year, tourism workers feel the same urgency.\u0026nbsp;\u201cTourists come to our village to experience our unique nature and environment,\u201d\u0026nbsp;says Nika Tabagari, a young guesthouse owner. When fires strike, fear spreads quickly:\u0026nbsp;\u201cWe were very scared when the fire broke out.\u201d\nThese forests are also a vital watershed, feeding dozens of natural springs, including one that supplies the Borjomi-brand mineral water, popular throughout Eastern Europe. The same springs supply clean tap water to surrounding towns.\u0026nbsp;\nFor the firefighters on the frontlines, the days where these forest fires burn stay with them.\u0026nbsp;\u201cThe most painful moment for firefighters and rescuers is seeing, before your eyes, the destruction of these beautiful places,\u201d recalls firefighter Irakli Metreveli.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nFirefighter and his family in the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Photo credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nTo stop fires before they spread, Georgia has turned to innovative new technologies. With support from the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), together with the\u0026nbsp;Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) and the\u0026nbsp;International Business and Economic Development Center (IBEDC), solar-powered cameras now stand guard on mountain peaks, scanning the forest 360\u00b0 day and night. Linked by satellite to Georgia\u2019s Emergency Situations Service and the National Environmental Protection Agency, the system uses artificial intelligence to detect even a faint wisp of smoke and send alerts within seconds.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nSolar powered cameras standing guard on mountain peak in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Photo credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nOnce an alert appears on the digital map, firefighters are dispatched straight to the marked location. For places too remote or rugged to reach by foot, long-range drones with autopilot capabilities take over, patrolling the forests where fires often start unnoticed. A centralized mapping platform ties all of this together, giving responders a real-time picture of the landscape, and time to act before the flames spread.\n\u201cThe system operates 24\/7, continuously monitoring for smoke,\u201d explains Metreveli, the firefighter.\u0026nbsp;\u201cWhen the system detects smoke, it sends an SMS notification to firefighters. If confirmed as a real fire, immediate response measures are taken.\u201d\nSpeed is everything.\u0026nbsp;\u201cThe main negative side of all the fires was that they were discovered late,\u201d\u0026nbsp;says Levan Sabanidze, Director of the\u0026nbsp;Borjomi-Kharagauli National\u0026nbsp;Park Administration.\u0026nbsp;\u201cIf they had been discovered in time, of course these fires would not have caused the great damage. Therefore, the early detection system is of great importance.\u201d\nNational authorities see the pilot as the first step toward country-wide transformation.\u0026nbsp;\u201cGeorgia is already feeling the effects of climate change, from increased temperatures and extreme weather events,\u201d\u0026nbsp;says Masho Khakhnelidze, Head of the Climate Change Division at Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture. \u201cEarly detection saves time, and in fire management, time saves lives.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nBorjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Photo credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC06993.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-03-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/03\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forest-fire-control-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForest fire control\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Voices from the Ground - Communities adapting to climate change","nid":"42206","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/voices-ground-communities-adapting-climate-change","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nAn overview of AFCIA I projects implemented by UN CTCN and UNDP around the world, supported by the Adaptation Fund.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nAround the world, the UN is supporting climate action that reaches the people who need it most. In this video, you\u2019ll see people on the ground, from smallholder farmers and community leaders to innovators and local partners, sharing firsthand how technology and innovation are helping their communities adapt to a changing climate.\nThese projects and grants are supported by the Adaptation Fund, through the AFCIA I Programme, and implemented by UN CTCN and UNDP.\u0026nbsp;\nFrom forecast systems that warn of deadly floods, to renewable energy solutions that power resilience, to tools that help farmers cope with drought and landslides, these are stories of practical impact. This is how climate adaptation moves from abstract policy to real solutions that strengthen lives, livelihoods, and long-term resilience. Watch, listen, and be inspired by how science, technology, and human ingenuity are transforming the way people confront climate calamities - one community at a time.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC07574.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-02-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/27\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"AFCIA I Impact Report Launch","nid":"42199","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/afcia-i-impact-report-launch","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nOn February 3, 2026, CTCN launched the \u0026nbsp;Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) Phase I Impact Report, showcasing results from the $22.8 million programme funded by the Adaptation Fund and the EU.\u0026nbsp;\nPhase I supported 69 climate adaptation initiatives across 56 countries, each receiving up to USD 250,000 to pilot technologies in vulnerable communities.\nFrom UNEP, Ariesta Ningrum, Eva Comba and Nadege Trocellier joined speakers from the Adaptation Fund Adaptation Fund, EU, UNDP, and project partners who shared insights from implementation on the ground.\u0026nbsp;\nFor the Presentation from the event, please see Event page.\nThe event underscored that AFCIA Phase I is delivering real, measurable impact\u2014driven by strong community engagement, national ownership, and close collaboration with partners. Key lessons included the importance of community buy\u2011in, the need to test technologies before scaling, and the value of generating clear evidence that solutions work, especially in rural settings where traditional practices are deeply rooted.\nSpeakers also highlighted best practices in technology transfer, funding mobilisation, replication, monitoring and learning, and cross\u2011community knowledge sharing. A diverse audience from four continents contributed thoughtful questions and active networking, enriching the discussion.\nLooking ahead, AFCIA Phase II will scale up to more than 200 projects, expand partnerships, and mobilise over $30 million.\nMore on this.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Adaptation%20%26%20Resilience%20Dialogues%202%20-%20AFCIA%20-%20UNEP.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-02-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/03\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"From Pilot to Policy in Zimbabwe: How Solar Drying Is Catalyzing Rural Business and Water Security in Gwanda","nid":"42198","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/pilot-policy-zimbabwe-how-solar-drying-catalyzing-rural-business-and-water","Body":"Last year, we shared the story of how solar-powered drying technology supported by the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and, financed by the European Commission, began transforming women\u2019s livelihoods and protecting woodlands in Gwanda District, Zimbabwe.\u0026nbsp;\nWhat started as a small-scale pilot to dry mopane worms using solar energy is now evolving into something much bigger: a government-backed effort to strengthen rural enterprise, secure water access, and build climate resilience from the ground up.\n\n\n\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \nPhoto Credit: Kuda Pedzisai\nAt the heart of this next phase is the Government of Zimbabwe\u2019s commitment to scale up impact. Through its agencies Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) and the\u0026nbsp;Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA), authorities are financing a new borehole that will bring reliable water to the Gwanda business center. This water source will serve not only local entrepreneurs, but also the nearby health clinic and a school. In a district where climate change has intensified droughts and made farming increasingly unreliable, water is the single most critical resource - essential for hygiene, food preparation, processing activities, and overall community well-being.\nUntil now, the community has depended largely on shallow wells that often dry up during prolonged dry spells. RIDA\u2019s geologists will identify sustainable groundwater sources, ensuring that water infrastructure is climate-resilient and long-lasting. This investment signals a broader recognition: rural enterprise cannot thrive without foundational infrastructure. By securing water access, the government is laying the groundwork for Gwanda\u2019s business center to grow into a vibrant hub of activity.\n\u201cWhat makes this project so successful is that it truly looks at the local resources and ensures that they are protected, preserved and supported. We have great business ideas for scaling up the mopane worm business - we just need a chance to prove it, and additional financing\u0022, says Kudakwashe Pedzisai, Director for Product Development and R\u0026amp;D at OFF \u0026amp; TIE GRID SOLAR COMPANY. \u0022This pilot provided just that - it is not just a technology, it is a critical intervention designed to break a cycle of environmental degradation. This is an opportunity to demonstrate what a community can achieve at small scale - a proof of concept that becomes a local economic engine, helping shift livelihoods from subsistence toward sustainable rural industrialization.\u0022\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n\nPhoto credit: UN CTCN: Miranda Rikki Tasker\nThe solar dryer pilot demonstrated how one piece of climate-smart equipment can unlock new income streams. Traditionally, mopane worms are dried using firewood - contributing to deforestation and degrading the mopane woodlands that sustain the worms themselves. Solar drying reduces the risk of forest fires and the reliance on fuelwood while producing a cleaner, more hygienic product. But the true innovation lies in thinking beyond a single use.\nMopane worms are harvested seasonally, primarily in December-January and March-April. For the rest of the year, the dryer should not sit idle. Community members are now exploring how to diversify its use: drying wild fruits, mushrooms, and honey; processing baobab fruit into powder for juice production; even baking bread and pizza for sale at the business center. During peak harvesting periods, approximately 30,000 people travel to Gwanda - some from as far as Harare - to collect mopane worms. These visitors need food and services. Local production could meet this demand while keeping more value within the community.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \nPhoto Credit: Kuda Pedzisai\nImportantly, the Government of Zimbabwe is treating mopane worms as a strategic national resource. An estimated 80% of Zimbabwe\u2019s population consumes dried mopane worms, and the product also has regional markets in South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia. To protect this valuable industry, the Gwanda District is collaborating with the Forest Commission and the Rural District Council to strengthen sustainability by-laws and forest protection regulations. If mopane woodlands are cut down for fuel, the habitat disappears - and with it, both food security and economic opportunity.\nNew value chains are also emerging. Mopane worm \u201cfrass\u201d (gut material) is being examined as a high-nutrient organic fertilizer with export potential. Meanwhile, baobab fruit, another local asset, will be processed collectively through cooperative models, increasing quality and market access.\nFinancial institutions are taking note. The local bank FBC has expressed strong interest in helping transitioning the initiative from a donor-funded pilot to a commercially viable enterprise by supporting the business model validation, establishing a framework to attract commercial debt, and the mobilization of private finance for upscaling and replication.\nThis alignment between community innovation, government infrastructure investment, environmental protection, and green finance represents a powerful model for rural transformation.\nWhat began as a modest solar drying pilot supported by the CTCN and the European Commission is now catalyzing systemic change. With water security, policy support, diversified value chains, and climate-smart financing, Gwanda is demonstrating how innovation, when embedded in local ownership and national commitment, can turn climate risk into resilient opportunity.\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n\nPhoto credit: UN CTCN: Miranda Rikki Tasker\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20251031_134736.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-02-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/23\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Honduras - Indigenous-Led Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience","nid":"42117","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/honduras-indigenous-led-nature-based-solutions-climate-resilience","Body":"\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nClimate change affects Honduras in profoundly different ways across the country. Along the Caribbean coastline, increasingly intense cyclones threaten lives and infrastructure. In the central and southern regions, prolonged droughts driven by El Ni\u00f1o and La Ni\u00f1a undermine agriculture and water security. At the same time, the country\u2019s mountainous landscape makes many areas highly vulnerable to landslides.\nThese risks are compounded by poverty. Around 68% of the population lives in poverty or extreme poverty, limiting communities\u2019 ability to prepare for and recover from climate shocks. Among the most vulnerable are Indigenous communities \u2014 particularly the Lenca people living in western Honduras around Monta\u00f1a de Celaque National Park \u2014 who depend directly on natural resources for their livelihoods and cultural identity.\nRecognising that lasting resilience must be locally led, a collaboration was formed between community resilience experts from the Government of Honduras (ICF), the UNESCO Chair in Sustainability, and the Universities of Aarhus and Southern Denmark. Supported by the UN CTCN and funded by the Adaptation Fund, the project worked closely with the Lenca community, and the partners to co-design and implement a nature-based adaptation plan grounded in Indigenous knowledge, science and local governance.\nTogether, the group carried out a detailed risk analysis of the park and surrounding areas, mapping zones most exposed to landslides. This process identified priority areas for tree planting to stabilise soils, as well as suitable zones for sustainable agriculture that reduce erosion and disaster risk while protecting ecosystems.\nBeyond technical measures, the project placed strong emphasis on capacity building and cultural preservation. Strengthening local governance structures and safeguarding ancestral land stewardship practices are critical to ensuring that adaptation measures are coordinated, inclusive and sustainable. By empowering women, youth and Indigenous leaders, the initiative reinforces community ownership and long-term resilience.\n\u201cProtecting our territory means protecting our future.\u201dCommunity representative, Lenca People\n\nImpact in numbers\n\n874 Indigenous community members supported\n50% women, 20% youth engaged\nRisk mapping completed for Monta\u00f1a de Celaque National Park\nZoning recommendations submitted to Congress\n\nFor more details on this project, please take a look at the Fact Sheet.\nFor more information on the AFCIA I Programme, click here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Honduras%20project%20pic%20school2.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-01-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/13\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for experts: Agro-environmental Observatory for Climate Adaptation in Cuba","nid":"42116","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-agro-environmental-observatory-climate-adaptation-cuba","Body":"The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\n\u0026nbsp;\nAgro-environmental Observatory for Climate Adaptation in Cuba: Integrating Innovative Technologies into Ecosystem Monitoring and Management\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nDeadline: 19 January 2026\n\u0026nbsp;\nClimate change poses complex challenges to the sustainability of critical ecosystems such as mangroves, agricultural areas, forests, and other natural areas, which are essential for biodiversity, food security, and carbon emission mitigation. The degradation of these ecosystems, combined with a lack of accessible technological tools and technical knowledge for their monitoring and management, limits local capacities to address climate impacts. Cuba faces several urgent problems in monitoring and managing its agricultural, forest, and natural ecosystems, especially in sensitive areas such as mangroves and tropical crops. These challenges are determined by both environmental vulnerabilities and systemic constraints.\nThis technical assistance proposes the creation of an Agro-Environmental Observatory as an innovative platform for monitoring agricultural and natural ecosystems, with an emphasis on tropical crops and using advanced technologies such as soil and weather sensors, multispectral drones, machine learning, and satellite observation to provide data on sensitive areas such as mangroves. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nIdentification and prioritization of precision agriculture and environmental monitoring technologies;\nDevelopment of a monitoring system based on observation using remote sensing;\nSpecialized training in environmental monitoring technologies and precision agriculture for students, technicians, researchers and local producers.\n\nThe CTCN invites qualified experts and firms to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) to participate in this initiative. For further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Cuba.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-01-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/09\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Thailand -Using Blockchain Insurance to Protect Farmers from Climate Shocks","nid":"42112","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/thailand-using-blockchain-insurance-protect-farmers-climate-shocks","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nClimate variability in Thailand has led to increasingly frequent floods and droughts, resulting in significant crop losses for farmers. Despite this growing risk, fewer than 10% of Thai farmers are covered by crop insurance. High administrative costs, slow claim processing and limited trust in traditional insurance schemes have prevented wider uptake \u2014 leaving smallholder farmers exposed to climate shocks.\n\u0026nbsp;\nTo address these challenges, Thailand\u2019s Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) explored the potential of blockchain-based parametric insurance, a project supported by UN CTCN and the AFCIA I Programme. Unlike conventional insurance, parametric models trigger automatic payouts based on predefined climate indicators, such as rainfall thresholds, rather than damage assessments.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThrough a detailed feasibility study, the project examined how blockchain technology and smart contracts could increase transparency, reduce administrative costs and significantly shorten payout times. Results showed that administrative costs could be reduced by up to 40%, with payouts delivered within 48 hours of a qualifying climate event.\n\u0026nbsp;\nBased on these findings, a pilot programme was designed targeting 5,000 farmers in flood- and drought-prone provinces. The initial focus is on rice and cassava production, with plans to expand to additional crops. By linking climate data directly to payouts, the model helps farmers recover faster and maintain income stability after extreme weather events.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cBlockchain offers transparency, speed and trust \u2014 essential ingredients for protecting farmers from climate risks.\u201dDr. Surachai Sathitkunarat, President, NXPO\n\nImpact in numbers:\n\n\n5,000 farmers targeted (50% women, 10% youth)\n\n\n3 million hectares covered\n\n\nUSD 77,000 in estimated seasonal revenue protected\n\n\nLink to this project\u0027s Fact Sheet, with more details.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nTo learn more about the AFCIA I Programme and it\u0027s impacts on the ground, click here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/aerial-shot-long-road-surrounded-by-trees-fields.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-01-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/12\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Artificial Intelligence Pilot for Non-Revenue Water Reduction in Tocopilla, Chile","nid":"42097","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-artificial-intelligence-pilot-non-revenue-water-reduction","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\n\u0026nbsp;\nArtificial Intelligence \u2013 Based Reduction of Non-Revenue Water in Urban Drinking Water Systems in Chile: Pilot Implementation in Tocopilla\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 19 January 2026\nChile faces increasing climate-related pressures on its water resources, driven by prolonged drought, declining precipitation, and rising temperatures. These trends have significantly reduced surface water availability and intensified hydrological droughts, placing urban water systems under growing stress, particularly in central and northern regions. Climate change impacts, combined with structural challenges in water governance and infrastructure, pose serious risks to water security for human consumption.\nWater losses in drinking water supply systems remain a critical challenge. Despite national commitments under the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the Long-Term Climate Strategy, and the National Water Resources Strategy to reduce non-revenue water (NRW) by at least 25\u201330% by 2030, current loss levels remain high in several urban systems. In Tocopilla, a coastal commune historically affected by heavy industrial activity and environmental vulnerability, NRW reaches approximately 39%. The city relies heavily on energy-intensive desalinated water, making water loss reduction essential for both climate adaptation and mitigation, as well as for improving service resilience and efficiency.\nWhile utilities such as Aguas Antofagasta have invested in smart meters, acoustic sensors, and monitoring infrastructure, the effective application of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence for leak detection and network optimization remains constrained by data integration challenges, limited calibration datasets, and insufficient institutional capacity. These barriers reduce the potential to fully leverage existing technologies and to generate scalable, evidence-based solutions for NRW reduction.\nThrough the CTCN, Chile will strengthen technical and institutional capacities to pilot and operationalize AI-based solutions for reducing non-revenue water in urban drinking water systems. The technical assistance will support the integration of existing network data, enhance analytical capabilities, and generate practical evidence to inform decision-making and replication at national level. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nDesign and implementation of an AI-based pilot for leak detection and NRW reduction in the urban drinking water network of Tocopilla;\nTechnical assessment of data availability, quality, and integration needs to support machine-learning applications in water loss management;\nCapacity building and knowledge products to support adoption, scaling, and replication of AI-enabled NRW reduction approaches across Chile.\n\nThe CTCN invites qualified experts and firms to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) to participate in this initiative. For further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Uruguay_1.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-01-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/05\/2026 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for experts: Climate-Smart Aquaculture Zoning in Sierra Leone: Development of a GIS-Based Decision-Support Tool to Enhance Resilience and Sustainable Fish Farming","nid":"42088","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-climate-smart-aquaculture-zoning-sierra-leone-development-gis","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\n\u0026nbsp;\nClimate-Smart Aquaculture Zoning in Sierra Leone: Development of a GIS-Based Decision-Support Tool to Enhance Resilience and Sustainable Fish Farming\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nDeadline: 19 January 2026\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSierra Leone faces increasing climate-related threats, including more variable rainfall, rising temperatures, intensified flooding, sea-level rise, and saltwater intrusion, with climate projections indicating that these trends will worsen toward the end of the century. Aquatic ecosystems and aquaculture systems are particularly vulnerable: erratic precipitation and prolonged dry spells disrupt water availability and quality in inland fish farms, while coastal aquaculture is increasingly exposed to flooding, erosion, and salinity changes. These impacts undermine productivity, damage infrastructure, and increase risks for smallholder and commercial aquaculture investments.\nAlthough national strategies such as the Feed Salone Strategy and climate policy instruments, including the NDCs and NAPA, recognize the importance of climate-resilient aquaculture, significant gaps remain in climate-informed spatial planning. In particular, the lack of integrated, high-resolution environmental and climate data, combined with the limited use of GIS-based decision-support tools, constrains effective aquaculture zoning and site selection. As a result, aquaculture development often proceeds without adequate consideration of current and future climate risks, reducing sustainability and long-term returns.\nThrough the CTCN, Sierra Leone will strengthen its technical and institutional capacities to generate, integrate, and apply climate, environmental, and socio-economic data for climate-smart aquaculture zoning. The technical assistance will support evidence-based decision-making by enabling national institutions and extension services to identify suitable and non-suitable areas for aquaculture development under present and projected climate conditions. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nGeneration of climate-informed aquaculture suitability maps integrating hydrology, flood risk, soil characteristics, land use, and climate projections;\nTechnical assessment of climate-resilient aquaculture zoning options, including feasibility, sustainability, and potential for replication at national and sub-national levels;\nDevelopment of a GIS-based decision-support tool and associated capacity-building materials to support implementation and long-term use by national agencies.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Uruguay_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-12-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/26\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"2025 in Review","nid":"42065","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/2025-review","Body":"\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nMessage from the Director\n2025 has been a highly productive and meaningful year for the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). With the valued support of our partners and donors, we successfully concluded two flagship programmes \u2014 AFCIA Phase I supported by the Adaptation Fund and the EC-funded Climate Change and Security Programme \u2014 delivering tangible results for communities and people on the frontlines of climate change. We are pleased to share how these initiatives have translated climate technology into real-world impact, strengthening resilience and livelihoods in climate-vulnerable contexts below.\nBeyond programme delivery, 2025 marked several important milestones for CTCN. We convened Small Island Developing States for the first time in a dedicated dialogue focused on how the most vulnerable countries can harness climate technologies to address escalating climate risks and build long-term resilience. Also, CTCN-supported Gender Just Climate Solutions celebrated its first tenth anniversary, empowering women\u2019s leadership, and promoting gender-responsive technologies across our network.\u0026nbsp;\nAt the global level, a landmark decision by UNFCCC Parties at COP30 in Bel\u00e9m to extend the mandate of the CTCN until 2041, while expanding its functions, sends a powerful signal. It demonstrates that multilateralism is working and reflects strong trust in international cooperation on climate technology, as well as confidence in CTCN\u2019s mission to support developing countries.\nAs we look ahead, we remain deeply committed to working in close partnership with donors, partners, and technology stakeholders worldwide. Together, we will continue to accelerate the development and transfer of climate technologies that help countries meet the challenges of a changing climate and build a more resilient and inclusive future.\nHappy Holidays!\u0026nbsp;\n- Ariesta Ningrum, Director, UN CTCN\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nCameroon - Green Ground All Year Round: How Youth and Women Are Rewilding Northern Cameroon Through Synecoculture\n\n\n\n\n\nUnder the relentless sun in the parched plains of northern Cameroon, where seven in ten families teeter on the edge of food scarcity, students and women are coaxing green crops from dry earth, proving that nature-inspired farming can make degraded drylands bloom again.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n700 kilometers north of the capital Yaound\u00e9, five hundred students and dozens of women farmers are breaking new ground with Cameroon\u2019s first synecoculture initiative. This\u0026nbsp; farming method mimics natural ecosystems by growing diverse, edible plants densely and without chemicals, or tilling. By covering the ground with a variety of plants and avoiding mono cultures, the resilience of the soil grows and yields increase.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cEven in the dry season, we can grow crops. We can cultivate, produce, and sell. Is there anything better than that?!\u201d exclaims Asta Jeanne, President of the Femmes Guidar de Figuil Association.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nColombia - As climate fallout intensifies, Colombian towns turn to an old friend: mangroves\n\u0026nbsp;\nOn Colombia\u2019s remote Pacific coast, the community of Cuerval is restoring its lifeline: mangroves that shield against storms, sustain fisheries, and support local livelihoods. Decades of deforestation, illegal mining, and climate-driven erosion have weakened these vital ecosystems, prompting residents to partner with CTCN and the Regional Autonomous Corporation of Cauca through Cuerval Sostenible. By combining traditional knowledge with modern tools like drones and satellite mapping, the initiative is restoring degraded mangroves, reopening waterways, and promoting sustainable harvesting practices.\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;For families who rely on mangroves for food, shelter, and income, these efforts are not just about conservation - they are about survival and resilience in a changing climate. Discover how Cuerval\u2019s innovative approach is turning the tide for both people and nature.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nGeorgia - Fire Prevention Project\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park in Georgia faces threats from uncontrolled forest fires, exacerbated by climate change. This project implements an integrated monitoring and early warning system for forest fire detection using innovative remote sensing tools. This aims to protect the park\u0027s ecosystems and biodiversity by enabling timely and effective fire prevention and response, enhancing the resilience to climate-related hazards.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nMalawi saves lives, using digitization and AI to understand flood risks\nA new Malawi story tells how Stephen, a community water observer, is helping build resilience against climate disasters. For three decades, he has measured the Phalombe River twice a day, providing vital data for Malawi\u2019s climate database. Until recently, his notes were recorded on paper and collected only monthly, delaying crucial information needed for forecasts and disaster response.\nThanks to a UN CTCN project supported by the Adaptation Fund, Stephen and more than 100 other observers across Malawi are now digitizing their rainfall and river readings in real time. These timely updates are strengthening early warning systems, supporting farmers, and helping protect communities in one of the countries most vulnerable to floods, droughts, and cyclones.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nNepal - Growing food without fear: Hydroponics sows peace where soil fails in Northern Nigeria\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \nNepal\u2019s landscapes shift from subtropical plains to Himalayan peaks in a matter of miles \u2013 and its weather changes just as quickly. As climate change intensifies, farmers face rains that come too hard, too late, or not at all, along with landslides and floods that can wipe out months of work overnight. To help communities stay ahead, Nepal has introduced an AI-powered early warning system in three pilot areas, using three decades of local weather data to generate practical, farm-ready advice on when to sow, irrigate, fertilize, manage pests, or delay harvest. Delivered automatically every three days via SMS, WhatsApp, or email, these forecasts give farmers the information they need \u2013 often faster than the storms themselves. If scaled, the system could reach millions, showing how ministries, scientists, and farmers can build resilience together, one forecast at a time.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nNigeria - Growing Food without Fear - Hydroponics sows peace where soil fails in Northern Nigeria\nIn Nigeria\u2019s arid heartland, innovation is sowing peace and resilience. In Kaduna State - where drought, insecurity, and conflict have uprooted farmers and deepened hunger - solar-powered hydroponic greenhouses are proving that food can flourish without soil or rain.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \nSupported by the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) under the European Commission\u2019s Climate Security programme, which advances climate-resilient, low-carbon solutions in vulnerable regions, and implemented by the Green Habitat Initiative, this pilot enables women to safely grow lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers in compact, solar-powered, water-efficient systems right in their own backyards. Beyond boosting harvests and incomes, hydroponics is easing land pressures, empowering women, and offering a powerful model for food security and stability in areas long scarred by drought and conflict. In a place where farming once meant fear, greenhouses now nurture not only crops, but hope.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nTajikistan - Solar power, stronger women: Yaghnob\u2019s transformation\nThe remote Yaghnob Valley in Tajikistan remains isolated for much of the year, with its residents facing severe energy poverty and reliance on unsustainable fuel sources. In response, The Little Earth, recognized by the CTCN-supported Gender Just Climate Solutions Award, has introduced small-scale solar energy projects and resource-saving technologies to enhance living conditions and promote environmental sustainability. A key focus is empowering women, who are disproportionately affected by energy shortages and social restrictions. Through training in solar technology and energy-efficient solutions, over 40 women from 11 villages are gaining technical skills, reducing household burdens, and contributing to local decision-making, fostering a more resilient and inclusive future.\n\n\n\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nZimbabwe - From Fire to Sun: How Solar Drying Is Transforming Women\u2019s Lives, Woodlands and Mopane Worms\nTraditionally, in Zimbabwe mopane worms are dried using firewood, but this method is becoming unsustainable due to firewood shortages and risk of forest fires. Firewood accounts for 49% of the total energy used in Zimbabwe, with over 90% of rural and urban households relying on it due to frequent power outages. This growing demand, rapid land use changes, and deforestation have significantly reduced the firewood supply. This project supports efficient solar-powered dryers made from inexpensive, locally available materials to improve to provide a protein-rich tasty treat!\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\nGood readings:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEC Climate Change and Security Impact ReportThis Impact Report showcases ten climate-security pilots across developing countries, demonstrating how locally led technologies - from mangrove restoration in Colombia to solar energy, hydroponics, and rainwater harvesting across Africa and the Caribbean - are helping vulnerable communities cut emissions, boost resilience, and strengthen stability on the ground.\nDownload the report.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWIPO\u0027s 4th edition of the Green Technology BookThis edition of the Green Technology Book looks at solutions for confronting climate disasters, highlighting how innovation is transforming disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.Download the Book.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClimate Technology Progress Report 2025The 2025 Climate Technology Progress Report shows how biobased technologies can drive climate and nature goals together, offering a cost-effective path to a sustainable bioeconomy. Designed for policymakers and practitioners, it provides clear guidance for advancing integrated, equitable action ahead of COP30 and beyond.Download the report.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGender Just Climate SolutionsThis special 10-year anniversary edition of the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards highlights a decade of feminist climate leadership, featuring nine interviews with the programme\u2019s champions and supporters, alongside infographics tracing its milestones and impact. It offers a concise, visual journey through the initiative\u2019s evolution, achievements, and the growing global influence of gender-responsive climate action.Download the Book.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Copy%20women%20farmers.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-12-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/19\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Nepal: Faster Than the Flood: Farmers Harness AI to Weather Climate Shocks","nid":"42044","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/nepal-faster-flood-farmers-harness-ai-weather-climate-shocks","Body":"\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nFew places on Earth rise and fall as dramatically as Nepal. From lush subtropical plains to icy Himalayan peaks, the weather shifts as fast as the landscapes unfold. As climate change intensifies, forecasting conditions is getting increasingly tricky.\u0026nbsp; Rain falls too hard, too rarely, or too late. Landslides sweep away homes, floods erase months of farm work overnight, and a change in weather on one ridge can threaten harvests in the valley below.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nOver 80 percent of natural disasters here are triggered by extreme rainfall and temperature swings,\u0026nbsp; and climate-driven flood risk is projected to nearly double by 2030.\n\u201cThere are lots of bad effects of climate change. There are many landslides,\u201d warns Basu Dev Regmi, Secretary at the Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives.\nNepal is ranked among the top ten most climate-vulnerable countries globally, and agriculture, the backbone of the rural economy that supports the livelihood of two-thirds of the population,\u0026nbsp; bears the brunt of those impacts. For farmers, the difference between a good year and a devastating one often hangs on the weather they cannot predict.\n\u201cBefore, we had no idea when such weather would come,\u201d\u0026nbsp;says farmer Chiranjivi Acharya.\u0026nbsp;\u201cJust recently, the very day we planted, the flood came and carried it all off. [...]\u0026nbsp;The next day, we had to go back and plant again.\u201d\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nThe problem is not the absence of data. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology already generates forecasts, but this information is scattered across agencies, sits on government websites that most farmers never visit, and is often written in technical language they cannot understand. Many rural communities have limited internet access, and even when the forecasts reach them, they are too general for Nepal\u2019s sharply contrasting micro-climates, where conditions can shift radically from one hillside to the next. So planting becomes guesswork. Farmers say they \u201cgamble\u201d every season, sowing too early, fertilizing before a storm, or harvesting too late.\nTo break this cycle, Nepal, with support from the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), technical partners\u0026nbsp;RMSI and\u0026nbsp;The Small Earth Nepal, introduced a new early warning system in the communities of Rainas, Bhojpur, and Sarlahi: the Customized Weather and Climate Information System.\n\u201cNepal is full of micro-climatic regions,\u201d\u0026nbsp;explains Shivang Bhatnagar, lead software developer at RMSI.\u0026nbsp;\u201cYou cannot send a single advisory from here to there. [\u2026] Why don\u2019t we create a platform where farmers get the advisory at a village level?\u201d\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\n\u0026nbsp;\nUsing artificial intelligence systems and more than thirty years of local weather data, the system generates 3-day forecasts, 7-day forecasts, and seasonal outlooks, then translates them into practical and accessible advice: when to sow, irrigate, fertilize, control pests, or delay harvest.\nFarmers choose how they receive the guidance, either through SMS, WhatsApp, or email. Most prefer SMS. Every three days, the messages arrive automatically, and the impact is immediate.\n\u201cEveryone gets the message now,\u201d\u0026nbsp;farmer Sarala Chhetri says\u0026nbsp;\u201cNo one\u2019s crops get spoiled anymore. The flood can\u2019t damage it, can\u2019t spoil it, can\u2019t carry it away. Yeah\u2026 it\u2019s very useful, really helpful.\u201d\n\u201cKnowing it ahead of time helps a lot,\u201d\u0026nbsp;says Chiranjivi.\u0026nbsp;\u201cWe can decide when to harvest, when to plant, when to sow the seeds [\u2026] Since we got this mobile app, life has become much easier for us farmers.\u201d\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nMina Kumari Devkota, a rice farmer and buffalo herder, remembers how sudden floods destroyed her fields:\u0026nbsp;\u201cIt flooded over all the rice, covering everything. Mud even entered inside the house.Now, she checks the forecast before making decisions.\u0026nbsp;\u201cThings have really improved now. Please\u2026 you all keep sending the messages, alright?\u201d\nWhat makes the system powerful is its simplicity. A farmer just adds their telephone number to the digital platform, and they\u2019re connected. When they share it with a neighbour, that neighbour can join just as easily. From there, it moves naturally through the community, passed from one household to the next.\n\u201cIt\u2019s not just useful for us; we can also teach others and our neighbors how to use it,\u201d\u0026nbsp;emphasizes Chiranjivi Acharya.\nIn many households, one mis-timed decision in farming can mean debt, hunger, or even children leaving school to help the families recover. That is why this simple innovative technology providing reliable information is making a real difference, stabilizing rural communities .\n\u201cIt\u2019s making them more resilient to climate change,\u201d notes\u0026nbsp;Basu Dev Regmi. \u201cNepalese farmers can improve their crop productivity, conserve their natural resources and have good food and nutrition security for the coming generations.\u201d\nFor a country where agriculture contributes over 20% of Nepal\u2019s GDP, timely weather information\u0026nbsp;is climate adaptation made practical, affordable, and immediate,\u0026nbsp;supporting livelihoods and helping families remain on their land.\nWith a simple message on a basic phone, knowledge reaches them faster than the storm. Neighbor to neighbor, village to village,\u0026nbsp;confidence is returning to communities on the frontlines of climate change.\u0026nbsp;If scaled up, this AI-powered system could reach millions, proving that when ministries, scientists and farmers\u0026nbsp;work side-by-side, resilience is something that can be built one forecast at a time.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/PHOTOS_20250910_CTCN_Customized%20Weather%20and%20Climate%20Information%20System_Nepal_Miranda%20Rikki%20Tasker40.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-12-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/12\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UN Forum brings small island nations together to accelerate climate solutions","nid":"41997","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-forum-brings-small-island-nations-together-accelerate-climate-solutions","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nBrisbane, Australia, December 1, 2025 \u2013 About 15 representatives from small island nations now have access to practical tools, capacity building opportunities, and collaborative platforms as the\u0026nbsp;first-ever Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Forum for NDE convenes in Brisbane, Australia, from 1\u20135 December 2025.\u0026nbsp;\nThe event brings together National Designated Entities (NDEs) and key climate technology contacts from the Pacific, Caribbean, Africa, and Asia to exchange experiences, showcase innovations, and explore new ways to advance climate-resilient, low-emission development.\nHosted by the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and\u0026nbsp;Griffith University, the Forum focuses on strengthening partnerships, scaling up the adoption of climate technologies, and improving access to funding while aligning national efforts with global climate goals.\u0026nbsp;\nThrough interactive sessions, participants learned to co-design solutions, apply behavioural science principles, and drive system transformation, equipping them with skills to enhance the uptake of climate technologies in their countries.\nA highlight of the joint programme was the capacity building sessions, which introduced participants to the Co-create, Build, Engage (CBE) methodology, social impact mapping, stakeholder engagement, and participatory design techniques. These sessions provided practical tools to measure social and environmental impacts, segment target audiences, and design behaviour-change interventions that are both effective and inclusive. Participants explored real-world case studies, applied frameworks such as the COM-B behaviour change model and the Technology Adoption Model, and gained hands-on experience in co-designing locally relevant solutions.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nOpening the Forum, Ariesta Ningrum, Director of the CTCN, noted:\u2028 \u0022This Forum is a platform to share experiences \u2013 linking CTCN technical assistance to NDCs, TNAs, and finance windows. It also builds the skills needed to co-design, justify, and advance high-quality, community-anchored technology projects.\u0022\nEchoing the same sentiments, CTCN Advisory Board Vice Chair, Christian Lohberger, emphasized that \u201cCountries need solutions that are realistic for them to implement. The innovation process should consider local levels of financial and technical capacity so that outcomes are sustainable, equitable, and resilient. This workshop will provide attendees with strategic insights and programming advice for more SIDS-friendly outcomes.\u201d\nProfessor Sharyn Rundle-Thiele, founding director at Griffith University Social Marketing @ Griffith, added on the importance of these approaches:\u0026nbsp;\u0022We will look at how behavioural science can enhance the adoption and uptake of climate technologies to benefit all. The forum demonstrates how collaborative and inclusive approaches such as co-design, behavioural science, and systems methods can help drive long-term, sustainable change that directly benefits small island nations.\u0022\nThe Forum will conclude with site visits to local initiatives on the Sunshine Coast, including Turtle Care, which focuses on conservation efforts around light pollution and turtle habitats, and Blue Heart, an innovative flood management system guided by the Sunshine Coast Council. These visits will provide participants with real-world examples of climate solutions in practice, reinforcing the lessons learned during the five-day programme.\n\u0026nbsp;\nAbout the CTCN:\nEstablished by Parties to the UNFCCC, the CTCN supports developing countries in accessing and deploying climate technologies based on national priorities. With over a decade of experience, it has connected nearly 1,000 Network members and supported more than 115 countries through technical assistance, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. The SIDS Forum highlights how collaboration, co-creation, and practical learning can empower small island nations to accelerate climate action and build resilient futures.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_5789.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-12-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/01\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Burundi: Can this portable dam help Africa counter rising waters?","nid":"41991","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/burundi-can-portable-dam-help-africa-counter-rising-waters","Body":"\n\n\n\nIn the Mpanda Commune in north-western Burundi, a long ribbon of rubber \u2013 about a metre high and two metres wide \u2013 snakes through a farmer\u2019s field before disappearing into foliage.\nA woman is sowing her crops alongside the structure, which is bulging with water and circles much of the commune.\nThe ribbon of rubber, called WaveDam, is designed to protect Mpanda and its 25,000 people from flooding while also acting as a warehouse for water during times of drought \u2014 weather extremes expected to become more common as Burundi\u2019s climate changes.\n\u201cThe project has been very well received by the local population,\u201d said resident Gerard Bucumi. \u201cThe cost of installation was very cheap.\u201d\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nWaveDam is designed to protect the Mpanda commune and its 25,000 people from flooding while acting as a warehouse for water during times of drought. Photo:\u0026nbsp;Reuters\/Evrard Ngendakumana\nWaveDam is part of a wave of cutting-edge technologies that experts hope will help the developing world adapt to the fallout from climate change, which includes floods, rising seas, scorching temperatures and more severe storms. Africa is especially vulnerable. It contributes only around 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and yet 6 of the 10 countries most threatened by climate change are located on the continent.\n\u201cToday, we are reeling from the impacts of climate change,\u201d said Alvin Chandra, Head of the Global Adaptation Network at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). \u201cThe reality, therefore, is that even if we suddenly halt all greenhouse gas emissions, there would still be an urgent need for the world to adapt to withstand extreme weather events. Technological innovation for adaptation opens the door to scale-up solutions.\u201d\nIf humanity does not start reducing greenhouse gas emissions immediately, the need for technological innovation to adapt to climate change will only increase, say experts.\nRace to adapt\nThrough the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator, UNEP, the Climate Technology Centre and Network, and the UN Development Programme are administrating grants to innovative adaptation technologies, such as WaveDam. The hope is that those solutions can be scaled up and help Africa build resilience to flooding and drought. (The fund\u2019s third call for proposals is open for applications until 30 September 2022.)\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nAccording to UNEP\u2019s Adaptation Gap Report 2021, there is an urgent need to scale-up climate adaptation measures and finance. Estimated adaptation costs in developing countries are five to 10 times greater than current public adaptation finance flows, and the gap is widening.\nUNEP has a mandate to help member states scale up planning and action for adapting to climate change. UNEP has supported around 70 adaptation projects in over 50 countries. By 2020, its adaptation project portfolio had mobilized US$340 million on the strength of funding from the Global Environment Facility, the Green Climate Fund and the Adaptation Fund.\nHolding back the waters\nWaveDam, which is portable, was invented in the Netherlands. Two people can fill a 100-metre-section of the barrier in an hour by pumping water into it from a nearby lake or river,\u0026nbsp;explains Omar Saleh, Managing Director of WaveSave,\u0026nbsp;which helped deploy the WaveDam in Mpanda. Building a traditional 100-metre flood barrier with sandbags would take 14 people at least 20 hours, he said.\n\nTwo people can fill a 100-metre-section of the barrier with water in an hour \u2013 a process that is 20 times faster than using sandbags. Photo:\u0026nbsp;Reuters\/Evrard Ngendakumana\nSaleh explained that Mpanda is prone to flooding which destroys crops and this discourages the community from planting. \u201cWaveDam was able to harness the flood water enabling the community to plant and also to use the harnessed water for irrigation during the dry season, thus improving their food security.\u201d\nHe added that the Mpanda Commune project was a pilot and that there were plans to scale up to include a larger area and a larger population.\n\u201cWith this technology and these kinds of projects, food production will increase, and the negative impacts of floods and other climate changes will be reduced,\u201d he added.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have an innovative adaptation project,\u0026nbsp;click here\u0026nbsp;to apply for a grant from the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator programme, phase II. The fund is financed by the Adaptation Fund, and involves a partnership between the\u0026nbsp;United Nations Environment Programme, the Climate Technology Centre and Network, and the UN Development Programme.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CTCN%20Burundi%20SlamDam%20photo.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-11-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/28\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Technology Mechanism showcases climate solutions for SIDS and LDCs at COP30","nid":"41941","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/technology-mechanism-showcases-climate-solutions-sids-and-ldcs-cop30","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nFrom Senegal\u2019s solar breakthroughs to the Maldives\u2019 water resilience, countries demonstrate how climate technologies are driving real-world transformation.\nBel\u00e9m, Brazil, November 10, 2025\u0026nbsp;\u2013 At COP30, the\u0026nbsp;UNFCCC Technology Mechanism \u2014 comprising the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) \u2014 convened an inspiring side event showcasing how innovation, policy, and partnerships are driving low-emission, climate-resilient development across Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs).\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nDespite contributing the least to global emissions, SIDS and LDCs face some of the world\u2019s most severe climate risks. Yet across these regions, technology transfer, local innovation, and global collaboration are helping to turn vulnerability into resilience.\u0026nbsp;\nSpeakers emphasized that COP30 must deliver a credible and equitable plan to close the adaptation, mitigation, and finance gaps, giving the vulnerable nations the means to survive today\u2019s impacts and thrive in a low-carbon future.\nAccording to the\u0026nbsp;Adaptation Gap Report 2025, adaptation finance needs in developing countries are projected to exceed US$310 billion per year by 2035 \u2014 twelve times current international public flows.\u0026nbsp;\nMeanwhile, the\u0026nbsp;Emissions Gap Report 2025 warns that current policies put the world on track for 2.9\u00b0C of warming by 2100, a level that could devastate small islands and low-lying nations through rising seas, coral loss, and intensifying storms.\nFrom Senegal\u2019s solar innovation to the Maldives\u2019 freshwater resilience, Belize\u2019s early warning systems, and Antigua \u0026amp; Barbuda\u2019s national technology planning, countries shared how tailored technological solutions are already turning ambition into measurable impact.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nMme Diouf Sarr, Head of the Climate Change Division, Ministry of Environment, Senegal, highlighted the role of renewable energy in industrial transformation: \u201cSenegal is demonstrating that decarbonizing industry and advancing solar innovation can go hand in hand. Through strong public\u2013private partnerships, we are charting a low-carbon path for our cement sector while pioneering agrivoltaic systems that strengthen both food and energy security.\u201d\nFrom the Maldives, Ms. Raniya Husnu Al Suood, Programme Officer at the Climate Change Department, highlighted the importance of protecting scarce freshwater resources: \u201cIn the Maldives, every drop of freshwater counts. By deploying infiltration gallery systems, we\u2019re protecting groundwater, securing agriculture, and strengthening the resilience of our island communities against saltwater intrusion.\u201d\n\nMs. Edalmi Pinelo, Chief Climate Change Officer, Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, Belize, focused on information and preparedness. \u201cInnovation and technology are central to how we prepare for and respond to climate risks. By improving climate information and early warning systems, we\u2019re empowering decision-makers and communities to act before disasters strike.\u201d\n\nThe CTCN continues to serve as a vital bridge for SIDS and LDCs \u2014 turning national requests into practical, real-world technology solutions. For these nations, it is not an abstract mechanism but a lifeline: connecting national priorities with technologies, partners, and finance. Nearly one-quarter of CTCN\u2019s technical assistance requests originate from LDCs, and one-tenth from SIDS.\u0026nbsp;\nUnder its EU-funded Innovative Climate Solutions programme, the CTCN received a US$2.1 million grant in 2024 to support transformative mitigation projects in these regions. Yet, participants agreed, scaling such efforts will require new financial architecture and stronger political will to ensure equitable access for those most at risk.\n\nAbout the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism:\nEstablished in 2010 under the UNFCCC, the Technology Mechanism aims to enhance the development and transfer of climate technologies to developing countries. It operates through two complementary bodies:\n\nThe Technology Executive Committee (TEC), which provides strategic policy guidance.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), hosted by UNEP, which delivers hands-on technical assistance through a network of over 800 experts from the private sector, research institutions, and civil society.\n\nTogether, they support countries in translating climate ambition into real-world action \u2014 ensuring technologies are available, affordable, and adapted to local needs.\n\u0026nbsp;\nPhotos: UNFCCC Secretariat\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/54915394954_1a9eca9f04_o.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-11-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/10\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for experts: Assessment of innovative adaptation technologies in cities","nid":"41914","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-assessment-innovative-adaptation-technologies-cities","Body":"\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\n\u0026nbsp;\nAssessment of innovative adaptation technologies in cities\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 14 November 2025\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUruguay faces increasing climate threats, including higher temperatures, stronger winds and rainfall, and rising sea levels, with models projecting these trends to intensify by century\u2019s end. Urban areas are especially vulnerable: heatwaves and urban heat islands affect public health and drive up energy use, while wind patterns influence local ventilation and heat dispersion. Although the National Adaptation Plan for Cities (PNA-Ciudades, 2021) advanced understanding of these dynamics, there remain critical gaps in high-resolution temperature and wind data needed to inform effective, evidence-based urban adaptation strategies.\n\n\n\n\nThrough the CTCN, Uruguay will strengthen its technical and institutional capacities to generate, analyze, and apply localized climate data on temperature extremes and wind behavior in urban areas. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nGeneration of knowledge on Urban Heat Island (UHI) risk, including monitoring technologies;\nTechnical feasibility and benefits of the suggested adaptation measures and feasibility of replicability of the proposed monitoring network;\n\nPreparation of a Concept Note to be submitted to the UNFCCC financial mechanism\/ cooperation fund;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Uruguay.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-11-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/04\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for experts: Introducing Phase Change Materials (PCM) into the Gambia\u0026#039;s cold chain to address post-harvest loss and other waste across the primary sector","nid":"41908","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-introducing-phase-change-materials-pcm-gambias-cold-chain-address","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nIntroducing Phase Change Materials (PCM) into the Gambia\u0027s cold chain to address post-harvest loss and other waste across the primary sector\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 14 November 2025\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe Gambia faces growing food insecurity driven by climate change and high post-harvest losses in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and flooding have reduced crop yields, degraded soils, and damaged infrastructure, while limited access to reliable electricity and cooling facilities causes up to 40% losses of perishable goods. These factors threaten rural livelihoods and national food systems, especially as agriculture contributes 20\u201330% of GDP and employs over 70% of the population. Urgent action is needed to introduce sustainable, affordable, and energy-efficient cooling technologies that can reduce food waste and strengthen climate resilience.\nThrough this Technical Assistance (TA), the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is strengthening Gambia\u2019s capacity to address climate-related food security challenges by promoting sustainable cooling solutions. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nDeveloping a mapping of stakeholders and a Steering Committee.\nFeasibility \u0026amp; needs assessment and technology validation.\nPiloting and testing PCM cooling solutions.\nScaling up roadmap and closure workshop.\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Mozambique_6.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-11-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/03\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"From Fire to Sun: How Solar Drying Is Transforming Women\u2019s Lives, Woodlands and Mopane Worms in Rural Zimbabwe","nid":"41896","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/fire-sun-how-solar-drying-transforming-women-s-lives-woodlands-and-mopane","Body":"In southern Zimbabwe\u2019s Gwanda District, semi-arid scrublands give way to vast mopane woodlands, their butterfly-shaped leaves glinting silver in the sun. Twice a year they burst with life as millions of caterpillars, the mopane worm, emerge. This little green creature is a delicacy in local cuisine, rich in protein and prized as one of the most important sources of rural income. Yet the way they are harvested and processed has long threatened not only the forests, but also the people who depend on them.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nFor generations, women have trekked deep into the mopane forests to collect the mopane worms. Harvesting is hazardous: fires often break out, and predators prowl nearby.\u0026nbsp;\u201cOut there in the forest, there are dangers of being attacked by wild animals [\u2026] snakes, hyenas, leopards,\u201d\u0026nbsp;recalls Aquillah Siziba, a youth member of the local cooperative.\nOnce collected, the mopane worms are smoked and dried inside the woodlands over open fires to preserve them. The practice consumes vast amounts of firewood and can cause wildfires.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \nIn 2017 alone, Gwanda harvested 500 tonnes of mopane worms, around 97,500 buckets. Each required half a cubic metre of firewood, consuming nearly 50,000 cubic metres in a single year. The impact is stark: woodlands have been stripped, leaving scars on the land. Without trees to hold the soil, rivers are silting up into long stretches of sand, and the mopane worms themselves decline as their habitat disappears.\n\u201cThe trees have been deforested, especially the Mopane trees. [...] That\u2019s why the Mopane worms are now few, because they have no Mopane trees to feed on,\u201d explains Mkubo Ndlovu, Senior Headman of Garanyemba Community.\nWomen, who form the backbone of the mopane trade, have borne the heaviest burden. Nights spent far from home in the forests exposed them to danger.\u0026nbsp;\u201cBy drying them out there, some are being bitten by snakes, others are being raped, others are even being burnt\u2026 But now, there\u2019s going to be a change. I come here, I dry my Mopane worms, no more dangers,\u201d says Nyathi Ntombizodwa, Secretary of the Lifalethu Cooperative.\nWith support from the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and the Government of Zimbabwe, a modern solar-powered drying facility for processing the mopane worms has been established in the village of Garanyemba near Gwanda. The facility, run by the Lifalethu Cooperative, provides a safe, clean alternative that protects both forests and families. Of its 30 members, 22 are women, clear evidence of how deeply this innovation resonates with them.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nThe dryer is powered entirely by the sun, offering a controlled environment where sudden rains no longer spoil harvests. What once took three days of smoking now takes just ten hours.\u0026nbsp;\u201cWe used to stay for a long time harvesting them, drying them there. But right now, it\u2019s safer and faster,\u201d adds Aquillah Siziba with relief.\nBy cutting the need to burn wood, the dryer also cuts greenhouse gas emissions. With farming forest fires and deforestation responsible for more than half of Zimbabwe\u2019s national emissions, solutions like this directly confront one of the country\u2019s biggest climate challenges.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nAnd in a rural community where grid power may come only once a week, or even once in two, the off-grid system is a vital step toward energy independence.\nThe women of the Lifalethu Cooperative are already taking the dryer further than the project first imagined. What began as a tool for processing mopane worms is quickly becoming a multipurpose hub, drying fruits, vegetables, and nuts. In one of Zimbabwe\u2019s driest districts, it is opening the door to new products that diversify diets and strengthen community health, while creating income all year round.\u0026nbsp;\u201cWe as women are looking at different projects, and the first project we have identified is baking,\u201d shares Nyathi Ntombizodwa with excitement.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: Kuda Pedzisai\n\u0026nbsp;\nLocal leaders like Miclas Ndlovu, Councillor of Ward 13 in Gwanda, see wider potential.\u0026nbsp;\u201cWe\u2019ve got a lot of natural resources that we are going to process here, and we want to package them here. The marula, the umnyi, the baobab and everything. We are centralizing all these activities. It will be a multi-purpose infrastructure.\u201d\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nBy centralising production, packaging locally and avoiding middlemen, the cooperative is cutting costs and travel, while positioning itself for bigger markets. \u201cWe are going to sell locally, nationally, or even as far as the sky can reach,\u201d\u0026nbsp;exclaims Councillor Ndlovu with pride.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cWhen those people from far away hear that there\u2019s a place where they can get mopane worms in large quantities, I\u2019m sure they\u2019ll come here [...] The community will be stronger,\u201d\u0026nbsp;reflects Aquillah Siziba.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nFor community leaders, the change brings dignity.\u0026nbsp;\u201cI see our growth, it has brought great honor. Even if I am walking around my village I walk with my head high. I feel honored,\u201d says Headman Mkubo Ndlovu.\nFor women especially, the change is transformative. \u201cI can say that technology has taken all the burden that we are carrying as women [\u2026] When people are together, they share profit, and those profits will help them as women to sustain their families,\u201d\u0026nbsp;notes Nyathi Ntombizodwa.\nIn a place where climate shocks can wipe out an entire season\u2019s work, the solar dryer is turning fragile harvests into reliable products. By creating variety that can be sold or eaten throughout the year, it makes families more resilient to a changing climate. The project shows how climate technology can turn survival into resilience, and resilience into opportunity.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nAlready, the pilot in Gwanda is sparking interest in neighbouring districts. From protecting forests to easing women\u2019s burdens, from safer harvests to stronger markets, it demonstrates what is possible when clean energy meets local ingenuity. What once relied on fire and risk now runs on sunlight, lighting the way toward a resilient future.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC06459.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-10-31T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/31\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Growing food without Fear: Hydroponics Sows Peace Where Soil Fails in Northern Nigeria","nid":"41895","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/growing-food-without-fear-hydroponics-sows-peace-where-soil-fails-northern","Body":"In the heat of northern Nigeria\u2019s drylands, an agricultural transition is underway. A greenhouse is providing food and safety where parched soil and rising competition for arable land and water are fueling tensions between farmers, nomadic herders and armed groups like Boko Haram. Using no soil and a fraction of the water, solar-powered greenhouses now nurture lush rows of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers in a place where, until recently, nothing grew.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nThis small-scale hydroponics pilot aims to transform how local communities grow food in Kaduna State, one of Nigeria\u2019s regions hardest hit by climate pressures and insecurity. It is supported by the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in partnership with the Green Habitat Initiative.\u0026nbsp;\nConflict has displaced farmers and disrupted food production, leaving behind a trail of fear, especially for women farmers.\u0026nbsp;\u201cEach time I cultivate, the crops are eaten up by the cattles, and each time I go and we fight,\u201d said Agera Teman Liti of the Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation of Nigeria (SWOFON).\u0026nbsp;\u201cAnd I felt my life was endangered so I stopped.\u201d\nEvangeline Edeh, one of the project\u2019s beneficiary farmers, puts it plainly:\u0026nbsp;\u201cWhen the crops failed due to the drought, we were left with no option but to rely on the kindness of our community members for food assistance. The feeling of helplessness was overwhelming, and it was a harsh reminder of the vulnerability of our rural community to climate change.\u201d\nToday, on the fringe of Kubau town stands a greenhouse on dry cracked earth, contrasting with vibrant green crops growing inside, not in soil, but in water and air, defying the harsh conditions.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nThis small-scale hydroponic farm is an innovative, closed-loop system where nutrient-rich water circulates through pipes, trays, and troughs, powered by solar pumps humming steadily in the background. The design maximizes vertical space, with water flowing through tubes across multiple levels, supporting 1,000 plants in layered arrangements on just 150 square meters, less than half the area typically required in traditional farming.\u0026nbsp;\nIn the trough system, designed for heavy-fruiting vegetables, a gravity-fed drip method delivers water with precision, nourishing each seedling with minimal waste. Plants are rooted in Nigerian coco peat and rice husk, a locally sourced byproduct of Kubau, that absorbs water and nutrients efficiently. Vertical trellising allows plants to climb strings suspended from the greenhouse roof, further optimising space. Thanks to the enclosed environment, crops suffer less from pests and infections, reducing the need for pesticides.\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \nBy removing the need for large plots of arable land, hydroponics reduces competition over shrinking natural resources, a key driver of conflict. With food now grown in enclosed, compact and controlled environments, the risk of land disputes, crop destruction from cattle, and violent encounters diminishes significantly.\u0026nbsp;\nOver the past 20 years, nearly all the power cables leading to Kubau have been cut or vandalised, leaving electricity poles tilting along the roadside and loose wires dangling in the wind. Because the project is solar-powered and energy-independent, the system remains resilient amid the collapse of the power grid.\n\u201cYou can harvest close to 9 to 10 times in a year,\u201d explained Kassim Abdullahib, a hydroponics expert supporting the project.\u0026nbsp;\u201cWhereas in an open farm you can do it only twice in a year. Sometimes when you plant outside and there may be drought, you begin to look for water [\u2026] But here there is nothing like drought because you control the temperature, you control the environment, you control the nutrients.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\nFor the first time ever, lettuce has been grown in commercial quantities in the region.\nBuilt within the outskirts of town, the facility provides fresh vegetables and also protection. Women no longer need to walk for hours through unsafe terrain to tend to distant farms.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cBefore the Hydroponics project, we used to farm over there, far away. There were kidnappers,\u201d\u0026nbsp;said Hajiya Suwaiba Musa.\u0026nbsp;\u201dPeople are afraid. But with the coming of hydroponics, we thank God, you don\u2019t have to go deep into the bush to farm. We can produce food within the safety of our compound. [...] In the screen-house behind me, I\u2019ve started my nursery, planting tomatoes and lettuce.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\nIn many rural communities, farming has long come with the risk of violence and assault. But now, with hands-on training in hydroponics, women are moving agriculture into the safety of their own backyards, growing food without fear.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\n\u201cI learned how to make fodder from the hydroponics training,\u201d said Hassana Hamisu as she stands with a plate of sprouting grains, feeding her chickens in her backyard.\u0026nbsp;\u201cThis fodder serves as an alternative to chicken feed, and is much cheaper.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\nEdeh explains the ripple effect of the initiative.\u0026nbsp;\u201cI have noticed a growing interest among women who initially weren\u0027t part of the project. When we started practising it at home, we saw people coming to check it out, and even calling me \u201cmama-hydroponics\u201d,\u0026nbsp;she says chuckling,\u0026nbsp;\u201cwhich is a testament to the impact this project has had.\u201d\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nAnd local artisans are being trained to construct simple greenhouses and hydroponic systems, so as to replicate them across the village in a low-cost way.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nNigeria\u2019s food systems are under increasing pressure. In 2023, the Federal Ministry of Environment declared a state of emergency on food security. Despite its vast agricultural potential, Nigeria faced a trade deficit exceeding \u20a61.000 trillion (over $700 million USD) in agricultural goods that year, its fifth consecutive year of imports exceeding exports. With more than 25 million people at risk of acute food insecurity, innovations like hydroponics offer a chance to break the cycle.\u0026nbsp;(Source:\u0026nbsp;Nairametrics)\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cHydroponic farming is going to increase the resilience of the woman farmer,\u201d noted Agera Teman Liti.\u0026nbsp;\u201cShe doesn\u2019t have to go far, with the insecurity we have in Nigeria. The small space she has within her home that is secured will enable her to produce a lot in the home. So for me and for smallholder women farmers, it\u2019s a welcome idea.\u201d\nThe long-term goal is to ensure food security at the household level, but also to build a foundation for economic empowerment and local food sovereignty.\u0026nbsp;\u201cWe need to share the results of the project, and for the project to scale up to ensure that we are not just producing food for the homes but also to look at it in terms of commercial agriculture,\u201d\u0026nbsp;Agera Teman Liti added.\u0026nbsp;\u201cInstead of importation we can produce all that we need.\u201d\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nIn a landscape ravaged by deforestation, climate change and armed groups like Boko Haram, women who long feared for their safety and faced failed yields are beginning to cultivate vegetables again, and, more radically, to build autonomy and peace. Though this sustainable alternative to traditional rain-fed farming, hydroponics is helping communities build resilience amid drought and conflict.\u0026nbsp;\nAnd in Kaduna, it\u2019s women who are leading the way, proving that even in the harshest conditions, peace can grow when nurtured with care and fueled by innovation.\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nPhotos and video by photographer Miranda Rikki Tasker, on behalf of UN CTCN.\nPlease Note: This initiative is supported by the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), implemented by the Green Habitat Initiative. Funding is provided by the European Commission to advance climate-resilient, low-carbon solutions across vulnerable regions.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1d48ecb9-d1eb-4c20-88eb-12d262a670d0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-10-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/27\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender-mainstreaming\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender mainstreaming\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Green Ground All Year Round: How Youth and Women Are Rewilding Northern Cameroon Through Synecoculture","nid":"41894","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/green-ground-all-year-round-how-youth-and-women-are-rewilding-northern","Body":"Under the relentless sun in the parched plains of northern Cameroon, where seven in ten families teeter on the edge of food scarcity, students and women are coaxing green crops from dry earth, proving that nature-inspired farming can make degraded drylands bloom again.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nIn Garoua 2 and Figuil, two villages located 700 kilometers north of the capital Yaound\u00e9, five hundred students and dozens of women farmers are breaking new ground with Cameroon\u2019s first synecoculture initiative. This\u0026nbsp; farming method mimics natural ecosystems by growing diverse, edible plants densely and without chemicals, or tilling. By covering the ground with a variety of plants and avoiding mono cultures, the resilience of the soil grows and yields increase.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cEven in the dry season, we can grow crops. We can cultivate, produce, and sell. Is there anything better than that?!\u201d exclaims Asta Jeanne, President of the Femmes Guidar de Figuil Association.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nBacked by the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in partnership with\u0026nbsp;Terres des Jeunes,\u0026nbsp;Care Society and Environment (CASE),\u0026nbsp;and Cameroon\u2019s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, this nature-inspired, high-yield system is reviving drained and dry\u0026nbsp; soils, turning abandoned fallows into year-round abundance. These lush polycultures, protected by artisanal woven barriers and thorny hedges from hungry cows and goats, form green oases amid yellow drylands.\n\u201cIn monoculture, you plant once, harvest once, then wait. With synecoculture, it\u2019s continuous: you harvest and replant at the same time,\u201d\u0026nbsp;says Ruth Langsi Yeloma, President of\u0026nbsp;Terre Des Jeunes.\u0026nbsp;\u201cOn cracked land, we managed to grow plants.\u0026nbsp;\nWith erratic rainfalls and soaring temperatures, traditional monocultures are collapsing, leaving communities fearful of mounting hunger, and the reality that climate change and the resulting droughts will only deepen their struggle.\n\u201cWe have a dynamic youth, a dynamic population, but alas, we have a water problem. They are afraid. They have understood the necessity of synecoculture,\u201d\u0026nbsp;stresses Lawan Hassana Hamadjam, the traditional chief of Nyakira in Garoua.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nSynecoculture weaves together dense polycultures whose layered root networks mine moisture at every depth, maximising every precious drop of water. Trees like neem and moringa planted within the crops send their roots deep into hidden aquifers, drawing moisture upward to feed shallow-rooted greens under a cooling canopy. The constant ground cover and shade slow evaporation, locking water into the soil.\n\u201cAll year long, we have green, and green is a source of carbon capture,\u201d\u0026nbsp;noted\u0026nbsp;Ruth Langsi Yeloma.\u0026nbsp;\u201dWe fight climate change with synecoculture. It\u2019s more than a philosophy; we use nature as our guide.\u201d\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nBreaking from conventional practices, farmers are growing chemical-free, organic produce that commands premium prices at local markets. Year-round harvests mean a steady stream of income, and with both quality and quantity rising, farmers can now reinvest in their families and businesses.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cIt\u2019s especially beneficial for women,\u201d\u0026nbsp;insists Asta Jeanne. \u201cHere in northern Cameroon, most wealth belongs to men. It is not the woman who owns the land, the cattle, the goats. Men say vegetables are women\u2019s business, but we know what we gain from it! We sell the vegetables ourselves and so the money is ours; we manage our own earnings. Is there anything better than that?!\u201d\nSynecoculture brings health to the land, the economy and also to the community.\u0026nbsp;\u201cWe eat at least fifteen varieties of leaves,\u201d\u0026nbsp;says Caroline Nguetti, counselor of the Femmes Guidar de Figuil Association.\u0026nbsp;\u201cSince I started eating organic with synecoculture, I no longer have back or kidney problems; it brings me great joy.\u201d\nBeyond improving well-being, synecoculture is also shaping the future of sustainable farming by cultivating a new generation of climate-smart farmers, starting in schools. Here, students, with their hands in the soil, plant, tend and harvest their own greens, proudly filling baskets with leaves they nurtured from seed.\n\u201cThe children were moved. They were very happy. Each one suggested their own plant to grow,\u201d\u0026nbsp;recalls Flora Welcome, director of Tongo 1 Public School.\u0026nbsp;\u201cA child who is well-fed comes to school and loves learning.\u201d\u0026nbsp;Her students now carry fresh greens to their midday meals, and newfound ecological knowledge home.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\nDjetarbodoum Rigober, a student, beams with pride:\u0026nbsp;\u201cThe plants grew. Then we harvested. I will advise my parents to do the same: a garden around our home\u2026 I love synecoculture!\u201d\nFrom national ministries to local classrooms and farms, this multi-level collaboration is yielding valuable insights from each plot by tracking irrigation savings, soil regeneration, and crop yields. With promising results already in hand, the goal is now to scale up the initiative and embed synecoculture into the national curriculum, making climate-smart farming a cornerstone of education and resilience across Cameroon.\n\u201cYou must understand that this project is a major endeavour. If we adopt it, it will save lives by improving health, boosting production, and even restoring a favourable climate,\u201d insists\u0026nbsp;Lawan Hassana Hamadjam.\n\u201cClimate change concerns everyone. Where it used to be hot, it will become even hotter. Where it used to rain less, it will rain even less. This concerns us all, and we are all called to fight this phenomenon,\u201d\u0026nbsp;warns Timoth\u00e9e Kagombe, Climate Change Coordinator at Cameroon\u2019s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development.\u0026nbsp;\u201cWomen are ready to get involved, and this will reduce dependence on weather extremes and strengthen community resilience.\u201d\nIn the face of drought and poverty, synecoculture offers more than food. It works with nature, not against it, to spark economic opportunity, restore health, and build lasting resilience in the face of a changing climate.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cWe said, \u2018Let\u2019s go, let\u2019s try.\u2019 And so we came, we tried, and we saw that it\u2019s profitable. Tomorrow, we\u2019ll start again and we\u2019ll evolve,\u201d concludes Asta Jeanne. \u201cWhy not? We can\u2019t leave it at that.\u201d\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nPhoto credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\n--------------------------------------------\nLink to VIDEO https:\/\/youtu.be\/9CAh0-cqPxQ\nAll photos and video are by photographer Miranda Rikki Tasker\u0026nbsp;\nPlease Note: This initiative is supported by the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in collaboration with Cameroon\u2019s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, and Care Society and Environment (CASE). Funding is provided by the European Commission to advance climate-resilient, low-carbon solutions across vulnerable regions.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC07525.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-10-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/27\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender-mainstreaming\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender mainstreaming\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Support for Establishment of Tanzania Climate Innovation Centre (TCIC) within the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH)","nid":"41834","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-support-establishment-tanzania-climate-innovation-centre-tcic","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nSupport for Establishment of Tanzania Climate Innovation Centre (TCIC) within the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH)\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 27 October 2025\n\u0026nbsp;\nTanzania faces mounting climate challenges, including erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and pressure on water and energy resources, while entrepreneurs developing climate solutions struggle to access finance, skills, and tailored support. To address these gaps, a national Climate Innovation Centre hosted at COSTECH is proposed to provide incubation, mentorship, financing, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMEs. The centre will focus on developing and scaling locally relevant climate technologies, such as solar-powered irrigation and renewable energy for rural enterprises, while building the skills and partnerships needed to grow sustainable, climate-resilient businesses.\nThe CTCN will provide technical assistance to design and operationalize the Tanzania Climate Innovation Centre. This includes addressing key barriers such as the lack of specialized incubation for climate start-ups, limited access to finance, weak R\u0026amp;D-commercialization links, and the absence of supportive regulatory frameworks. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nConduct a comprehensive needs analysis and benchmark International best practices;\nFunctional layout of the Climate Innovation Centre within COSTECH;\nAction plan to establish the proposed TCIC;\nDeveloping an intergrated regulatory sandbox;\nEstablishing TCIC digital platform;\n\nCapacity development of TCIC team and final stakeholders workshop and Centre\u0027s Inauguration.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Tanzania.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-10-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/13\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Smarter Farming: AI\u2019s Role in Ivorian Agriculture","nid":"41833","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-smarter-farming-ai-s-role-ivorian-agriculture","Body":"\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nSmarter Farming: AI\u2019s Role in Ivorian Agriculture\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 27 October 2025\n\u0026nbsp;\nC\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, the world\u2019s top producer of cocoa, cotton, and rubber, relies heavily on agriculture, which contributes 25\u201330% of GDP and employs nearly two-thirds of its population. However, climate change is intensifying crop diseases and pests, threatening yields and causing potential losses of USD 650 million to 1.3 billion by century\u2019s end. Traditional disease detection methods are slow and costly, leaving smallholders vulnerable. Emerging AI-based mobile apps such as Plantix, Agrio, and Tumaini offer fast, low-cost, image-based diagnostics and tailored recommendations, presenting C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire with a powerful opportunity to boost productivity and strengthen food security.\nThrough this technical assistance, the CTCN will support C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire in identifying the most reliable, accessible, and context-appropriate AI-based mobile applications for plant disease detection, with a focus on cocoa, cotton, and rubber.\u0026nbsp;Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nDefinition of eligibility, selection and prioritization criteria for existing APPs.\nComparative analysis of APPs and identification of the most relevant APPs.\nPreparing the awareness, communication and training campaign.\n\nImplementation of the COMMS, sensitization and training strategy\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n\n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Mozambique_5.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-10-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/13\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"[RE] Call for Experts: Capacity building of managers \u0026amp; technicians of the Tunisian Navigation Company (CTN) as well as national energy auditors \u0026amp; maritime transport stakeholders in terms of energy transition \u0026amp; the effect of GHG emissions on the climate","nid":"41830","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/re-call-experts-capacity-building-managers-technicians-tunisian-navigation","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nCapacity building of managers and technicians of the Tunisian Navigation Company (CTN) as well as national energy auditors and maritime transport stakeholders in terms of energy transition and the effect of GHG emissions on the climate\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 21 October 2025\n\u0026nbsp;\nFounded in 1959, the Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation (CTN) is Tunisia\u2019s national maritime transport company and a leading operator in passenger and vehicle transport between La Goulette and the ports of Genoa and Marseille. CTN also handles freight transport (trailers and containers) on regular routes to various Mediterranean ports and offers services such as tramping, ship consignment, and representation of foreign shipowners in Tunisian ports.\nAs one of the Mediterranean\u0027s pioneering shipping companies, CTN operates under certified safety and environmental standards. Given that fuel accounts for around 60% of the cost of a car ferry trip and significantly impacts the environment through emissions, CTN aims to enhance its fleet\u2019s energy performance, identify savings opportunities, and implement behavioral, technical, or organizational measures to cut costs and minimize its ecological footprint in line with EU and IMO regulations. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nMapping of the maritime sector in Tunisia and its decarbonization and energy management activities;\nDevelopment of a Decarbonization Strategy for the Maritime Sector in Tunisia;\n\nPreparation and implementation of capacity building in audit and energy management;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Mozambique_4.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-10-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/10\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for experts: Resilience of fishermen, fishmongers, and mangrove restoration in the maritime region of Togo","nid":"41826","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-resilience-fishermen-fishmongers-and-mangrove-restoration","Body":"\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nStrengthening the resilience of local fishermen, associations and groups for the sustainable management of mangrove ecosystems along the Gbaga channel in Togokom\u00e9, Agogoudou and Kpessi\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 20 October 2025\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe mangrove ecosystems located in the Mono Transfrontier Biosphere Reserve constitute a natural heritage of great value due to their multiple biological, ecological, social, and economic functions. These ecosystems are highly productive in terms of plant and animal resources, which encourages their exploitation. This exploitation is one of the main sources of income for most local populations. Timber, fish, and crabs are the main products exploited and marketed from mangroves. As a result, mangroves are of particular interest to decision-makers, researchers, civil society, local communities, development partners, and others. Unfortunately, these ecosystems are poorly managed and are undergoing degradation, which does not guarantee their long-term sustainability.\nThrough this Technical Assistance, the project seeks to strengthen community resilience by supporting the restoration of mangroves along the Gbaga channel and in Togokom\u00e9, in collaboration with women\u2019s groups and fishers. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nMandatory Output: Project Management.\nStakeholder mapping, engagement with the communities and formalization of Agreements.\nDiagnosis of the area and selection of the pilot sites.\nDefine a mangrove restoration strategy and build the capacity of communities to support mangrove\nrestoration.\nDeploying the restoration strategy.\nSelection of clean preservation technologies\nClosure of the project and definition of a communication strategy on the need to protect mangroves.\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\u0026nbsp;\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Togo-2.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-10-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/03\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Turning to an Old Friend: How Mangroves Protect Colombian Towns","nid":"41799","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/turning-old-friend-how-mangroves-protect-colombian-towns","Body":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs climate fallout intensifies, Colombian coastal community supports the planting of mangroves to protect livelihoods\n\n\n\n\nCredit: Miranda Rikki Tasker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPreviously published by UNEP Climate Action\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nYolanda Garc\u00e9s Ortiz plants mangrove seedlings to protect fish and shrimp from the ravages of climate change.\u0026nbsp;\nCredit: UN CTCN\/ Miranda Rikki Tasker\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Colombia\u2019s remote Pacific coast, the village of Cuerval rises on stilts above the tides. Here, between water and land, mangroves stretch their tangled roots deep into the mud and fan their branches over winding estuaries that are home to 128 bird species. For the people living here, the mangroves are a shield against sea and storms, a source of food and shelter and a cradle of marine life that sustains their livelihoods.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nMangroves are a haven for the fish that underpin Colombia\u2019s coastal economy. Credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\n\nThis vital yet vulnerable ecosystem is weakening. In the last 40 years, Colombia has lost 14 per cent of its mangroves, nearly 50,000 hectares. In Cauca Department, where Cuerval lies, the coast is being scarred by deforestation, illegal logging, gold mining, pollution and climate-driven erosion. Unsustainable practices make the damage worse: petroleum poured into the mud to extract clams poisons the ecosystem, fishing encroaches on protected areas and coconut plantations creep ever closer to the shore.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\n\n\n\n\u201cWithout their protection, everything hits us harder,\u201d says Yolanda Garc\u00e9s Ortiz, speaking of the mangroves.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nRecalling one recent storm, she adds: \u201cThe wind tore the roof right off. My kids were screaming [...] and when we stood outside and saw the house completely uncovered, we didn\u2019t know what to do. Climate change is coming, and we are witnessing it.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nFor Garc\u00e9s, who has harvested clams all her life, the mangroves are survival. \u201cWhen I don\u2019t have money to feed my kids, I go out, gather clams, sell them, and that\u2019s how I feed my kids and myself. It\u2019s my source of income. For us, the mangrove is life!\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nMangroves are home to an array of marine life.\u0026nbsp;Credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\n\nFaced with these threats, the people of Cuerval joined with the UN\u2019s Climate Technology Centre and Network\u0026nbsp; and the Regional Autonomous Corporation of Cauca to launch Cuerval Sostenible (Sustainable Cuerval). The initiative has a dual focus: restoring ecosystems and strengthening communities, to build resilience and foster peace in a region increasingly defined by climate stress.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nCuerval Sostenible is working with adults and youth, uniting the local communities to restore the mangroves. Together they plant mangrove seedlings in degraded areas, clear invasive plants and reopen blocked channels so tidal waters can return.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\nThese efforts build on ancestral practices like rotating patches, harvesting from one area while leaving others to recover, now reinforced by modern innovations such as drones, satellite mapping and community-led monitoring.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Cuerval Sostenible programme is helping communities plant mangrove seedlings in degraded areas and clear invasive plants.\u0026nbsp;Credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\n\nThe technology has given residents a sharper understanding of their territory, showing where mangroves are thinning, where waters no longer flow, and where harvesting weighs too heavily. This foresight makes it easier to keep use and renewal in balance so the mangroves endure for generations to come.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nBy analyzing conserved, restored and degraded forests, local residents say they are gaining the means to act decisively and adapt to the shifting tides of climate change.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re planting trees so the ecosystem holds up, and that will allow us have more mangroves over time for our kids and future generations,\u201d says Gilma Marina Angulo of the Corporation of Cauca. \u201cThe project helps because our economy depends on the mangrove.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nThe El Cuerval Community Council collectively manages over 2,700 hectares of mangroves. Restoration is done by community members themselves.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nMangroves are among the world\u2019s most powerful carbon sinks, storing more carbon per hectare than many terrestrial forests.\u0026nbsp;Credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\n\nWomen, the main clam harvesters, are central. Their traditional rules \u2013 only taking mature clams, leaving the young to repopulate \u2013 are key to sustainability. By valuing women\u2019s leadership and knowledge, the project is strengthening both their voice and the mangroves\u2019 future, says Gilma.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u201cOur women are really shy and with the project, I\u2019ve noticed they\u2019re more expressive, more confident.\u201d says Gilma. \u201cThat\u2019s really important, because we\u2019re the ones holding up the family, the home, and our ecosystems.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nBy bringing back the mangroves, the project reduces the competition and conflicts that flare when resources run scarce. United under the community council, people now set fair rules and monitor the forest together, turning it into common rather than contested ground.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\u201cWith the project, they\u2019ve realized it\u2019s a super important ecosystem, not just for us but for the whole world,\u201d Gilma says.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nInnovations such as drones and satellite mapping are helping communities track the recovery of mangroves.\u0026nbsp;Credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\n\nMangroves are among the world\u2019s most important carbon sinks, storing more carbon per hectare than many terrestrial forests. Protecting them helps Colombia, which is aiming to restore 18,000 hectares of ecosystems by 2030, meet its climate goals. They also cool the air, anchor sediments, and filter pollutants, like fertilizer runoff, before they reach coral reefs and seagrass beds. Their reach extends far beyond Colombia\u2019s Pacific coast, sustaining biodiversity and bolstering climate resilience across both land and sea.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nThe work in Cuerval is inspiring interest in other councils along Colombia\u2019s Pacific coast.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nTechnology has given residents a sharper understanding of their territory, showing where mangroves are thinning and where harvesting weighs too heavily.\u0026nbsp;Credit: UN CTCN\/Miranda Rikki Tasker\n\nAs fisherman Diego Alfredo V\u00e9lez Cort\u00e9s puts it: \u201cWhen there\u2019s no mangrove, everything falls apart, and families start suffering. With this project, my family will live happier. It\u2019s like a treasure that\u2019s going to stay for them.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nGarc\u00e9s, the clam harvester, says that change is already happening. \u201cWe are witnessing the recovery of our mangroves, of our territory, of our lives.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC02999%20bis.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-09-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/24\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystem-based-adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystem-based Adaptation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Advisory Board advances CTCN\u2019s work with milestone decisions in Bonn","nid":"41781","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/advisory-board-advances-ctcn-s-work-milestone-decisions-bonn","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nBonn, Germany, September 19, 2025 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Despite\u0026nbsp;a backdrop of challenging global conditions, the Advisory Board of the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) endorsed its 2026 Annual Operating Plan with a 9 percent budget increase at its 26th meeting held on 12\u201317 September in Bonn, Germany.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nThe meeting brought together sixteen Party members,\u0026nbsp;six UNFCCC constituency representatives, and representatives of other UNFCCC bodies, with observers actively participating in discussions on technology and climate action.\nThe meeting opened with a joint session\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;the CTCN Advisory Board and the Technology Executive Committee (TEC), focusing on synergies in implementing the joint work programme. Members reflected on outcomes from the Bonn Climate Conference, preparations for COP30, the Technology Mechanism\u2019s AI for Climate Action initiative(AI4ClimateAction) and other matters. Both bodies agreed on the Joint Chapter of the TEC\u2013CTCN Annual Report for 2025, to be submitted ahead of COP30.\nThe Advisory Board hailed the meeting as historic, underscoring several landmark decisions and achievements that will shape the CTCN\u2019s work\u0026nbsp;moving forward. For the first time, the ceiling for technical assistance requests has been raised to $300,000, which will enable countries to access more substantial support for climate technology needs. Members also approved a 9 percent increase in the 2026 budget, a significant step forward despite global financial headwinds and budget cuts.\nThe Advisory Board emphasized the importance of partnerships, consolidating existing collaborations while also forging new ones with development banks, the private sector, and philanthropy, alongside other international actors, to amplify impact and strengthen resource mobilization efforts. It also celebrated the successful conclusion of the\u0026nbsp;Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) I and\u0026nbsp;European Commission-funded Climate Change and Security programmesand the ongoing rollout of AFCIA II.\nInnovation remains the key theme, with members welcoming the\u0026nbsp;massive year-on-year\u0026nbsp;growth of\u0026nbsp;participation in\u0026nbsp;the AI for Climate Action Award, developed in partnership with the TEC,\u0026nbsp;and the ongoing successes of the Youth Climate Innovation Programme \u2013 both\u0026nbsp;signals of how emerging technologies are accelerating climate solutions. The meeting also saw\u0026nbsp;progress on CTCN efforts to bridge technical assistance to the funding pipeline of the Green Climate Fund.\nFinally, members agreed to strengthen the CTCN\u2019s role as a facilitator of countries through the expansion of NDE Fora, continuing dedicated fora for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) while piloting the first forum for Eastern Europe in 2026.\n\u201cThis meeting has been historic. It shows how practical multilateralism works when we work together. We not only secured a stronger budget and lifted the ceiling on technical assistance, but also positioned the CTCN to scale its impact through partnerships, innovation, and support to countries,\u201d said Stephen Minas, CTCN Advisory Board Chair. \u201cWith these outcomes,\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;CTCN\u0026nbsp;is ready to deliver more and faster in response to the urgent climate needs of developing countries. This is a time for investment, not cuts, to drive climate solutions that put people first.\u201d\n\u201cThe regional NDE meetings help place powerful new technologies in the hands of Small Island Developing States fighting the impacts of climate change,\u201d said Christian Lohberger, Advisory Board Vice-Chair. \u201cWe also felt it was important to expand into Eastern Europe. Both regions face geopolitical challenges, and the increased uptake of climate technologies is a stabilising force in the face of ongoing environmental, socioeconomic, and security issues,\u201d\u0026nbsp;Lohberger noted.\u0026nbsp;\nAs host of the CTCN, UNEP leadership engaged in the meeting to highlight the alignment between UNEP\u2019s new Medium-Term Strategy and CTCN\u2019s mission.\nThe Advisory Board meets twice a year to provide guidance on the CTCN\u2019s operations and ensure alignment with the mandates of the Conference of the Parties (COP)\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_5442.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-09-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/19\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Asia\u2019s climate leaders gather in Seoul to drive innovation, finance and technology transfer","nid":"41722","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/asia-s-climate-leaders-gather-seoul-drive-innovation-finance-and-technology","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nSeoul, September 1, 2025: Government representatives from more than 20 countries and climate technology experts gathered today in Seoul to advance climate action. The 2025 Asia NDE Forum and Capacity Building Programme on Digitalization and Finance is hosted by the Republic of Korea\u2019s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) in partnership with the United Nations\u2019 Climate Technology Centre and Network (UN CTCN) and the World Bank Korea Office. The event gathered Asian National Designated Entities (NDEs) to exchange experiences, strengthen cooperation in climate technology transfer, and learn about the latest developments in technological solutions, digitization and financing for climate action. Participants include representatives from the UN CTCN, UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee, the World Bank, the National Institute of Green Technology (NIGT), the Green Climate Fund, Korean Development Bank, and Korea International Cooperation Agency.\nThe event will review new climate technology projects supported by the CTCN in the region and how they align with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs), along with their respective national climate action plans. The event will also explore green digital infrastructure, how digital solutions \u2013 especially Artificial Intelligence \u2013 can enhance climate resilience and sustainability, and how countries can access finance for climate technology transfer.\nHosted by MSIT, participants will have the opportunity to learn from key technologies implemented in the country, including green hydrogen fuel cell technology. The capacity building programme will include a workshop on financing modalities to scale up digital transformation projects and an introduction to the World Bank\u2019s portfolio of green digital infrastructure investments, including AI-enabled systems for energy efficiency, agriculture, and resilient infrastructure.\nQuotes:\n\u201dIt is very encouraging that other countries are benchmarking against Korea\u2019s experience,\u201d said Taek Ryeol Jeong, Director General, Future Energy and Public R\u0026amp;D Policy, Ministry of Science and ICT, Republic of Korea. \u201cI hope that through this forum, we can share our experiences with various countries and further strengthen international cooperation for the global expansion of climate technology.\u201d\n\u201cTechnology per se is not development\u2014it\u2019s a tool. The real transformation happens when countries build their own capacity to adapt, govern, and innovate,\u201d said Ariesta Ningrum, Director of UN CTCN. \u201cOur aim is not just transferring tools, but building trust, knowledge, and local leadership.\u201d\n\u201cScaling climate technology requires more than pilots, it needs long-term capital and strong innovation ecosystems,\u201d said Jason Allford, World Bank Group Country Manager for the Republic of Korea. \u201cThrough the World Bank\u2019s Korea Digital Development Program\u2014or KoDi\u2014and by drawing on Korea\u2019s leadership in digital and climate innovation, our collaboration with CTCN is helping countries turn ideas into impactful solutions.\u201d\n\u201cSouth Korea\u2019s achievements provide an important benchmark for countries like ours as we strive to localize digital technologies for climate adaptation,\u201d said Sara Qais AI Haleeq, NDE of Jordan. \u201cThrough CTCN-supported pilots such as blockchain, AI, and roadmaps for data sovereignty, we see the value of this approach.\u201d\n\u201cWe believe the future lies in building domestic capabilities, not just importing innovation,\u201d said Chanthearith Ou, NDE of Cambodia. \u201cWe\u2019re here to learn from each other and to co-create solutions that align with our own development pathways, leveraging the partnership opportunities that the CTCN brings.\u201d\nAbout the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (UN CTCN)\nThe CTCN is the implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, hosted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The Centre promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low-carbon, climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please contact: Isabel Hagbrink, UN CTCN Communications Specialist, email: isabel.hagbrink@un.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/photo%201.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-09-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/01\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Malawi saves lives, using digitization and AI to understand flood risks","nid":"41704","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/malawi-saves-lives-using-digitization-and-ai-understand-flood-risks","Body":"\n\nAs the sun went down, Stephen rolls up his trousers and wades into the clear waters of the Phalombe River, which drains from the grey cliffs of Mount Mulanje in southern Malawi.\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \nPicking his way over the rocks, he reaches a metal gauge fixed into the riverbed - a giant ruler measuring the water\u0027s depth \u2013 and notes the level on his mobile phone.\nA few taps later and the reading was sent, via SMS, to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Department Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS).\nThis simple act, which he has repeated twice a day for three decades, is Stephen\u2019s small but vital contribution to Malawi\u2019s growing climate database, used to guide early warning systems and inform the government\u2019s disaster response.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\nUntil last year, however, his crucial observations would be committed to paper, and collected by government officials at the end of the month.\n\nThis delayed and fragmented system made the data cumbersome and unwieldy for decision-makers and climate forecasters to use effectively in a nation increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather.\n\u201cIn the past, the main problem was that there was no systematic means of maintaining weather records,\u201d\u0026nbsp;explains Amos Mtonya, Deputy Director of the DCCMS. \u201cThere was a huge delay in the access to data, especially in the forecasting office.\u201d\n\nThis data gap wasn\u0027t just an institutional challenge; it had devastating real-world consequences. \nFor Stephen, the lack of timely warnings hit tragically close to home.\nSitting on the concrete step outside his modest two-bedroom house, Stephen pulls out his phone. He pauses as the tiny screen displayed a grainy photograph of his mother\u2019s old identity card, his only image of her.\nJust over two years ago, Cyclone Freddy \u2013 one of the longest-lasting tropical cyclones ever recorded \u2013 unleashed its devastating fury upon Malawi.\n\u201cWe always remember Cyclone Freddy in our family because of what the cyclone did to us,\u201d Stephen says.\nThe Phalombe River, swollen with floodwater, snatched his mother as she crossed back home from visiting her other son, and swept her downstream.\n\u201cIf there had been an opportunity like we have today where information is shared in real time during disasters\u2019,\u0026nbsp;he says, reflecting on the tragedy, \u2018she might have been saved.\u201d\nStephen\u0027s loss highlights the immense risks faced by nations on the frontline of climate change, such as Malawi.\nOver 80 per cent of its population relies on rain-fed agriculture, making them highly susceptible to the intensifying floods, droughts, and unpredictable weather patterns that have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and displaced thousands. \nThe 2016 drought alone cost Malawi around\u0026nbsp;USD 200 million in crop production.\n\u201cFor Malawi, climate change is real,\u201d\u0026nbsp;says Mtonya. \u201cIf it\u0027s not heavy rains damaging crops, then it\u0027ll be a drought or prolonged dry spells. And now we\u2019re being hit on almost a yearly basis; before we\u2019ve recovered from one climate disaster, another hits.\u201d\nNow, thanks to a\u0026nbsp;UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (UN CTCN) project backed by the\u0026nbsp;Adaptation Fund and implemented by\u0026nbsp;Water Insight and the DCCMS, the opportunity for timely and accurate warnings is beginning to take shape. \nStephen and more than\u0026nbsp;100 other local rainfall and water observers\u0026nbsp;across Malawi have been equipped and trained to digitize their observations.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\nAfter sending daily readings via free SMS, their data is collated instantly into a national online platform called Blue IQ, resolving the issue of fragmented information, and using Artificial Intelligence to provide the government agencies with near real-time data presented on an easy-to-use interface.\n\u201cGetting data in near real-time is transformative,\u201d\u0026nbsp;says Mtonya. \u201cIt sharpens our long-term forecasts, but more crucially, it enables us to identify vulnerable areas quickly and position aid effectively \u2013 ultimately, helping us save lives.\u201d\nThe improved flow of data not only helps to give communities critical time to prepare and evacuate, or plan when to plant and harvest crops, but also feeds into regional and global weather forecasting models, improving their accuracy.\nA cyclone warning, for example, allows farmers to harvest what they can from their field before the crop is destroyed by the storm.\nThe next stage of the project uses Artificial Intelligence to analyse the combination of Stephen\u2019s readings with satellite data to create climate and flood hazard forecasting models that helps the country adapt.\n\u201cNo one takes the warnings lightly\u2014this is helping them to protect themselves,\u201d Stephen says.\nMalawi\u0027s situation highlights a broader challenge across the continent.\nWhile Africa has contributed negligibly to the changing climate, with just about\u0026nbsp;two to three percent of global emissions, it\u0026nbsp;faces severe impacts, often hampered by a less dense climate data infrastructure compared to regions like Europe and North America. \nRecognizing that sophisticated hydro-meteorological systems are expensive and prone to disrepair, this project focuses on practical, robust solutions. It uses low cost, simple water and rainfall monitoring devices that are easier to maintain. It has rehabilitated over 50 broken monitoring stations across two regions of Malawi.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\u0022Investing in early warning systems represents one of the most cost-effective climate adaptation strategies available, often yielding returns up to tenfold on the initial investment,\u0022 explains Ariesta Ningrum, UN CTCN\u2019s Director.\n\u201cWhat this project demonstrates is that robust climate data doesn\u0027t always require complex, expensive infrastructure. By utilizing simple, affordable tools like SMS messaging, cloud computing and AI, and focusing on maintainable monitoring equipment, we\u0027ve established a highly effective and scalable approach to generating the vital information needed for adaptation planning and saving lives,\u0022 she adds.\n\u201cI love my job very much,\u201d Stephen said. \u201cWhat I love about it, is that it protects people\u2019s lives.\u201d\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Malawi%20waterinsight%20pic2.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-08-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/25\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for experts: Floating Solar Panels In Senegal: Feasibility Study For Kaffountine \u0026amp; Di\u00e9mb\u00e9ring, Small Coastal Towns Of Lower Casamance","nid":"41694","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-floating-solar-panels-senegal-feasibility-study-kaffountine-di-mb","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nFloating solar panels in Senegal: Feasibility study for Kaffountine \u0026amp; Di\u00e9mb\u00e9ring, small coastal towns of Lower Casamance\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 25 August 2025\n\u0026nbsp;\nIn Senegal\u2019s Lower Casamance region, small coastal communities like Kaffountine and Di\u00e9mb\u00e9ring rely on artisanal fishing, agriculture, and ecotourism, benefiting from fertile land, biodiversity, and abundant fish stocks but facing challenges from geographic isolation, limited energy infrastructure, and climate change impacts such as coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion, and freshwater scarcity. Current energy needs for water management and food preservation are met mainly by costly, polluting fossil fuels, with some solar adoption through NGOs. Floating solar photovoltaic systems offer a sustainable alternative, generating clean energy on water surfaces without displacing farmland, reducing evaporation, cutting emissions, and strengthening resilience, particularly for women involved in fish processing.\nThis technical assistance aimed at promoting floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) systems in the coastal communities of Kaffountine and Di\u00e9mb\u00e9ring. This will include the preparation of a feasibility study for a decentralized FPV installation of 0.25 to 1 MW, with a particular focus on meeting the energy needs of women-led fish processing cooperatives. The study will assess site suitability (including limited metoceanic analysis), identify appropriate technological designs (floating platforms, mooring, electrical systems), and evaluate options for grid interconnection and local energy storage. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nStakeholder mapping and creation of a steering committee.\nEstimating the preliminary potential of floating solar energy in the Lower Casamance coastal region.\nTechnical analysis of available technology options for selected zones.\nEconomic and financial feasibility analysis with particular emphasis on the needs of small communities\nand energy resilience.\nSocial and societal impact study and roadmap.\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Senegal_1.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-08-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/12\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Exploring the Future of Clean Energy: South Korea hosts a Green Hydrogen Learning Visit","nid":"41671","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/exploring-future-clean-energy-south-korea-hosts-green-hydrogen-learning-visit","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nWhat does it take to help developing countries advance in their energy independence while lowering emissions? One truly interesting possibility is the development of green hydrogen. Last month, in a push towards carbon neutrality and energy innovation, five energy professionals from around the world came together in South Korea to explore advancements in this fascinating area of green hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Over three days, participants from Panama, Zimbabwe, Belize, Gambia, and the\u0026nbsp;Maldives engaged with Korean experts and institutions at the forefront of hydrogen research and application.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nThis learning visit was organized by UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Partnership and Liaison Office (PALO) located in Korea, in collaboration with leading Korean partners, including the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), East West Power Co. Ltd (EWP), National Institute of Green Technology (NIGT), and the Strategic Research Center for Clean Hydrogen Storage and Utilization.\n\u0026nbsp;\nVisit to the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), in Seoul\nThe visit kicked off at KIST, where the five participants shared their country\u2019s current energy mix, hydrogen strategies, and R\u0026amp;D initiatives. They described where they are now and where they are headed. These perspectives laid the groundwork for a meaningful exchange of ideas and discussion of challenges across continents.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nThen, KIST researchers introduced cutting-edge research on:\n\nGreen hydrogen production via Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM), Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM), and Solid Oxide (SO) water electrolysis.\nHydrogen storage using Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC).\nEnergy production using Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC).\n\nThe experts visited KIST\u2019s advanced laboratory facilities and actively discussed R\u0026amp;D and commercialization potential, startup support (particularly through access to patents), and ways to collaborate with universities, especially with a view to engaging\u0026nbsp;foreign students coming to Korea.\n\ud83d\udd0d Key question: How can smaller or developing countries leapfrog to hydrogen innovation using existing research and global partnerships?\n\u0026nbsp;\nVisit to Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), in Daejeon\nAt KRICT, the experts gained insights into emerging hydrogen technologies and storage solutions. The presentations included:\n\nA hydrocarbon-based PEM water electrolysis system.\nElectrochemical hydrogen storage using a palladium membrane.\n\nThe group toured laboratory facilities and raised questions around cost-effectiveness and scalability, opportunities for international collaboration, and R\u0026amp;D-to-market transitions in hydrogen technologies.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nThe focus of the day centered on how institutions like KRICT are bridging the gap between innovative chemical research and real-world applications, an area many participants were keen to replicate in their home countries.\n\u0026nbsp;\nVisit to\u0026nbsp;East West Power (EWP) Co. Ltd. \u0026amp; RD\u0026amp;D Sites, in Donghae and Samcheok\nThe final day offered a closer look at real-world deployment. EWP staff introduced the company\u0027s strategy to increasing renewable energy capacity \u2014 currently including solar PV, fuel cells, biomass, and wind.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nParticipants explored:\n\nA 3.4 MW solar farm integrated with alkaline water electrolysis for hydrogen production.\nNational safety standards for green hydrogen development.\nFuel cell power generation units and innovative residual heat utilization systems.\nA unique \u0022Hydrogen Town\u0022 of nine homes powered by solar, geothermal, and 1 kW fuel cells.\n\nThe discussions dove deep into technical and socio-economic dimensions, and included conversations around production efficiency and operational parameters, community-level applications of hydrogen for cost savings, GHG emissions reduction, and energy independence, and finally, opportunities for\u0026nbsp; academic and private sector collaboration opportunities.\n\u0022This learning visit has given me the opportunity to learn about green hydrogen production and fuel cell. In Maldives, hydrogen is not currently utilized. This programme has given me exposure to the chemical processes, safety aspects, and regulatory frameworks of hydrogen, including its applications in homes and vehicles. As a potential future fuel in the Maldives, regulation and safety training will be needed \u2014 areas where further support could be essential.\u0022\u2014 Ms. Fathimath Raufa Moosa, Technical Coordinator, Ministry of Tourism and Environment, Maldives\n\u0026nbsp;\n\ud83e\udd1d Looking Ahead\nThis visit not only deepened technical understanding but also planted the seeds for future cooperation between Korean institutions and global stakeholders from the Global South, facilitated by CTCN. From lab breakthroughs to community-powered hydrogen systems, the learning visit underscored the transformative potential of hydrogen energy \u2014 especially when paired with inclusive collaboration and knowledge exchanges.\nAs the world races toward a cleaner future, partnerships like these are proving to be crucial building blocks for sustainable innovation.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Day%201_KIST_group%20photo_1.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-08-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/06\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Africa NDE Joint Programme 2025: Accelerating climate technologies through finance, partnerships, and local action","nid":"41634","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/africa-nde-joint-programme-2025-accelerating-climate-technologies-through","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nNairobi, Kenya \u2013 July 21-25, 2025 \u2013 As global climate ambitions intensify and the need for scalable technology solutions grows, Africa\u2019s National Designated Entities (NDEs) are stepping up to bridge the gap between innovation and implementation. This week, the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) convenes the Africa Joint Programme to drive forward regional collaboration, strengthen finance-technology linkages, and equip NDEs with the tools to turn national climate priorities into transformational action.\n\nHosted by the CTCN, under the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, the programme brought together over 40 climate technology focal points from across the continent, multilateral development banks, private sector actors, and international climate funds, serving as a vital platform to exchange best practices, share innovations, and align support with Africa\u2019s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs).\n\n\u201cTechnology and finance must work hand in hand to address the climate crisis \u2013 and this Forum strengthens regional collaboration to ensure Africa\u2019s voice not only is heard but actively shapes the global climate technology and finance landscape,\u201d said Halima Bawa Bwari, Member of the CTCN Advisory Board. \u201cRegional forums like this also empower NDEs to design, assess, and scale impactful interventions that align national priorities with funding, while upholding climate integrity, equity, and social benefit.\u201d\n\n\nThe 2025 joint programme focuses on engaging multiple stakeholders and the financial readiness of participants to explore ways to accelerate the deployment of climate technologies to unlock financing across the innovation chain, especially for technologies approaching market deployment.\n\nIn a strategic expansion of its support model, the programme was coupled with a dedicated capacity-building workshop on climate finance, enabling participants to:\n\n\nMap regional and global financing actors, from Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to philanthropic funds;\nDesign technically sound, finance-ready assistance requests;\nApply metrics such as Social Return on Investment (SROI) and risk safeguards to enhance long-term impact.\n\n\n\u201cOur role is to ensure that climate technologies are not just available, but accessible, inclusive, and impactful where they are needed most,\u201d said Ariesta Ningrum, Director of the CTCN. \u201cAs we look toward COP30, it is clear that climateambition must be matched with actionable support \u2014 and that means technology. The CTCN is evolving to meet this challenge by deepening its partnerships, expanding access to digital innovation, and strengthening the local capacities to turn national priorities into investment-ready solutions.\u201d\n\nThe week-long programme, managed by UNEP, included a field visit to the Generation Restoration Project in Karura Forest reserve in Nairobi city, offering NDEs a firsthand look at nature-based climate solutions in action. The visit showcased how the restoration of indigenous tree species and the removal of invasive plants contribute directly to both climate change adaptation and mitigation, while also enhancing local biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.\n\n\nMedia contacts:\n\nFor more information, media, or digital content, please reach out to our communication team at\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_3881.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-07-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/21\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"[Readvertisement] Call for experts: Technical capacity enhancement for climate-resilient agriculture through the revision of national policies and the improvement of data management systems","nid":"41628","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/readvertisement-call-experts-technical-capacity-enhancement-climate-resilient","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nTechnical capacity enhancement for climate-resilient agriculture through the revision of national policies and the improvement of data management systems in Fiji\nDeadline for submission: 25 July 2025\nFiji, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, faces significant vulnerability to climate change impacts such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changing precipitation patterns. These climatic shifts pose serious challenges to Fiji\u0027s agriculture sector, which is vital for the livelihoods of approximately 60% of the population. The sector is threatened by saltwater intrusion damaging coastal farmlands, extreme weather events destroying crops and infrastructure, and soil erosion leading to land degradation. Estimates suggest that Fiji\u0027s economic losses from climate change could reach 4% of GDP by 2100.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) will provide technical assistance to address these challenges, aiming to strengthen Fiji\u0027s capacity for climate-resilient agriculture. This assistance will focus on revising outdated national agricultural policies, improving data management systems, and building the technical capacity of Fiji\u2019s Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways, as well as other key stakeholders. By enabling the adoption and scaling up of climate-resilient agricultural practices, the project seeks to enhance food security, promote sustainable livelihoods, and bolster Fiji\u2019s resilience to climate change impacts. Key objectives include:\n\nEnhancing technical capacity through targeted training and workshops.\nRevising national policies, including the Land Conservation and Improvement Act of 1953 and the National Rural Land Use Policy of 2005, to integrate climate resilience.\nImproving data management systems with modern technologies like drones to enable real-time land and agricultural data collection.\nPromoting climate-smart agriculture practices through study visits, media coverage, and community engagement.\nDeveloping a scale-up project concept note to expand the reach of resilient agricultural practices.\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or UNPD.\n\n\nIf you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may apply\u0026nbsp;here. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CFE%20Fiji_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-07-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/14\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Maximising Emerging Trends in Locally-Led AI Solutions for Climate Action","nid":"41598","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/maximising-emerging-trends-locally-led-ai-solutions-climate-action","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nIn May 2025, the CTCN hosted a webinar showcasing locally-led AI and digital solutions developed by its Network members to address climate change. The session not only highlighted the growing diversity of grassroots innovation but also invited deeper reflection on how the CTCN, together with its Network and National Designated Entities (NDEs), can more intentionally and inclusively harness these technologies.\n\nThis brief builds on insights from the session, identifying key emerging themes, showcasing project examples, including those presented in the webinar, and offering reflections on how to better support locally-led, inclusive AI solutions aligned with the CTCN\u2019s mission.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nGrounding AI Solutions in Strategic Priorities and Research\nEmerging locally-led Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions hold transformative potential for taking action to address climate change, offering tools for real\u2011time data monitoring and sharing, resilient infrastructure planning, optimized climate finance allocation and supporting nature\u2011based solutions. Their strategic importance is increasingly recognized across key UN frameworks and CTCN\u2019s strategic priorities, in its Programme of Work 2023-2027 and UNFCCC Technology Mechanism\u2019s #AI4ClimateAction Initiatives.\u0026nbsp;\n\nIn addition, effective implementation of emerging locally-led AI solutions for climate action should be grounded in robust academic frameworks emphasizing the need for\u0026nbsp;assessing solutions against local user co-created benchmarks, integrated decolonised indigenous and local knowledge sharing, transparent model design, participatory validation, ethical and socio-economic impact analysis, capacity-building and continuous monitoring to ensure AI interventions are fairly accessible, user-centred, culturally-sensitive and oriented towards equitable climate outcomes in the most in-need developing countries.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nSharing Use Cases \u2013 Tacking Climate Challenges with AI\nThe key thematical areas of AI solutions and use cases which serve as examples of successful implementation from across the Network and beyond include:\n\n1. Decentralized Monitoring and Early Warning Systems\nEdge AI and decentralized data platforms are empowering communities to collect and analyze environmental data independently of central infrastructure, enhancing early warning systems. For instance, Network member\u0026nbsp;Syecomp Ghana\u0027s is using\u0026nbsp;Earth observation satellites and multispectral drone sensors across Ghana, Kenya and Uganda to support climate-smart agriculture. Similarly, ASM Global\u2019s\u0026nbsp;RecyclX platform enables plastic traceability through decentralized data collection. These use cases illustrate how countries can deploy on\u2011device inference solutions, co\u2011design participatory mapping exercises, and integrate community\u2011generated data into national early warning systems through federated learning approaches that preserve data sovereignty.\n\n2. Inclusive Climate Finance and Insurance\nAI\u2011driven risk models and parametric insurance products are extending coverage to local and informal climate stakeholders and AI solution beneficiaries. For example,\u0026nbsp;Pula Advisors\u2019 locally governed AI-driven parametric insurance for East African smallholder farmers uses community-defined satellite rainfall and vegetation benchmarks. These approaches enable farmers to independently assess their risk of drought and receive insurance payouts, while also ensuring that they retain ownership of their data and benefit financially from its use. Grounded in data justice and community\u2011driven innovation frameworks, such pilots offer insights into how countries can use multi\u2011stakeholder data trusts and co\u2011designed insurance schemes that align with AI ethics and local climate finance regulatory requirements.\u0026nbsp;\n\n3. Human\u2011Centred Training and Capacity-Building\nBuilding AI literacy and trust is fundamental. Harnessing AI for climate resilience in vulnerable regions requires both capacity building and model adaptation to overcome persistent challenges in digital access and literacy. For example, Network member\u0026nbsp;Aiming Change for Tomorrow strengthens local capabilities by providing specialized training in WASH and rainwater harvesting systems.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe latest research from Imperial College London Centre for Environmental Policy highlights the challenges of training potential Generative AI LLM users in developing and climate-vulnerable contexts \u2013 pointing to low digital literacy and the need to consider intersectional vulnerabilities in digital access across user groups. As an alternative, the potential of leveraging low-emissions AI models such as\u0026nbsp;TinyML to simulate predicted climate event phenomena such as rainfall using ethical and effective prompt engineering for accountability and accuracy improvement is also being widely discussed among the scientific and practitioner communities.\n\n4. Optimizing Carbon Removal Process\nAI models are being used to advance carbon removal by using digital Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (dMRV) systems and financial structuring. Take\u0026nbsp;Octavia Carbon, for example \u2013 a pioneering company in Kenya using geothermal heat to power Direct Air Capture (DAC) that efficiently extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. AI-driven infrastructure is used to optimize its energy use and capture rates and produce robust and high-integrity carbon credits. As these technologies mature, countries can explore scaling such efforts to generate trusted carbon credits through robust carbon removal processes. \n\n5. Addressing Climate Data Collection and Quality Barriers\nPersistent data challenges in developing contexts can be tackled with targeted AI solutions.\u0026nbsp;A compelling example comes from\u0026nbsp;Denominator Collective, a Network member, which is leveraging an AI-powered\u0026nbsp;Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) platform to ensure data integrity and support cross-border trade compliance in energy transition projects. This innovation helps developers in emerging markets gain access to Northern commodity markets through verifiable, sharable environmental attribute certificates.\u0026nbsp;\n\nTo bridge climate data gaps, countries can adopt several approaches. One is \u2018Participatory Mapping and Verification\u2019, which combines\u0026nbsp;offline\u2011capable mobile tools with community\u2011led workshops to improve data accuracy. Another is the creation of \u2018Regional Labelling Hubs\u2019 \u2013 low\u2011bandwidth annotation centres staffed by trained local experts for consistent data labelling. Finally, the establishing \u2018Data Trusts and Certification Incentives\u2019 can foster multi\u2011stakeholder collaboration, rewarding contributions of high\u2011quality data and encouraging the transparent sharing of compliance documentation. Together these solutions promote both procedural and distributive climate justice.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nCreating Synergies Through Partnerships\u0026nbsp;\nTo unlock the full potential of AI within the Network, the CTCN can deepen its collaboration with NDEs,\u0026nbsp;grounding AI Solutions in strategic priorities and research agendas. Sharing practical use cases that demonstrate how AI addresses climate challenges will help countries\u0026nbsp;strengthen the effectiveness and impact of climate technology implementation.\u0026nbsp;\n\nIn addition, the following recommendations, including ways to leverage CTCN platforms and resources, can be considered for future planning:\n\nExchanging knowledge by sharing case studies and best practices with the network to inform local and national strategies and avoid duplication via platforms such as\u0026nbsp;WIPO GREEN.\nEngaging in thematic Working Groups by joining or establishing Network working groups (e.g., AI \u0026amp; Monitoring, Finance \u0026amp; Insurance, NbS Optimisation) to co\u2011develop guidelines, toolkits and joint proposals with peers.\nParticipating in Network-supported events by joining and being actively involved in CTCN-hosted webinars and regional workshops in order to showcase local innovations and secure technical support.\nForming cross-country and regional collaboration clusters by leveraging the Network\u2019s offering to connect with NDEs and innovators in other developing countries facing similar climate vulnerabilities; consider organizing multi-country pilots for higher scalability.\nMobilizing collective funding proposals by\u0026nbsp;coordinating through the Network to submit joint funding requests (e.g., to\u0026nbsp;The Global Environment Facility,\u0026nbsp;Adaptation Fund) that bundle multiple locally-led AI pilots under a unified theme.\nEstablishing rapid response teams among the Network, comprising technical, policy, and local community engagement experts, in order to scale successful local AI solutions quickly across regional groups in response to emerging and predicted climate events.\nImplementing Network-driven Monitoring and Evaluation by adopting standardized guidance provided by the Network via webinars, the CTCN website\u0026nbsp;Resources section, and via the\u0026nbsp;Network portal to benchmark progress across Member projects in line with CTCN\u2019s Monitoring and Evaluation Framework.\nAdvocating for policies and\u0026nbsp;collaborating with other NDEs to push for regional or cohort-based policy or member state-led initiative recommendations for supporting new locally-led AI climate action project development.\n\n\nThe suggestions presented here offer valuable insights for crafting a concrete pathway to unlock the full potential of CTCN\u2019s platforms, resources, and partnerships. For additional inspiration, practical examples, and success stories from Network members, we invite you to explore the\u0026nbsp;webinar recording and presentation materials linked\u0026nbsp;here. These resources showcase the diverse and innovative strategies already driving impact within our Network, serving as a catalyst for future collaboration and scalable climate solutions.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/476460396_1023066793191696_3004632655886504702_n.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-07-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/10\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for experts: Reducing smallholder vegetable farmers\u0026#039; vulnerability to climate change impacts including water scarcity in Mongolia through EbA and digitalized risk mitigation insurance solutions","nid":"41592","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-reducing-smallholder-vegetable-farmers-vulnerability-climate","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nReducing smallholder vegetable farmers\u0027 vulnerability to climate change impacts including water scarcity in Mongolia through EbA and digitalized risk mitigation insurance solutions\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 18 July 2025\n\u0026nbsp;\nSmallholder vegetable farmers in Mongolia, particularly in the Dundgobi and Uvurkhangai provinces, face significant challenges due to climate change impacts such as water scarcity, extreme temperatures, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. These challenges threaten food security and livelihoods, as traditional farming practices are no longer sustainable under changing climatic conditions.\nThis Technical Assistance aims to help smallholder vegetable farmers in two Mongolian provinces adapt to climate change by demonstrating a bankable technology concept combining solar-powered irrigation and agroforestry for improved water management. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nMandatory Output: Project Management.\nInception workshop and technology options.\nPolicy and Legislative Framework for Standards.\nFinancing Structure and Digitalised Insurance Schemes.\nCapacity Building and Training.\nImplementation Roadmap and Sustainability Financing Strategy, including two Scale-up Project Concepts\nNotes.\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CfE_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-07-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/03\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Assessment of Green Hydrogen Potential and Development of a National Strategy","nid":"41589","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-assessment-green-hydrogen-potential-and-development-national","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nAssessment of Green Hydrogen Potential and Development of a National Strategy\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 18 July 2025\n\u0026nbsp;\nGuinea faces significant structural challenges in its energy sector, including low electricity access, particularly in rural areas, and a strong reliance on imported fossil fuels. Although recent hydroelectric investments have improved capacity, the national grid remains limited and vulnerable to external shocks. Growing energy demand, driven by population growth, urbanization, and the expansion of mining, underscores the urgent need for a more resilient and diversified energy mix.\nIn response, the Government of Guinea has identified green hydrogen as a strategic opportunity to support the energy transition, cut emissions, and enhance energy security. Developing a national green hydrogen strategy will help structure this emerging sector in line with the country\u2019s climate, energy, and industrial priorities. It will:\n\nSupport decarbonization in high-emission sectors such as mining and transport;\nCreate economic opportunities through industrialization, innovation, and green investment;\nStrengthen regional and international cooperation on clean technologies;\nContribute to Guinea\u2019s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and its 2040 carbon neutrality target for the mining sector.\n\nThis technical assistance will support the development of a national green hydrogen strategy by assessing production potential, identifying key sectors for domestic use and export, and aligning national efforts with regional frameworks such as WASCAL and ECOWAS. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nEstablishment of a Green Hydrogen Policy Working Group\nAssessment of Green Hydrogen Production Potential and Market Viability\nDevelopment of a National Green Hydrogen Strategy\nCapacity Building and Knowledge Sharing\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CfE.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-07-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/03\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Capacity building of managers and technicians of the Tunisian Navigation Company (CTN) as well as national energy auditors and maritime transport stakeholders in terms of energy transition and the effect of GHG emissions on the climate","nid":"41460","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-capacity-building-managers-and-technicians-tunisian-navigation","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nCapacity building of managers and technicians of the Tunisian Navigation Company (CTN) as well as national energy auditors and maritime transport stakeholders in terms of energy transition and the effect of GHG emissions on the climate\nDeadline: 23 June 2025\n\u0026nbsp;\nFounded in 1959, the Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation (CTN) is Tunisia\u2019s national maritime transport company and a leading operator in passenger and vehicle transport between La Goulette and the ports of Genoa and Marseille. CTN also handles freight transport (trailers and containers) on regular routes to various Mediterranean ports and offers services such as tramping, ship consignment, and representation of foreign shipowners in Tunisian ports.\nAs one of the Mediterranean\u0027s pioneering shipping companies, CTN operates under certified safety and environmental standards. Given that fuel accounts for around 60% of the cost of a car ferry trip and significantly impacts the environment through emissions, CTN aims to enhance its fleet\u2019s energy performance, identify savings opportunities, and implement behavioral, technical, or organizational measures to cut costs and minimize its ecological footprint in line with EU and IMO regulations. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nMapping of the maritime sector in Tunisia and its decarbonization and energy management activities;\nDevelopment of a Decarbonization Strategy for the Maritime Sector in Tunisia;\n\nPreparation and implementation of capacity building in audit and energy management;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Tunisia.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-06-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/10\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Unlocking Green Energy in Mauritius: Biogas Plant Transforms Waste into Power","nid":"41449","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unlocking-green-energy-mauritius-biogas-plant-transforms-waste-power","Body":"\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\nMauritius, a beautiful island nation in the Indian Ocean,\u0026nbsp;is facing a dual challenge: a lack of recycling and a heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels. The island\u2019s only landfill, Mare Chicose, is nearing saturation, and over 80% of the country\u2019s energy comes from fossil fuel imports. But where some see waste, Mauritius sees opportunity. \n\nFacing the mounting challenge of solid waste disposal and a growing demand for clean energy, the country will soon be producing biogas from waste. This initiative is championed by the Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD) of the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change of Mauritius). Concession agreements for two integrated waste processing facilities with the capacity to treat over 250,000 tons of waste annually have been signed and a waste sorting system is in development \u0026nbsp;\nThe country is also planning to break ground on its first large-scale biogas plant\u2014a project that aims to transform organic waste into renewable energy and compost in the near future.\u0026nbsp;The planned biogas plant is a shining example of how innovation and collaboration can fuel the island nation\u2019s green transition: it not only tackles the growing waste burden but also offers a practical step toward energy independence and climate resilience.\n\nA Circular Economy Approach for Island Resilience\nThe concept is simple but powerful: collect food and yard waste from households, hotels and markets, use anaerobic digestion to produce biogas, and convert that gas into electricity. The by-products? Compost and organic fertilizer for local agriculture. It\u2019s a model that embodies the circular economy, in order to reduce waste, recover resources, and create value across sectors.\nWith limited land and high logistical costs, many SIDS struggle with the linear \u0022produce-use-dispose\u0022 waste model. Mauritius is flipping the script. The island is embracing a more sustainable and economically sound path by recognizing organic waste as a resource.\n\nPower from Waste: What the Numbers Say\nBased on data from a CTCN-supported feasibility study, the plant is designed to process 100 tons of organic waste per day\u2014around 30,000 tons per year. This volume of waste has the potential to generate enough biogas to produce approximately 1.5 to 2 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity daily.\n\nThat is sufficient to power between 1,000 to 1,500 households, depending on energy consumption patterns. The plant will also produce valuable by-products like compost and liquid fertilizer, helping close the nutrient loop in agriculture and reducing reliance on chemical inputs.\n\nProving the Case: Technical and Financial Viability\nThis shift has been made possible through technical assistance from the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in collaboration with South Africa\u2019s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the University of Mauritius. The partnership mapped waste flows, analyzed potential feedstocks like food waste and animal manure, and identified the most suitable technology and locations for the plant.\n\n\u0022This is a great example of South-South collaboration. Our South African network member CSIR brought in cutting-edge technical knowledge on anaerobic digestion and collaborated with the University of Mauritius, which has a deep understanding of the local waste management landscape,\u201c said Valentin Rudloff, Climate Technology Specialist at the UN CTCN.\u0026nbsp; \n\nA comprehensive feasibility study confirmed that the project is not just technically sound but also financially viable\u2014provided there is enough quality feedstock and the right partnerships in place. A public-private partnership model has been proposed, with government securing waste inputs and private operators handling the plant\u0027s design, construction, and operation.\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n\nBut Technology Alone Won\u2019t Cut It\nOne critical finding: the success of the plant hinges on citizen behavior. Without proper waste separation at the source, the plant won\u2019t receive the quality or quantity of organic material it needs to operate efficiently. Changing how people think about and handle waste is therefore central to the project\u2019s success.\n\n\u201cThe more the citizens are willing to sort their trash, the better the quality and volume of organic wastes to reach the composting and anaerobic digestion plants. Hence, the viability of the project somehow lies in the hands of the people,\u201d said Dr. Pooja Shamachurn, Project Officer at the SWMD.\u0026nbsp;\n\nTo that end, the government will launch a public awareness campaigns and consider policy incentives to encourage households and businesses to separate organic from general waste.\n\nLaying the Groundwork for the future\nWith feasibility confirmed and funding supported by the EU, the project will transition into the procurement phase. A Design-Build-Operate-Transfer (DBOT) model will guide its implementation, with construction expected once the waste processing facilities are up and running.\n\n\u0022We\u2019ve reached an exciting milestone: Backed by a sound feasibility report and a request for proposal for a Design Build Operate and Transfer project, supported by EU funding, we will seek a private partner to bring this long-anticipated project to life!\u201d\u0026nbsp;said Mr. Ganesh Dookee, Deputy Director at the SWMD. \u201cThe groundwork has been extensive, but as they say, the proof is in the pudding. We\u2019re confident that our in-depth analysis will lay the foundation for a truly impactful and successful initiative.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\nA Model for Island Nations Everywhere\nMauritius\u2019s biogas project is more than an infrastructure upgrade\u2014it\u2019s a systems change. It demonstrates how small nations can lead on big issues by combining local action with international support, community engagement, and smart investment.\n\nAs the world searches for scalable climate solutions, this small island\u2019s journey toward circularity could serve as a model for many others navigating the challenges of waste, energy, and sustainable development.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Photo%20for%20Mauritius%20Biogas%20plant%20blog.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-06-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/11\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Smart Irrigation \u0026amp; Rainwater Harvesting in Burundi","nid":"41425","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-smart-irrigation-rainwater-harvesting-burundi","Body":"\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nSmart Irrigation \u0026amp; Rainwater Harvesting in Burundi\nDeadline: 13 June 2025\n\u0026nbsp;\nBurundi, in East Africa\u2019s Great Lakes region, faces severe climate change impacts, especially in agriculture-dependent areas like Karusi province, where water insecurity is worsening. Increased rainfall variability, up by 10\u201315% over two decades, has led to prolonged dry spells during key planting seasons and a 30% drop in crop yields, deeply affecting smallholder farmers. Local cooperatives, representing over 720 families, struggle with inadequate water access as traditional methods falter against unpredictable weather. National strategies, including the Climate Change Strategy and National Adaptation Plan, stress the urgent need for improved water management and climate-resilient farming.\nThis technical assistance aims to tackle water insecurity, declining agricultural productivity, and growing community tensions at the Karusi cooperative center by introducing climate-resilient water management solutions. The support will focus on implementing efficient, climate-smart irrigation systems and water harvesting technologies to better manage irregular rainfall and ensure reliable access to water for both farming and household use. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nStakeholder mapping, community engagement, and formalization of arrangements.\nAssessment and design of an integrated IoT-based water management system\nInstallation and commissioning of an IoT-based rainwater harvesting and smart irrigation system.\nCapacity building and knowledge transfer for system operation and maintenance.\n\nDevelopment of governance mechanisms and sustainable financing models.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Mozambique_3.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-06-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/03\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Celebrate World Environment Day with a success story from Zambia","nid":"41423","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/celebrate-world-environment-day-success-story-zambia","Body":"\nDigging Deep: How Groundwater Data Is Transforming Lives in Rural Zambia\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nIn the sunbaked district of Nyimba in Eastern Zambia, where droughts have become increasingly common due to climate change, something remarkable is happening beneath the ground. A quiet revolution in data gathering is transforming how people understand, manage, and protect one of their most precious resources\u2014water.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nIt\u0027s not always easy to find a fully flat surface in the bush, as required by the sensitive measuring equipment.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nIt all started with a problem: communities and farmers across Zambia rely heavily on groundwater for everything from drinking to growing food. But the country lacked the data to properly map, manage, or protect these underground water sources. Without reliable groundwater data, it\u2019s nearly impossible to plan for droughts, design sustainable water systems, or even know how much water is left beneath the soil.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nRecognizing this urgent need, the UNEP Climate Technology Centre and Network (UN CTCN) joined forces with OneWorld Sustainable Investments to bring cutting-edge technology and know-how to Zambia\u2019s aquifers. Their mission? To pilot a new aquifer mapping method and groundwater recharge tool that could one day guide water strategy for the entire country.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nThe pilot began in Nyimba District\u2014a region hit hard by drying trends and water scarcity. With local officials and the Ministry of Water Development on board, the team got to work. But there was a major obstacle: the data simply wasn\u2019t there. Critical information like water levels, recharge rates, and climate trends was either unavailable or inaccessible. The mapping tools, no matter how advanced, were only as good as the data that fed them.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nFaced with this roadblock, the team looked abroad for solutions. That\u2019s when they discovered the Danish-developed sTEM 5 Amp system, a powerful tool capable of producing high-quality data that profiles and analyses features of the ground that influence groundwater. But there was a catch\u2014Zambia\u2019s government didn\u2019t have the budget to acquire the equipment.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nInstead of letting the project stall, OneWorld stepped up. With support from CTCN and co-financed by the AFCIA I programme, they purchased the equipment and partnered with Zambian officials to get the job done.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nIn March 2025, the team packed up the sTEM system and headed to the Nyimba wellfield. Over several days, they collected data from 180 points across two sites. Despite the challenging terrain \u2013 the equipment requires a completely flat surface, and was not designed for Zambia\u2019s rocky, bushy landscape - the results were more than promising. Not only was the data of high quality, but it also met the standards needed to shape a sustainable water management plan.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe impact of this work is potentially life-changing. Nyimba District, home to about 160,000 largely poor people\u201455% of them women\u2014depends more and more on groundwater for survival. With better data, the community can make informed decisions on how to manage its water, especially during increasingly frequent dry spells. And it doesn\u2019t stop there. This model could be replicated across Zambia\u2019s Eastern Province and eventually, the whole country, benefiting millions.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nThe Zambian Ministry of Water Development is already seeing the potential. After witnessing the equipment in action, officials expressed their enthusiasm for its rapid data-gathering capabilities and its promise for scaling up.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u0022Access to accurate groundwater data is not just a key to unlocking sustainable development, but also a powerful tool in the fight against poverty. By understanding and managing this vital resource, we can empower communities to thrive and break the cycle of poverty,\u201d said Belynda Petrie at OneWorld Sustainable Investments.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nBut there\u2019s more to the story than machines and measurements. This initiative has spotlighted a deeper issue: while valuable data exists in Zambia, it is often fragmented, not easily accessible, or underutilized by those who need it most. Bridging this gap\u2014by making data sharing more efficient and transparent\u2014is now a national priority.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nLooking ahead, this project could impact up to 13 million Zambians\u2014nearly 70% of the population\u2014who rely on aquifers for drinking water, farming, and economic livelihoods. The data collected will not only help secure water access but also guide broader strategies around food security, livestock management, and climate resilience.\u0026nbsp;\nAnd with the Ministry of Mines soon launching a geological survey by helicopter, Zambia is poised for a leap forward in understanding what lies beneath its feet. What started as a technical challenge in a single district may soon become a national success story\u2014powered by data, driven by collaboration, and rooted in the lives of the people it seeks to serve.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/higher%20res.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-06-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/05\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-and-sub-national-adaptation-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational and sub-national adaptation planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-resource-assessment-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater resource assessment\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"2025 LAC NDE Forum and Capacity Building: Panama Hosts a Regional Dialogue on Climate Technology","nid":"41411","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/2025-lac-nde-forum-and-capacity-building-panama-hosts-regional-dialogue","Body":"Government representatives from more than 20 countries and climate technology experts gathered today in Panama City to advance climate action. The 2025 Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) NDE Forum and the Capacity Building Program on Climate Technology and Finance is organized by the United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (UN CTCN), with the Panama Ministry of Environment. The event gathers LAC National Designated Entities (NDEs) to exchange experiences, strengthen cooperation in climate technology transfer, and learn about the latest developments in technological solutions and financing for climate action. Participants will include representatives from the Global Environment Facility, Green Climate Fund, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE).\nThe event participants will spend four days reviewing new climate technology projects supported by the CTCN in the region and how they align with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs), along with their respective national climate action plans. The event will also strengthen knowledge in digital solutions, agricultural transformation, and access to climate finance.\nHosted by the Government of Panama, participants will have the opportunity to learn from key initiatives implemented in the country such as the national climate transparency platform to manage data on mitigation and adaptation, the Climate Risk Atlas a digital tool for better decision-making as well as sustainable mobility projects.\nHigh-Level Speakers include:\n- Welcoming Remarks by Ana Aguilar, Director, Climate Change Directorate, Ministry of the Environment, Panama (MiAmbiente)\n- Opening Remarks by Ariesta Ningrum, Director, UN CTCN.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe conference is held in parallel with the Climate Week organized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).\n\u201cAs a country, we recognize the value of establishing technological mechanisms that allow us to accelerate the implementation of climate solutions adapted to our local realities. This conference represents a valuable opportunity to strengthen partnerships, learn from regional experiences, and promote concrete projects that benefit our communities,\u201d said Juan Carlos Navarro, Minister of Environment, Panama.\u0026nbsp;\nJuan Bello, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), stated that the conference comes at a key moment for Latin America and the Caribbean\u2014a region highly vulnerable to climate change but also rich in innovative solutions. \u201cAt UNEP, we support countries in a unified manner in their efforts to accelerate clean technology transfer, strengthen capacities, and mobilize climate finance. Spaces like this demonstrate the power of regional cooperation to move toward more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development,\u201d he emphasized.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cClimate technology is key to accelerating innovation and climate action; it enables the implementation of innovative solutions that transform strategic sectors such as energy, agriculture, and transportation. It also catalyzes the necessary financing to scale projects with real impact, reinforcing the commitment to resilient and sustainable development. Keeping the focus on climate action, with technology as an ally, is essential to facing current and future climate change challenges. This is what we do at the CTCN: we support pilot projects that introduce climate technologies for mitigation and adaptation,\u201d said Ariesta Ningrum, Director of UN CTCN.\nAbout the Climate Technology Centre and Network (UN CTCN)\nThe CTCN is the implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, hosted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The Centre promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low-carbon, climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries.\nMore information on the Forum here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_2779.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-05-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/19\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Wildfire Information System Enhancement Project in North Macedonia","nid":"41394","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-wildfire-information-system-enhancement-project-north-macedonia","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nWildfire Information System Enhancement Project in North Macedonia\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 19 May, 2025\n\u0026nbsp;\nNorth Macedonia has faced growing impacts of climate change, particularly through a sharp rise in wildfires over the past decade. Forest fire damage surged from 11.5 sq. km in 2014 to 114.2 sq. km in 2021, prompting a state of emergency during a major 16-day blaze that August. This trend reflects broader climate shifts\u2014longer fire seasons, greater intensity, and expanded burn areas\u2014with UNEP warning wildfire frequency could rise by 50% by 2100 and urging a shift from reactive to preventive strategies. In response, North Macedonia is enhancing its preparedness through digital forecasting systems, now set to be improved with a fire information module to strengthen fire management and response planning.\nThis technical assistance aims to help North Macedonia address the growing threat of climate change\u2013driven wildfires, which are becoming more intense, widespread, and harder to control. While the country has made progress through the development of the MKFFIS (its forest fire information system), the system needs enhancement to better map fire hazards and assess damage. The project will develop a new information module for MKFFIS, improving its forecasting and decision-making capabilities. It will also include training and capacity building to ensure effective use of the upgraded system and align with ongoing JICA advisory efforts supporting sustainability and monitoring. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nDevelopment of implementation planning and communications documents;\nDemonstrate potential modules and specify useful information;\nModules development on MKFFIS including software development and hardware procurement;\nCapacity building on software usage to the local agencies;\nConsider Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) measures, including implications for women and vulnerable groups, and consider additional improvements to be made;\nAnalyze gaps in developing a larger, cross-border climate change adaptation project;\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Mozambique_2.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-05-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/09\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Improvement of water supply management through a GIS-based monitoring and control system for water loss reduction in Saint Kitts and Nevis","nid":"41333","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-improvement-water-supply-management-through-gis-based-monitoring","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nImprovement of water supply management through a GIS-based monitoring and control system for water loss reduction in Saint Kitts and Nevis\nDeadline: 19 May, 2025\n\u0026nbsp;\nSt. Kitts and Nevis relies heavily on rainfall for its water supply, which is collected through groundwater and surface sources. However, shifting rainfall patterns, rising sea levels, and more frequent droughts threaten freshwater availability and quality. Coastal areas are at risk of flooding and saltwater intrusion, while pollution in lower watershed areas adds further pressure to limited water supplies. Without stronger investment in climate resilience, improved water storage, and better management, St. Kitts and Nevis remains highly vulnerable to climate change\u0027s ongoing and future impacts.\nThis Technical Assistance aims to enhance WSD\u0027s and NWD\u00b4s overall Non-Revenue-Water (NRW) management with a structured and systematic approach. WSD\u0027s and NWD\u00b4s current data models, as well as the linked management processes, require a complete review and redesign. The required GIS data model must allow systematic and automated data analysis and therefore must follow examples of internationally recommended systems. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nProject Management.\nEstablishment of a GIS data structure and procedures\nDistrict Metered Areas (DMA) testing.\nRegional South-South exchange event.\n\nFor further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Mozambique_1.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-05-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/06\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"The power of the Network: Joining forces for climate technology transfer","nid":"41299","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/power-network-joining-forces-climate-technology-transfer","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network has reached a major milestone \u2013 its 900th Network member. A warm welcome to the\u0026nbsp;Life International Foundation for Ecology AB from\u0026nbsp;Sweden, who joined CTCN with a strong focus on coaching high-level decision-makers through\u0026nbsp;webinars, and capacity building programmes.\u0026nbsp;\nBut this number \u2013 900 \u2013isn\u2019t just a stat. It\u2019s a symbol of growing global commitment to climate action.\u0026nbsp;\nThe journey to 900\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN was established in 2013 with a vision: to build a global community where organizations \u2013 startups, corporates, technology centres, NGOs, research institutions \u2013 could\u0026nbsp;collaborate, innovate and support developing countries\u2019 climate technology needs. At 100, it was a bright idea. At 500, it became a powerful coalition. At 900,it is\u0026nbsp;a community of practice driving countries\u2019 innovation in addressing climate challenges.\nOur Network spans every region of the world: agrivoltaic pioneers in Africa, highly skilled trainers on disaster risk management in Asia, grid integration engineers in Europe and circular economy experts in the Caribbean. This diversity makes CTCN more than a Network \u2013\u0026nbsp; it is a vibrant and evolving ecosystem of climate solutions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nHaving 900 Network members means a greater capacity to respond to countries\u2019 TA requests we receive. When a country comes with a request with a flood management tool in the face of increasing risks, the Network is ready to provide solutions whether it\u2019s a low tech approach to fill the data gaps in synoptic stations or developing a high tech digital platform for forecasting.\nReal impact, where it matters most\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN\u2019s Network members are the engine behind our work on the ground. Take the\u0026nbsp;Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), a Network member since 2014. They led a technical assistance project that created a roadmap for electrifying buses in TransJakarta, including assessments of charging infrastructure and sourcing of renewable energy. After the project success in 2021, ITDP received\u0026nbsp;additional financial\u0026nbsp;support from partners like UK PACT as well as BMZ through TUMI Jakarta partners (ITDP, WRI, ICLEI, UITP, C40, and ICCT) to pilot-test 100 e-buses. Today, they are working with the CTCN to explore scalable business models that\u0026nbsp;engage key stakeholders\u0026nbsp;like leasing companies, e-bus operators, and end users.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cThe study that was supported by CTCN has been instrumental in advancing electric bus adoption to promote sustainable urban transport. Building on this foundation and the pilot, Jakarta aims to electrify 100% of its Transjakarta bus fleet by 2030, targeting over 10,000 vehicles. However, challenges persist, including securing investment due to regulatory uncertainties and high initial costs of electric buses. It is imperative that a comprehensive plan including incentive programs and robust regulatory framework are in place to ensure that the transition to electric bus is sustainable and inclusive.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\nGonggomtua Sitanggang, Southeast Asia Director of ITDP\n\nThis is just one story. But it shows how CTCN\u2019s Network doesn\u0027t just respond to needs\u2014it sparks momentum and long-term partnerships to scale up its catalytic support.\n\u0026nbsp;\nWhere the future lies - a growing diversity, a growing responsibility\nReaching 900 members isn\u2019t the end \u2013 it\u2019s the beginning a new chapter. As CTC Network grows, so do the questions we must ask ourselves: \u0026nbsp;\n\nHow can we ensure members actively contribute to CTCN\u2019s activities?\nHow can CTCN provide stronger backbone support to accelerate engagement?\nHow can we foster deeper synergies between members?\nHow do we maximize our limited resources to host impactful events, workshops, and training that address the most pressing climate challenges?\n\nAs climate challenges accelerate, so must our collective action. This milestone invites us not just to celebrate\u2014but to reflect. What\u2019s working? What\u2019s not? Where do we go next?\nHelp shape what\u2019s next\nWe want to hear from you. All Network members are invited to participate in our survey and help co-create the future of CTCN engagement.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Network-2.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-04-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/11\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New leadership elected to guide Climate Technology Centre and Network Advisory Board","nid":"41298","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-leadership-elected-guide-climate-technology-centre-and-network-advisory","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nCopenhagen, Denmark \u2013 9 April 2025 \u2014\u0026nbsp;The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) has announced the appointment of Stephen Minas of Greece as the new Chair of its Advisory Board, succeeding Fred Onduri of Uganda. Joining him in leadership is Christian Lohberger of Papua New Guinea (PNG), who has been elected Vice-Chair. The appointments concluded the 25th Advisory Board meeting, held this week in Copenhagen.\nLohberger, who has represented the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) constituency on the Advisory Board since 2022, becomes the first SIDS member to serve as Vice-Chair. He has been part of Papua New Guinea\u2019s climate negotiations team since 2019 and is deeply engaged in both the public and private sectors.\nBorn and raised in Port Moresby, Lohberger holds a degree in International Relations from the University of Tasmania and a Master\u2019s in Engineering from RMIT University. He currently serves as President of the Solar Energy Association of PNG and is a policy adviser within the energy division of PNG\u2019s Climate Change and Development Authority.\nWith decades of hands-on experience delivering energy transition solutions to rural and off-grid communities across the Pacific, Lohberger brings a practical perspective to the CTCN\u2019s core mission of facilitating technology transfer in developing countries.\n\n\u201cTechnology shapes the modern world,\u201d Lohberger said. \u201cThe\u0026nbsp;CTCN and our partners are employing this transformative force to drive global progress and innovation in climate solutions.\u0026nbsp;I look forward to\u0026nbsp;supporting CTCN\u2019s vital mission of transferring impactful climate technologies\u0026nbsp;directly\u0026nbsp;to the communities that need them most.\u201d\n\nNewly appointed Chair Stephen Minas also emphasized the importance of international cooperation in climate technology.\n\u201cThis is a pivotal time for climate innovation, and CTCN has a vital role to play,\u201d said Minas. \u201cHarnessing its unique Network, CTCN will build on its proven track record to strengthen partnerships that unlock the climate solutions the world needs.\u0022\nThe Advisory Board meeting opened with a joint session between the CTCN and the Technology Executive Committee (TEC), highlighting progress under their Joint Programme of Work. Discussions covered advancements in the Green Technology Database, the #AI4ClimateAction initiative, Monitoring and Evaluation strategies, and the Gender and Climate Technology Expert Roster.\nA strong call emerged for enhanced support to National Designated Entities (NDEs) and more effective implementation of Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) outcomes, which are recognized as critical for increasing the visibility and effectiveness of the CTCN\u2019s work.\nIn the subsequent Advisory Board discussions, members reviewed progress on the 2023\u20132025 Programme of Work, resource mobilization, communications and outreach, gender mainstreaming, and performance tracking. The Board also formally endorsed the CTCN\u2019s financial statement for 2024.\nAdvisory Board members and CTCN partners widely welcomed Minas and Lohberger\u0027s appointments, acknowledging the new leadership\u2019s experience and commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and climate resilience in developing nations.\n\u0026nbsp;\n------\nThe 25th Advisory Board meeting video recording and presentations will be made available here.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \nThe CTCN Secretariat operates within its terms of reference and is accountable to, and under the guidance of, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) through an Advisory Board.\nThe Advisory Board of the CTCN determines its operational modalities and rules of procedure based on the functions outlined in decision 1\/CP.16, paragraph 123. The Constitution of the Advisory Board was agreed upon at COP 18 and amended at COP 26.\n[1] The meeting took place on April 4-9, 2025, and convened members from Annex 1 and Non-Annex 1, UNFCCC bodies representatives, UNFCCC non-governmental constituencies, COP30 incoming Presidency as well as key stakeholders, NDEs, and observers.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_2396-2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-04-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/09\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Solar power, stronger women: Yaghnob\u2019s transformation","nid":"41254","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/solar-power-stronger-women-yaghnob-s-transformation","Body":"\u201cEnergy is freedom for women,\u201d shares Anisa Abibulloeva from the Little Earth, the winner of the 2024 Gender Just Climate Solutions Award in the Technical Climate Solutions category. \u201cAnd empowering women with energy is empowering the whole community.\u201d\nThe Yaghnob Valley, nestled in Tajikistan\u2019s remote mountains, is home to the Yaghnobi people \u2013 descendants of the ancient Sogdians. For centuries, they have lived in isolation, grappling with energy poverty and harsh conditions. This picturesque valley becomes cut off from the outside world in winter due to landslides and rockfalls, making access extremely difficult.\nIn response to these challenges, The Little Earth has launched an initiative to build resilient communities through small-scale solar energy projects and resource-saving technologies. The project aims to bring sustainable solutions, particularly solar power, to remote\u0026nbsp;mountainous\u0026nbsp;communities like those in the Yaghnob Valley.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cWomen in this community play an indispensable role in daily life. They manage the household chores, care for the children, prepare meals, and take on physically demanding tasks such as livestock management and fuel collection,\u201d says Timur Idrisov, Senior adviser and the initiator of the Yaghnob project.\nDespite their vital contributions, women in the Yaghnob Valley face restrictions on mobility and participation in public and economic activities due to patriarchal norms. Energy poverty further exacerbates their struggles. The valley, not connected to the national electricity grid, relies on fragile homemade hydropower systems, while families depend on firewood, dried manure, and occasionally coal for cooking and heating. This reliance contributes to deforestation and poor indoor air quality, especially affecting women and children.\n\u201cOur project began with a simple yet transformative idea: empowering young women as agents of change and a catalyzer of a just transition. In the remote\u0026nbsp;Yaghnob\u0026nbsp;Valley, where energy poverty and environmental challenges intersect with deeply rooted gender inequalities, we saw an opportunity to equip women with tools and knowledge to transform not just their lives, but their communities,\u201d says Anisa.\u0026nbsp;\nTo address these issues, 40+ women from 11 villages have been trained to use and maintain solar devices and\u0026nbsp;energy-efficient technologies. This shift reduces environmental degradation, eliminates harmful fumes, and\u0026nbsp;supports women in developing technical skills, easing their unpaid workloads, and integrating them into local and national decision-making processes.\n\u201cThe impact of this project has been profound. It\u2019s not just about energy access; it\u2019s about transforming lives, putting women\u0027s empowerment and environmental conservation at the core of our work,\u201d says Anisa.\nThe Little Earth initiative, recognized with the 2024 GJCS Award \u2013 an award supported by the Climate Technology Centre and Network \u2013 in the Technical Climate Solutions category, exemplifies how small-scale renewable energy projects can\u0026nbsp;give agency to women and enhance community resilience.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cThis equipment helps me a lot. On sunny days, we can boil water and cook food without any problems on this device. It\u0027s very convenient to always have hot water and ready meals. This year, I haven\u0027t used open fire at all. You can cook pilaf; if you count from the moment, you close the lid, it\u0027s ready in almost 40 minutes. Other dishes cook even faster - 20 minutes, half an hour. For example, potato dishes. And eggs take only 10 minutes\u201d, said Surayo Rakhmatzoda, the project\u2019s beneficiary.\u0026nbsp;\nThe project\u2019s success shows the potential of decentralized clean energy solutions in remote communities. It has reduced CO2 emissions by up to 3 tons per household annually and significantly improved health outcomes by reducing indoor air pollution. Moreover, it contributes to the global goal of tripling renewable energy capacity by focusing on off-grid communities.\nDespite logistical challenges, such as the valley\u2019s inaccessibility for up to five months each year, the initiative continues to grow. The Little Earth aims to expand its reach, focusing on youth and creating long-term and gender-responsive solutions that promote environmental sustainability.\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\nThe future of energy solutions in the Yaghnob Valley and beyond relies on scalable models like The Little Earth\u2019s. By addressing climate challenges inclusively and sustainably, the project demonstrates how local actions can create meaningful change.\nRead more about the 2024 Gender Just Climate Solutions Award.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/467652457_964176419080734_624797702302486676_n.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-03-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/20\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Feasibility And Viability Study For Implementing Blue-Green Infrastructure For Urban Resilience In Liberia","nid":"41252","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-feasibility-and-viability-study-implementing-blue-green","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nFeasibility and viability study for implementing blue-green infrastructure for urban resilience in Liberia\nDeadline: April 1, 2025\n\u0026nbsp;\nLiberia has limited resilience and adaptive capacity to combat the effects of climate change. The low adaptive capacity is exacerbated by climate change impacts and Liberia still suffers from resource gaps and policy barriers to effectively tackle climate change. Its rapid urbanization has resulted in cities such as Monrovia and Paynesville which have large informal settlements located on the coast with inadequate resilience of the population to respond to adverse weather events, insufficient grey infrastructure which can lead to groundwater pollution during flooding events, and no green spaces to improve the health, mental wellbeing, and community gathering spaces of urban developments.\nThe objective of this Technical Assistance is to help define an approach to strengthen the resilience of the cities of Monrovia and Paynesville through the implementation of climate change adaptation actions promoting urban green infrastructure. The specific objectives will be:\n\nDevelop a baseline study including a risk and vulnerability assessment, a barriers and challenges assessment and hydrological mapping\nIdentify the sites in consultation with all stakeholders with specific recommendations of which type of rain garden to pilot with technical specifications\nPilot and test the rain gardens during two types of seasons to check its viability\nProvide an educational component, oriented toward the youngest and most vulnerable populations in order to raise awareness among the general public on the importance of green infrastructure.\n\nFor more information, please visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM)\u0026nbsp;and here.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may apply\u0026nbsp;here. \u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Mozambique_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-03-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/19\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"[Re-Advertisement] Call for experts: Development of a Framework and Roadmap for a National Innovation System to foster low-carbon and climate resilient economic development in Mozambique","nid":"41171","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/re-advertisement-call-experts-development-framework-and-roadmap-national","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nDevelopment of a Framework and Roadmap for a National Innovation System to foster low-carbon and climate resilient economic development in Mozambique\nDeadline for submission: March 3, 2025\n\n\n\n\nThe overall objective of this technical assistance is to introduce an effective National Innovative System that fosters low-carbon and climate-resilient economic development in Mozambique. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nProject Management\nIntroduction of Working Group\nEvaluation of the national innovation environment for climate action\nDevelopment of a framework and implementation roadmap for the National Innovation System e. Strengthening institutional innovation support mechanisms\nCommunication and engagement\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM) and here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Mozambique.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-02-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/20\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"[Re-Advertisement] Call for experts: Development of a National Plan for Integrated Fire Management in Colombia","nid":"41170","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/re-advertisement-call-experts-development-national-plan-integrated-fire","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nDevelopment of a National Plan for Integrated Fire Management in Colombia\nDeadline for submission: March 3, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe primary goal of this technical assistance initiative is to develop a comprehensive National Plan for integrated fire management in Colombia. This plan will include short, medium, and long-term strategies that integrate environmental management, fire management, and disaster risk management related to forest fires.\nAdditionally, the technical assistance will support the entities within the National Environmental System (SINA), the National Climate Change System (SISCLIMA), and the National Disaster Risk Management System (SNGRD). Some of the expected outputs are:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDevelopment of implementation planning and communication documents;\nEstablishment of a Technical Assitance (TA) coordination mechanism and formation of a stakeholder technical working group;\nDefinition of the structure of the National Plan for Integrated Fire Management;\nParticipatory workshops to validate the National Plan for Integrated Fire Management;\nDevelopment of the final version of the National Plan for Integrated Fire Management;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or UNPD.\n\n\nIf you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may apply\u0026nbsp;here. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Colombia.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-02-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/20\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Feasibility study to develop an aquaponics facility based on a semi-enclosed\/protected environment as a climate change adaptation measure to be replicated in Peru","nid":"41169","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-feasibility-study-develop-aquaponics-facility-based-semi","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nFeasibility study to develop an aquaponics facility based on a semi-enclosed\/protected environment as a climate change adaptation measure to be replicated in Peru\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: March 3, 2025\nPeru\u2019s Ministry of Production has developed a National Aquaculture Policy aimed at making the sector more competitive, sustainable, and resilient to climate change by 2030. The policy focuses on doubling sales, increasing Peru\u2019s share of Latin American aquaculture production, and improving food security and livelihoods. It includes adaptation measures under the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), a Circular Economy Roadmap, and pilot aquaponics projects in vulnerable coastal communities. However, climate change poses significant challenges, including impacts on species distribution, infrastructure, and freshwater availability, threatening food security and livelihoods.\nThis Technical Assistance will carry out a feasibility assessment of an aquaponics facility based on a semi-enclosed\/protected environment for Peru with a climate change resilience approach. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nDevelopment of a workplan and related communication documents.\nEstablishment of the project working group specific to the country context.\nDiagnosis of the current situation of aquaponics in Peru with a climate change perspective.\nSpecific technical and functional and model recommendations for the development of aquaponics in Peru\nGeneration of technical manuals considering the optimal production types prioritized for Peru.\nDevelopment of aquaponics projects in Peru encouraged.\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;the UN Global Market Place (UNGM)\u0026nbsp;and here.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may apply\u0026nbsp;here. \u0026nbsp;\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Peru.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-02-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/20\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Germany provides \u20ac1 million to the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network for climate technology solutions that drive real GHG emission reductions","nid":"41064","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/germany-provides-1-million-un-climate-technology-centre-and-network-climate","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network, hosted by UNEP and headquartered in Copenhagen, receives a new contribution from the Federal Republic of Germany.\n\u0026nbsp;\nCopenhagen, January 30, 2025 \u2013 As announced on the sidelines of COP29, Germany has provided a \u20ac1 million voluntary contribution to the multi-donor trust fund of the United Nation\u2019s Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). Germany\u0027s contribution will support CTCN\u2019s third Programme of Work (2023-2027), including supporting developing countries to accelerate climate technology transfer, innovation and uptake to build climate resilience and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions with a special focus on industrial decarbonization.\n\nThe collaboration between the CTCN and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) will focus on the phase-out of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) and the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors such as cement. This contribution will allow for the support of climate technology projects contributing to climate change mitigation and low-carbon industrialization in developing countries.\nThere are decisive global trends towards decarbonization across energy and industrial sectors.\u0026nbsp;The EU has taken concrete action through the new F-gas Regulation which came into effect in March 2024, establishing stricter rules to prevent emissions and expanding monitoring systems. The G7\u0027s historic agreement to phase out SF\u2086 in new switchgear applications by 2035 represents another breakthrough.\u0026nbsp;In the area of cement production, low-carbon compositions such as Limestone Calcined Clay Cement, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), and various other process-related optimizations are promising decarbonization levers.\n\u0022The solutions to reduce GHG emissions in these hard-to-abate sectors are available. It is purely a question of technology and knowledge transfer,\u201d said Ariesta Ningrum, Director, UN CTCN. \u201cThe contribution of the German Government to the CTCN sets a good example for the much-needed engagement of industrialized countries in the global pursuit of climate action.\u201d\nThroughout its decade of operation, the German government - alongside other donors - has supported the CTCN and its country-driven business model, trusting its capacity to deliver on a portfolio of climate technology and innovative solutions, knowledge transfer and advice on policy, legal and regulatory frameworks tailored to the needs of individual countries.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\n\nOver the past decade, the CTCN has facilitated over 370 technical assistance projects across 115 developing countries, investing $100 million with the expectation of catalyzing an additional $1.24 billion from various sources, including the private sector, NGOs and international organizations. Working with a global network of\u0026nbsp;National Designated Entities,\u0026nbsp;870+ Network members, and climate technology partners, CTCN acts as a catalyst and connector between all stakeholders, holding a unique convening capacity, capable of influencing and shaping innovative climate action.\u0026nbsp;\n\nPrevious press release on the collaboration between Germany and CTCN: https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/news\/global-collaboration-cop28-advancing-phasing\u2026\n\nFor more information or media inquiries, please contact: ctcn@un.org\n\nAbout the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\nThe\u0026nbsp;CTCN\u0026nbsp;is the implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and is hosted by UNEP. It promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low-carbon and climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries, by providing technology solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation projects.About the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)\nUNEP is the leading global voice on the environment. It provides leadership and encourages partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Indistrial%20image%20for%20PR.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-01-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/30\/2025 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sf6-reduction-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESF6 reduction\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Development of a deep decarbonization roadmap in the cement sector through advanced technology upgradation and enhanced standards in Senegal","nid":"40862","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-development-deep-decarbonization-roadmap-cement-sector-through","Body":"The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nDevelopment of a deep decarbonization roadmap in the cement sector through advanced technology upgradation and enhanced standards in Senegal\nCement production accounts for 7-8% of global CO2 emissions, driven by processes like clinker use, with consumption reaching 4.2 billion tons in 2020. As urbanization and population growth increase demand, decarbonizing the sector is crucial for meeting the Paris Agreement\u0027s targets. Senegal, where the industrial sector contributes 22% of GDP, produced 9.5 million tons of cement in 2022, exporting much of its surplus to Mali. Despite efforts such as clinker reduction, fuel substitution, and renewable energy investments, the environmental impact remains significant, highlighting the need for a coordinated national decarbonization roadmap.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) will assist Senegal in developing this roadmap, focusing on technologies and policies to reduce emissions. Key initiatives include creating a Monitoring, Verification, and Enforcement (MV\u0026amp;E) framework and updating cement standards to reduce clinker use and integrate low-carbon alternatives. This TA project will aim to align Senegal\u0027s cement industry with international sustainability practices, promoting climate-resilient growth and fulfilling global climate commitments. Key expected outputs include:\u0026nbsp;\n\nProject Management;\nCoordination of a project working group;\nAnalysis of the current national cement and concrete industry;\nAssessment of appropriate low-carbon cement technology options and decarbonization levers;\nDevelopment of a national roadmap for the deep decarbonization of cement and petrochemical concrete;\nDevelopment of a GCF concept note;\nCapacity-building workshop.\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or UNPD.\nIf you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may apply\u0026nbsp;here. \u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Senegal_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-12-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/06\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides DKK 30 million in funding towards CTCN to ensure developing countries meet NDCs","nid":"40857","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/danish-ministry-foreign-affairs-provides-dkk-30-million-funding-towards-ctcn","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network, hosted by UNEP and headquartered in Copenhagen, receives a 4th round of funding from the Danish Government.\nCopenhagen, 13 December 2024 \u2013 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark today announced the commitment of DKK 30 million (USD 4.3 million) to support\u0026nbsp;the United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). Denmark\u2019s new funding will support the Centre\u2019s Third Programme of Work, which runs until 2027 and aims to bolster the uptake of technology for climate action in developing countries, with a special focus on least developed countries, Africa and small island developing states.\u0026nbsp;\nDenmark has supported the CTCN since its establishment in Copenhagen in 2014, previously providing DKK 30 million in 2013, DKK 11 million in 2016 and DKK 28 million in 2020.\n\u201cDenmark is pleased to announce a DKK 30 million contribution to the CTCN. Technology is vital in tackling the global climate crisis. The support will allow the CTCN to respond to developing countries\u2019 technology needs as they adapt to climate change and shift towards low-carbon development pathways,\u201d said Denmark\u2019s Foreign Minister, Lars L\u00f8kke Rasmussen. \u201cThe CTCN has a unique position within the global climate landscape, acting as both a convener and broker between different stakeholders and levels of expertise.\u201d\nThe announcement follows\u0026nbsp;COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan and after the release of\u0026nbsp;UNEP 2024 Emissions Gap report, which emphasizes the need for unprecedented emissions cuts to bridge the massive gap that persists between rhetoric and reality as countries draft new climate plans due in 2025.\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN plays a key role in facilitating the use of technology to combat climate change. It is currently celebrating its 10-year anniversary, underscoring its vital contributions to creating enabling environments for the use of technology for adaptation and mitigation, with a focus on applying gender sensitive approaches, engaging vulnerable groups, and promoting endogenous technologies.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cDenmark played a significant role in the creation of the CTCN. We are honored by the continued trust placed in us to deliver on our mandate, and the Foreign Ministry\u2019s strong support of the Centre here in Copenhagen,\u201d said Dechen Tsering, Director a.i., Climate Change Division. \u201cA strong mobilization of stakeholders and a strengthening of connections between donors and beneficiaries allows for more rapid technology transfers, which is key in fighting climate change effectively.\u201d\nOver the past decade, the CTCN has facilitated over 370 technical assistance projects across 115 developing countries, investing $100 million with the expectation of catalyzing an additional $1.24 billion from various sources, including the private sector, NGOs and international organizations. Working with a global network of National Designated Entities, 870+ Network Members, and climate technology partners, CTCN acts as a catalyst and connector between all stakeholders, holding a unique convening capacity, capable of influencing and shaping innovative climate action.\n\nNOTES TO EDITORS\nAbout the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\nThe\u0026nbsp;CTCN\u0026nbsp;is the implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and is hosted by UNEP. It promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low-carbon and climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries, by providing technology solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation projects.About the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)\nUNEP is the leading global voice on the environment. It provides leadership and encourages partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.\nFor more information, please contact:\nNews and Media Unit, UN Environment Programme \n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Image%20for%20Denmark%20PR%20RE.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-12-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/13\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Introduction letter from the new Director of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)","nid":"40835","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/introduction-letter-new-director-climate-technology-centre-and-network-ctcn","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nDear Colleagues, Partners, Friends,\u0026nbsp;\n\nI am honored to step into the Director of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) role. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism \u2013 a central body dedicated to advancing climate technology development and transfer. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to UNEP for entrusting me with this responsibility. I am committed to building on my predecessors\u2019 work that already laid a strong foundation for CTCN to further enhance its impact in addressing the urgent challenges of climate change.\n\nWith over 20 years of experience in climate change, environmental sustainability, and energy systems, I bring insights shaped by diverse roles. Before joining the United Nations, I worked with the Indonesian government agency in assessing and applying climate-related technologies, a non-profit organization advising on the development of renewable energy potential, and a consulting firm developing portfolios of Kyoto Protocol Clean Development Mechanism projects. For the past 17 years, I have been with the UNFCCC Climate Change Secretariat, most recently serving as Manager of the Technology subdivision.\u0026nbsp;\n\nA key part of my work has been with the Technology Executive Committee (TEC), the policy arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism. There, I contributed to shaping global climate technology policies and led the support of intergovernmental processes on technology development and transfer. Through collaboration with key stakeholders, I helped connect policy, technology, and expertise, focusing on supporting countries in identifying climate technology policies that will enable them to achieve the Agreement\u2019s objectives and create impactful, real-world solutions.\n\nAs a CTCN\u2019s Director, I will focus on three priorities:\n\n\nStrengthening technology alignment with national needs to ensure that technology development and transfer meet the specific requirements of developing countries, providing scalable solutions tailored to their contexts, and facilitating the implementation of these solutions on the ground, where they can have the most tangible impact.\n\n\nDriving collaboration across sectors to build strong partnerships among governments and communities, private sector, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders to mobilize resources for accelerating innovation and delivering impactful climate action.\n\nStrengthening the synergies between the Technology Mechanism bodies to enhance coordination and optimize the integration of technological solutions, ensuring a more effective and cohesive approach to addressing climate challenges at both global and local levels.\n\n\nCTCN\u2019s mission \u2013connecting those seeking climate solutions with those providing them \u2013 has never been more vital. Together, we can harness the power of technology to create sustainable, resilient futures for all.\n\nThank you for the warm welcome. In this new role, I look forward to working alongside UNEP, UNFCCC, CTCN\u2019s Advisory Board Members, and all other stakeholders to achieve our shared goals.\n\n----\nAriesta Ningrum\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_1852.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-12-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/01\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"COP29 side event showcases the role of RD\u0026amp;D and tailored approaches in climate action","nid":"40827","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/cop29-side-event-showcases-role-rdd-and-tailored-approaches-climate-action","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nBaku, Azerbaijan, 20 November 2024 \u2013 At COP29, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) hosted a side event at the Greek Pavilion, bringing together experts from academia, national institutions and think tanks to explore strategies for strengthening National Systems of Innovation (NSI) and advancing collaborative research, development and demonstration (RD\u0026amp;D). The panel, moderated by CTCN Advisory Board Vice-Chair Stephen Minas, featured insights from Edeltraud Guenther, Director of UNU-FLORES; Surachai Sathitkunarat of Thailand\u2019s Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council; Magnolia Tovar of Future Cleantech Architects; Joel Onyango from the African Centre for Technology Studies; and Prof. Maria Gavouneli of Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy.\nThe IPCC Climate Change 2023 Synthesis Report emphasizes that while the technologies needed to limit global warming to 1.5\u00b0C already exist, establishing strong NSI remains a challenge. These systems drive effective policy, RD\u0026amp;D, technology transfer, capacity building, and financing. Similarly, the Paris Agreement\u2019s Technology Framework highlights collaborative RD\u0026amp;D as a key driver to innovation, helping countries strengthen the NSI through global partnerships.\nThe CTCN aligns with these global priorities, emphasizing NSI and digitalization as fundamental enablers for system transformation and focusing on the enabling conditions needed for enabling early markets and for deploying climate technologies.\u0026nbsp;\nEdeltraud Guenther of UNU-FLORES emphasized three critical perspectives to enhance the success of innovation and deployment: planning for impact from the outset, tailoring national innovation systems to the specific needs of sectors and contexts, and considering key factors such as power dynamics, legitimacy, and urgency when conducting research to ensure it addresses real-world challenges.\u0026nbsp;\nGuenther also noted the value of barrier research, urging efforts to overcome the challenges that set back innovation rather than abandoning promising ideas.\u0026nbsp;\nFrom Thailand, Dr. Surachai Sathitkunarat outlined national efforts to reform its National Innovation System (NSI) by advancing higher education, science, research, and innovation within the framework of NSI and integrating RD\u0026amp;D into its policy framework. He also outlined how the CTCN supported a technical assistance project on developing a hydrogen roadmap. The project is guided by NSI principles and employs a Triple Helix approach combining government facilitation, industry responsiveness to market demands, and academic support through research and policy development.\u0026nbsp;\nMs. Magnolia Tovar of Future Cleantech Architects\u0026nbsp;presented findings from a report on future R\u0026amp;D needs across 59 countries,\u0026nbsp;carried out in collaboration with the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee,\u0026nbsp;emphasizing the urgency of developing energy storage technologies to support renewable energy integration.\u0026nbsp;She noted that governments play a crucial role in fostering innovation through local capacity building, providing R\u0026amp;D funding, and mitigating investment risks.\nProfessor Maria Gavouneli, Director General of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy,\u0026nbsp;highlightedGreece\u2019s efforts to address climate change challenges while\u0026nbsp;reversing\u0026nbsp;the brain drain.\u0026nbsp;This includes expanding the energy grid, leveraging smart grids, fostering academia-industry partnerships, particularly in agriculture, and utilizing technology for resilience,\u0026nbsp;including drones and surveillance systems\u0026nbsp;in areas like wildfire prevention and maritime security.\u0026nbsp;\nMr. Joel Onyango from the African Center for Technology Studies (ACTS) discussed the path to fostering, scaling, and commercializing innovations, particularly in Africa, emphasizing localization \u2013 developing solutions by local people for local challenges - and sustainability as key. He stressed the need for a clear commercialization strategy to ensure innovations remain viable and the importance of local agency \u2013 empowering those who can drive change and transformation within their communities.\u0026nbsp;\n\nFind the recording of the side event here.\nFind the TEC survey findings on future RD\u0026amp;D needs here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC00937.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-11-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/20\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Development of a Decarbonization Roadmap in the Cement Sector through Advanced Technology Upgradation and Enhanced Standards","nid":"40760","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-development-decarbonization-roadmap-cement-sector-through","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nDevelopment of a Decarbonization Roadmap in the Cement Sector through Advanced Technology Upgradation and Enhanced Standards\nAs of 2024, Zimbabwe\u0027s cement industry produces 2.6 million tonnes annually, against a demand of 1.6 million tonnes. Despite this, shifting production trends have caused temporary shortages and price hikes. Growing urbanization and infrastructure needs prompted a $1 billion cement plant project and refurbishment efforts to boost capacity. However, rising greenhouse gas emissions and incidents like the 2020 closure of Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe over dust pollution underscore environmental challenges. Addressing these requires a national decarbonization roadmap, updated cement standards, and public-private collaboration for a sustainable transition.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) will provide technical assistance to develop a comprehensive national decarbonization roadmap for Zimbabwe\u2019s cement and concrete industry. This support will include identifying and prioritizing technologies and policy measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. CTCN will also assist in establishing an effective Monitoring, Verification, and Enforcement (MV\u0026amp;E) system to track progress and ensure compliance with decarbonization goals. Key expected outputs include:\u0026nbsp;\n\nProject Management.\nCoordination of a Project Working Group.\nAnalysis of the current national cement and concrete industry.\nEvaluation of appropriate low-carbon cement technology options and decarbonization levers.\u0026nbsp;\nDevelopment of a national decarbonization cement and concrete roadmap.\nOperationalization of roadmap.\nUpdating of cement standards.\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or UNPD.\nIf you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may apply\u0026nbsp;here. \u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CfE%20Zimbabwe.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-11-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/25\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes new Network members","nid":"40751","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-new-network-members","Body":"Six new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in October. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilizes policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries.\nCTCN also serves as a platform for Network members to share knowledge, solutions, and experience via the CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member-hosted webinars, relevant training, networking, and events such as the CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nTrama TecnoAmbiental, S.L. in Spain: Trama TecnoAmbiental (TTA) is an international engineering and consulting firm in business since 1986 in the field of renewable energies and specializing in distributed generation and energy access. With more than 35 years of experience, TTA offers a full range of cross-cutting engineering \u0026amp; consulting services for all kinds of renewable energy and energy access projects.\nFundaci\u00f3n CODESPA in Spain: CODESPA is an international development NGO with 38 years of experience, focused on ending the cycle of extreme poverty in rural communities around the world by supporting the growth of local entrepreneurs and social enterprises, creating decent business and employment opportunities for the most vulnerable men and women, resulting in increased household incomes and improving the lives of more than 5 million people and their families. Since its inception to date, CODESPA has managed around 1.250 projects in 34 countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia.\u0026nbsp;\nU Energy Co., Ltd. in South Korea: Founded in 2009, U Energy specializes in renewable energy such as solar power generation equipment, energy storage equipment, and Operation \u0026amp; Management for solar power plants. They perform total EPC work and expand their business into energy efficiency technology and water electrolysis systems.\nALLPLAN GmbH in Austria: ALLPLAN is an Austria based consulting company established in 1967. With about 60 employees ALLPLAN holds its recognized position in the national and international consulting market. The company has managed numerous projects commissioned by national and international organizations and IFIs, such as the EBRD, GIZ, IFC, UNIDO, NEFCO, IIC, EIB, the EU, and the World Bank, including a number of international verification assignments.\nLeadership Business Consulting in Portugal: LBC is a multidisciplinary management consultancy, training, and digital transformation firm with the highest international quality standards, registered in Portugal in 2001 and has active projects and offices in several countries in Africa.\u0026nbsp;\nBlackForest Solutions GmbH in Germany: BlackForest Solutions GmbH (BFS) is a specialized environmental company working to improve waste management strategies, operations, and services for its clients worldwide. As of July 2024, it has completed over 250 projects in 65 countries. Their role has varied from consultants and engineers to managers, operators, and supervisors for a diverse array of assignments in complex working conditions, including conflict zones.\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;To facilitate the Network application process, the CTCN has recently launched\u0026nbsp;an online Network application form.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you have any inquiries in submitting the application, please contact Daye Eom, CTCN Network Specialist (daye.eom@un.org) for support.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AdobeStock_443441893.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-10-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/29\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for experts: Technical capacity enhancement for climate-resilient agriculture through the revision of national policies and the improvement of data management systems","nid":"40747","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-technical-capacity-enhancement-climate-resilient-agriculture","Body":"The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nTechnical capacity enhancement for climate-resilient agriculture through the revision of national policies and the improvement of data management systems in Fiji\nDeadline for submission: 3 December 2024\nFiji, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, faces significant vulnerability to climate change impacts such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changing precipitation patterns. These climatic shifts pose serious challenges to Fiji\u0027s agriculture sector, which is vital for the livelihoods of approximately 60% of the population. The sector is threatened by saltwater intrusion damaging coastal farmlands, extreme weather events destroying crops and infrastructure, and soil erosion leading to land degradation. Estimates suggest that Fiji\u0027s economic losses from climate change could reach 4% of GDP by 2100.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) will provide technical assistance to address these challenges, aiming to strengthen Fiji\u0027s capacity for climate-resilient agriculture. This assistance will focus on revising outdated national agricultural policies, improving data management systems, and building the technical capacity of Fiji\u2019s Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways, as well as other key stakeholders. By enabling the adoption and scaling up of climate-resilient agricultural practices, the project seeks to enhance food security, promote sustainable livelihoods, and bolster Fiji\u2019s resilience to climate change impacts. Key objectives include:\n\nEnhancing technical capacity through targeted training and workshops.\nRevising national policies, including the Land Conservation and Improvement Act of 1953 and the National Rural Land Use Policy of 2005, to integrate climate resilience.\nImproving data management systems with modern technologies like drones to enable real-time land and agricultural data collection.\nPromoting climate-smart agriculture practices through study visits, media coverage, and community engagement.\nDeveloping a scale-up project concept note to expand the reach of resilient agricultural practices.\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or UNPD.\n\n\nIf you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may apply\u0026nbsp;here. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CFE%20Fiji.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-11-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/21\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/governance-and-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGovernance and planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"AFCIA I: Resilience-Global Adaptation Podcast interview with Nadege Trocellier","nid":"40742","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/afcia-i-resilience-global-adaptation-podcast-interview-nadege-trocellier","Body":"Can innovation be our strongest tool against the climate crisis?\nIn this podcast, Marcus Nield of UNEP\u0027s Resilience podcast series interviews Nadege Trocellier on how innovative climate technologies can make a dramatic difference to communities vulnerable to climate change - such as the Dutch Slamdam invention which protects crops during floods and stores water in inflatable rubber barriers, and provides those same crops with water during drought. This programme is supported by AFCIA I.\u0026nbsp; Listen on!\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Podcast%20image.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-11-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/21\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation planning\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New Edition of Green Technology Book on Energy Solutions","nid":"40739","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-edition-green-technology-book-energy-solutions","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nWIPO has released the \u201cGreen Technology Book\u201d at COP29 on November 19, 2024. The new book focuses on practical energy solutions and highlights the role of technology and innovation in fighting climate change.\nThe Green Technology Book places innovation, technology, and intellectual property (IP) at the center of efforts to combat climate change. It acts as a practical guide for those looking to take direct action, featuring over 200 energy technology solutions that are either already available or in development. These solutions are designed for use in both rural and urban areas, and include essential services like supermarkets, hospitals, and data centers.\n\u201cWe know what needs to be done \u2013 our fossil fuel reliance needs to end, and the development and scaling of clean energy technologies ramped up. Addressing the gap between developed and developing countries in technology development and adoption is also crucial, necessitating enhanced international cooperation and more efficient technology transfer.\u201d \u2013 Daren Tang, Director General of WIPO, emphasized the importance of this book. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\nACCESS BOOK\nEdward Kwakwa, Assistant Director General, Global Challenges and Partnerships Sector, WIPO noted: \u201cIn light of COP28\u2019s ambitious targets and the persistent threat of climate change, this book explores innovative, adaptive strategies to enhance energy security and accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies.\u201d\n\u201cBy partnering with WIPO on the Green Technology Book, the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network strengthens its mission to connect technology providers with those who need them, equipping businesses, governments, and communities with the tools to tackle climate change\u201d, said Ruth Zugman do Coutto, Deputy Director of the Climate Change Division at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).\nInvolving everyone in the energy transition\nA main theme of the 2024 book is that the shift to clean energy should include everyone. New technologies and innovation are helping more people take part in energy solutions, from local communities to businesses. This range of green technologies helps improve energy efficiency and gives people more options to manage their energy use.\nDeveloped collaboration with the United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and the Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ARST), the book also points out that clean energy is not just for cutting emissions but also for making energy systems more resilient. New smart technologies help protect energy systems from climate impacts and bring sustainable energy to communities that are yet to have access. These solutions can create more jobs, support local economies, improve food security, and lead to better health and well-being.\nTop 10 Key Findings of the Green Technology Book\nThe mapping of hundreds of energy technologies in the database led us to make the following observations:\n1.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The energy transition is for everyone\nTechnology and innovation are enabling a wide range of flexible solutions and opportunities for active participation by utilities, businesses, communities and citizens. Consumers play an important role, while enabling policies and efficient technology transfer are also essential.\n2.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Global energy demand is rising sharply\nThis makes energy production a leading driver of greenhouse gas emissions. Ramping up deployment and scaling of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies is critical to reduce carbon emissions.\n3.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Investment in energy efficiency can yield far-reaching and long-term economic and social benefits\nBenefits range from reduced energy consumption to lower utility bills to lower greenhouse gas emissions.\n4.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Clean energy technologies not only mitigate climate change but also improve adaptation and resilience to climate impacts\nThey strengthen energy systems by enhancing grid stability, flexibility, and resilience to disruptions, while also promoting local economies and job creation.\n5.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Cities are at the forefront of the energy transition\nThey have the potential to accelerate decarbonization of the transport sector, invest in energy-efficient buildings and implement renewable energy solutions in public spaces.\n6.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Waste has untapped potential for energy efficiency and recovery\nAddressing food loss and waste can save energy and reduce post-harvest losses, while better waste management strategies can recover energy from organic waste and harness waste heat from industrial processes, machinery, and appliances\n7.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Agriculture needs new green energy solutions to feed a growing population sustainably\nGreen innovations like agrivoltaics and aquavoltaics can contribute to both climate mitigation and adaptation by combining renewable energy generation with food production.\n8.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Essential services need to invest in energy-efficiency solutions\nRapidly growing and energy-intensive sectors such as supermarkets, health care and data centers require additional investment in green solutions to address energy usage challenges.\n9.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Intellectual property (IP) underpins innovation in the energy sector\nBy protecting inventions, fostering a competitive environment and publicizing technological knowledge, IP can accelerate the development and deployment of sustainable energy technologies.\n10. \u0026nbsp;Green technology solutions are available\nGreen technology solutions for energy efficiency and renewable energy are readily available or in the making.\nGreen Energy Solutions\nThe WIPO Green Technology Book presents a comprehensive set of solutions, all connected to the\u0026nbsp;WIPO GREEN Database of Needs and Green Technologies. The database showcases a wider array of green solutions and facilitates direct contact with technology proprietors. Additionally, the WIPO Green Technology Book serves as an important matchmaking tool for fostering connections and partnerships in the field.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_0417.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-11-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/19\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"World Intellectual Property Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Youth-Led Climate Solutions Gain Momentum Through CTCN\u0026#039;s Global Innovation Network","nid":"40730","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/youth-led-climate-solutions-gain-momentum-through-ctcns-global-innovation","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nCOP29, Baku, Azerbaijan, 18 November 2024 \u2013 About 40 youth activists, innovators, and supporters gathered at COP29 as youth-led climate solutions took central stage at the Youth Talk event organized by the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in collaboration with YOUNGO and the Paris Committee on Capacity-Building (PCCB). \n\nReaffirming the significant role of youth-led climate initiatives, the Local Innovators, Global Change: Youth Talk highlighted groundbreaking innovations and inspiring stories from young leaders at the forefront of climate action. \n\nDesigned to foster connections and support promising youth-driven projects, the event united CTCN\u2019s technological expertise, PCCB\u2019s focus on capacity-building, and YOUNGO\u2019s grassroots engagement, creating a powerful bridge between innovative climate solutions and potential partners to help young innovators scale their impact and drive sustainable change. \n\nRuth Zugman do Coutto, Deputy Director of the Climate Change Division at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), welcomed participants and emphasized the importance of youth involvement in climate action, encouraging young people worldwide to engage actively in initiatives like Youth Talks and the Youth Climate Innovation (YCI) programme.\n\nHighlighting the impact of these youth-oriented platforms, Ms Zugman do Coutto noted that such programs provide crucial opportunities for young innovators to design, refine, and scale their climate solutions. \nAs CTCN has increasingly engaged youth in its\u0026nbsp;technology initiatives over the past decade, the Talk features alumni from the first cohost of the Youth Climate Innovation program, a technical assistance implementor from the Central African Republic, and the CTCN-supported Gender Just Climate Solutions Award champion. \n\nOmer Badokhon, Co-founder \u0026amp; CEO of bioTreasure, highlighted that the Youth Climate Innovation Programme was \u201ca real catalyst for the growth of our startup.\u201d He emphasized, \u201cFor young people, gaining entrepreneurial skills, strategic guidance, and capacity-building opportunities means more than just advancing an idea; it\u2019s about equipping them with the tools and knowledge to create real, impactful change.\u201d\n\nFrom exploring the role of incubator programmes in accelerating youth-led climate technology startups to highlighting initiatives that empower mountain-dwelling women by breaking isolation and facilitating a just energy transition, the Talk showcased a diverse range of impactful solutions. These projects, and many others, illustrate young leaders\u0027 innovative approach and determination to tackle climate challenges through practical, community-driven solutions.\nFor more information or media inquiries, please contact\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org or visit the CTCN web page.\n\nPhotos from the event may be found here. \n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_0151.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-11-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/18\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"#AI4ClimateAction: COP29 Unites Global Stakeholders to Drive Capacity-building and Climate Solutions in Most Affected Regions","nid":"40729","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ai4climateaction-cop29-unites-global-stakeholders-drive-capacity-building-and","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\n18 November 2024, Baku Azerbaijan \u2013 Global climate actors united to showcase how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can tackle climate challenges in the world\u2019s most affected regions.\u0026nbsp;\n\nOrganized by the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in collaboration with the\u0026nbsp;Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB) and the Technology Executive Committee (TEC), the Capacities for Climate Innovation: Artificial Intelligence session highlighted AI\u0027s potential to propel climate resilience, while focusing on capacity-building efforts to equip developing countries, LDCs, and SIDS with powerful tools to accelerate climate goals and scale sustainable solutions where they\u0027re needed most.\n\nServing as a foremost space for knowledge sharing, the event brought together experts, activists, policymakers, and scientists to explore how AI can advance global efforts in climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience. Participants engaged in interactive sessions that showcased real-world examples of how AI is already addressing critical climate challenges, from weather forecasting and disaster risk management to renewable energy optimization and carbon emissions monitoring.\n\nHaving a central theme this year focused on maximizing AI\u2019s benefits for countries with limited capacity and resources, the\u0026nbsp;Technology Mechanism Initiative on AI for Climate Action aims to ensure that these nations can effectively address their climate action needs. By fostering global collaboration, the initiative equips countries with the knowledge and resources to scale AI solutions that strengthen climate resilience and advance sustainable development in the world\u2019s most affected regions.\n\nHalima Bawa Bwari, Advisory Board member of CTCN, highlighted the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in addressing climate challenges, stating, \u201cAI can redefine climate solutions, particularly in regions disproportionately affected by climate change.\u201d She acknowledged key challenges faced by developing countries, such as high energy consumption and the need for long-term education investment, but emphasized that collaboration will empower stakeholders in developing countries to overcome these barriers and harness AI for impactful climate action.\n\nAs part of its efforts, the initiative seeks to raise awareness of AI\u2019s vital role in advancing the Paris Agreement, with a focus on integrating innovative technologies into climate policies and actions at both national and global levels.\n\n\u201cArtificial Intelligence holds significant potential to accelerate climate action in developing countries, provided we proactively address the associated challenges and risks. Capacity-building is therefore crucial for the effective and responsible use of AI in this context,\u201d said Dietram Oppelt, Vice-Chair of the TEC. \u201cI am sincerely grateful for the numerous entries we received worldwide in response to the TEC AI Innovation Grand Challenge. It\u2019s inspiring to witness the wealth of examples showcasing how AI is already being leveraged for impactful climate action, particularly in least developed countries and small island developing States.\u201d\nPCCB member Kerricia Hobson emphasized that advancing AI for climate action requires bridging capacity gaps to ensure all countries can harness AI to its full potential. \u0022Building capacity alone isn\u2019t enough\u2014it must be continuously developed and retained to support technological innovations and scale solutions critical to achieving the Paris Agreement goals,\u0022 she stated. \u0022People are solution providers,\u0022 she added, stressing the need for inclusive capacity-building efforts that involve all stakeholders, from academia to youth, to fully leverage AI\u2019s potential for global change.\u0026nbsp;\n\nWith a shared commitment to sustainable development, the\u0026nbsp;Capacities for Climate Innovation: Artificial Intelligence session marks a landmark moment in the global effort to harness AI for climate action, highlighting ongoing collaboration and capacity-building efforts in innovation and scaling these technologies to drive better climate outcomes in developing countries.\u0026nbsp;\n\nPhotos from the event may be found here.\u0026nbsp;\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9839.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-11-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/18\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UN Showcases Catalytic Climate Technology Projects Driving Global Impact and Funding Scale-Up\u00a0","nid":"40710","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-showcases-catalytic-climate-technology-projects-driving-global-impact-and","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe UNFCCC Technology Mechanism hosts climate and country experts at the climate conference to discuss climate technology solutions that drive real impact \n\nCOP29, Baku, Azerbaijan, November 14, 2024 \u2013 Today at COP 29, the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism \u2013 comprised of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) - hosted an inspiring side event to celebrate a decade of action on climate technology since the establishment of the CTCN.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nHon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Uganda\u0027s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, spoke to the tangible impacts resulting from CTCN catalytic technical assistance in Uganda. She highlighted that CTCN technical assistance in her country had been instrumental in developing foundational policies to boost investor confidence, ensuring a stable legal framework: now, the country is poised to tap into the potential of geothermal energy as a significant, clean, reliable, and locally available resource.\n\n\nIn a fireside chat moderated by Rachel McCormick, Director General of International Affairs at Natural Resources Canada and a longstanding CTCN donor, five climate technology experts from Costa Rica, Laos, the Republic of Korea, the Solomon Islands, and the Technology Executive Committee shared their impact stories. These ranged from Costa Rica\u2019s adoption of a national circular economy strategy to mobilizing over $10 million in funding for Laos, piloting the first e-bus fleet in the Solomon Islands, modernizing district heating systems in Serbia with pro-bono support from the Republic of Korea, and transforming national climate technology action plans into concrete investments.\u0026nbsp;\nAt the event, the Green Climate Fund (GCF), represented by Ms. Kavita Sinha, Director of the Private Sector Facility, made a special announcement referring to the approval of Project Preparation Facility (PPF) funding for Kenya Commercial Bank\u2019s initiative to benefit over 2 million Micro-, Small-, and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Kenya, in adopting climate sound technologies.\n\nDeveloped with support from CTCN and Sustainable Solutions for Africa, this is KCB\u2019s first GCF PPF funding and the CTCN\u2019s first such support for large-scale project implementation, strengthening the critical linkage between finance and technology mechanisms of the UNFCCC. By leveraging KCB\u2019s nationwide network and Kenya\u2019s strong technology potential, the comprehensive $218 million project - which is set for GCF submission in 2025 \u2013 aims to deliver affordable, tailored financing for climate-resilient agriculture, renewable energy, and clean technologies, fostering inclusive growth and sustainable development across the region.\n\u201cBy integrating financial resources with technological assistance, we will tackle financing challenges and provide the necessary tools for adopting sustainable practices while safeguarding against climate risks,\u201d said Caroline Wanjeri Kihara from KCB Kenya Limited.\n\nReacting to this special announcement, Hon. Alice Wahome, Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart, Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development,\u0026nbsp;highlighted that\u0026nbsp;Kenya has embraced technology and innovation and stressed that training for adaptation and resilience will be critical. She also acknowledged the testimonies of panelists with experience working with the CTCN, commending their efforts. She noted that Kenya is the home of UNEP, and as the host institution of the CTCN, she affirmed the country\u2019s readiness to partner with the CTCN.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cThese successes are not isolated achievements,\u201d emphasized Mr. Christofer Ahlgren from the European Commission in his closing remarks, \u201cthey are a testament to the power of collaboration and the critical role of financing for climate technologies through initiatives like the CTCN. Our collective journey toward a sustainable future is complex but not impossible. Let us leave today\u2019s event inspired, determined and committed to amplifying the impact of our work\u201d.\n---------\nFor more information or media inquiries, please contact\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org or visit the CTCN and Technology Executive Committee web pages.\n\nRecording of the event is available here.\n\nPhotos from the event may be found here.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\nAbout the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism:\nWithin the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process, countries have confirmed the importance of enhancing the development and transfer of climate technologies to developing countries. To facilitate action in this regard, in 2010 the Conference of the Parties to the Convention established the Technology Mechanism. The Mechanism consists of two complementary bodies that work together through the Joint Work Programme of the Technology Mechanism to achieve its objective: the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN).\nThe TEC addresses policy issues related to climate technology development and transfer. it analyses these issues and provides recommendations that support country efforts to enhance climate technology development and transfer.\nThe CTCN is the operational arm of the Technology Mechanism, hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). With a network of over 800 climate technology experts, including private sector, research institutions, and NGOs, the CTCN connects developing countries with climate technology solutions, fostering low-carbon, climate-resilient development. At the request of countries, the CTCN delivers customized technology solutions, capacity building, and policy guidance to accelerate climate action. \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_0513.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-11-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/14\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Costa Rica y el CTCN del PNUMA acogen conjuntamente a funcionarios y expertos en el clima para la capacitaci\u00f3n en tecnolog\u00eda clim\u00e1tica e IA","nid":"40553","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/costa-rica-y-el-ctcn-del-pnuma-acogen-conjuntamente-funcionarios-y-expertos-en","Body":"\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\nEl evento re\u00fane a funcionarios gubernamentales, NDE, miembros del Consejo Asesor del CTCN, miembros del Comit\u00e9 Ejecutivo de Tecnolog\u00eda y miembros de la Red CTCN para presentar casos pr\u00e1cticos de proyectos exitosos de tecnolog\u00eda clim\u00e1tica, con enfoque en la regi\u00f3n de Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe.\nSe explorar\u00e1n oportunidades de inversi\u00f3n e investigaci\u00f3n y desarrollo colaborativo\u0026nbsp;Sur-Sur o Norte-Sur para promover soluciones tecnol\u00f3gicas para el cambio clim\u00e1tico.\nSe realizar\u00e1 un mapeo del papel de la IA en el espacio de acci\u00f3n clim\u00e1tica y preparaci\u00f3n para la tecnolog\u00eda de inteligencia artificial (IA) en la regi\u00f3n de Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe. \n\n\u0026nbsp;\nSan Jos\u00e9, Costa Rica \u2013 1 de octubre de 2024.\u0026nbsp;El Foro de NDE de Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe 2024 y el Programa de Capacitaci\u00f3n de AI para Acci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica AI4 dieron la bienvenida hoy a participantes de toda la regi\u00f3n para mejorar la colaboraci\u00f3n entre los representantes clim\u00e1ticos nacionales y los expertos en el clima para avanzar en la lucha contra el cambio clim\u00e1tico.\nLa conferencia, organizada por\u0026nbsp;el\u0026nbsp;Centro y Red de Tecnolog\u00eda Clim\u00e1tica de las Naciones Unidas (CTCN)\u0026nbsp;y hospedada de manera conjunta con el Ministerio de Ambiente y Energ\u00eda de Costa Rica, se llevar\u00e1 a cabo durante cuatro d\u00edas en San Jos\u00e9. El evento re\u00fane a Entidades Nacionales Designadas (NDE) de veinte pa\u00edses de Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe, para reforzar su colaboraci\u00f3n en la transferencia de tecnolog\u00eda clim\u00e1tica y escuchar a expertos en la materia sobre lo \u00faltimo en sectores innovadores como la inteligencia artificial (IA) y la digitalizaci\u00f3n.\nCarlos Isaac P\u00e9rez Mej\u00eda, Viceministro de Gesti\u00f3n Estrat\u00e9gica del Ministerio de Ambiente y Energ\u00eda de Costa Rica, destac\u00f3 la importancia de las tecnolog\u00edas para contribuir en la identificaci\u00f3n y puesta en pr\u00e1ctica de soluciones innovadoras para la acci\u00f3n clim\u00e1tica, tanto en lo que respecta a mitigaci\u00f3n como en adaptaci\u00f3n al cambio clim\u00e1tico. Adicionalmente, mencion\u00f3 el inter\u00e9s de pa\u00edses en desarrollo en que estas tecnolog\u00edas sean accesibles y aplicables a los contextos nacionales. El Viceministro reconoci\u00f3 asimismo la importancia de iniciativas como las que ofrece el CTCN y destac\u00f3 el capital humano que tiene Costa Rica para incorporarlas en su \u00e1mbito de trabajo.\nLos participantes dedicar\u00e1n dos jornadas a debatir acerca de programas y revisar proyectos tecnol\u00f3gicos exitosos apoyados por el CTCN en toda la regi\u00f3n, como la asistencia t\u00e9cnica en econom\u00eda circular respaldada por el CTCN en Costa Rica y M\u00e9xico, y el mapeo de riesgos de seguridad alimentaria en Jamaica. Este encuentro permite a los participantes compartir experiencias y aprender de otros pa\u00edses. Estas lecciones aprendidas son invaluables para que las NDE informen las estrategias clim\u00e1ticas nacionales para dar el salto a soluciones tecnol\u00f3gicas adecuadas para reducir las emisiones y adaptarse m\u00e1s r\u00e1pidamente a un clima cambiante.\nLos proyectos de asistencia t\u00e9cnica del CTCN abarcan una serie de sectores diferentes, como el transporte, la energ\u00eda, la industria, la infraestructura y la agricultura, siempre centr\u00e1ndose en tecnolog\u00edas para la mitigaci\u00f3n y adaptaci\u00f3n al clima, y todos est\u00e1n impulsados por la demanda: cada solicitud de asistencia t\u00e9cnica es presentada por el NDE del pa\u00eds y se desarrolla en funci\u00f3n de las necesidades de las instituciones y socios locales.\n\u0022Reconocemos el papel catalizador que la tecnolog\u00eda puede desempe\u00f1ar para impulsar la acci\u00f3n clim\u00e1tica, pero tambi\u00e9n entendemos los desaf\u00edos inherentes\u0022, dijo el director a.i de CTCN, Jonathan Duwyn, en su discurso de apertura. \u0022La asistencia del CTCN en esta regi\u00f3n permite a los pa\u00edses aumentar sus conocimientos sobre soluciones tecnol\u00f3gicas clim\u00e1ticas. La asistencia t\u00e9cnica prestada por el CTCN responde a las necesidades bien identificadas por los pa\u00edses y puede ayudar a acelerar la adopci\u00f3n y el despliegue de tecnolog\u00edas clim\u00e1ticas adecuadas, en pa\u00edses donde puede marcar una gran diferencia para las comunidades vulnerables, las m\u00e1s afectadas por el cambio clim\u00e1tico\u0022.\nEl evento tambi\u00e9n aumentar\u00e1 el conocimiento de los participantes sobre c\u00f3mo las soluciones de inteligencia artificial pueden apoyar y acelerar la acci\u00f3n clim\u00e1tica, un tema con creciente relevancia para las tecnolog\u00edas actuales. Representantes de diversas organizaciones que operan en la regi\u00f3n mostrar\u00e1n ejemplos de iniciativas que utilizan la IA para reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero o aumentar la resiliencia a los efectos del cambio clim\u00e1tico, como un monitoreo m\u00e1s efectivo del tr\u00e1fico y el monitoreo de la energ\u00eda o el agua y la producci\u00f3n de arroz con bajo contenido de metano, mejorando la cadena de producci\u00f3n agr\u00edcola. Esto mostrar\u00e1 el potencial del uso de tecnolog\u00eda de vanguardia para aumentar la acci\u00f3n clim\u00e1tica r\u00e1pidamente y, en el proceso, ahorrar recursos.\nOtros oradores expertos incluyen a representantes del Fondo para el Medio Ambiente Mundial (GEF), el Fondo Verde para el Clima (GCF), el Fondo de Adaptaci\u00f3n y el Centro Agron\u00f3mico Tropical de Investigaci\u00f3n y Ense\u00f1anza (CATIE), quienes hablar\u00e1n sobre proyectos exitosos y fuentes y oportunidades de financiamiento, incluyendo c\u00f3mo ampliar el despliegue de la tecnolog\u00eda. \n\u0026nbsp;\nM\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre el evento de cuatro d\u00edas, incluida la agenda, se puede encontrar aqu\u00ed:\u0026nbsp;Foro de NDE de LAC 2024 y Programa de Capacitaci\u00f3n de AI para Acci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica\u0026nbsp;para AI4Acci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica | Centro y Red de Tecnolog\u00eda Clim\u00e1tica | Mi\u00e9., 04\/09\/2024 (ctc-n.org) \n***\nEL CENTRO Y RED DE TECNOLOG\u00cdA CLIM\u00c1TICA (CTCN)\nEl\u0026nbsp;CTCN es el brazo implementador del Mecanismo Tecnol\u00f3gico de la Convenci\u00f3n Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Clim\u00e1tico, y est\u00e1 acogido por el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medioambiente. El Centro promueve la transferencia acelerada de tecnolog\u00edas ecol\u00f3gicamente racionales para el desarrollo con bajas emisiones de carbono y resiliente al clima a petici\u00f3n de los pa\u00edses en v\u00edas de desarrollo. El CTCN proporciona soluciones tecnol\u00f3gicas, desarrollo de capacidades y asesoramiento sobre marcos normativos, jur\u00eddicos y reglamentarios adaptados a las necesidades de cada pa\u00eds, aprovechando la experiencia de una red mundial de expertos en tecnolog\u00eda, y se compromete a apoyar la participaci\u00f3n en tecnolog\u00edas limpias de hombres y mujeres, j\u00f3venes y pueblos y comunidades ind\u00edgenas.\n\u0026nbsp;\nCONTACTO:\nIsabel Hagbrink\nComunicaciones CTCN\nEmail:\u0026nbsp;Isabel.hagbrink@un.org\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9641_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-10-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/01\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Costa Rica and UNEP CTCN co-host climate officials and technology experts for capacity building and AI training","nid":"40552","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/costa-rica-and-unep-ctcn-co-host-climate-officials-and-technology-experts","Body":"\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\nThe event brings together government officials, NDEs, CTCN Advisory Board members, Technology Executive Committee members, and CTCN Network Members to present case studies of successful climate technology projects, with focus on the LAC region\nExploring South-South or North-South collaborative R\u0026amp;D and investment opportunities to promote technological solutions to climate change\nMapping the role of AI in the climate action space, and readiness for AI technology in the LAC region.\n\n\n\nSan Jos\u00e9, Costa Rica\u0026nbsp;\u2013 October 1, 2024.\u0026nbsp;The 2024 Latin America and Caribbean NDE Forum and AI4Climate Action Capacity Building Programme welcomed participants today from across the region to enhance the collaboration between national climate representatives and technology experts to advance the fight against climate change.\n\nThe conference, organized by the\u0026nbsp;United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and co-hosted with the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica, will take place over four days in San Jos\u00e9. The event brings together National Designated Entities (NDEs) of twenty Latin American and the Caribbean countries, to reinforce their collaboration on climate technology transfer and hear from experts in the field on the latest in innovative sectors such as artificial intelligence and digitization.\n\nCarlos Isaac P\u00e9rez Mej\u00eda, Vice Minister of Strategic Management of the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica, mentioned the importance of technology to contribute to the identification and implementation of innovative solutions for climate action, both in terms of mitigation and adaptation. In addition, he emphasized the interest of developing countries such as Costa Rica in making these technologies accessible to and applicable in local contexts. The Vice Minister recognized the importance of initiatives such as those offered by the CTCN, and highlighted the human capital that Costa Rica can offer to make full use of them.\n\nThe participants will spend two days discussing programs and reviewing successful technology projects supported by the CTCN across the region, such as circular economy technical assistance supported by CTCN in Costa Rica and Mexico, and food-security risk mapping in Jamaica. This conference allows participants to share experiences and learn from other countries. Such lessons learned are invaluable for NDEs to inform national climate strategies to leap-frog to suitable technology solutions for reducing emissions and adapting more quickly to a changing climate.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe CTCN technical assistance projects cover a number of different sectors, such as transport, energy, industry, infrastructure, and agriculture, always with the focus on technologies for climate mitigation and adaptation, and are all demand driven: each request for technical assistance is submitted by the country NDE and developed based on needs from local institutions and partners.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cWe recognize the catalytic role technology can play to drive climate action, but we also understand the inherent challenges,\u201d said CTCN Director a.i Jonathan Duwyn in his opening remarks. \u201cCTCN assistance in this region allows countries to increase their knowledge on potential climate technology solutions. The technical assistance delivered by CTCN responds to well identified country needs and can help accelerate the adoption and deployment of suitable climate technologies, in countries where it can make a tremendous difference to vulnerable communities, those most affected by climate change.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe event will also increase the knowledge of participants on how artificial intelligence solutions can support and accelerate climate action, a subject with growing relevance to today\u2019s technologies. Representatives from diverse organizations operating in the region will show examples of initiatives using AI to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or increase resilience to the effects of climate change, such as more effective monitoring of traffic and energy or water monitoring and low-methane rice production, improving the agricultural production chain. This will show the potential of using cutting edge technology to ramp up climate action quickly, and in the process, saving resources.\n\nOther expert speakers include representatives of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Adaptation Fund, and Centro Agron\u00f3mico Tropical de Investigacion y Ense\u00f1anza (CATIE), who will speak on successful projects and funding sources and opportunities, including how to scale up technology deployment.\u0026nbsp;\n\nMore information on the four-day event, including the agenda, can be found here:\u0026nbsp;LAC NDE Forum 2024 \u0026amp; Capacity Building Programme on AI4Climate Action | Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network | Wed, 09\/04\/2024 (ctc-n.org)\n\n***\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE AND NETWORK (CTCN)\n\nThe\u0026nbsp;CTCN is the implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and is hosted by the UN Environment Programme. The Centre promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low-carbon and climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries. The CTCN provides technology solutions, capacity building, and advice on policy, legal, and regulatory frameworks tailored to the needs of individual countries by harnessing the expertise of a global network of technology experts and is committed to supporting the clean tech engagement of men and women, youth, and Indigenous peoples and communities.\n\nCONTACT\nIsabel Hagbrink\nCTCN Communications\nIsabel.hagbrink@un.org\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9641.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-10-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/01\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UN Expands Global Youth Climate Innovation Programme to Empower Young Leaders in Developing Countries","nid":"40550","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-expands-global-youth-climate-innovation-programme-empower-young-leaders","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe\u0026nbsp;United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in partnership with Seedstars, has unveiled an expanded\u0026nbsp;Youth Climate Innovation (YCI) Programme for the 2024-2025 cycle aiming to empower young innovators from developing countries across Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Asia-Pacific. The programme focuses on fostering high-impact climate technology solutions, providing mentorship, resources, and funding to help young entrepreneurs address pressing environmental challenges.\n\nBuilding on the success of its previous editions, which have engaged more than 300 young innovators from over 70 countries across four target regions since 2020, the YCI Programme has been expanded to offer a more comprehensive framework for fostering climate innovation among youth. The enhanced YCI Programme consists of three key components:\n\n\n\nYCI Idea Lab: A 7-day online event challenging young innovators to ideate climate solutions using design thinking tools.\n\n\nYCI Incubator: A 12-week programme helping teams solidify their ideas into viable products and services through hands-on mentorship.\n\n\nYCI Accelerator: A 4-week intensive start-up support for high-potential teams, focusing on financing and partnerships.\n\n\n\n\u201cWe\u0027re empowering young climate innovators around the world to lead the change,\u201d said CTCN Director a.i Jonathan Duwyn, reflecting on the launch. \u201cThis initiative equips them with essential tools and a global platform to turn groundbreaking ideas into impactful, scalable technologies that can drive significant global change.\u201d \n\nThe Youth Climate Innovation Programme aligns with the CTCN\u2019s focus on transformational impact. By prioritizing national systems of innovation and digitalization, alongside five system transformations - the water-energy-food nexus, buildings and infrastructure, sustainable mobility, energy systems, and business and industry - the programme drives the creation of climate solutions that tackle these vital areas head-on.\n\nThe\u0026nbsp;2023 UNEP Emission Gap Report highlighted the devastating impacts of climate change, with extreme weather events and record-high global carbon dioxide emissions underscoring the urgent need for action. Young people, especially in developing countries, face significant threats from these intensifying climate impacts. However, they are also at the forefront of efforts to raise awareness, promote sustainable lifestyles, and develop innovative climate solutions.\n\nSeedstars Program Manager for LATAM Paulina L\u00f3pez Zibara emphasized the programme\u0027s potential impact: \u0022This global initiative brings together diverse perspectives and innovative ideas from young minds across the world. And we are very happy to work with them to come up with solutions and ideas that will drive us into the future we want. This programme offers a unique opportunity to contribute to global climate challenges.\u0022\n\nThe YCI Programme welcomes applicants from individuals aged 18 to 35 from developing countries who have either a bachelor\u0027s degree or at least three years of relevant work experience. Priority will be given to those who promote gender equality, are members of climate grassroots organizations, come from marginalized communities, or possess relevant skills or strong motivation in climate solutions.\n\nParticipants will benefit from mentorship by industry experts and entrepreneurs-in-residence, networking opportunities with potential partners and investors, skills development in climate technology and entrepreneurship, and the chance to pitch at regional climate events.\n\u0022Through the programme, we were able to get the entrepreneurial knowledge to take our climate solution to the next stage,\u201d said Omer Badokhon, a past participant from Yemen who further developed\u0026nbsp;bioTreasure through the YCI Programme. \u201cWe\u0027ve now developed a small-scale waste-to-energy system that converts bio-waste into clean energy and organic fertilizers, serving more than 30 customers and raising $50,000 in funding since our participation. This initiative truly empowers young innovators to make a tangible impact in their communities and beyond.\u0022\n\nPrevious editions of the programme have demonstrated significant impact, with over 30 teams participating, launching startups, securing funding, and achieving meaningful impacts in their communities. The newly enhanced YCI Programme is set to amplify these successes and create a more dynamic and supportive ecosystem for climate innovation.\nInterested applicants can visit\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/youthclimateinnovation.com\/ for more information and to submit their applications. The deadline for the first phase, the YCI Idea Lab, is the 20th of October, 2024.\n\n\n***\n\nABOUT CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE AND NETWORK (CTCN)\n\nThe\u0026nbsp;CTCN is the implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and is hosted by the UN Environment Programme. The Centre promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low-carbon and climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries. The CTCN provides technology solutions, capacity building, and advice on policy, legal, and regulatory frameworks tailored to the needs of individual countries by harnessing the expertise of a global network of technology experts and is committed to supporting the clean tech engagement of men and women, youth, and Indigenous peoples and communities.\n\n\nABOUT SEEDSTARS\u0026nbsp;\nSeedstars is a global organization, founded in 2012, with a mission to impact people\u2019s lives in emerging markets by backing entrepreneurs with know-how, community, and capital.\u0026nbsp; Seedstars works with the private and public sectors to implement entrepreneurial capacity-building programs in order to create jobs and fuel economic growth.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe group runs\u0026nbsp;Seedstars Programs that are designed to support entrepreneurs in varying stages of growth via training, education, mentoring, and access to resources. The company also partners, operates and invests in emerging venture capital funds in emerging markets and makes direct co- and follow-on investments in their portfolio companies through\u0026nbsp;Seedstars Capital. To further support the next generation of changemakers,\u0026nbsp;Seedstars Academy, a talent incubator, provides digital skills and startup-based immersive education.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThrough these initiatives and partnerships, Seedstars is building a world-class community and network of changemakers in over 90 emerging ecosystems. For more information, visit\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.seedstars.com\/.\n\nCONTACTS\n\n\nAnastasiia Tiurmenko, CTCN Communications, anastasiia.tiurmenko@un.org \n\nMichaela Villaroman, Media Relations, michaela.villaroman@seedstars.com\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/C-2-2.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-10-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/01\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for experts: Adoption of climate technologies applicable to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the floriculture sector in Ecuador","nid":"40548","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-adoption-climate-technologies-applicable-micro-small-and-medium","Body":"\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\n\n\n\n\nAdoption of climate technologies applicable to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the floriculture sector in Ecuador\n\n\n\n\nDeadline for submission: 8 October 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEcuador\u0027s diverse ecosystems include the Amazon rainforest and the Andes mountains. The floriculture sector plays a key role in its economy, providing jobs, especially in rural areas. However, many MSMEs struggle with high costs, limited financing, and climate variability, such as water scarcity, which affects profitability and hampers adoption of new technologies. External shocks like COVID-19 also impacted the industry, reducing international demand. While some businesses shifted to domestic sales and e-commerce, ongoing challenges like water scarcity and the need for climate-resilient technologies continue to threaten sustainability.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) will provide technical assistance to help Ecuador\u2019s floriculture MSMEs evaluate and adopt climate technologies. The technical assistance aims to boost resilience by identifying technologies that improve water efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote sustainable practices. It will also address challenges like high energy and labor costs by exploring innovative, cost-saving solutions.\nKey objectives include assessing climate technologies, securing financing, and building technical capacities, with a focus on gender inclusion. Expected outcomes include implementation plans, stakeholder engagement, technology prioritization, capacity building, and developing business models to enhance the value chain.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or UNPD.\n\n\nIf you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may apply\u0026nbsp;here. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CFE%20Ecuador.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-09-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/26\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for experts: Feasibility study on green hydrogen potential in Maldives and development of a national roadmap for sustainable energy transition","nid":"40535","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-feasibility-study-green-hydrogen-potential-maldives-and","Body":"The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nFeasibility study on green hydrogen potential in Maldives and development of a national roadmap for sustainable energy transition\nDeadline for submission: 2 October 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Maldives faces obstacles in advancing green hydrogen due to a lack of strategy, regulations, and expertise. Overcoming these challenges requires technical and financial support to build capacity, improve regulations, and scale up projects, with substantial investments needed to meet carbon net-zero targets and boost energy security.\nThe CTCN will assist by conducting a feasibility study on green hydrogen, evaluating production and transportation technologies, and developing a National Roadmap. Additionally, technical assistance will focus on capacity-building for policymakers to strengthen green hydrogen policies and advance the Maldives\u0027 2030 carbon net-zero goals. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nMandatory Output: Project Management\nInception workshop and baseline assessment\nFeasibility Study\nNational technology roadmap for green hydrogen development \nGCF concept note and capacity building workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or UNPD.\n\n\nIf you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may apply\u0026nbsp;here. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CFE%20Maldives.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-09-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/19\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Kenya pioneers SF6 phase-out as first African country to tackle potent greenhouse gas","nid":"40510","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/kenya-pioneers-sf6-phase-out-first-african-country-tackle-potent-greenhouse","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\n\nNairobi, Kenya, 3-4 September 2024 \u2013 Kenya is leading the way as the first African and developing country globally to phase out sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), the most potent greenhouse gas with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 24,300, mostly used in electricity grids. This initiative is part of the Climate Technology Centre and Network\u0027s technical assistance project to develop an SF6 Phase-out roadmap, implement safe management practices and prepare pilot projects to reduce SF6 use and emissions.\n\nTo officially launch this initiative, a two-day project kick-off workshop was held in Nairobi in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute.\u0026nbsp;\n\nAround 30 participants, including representatives from government bodies, utility companies, environmental organizations, and other key stakeholders, gathered to discuss SF6\u0027s environmental impact, the need for mitigation, and the strategic importance of this project for Kenya. Presenters highlighted gaps in Kenya\u2019s greenhouse gas inventories, specifically the lack of data on SF6 emissions and leakage rates, which are essential for effective policymaking, safe management and phase-out.\n\nOn the second day, key stakeholders who are part of the Project Steering Group (PSG) engaged in an in-depth discussion focused on project planning around data collection and capacity building followed by a site visit of a substation that has SF6-containing equipment installed.\n\n\u201cKenya has the ambition to achieve 100 per cent renewable power by 2030 while ensuring universal access to electricity,\u201d emphasized Eng. Thomas Karungu, the Head of Electrical Power Development in the State Department for Energy in Kenya \u201cConsidering the large grid extension plans of our country in the coming years, it is the right time to take deliberate action to forestall SF6 emissions.\u201d\n\nThe project will first establish a national inventory of SF6, providing the foundation for continuous monitoring, verification, and enforcement (MV\u0026amp;E) procedures. This will facilitate the integration of F-gas in the country\u2019s GHG emissions inventory and National Determined Contributions (NDCs). Based on this data, guidelines and training on the safe management of SF6-containing equipment will be provided. Additionally, a comprehensive SF6 Phase-out Roadmap will be developed, outlining clear timelines and regulatory measures to guide its gradual phase-out.\n\nThe implementation of pilot projects in the medium- and high-voltage segment is another critical component, as it will demonstrate the effectiveness of SF6-free technologies. These projects will generate valuable data and insights that will help support the broader adoption of these alternatives across Kenya\u2019s electrical grid.\n\n\u201cKenya is the first African and developing country globally to target a phase-out of SF6,\u201d said Valentin Rudloff, Climate Technology Specialist at the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network. \u201cThis is setting a significant example for other nations, demonstrating leadership in adopting innovative and climate-friendly technologies.\u201d\n\nMomentum is growing to ban SF6 in the power industry. The European Union has committed to phasing out SF6-containing medium-voltage switchgear by 2030 and high-voltage switchgear using the gas by 2032. In the US, several states have proposed or adopted limits and phaseouts plans, while other countries have introduced monitoring and management requirements. At the same time, SF6-free technologies for medium and high-voltage applications are becoming widely available. Leading global suppliers are progressively extending their portfolios to include solutions across voltage levels.\nThe development of the SF6 Phase-out Roadmap and Pilot Projects is part of the IICT programme funded by the European Commission, with a grant of EUR 2 million. This initiative, managed by the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), is designed to enhance climate technology in developing countries, particularly targeting Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/R0014665_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-09-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/05\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"NDE Forum Africa unites 50+ nations to advance climate technology and AI","nid":"40496","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/nde-forum-africa-unites-50-nations-advance-climate-technology-and-ai","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nNairobi, Kenya, August 27-30 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Over 50 National Designated Entities (NDEs) gathered together to share insights and shape future strategies as the NDE Forum Africa kicked off. Focusing on the past decade of climate technology development and transfer, this year\u2019s forum marked the 10th anniversary of the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and was held in conjunction with a capacity-building programme on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.\nThe four-day event brought together key stakeholders from the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism to reflect on a decade of progress. The forum featured knowledge-sharing sessions to showcase CTCN achievements, highlight transformative climate technologies, and promote collaboration in research and investment. A special focus was placed on AI capacity-building to enhance national and global climate action.\n\u201cNDEs are the frontline agents of change, uniting nations in making technology the heartbeat of climate action,\u201d welcomed the participants, Fred Onduri, CTCN Advisory Board Chair. He emphasized the importance of the NDE Forums as a key avenue for collaboration between the Technology Mechanism and the countries and noted that these forums \u201cprovide a platform for in-depth discussions on climate technologies, technical assistance, and role of financial mechanisms, while also identifying opportunities, sharing success stories, identifying challenges and gaps, and keeping participants informed about the latest CTCN services and emerging climate technologies.\u201d\n\nHe also underscored the critical role of AI, noting that \u201cbuilding AI capacity for NDEs is critical in enhancing their ability to respond to the technology needs of their respective countries. He emphasized that \u201cstrengthening the CTCN\u0027s ability to connect technology needs with financial resources and enhancing collaboration with NDEs is essential to our success.\u201d\nThibyan Ibrahim, TEC Chair, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of collaboration: \u0022NDE Forums are essential to the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism and the international efforts on climate technology development and transfer.\u0022\n\nHe added, \u0022As AI becomes increasingly crucial in addressing climate change, the TEC AI Innovation Grand Challenge aims to leverage AI to create innovative solutions for a sustainable future.\u0022\nTalking about the importance of technology-enabled climate solutions in our rapidly changing developing countries, Kenya\u0027s Climate Technology Delegate to the UNFCCC and member of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), Omedi Moses Jura, emphasized, \u0022Integrating technology negotiations into COP discussions in relevant thematic areas is crucial for achieving Africa\u0027s climate resilience and sustainable development. As such, we must keep ascertaining that technology transfer and capacity building are central to our negotiations.\u0022\n\u0026nbsp;\u201cAfrica remains a key focus for the CTCN, and we are observing significant trends and advancements in climate technology across the continent,\u0022 noted CTCN Director OiC, Jonathan Duwyn.\n\nHe also addressed emerging trends, noting, \u0022Digitalization is a major trend, with many requests for developing Early Warning Systems for floods, droughts, forest fires, and other hazards.\u0022 He emphasized that \u0022while adaptation is clearly the priority, countries should consider mitigation actions as an integral part of their long-term adaptation strategy.\u0022\nFrom Algeria to South Africa: A cohesive strategy for climate resilience and low-carbon development\nThe NDE Forum was a turning point for Africa\u0027s climate resilience, uniting voices from across the continent to discuss and advance climate action. Participants shared their successes, challenges, and creative solutions, spotlighting groundbreaking work in technology and innovation.\nKey moments included Zambia\u2019s creation of a new National Innovation System, Malawi\u2019s use of mobile tech to enhance climate data collection, Ghana\u2019s development of Green Building Guidelines, and South Africa\u2019s efforts to unlock new ways of energy efficiency. The forum also emphasized the importance of securing funding to quickly advance these impactful projects and drive meaningful climate progress.\nThe four-day programme concluded with a site visit, supported by GIZ, to the Pan African IY Data Centre in Kenya, operated by PAIX. As digital infrastructure expands, the data centre market in Africa is rapidly evolving, creating significant opportunities for growth and technological advancement. This visit highlighted the crucial role of data centres in digital transformation, economic growth, and innovation in Africa.\nThis event marks the second NDE Forum and capacity-building programme on AI for Climate Action organized by the CTCN this year. The first Forum and Capacity-Building Programme of this series took place in Asia and the Pacific region. The final Forum is scheduled to be held in October in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_6362.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-08-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/30\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for experts: Development of a National Plan for Integrated Fire Management in Colombia","nid":"40418","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-development-national-plan-integrated-fire-management-colombia","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nDevelopment of a National Plan for Integrated Fire Management in Colombia\nDeadline for submission: August 12, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe primary goal of this technical assistance initiative is to develop a comprehensive National Plan for integrated fire management in Colombia. This plan will include short, medium, and long-term strategies that integrate environmental management, fire management, and disaster risk management related to forest fires.\nAdditionally, the technical assistance will support the entities within the National Environmental System (SINA), the National Climate Change System (SISCLIMA), and the National Disaster Risk Management System (SNGRD). Some of the expected outputs are:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDevelopment of implementation planning and communication documents;\nEstablishment of a Technical Assitance (TA) coordination mechanism and formation of a stakeholder technical working group;\nDefinition of the structure of the National Plan for Integrated Fire Management;\nParticipatory workshops to validate the National Plan for Integrated Fire Management;\nDevelopment of the final version of the National Plan for Integrated Fire Management;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or UNPD.\n\n\nIf you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may apply\u0026nbsp;here. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CFE%20Colombia_page-0001.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-07-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/30\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for experts: Feasibility study and technical support for the implementation of a pilot project waste-to-energy pilot project at a cement plant belonging to the Groupe Industriel des Industriel des Ciments d\u0026#039;Alg\u00e9rie","nid":"40400","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-feasibility-study-and-technical-support-implementation-pilot","Body":"The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nFeasibility study and technical support for the implementation of a pilot project waste-to-energy pilot project at a cement plant belonging to the Groupe Industriel des Industriel des Ciments d\u0027Alg\u00e9rie\nDeadline for submission: August 6, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe overall objective of this technical assistance is to assess the technical and economic feasibility of a waste-to-energy project at a cement plant belonging to the Groupe Industriel des Ciments d\u2019Alge\u0301rie. In particular, a pilot project will be designed as part of this technical assistance to demonstrate feasibility. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\n\n\n\n\nTechnical Assistance (TA) operations and Project Management;\nCreation of a working group;\nMapping of waste types, quantities and utilization requirements in the cement industry; \nReview and recommendations of cement standards in Algeria;\nEvaluation of cement plants;\nTechnical and economic feasibility;\nPreparation of the pilot project;\nCapacity building and closing event;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or UNPD.\n\n\nIf you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may apply\u0026nbsp;here. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CFE%20Alg%C3%A9rie%20copy.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-07-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/23\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN is seeking experts to assist in the implementation of diverse technical assistance initiatives","nid":"40372","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeking-experts-assist-implementation-diverse-technical-assistance-0","Body":"The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nDevelopment of a Framework and Roadmap for a National Innovation System to foster low-carbon and climate resilient economic development in Mozambique\nDeadline for submission: July 29, 2024\n\n\n\n\nThe overall objective of this technical assistance is to introduce an effective National Innovative System that fosters low-carbon and climate-resilient economic development in Mozambique. Some of the expected outputs are:\n\nProject Management\nIntroduction of Working Group\nEvaluation of the national innovation environment for climate action\nDevelopment of a framework and implementation roadmap for the National Innovation System e. Strengthening institutional innovation support mechanisms\nCommunication and engagement\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM).\n\u0026nbsp;\nIncubation programme for innovative companies based on climate technologies in the Democratic Republic of Congo\nDeadline for submission: July 29, 2024\nThe technical assistance will contribute to GHG emissions reductions in the DRC, and provide opportunities for capacity building and skills transfer, improved living conditions, job creation, enhanced economic profitability, and diversification of the economy.\u0026nbsp;\nThe assistance will also advance progress toward meeting the country\u2019s Nationally Determined Contribution, in which the DRC has targeted an overall 21% GHG emissions reduction, and has committed to formalize the institutional arrangements that support the collection, analysis, processing, and reporting on mitigation measures and efforts to explore the associated co-benefits, as well as reporting on indicators related to adaptation.\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM).\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Copy%20of%20CFE%20Suriname_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-07-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/17\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Forging a new narrative for Asia and the Pacific as NDE Forums commence in the region","nid":"40329","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/forging-new-narrative-asia-and-pacific-nde-forums-commence-region","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nSongdo, Republic of Korea, 1-12 July 2024 \u2013 The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in collaboration with the National Institute of Green Technology (NIGT)\u0026nbsp;and Technology Executive Committee, convened National Designated Entities (NDEs) from 25 Asian and Pacific nations for the NDE Forum focusing on the past and future of climate technology development and transfer.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\nMarking the 10th anniversary of CTCN, both the Asia and Pacific NDE Forums 2024 undertook a comprehensive review of experiences, best practices, and lessons learned from the past decade. The forums aimed to devise strategies for enhancing future collaboration in alignment with regional, sub-regional, and national priorities.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\nOver the course of five days in each forum, the CTCN and TEC facilitated a series of knowledge-sharing activities with objectives to showcase regional progress, highlight available technologies for advancing climate system transformation, and foster collaboration in research, development, and investments for global climate change mitigation.\nWelcoming everyone, Stephen Minas, CTCN Advisory Board Vice Chair and TEC Member, emphasized the importance of collaboration: \u201cOur NDEs are at the forefront of technology and innovation, bridging the gap between global advancements and local expertise.\u201d\n\nHe further noted that \u201cBy sharing knowledge and experiences, we address key challenges together. These forums not only strengthen connections among NDEs, Network members, and financial institutions but also open doors to new opportunities and enhance our collective impact.\u201d\n\u201cAs the world\u0027s 13th largest emitter of carbon dioxide and a member of the G10, South Korea recognizes its responsibility to lead this global effort,\u201d noted Sang Hyup Lee, National Institute of Green Technology (NIGT) President.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0022While technology transfer is crucial, it must be accompanied by financial support to ensure successful implementation. By working together, we can leverage our collective strengths to address the global climate crisis and pave the way toward a sustainable, carbon-neutral future,\u0022 he added.\nA notable inclusion in this year\u0027s forums was a concurrent capacity-building program me focused on AI-powered climate solutions. This initiative aimed to raise awareness among NDEs about the opportunities, challenges, and risks associated with AI in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts.\n\nEchoing the same sentiments about the importance of collaboration, Thibyan Ibrahim, TEC Chair, noted in his address: \u0022NDE Forums play a crucial role in the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism and the intergovernmental process on climate technology development and transfer.\u201d\n\nReflecting on the integration of AI he noted that it is \u201cbecoming increasingly vital in global efforts to tackle climate change effectively.\u201d And highlighted the TEC AI Innovation Grand Challenge, which \u201cwill harness the power of AI to drive innovative solutions for a sustainable future.\u0022\n\nContinuing on the topic of AI, Minsuk Baek, Director of the Environment and Climate Policy Department at Incheon City Hall, remarked, \u201cUtilizing AI technology for climate action is a crucial responsibility for the future. Yet, effective partnerships and overcoming silos are essential for its successful implementation.\u201d\n\nShe concluded, \u0022This program offers invaluable inspiration and ideas on leveraging AI innovation for local benefits and well-being.\u0022\n\nFrom Cambodia to Tonga: building a new narrative for the Asia and the Pacific\n\nThe NDE forums in Asia and the Pacific contributed to shaping a new narrative for the region\u2019s climate resilience. NDEs, CTCN partners and Network Members from across the region shared their experiences, challenges, and solutions related to innovation and scaling up climate actions.\nThe forum highlighted solutions in two key technology enablers, (national systems of innovation and digitalization) and the five systems transformations, including:\n\n\nEnergy systems: Advancements in biomass gasification and biochar production by K-GRIs enhance GHG mitigation, power generation and energy efficiency and promote sustainable practices.\nCircular economy and materials: Development of cooling systems with latent heat materials reduces energy consumption, promotes material reuse and supports sustainable economic benefits.\nUrban systems: Digitalization optimizes urban infrastructure with renewable energy integration and efficient waste management for sustainable cities.\nIndustry systems: K-GRIs innovate e-methanol production to decarbonize industrial processes, offering a cleaner fuel alternative and valuable materials.\nFood and land use: Biochar innovations support sustainable agriculture, soil health, and resilient food systems, addressing environmental sustainability challenges.\n\n\n\n(1): All documents and presentations shared during both weeks are available on the respective pages:\u0026nbsp;\n\nAsia NDE Forum\u0026nbsp;\nPacific NDE Forum\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AI4I5704.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-07-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/09\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Sudan: Juggling priorities during a difficult time","nid":"40260","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/sudan-juggling-priorities-during-difficult-time","Body":"\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n\n\n\n\nAlong with the war, Sudan is also battling a climate change crisis. While Sudan is not alone in this fight, it is certainly a challenge that exacerbates an already dire situation.\u0026nbsp;\n\nIn Sudan, more than 70% of the population depends on rain-fed agriculture and cattle grazing. This is no easy feat when they face unreliable rainfall, steadily rising temperatures, droughts and floods, and finally, soil erosion which reduces the crop yields, year on year.\u0026nbsp;\n\nWith an unpredictable climate, this is a highly vulnerable sector. There are very small margins for farmers \u2013 if a crop fails or cattle die, there is no alternative source of income that year.\u0026nbsp;\n\nClearly, adapting to this changing environment is paramount for Sudanese farmers.\n\nBefore the conflict, the Sudanese Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources requested the support of the United Nation\u2019s Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to help them better understand the reasons for - and effects of - soil erosion. This technical assistance is funded through the\u0026nbsp;Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) Programme, and implemented by our partner, the Nairobi-based Regional Center for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)\u0026nbsp;\n\nDespite all the challenges of the political situation, the RCMRD has remained resilient and has conducted capacity-building in Kenya. There were delays and a variety of obstacles, including the difficulty of communications due to weak internet, difficulty of movement, and difficulty of transporting samples and reaching laboratories for soil analysis, etc.\u0026nbsp;\n\nLast week, the partner brought a group of participants from Sudan - including soil specialists - to train them in using the RUSTLE equation to determine\u0026nbsp;soil erosion risk,\u0026nbsp;annual soil loss rates, digital soil mapping techniques and\u0026nbsp;Unmanned Ariel Vehicle data mapping on erosion. \n\nWe met\u0026nbsp;Mr. Salah\u0026nbsp;Abukashawa,\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;RCMRD\u0026nbsp;Liaison for Sudan, and the other participants at the RCMRD training facilities in Nairobi. He told us about the immense dedication and determination of the participants.\n\n\u201cThey come back to the training laboratory and repeat all modules previously covered, sometimes until 10 pm at night. They are on a mission!\u201d, Salah exclaimed.\n\n\n\u201cWe are not leaving Nairobi until we have mastered each module. When we go back to Sudan, we will not have access to our laptops, or even internet sometimes, so we need to know it all by heart,\u201d one of the participants told Salah.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nFor Sudan, the challenge remains juggling today\u2019s needs for food and safety with adapting to climate change to secure their future. Every day, electricity and food are scarce but people\u2019s passion for technologies to improve farming for the future burns bright.\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n\n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;-----------------\nFor more information on this technical assistance, please visit:\u0026nbsp;Soil erosion valuation to support climate resilient agriculture and food security | Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network | Fri, 02\/11\/2022 (ctc-n.org)\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG-20240610-WA0133.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-06-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/26\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Diagnosing the feasibility of a pilot agrivoltaic technology project in West and Central Africa across 4 countries","nid":"40244","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-diagnosing-feasibility-pilot-agrivoltaic-technology-project-west","Body":"The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance to:\nDiagnosing the feasibility of a pilot agrivoltaic technology project in West and Central Africa across 4 countries (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Guinea and Togo)\nDeadline: 2 July 2024\nLand issues in African countries arise from population growth, conflict, climate crises, governance problems, and infrastructure projects like photovoltaic power plants that encroach on agricultural land. The rising global electricity demand increases competition for land, leading to deforestation. Agrivoltaic systems, which combine photovoltaic energy with agriculture, offer a solution by enhancing land-use efficiency and providing additional income for farmers.\u0026nbsp;\nThe multi-country agrivoltaic project aims to conduct a pre-feasibility study to evaluate the potential use of agrivoltaic technology in the requesting countries. The outcome of this technical assistance will be valuable for policy development and optimizing land-use efficiency in terms of energy production, food supply, environmental impact, local economy, and sustainable societies. It will also aid in mobilizing funds to pilot agrivoltaic technologies in identified feasible areas. The pre-feasibility will include the following elements:\n\nDiagnosis and sustainability of the use of agrivoltaic technology in each host country;\nAnalysis of environmental conditions, including solar radiation in the host countries, population dependent on agriculture, water availability, rainfall volume, type of crops, etc.;\nAgricultural systems: types of existing crops, types of crops that should\/could benefit from agrivoltaics;Sustainability and feasibility of using agrivoltaic technologies by region and by crop;\nExpected impact of agrivoltaic technology on the local economy.\n\nPlease refer to the processes and documentation available here.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AdobeStock_759134321.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-06-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/19\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN hosts Voluntary Technology Talk in Songdo, South Korea","nid":"40165","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-hosts-voluntary-technology-talk-songdo-south-korea","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nSongdo, Korea, June 3-6, 2024 \u2013The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) PAL\u0026nbsp;Office recently hosted a\u0026nbsp;Voluntary Technology Talk, aiming to facilitate the co-creation of scalable technical assistance projects.\nParticipants included National Designated Entities (NDEs) from six developing countries \u2013 Uganda, Tanzania, C\u00f4te d\u0027Ivoire, Timor-Leste, Cambodia, and the Maldives \u2013 supported by the CTCN. Over 300 climate technology solution providers and businesses showcased their innovations at the\u0026nbsp;international exhibition hosted by multiple ministries of South Korea.\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN has supported over 75 NDEs globally in seeking and discussing potential technology partnerships. One of the event\u2019s features was the organization of four prearranged bilateral meetings for matchmaking with Network members. These included collaborations between the Korea Institute Of Energy Research (KIER) and C\u00f4te d\u0027Ivoire, Inha University and Tanzania,\u0026nbsp;Green Energy Institute (GEI)\u0026nbsp;and the Maldives, and T\u0026amp;C Korea Co., LTD with Cambodia.\nNDEs participated in a guided hall tour and engaged in networking opportunities with the Korean climate and environmental technology providers. During the tour, they were introduced to the top 12 innovative climate technology solutions, setting the stage for enhanced technical assistance projects.\nThe Voluntary Technology Talk also featured bilateral meetings with Inha University and the Korea Institute Of Energy Research, aiming to increase the overall effectiveness of the technical assistance projects under preparation. These interactions were facilitated by the PAL Office, empowering NDEs to take an active leadership role in discovering and implementing innovative technologies through potential collaborations.\nKey highlights of the event included learning opportunities on international collaboration, particularly through the \u00272024 Seminar for Investment in Overseas Environment Market,\u0027 hosted by the Embassy of Latvia, UNIDO ITPO Korea, and KECI. This seminar provided insights into how developing countries can enhance international cooperation in the environmental\/climate sector.\nFurthermore, the participating countries identified their top three preferred technology solutions from over 300 exhibiting climate and environmental solutions. This selection process was pivotal in helping these countries tailor their technology adoption strategies to their specific needs.\nThe NDEs also visited the Hanam Clean Environment and Recycling Complex \u2013 Union Park, the world\u2019s first underground facility equipped with a 95% odor control system. This complex includes a municipal wastewater treatment plant, a solid waste incinerating plant, and a food waste processing facility, all situated four floors underground. Above ground, the site features a park, sports, and leisure facilities for community well-being.\nThis visit demonstrated a successful example of transforming a facility typically opposed by residents into an environmentally friendly project that benefits the community. The insights gained from this visit are expected to inspire similar initiatives in the participating countries.\nOverall, the Talk served as a platform for developing countries to explore and adopt innovative climate technologies, fostering international collaboration and advancing global efforts to combat climate change.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_0562.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-06-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/07\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Korea hosts Samoa delegation for REDD+ readiness workshop","nid":"40070","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/korea-hosts-samoa-delegation-redd-readiness-workshop","Body":"From May 21-23, 2024, the CTCN worked with the National Institute of Green Technology (NIGT), the implementing partner of a Technical Assistance (TA) project for Samoa, to host a Technical Assistance workshop in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Samoa (National Designated Entity, NDE). The workshop focused on REDD+ readiness as part of the effort to combat climate change.\nThe project\u0027s goal was to establish a framework and methodology to estimate the carbon sink in Samoa\u0027s forestry sector. The 3-day workshop included discussions on project progress, forest mapping, carbon sink potential, and Samoa\u0027s REDD+ framework. Experts from Korea and Samoa shared their insights on the use of various technologies for forest management. Additionally, the delegation visited the G-Tower in Songdo, Incheon, where they met with the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office and the Secretariat of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The GCF briefed the delegation on its portfolio for Samoa and the new Readiness strategy.\nThroughout the workshop, a series of seminars were conducted to enhance the understanding of forest carbon management and policies in Pacific Island nations, including REDD+ MRV assessments and climate information services for resilient development planning.\u0026nbsp;\nThe REDD+ framework for Samoa is nearing its finalisation. The delegation also discussed Samoa\u0027s TA project pipeline for 2024 and CTCN\u0027s multi-country TA windows, expressing keen interest in a feasibility study of green hydrogen and the formulation of a net metering policy.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/PHOTO%20Samoa%20TA%20workshop_23%20May%202024.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-05-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/24\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/capacity-building-and-training\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECapacity building and training\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forestry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForestry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/republic-korea\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERepublic of Korea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/samoa-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESamoa\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New Chair and Vice-Chair appointed for Climate Technology Centre and Network Advisory Board","nid":"39982","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-chair-and-vice-chair-appointed-climate-technology-centre-and-network","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nCopenhagen, Denmark \u2013 24 April 2024 \u2013 The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) announces the appointment of Fred Onduri from Uganda as the new Chair of its Advisory Board, succeeding Erwin Rose of the United States. Stephen Minas of Greece has been elected as the new Vice-Chair to support Fred Onduri in leading the CTCN Advisory Board in 2024. These appointments concluded the agenda of this week\u2019s Advisory Board meeting held in Copenhagen.\nBoth appointments were well-received by the Advisory Board members and the CTCN\u0027s partner organizations, acknowledging their capacity to foster innovation,\u0026nbsp;promote\u0026nbsp;partnerships, and engage with global and national leaders in climate adaptation, technology, and financing, particularly in developing countries.\nThe Advisory Board meeting[1] commenced with a joint session of the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and CTCN, where updates on the progress of the TEC-CTCN Joint Programme of Work were shared. Key areas of focus included the Green Technology Database, #AI4ClimateAction, Monitoring and Evaluation, and the Gender and Climate Technology Expert Roster, there was a collective call to address enhanced support to National Designated Entities (NDEs) and the effective implementation of Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) outcomes, recognizing these as crucial elements to increase the effectiveness and visibility of CTCN.\nFollowing the joint session, the Advisory Board meeting addressed key agenda items such as progress on Programme of Work implementation, resource mobilization, communication and outreach, gender initiatives, and monitoring and evaluation. Additionally, the 23rd AB meeting endorsed the revised CTCN prioritization criteria for assessing technical assistance requests.\nReflecting on the meeting and their new roles, Fred Onduri emphasized the importance of supporting the CTCN\u0027s mission, highlighting the collective effort needed to drive positive change globally.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0022In embracing our new roles, we must rally behind the CTCN\u0027s mission, recognizing that it\u0027s through collective effort that we can truly catalyze positive change on a global scale,\u0022 said Fred Onduri.\nStephen Minas echoed this sentiment, underlining the significance of enhancing\u0026nbsp;CTCN\u0026nbsp;collaborations and partnerships\u0026nbsp;that \u201ctruly harness the potential of technology\u0026nbsp;development and\u0026nbsp;transfer to deliver the climate action the world needs.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\n---\nThe 23rd Advisory Board meeting video recording and presentations can be found here.\nThe CTCN Secretariat operates within its terms of reference and is accountable to, and under the guidance of, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) through an Advisory Board.\nThe Advisory Board of the CTCN determines its operational modalities and rules of procedure based on the functions outlined in decision 1\/CP.16, paragraph 123. The Constitution of the Advisory Board was agreed upon at COP 18 and amended at COP 26.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n[1] The meeting took place on April 19-24, 2024, and convened members from Annex 1 and Non-Annex 1, UNFCCC bodies representatives, UNFCCC non-governmental constituencies, COP28 Presidency and COP29 incoming Presidency as well as key stakeholders, NDEs, and observers.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_3449.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-04-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/24\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Establishment of an Integrated Salinity Intrusion Data Sharing System, Vietnam","nid":"39979","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-establishment-integrated-salinity-intrusion-data-sharing-system","Body":"The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nEstablishment of an integrated salinity intrusion data sharing system for adaptation to the climate change impacts in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam\nDeadline: May 9, 2024.\u0026nbsp;\nThe overall objective of the Technical Assistance is to develop an Information Management System to exchange information and near-real time data on salinity intrusion, sharing salinity monitoring data and display maps of salinity intrusion in the Vietnam Mekong Delta region (VMD).\u0026nbsp;\nTo ensure sustainability of the results of this technical assistance, training will be provided on how to operate and utilize the Information Management System developed, so that the River Basin Organization and relevant institutions are able to effectively share data on salinity intrusion and better incorporate the salinity data in decisions relating to climate change preparedness and hazard early warning.\u0026nbsp;\nSome of the expected outcome, outputs and activities are;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Development of implementation planning and communication documents\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Stakeholder engagement, and assessment of available data and existing salinity monitoring \u0026amp; forecasting systems in VMD.\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Develop an integrated information management system\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Capacity building for the effective use of the Integrated Information Management System. The complete details of the requirement will be provided in the tender documents that will be issued to bidders after this request for EOI is closed.\nIf you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nThe complete details of the requirement will be provided in the tender documents that will be issued to\u0026nbsp;bidders after this request for EOI is closed.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UNGM portal\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;UNPD Intranet.\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI) is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/11mekong-delta-2my-tho-2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-04-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/29\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/capacity-building-and-training\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECapacity building and training\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/governance-and-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGovernance and planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/groundwater-management-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGroundwater management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/monitoring-systems-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMonitoring systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystem-monitoring-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystem monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"A Decade of Climate Innovation: An Interview with Mr. Fred Onduri, newly elected Chair of the CTCN Advisory Board","nid":"39975","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/decade-climate-innovation-interview-mr-fred-onduri-newly-elected-chair-ctcn","Body":"Interviewer Isabel Hagbrink, Communication Specialist CTCN: Thank you for taking the time to speak with us, Mr. Onduri. As the UNEP CTCN celebrates its 10-year anniversary, what accomplishments are you most proud of? \nMr. Onduri : Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the remarkable journey of the CTCN. Over the past decade, I\u0027m particularly proud of the Center\u0027s role in bridging the gap between existing technologies and their application in developing countries. We\u0027ve witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of leveraging technology to address climate change, especially in countries most vulnerable to its effects.\u0026nbsp;\nInterviewer: The CTCN\u0027s work indeed seems crucial in the fight against climate change. How exactly does technology help? \nMr. Onduri: Technology serves as a powerful tool in our efforts to combat climate change and transition towards more sustainable practices. By harnessing innovative solutions, developing countries can leapfrog traditional high-carbon development pathways, thus reducing emissions and societal costs associated with climate change.\u0026nbsp; \nNot only that, oftentimes climate technologies also help us tackle other development issues \u2013 like improved access to energy can lead to improved education for girls who spend less time collecting firewood, and more access to water due to less drought or better irrigation leads to fewer illnesses. It\u0027s about ensuring that technology works for us, enabling us to achieve our climate goals effectively and efficiently, leaving no one behind.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nInterviewer: Could you provide examples of the types of technologies that are making a difference through the CTCN\u0027s initiatives? \nMr. Onduri: Absolutely. What\u0027s fascinating is that impactful technologies don\u0027t always have to be cutting-edge; they simply need to be environmentally-friendly and appropriate for the specific challenges at hand. For instance, simple energy efficiency measures in the industrial sector have proven highly effective in Pakistan, where the CTCN funded projects to improve energy efficiency and promote sustainable electricity use, thereby reducing carbon footprints.\u0026nbsp;\nAnother example: In my own country, Uganda, the CTCN supported a geothermal policy and regulation project. This small intervention catalyzed what can potentially create a big impact. The new policy gave us and some of our neighbours in East Africa - like Kenya, Tanzania, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Burundi - an opportunity to present a proposal on how to develop low and medium heat geothermal facilities in the region, which - when implemented - will help to address current electricity gaps.\nInterviewer: It\u0027s impressive to see such tangible outcomes. Can you share other examples of technological interventions supported by the CTCN? \nMr. Onduri: Certainly. We\u0027ve supported a range of innovative projects across different regions. For instance, in Saint Kitts and Nevis, drought risk modelling has enabled better preparedness for climate-related challenges. Similarly, initiatives like preparing the ground for transport to run on renewable energy in the Solomon Islands and slamdam structures to protect crops from flooding in Burundi demonstrate how tailored technological solutions can enhance resilience in vulnerable communities dealing with climate change.\u0026nbsp;\nInterviewer: Speaking of vulnerable communities, how does the CTCN support small island states facing immediate climate threats? \nMr. Onduri: Small island states are indeed on the front lines facing the impact of climate change. Through the CTCN, we\u0027ve facilitated initiatives like e-mobility projects in the Solomon Islands, which address transportation challenges while reducing emissions, and energy efficiency projects in Papua New Guinea, which not only contribute to combating climate challenges, but also energy security by reducing dependency on fossil fuel imports. Also, our funding has supported the development infiltration gallery systems for low-lying islands like the Maldives.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nInterviewer: There is no rose without thorns. What are some of the challenges that you are facing?\nMr. Onduri: Well, clearly, delivering systemic change through technology transfers is no small feat. Some of the challenges include accessing the financing needed to implement some of these rather expensive technologies. Another is finding partners who can subsequently take these pilots to the next level \u2013 which involves risk-taking. And finally, at times we see a rigid mindset and attitude that resists change.\nInterviewer: Thank you, Mr. Onduri, for sharing these insights into the impactful work of the UNEP CTCN. It\u0027s evident that technology, when applied thoughtfully, holds tremendous potential in advancing climate resilience and sustainability efforts globally. \nMr. Onduri: My pleasure. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the vital role of technology in addressing the climate crisis.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CTCN%20Interview%20with%20Fred3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-04-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/25\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/capacity-building-and-training\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECapacity building and training\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/communication-and-awareness\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunication and awareness\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/carbon-markets-and-finance\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECarbon markets and finance\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Catalyzing climate technology as CTCN hits 10-year anniversary","nid":"39969","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/catalyzing-climate-technology-ctcn-hits-10-year-anniversary","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nCopenhagen, 19 April 2024\u0026nbsp;\u2013 The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) today marks\u0026nbsp;10 years of technology and innovation for adaptation, mitigation, and resilience\u0026nbsp;\u2013 in that time, thanks to donor governments and partners, the CTCN has funded over 300 technical assistance projects across 112 developing countries to help them meet their sustainable development commitments under the Paris Agreement.\n\u0026nbsp;As the implementation arm of the UNFCCC\u2019s Climate Change Technology Mechanism, mandated under the Paris Agreement and hosted by the UN\u0026nbsp;Environment Programme (UNEP), CTCN was established to accelerate\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;development and transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low-carbon and climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries.\n\u0026nbsp;\u201cThe CTCN is undoubtedly a vital component within the UNEP framework and is a great example of how a small-scale initiative can yield outsized impacts,\u201d said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP. \u201cWith the adequate funding the CTCN requires and with the technological transfer the Paris Agreement expects and demands, the future is very promising for the CTCN. The growing demand for strategic technology investments underscores its potential for even greater influence and positive impact on the climate crisis. As we embark on the next decade, we hold high expectations\u0026nbsp;for the growth and success of this initiative.\u201d\n\nAs part of events to mark the anniversary taking place in Copenhagen, CTCN today releases a report highlighting its work to foster climate resilience and innovation over the past decade. It describes projects ranging from developing green building standards in Zimbabwe to drought risk modelling in Saint Kitts and Nevis, industrial energy efficiency in Pakistan, developing a policy on e-mobility in the Solomon Islands, as well as designs for flood management in Burundi to protect crops from the effects of increasing climate catastrophes.\n\u201cTechnology is\u0026nbsp;key when\u0026nbsp;developing countries are transitioning towards a low-carbon and\u0026nbsp;sustainable economy. CTCN\u0026nbsp;paves the way through\u0026nbsp;country-specific\u0026nbsp;advice\u0026nbsp;and support\u0026nbsp;that can\u0026nbsp;drive\u0026nbsp;new climate technology solutions\u201d\u0026nbsp;said\u0026nbsp;Dan J\u00f8rgensen, Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy, Denmark.\n\nIn his address, Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, said: \u0022The next two years are make or break for climate action. By early next year, Parties must submit new and more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions - national climate plans under the Paris Agreement. These plans will be some of the most important climate documents of the 21st century. With its unique ability to provide technical assistance all around the world, the CTCN must contribute to the implementation of these new and better NDCs.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe urgent call for action resonates strongly with the founding principles of the CTCN, which emerged from the Conference of Parties\u2019 vision to leverage technology in the fight against climate change. The CTCN bridges the gap between existing technologies and their deployment in member nations. Through technical assistance to pilot projects that catalyze broader transformation and innovation, the CTCN paves the way for the replication and scaling up of successful models through derisking investments and attracting increased private sector investment.\n\u0026nbsp;\nAbout the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\nThe CTCN is the implementation arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Technology Mechanism and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. The CTCN, which is hosted by the UN Environment Programme, promotes the accelerated development and transfer of climate technologies for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development, and mobilizes the expertise of a global network of over 760 civil society, finance, private sector, and research institutions to deliver technical assistance and capacity building at the request of developing countries.\nAbout the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)\nUNEP is the leading global voice on the environment. It provides leadership and encourages partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_2500_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-04-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/19\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Celebrating a Decade of Innovation: CTCN\u0026#039;s Successes After 10 Years","nid":"39933","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/celebrating-decade-innovation-ctcns-successes-after-10-years","Body":"\n\u0026nbsp;\nIn the realm of combating climate change, innovative solutions are paramount. For the past decade, the UN\u2019s Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) has been at the forefront of driving these innovations forward. Established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the CTCN has tirelessly worked to facilitate the transfer of environmentally sound technologies to developing countries. \u0026nbsp;\nAs we mark our 10th anniversary, it\u0027s time to reflect on the remarkable successes achieved in the past decade. From renewable energy advancements to sustainable agriculture practices, here are a few notable achievements that underscore the impact and importance of CTCN\u0027s work.\u0026nbsp;\n\nTechnical Assistance\u0026nbsp;\nIn just 10 years, the CTCN has funded over 300 technical assistance projects in 112 developing countries, with a budget of $100 million. It is anticipated that this investment will catalyze another $1.24 billion by others, including private sector companies, NGOs and international organizations.\u0026nbsp;\nFor details on our work during the past decade, please take a look at this report issued to commemorate the anniversary.\u0026nbsp;\n\nWorldwide impact\nCTCN\u0026nbsp; projects help transfer technologies around the world, essential to helping reduce emissions or simply adapt to a changing climate that is affecting poor and vulnerable communities. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\nIn the Cook Islands, solar power is used to fuel the electric grid, providing the island with emissions-free electricity and greater energy independence. This in turn supports resilience against climate change.  \n\n\n\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nIn Zimbabwe\u0026nbsp;electricity is scarce, and the CTCN technical assistance financed green building standards which include new policies and a monitoring framework to reduce energy consumption in residential, office and commercial buildings. It also helps improve the energy efficiency of new construction.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\nIn Papua New Guinea, an operator plugs in an electric car, using eco-friendly transportation based on renewable energy and fostering greater energy independence on the islands. \n\n\n\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\nOn the Caribbean islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, often hit by droughts, a new risk modelling system can better forecast dry spells using climate hazard maps and data sets, showing which areas are particularly prone to drought. This helps vulnerable communities with better preparedness and response strategies, and is key information for the government and farmers, in particular.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\nIn Burundi, farmers use SLAMDAM technology to protect their crops both during droughts and heavy rains. These inflatable rubber tubes are filled with water during the rainy season, and act like a barrier to flooding. Conversely, during droughts, the tubes are emptied to water the fields. \n\n\n\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA farmer in Uruguay\u0026nbsp;harvests burlanda, a corn protein that is a by-product of the bioethanol industry and can be used as livestock feed, for more efficient diets. \n\n\n\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Image\n                \n\n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation and Knowledge\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN plays a leading role in fostering a dialogue and discussion around the importance of technology transfer to developing countries. At conferences like the Conference of the Parties (COP), the CTCN plays an active part in the negotiations around\u0026nbsp;international collaboration on technology transfers. \u0026nbsp;These technologies do not always need to be cutting-edge and innovative \u2013 although in many cases they are. Above all, they need to be rapid and relevant solutions for the problems at hand. Like for example using ingenious but rather simple Slamdam flooding protection technology from The Netherlands - a country well aware of the perils of flooding - in Burundi. \nOver the past decade, the most important role of CTCN has been to make the possibility of technical assistance known to as many developing country NDEs as possible so they can take advantage of this option when working to protect their countries from climate catastrophes, learn and adapt to their own needs. \u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nNetwork and Collaboration\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN has been invaluable in fostering South-South cooperation for technology transfer. Through a network of\u0026nbsp;members \u2013 ranging from academia, research, civil society to private companies \u2013 the CTCN mobilizes policy and technical expertise to deliver appropriate solutions and policy advice. Any entity can\u0026nbsp;apply to be added to the network, and membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;CTCN\u0026nbsp;recently surpassed 800 global Network members with a wide variety of sectoral expertise, across climate change mitigation and adaptation. \nThe projects are demand-driven \u2013 an application for technical assistance is submitted by the developing country\u2019s National Designated Entities (NDEs)\u0026nbsp;\u2013 and then a selection of the technical assistance needed is made by the CTCN. \nThe success of the CTCN over the past 10 years is remarkable and we look forward to another decade of bringing new technologies to developing countries around the world to fight climate change, in its contribution to implementing countries\u2019 climate plans. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CTCN%20Reuters%20PNG%20photo.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-04-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/19\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/capacity-building-and-training\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECapacity building and training\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/communication-and-awareness\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunication and awareness\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Learning from successful National Innovation Systems: Zambian delegation on a week-long visit to South Korea","nid":"39887","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/learning-successful-national-innovation-systems-zambian-delegation-week-long","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nIncheon, South Korea, 24-29 of March 2024 \u2013 As part of the CTCN technical assistance programme focusing on the \u0022Development of a Framework and Roadmap for a National Innovation System to foster low-carbon and climate-resilient economic development in Zambia,\u0022 a delegation of ten Zambian innovation experts was invited for a week-long visit to South Korea to gain insights from its successful innovation system.\nThe programme encompassed visits to various innovation support agencies in Korea, and the workshop sessions on the policy framework and roadmap allowed to significantly progress in the development of such frameworks and roadmaps for Zambia.\nThe workshop included knowledge-sharing facilitated by experts in innovation policy and support agencies. Topics such as the \u0027Concept of Policy Roadmap\u0027 and the \u0027Status of Innovation Support Institutions in Korea\u0027 provided the Zambian working group with profound insights into the principles and mechanisms underpinning effective innovation support systems.\n\nLed by the CTCN network member STEPI, the delegation visited key innovation support institutions such as GKEDC and NIGT, alongside pivotal entities like the CTCN PALO Office and GCF. Throughout the visits, the delegation forged invaluable networks geared towards knowledge exchange, cooperation, and identifying funding opportunities.\nThis visit significantly bolstered the ongoing implementation of the CTCN technical assistance, as per the request of the Zambian Ministry of Technology and Science. The assistance aims to construct a framework for a National Innovation System while fortifying the institutional landscape and capacities to support innovation at the grassroots level.\nIn light of the escalating impacts of climate change and the pressing need for sustainable development, developing countries like Zambia are increasingly thrust to the forefront of global challenges. The pursuit of economic growth, poverty alleviation, and social advancement now demands a balance amid climate vulnerability and environmental degradation, and establishing a robust national innovation system for climate action is not just strategic but imperative.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-26%20at%206.14.16%20PM.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-04-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/05\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Applications: Climate Change AI Summer School 2024","nid":"39814","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-applications-climate-change-ai-summer-school-2024","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe Climate Change AI (CCAI) Summer School will run for the third time and includes two distinct programs: a virtual program (registration now open) and a selective in-person programme.\u0026nbsp;\nThe virtual programme provides a unique opportunity for those with a background in artificial intelligence (AI) and\/or climate-related fields to delve into various applications. Expert researchers and practitioners will lead participants through lectures and hands-on tutorials, equipping them to make tangible impacts in this crucial domain.\nThe in-person programme gathers individuals from diverse career stages with previous experience in AI and\/or climate-related fields. Through collaborative projects, hands-on mentorship, technical training, and leadership workshops, participants are empowered to emerge as leaders in addressing pressing climate challenges using AI.\nLearn more and apply before April 14 at Climate Change AI Summer School 2024.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CCAI_social_share_image.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-04-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/03\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Paving the way for sustainable transportation to achieve net zero","nid":"39773","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/paving-way-sustainable-transportation-achieve-net-zero","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThis piece was developed together with Gabriela Favaron, 7Gen, one of the speakers of\u0026nbsp;the \u0022Webinar\u0026nbsp; #5: Collaborative RD\u0026amp;D for Sustainable Mobility\u0022. The webinar is part of the Developing Endogenous Capacity of Climate Technology through collaborative RD\u0026amp;D webinar series organized by the CTCN. The recording of this webinar is available here.\nTransitioning from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is not merely a shift in transportation technology; it represents a pivotal step towards combating climate change,\u0026nbsp;fostering sustainable communities and clean air, and ultimately aiming to achieve net zero.\u0026nbsp;Fleet electrification, in particular, holds immense potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reshape the transportation industry, and create a cleaner, healthier environment for all. As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, embracing fleet electrification emerges as a crucial imperative in the broader context of achieving net zero.\n\nIn medium and heavy-duty sectors, organizations like 7Gen are pioneering efforts to accelerate fleet electrification and drive impactful change. Founded with a mission to decarbonize fleet electrification,\u0026nbsp;7Gen, a Canadian startup, exemplifies the innovation and commitment necessary to transform the transportation landscape towards\u0026nbsp;net\u0026nbsp;zero objectives.\u0026nbsp;By offering leasing solutions tailored to facilitate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), 7Gen addresses the financial barriers that often\u0026nbsp;slow down fleet electrification initiatives.\n\nNavigating the complexities of fleet electrification, 7Gen recognizes the multifaceted challenges inherent in this transition. From the initial\u0026nbsp;barrier of upfront costs to the intricacies of charging infrastructure deployment, the journey towards electrification demands strategic collaboration, innovative solutions, and steadfast determination in pursuit of\u0026nbsp;net-zero emissions. Through\u0026nbsp;diligent site assessments and a deep understanding of customer needs, 7Gen devises customized strategies, encompassing vehicle procurement, charging infrastructure deployment, and financing arrangements, to streamline the transition process.\n\nHowever, the road to fleet electrification is not without its obstacles. Technical standards, infrastructure scalability, and the symbiotic relationship between vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure development present immense challenges on the path to\u0026nbsp;net\u0026nbsp;zero emissions.\u0026nbsp;Yet, 7Gen remains undeterred, forging partnerships with governments, private sectors, and financial institutions to surmount these\u0026nbsp;barriers and accelerate the pace of electrification.\n\nThrough collaboration with industry associations such as Electric Mobility Canada and various levels of government, significant efforts are underway to create favorable conditions for the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and related infrastructure. This involves a combination of incentives, such as vehicle and infrastructure subsidies, as well as regulatory measures like sales mandates, vehicle age requirements, and emissions reduction targets. These measures collectively shape market dynamics, facilitating the widespread deployment of ZEVs and associated infrastructure.\n\nAs the electrification landscape evolves, 7Gen emphasizes the pivotal role of software and operations in ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of electric fleets, contributing directly to\u0026nbsp;net-zero strategies.\n\n7Gen has a strong track record of leveraging innovative technologies to solve significant challenges. Their focus on managing energy loads, including optimizing energy use through energy management systems, and responding to demand, is helping to accelerate the switch to electric fleets in the medium and heavy-duty space. This is particularly crucial given the challenges associated with setting up electric vehicle charging stations in locations with power capacity constraints.\n\nFurthermore, 7Gen has also been exploring additional initiatives, such as Vehicle-to-Grid technologies, fleet integration, and microgrid applications through battery energy storage systems. This approach not only enhances on-site reliability but also facilitates the provision of energy to sites lacking sufficient capacity, which shows 7Gen\u0027s commitment to fostering resilience and sustainability in the energy landscape.\n\nLooking ahead, the electrification industry holds immense promise for innovation, collaboration, and transformative change towards\u0026nbsp;net-zero objectives. By fostering strategic partnerships, embracing technological advancements, and prioritizing sustainability, organizations can propel fleet electrification forward, ushering in a new era of transportation that is cleaner, greener, and more resilient.\u0026nbsp;\n\nIn conclusion, the imperative for fleet electrification extends far beyond mere environmental stewardship; it embodies a commitment to shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come, emphasizing the need to achieve\u0026nbsp;net zero. As we stand at the precipice of unprecedented change, let us seize the opportunities afforded by electrification, mobilize collective action, and pave the way for a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AdobeStock_449890707%20copy.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-03-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/20\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Empowering women through sustainable housing in Dinajpur, Bangladesh","nid":"39724","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/empowering-women-through-sustainable-housing-dinajpur-bangladesh","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nSharing the story of the recipient of the GJCS Award 2023\nIf you ask the local children about bamboo houses in Dinajpur district, they might tell you that these houses have always been part of the community\u0027s landscape. Many young people won\u2019t remember that a decade ago, the majority of houses looked vastly different. Back then, families had no choice but to endure hazardous living conditions in poor-quality housing.\nBut times are changing in Dinajpur, thanks to AzuKo\u0027s Build for safety programme run in collaboration with Nirapod Bangladesh Songstha. It stands as a beacon of hope for women living below the poverty line, empowering them to construct safer, more resilient homes using locally sourced materials like bamboo and compressed stabilized earth blocks. This initiative doesn\u0027t just strengthen homes; it also fosters community agency, reduces carbon emissions, and bolsters local economies.\nThe challenges faced by Dinajpur reflect broader issues across Bangladesh \u2013 a nation grappling with climate change. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Bangladesh finds itself among the world\u0027s most vulnerable countries. Located in the northwest, Dinajpur district epitomizes these struggles, with a historically underserved population facing increasing poverty levels compounded by climate-induced disasters. The Build for safety programme, through the support of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to the Gender Just Climate Solutions Award, aims to uplift women in this region through sustainable construction practices.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nFor Ponchomi, Shrove, and Popi[1], being a woman in a rural community always meant bearing a disproportionate workload. From household chores to fieldwork alongside their husbands, they juggled numerous responsibilities. However, they also struggled with the ongoing worry of living in homes that weren\u0027t up to standard and could be easily affected by natural disasters, putting their families\u0027 safety at risk.\n\u201cMy house is much stronger now. It will last longer. These are small improvements, but they make a big difference,\u201d\u0026nbsp;shares Ponchomi, reflecting on her empowering journey. Ponchomi used to worry a lot about monsoons, floods, and snakes in her mud house. And her dream of a safe home for her children felt far off. However, with the alternative offered by the Build for safety programme, she learned valuable construction techniques. Borrowing a small sum, her family now resides in a sturdy bamboo-frame house, fortified against the elements.\n\nPonchomi\u0027s transformation into an advocate for bamboo construction is emblematic of the programme\u0027s impact. Meanwhile, Shrove\u0027s resourcefulness extended beyond household improvements, as she used her newfound skills to construct a sturdy toilet using treated bamboo. Popi\u0027s gratitude reflects the sentiments of many, underscoring the programme\u0027s transformative nature.\nRecognized by the 2023 Gender Just Climate Solutions Award as a winner under the technical category, Build for Safety transcends mere construction \u2013 it embodies a holistic approach to community resilience, improved housing standards, and gender equality. With over 900 women trained since 2018 and plans for an additional 1000 by 2025, the initiative heralds a brighter future for Dinajpur. As Ponchomi, Shrove, and Popi dream of extended homes, the initiative envisions a community where every woman possesses the skills and confidence to build a safer, more resilient home for her family.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;\nAs a recipient of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)-supported Gender Just Climate Solutions Award, the Build for Safety programme stands as a scalable model. It underscores the potential for local solutions to effect significant change in vulnerable communities, emphasizing inclusivity, sustainability, and adaptability in addressing climate challenges.\n\n\n[1] Shrove and Popi\u0027s identities\/names changed for privacy reasons.\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AzuKo%20-%20Housing%20repairs%20post%20flood.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-03-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/08\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Women Engage for a Common Future","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Applications: Green Climate Fund - GIZ technology incubator","nid":"39676","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-applications-green-climate-fund-giz-technology-incubator","Body":"The GCF-GIZ CATALI.5\u00b0T Initiative has announced a call for applications.\nCATALI.5\u00b0T Initiative is designed to enhance capacities and provide resources for supporting and empowering Climate Tech ventures in Latin America and West Africa. The objective of this announcement is\u0026nbsp;to provide an opportunity for early-stage climate startups and other MSMEs in Latin America to apply for funding through the CATAL1.5\u00b0T Pre-Acceleration Programme. Selected entities will participate in a 4-month course where they will have access to:\n\n\u20ac15,000 in funding without equity dilution to enhance their solutions and business models; \nSpecialized content and workshops on topics such as business, technology, sustainability, gender, and ESG;\nMentoring from experts across various areas and industries; and\nIntegration into a network of actors in the climate entrepreneurship ecosystem\n\nThe Technology Mechanism extends this invitation to the NDEs and the Network Members to apply for this transformative initiative. If you are a climate start-up and micro and small enterprise with operations in one or more of the following countries: Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, explore more and apply. \nDeadline for application: March 15, 2024. \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Banner2-Aplica%20Ahora%2012%20de%20feb_v2.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-03-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/04\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"From solar power in Burkina Faso to organic waste management in Haiti, Innovative Community-based Climate Technologies are strengthening Communities at Risks of Conflicts","nid":"39558","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/news\/From_solarpower_in_Burkina_Faso_to_organicwastemanagement_in_Haiti_Communitybased_Technologies","Body":"The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), hosted by UNEP, together with the European Union(EU), announced today the\u0026nbsp;first countries benefitting from CTCN technical assistance under the joint EU-CTCN programme Climate Change and Security: Innovative Community-based Climate Technology for Communities at Risks of Conflicts Due to Climate Impact[1].\nSince its official launch on 29 June 2023, the EU-CTCN programme Climate Change and Security - part of the EU Multi-Annual Indicative Programme for the Thematic Programme on Peace, Stability, and Conflict Prevention (2021-2027) \u2013 has raised awareness on the compounding effects of climate change on communities at risk of conflict, promoting the resilience of conflict-affected societies by encouraging and facilitating conflict-sensitive, community-based technological solutions to climate change.\nSix months down the line, and after extensive consultation with conflict-affected and high-risk developing countries and communities, CTCN announced the first five countries and projects to be awarded technical assistance in addressing the security impact of climate change:\n\nBurkina Faso: Reinforcement of the implementation of actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change by developing solar energy systems for off-grid agro-industrial facilities through the establishment of a Community Solar Platform.\nThe Central African Republic: Production of affordable solar cookers for the commune of Bangui which is at risk of deforestation.\nChad: Rehabilitation of wells in the commune of Liwa using solar-powered pumps.\nMali: Pilot project for the sustainable management of wood resources through the promotion of solar cookers and solar energy for the operation of electric cookers in a context of climate change.\nHaiti: Organic waste management project using inflatable tanks and targeting women and young people.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nAmong the system transformation areas, many countries are looking at the water-energy-food nexus, focusing on renewable energy systems and more specifically solar-power systems as the foundational step in system transformation for climate action.\n\u201cAgainst a backdrop of degrading ecosystems, an ever-increasing population and soaring demand for energy, a community-based approach to the supply of clean, reliable energy is a sustainable way of ensuring a brighter future for our communities in Burkina Faso. With the new community solar platform, improving access to energy will have a positive domino effect on food systems, food security and livelihoods, particularly for those communities most affected by climate change\u201d, said Mr. Ouedraogo Pamoussa, Office of the General Director, Nature Conversation, Burkina Faso.\n\n\u201cSecurity in Haiti is challenged by a series of compounding factors impacting communities at the economic, social and environmental levels. Bio-gas can represent a new mitigating solution in sourcing energy, releasing the pressure on wood and fossil fuels and their impact on climate change, and paving the way to a sustainable energy system transformation\u201c, said Mr. Yves Bernard Remarais, Directeur of Communications, Ministry of Environment, Haiti.\n\n\u201cThe support of the European Union Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (EU FPI) on developing concrete solutions to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, comes at a critical juncture in time. The global community is realizing that climate change is a multidimensional issue with far-reaching implications.\u0026nbsp;Food security, energy security, and water security affecting communities, can quickly escalate and become a local, national, or regional security issue with devastating impacts for people, development, and economies\u201d, said Rajiv Garg, CTCN Director a.i.\n\nNegotiations with other five developing countries are undergoing, more community-based solutions are being assessed, and will be announced shortly.\nBy integrating peacebuilding with climate resilience and adaptation, and by leveraging community-based endogenous know-whow with innovation technology, the programme is designing solutions for a more resilient and peaceful future for all.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n[1] With a budget of EUR 3 Million over 3 years, the Climate Technology for Communities at Risks of Climate-induced conflicts programme falls within the 2021-2027 Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention thematic programme, whereby the European Union has committed over EUR 870 Million to address insecurity and instability in a multidimensional, conflict sensitive and coherent way.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/EC_claimate_security.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-02-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/15\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"European Union","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN is seeking experts to assist in the implementation of diverse technical assistance initiatives","nid":"39554","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeking-experts-assist-implementation-diverse-technical-assistance","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nImplementation of improvements to the National Drought Monitor of Ecuador (MONSE) for the integration of a drought risk scenario module in Ecuador\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline for submission: February 14, 2024\nThe purpose of this request for the provision of technical services is to identify a suitable implementation partner to implement the project in Ecuador. The project implementation will happen under the overall supervision of the CTCN.\u0026nbsp;This technical assistance will contribute to:\n\nDefinition and prioritization for the incorporation of at least one additional indicator to those dy implemented in the current MONSE;\nGeneration and visualization of drought scenarios with time horizons of 3, 6, 9, and 12 months;\nExtend the current resolution of MONSE (28 km) to the maximum possible;\nThe definition of an action\/mitigation plan to increase the resilience of affected communities;\nDefinition and prioritization of specific products (such as newsletters; among others) for sectors\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;interest such as agriculture, energy, and drinking water, others;\nIdentification of volunteer observers in the framework of the Volunclima platform for the assessment and continuous improvement of MONSE;\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM)\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;here.\n\u0026nbsp;\nEnhance the resilience of Suriname\u00b4s water supply system by modelling drought risks and developing a roadmap of prioritized alternatives for aquifer recharge\nDeadline for submission: February 25, 2024\nThe primary objective of this Technical Assistance (TA) is to pinpoint areas most vulnerable to droughts and subsequent water variability and shortages through drought risk assessment and mapping. Subsequently, this data will be utilized to manage aquifer recharge (MAR) strategically, aiming to bolster water supply during dry spells and drought conditions by intentionally replenishing aquifers in regions facing the highest drought risk.\u0026nbsp;This technical assistance aims to:\u0026nbsp;\n\nAssess drought risk and water resources in Suriname;\nIssue risk maps through Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software to identify the areas most at risk of droughts;\nMapping aquifers suitable for recharge;\nDesign a fully integrated system that will enable\u0026nbsp;Suriname to recharge its aquifer in times of drought in a sustainable, clean, and safe manner;\nTrain national officers in the use of the drought prevention model, and the designed system to manage the water resources in the aquifer in times of drought;\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM)\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;here.\n\u0026nbsp;\nPromoting sustainable irrigation technologies: a water-energy-food (WEF) nexus perspective towards reducing climate risk from small farmers in high climate risk in the municipalities of Rabinal, and San Miguel Chicaj in the Dry Corridor of Baja Verapaz\nDeadline for submission: February 26, 2024.\u0026nbsp;\nThe objective of this technical assistance is to establish suitable systems and business models for the deployment of Photovoltaic Solar Irrigation Systems (SPIS), specifically targeting small farmers and women in the dry corridor of Guatemala. The technical assistance will encompass a comprehensive approach, including the development of SPIS, comparative evaluations of existing technologies, sensor irrigation, irrigation planning, and satellite observation.\nAnticipated outcomes of this initiative include:\n\nEvaluate current irrigation practices and validate appropriate technological options tailored for small farmers, culminating in the design of suitable irrigation business models.\nPromote well-coordinated and integrated planning and management of a water-energy-food model to enhance resilience systems. This involves interventions to improve sustainability within the nexus of water, energy, and food.\nProvide training for smallholder farmers in the integrated management of water resources, sustainable agricultural practices, and the incorporation of renewable energy. The aim is to enhance energy efficiency and implement water supply technologies that safeguard livelihoods.\n\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UN Global Market Place (UNGM)\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;here.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI) is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Copy%20of%20CFE%20Suriname-2.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-02-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/11\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Walking the talk: EU\u0026#039;s Latest EUR 2 Million Grant Bolsters Technology for Climate Action via CTCN","nid":"39544","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/EuropeanUnion_Latest_Grant_Bolsters_Technology_for_Climate_Action","Body":"12 February 2024 \u2013 Copenhagen. The European Commission launches a EUR 2 million (USD 2.1 million) grant in support of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The project will run for the next two years to bolster technology for climate action in developing countries, with a special focus on least developing countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS).\u0026nbsp;\nThe start of the project comes at a critical juncture, following the release of the first UNFCCC Global Stocktake report (GST), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report (IPCC AR6), and the 2023 UNEP Emission Gap Report underscoring the urgency of addressing climate change and the role of climate technology.\nFunded by the EU\u2019s Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI \u2013 Global Europe), the grant supports the implementation of CTCN 3rd Programme of Work. This allows CTCN to continue providing technical assistance and accelerate technology and knowledge transfer in the countries and communities least prepared for and most affected by the impacts of climate change.\nThroughout the 10 years of operation of the CTCN, the European Union and its Member States have invested in CTCN and its country-driven business model, trusting its capacity to deliver on a portfolio of technology and innovative solutions, knowledge transfer and advice on policy, legal and regulatory frameworks tailored to the needs of individual countries.\u0026nbsp;\nThis EUR 2 million project, follows the EUR 3 million provided by the European Commission in 2023 to sustain the new joint EU-CTCN programme Climate Change and Security: Innovative Community-based Climate Technology for Communities at Risks of Conflicts Due to Climate Impact, which is strengthening the resilience of conflict-affected societies by encouraging and facilitating conflict-sensitive, community-based technological solutions to climate change.\n\u201cOur global future depends on innovation and technology for climate action and our capacity to create partnerships that enable the transfer and implementation of climate technology where it is most needed, such as the developing countries at the frontline of the climate emergency\u201d, said Rajiv Garg, CTCN Director a.i.\n\u201cWe are honoured by the trust donors place in CTCN and the capacity of the CTCN team and network members to create pathways for national strategies, aggregation of regional markets and the de-risking of private and public investments. This is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and that is why CTCN is exploring new partnerships and funding opportunities to scale up innovative climate solutions and move from ideation to piloting at national and regional implementation\u201d, concluded Mr Garg.\n\nWith a total contribution of USD 19.6 million to the CTCN since 2014 from the European Commission, the EU and its Member States are the leading force in empowering technology for systems\u2019 transformation in developing countries, not only addressing the urgent challenges of today but also laying the groundwork for a sustainable and resilient tomorrow.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cAt the heart of the EU\u0027s priorities lies a steadfast commitment to innovation and climate resilience. This grant is an investment the EU is making for a prosperous future for everyone. When it comes to people and planet, the European Union is walking the talk, through policies, actions, and global partnerships in Europe and beyond\u201d, said Kurt Vandenberghe, Director General for the European Commission\u2019s Directorate-General for Climate Action.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cThis grant is going to strengthen the resilience of communities struggling with extreme weather events, droughts and pollution, providing them with sound and scalable technology solutions and the knowledge and capacity to forge their own path towards a sustainable future.\u201d Mr Vandenberghe continued.\n\u201cWe urge the international donor community and other philanthropic bodies to join us and the CTCN in this global endeavour. Only by joining forces can we make a difference in achieving net zero by 2050\u201d, he concluded.\n\nIn the past 10 years, also thanks to several Donor Governments, and in-kind and pro bono support, CTCN has delivered over 300 technical assistance projects \u0026amp; 10 multi-country projects in 110 developing countries, with 108 mitigation, 71 adaptation, and 61 cross-cutting projects, deploying a budget of over USD 100 million, and with USD 1.24 billion anticipated funding leveraged for developing countries.\nWorking with a global network of National Designated Entities, 800+ Network Members, and Climate technology leading partners, CTCN acts as a catalyst and connector between all stakeholders, holding a unique convening capacity, capable of influencing and shaping innovative climate action.\u0026nbsp;\nThrough its new resource mobilization strategy, the Centre is now looking forward to establishing new partnerships with the private sector and philanthropic organizations\u0026nbsp;to unlock more resources to address climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience in the global South and developing countries.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Parties%27%20contributions%20to%20CTCN%20since%202014_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222024-02-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/12\/2024 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"European Union","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEurope\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Challenge Launched at COP28 to Harness Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action in Developing Countries","nid":"39330","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/challenge-launched-cop28-harness-artificial-intelligence-climate-action","Body":"9 December, Dubai, UAE\u0026nbsp;\u2013\u0026nbsp;The UN Climate Change Technology Executive Committee (TEC), together with\u0026nbsp;Enterprise Neurosystem, a non-profit open-source artificial intelligence (AI) community, has launched the AI Innovation Grand Challenge to identify and support the development of AI-powered solutions for climate action in developing countries.\n\nThe launch was part of a COP28 high-level event organized by the UN Climate Change Technology Mechanism in collaboration with the COP28 Presidency.\n\n\u201cWe are seeing increasing evidence that artificial intelligence can prove an invaluable instrument in tackling climate change. While we remain mindful of the associated challenges and risks of AI, the Innovation Grand Challenge is a promising step forward in harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and empowering innovators in developing countries,\u201d said UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell.\n\nH.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, United Arab Emirates, said: \u201cHarnessing artificial intelligence as a strategic asset to mitigate climate change involves integrating it into national policies and plans. This integration facilitates the use of data analytics to align policy with real-time climate data, thereby enhancing its efficacy and advancing technological development and scientific discovery in the field of energy. These measures and policies should not be viewed in isolation, but rather as a unified global initiative, acknowledging that climate change transcends geographical boundaries and requires concerted global efforts.\u201d\n\nArtificial intelligence is already being used to predict climate patterns and extreme weather events, improve crop yields, reduce water usage or optimize renewable energy systems.\n\nThe COP28 event brought together leaders from governments, the United Nations, development cooperation agencies and business to discuss how AI can be used for transformational climate action in developing nations, while ensuring that it does not contribute to widening the digital divide caused by unequal access to technology.\n\nH.E. Shantal Munro-Knight, Minister in the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, Barbados, said: \u201cWe are partnering with international tech companies to test their ideas in Barbados whilst contributing to the island\u2019s development. Some ideas include using machine learning and AI to check for the presence of tropical diseases, design hurricane resistant buildings and plan infrastructure investment. Collaboration, training and technology transfer are key to ensuring that AI contributes effectively to climate mitigation and adaptation for small island developing states.\u201d\n\nH.E. Moussa Bocar Thiam, Minister of Communications, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, Senegal, said: \u201cIt is important to adapt the technology to take account of the digital divide, especially among those most vulnerable to climate change. Integration of chatbot voice with local languages in these emerging technology tools is one solution that would ensure the existing digital divide is taken into account.\u201d\n\nMr. Ali Zaidi, Assistant to the President and National Climate Advisor, United States of America, said: \u201cWe must manage the risks and seize the promise of artificial intelligence. The United States is committed to doing so, as President Biden\u0027s recent Executive Order on AI demonstrates. By working together, we can responsibly harness the power of this emerging technology to develop AI tools that help mitigate climate change risks, make our communities more sustainable and resilient, and build an equitable clean energy future for all.\u201d\n\nThe event was organized under the Technology Mechanism Initiative on Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action (#AI4ClimateAction) which examines the potential of AI to scale up climate solutions in developing countries, with a focus on least developed countries and small island developing states.\n\nIn line with the call by UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres to develop AI that is\u0026nbsp;\u201creliable and safe\u201d and that can \u201csupercharge climate action\u201d\u0026nbsp;to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, the #AI4ClimateAction Initiative aims to advance climate-resilient and low-emissions development.\n\nThe Chairs of the Technology Mechanism, Stig Svenningsen and Erwin Rose, called for new collaborations and partnerships that help deliver concrete results, both on policy and implementation, under the #AI4ClimateAction Initiative.\n\nAbout the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism\n\nThe Technology Mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is comprised of the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Center and Network (CTCN), which is hosted by UNEP. In June 2023, the TEC and the CTCN jointly launched the\u0026nbsp;#AI4ClimateAction Initiative.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/image-20231209-092107-195a966c.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-12-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/09\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNFCCC Technology Mechanism champions advancing international cooperation on technology development and transfer to developing countries","nid":"39323","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unfccc-technology-mechanism-champions-advancing-international-cooperation","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nDecember 8, Dubai, UAE \u2013 \u0026nbsp;The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Mechanism hosted a high-level, dedicated event to drive enhanced international cooperation on the development and deployment in developing nations of transformative technologies that are urgently required to tackle climate change.\nThe event \u2013 Uniting for Climate Action: Calling for International Cooperation in Technology and Innovation aimed to address climate change and drive technology innovation, investment, and deployment.\nThe event highlighted progress made the UNFCCC\u2019s Joint Work Programme, which was launched at last year\u2019s COP27 by the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) \u2013 respectively, the policy and implementation arms of the Technology Mechanism. The five-year Programme aims to promote climate technology solutions in developing countries.\nH.E. Sarah Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology delivered the opening address at the event, where she highlighted the importance of supporting developing countries. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, Inger Andersen, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and Collins Nzovu, Zambia\u2019s Minister of Green Economy and Environment, also gave keynote speeches at the event, with private-sector leaders also speaking.\n\u201cThe widespread adoption of cutting-edge technologies \u2013 across both developed and developing countries \u2013 is critical to driving zero-carbon growth and reaching global climate goals,\u201d said H.E. Sarah Amiri. \u201cThe good news is that many of these transformative technologies are already available for use or are under development. Such technologies could remove tens of billions of tons of carbon emissions annually and help to meet the most urgent needs of developing nations \u2013 if we provide them with the right support to access them.\u201d\n\u201cToday\u2019s event should help to accelerate the deployment of climate technologies for developing countries and support their sustainable socio-economic development,\u201d she added.\nThe event also included a panel discussion on forming new public- and private-sector partnerships to achieve sustainable goals. Speakers included Esteban Valenzuela, Minister for Agriculture, Chile; Hao Xu, Vice President and Head of Climate, Tencent, representing the Innovate for Climate Coalition; and Thomas Guillot, Chief Executive, Global Cement and Concrete Association.Commenting on the event, Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC said, \u201cThe Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Center and Network have shown commendable leadership in the past year. They have laid a roadmap for positive change. Now it\u0027s our turn to walk it. The monumental task of transforming our societies and economies is on all of us. We must all do our part to build a world where prosperity and sustainability are not competing ideals, but two sides of the same coin.\u201d\nTechnology is integral to climate action and is a cross-cutting theme in the COP28 thematic agenda, with the COP28 Presidency emphasizing the important role that the private sector and technology can play in delivering climate action on the required scale.\n\u201cThe science is clear: we need ambitious action and we need it quickly. The good news is we already have proven technologies available to us, and thanks to the work of CTCN, a strong business case for these technologies being rolled out in developing countries. Now we need to bring together both finance and resources to scale the capacity building and technology transfer we need to deliver low carbon and climate resilient development for those communities most impacted by climate change,\u201d said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP.\nClimate technologies could at least double their contribution to global growth while removing up to 25 billion tons of carbon emissions annually.\u202fFurther, electrification, renewables, nuclear, carbon capture, utilization and storage, and hydrogen combined could deliver over 70 percent of the emissions reductions needed to bring the global energy system to net zero by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency. However, countries in the Global South receive just a quarter of current global climate-technology investment, and greater investment in research and development is urgently required to bring down costs for existing and emerging technologies.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/53383843056_840f2488e4_o.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-12-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/08\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"COP28 to Propel Global Collaboration on Climate Technology RD\u0026amp;D to Achieve 1.5\u00b0C Goal","nid":"39321","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/cop28-propel-global-collaboration-climate-technology-rdd-achieve-15-c-goal","Body":"December 8, COP28, Dubai, UAE \u2013 Leaders, innovators, and experts from around the world have gathered at COP28 at the Technology Mechanism side event to foster innovation through collaborative climate technology RD\u0026amp;D.\nThe latest findings from the IPCC Climate Change 2023 Synthesis Report have illuminated a pathway to achieve the ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. However, the critical gap lies in the establishment of robust national systems of innovation, spanning policy development, research, development, and deployment (RD\u0026amp;D), technology transfer, capacity building, and financial mechanisms.\nIn alignment with this imperative, the Paris Agreement recognizes the pivotal role of collaborative RD\u0026amp;D under the Technology Framework. Within the Innovation theme of the Technology Framework, novel approaches to climate technology RD\u0026amp;D have been explored to foster innovation.\nUnder the Technology Mechanism, both the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) acknowledge the significance of new collaborative approaches to climate technology RD\u0026amp;D. They emphasize the role of collaborative climate technology RD\u0026amp;D in implementing countries\u0027 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and other mitigation and adaptation strategies, disseminating the outcomes and activities of the Technology Mechanism.\nTo achieve a comprehensive overview of the current and future global RD\u0026amp;D needs to fundamentally decarbonize human activity in line with the targets of the Paris Agreement, the Technology Executive Committee in collaboration with the Future Clean Architects surveyed Future RD\u0026amp;D needs. The survey was focused on the short- and medium-term implementation of climate action and served as a starting point to identify areas for further analysis. The results of this survey highlighted that energy storage was a priority need in RD\u0026amp;D and the need for an enhanced role of the public sector to accelerate RDD.\nErwin Rose, CTCN Advisory Board Chair sees the results from the 2023 survey on collaborative RD\u0026amp;D challenges and opportunities as \u201cnot just timely\u201d but rather \u201ca significant step toward catalyzing climate technology innovation.\u201d \n\u201cIt lays the groundwork for transformative actions, and I am optimistic that these insights will guide us in forging a sustainable future through international cooperation and innovative solutions,\u201d Rose noted. \nStig Svenningsen, Chair of the Technology Executive Committee, reiterated the \u201cparamount importance of innovative collaboration in climate technology RD\u0026amp;D.\u201d \nSvenningsen further said, \u201cOur focus extends beyond mere recognition \u2013 we champion collaborative approaches as a foundation in realizing Nationally Determined Contributions and enhancing global efforts in mitigation and adaptation. The dissemination of outcomes and activities through the Technology Mechanism underscores our joint commitment to fostering transformative solutions on a global scale.\u201d\nThe Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlighted the importance of the collaborative approaches to RD\u0026amp;D and featured panelists from the Future Cleantech Architects, the Green Climate Fund, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, GIZ, the National Institute of Green Technology, the Ministry of Environment of Ecuador, and the International Water Management Institute shared practical activities for collaborative RD\u0026amp;D and lessons learned and success factors and their thoughts on the enablers or enabling environments to promote collaborative RD\u0026amp;D. They also delivered their understanding and valuable insights on the current and future Research, Development, and Deployment (RD\u0026amp;D) needs. They illuminated key strategies, emerging technologies, and collaborative approaches crucial for addressing the challenges of our rapidly evolving environmental landscape.\nThe \u0027Fostering Innovation through Collaborative Climate Technology RD\u0026amp;D\u0027 side event was organized by the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, underscoring the critical role of collaborative efforts in advancing climate technology research, development, and deployment.\n\u0026nbsp;\nAbout the Technology Mechanism:\u0026nbsp;\nThe Technology Mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) consists of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and the Technology Executive Committee (TEC). Its mission is to facilitate the development and transfer of climate technologies to developing countries to support their efforts in addressing climate change and achieving sustainable development.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_1537.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-12-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/08\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Elevating Climate Action: Global Leaders Unite at COP28 to Boost Digital Readiness in Developing Countries","nid":"39320","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/elevating-climate-action-global-leaders-unite-cop28-boost-digital-readiness","Body":"December 6, COP28, Dubai, United Arab Emirates \u2013 Over 30 global leaders, policymakers, and experts attended the Digital Readiness Dialogue organized by the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism. Held under the theme \u0022Digital readiness of developing countries: how it can accelerate climate action,\u0022 the dialogue delved into crucial discussions on the role of digital readiness in advancing global efforts against climate change.\nDigital technologies play a key role in reducing carbon emissions and protecting the environment. Digital innovation can unlock new types of interventions that were not possible before. The instant exchange of information, decentralized intelligence, and automation, all at significantly lower costs, hold the potential to propel developing countries towards a smart, resilient, and green future.\nThe high-level dialogue, featuring thought leaders and experts, delved into lessons learned and best practices concerning digital readiness for climate action in developing countries. \u0026nbsp;Adopting a digital readiness lens in all digital technology interventions is crucial to ensure user-centric development and create ownership to fit digital tools to the needs of developing countries for long-lasting climate impact.\nKatja Kammerer, Director for Public Sector Liaison \/ Client Liaison and Business Development at GIZ, welcomed participants, emphasizing that \u0022Digital readiness is not merely about adopting technology; it\u0027s about unlocking the transformative power of digital solutions to drive a sustainable transition.\u0022 She highlighted GIZ\u0027s commitment to a comprehensive, context-specific and human-centered approach, working collaboratively to ensure that \u201cdigital transformation becomes a catalyst for positive change in the lives of people in developing countries.\u201d\nAmbrosio Yob\u00e1nolo del Real, Vice-Chair of the Technology Executive Committee, reiterated the TEC\u0027s commitment to advancing digital readiness as a key catalyst for transformative change. He noted, \u0022Through the TEC\u0027s Joint Work Programme and strategic partnerships, we aim not only to understand challenges but also to co-create solutions empowering nations to navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.\u0022\nRajiv Garg, CTCN Director a.i, echoed these sentiments, highlighting that \u0022The Programme of Work of the CTCN is strategically aligned to leverage digital innovation.\u0022 He reiterated the importance of prioritizing the Least Developing Countries for CTCN technical assistance, emphasizing the ability to accelerate climate action and promote a future that is both sustainable and equitable. He pointed out, \u201cFor Least Developing Countries, digitalization is not just a pathway; it is a lifeline, offering new possibilities for interventions that were previously out of reach.\u201d \nShowcasing a commitment to enhancing digital readiness and guiding future interventions, the CTCN, in collaboration with the South Korean National Institute for Green Technologies (NIGT) and the US American George Washington University, designed the Digital Readiness Index (DRI) to address the digital divide by assessing the digital readiness of developing countries in their climate action.\nMoving forward, steps have already been taken for the digital readiness assessment, and subsequent phases of the DRI are planned with the initial phase, focusing on \u2018Energy Systems, aligning with one of the five system transformation areas of the CTCN\u2019s Programme of Work 2023-2027. \nThe Digital Readiness Dialogue, organized by the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism at COP28 in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), underscores the collective commitment to leveraging digitalization for positive change and paving the way for a sustainable and resilient future.\nWatch the recording here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_1319.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-12-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/06\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Gender Just Climate Solutions Award Unveils Winners at COP28","nid":"39319","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/gender-just-climate-solutions-award-unveils-winners-cop28","Body":"December 5, COP28, Dubai, UAE \u2013 Today marks a pivotal moment in our collective fight against climate change as three representatives from the 2023 award-winning organizations accept the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards. This significant event, taking place at COP28 in Dubai, underscores the importance of making our battle against climate change inclusive and equal, recognized by government officials, UN representatives, and civil society members.\nEstablished in 2015, Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards acknowledge the indispensable contributions of changemakers in combating climate change with a gender focus. These solutions not only bolster the resilience of communities and territories but also pave the way for a just and inclusive implementation of the Paris Agreement, aligned with the collective commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5\u00b0C above pre-industrial levels.\nIn collaboration with the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) has been championing the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards since 2017 at the annual COP event. This initiative unites environmental champions worldwide, committed to addressing the climate crisis through the lens of gender equality and women\u0027s rights.\nThis year\u0027s Awardees include organizations from Kenya, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, recognized for their outstanding efforts. These endeavors span from securing the knowledge and resilience of indigenous women against climate change impacts to establishing a framework for gender-equitable climate disaster response. Notably, the winners have also been acknowledged for the meaningful contributions of women in promoting sustainable and safe practices in building and construction.\nSascha Gabizon, Executive Director of WECF International, emphasizes the importance of recognizing gender-just climate solutions: \u0022Climate change solutions led by women from local and indigenous communities often go unnoticed in national climate plans and funds. Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards put these local women leaders and their climate actions in the spotlight. We encourage decision-makers to learn from their examples and engage them in designing inclusive, just climate action on the ground.\u0022\nFred Onduri, CTCN Advisory Board Vice-Chair, underscores the significance of the Awardees\u0027 achievements: \u0022In the era of climate innovation, the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awardees network stands as a beacon of inspiration. Their dynamic achievements not only resonate with success but also serve as a guiding force shaping the CTCN\u0027s advocacy for gender-responsive technology transfer and development, forging a path towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.\u0022\nFollowing the Gender Just Climate Solutions ceremony, a workshop will be held to upscale gender-just climate solutions and facilitate the sharing of climate technology and finance. This workshop is an integral part of the capacity-building cooperation, fostering south-south and technology knowledge sharing.\nAt its 22nd Advisory Board Meeting, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) achieved a significant milestone with the endorsement of the revised CTCN Gender Policy and Action Plan. This strategic move underscores the Secretariat\u2019s commitment to advancing gender equality within the area of climate technology. The endorsed plan not only serves as a catalyst for fostering gender-responsive climate solutions but also sets the stage for comprehensive gender integration and establishes a robust framework for enhanced support and collaboration with Women Engaged for Common Future and other women\u0027s organizations. \nFor further information and to download the publication in English, French, and Spanish, please visit this page. \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/5-12%20-%20COP%2028%20%23%23-58.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-12-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/05\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"The Women and Gender Constituency","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN launches its 2022-2023 Progress Report: \u0026quot;Catalysing Innovation for System Transformation\u0026quot;","nid":"39317","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-launches-its-2022-2023-progress-report-catalysing-innovation-system","Body":"December 5, Dubai, UAE\u0026nbsp;\u2013 The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) announced the release of its 2022-2023 Progress Report, \u0022Catalysing Innovation for System Transformation.\u0022 The report showcases how CTCN has supported developing countries in harnessing the power of technology to forge their own path toward a sustainable future.\n2022 marked the launch of CTCN\u0027s third Programme of Work (PoW) 2023\u20132027, along with the first CTCN and TEC Joint Work Programme (JWP) of the Technology Mechanism for 2023\u20132027.\nThe new framework provided by both programmes, has demanded a paradigm shift in the way climate technology is implemented and adopted, encouraging developing countries to capitalize on two key enablers of systemic change (national systems of innovation and digitalization) and five system transformation areas (water-energy-food nexus, buildings and infrastructure, sustainable mobility, energy systems, and business and industry).\nThe increase in number of technical assistance ideas and requests received by the CTCN, which increased form 50 (2022) to 122 (2023) underscores the urgency for taking system transformative climate actions but also shows developing countries\u2019 readiness to embrace climate technologies to accelerate innovative, sustainable and context-specific solutions to address the impacts of climate change, while charting paths towards long-term sustainable development.\nCTCN\u0027s impact resonates globally, from an app aiding farmers manage their crops in Mali to climate-resilient farming solutions in Mongolia and water-management systems in Saint Kitts and Nevis. These initiatives not only save lives and livelihoods but also enable system transformations\u0026nbsp;conducive to long-term sustainable development.\nAs climate change devastates communities daily and global carbon dioxide emissions reach record highs, CTCN Director (a.i.). Rajiv Garg stated, \u0022This report showcases CTCN\u0027s success as a catalyst for climate innovation and technology advancement, creating pathways for national strategies, regional market aggregation, and de-risking of private and public investments, and opening opportunities for scaling up and leveraging climate finance. I am proud of the progress made by the CTCN, with the support of our network of members, stakeholders, and the international donor community.\u201d\nHighlights from the 2022-2023 CTCN Report:\n\nOver 33 million tCO2e\/year anticipated tons of CO2 reduced or avoided, equivalent to removing about 3.5 million gasoline-powered cars from the road for one year;\n69 million people in 106 developing countries to benefit directly or indirectly;\nCompletion of 90 technical assistance projects;\nAnticipated USD 287 million in funding leveraged, with a 21% leverage ratio;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nMoreover, over 70 countries benefited from enhanced capacity building for climate technology development and transfer across the five system transformation areas and two technology enablers.\nSignificant strides were also made in unlocking resources and maximizing partnerships for system transformation, including the inauguration of the Partnership and Liaison Office (PALO) in Songdo, South Korea (2022), and the addition of 177 new members, bringing the total CTCN Network membership to 840.\n\n\u0022The 2022-2023 Progress Report marks a significant milestone for CTCN, reflecting our commitment to catalyzing innovation and driving system transformation to address the pressing challenges of climate change. We are proud of our achievements, particularly in bridging the digital divide and maximizing the power of emerging technologies for a better future,\u0022 stated Erwin Rose, CTCN AB Chair.\n\nThe report reaffirms the impact and potency of the work of CTCN as a catalyst for climate innovation, matching technicalassistance in developing countries to small and medium-sized enterprises, technology providers, partners and financing institutions. The report also underscores the CTCN\u2019s readiness to to foster new partnerships with the private sector and multilateral finance mechanisms to enable scalability and even greater impacts.\nThe report is clear, our future depends on innovation and technology for climate action, and CTCN expertise and technical assistance continue to strengthen resilience of communities and systems at risk, and empowering millions of people impacted by climate change.\nThe full report, \u0022Catalysing Innovation for System Transformation\u0022, is available here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/231201_CTCN_Progress_Report_2022_2023_Updated_10PM_SP-01.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-12-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/06\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Climate Tech and Gender: a new online platform from the Technology Mechanism is breaking the ceiling","nid":"39307","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-tech-and-gender-new-online-platform-technology-mechanism-breaking","Body":"December 4 \u2013 Amidst the resolute pursuit of solutions against climate change, a beacon of positivity and transformation emerges. The integration of gender perspectives into climate technology solutions is not only pivotal but also serves as the backbone for achieving net-zero emissions, staying within the 1.5\u00b0C limit, and promoting equitable impact.\u0026nbsp; However, it\u0027s important to note that the importance of gender perspectives extends beyond mitigation technologies, as adaptation and climate resilience are equally vital. This imperative realization takes center stage at COP28 in Dubai, where the Technology Mechanism introduces the Climate Technology and Gender Expert Roster, an online platform designed to bridge the gap and build a more inclusive, effective and sustainable approach to addressing the global climate crisis.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nCOP27 mandated the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), to finalize the global roster of experts in the field of climate technology focusing on gender and climate change as part of the Joint Work Programme. Launched today, the Roster will serve a global pool of professionals, grassroots experts, and indigenous people possessing expertise in gender equality and climate technology.\u0026nbsp;\nHosted on the CTCN website, the Roster is a comprehensive database housing experts of varying levels. It offers accessible search and filtering options to identify gender and climate technology experts for diverse purposes. This includes but is not limited to, participating in panels at climate change events, providing counsel on technical assistance projects, contributing to research and publications, and more. Finally, it allows you to search for experts based on region and language preferences.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Technology Mechanism extends the invitation to join the climate technology and gender expert roster, with a pledge to welcome professionals specializing in gender and climate technology, but especially grassroots and indigenous gender experts, non-academic specialists, gender non-conforming activists, and experts in gender intersectionality. This collective endeavor aims to enrich and diversify the pool of experts, champion inclusivity, and nurture innovation as part of a collaborative approach to tackle the pressing challenges posed by climate change.\u0026nbsp;\nErwin Rose, Chair of the Advisory Board at the Climate Technology Centre and Network and a TEC Member, encourages climate technology and gender-focused experts to join the Roster, emphasizing its role in bringing together expertise from two important fields. He emphasized, \u201cWith the introduction of this new roster, we have established a unique new virtual platform for individuals with expertise in the intersection of climate technology, innovation and gender issues. This space values advanced degrees, ancestral knowledge, and practical experience, underscoring the importance of the diverse range of expertise and cultural backgrounds needed to implement effective climate solutions and confront the challenge of climate change.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\nAmbrosio Yob\u00e1nolo del Real, Vice-Chair of the Technology Executive Committee, stressed the importance of this key step in the implementation of the Lima Gender Action Plan agreed upon on COP 25 at Madrid and amended at Sharm El Sheik.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cThis roster supports the collection and consolidation of information and expertise on gender and climate change in sectors, thematic areas, and regions, and we expect that its implementation and use by parties, UN bodies, and stakeholders will foster women\u2019s and girls\u2019 full participation and leadership in science, technology, research and development related to climate and enhance the promotion and deployment of gender-responsive technological solutions to address climate change, including strengthening, protecting and preserving local, indigenous and traditional knowledge and practices,\u0022 he noted. \u0026nbsp;\nTEC and CTCN are looking forward to welcoming new experts to the Roster, and together, we aspire to strengthen the foundation for gender-inclusive climate technology solutions, fostering collaboration and driving positive change.\u0026nbsp;For more information about the Climate Technology and Gender Expert Roster, please visit: https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/network\/gender-climate-expert-roster.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nAbout the Technology Mechanism:\u0026nbsp;\nThe Technology Mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) consists of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and the Technology Executive Committee (TEC). Its mission is to facilitate the development and transfer of climate technologies to developing countries to support their efforts in addressing climate change and achieving sustainable development.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/231121_CTCN_Expert_Roster_Key_Visual_Blue_BG_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-12-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/04\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Global Collaboration at COP28: Advancing the Phasing Out of SF6","nid":"39306","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/global-collaboration-cop28-advancing-phasing-out-sf6","Body":"December 3, COP28, Dubai, UAE \u2013 About 25 participants convened at a side event during COP28, delving into detailed discussions on the regulatory, technological, and developmental aspects of phasing out SF6 in developing countries. Hosted by the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in collaboration with CTCN National Designated Entity (NDE) Germany and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Development and Climate Action, the high-level panel provided key considerations for the importance and roadmap of phasing out SF6.\nThe ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement, aiming to limit the temperature increase to 1.5\u00b0C, underscore the critical role of decarbonizing the energy sector in combating greenhouse gas emissions. Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) is used in electricity grids and has a global warming potential 24300 \u0026nbsp;higher than CO2. SF6 emissions are strongly rising with the extension of grids and the electrification of industries. Many nations face challenges in the pursuit of SF6 phase-out, lacking SF6 inventories and neglecting this potent greenhouse gas from their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). This gap in policies, incentives, and coordination impedes the swift transition to SF6-free technologies, despite their proven commercial feasibility. \nArno Kaschl, Senior Policy Officer at the European Commission\u2019s Directorate-General for Climate Action emphasized the EU\u2019s commitment to swiftly phase out SF6 in new electrical switchgear equipment by 2032, citing the newly adopted EU legislation as a \u201ccrucial step in the global efforts under the Paris Agreement, showing what we can achieve when policymakers and industry work together, pushing the boundaries for innovation and deployment of climate technologies.\u201d\u0026nbsp; \nKaschl further highlighted the EU\u2019s longstanding support to the CTCN: \u201cThe EU and its Member States are the biggest donor to the CTCN, having contributed more than USD 36 million to date, including to the CTCN\u2019s current Programme of Work and its activities supporting developing countries\u2019 efforts to reduce the use of F-gases.\u201d \n\u201cAt COP27, the European Commission pledged EUR 2 million to the CTCN. But since then, we\u2019ve gone even further, and earlier this year launched another EUR 3 million grant to the CTCN\u201d he noted.\nSignificant steps have already been taken, with a three-day learning exchange held in July by the CTCN and the NDE of Germany, in collaboration with the German Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). This event focused on technologies for the decarbonization of electrical transmission and distribution grids through F-gas regulations and policies.\nCollaborating with the NDE of Germany and financing actors, the CTCN anticipates multiple follow-up projects addressing identified bottlenecks in the adoption of F-gas-free technologies. These initiatives include the development of national inventory or reporting systems, the formation of stakeholder alliance groups for raising awareness on SF6, a cost-benefit analysis of available options, and the installation of testbeds.\nStefan Wenzel, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany, underscored the significance of \u0022empowering stakeholders with insights needed to shape policies across the entire energy system value chain: \u201cSF6 as one of the most aggressive greenhouse gases needs to be phased out and avoided as fast as possible. This is also necessary for the rising acceptance of the expansion of renewables. This \u0026nbsp;is a clear case for the Technology Mechanism.\u0022\nWenzel\u0027s remarks highlight the pivotal role of collaborative efforts in driving positive change, fostering sustainability, and building resilience in the energy sector. Furthermore, in alignment with this vision, he noted, \u201cGermany supports the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), particularly in the crucial domains of industrial decarbonization and renewable energy systems. \u0026nbsp;This collaboration stands as a compelling example of how the technology mechanism can effectively operate to achieve common goals.\u201d\nIn line with its third Programme of Work (2023-2027), the CTCN works in tandem with countries through learning exchange events with NDEs, public institutions, NGOs, and the finance and private sector to accelerate the transition to a resilient and clean energy system.\nWatch the recording\u0026nbsp;here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_0895.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-12-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/03\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sf6-reduction-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESF6 reduction\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Climate technology progress: New report explores urban transformations","nid":"39284","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-technology-progress-new-report-explores-urban-transformations","Body":"The 2023 Climate Technology Progress Report provides the science behind successful technology transfer zooming in on urban transitions in Asia.\u0026nbsp;\nToday, the\u0026nbsp;2023 Climate Technology Progress Report\u0026nbsp;was launched, providing invaluable insights into how we can speed up critical implementation of the technologies needed to mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis.\nThe world is at a critical turning point in the battle against the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.\nUnfortunately, the current pace and scale of global action is insufficient to tackle climate change. Even though global commitment to the Paris Agreement is strong, there is an urgent need to accelerate our actions.\nThe Climate Technology Progress Report provides science-based clarity on what leads to the successful development and transfer of technology and to the gaps and enablers in amplifying climate action.\nEnhancing technology development and transfer\nMeeting climate targets, avoiding the climate catastrophes looming in our planet\u2019s future, requires efficient and rapid scaling up of the implementation of climate technologies.\nThe Climate Technology Progress Report enhances our understanding of technology development and transfer, progress enablement, and the need for gap-filling, to assist decision-makers in their choices for strategic and catalytic actions and investments.\nThe 2023 report answers the following questions, all within the context of enhancing technology development and transfer:\n\nWhat progress is being made?\nWhat has enabled it?\nWhere are the gaps?\nBuilding on this understanding, how do we better enhance climate technology development and transfer?\n\nSpeed and scale for urban systems transformation\nLast year, the\u0026nbsp;2022 Climate Technology Progress Report, set out a framework and approach for tracking and exploring trends in technology progress while applying the approach using data and cases from the Africa region.\nThe 2023 Climate Technology Progress Report continues to explore progress and sets out analyses and case studies focused on urban transitions in the context of Asia.\nWith one of the fastest-growing urban populations, transforming urban systems to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change has become a central matter for municipalities and regional authorities. At the same time, many urban areas in Asia are highly vulnerable to extreme weather and climate change impacts.\nThe cases included in the report are selected to represent a variety of different types of cities, representing developed, emerging, and developing countries in Asia. They zoom in on cases, where strong synergies exist for mitigation, adaptation, and high co-benefits for socio-economic development.\nThe Climate Technology Progress Report series\nThe purpose of the Climate Technology Progress Reports is to provide credible science and policy-relevant assessments on technology transfer, to clarify what leads to success and what the barriers and enablers are.\nThe reports focus on both industrialized and developing countries, providing both a local and global perspective.\nThis year, the report is divided into two parts: One evaluating a wide range of mitigation and adaptation technologies and addressing the key question of what we need to do to increase implementation of these technologies, and another analyzing enabling environments such as supporting infrastructure, policies, regulatory frameworks and investments.\nThis year\u2019s report is produced and published as a collaboration between the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, comprising the\u0026nbsp;Technology Executive Committee\u0026nbsp;and the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network, and has been prepared by an international team of 33 experienced scientists.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/111The%20Climate%20Technology%20Progress%20Report%202023_-2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-11-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/24\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC)","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Latin American and Caribbean Representatives Unite for Green Hydrogen Advancements","nid":"39271","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/latin-american-and-caribbean-representatives-unite-green-hydrogen-advancements","Body":"Vitacura, Santiago de Chile \u2013 About 30 representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean come together in the green hydrogen capacity-building programme resulting in enhanced knowledge, skills, partnerships, and networks, fortifying a foundation for sustainable and innovative developments. \nThis two-day initiative, delivered in collaboration with the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Sustainability and Climate Change Agency of Chile (ASCC), aimed at enhancing the NDE\u2019s comprehension of hydrogen technology. Focusing on past, current, and future dimensions of hydrogen technologies, it also delved into national hydrogen policy instruments and explored financing mechanisms for promoting green hydrogen in developing countries, actively engaging the private sector in the process.\nThroughout the program, participants had the opportunity to learn from representatives of institutions such as CTCN, ECLAC, ASCC, various Ministries and institutions from Chile, Hydrogen Associations from Colombia, Chile, and Mexico, Walmart, as well as IRENA, GIZ, and the Interamerican Development Bank.\nDuring the workshop, Ximena Ruz Espejo, Executive Director of the Sustainability and Climate Change Agency, emphasized the importance of \u201cearly community engagement for Chile\u0027s hydrogen project success.\u201d Speaking on behalf of ASCC, she also emphasized the significance of \u0022fostering trust and collective decisions and advancing towards a decarbonized economy, with confidence in sustainable outcomes for all.\u0022\nAmbrosio Yobanolo del Real, Deputy Director of Planning and Management Control at the Sustainability and Climate Change Agency and Technology Executive Committee Vice Chair, highlighted the collaboration between TEC and CTCN on Energy and Business and Industry, emphasizing its potential to \u201caccelerate the decarbonization of hard to abate sectors and increase energy system resilience trough general purpose technologies such as green hydrogen, creating a more sustainable future for the region and beyond.\u201d\nSantiago Lorenzo, Head of the Climate Change Economics Unit at CEPAL, emphasized the potential of Latin America and the Caribbean in the global market for H2V and its derivatives, provided rigorous environmental and social standards are met. He sees the choices made by the countries in the region as an \u201cinspiring model of sustainable, inclusive, decentralized, and regionally integrated development.\u201d\nUpon completion of the Green Hydrogen programme, participating countries expressed interest in continued information and knowledge exchange, highlighting a shared desire to learn from nations at a more advanced stage.\nThis\u0026nbsp;Green Hydrogen Capacity Building Workshop in\u0026nbsp;Latin America and the Caribbean\u0026nbsp;is part of a series of capacity-building programmes on green hydrogen delivered by CTCN across three regions with a specific focus on priority areas of system integration and technology advancement for each region.\nThe recording of the Green Hydrogen Capacity Building Workshop in\u0026nbsp;Latin America and the Caribbean is\u0026nbsp;available here\u0026nbsp;and here.\nTo learn more about\u0026nbsp;Green Hydrogen Technologies for Systems Transformation\u0026nbsp;in Latin America and globally, check the new CTCN\u0026nbsp;GH2 compilation of national strategies, plans and projects. \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Group%20photo.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-11-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/20\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/hydrogen-infrastructure-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHydrogen infrastructure\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"A Concrete Commitment to Unlocking Net Zero Future:  The Role of RD\u0026amp;D in Business and Industry","nid":"39207","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/concrete-commitment-unlocking-net-zero-future-role-rdd-business-and-industry","Body":"This piece was developed together with Thomas Guillot, Chief Executive at Global Cement and Concrete Association, one of the speakers of the \u0022Webinar\u0026nbsp; #4: Collaborative RD\u0026amp;D for Business and Industry\u0022. The webinar is part of the Developing endogenous capacity of climate technology through collaborative RD\u0026amp;D webinar series organized by the CTCN. The recording of this webinar is available here.\nConcrete is, without a doubt, the backbone of our modern world. It forms the foundation for our infrastructure, buildings, and countless other structures that shape our daily lives. However, we can no longer afford to turn a blind eye to the environmental impact associated with traditional concrete production. The manufacturing process for concrete is undeniably carbon-intensive, primarily through the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) during cement production, a fundamental ingredient in concrete.\nIn fact, the concrete industry is responsible for 7 percent of global annual carbon emissions. Addressing this environmental issue is crucial if we are to achieve the ambitious goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030 and capping global temperature rise at 1.5\u00b0C.\nAcknowledging the urgency of the situation, the concrete industry is taking significant steps to mitigate its carbon footprint, with the launch of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) 2050 Net Zero Roadmap two years ago. By doing so, it became the first global heavy industry to set out a clear decarbonization pathway and help limit global warming. \nThe GCCA and its members account for 80 percent of global cement production capacity outside of China, as well as several leading Chinese manufacturers, and all are committed to reducing and ultimately eliminating CO2 emissions in concrete, through the implementation of the Roadmap.\nHowever, like in other carbon-intensive sectors, achieving net-zero emissions in concrete production demands more than just commitments. It requires strong demand-side signals, demonstrating a market for low-carbon cement and concrete and the GCCA Roadmap targets CO2 reductions through greater efficiencies in cement, clinker, and concrete production, the rollout of renewable energy, the expansion of CCUS, better building design and construction, and maximizing the natural carbon absorbing benefits of concrete in the built environment.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\n\u202fPioneering work is now accelerating across the industry -- the search and development of alternative materials and processes for making clinker (the binder in cement) the adoption of renewable energy, and the move towards commercial development and deployment of carbon capture. The construction industry holds significant potential for innovative approaches. Therefore, fostering collaboration is essential. \nThrough its Zero Roadmap Accelerators, the GCCA is working with the construction sector, national cement and concrete industries, policymakers, designers, and other stakeholders in the built environment to overcome procurement and resourcing challenges and advance the business case for greener technologies. \nGovernments worldwide need to support the industry by helping to stimulate demand for low-carbon concrete, reward innovation, and provide the right framework to accelerate the development of new technologies, like carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).\nMany global companies and organizations are already setting an inspiring example of how cement companies can collaborate with local authorities, city planners, and various stakeholders to champion sustainable and environmentally friendly construction practices.\nGCCA member Cemex who has been working with Switzerland-based Synhelion illustrates that production of clinker using solar energy is possible. Votorantim Cimentos in Brazil is using discarded pits from the native A\u00e7ai fruit, to turn into biomass as an energy source. And Heidelberg Materials is building the world\u2019s first large-scale carbon capture plant at its site in Brevik, Norway.\nIn terms of innovation, the GCCA has established a world-class platform, which includes the Global Cement and Concrete Research Network (GCCRN) and the Innovandi Open Challenge. \nThe GCCRN serves as a hub for pre-competitive research on materials and technologies, connecting more than 450 scientists and 75 PhD researchers from around the world. This collaboration has already launched 10 core projects financed by the industry. Thirty PhD researchers are actively involved in those core projects, covering various topics, from AI-driven optimization for cement manufacturing to the impact of cooling rates on Portland cement clinker properties and innovative methods of recycling concrete, carbonation, and corrosion, and even carbonated microstructure via CO2 utilization. \nThe Innovandi Open Challenge is a pioneering programme that brings together start-ups and some of the world\u2019s leading cement and concrete companies to work together on decarbonization projects. Now in its second year, fifteen start-ups have recently been shortlisted to help in the search for new materials and processes for making low-carbon concrete. The first challenge, launched in 2021, primarily focused on carbon capture and utilization, has already seen two projects go to the pilot stage.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\nThe concrete industry\u0027s commitment to sustainability is not just commendable; it\u0027s necessary for the well-being of our planet and future generations. By fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and demanding environmentally responsible practices, we can transform the concrete landscape, reducing its carbon footprint and paving the way for a more sustainable future.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AdobeStock_635015711.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-11-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/10\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Drought risk modeling is strengthening St. Kitts and Nevis\u2019 water supply resilience","nid":"39206","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/drought-risk-modeling-strengthening-st-kitts-and-nevis-water-supply-resilience","Body":"The small island developing state of Saint Kitts and Nevis is already experiencing some of the effects of climate variability and change, including damage caused by an increase in average atmospheric temperature, a reduction in average annual rainfall, and the potential for an increase in the intensity of tropical storms.\u0026nbsp;\nGiven that rainfall is the sole source of water in St. Kitts and Nevis, and with water demand expected to double in the next ten years due to tourism and agriculture, securing access to both a sustainable water system and a drought prevention system is crucial for the livelihoods of the island communities.\nWater availability for agriculture and livelihoods was not a major issue in the small island state until 2015 when the first drought occurred. The drought called for immediate action and the development of a long-term strategy to build resilience against the impacts of climate change.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cThe 2015 drought was a wakeup call for Saint Kitts and Nevis, prior to that the country had never experienced water security issues.\u201d Cheryl Jeffers, Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Saint Kitts and Nevis\n\nAccording to data from the national Meteorological Service, Saint Kitts and Nevis is currently experiencing the driest rainy season on record. In August, the average rainfall of 741.8, dropped to 594.1 in 2022, and further decreased to 472.1 in August 2023.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cJune to November used to be our rainy season. During these months rainfalls would replenish our wells and water reservoirs, which would then grant us water during the dry season. This balance has been broken, and we are now facing frequent and severe droughts\u201d, explained Vincere Benjamin, St. Kitts Met Services.\n\nIn response to the early stages of the drought, Saint Kitts and Nevis took several water conservation measures, including repairing leaks, installing cisterns, implementing water rationing, and developing water management contingency plans. To develop a long-term strategy to address climate change impacts, Saint Kitts and Nevis partnered with the CTCN (Climate Technology Centre and Network) to incorporate drought risk modeling as a planning tool for climate change adaptation measures.\nCTCN, through its network partner HR Wallingford and Saint Kitts and Nevis Department of Environment, designed a system that combines and analyses several dataset and technologies, which feed into a drought forecasting tool which supports climate change adaptation measures and decision-making.\nThe technical assistance relied on the involvement of the members of a committed stakeholder working group with experts from the Department of Environment, the Water Services, The Agriculture Departments, The Meteorological Services, the Department of Physical Planning- GIS Office, the Disaster Management Agency, and Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College.\nAll hands-on deck for water supply resilience\nThe project implementation built on the following activities:\n\nHazard mapping solutions: to pin and highlight areas that are affected by or are vulnerable to drought.\nWater resource assessment: to determine the status and future trends in both water resources and water supply services, with a particular focus on availability and demand.\nOpen-source climate data and tools: free to use satellite data, hydrological models, seasonal weather forecasts.\nHydrological modelling: \u0026nbsp;to simplify a real-world system that aids in understanding, predicting, and managing water resources.\nEarly warning systems communication: an integrated system of drought monitoring, forecasting and communication that enables government stakeholders to take timely action to reduce drought risks.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThese activities fed into a) a drought risk and water resources assessment in Saint Kitts and Nevis, b) the benchmark, design and implementation of a drought forecasting system, and c) a training series for administrators and users of the drought prediction model in St. Kitts.\nIn addition, the project identified areas and vulnerable groups, including smallholder farmers, and the tourism sector, most susceptible to water supply shortages. Women and youth were also actively engaged in the implementation phase through training and stakeholder consultations.\nDrought risk modelling, how does it work?\nThe comprehensive drought forecasting system created through CTCN\u0027s technical assistance combines data from Earth Observations (EO) satellite imagery, land surface model simulations, weather and climate forecasting, hydrological data, and hydrological modeling. Climate forecasts, ranging from monthly to seasonal timescales, are used to drive a hydrological model. The outputs, combined with EO datasets, are translated into indicators of water stress, including commonly used drought indicators such as the Standardized Precipitation Index. The system generates monthly forecasts of water stress while calibrating results against historical data.\nData and patterns are analyzed to produce a reliable forecast and risk map, which feeds into a visualization tool to assist stakeholders in making data-informed decisions. The model also serves as an alert system for emergencies and the activation of contingency plans. By providing timely information in advance of, or during the early onset of a drought, action can be taken to reduce potential impacts and enhance resilience.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cThanks to the support of CTCN, we are now moving towards a comprehensive national plan for water management. This plan integrates all available hydrological and meteorological data, monitors consumption, and raises awareness of available tools and practices for water storage and reduction of consumption, both for farming and households. By securing water, we are building resilience and securing a future for the people of these islands,\u0022 concluded Cheryl Jeffers from the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment.\n\nLeveraging the outcomes of this technical assistance, CTCN network member HR Wallingford is developing a Water Information System for the islands and building on the Drought forecasting system, funded by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).\nThis technical assistance is part of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) programme, made possible thanks to funding provided by the Adaptation Fund.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/SKN_monitor.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-11-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/08\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"HR Wallingford","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Nature-based solutions (NbS) and Research, Development and Demonstration (RD\u0026amp;D) Nexus in Latin America and the Caribbean: compiling evidence for future","nid":"39174","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/nature-based-solutions-nbs-and-research-development-and-demonstration-rdd","Body":"This piece was developed together with\u0026nbsp;Dr. Alejandra Mart\u00ednez-Salinas, Centro Agron\u00f3mico Tropical de Investigaci\u00f3n y Ense\u00f1anza, Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center,\u0026nbsp;one of the speakers of the \u0022Webinar\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;#2:\u0026nbsp;Collaborative RD\u0026amp;D for Nature-Based Solutions\u0022.The webinar is part of the\u0026nbsp;Developing endogenous capacity of climate technology through collaborative RD\u0026amp;D\u0026nbsp;webinar series organized by the CTCN. The recording of this webinar is available\u0026nbsp;here. \n\u0026nbsp;\nNatural resources are the driving force for the sustainable future of our planet, sustaining our basic needs and driving economic growth. From the air we breathe to the water we drink and the food we consume, our lives are intricately intertwined with these vital resources\u0027 availability and responsible management. \nRecognizing the profound influence of natural resources on our daily existence, it becomes evident that preserving and sustainably managing them is crucial for the welfare of both current and future generations. In contrast to the conventional \u0027gray\u0027 approach to infrastructure development, nature-based solutions (NbS) incorporate natural, green, and integrated infrastructure elements, offering a holistic and sustainable alternative.\nNature-based solutions depart from traditional gray infrastructure methods for addressing the biodiversity conservation crisis and climate risks. In Latin America and the Caribbean region, these solutions encompass activities like coral reef and mangrove restoration to bolster coastal resilience, utilizing upsloping vegetation to mitigate landslides, and establishing permeable green areas to recharge groundwater in water-scarce regions, offering additionally comprehensive approaches that not only reduce climate risks and promote biodiversity conservation but also provide various other benefits, including climate regulation, recreation, health, tourism, and food and water resources.\nA nature-based solution investment can often benefit multiple sectors and communities simultaneously. Governments can find nature-based solutions appealing as they provide opportunities for the private sector to tap into new revenue streams, enhance the resilience of commercial endeavors, lower expenses, and bolster their reputation and purpose.\nThere are many organizations around the world that work to compile evidence of nature-based solutions and research, development, and demonstration (RD\u0026amp;D) for the future, such as Conservation International, Sustainable Harvest International, The Nature Conservancy, etc.\nTo help chart a pathway forward in Latin America and the Caribbean, CATIE (Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center), an academic center for innovation and sustainable development in topics related to agriculture, management, conservation, and sustainable use of natural resources was established in Costa Rica. \nAiming to turn discoveries into significant and measurable impacts towards sustainable development, CATIE has been applying RD\u0026amp;D approaches to promote conservation and sustainable management of natural resources across Latin America and the Caribbean region for the last 50 years.\nMost of CATIE\u2019s projects utilize nature-based solutions, either on their own or in combination with gray infrastructure, to secure water supply, improve water quality, reduce landslide risk, or help manage urban, river, or coastal flooding and erosion. Nature-based solutions are most successful when they meet the needs of local communities. Projects focused on agricultural landscapes create resilient farming by generating knowledge and promoting nature-based solutions by developing innovative and sustainable agricultural practices and by providing evidence to inform policies. CATIE\u00b4s projects work in coordination with local partners and authorities to address pressing issues in need of resolution to successfully promote sustainable agriculture. Most of CATIE\u00b4s projects have a strong capacity-building component focused on transferring knowledge and capacities to local communities empowering them to achieve their long-term sustainability goals.\nIn Costa Rica, one of the most densely populated areas is the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM by its Spanish name), one of CATIE\u00b4s projects used GIS tools to create an Atlas of Ecosystem Services of the GAM, using different GIS techniques to show how the construction index contributes to green spaces, for example, to reduce temperature, especially in the greater metropolitan area. \nThe responsible management and preservation of natural resources are paramount for the well-being of current and future generations. And research institutions like CATIE continue to create more green cities by working with governments and communities.\u0026nbsp; \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AdobeStock_650296297.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-11-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/05\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Empowering Africa\u0026#039;s Energy and Industry Sectors: Green Hydrogen Technology Sets a Sustainable Transformation","nid":"39169","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/empowering-africas-energy-and-industry-sectors-green-hydrogen-technology-sets","Body":"Cotonou, Benin, October 4-5 \u2013 In collaboration with the West African Development Bank (BOAD), the UN Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) completed the Green Hydrogen Capacity Building Workshop in Africa. \nAs part of a global series of capacity-building events, the Green Hydrogen Technology for System Transformation in Energy and Business \u0026amp; Industry Sectors: Africa was designed to enhance the knowledge of National Designated Entities (NDEs) in the field of green hydrogen technology and the necessary supportive infrastructure.\nA two-day programme brought together about 30 participants from 16 countries in the region to delve into a wide array of subjects. The discussions ranged from the importance of green hydrogen within the African context, the exploration of current and future green hydrogen technologies and applications, to the critical factors required for advancing green hydrogen adoption.\nMoreover, it helped in mapping the challenges for the green hydrogen uptake in Africa and globally, such as inadequate infrastructure, regulatory and standardization gaps, elevated overall expenses, and a shortage of renewable energy supply.\nSpeaking on behalf of the African Hydrogen Partnership \u2013 a key institution on the African continent with significant resources dedicated to hydrogen technologies and projects \u2013 Director Prof. Bamidele Adebisi noted that \u201cembracing a long-term perspective in investing in green hydrogen infrastructure is not just an opportunity, but a necessity for sustainable energy transformation.\u201d \nConsidering the widespread concerns among nations regarding the expense of green hydrogen infrastructure, he emphasized the imperative to \u201cseek out proactive and sustainable solutions,\u201d and summarized that such workshops \u201cact as an open-mic platform for the identification, development, and implementation of such solutions.\u201d \nEchoing the same sentiments, Joyce Kabui, Africa Manager of the Green Hydrogen Organization and representing the African Green Hydrogen Alliance, emphasized the vital role of \u0022cultivating collaboration to establish a sustainable enabling environment, thereby accelerating the development of green hydrogen projects in Africa.\u0022\nSpeaking on behalf of a government-led support platform, she indicated that \u201ca concerted effort is required to establish supportive policies, attract investments, and build the necessary infrastructure while fostering international partnerships.\u201d\nConcluding she noted that \u201clocal capacity building and community engagement is crucial for long-term success and widespread adoption of green hydrogen technologies in the region.\u201d\nSplit over two days, the first day began with a focus on the global and African green hydrogen landscape, exploring available and emerging technologies. It underscored the risks associated with postponing adoption until commercial availability, which might relegate countries to mere consumers rather than producers of this transformative technology. \nThe discussions also highlighted that the choice of technologies would depend on recognizing a country\u0027s strategic position within the green hydrogen value chain, taking into account whether a country has favorable production conditions or whether green hydrogen would be beneficial for diversifying the domestic energy portfolio (consumption).\nThe second day centered on the importance of national strategies and roadmaps with the objective of establishing a strong enabling environment for green hydrogen uptake. Examples from South Africa, Kenya, South Korea and ECOWAS were illustrated success stories at a local, national and regional level. Such strategic frameworks guide capacity building, financing, and the selection of specific value chain segments that align with a country\u0027s interests. \nThe concluding message from this workshop to participating countries was to now start internal conversations on national strategic priorities in terms of green hydrogen production and\/or consumption, and from there on shape the next steps for ambitious green hydrogen adoption.\nThis Green Hydrogen Capacity Building Workshop in Africa is part of a series of capacity-building programmes on green hydrogen delivered by CTCN across three regions with a specific focus on priority areas of system integration and technology advancement for each region.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-10-11%20at%2016.35.05%20%283%29-3.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-10-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/06\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Banque Ouest Africaine de D\u00e9veloppement (BOAD)","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Enhancing Inclusivity and Accessibility to Climate Technologies for All: UNITAR CIFAL Jeju and CTCN Foster Global Collaboration","nid":"39166","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/enhancing-inclusivity-and-accessibility-climate-technologies-all-unitar-cifal","Body":"[Online, September 2023] \u2013 UNITAR CIFAL Jeju and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) came together in a groundbreaking initiative, hosting a comprehensive international capacity-building workshop. This educational initiative aimed to empower developing countries by expanding their access to climate technologies, providing them with the tools necessary to combat the pressing climate crisis on a local level.\nThe two-day workshop, designed to cater to government officials, private sector representatives, and civic group members involved in climate technology decision-making, development, deployment, and financing, witnessed a successful turnout. With 650 enthusiastic participants representing 93 countries, the event captured the global resonance of the climate technology discourse.\nIn addition to providing an introduction to the Technology Mechanism of the Paris Agreement, the participants were exposed to innovative policy tools, including social marketing techniques aimed at catalyzing behavioral change. By nurturing this international workshop for knowledge exchange, (UNITAR) CIFAL Jeju and CTCN aspired to equip the participants with the insights needed to drive change and address climate challenges head-on.\nWelcoming the diverse assembly of participants, Byung Hwa CHUNG, Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) CIFAL Jeju, emphasized the pivotal role of the dialogue. \n\u0022This dialogue,\u0022 he remarked, \u0022guides our efforts to facilitate the development and dissemination of climate technologies. It is our collective endeavor to ultimately contribute to the overarching goals of climate change mitigation and adaptation.\u0022\nIn particular, two sessions devoted to multiple stakeholders brought together 4 professionals who shared their personal definitions of climate technology and the perceived benefits associated with its adoption. These sessions served as dynamic platforms for participants to openly discuss challenges, potential breakthroughs, and ideas concerning the widespread integration of climate technologies.\nIn addition, the workshop showcased the WIPO Green Database and the Climate Technology Information System from the Republic of Korea as instrumental tools for building bridges between the global community and these innovative climate technologies.\nMr. Rajiv Garg, CTCN Director a.i, extending his warm greetings to the participants, expressed his optimism. \u0022From lectures to practical experiences,\u0022 he said, \u0022we hope that participants will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to apply these solutions in a democratic and inclusive manner when facing local challenges in their future civil service and career endeavors.\u0022\nUpon successful completion of all requirements, participants were awarded a Certificate of Completion and Participation, jointly issued by UNITAR CIFAL Jeju and the United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN).\nThis collaborative effort between UNITAR CIFAL Jeju and the United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network, we move one step closer to fostering global collaboration.\nThe\u0026nbsp;Enhancing Inclusivity and Accessibility to Climate Technologies For All: Program Book \u0026amp; Conversation With Multi-Stakeholders is available here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20230907_163636633_05.png","Publication_date":"","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Timor-Leste: A Solar Journey","nid":"39115","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/timor-leste-solar-journey","Body":"In Timor-Leste, reliable access to renewable energy touches all parts of their daily life. Having solar energy means having better healthcare, better education, and it literally powers entrepreneurship and production activities in communities.\nUntil now, there were often positive and negative consequences to technological changes in Timor-Leste. According to Pedro Costa, the National Designated Authority for the GCF, the country can \u201cgradually adopt the new renewable infrastructure and focus on renewable energy as a reliable and cost-effective source.\u0022 \nSpecifically in rural areas of Timor-Leste, electricity used to mean black smoke belching from loud, diesel generators, clouding the blue sky but now it slowly becomes a gentle reflection of solar farms on village rooftops. \nHaving limited access to information on the latest developments in solar solutions also means having limited technical and management capacity to ensure sustainable use and transition to renewable energy technologies. With a vision to harness the boundless potential of solar energy, Timor-Leste\u0027s National Designated Entity (NDE) sought the expertise of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to weave together a transformative tale.\nGuided by Timor-Leste\u2019s Strategic Development Plan (2011-2030) priorities, the CTCN and its consortium partner The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), with support from the Green Climate Fund, developed an educational programme that aims to boost local people\u2019s capacity and knowledge in installing and maintaining solar PV systems, and ultimately, bring reliable and sustainable electricity, powered by renewable energy technologies, to \u201ca hundred thousand people in remote villages and municipalities,\u201d as Kapil Muddineni, TERI expert notes. \nReflecting on the programme, Muddineni says this training for trainers \u201cempowers young people specifically from rural communities to participate in a modern economy, increasing economic opportunity for their country.\u201d \nThe topics for the training programme were chosen based on requirements expressed by target stakeholders during the project, ranging from basics of solar radiation, solar radiation potential in Timor-Leste, design of the solar system using software, practical measurements, maintenance protocols, and others. The programme was followed by the distribution of certificates to participants, confirming the completion of the course. \n  \n\n\n\n\nAs the training programme was paving the way for the low-carbon energy sector, it targeted mainly energy specialists from training centers, utility companies, and students to strengthen their capacity in solar PV\u0027s technical and management aspects.\u0026nbsp; \nA five-day training of trainers was organized by TERI to engage about 20 young people to build their knowledge and capacities in installing and maintaining solar PVs in the communities. These trainers shall impart the knowledge from the new training course to communities in villages in the future.\nAurora, Olandino and Abra\u00e3o are among those who participated in the training. As for the majority of Timorese, being young and coming from a rural community always meant setting an example for others to impact development processes at municipal and national levels. That is why when they saw this training opportunity, they decided to enroll, learn and then pass the knowledge to others. \nOriginally from Bobonaro, a small municipality in Timor-Leste, Abra\u00e3o understands the challenges and the value of having solar energy. \u201cThe lack of community skills and understanding of the system pose the only challenge,\u201d he says. \nA training programme like this touching on practical aspects of solar \u201cnot only builds the capacity of Timorese but also electrifies our villages with solar energy,\u201d Abra\u00e3o notes. \nAurora de Fatima Lelo shares a similar viewpoint stating that solar is the \u201cbest solution\u201d for their communities not just due to its significant role in climate change mitigation but because fuel is costly and difficult to transport. \nAurora believes that this educational programme \u201cempowers youth, and therefore, the future of the country.\u201d \n\u201cBy equipping us [the younger generation] with the knowledge and expertise in solar energy technology, we know we can actively participate in the country\u0027s energy transition and play a crucial role in shaping a more prosperous and environmentally friendly nation,\u201d she reflects on her 5-day knowledge journey.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n\nThrough the training, the young specialists in Timor-Leste gain an understanding of harnessing and converting solar radiation into usable energy using solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. They also learn about various solar panel types like monocrystalline and polycrystalline, each with unique efficiency levels and performance characteristics based on weather conditions.\n\u201cSolar energy provides good advantages for the community,\u201d tells Olandino da Silva, technical assistant at EDTL, E.P, \u201csolar energy is cheaper and clean.\u201d\n\n\u0022My suggestion for the future is to provide us with similar training but with ample time and advanced subjects, such as relevant PV system software and other renewable energy resources software,\u0022 Olandino reflects on his experience.\n\nThese solar energy projects are crucial for Timor-Leste\u0027s energy transition and its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while promoting economic growth and energy independence.\nAfter completing the GCF Readiness proposal focusing on strengthening managerial and technical capacities around solar PV system installation and maintenance, the team focused on the development of a comprehensive strategy to design a program for enhancing the effective use of solar PV, along with the preparation of a GCF Concept Note to secure funding for its implementation.\nThis capacity building in Timor-Leste\u0027s renewable energy sector is implemented by the Climate Technology Centre and Network and its consortium partner, the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), with the support from the Green Climate Fund Readiness grant. \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20230531_113225.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-10-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/11\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Internal - CTC","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Advancing Climate Solutions: Highlights from the 22nd CTCN Advisory Board Meeting","nid":"39103","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/advancing-climate-solutions-highlights-22nd-ctcn-advisory-board-meeting","Body":"Bonn, Germany \u2013 The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Advisory Board held a productive 22nd\u0026nbsp;meeting[1] to discuss and strategize on pressing issues related to climate technology and sustainable development. \nThe meeting started with the joint Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) session where members from both bodies received an update on the progress made in implementing the TEC- CTCN Joint Programme of Work, with a focus on the Green Technology Database, #AI4ClimateAction, technology roadmaps, and the Gender \u0026amp; Climate Technology Expert Roster.\nPaving the way to COP28, a representative from the UAE COP Presidency delegation took center stage and expanded on the opportunity that COP 28 represents to accelerate climate action and respond to the impacts of climate change especially in developing countries. \nAsya Al Shehhi, UAE Negotiator under Technology, Science, and Innovation called everyone to \u201cturn our ambitions into actions and shape a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come.\u201d\n\nWith the upcoming COP in Dubai on the horizon, she also noted the importance of \u0026nbsp;\u201cstrengthening our partnerships and collectively accelerating the deployment of climate technologies.\u0022\nSpeaking on behalf of UNEP as the host agency, Steven Stone, Deputy Director, Industry and Economy Division said that the \u201cclimate imperative is clear: we must focus relentlessly on results. This means keeping a clear substantive focus, strengthening partnerships, and communicating effectively. And as networking lies at the heart of CTCN and UNEP, we must strengthen the partnerships that support the CTCN to expand its reach and maximize its impact.\u201d\nThe CTCN Secretariat briefed on the significant progress made in implementing CTCN\u2019s 3rd Programme of Work. In 2023 alone, the CTCN accomplished the development of 21 proposals, the creation of 21 reports, and the successful completion of 3 evaluations.\nMoreover, the Secretariat provided the Board with an update on the implementation of the AFCIA I programme, as well as the launch of a new EU-funded project to support up to 10 innovative community-based climate technology projects for communities at risk of conflicts due to climate impact.\nFollowing four days of presentations and discussions, the Board approved several crucial documents, including the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Strategy, Annual Operation Plan and Budget, and CTCN Gender Policy 2023-2027, among others. These documents are integral to the functioning, daily operations, and sustainable development of the CTCN.\nErwin Rose, the CTCN Advisory Board Chair, noted that \u201cThis meeting demonstrated that the CTCN is helping the Paris Agreement parties accelerate climate action during this first year of our five-year joint work programme with the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee.\u201d\n\u0026nbsp;\u201cOur focus on innovation and digitalization is enabling the CTCN\u2019s global network to make progress toward achieving the system transformations that we need to respond to the climate crisis,\u201d he completed. \n\n---\nThe 22nd Advisory Board meeting video recording and presentations can be found here.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN Secretariat operates within its terms of reference and is accountable to, and under the guidance of, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) through an Advisory Board. \n\nThe Advisory Board of the CTCN determines its operational modalities and rules of procedure based on the functions outlined in decision 1\/CP.16, paragraph 123. The Constitution of the Advisory Board was agreed upon and amended at COP 26.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n[1] The meeting took place on September 22-27, 2023, and convened members from Annex 1 and Non-Annex 1, UNFCCC bodies representatives, UNFCCC non-governmental constituencies, COP Presidency as well as key stakeholders, NDEs, and observers.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_0262.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-10-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/06\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Internal - CTC","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Africa NDE forum 2023: Systems Transformations from the ground up","nid":"39076","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/africa-nde-forum-2023-systems-transformations-ground","Body":"Nairobi, Kenya \u2013 The United Nations\u0027 Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) convened National Designated Entities (NDEs ) from 45 African nations for the NDE Forum on System Transformation through Climate Technology Transfer. This event, held during the UNFCCC African Climate Week (ACW) and hosted by the Government of Kenya, aimed to accelerate Africa\u0027s climate action through technology exchange and collaboration.\nOver the course of four days, the CTCN, in collaboration with the Technology Executive Committee (TEC), facilitated a series of knowledge-sharing activities1 with the following objectives:\n\nShowcase the progress achieved in the region.\nHighlight available technologies and resources for advancing climate system transformation in Africa.\nPromote South-South and North-South collaboration in research, development, and investments that benefit both national and global climate change mitigation efforts.\n\nIn alignment with the recent findings from the Global Stocktake 1.3 synthesis report, which called for the rapid deployment of cleaner technologies and innovation to support developing countries, NDEs were acknowledged for their pivotal role in bridging the knowledge and implementation gap for climate action.\n\u0022NDEs are CTCN technology and innovation Ambassadors. We empower them with available innovation information, and they, in turn, empower us with their contextual knowledge and grassroots expertise. We are learning and working together.\u0022 expressed Rajiv Garg, Acting Director of the CTCN.\n\nFrom Algeria to Zimbabwe: building a new narrative for Africa\nThe forum contributed to shaping a new narrative for Africa\u0027s climate resilience. CTCN Network members and NDEs from across the African continent shared their experiences, challenges, and solutions related to innovation and scaling up climate actions.\nThe forum highlighted solutions in two key technology enablers, (national systems of innovation and digitalization) and the five systems transformations, including:\nTransitioning to SF6-free Energy Grids: Dietram Oppelt, Germany NDE, shared insights on phasing out SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) from energy grids, emphasizing the need for zero-emissions switchgear. Given Africa\u0027s significant reliance on SF6-insulated switchgear, this presentation generated considerable interest, particularly in the context of expanding electricity access and responsible SF6 management.\n  \n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nWater-Energy-Food Nexus Solutions: Oliver Taylor, from CARES Group, presented outcomes from a technical assistance project in Liberia. The project introduced Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) as part of a System of Rice Intensification (SRI) pilot, demonstrating how technology and water management techniques can enhance production - providing the means for a second crop of rice and potentially a third season of vegetables - reduce water demand, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.\n\u0022Together, we are building a new narrative for Africa, writing stories of empowerment, entrepreneurship, and climate resilience enabled by innovation and technology\u0022, stated Fred Machulu Onduri, CTCN Vice-Chair\n\nHotspot for climate action\nDuring the African Climate Week 2023, the CTCN responded to 125 requests from 45 countries, engaging in bilateral meetings to discuss countries\u0027 needs and technical assistance requirements. Many nations expressed interest in upgrading their Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs) using the Green Climate Fund\u0027s Readiness Fund, recognizing the importance of informed decision-making and resource allocation for addressing global climate challenges.\nThe event underscored Africa\u0027s leadership in climate action, despite resource constraints and capacity-building needs. Gaudensia Owino, National Designated Entity from Kenya, remarked, \u0022African countries are raising their ambitions and aspirations for the future. They are ready to embrace technologies that can revolutionize resilience against climate change.\u0022\nThe week concluded on a positive note with Kenya\u0027s launch of its Green Hydrogen strategy, marking another step toward a net-zero future for Africa.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0022The NDE Forum is an opportunity for African countries to come together and learn from each other, we are progressively becoming the climate innovation leaders this continent needs\u201d,\u0026nbsp; concluded Omedi Moses Jura, Africa Region Representative.\n\n(1): All the\u0026nbsp; presentations shared during the 2023 Africa NDE Forum are available here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_DSC1639.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-09-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/25\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-and-sub-national-adaptation-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational and sub-national adaptation planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-plan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational plan\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Enhancing multi-scalar mapping and research on food security risk due to the impacts of climate change on rural and urban environments in Jamaica","nid":"39069","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/enhancing-multi-scalar-mapping-and-research-food-security-risk-due-impacts","Body":"The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance to:\nEnhance multi-scalar mapping and research of food security risk, due to the impacts of climate change on\u0026nbsp;rural and urban environments in Jamaica\nDeadline: 28 September 2023\nAccording to Jamaica\u2019s Food and Nutrition Security Policy, the island counts with low food production and high dependency on imported food, putting approximately 12.8% (400,000) of Jamaica\u2019s population in food insecurity. As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), Jamaica is also vulnerable to the negative impacts associated with climate change. This may result in the loss of agricultural lands due to direct erosion, temporal flooding and contamination of the agricultural soil via salination, hence impacting livelihoods, production and economic output. The situation has been further compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic.\nWhile the agricultural producing parishes across the island are well known, significant knowledge and technology gaps still remain. Policy makers as well as sector stakeholders have so far been unable to identify the food insecure regions across the island in relation to climate change. Knowledge on the spatial distribution of current and future food security risks across the island that ranges from the community scale to the parish level is therefore pivotal.\n\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN Support\u0026nbsp;\nThrough the technical assistance, the CTCN will support Jamaica to increase its adaptive capacity and resiliency of the agriculture sector. Key questions of how changing climate conditions align with food scarcity and food prices shall be answered.\nThe purpose of this request\u0026nbsp;is to identify and hire a suitable firm amongst the network members of CTCN to implement a technical\u0026nbsp;assistance on developing a technology tool\/software\u0026nbsp;generating a visual representation of food security risk and the spatial vulnerability of food insecure areas across the island to provide decision-makers with a holistic assessment of vulnerability to food insecurity and clarify areas or hot spots that may need to be targeted for intervention strategies.\nExpected outcome, outputs and activities include;\n\nDevelopment of implementation planning and periodical reporting documents;\nCapacity building to a specialized group that will provide oversight on the monitoring and\u0026nbsp;maintenance of the database, as well as the ability to perform the analysis regularly;\nAn interactive map\/software application to spatially visualize current and future food security risk\u0026nbsp;rates among communities, vulnerable groups and gender by parish within the context of changing climatic\u0026nbsp;conditions;\nDevelop and implement a baseline survey administered to a sample of rural and urban areas,\u0026nbsp;including those which have benefitted from climate-smart interventions;\nImprove the economic resilience of farming systems through increased market access and\u0026nbsp;sustainable production;\nTraining on sustainable land management and Crop\/livestock management.\n\nPlease refer to the processes and documentation available at the UN Global Market Place (UNGM)\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/21311\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/jamaica.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-09-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/12\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/general-social-security-solutions\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGeneral social security solutions\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/improvement-agri-food-processes\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EImprovement of Agri-food processes\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"From solar farm to table, in Liberia improved solar powered irrigation practices are securing lowland rice production","nid":"39057","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/solar-farm-table-liberia-improved-solar-powered-irrigation-practices-are","Body":"In Liberia, rainfed agriculture has always been the predominant system to secure food and livelihoods, especially for the production of rice, Liberia\u2019s main staple food.\nRecent changes in climate and weather seasonality1, with new patterns exacerbated by either floods or droughts, are calling for innovative solutions to secure the livelihood of Liberian farming communities as well as increase production to respond to the heavy dependence on imported staples2, which makes the Liberian table vulnerable to global market price shocks.\nA recent report of The World Bank highlights the gaps and constraints on rice production in Liberia, pointing at \u201climited access to technology, inefficient farming practices, low public and private investments, and a fragmented value chain, among other factors contributing to low productivity\u201d. These gaps lead to an increase in imported rice prices, which continues to fuel food insecurity, poverty, and vulnerabilities in Liberia.\nSecuring water, irrigation, and innovative practices in rice production is crucial for Liberia to create resilient agriculture, cater to the national market, and pave the way to sustainable development.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Environmental Protection Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture of Liberia reached out to CTCN to pilot innovative irrigation solutions to produce rice.\nCTCN, through its network partners CARES Group Limited and INTEGRATION environment \u0026amp; energy GmbH, introduced Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) technology as part of a System of Rice Intensification (SRI) pilot in the county of Bong, using the lessons learnt to formulate an enabling environment roadmap and a monitoring \u0026amp; evaluation framework for nationwide roll-out.\u0026nbsp;\nThe technical assistance relied on the involvement and the indigenous knowledge of a wide range of stakeholders such as the Africa Rice Center, Community of Hope Agriculture Project, Climate Resilient Rice Production Project in West AFRICA (RICOWAS), Liberia Rice Farmers Cooperation, civil society, and members of farmers\u2019 cooperatives. The project implementation built on the following milestones:\n\nAnalysis of current irrigation and rice cultivation practices\nDesign of SPIS technologies for SRI in lowland Bong county\nSmall-scale pilot of the selected SPIS in Bong county\nDissemination of training materials and workshops\n\nInnovation doubles crop yields\nTraditionally, lacking access to irrigation technologies, farmers in the area were able to grow a single crop of rice when their fields flooded during the rainy season.\u0026nbsp;\nWith the adoption of SPIS technology and water management technique, lowland rice can be cultivated and irrigated with much less water than the traditional system of maintaining continuous standing water in the crop field.\u0026nbsp;\nThe proposed package of SRI techniques also includes the practice of Alternate Wetting \u0026amp; Drying (AWD), which reduces water consumption by applying irrigation intermittently, thus ensuring sustainable use of the available water resources, without significantly impacting the rice yield, and maximizing the annual rice production. \nThe new method consists of controlled and intermittent irrigation, following a periodic drying and re-flooding irrigation schedule in which the fields are allowed to dry for a few days before re-irrigation, without stressing the plants. To avoid the high cost of electricity, the irrigation technique has been coupled with Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS), which, during the dry season, allows farmers to pump from existing water storages\u0026nbsp;(in the tailings area of a disused mine) and distribute through a piped and surface-water irrigation system.\nThe adoption of AWD coupled with SPIS enhances production providing the means for a second crop of rice and potentially a third season of vegetables, while reducing water demand for irrigation and greenhouse gas emissions.\n\u201cIrrigation and water management are a game-changer for farmers. It means not having to watch food crops die wondering how they will be able to feed their family. Farmers can no longer solely rely on traditional practices, and they are ready to embrace sustainable innovation that can increase production, moving from a subsistence model to a market one.\u201d Prince D Peters, Chairman Fuamah District Multipurpose Cooperative Society\n\nAs part of a System of Rice Intensification (SRI) pilot, the technical assistance introduced more innovative elements to sustain increased production, for example building capacity on how to select rice seeds and raise nursery seedlings and optimize the transplanting spacing conditions for improved growth (less seeds for improved growth).\n\u201cWe can no longer take water for granted. Instead, we all - from policy-makers to farmers - need to look at it as a precious resource, an asset that requires know-how and investments to produce benefits. This pilot project moves exactly in this direction, introducing innovative irrigation systems and strengthening the water-energy-food nexus at the basis of a more resilient country.\u201d Halala Willie Kokulo, Division of Land Development and Water Resources, Department of technical Services Ministry of Agriculture\n\nAccording to the Ministry of Agriculture this pilot is demonstrating a model that could have tremendous impact both at the micro and macro level, when implemented at the national scale.\n\u201cBy intensifying production, we are securing the livelihoods of farmers but also reducing the dependance of food imports and markets, we are making agriculture profitable, hoping to attract more innovation and investments as well\u201d, concluded Halala Willie Kokulo.\n\nWhile the project is in its final stage and ready to be tested, CARES Group together with the Ministry of Agriculture are already exploring national and regional partnerships, and opportunities for scaling up investments and give access to SPIS technology to all smallholders in the country, making smart agriculture the default adaptation measure for rice production in Liberia.\u0026nbsp;\nThis technical assistance is part of the\u0026nbsp;Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator\u0026nbsp;(AFCIA) programme, made possible thanks to funding provided by the\u0026nbsp;Adaptation Fund.\n--\n(1) Observations have shown that May and June are wetter than expected and this carries implication for farm productivity. May and June are predominant planting periods for farmers especially those engaged in upland agriculture in Liberia. Excessive rain during this time of the year washes away plant seeds and sprouting plants thereby causing low productivity (EPA, 2019). Scenarios include increased average annual temperatures of 0.8\u00b0C throughout the country, a 15.7% increase of hot nights which lead to decline in mean annual rainfall.\n(2) \u201cLiberia Rice imports now represent two-thirds of the country\u2019s total consumption\u201d World Bank. 2023. Liberia Economic Update, June 2023: Getting Rice Right for Productivity and Poverty Alleviation. \u00a9 Washington, DC: World Bank.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Liberia_15.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-09-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/01\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"CARES ","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Africa: A Path to Sustainable Development","nid":"39046","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/water-energy-food-nexus-africa-path-sustainable-development","Body":"This piece was developed together with\u0026nbsp;Belynda Petrie, CEO of One World - South Africa,\u0026nbsp;one of the speakers of the \u0022Webinar\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;#1: Collaborative RD\u0026amp;D for Water-Food-Energy Nexus\u0022.The webinar is part of the Developing endogenous capacity of climate technology through collaborative RD\u0026amp;D\u0026nbsp;webinar series organized by the CTCN. The recording of this webinar is available here.\u0026nbsp;\nAccess to clean water, stable energy sources, and nutritious food is essential for the growth and development of communities. Yet, in numerous African regions, providing and having access to these resources remain a challenge to overcome. Regionally, more than 8.5 million people continue to experience water shortages affecting agricultural and energy-related activities. According to the World Bank\u0027s assessment, energy generation in Africa can be as much as ten times more water-intensive than in other regions, which significantly contributes to the prevailing power crises across the continent. \nSouthern Africa\u0027s journey towards sustainable growth and resilience is intricately tied to how it manages and balances the interconnected demands of water, energy, and food resources to promote regional integration. \nAmidst the wave of urbanization and physical and socioeconomic vulnerabilities, Africa\u0027s rural communities remain substantial, underlining the complex demographic dynamics at play. Notably, almost 60 per cent of select regions of the continent is currently experiencing urbanization, catching up on the world\u0027s highest rate of Asia.\nDue to population growth, urbanization, and the rise of the middle class, the demand for food, water, and energy in Africa is projected to increase significantly by 2030. And the Nexus is vital in meeting these demands. Innovative solutions like PV shading, precision irrigation, and cold storage are emerging for farmers. These advances can revolutionize operations, enhancing efficiency and success.\nThe extent of cooperative governance and intersectoral collaboration is also substantial, paralleled by the imperative for cross-boundary intergovernmental governance at an international level. \nThe Nexus holds significance for regional cooperation and security. It is particularly crucial in mitigating regional vulnerabilities stemming from population growth and climate change impacts, among other factors. \nFor these reasons, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) applies the Nexus as foundational to the regional strategic action plan for water. This plan is among the SADC policy suite that recognizes water, energy, and food security as the key elements for reducing poverty and sustaining development. These plans and policies position integrated planning as a strategy for regional cooperation, to simultaneously meet water, energy, and food security targets, and to improve natural resource use efficiencies in the region. \u0026nbsp;\nUltimately, the Nexus must be domesticated at the national level and collaboration is important for finding solutions and filling gaps. In Zambia, SADC is collaborating with the national Ministry of Energy, and the Ministry of Agriculture\u0026nbsp;on a WEF Nexus demonstration project. The project seeks to showcase the Nexus approach as a viable strategy for responding to climate change. The combination of solar-powered drip irrigation with climate-smart agriculture and gender equity is intended to increase food production and security in the Southern Province. A similar approach is being implemented in Malawi.\nThe results and targets in the region also depend on how much electricity and how much water is needed for the sector. In South Africa the energy transition is driven by decarbonization while in other parts of the region, it is driven by increasing access to electricity, amplifying the demand for electricity up to 270 percent. \nA robust institutional framework is essential for implementing Nexus approaches and achieving positive socio-economic outcomes. Cross-sectorally integrated policies and institutional arrangements are key elements of this framework, while ongoing monitoring and evaluation will guide future redesign and implementation. \nGlobal initiatives provide us with some answers, too. We need more water and energy for food across the world. The Water and Energy for Food imitative supports innovative integrated and innovative projects globally, targeting 30 innovators across the Water and Energy for Food Nexus and ultimately reaching 1,000,000 smallholder farmers, including 250,000 women.\nLastly, Nexus becomes a very important trade mechanism, profoundly impacting the sustainability of food, water, and energy systems. As trade diminishes the necessity for exclusive reliance on domestic supply, it can effectively decrease local water and fertilizer usage in nations where these resources are relatively limited. Across Africa, 90% of agriculture is rainfed and 40% of food production is lost before it reaches the market. Smallholder agriculture productivity is further compromised by low access to other inputs such as fertilizer and extension services needed to promote climate resilience. The urgency for solutions based on strong and innovative governance has never been greater.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AdobeStock_399958602.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-08-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/25\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Climate technology and climate finance: stronger together","nid":"39043","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-technology-and-climate-finance-stronger-together","Body":"Songdo, South Korea - During the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Regional Programming Dialogue with Asia and the Pacific (7 - 11 August 2023) CTCN and GCF co-hosted a regional \u201cStructured Dialogue Sessions for NDEs and NDAs\u201d to strengthen linkages between climate technology and finance in Asia and the Pacific. \nAs nations increasingly look at innovation and technology to find new sustainable solutions to reach their climate actions and net zero targets, stronger coordination between the UNFCCC financial mechanism (FM) and the technology mechanisms (TM) becomes more and more pressing. \nThe three-day event was intended both as a joint CTCN - GCF response to the Parties\u2019 requests on creating linkages between mechanisms, and as an action to strengthen alliances between stakeholders at the national level and across mechanisms. \nAddressing the needs of the UNFCCC national designated entities (NDEs) and the GCF \u0026nbsp;national designated authorities (NDAs), this joint session aimed to:\n\nIdentify ways to enhance information-sharing and streamline coordination processes among NDEs, NDAs, and operational focal points of financing agencies, emphasizing the importance of continued coordination among national focal points;\nTest approaches and map ways to strengthen the engagement of stakeholders; and\nIdentify means for enhancing cooperation between NDEs and NDAs.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nClimate technology and finance: building a stronger link \nAll stakeholders in the climate ecosystem understand the importance of linking different mechanisms for long-term and effective climate system transformation. However, the lack of opportunities to seek internal consensus on and coherence of climate projects at the national level hinders progress in strengthening the linkage between mechanisms. Through this event, CTCN and GCF joined forces to close the gap between UNFCCC focal point representatives, by allowing them to co-ideate the next Technical Assistance projects in a space where technical support and guidance are easy to access already in the co-ideation phase.\n\u201cThis event brings together climate technology and climate finance, two foundational UNFCCC pillars of systems transformation for climate action, and responds to COP decision on cooperative action on technology development and transfer between GCF and CTCN. When it comes to climate innovation we share the same goals, we just need to finetune the pathways and\u0026nbsp;instruments that will allow us to get there,\u201d noted Surachai Sathitkunarat, Vice President of NXPO, NDE, Thailand.\nTo bridge this gap, and strengthen alliances, the event brought all parties involved in climate technology and finance under the same roof. National representatives shared and understood the different capacities and readiness needed to design and implement national systems of transformation and digitalization across the 5 system transformation areas, and how international collaboration and RD\u0026amp;D opportunities can enhance access to finance mechanisms as well as pro-bono and in-kind support. \n\u201cClimate finance can ensure climate technology and innovation can organically evolve from climate programming to pilot projecting and scalability, while strengthening national systems of innovation and partnerships in climate technology RD\u0026amp;D,\u201d Suil Kang, Coordination Officer, CTCN.\nCTCN provided a clear outline of the processes in place to meet countries where they are and provide technical assistance (TA) within their different level of readiness, ranging from countries with no technical assistance experience to countries with TA-driven GCF readiness projects (and anything in between). \nDuring the Dialogue, the NDE representatives from Thailand, Bangladesh, Lao PDR, Cambodia, and Timor-Leste shared their journeys from planning and implementing CTCN TAs to GCF readiness proposals, highlighting the different steps and the complementarity of CTCN-led actions in terms of technical assistance, capacity building, and networking, as well as the role of collaborative RD\u0026amp;D leading up to the GCF readiness proposal.\nThe event also looked at climate technology gaps in existing projects hindering access to further finance, as well as opportunities for collaboration with high potential for scaling up. \u0026nbsp;\n\u201cThe interconnection between climate finance and climate technology is essential. For countries considering accessing the GCF\u2019s Readiness Support grant, it is strongly recommended to incorporate RD\u0026amp;D and scalability, emanating from the TNA outcomes, from the earliest stages, which would result in stronger coherence across national climate actions,\u201d Hansol Park, Climate Policy and Governance Specialist, GCF. \nThe event was just the first of a series that will involve also other regions and regional stakeholders to ensure the linkages to climate finance are nurtured and become an integral part of climate technology planning and implementation. Next in the line is the African region in September 2023.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/processed-2099E457-1601-420C-9E61-1DC9DD21923A-0DA6F360-C60A-4E06-B29F-D1F0B3143888.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-08-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/20\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Formulating a Grid Code and Developing a Net Metering Policy in Timor-Leste","nid":"39035","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-formulating-grid-code-and-developing-net-metering-policy-timor","Body":"The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nFormulating a National Electricity Grid Code and Developing a Net Metering Policy in Timor-Leste\nDeadline: September 1, 2023.\u0026nbsp;\nBy prioritizing the state-owned utility\u0027s specific needs in the selected areas, the expected activities of this technical assistance are as follows:\n\nDevelopment of implementation planning and communication documents.\nExamine solar resource data for Timor Leste to provide insights into the renewable energy potential for the country.\nReport detailing the solar resource potential insights for Timor Leste and providing capacity factors across the country for different solar configurations.\nDevelop a net metering policy for Timor Leste and calculate the payback period for solar projects under different scenarios.\nDevelop one GCF Concept Note for a full-scale project and In-person workshop and project wrap-up \u2013 Compiling training and final deliverables.\nDevelop the grid code, examining elements of IEEE 2800 and IEEE 1547-2018 that may help safely integrate inverter-based resources.\nGrid Code for DERs and IBRs in Timor Leste - Assessment of Current Grid Codes and Character of Service in Timor Leste.\nGrid Code for DERs and IBRs in Timor Leste - Examination of Grid Support Functions from Inverter Based and Distributed Energy Resources.\nReport on Grid Code for DERs and IBRs in Timor Leste.\n\nIf you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nThe complete details of the requirement will be provided in the tender documents that will be issued to\u0026nbsp;bidders after this request for EOI is closed.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UNGM portal\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;UNPD Intranet.\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI) is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AdobeStock_141617396.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-08-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/15\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/grid-resiliency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGrid resiliency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/smart-grid-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESmart grid\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/smart-grid-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESmart grid\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Embracing SF6-Free Technologies: Paving the Way to Net-Zero Energy Systems","nid":"39008","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/embracing-sf6-free-technologies-paving-way-net-zero-energy-systems","Body":"Berlin, July 5-7, 2023 \u2013 the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and the National Designated Entity (NDE) of Germany, hosted a three-day learning exchange on Technologies for Decarbonization of Electrical Transmission and Distribution Grids\u0026nbsp;through F-gas Regulations and Policies, together with the German Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).\nAbout 40 participants, including stakeholders from energy ministries or utilities from 11 developing countries from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbeans, and Asia and the Pacific, particularly Chile, Mexico, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Egypt, Lebanon, Thailand, Timor Leste, Vietnam, and Senegal, as well as representatives from technology providers, environmental and financial institutions and others, gathered together to discuss the harmful climate impacts of SF6, accurate SF6 usage reporting, and enhancing understanding of available SF6-free technologies in the market.\nThis event aimed to \u201cbridge the knowledge divide\u201d and empower stakeholders to \u201cmake informed decisions regarding their complete energy system value chain,\u201d noted Dietram Oppelt, Advisor in the implementing office of the National Designated Entity (NDE) of Germany. \nDuring the event, participants had the opportunity to learn about the European Union\u2019s and the United States\u2019 best practices on F-gas regulation and enforcement. The insightful sessions offered a comprehensive overview and understanding of effective strategies for managing F-gas emissions and facilitating an essential step towards a more sustainable energy future.\n\u201cAchieving a NetZero-SF6-free future requires innovative support packages for the SF6-free club. By collaborating, learning, and working together, we can accelerate sustainable technologies and create a cleaner, more environmentally friendly, energy environment,\u201d Oppelt concluded. \nThe participants highlighted \u201csignificant deficiencies\u201d in addressing SF6 in their respective countries compared to EU and US best practices, and expressed concerns about the lack of awareness, environmental impact, reporting obligations, and the urgency to integrate SF6 regulations into NDCs and Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS).\nAs part of the programme, participants visited the technology facilities at Siemens AG, Siemens Energy, and Nuventura to learn more about innovations in SF6-free switchgear.\nWorking together with the NDE of Germany, and financing actors, the CTCN expects multiple follow-up projects to address the identified bottlenecks during this event in the uptake of F-gas-free technologies, including the development of national inventory or reporting systems, formation of stakeholder alliance groups for raising awareness on SF6, a cost-benefit analysis of available options and installation of testbeds.\nGiven the complexity and urgency of system transformation, the CTCN is working together with countries to accelerate progress towards a resilient and clean energy system by creating a series of learning exchange events involving NDEs, public institutions, NGOs, and the finance and private sector, as part of its third\u0026nbsp;Programme of Work for 2023-2027. \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_DSC0818.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-08-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/02\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Developing a feasibility and viability study of using Blockchain Technology for a real-time climate risk insurance system in Thailand\u0026#039;s agricultural sector","nid":"38981","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-developing-feasibility-and-viability-study-using-blockchain","Body":"The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is inviting its Network members to assist\u0026nbsp;Thailand in a feasibility and viability study of using Blockchain Technology for a real-time climate risk insurance system in Thailand\u0027s agricultural sector.\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: July 28, 2023\nThis technical assistance aims to develop a technical and economic feasibility study using blockchain technology for an improved parametric crop insurance product. Using blockchain technology has the potential to reduce transaction costs and automatize transparent indemnity payments, thus making crop insurance more attractive and accessible to farmers whilst remaining economically viable for insurance providers. \nBeyond the feasibility study, an implementation roadmap will support the national stakeholders in the subsequent steps of developing, testing, and implementing such a blockchain-based product. \nSome of the expected outcomes, outputs, and activities are:\n\nDevelopment of implementation planning and periodical reporting documents;\nPreparatory analysis for blockchain-based parametric crop insurance in Thailand;\nFormation and regular meetings of project working group;\nAssessment of extreme weather events and availability of localized climate data in Thailand;\nAssessment of the optimal level of granularity in location, peril coverage and \u2018sums insured\u2019;\nEconomic feasibility study;\nImplementation roadmap for blockchain-based parametric crop insurance in Thailand;\nCapacity building on blockchain technology for crop insurance.\n\nIf you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nThe complete details of the requirement will be provided in the tender documents that will be issued to\u0026nbsp;bidders after this request for EOI is closed.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit the UNGM portal and UNPD Intranet.\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI) is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AdobeStock_245829345.jpeg","Publication_date":"","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: developing real-time mapping of floods in Mali","nid":"38956","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-developing-real-time-mapping-floods-mali","Body":"The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:\nData-driven approach in flood mitigation: developing real-time mapping of floods in Mali. \u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: July 17, 2023\nThis technical assistance aims to strengthen the existing early warning system for flood risk in Mali with the help of remote sensing and deep learning. The expected outputs are as follows: \n\nOvercome the lack of accurate data to develop a hydrological model using deep learning models in a commune in Mali (initial proposal to be confirmed: Se\u0301be\u0301koro) using satellite and UAV data.\nPrecise characterization of infrastructure types in at-risk areas;\nIntegrate the PGRCI\u2019s hydrological models and flood warning system in the selected commune. \nImplement low-cost hazard monitoring technology based on the use of automatic stations with real-time remote transmission in the selected area.\n\nIf you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nThe complete details of the requirement will be provided in the tender documents that will be issued to\u0026nbsp;bidders after this request for EOI is closed.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit the\u0026nbsp;UNGM portal\u0026nbsp;and UNPD Intranet.\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI) is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AdobeStock_321763416.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-07-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/07\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/flood-warning-systems-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFlood warning systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/flood-hazard-mapping-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFlood hazard mapping\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action is gaining momentum","nid":"38950","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/artificial-intelligence-climate-action-gaining-momentum","Body":"Bonn 10 June -\u0026nbsp; Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action - an initiative of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) - was officially launched during a side event at the 2023 Bonn Climate Conference.\nEarly in May, the soft launch of this Initiative generated widespread interest, highlighting the private sector and National Determined Entities\u2019 (NDEs) readiness to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges by looking at emerging technologies and applications.\nArtificial Intelligence (AI), as an integral part of the digitalization efforts, is an enabler across all five systems of transformations: Water-energy-food nexus, Building \u0026amp; Infrastructures, Sustainable Mobility, Energy Systems, and Business \u0026amp; Industry.\nAI has proven crucial across different applications ranging from transforming energy systems through enhanced smart grids, to enabling more effective disaster risk reduction and multi-hazard early warning systems, and bolstering the resilience of agricultural communities by improving accuracy and access to weather forecast for crop management.\nDuring the upcoming Regional Climate Weeks, the CTCN and TEC will host #AI4ClimateAction dialogues and convene a high-level event on Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action with public officials, leaders and experts from businesses and civil society at COP 28 in Dubai, the results of which will outline future activities.\nThe Initiative will publish information on climate solutions powered by artificial intelligence and showcase open-source and locally-led approaches, while also examining risks, challenges and opportunities for the most vulnerable communities.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cPowerful and rapidly evolving technology can transform the effectiveness of the global community\u2019s response to the climate crisis,\u201d noted Erwin Rose, member of the Technology Executive Committee and Chair of the Advisory Board of the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network.\n\nIn particular, through the TEC, the UNFCCC has joined the UN Early Warnings for All initiative (EW4ALL), and has been working closely with the intergovernmental Group on Earth Observations and other implementing partners to contribute to EW4ALL collective global effort.\nTEC and CTCN are inviting organizations to join #AI4ClimateAction and work together through partnerships with the UNFCCC and as members of the CTCN network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AI4ClimateAction.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-06-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/29\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Radio-Internet climate technology for Agricultural Resilience in Nigeria","nid":"38864","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-radio-internet-climate-technology-agricultural-resilience-nigeria","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking\u0026nbsp;qualified interested firms in our Network to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) for the following technical assistance:\u0026nbsp;\nThe Radio-Internet (RANET) climate disruptive technology initiative: Harnessing the combined potential of Radio and Internet to enhance agricultural resilience in rural Kebbi State, Northwestern Nigeria\nDeadline: 14 July 2023\nThe overall objective of this technical assistance will be to pilot the RANET (Radio Internet System) in Kebbi State, Nigeria. RANET is a unique exploitation of the radio and internet to afford rural communities the opportunity to leverage technology and radio, which has widespread use in rural communities to build the resilience of smallholder agricultural practitioners, promote wider use of agrometeorological services to improve data availability, climate forecasting, early warning, adaptation planning and decision making in the agricultural sector for the Kebbi State in Nigeria. In the medium and long term, this project aims to reduce climate risks in agricultural production, thereby improving food supply and livelihood security. Some of the expected activities are:\n\nCreation of a steering committee, mapping of stakeholders and inception meeting\nDevelopment of implementation planning and communication documents.\nDiagnose existing equipment and define the needs and the characteristics of the optimal system to transfer adequate climate data from the NIMET to local farmers of the Kebbi State, North-western Nigeria to increase their resilience to Climate Change and their decision-making process while managing their land.\nDesigning the architecture of the system, identification of relevant technologies and identify the barriers, the challenges, the opportunities, and strength of the systems in place to implement such a technology\nOrganize in-person meeting to validate the prototype technology\nPiloting the technology in Kebbi state, plan the implementation of the pilot project and validation of the final prototype.\n\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nThe complete details of the requirement will be provided in the tender documents that will be issued to\u0026nbsp;bidders after this request for EOI is closed.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit UNGM portal here\u0026nbsp;and UNPD Intranet here.\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI) is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_H0A9184.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-06-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/27\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Climate Change and Security: a Joint EU-CTCN programme for Innovative Community-based Climate Technology for Communities at Risks of Conflicts","nid":"38863","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/news\/climate-change-and-security-joint-eu-ctcn-programme","Body":"Brussels, 29 June 2023 \u2013 The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), hosted by UNEP, with the support of the European Union (EU), launched today the Climate Change and Security: Innovative Community-based Climate Technology for Communities at Risks of Conflicts Due to Climate Impact. The joint EU-CTCN programme - part of the EU Multi-Annual Indicative Programme for the Thematic Programme on Peace, Stability, and Conflict Prevention (2021-2027) - aims to strengthen the resilience of conflict-affected societies by encouraging and facilitating conflict-sensitive, community-based technological solutions to climate change.\nThe evidence linking climate change, political instability and conflicts is compelling.\nIn 2020, out of the 20 countries which were most vulnerable and least prepared to adapt to climate change, 12 were in conflict(1). Such link is further reinforced by data from UN Peace Operations showing how some of the most climate vulnerable countries, such as Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Mali, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Yemen, also host a UN field mission, with the majority of UN peace operations deployed in contexts that are both highly climate exposed and characterized by high levels of gender inequality.\nClimate change is no longer just an environmental concern but a multidimensional issue with far-reaching implications. Growing evidence suggests that both climate change and environmental degradation can catalyze, drive and amplify instability, exacerbating already volatile food prices, insecure livelihoods, and large-scale displacement.\nAccording to UNEP, by 2050, over 143 million people in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Latin America, will have become internal migrants. A major cause of that will be the various climatic impacts, with people leaving less viable areas with higher water scarcity and lower crop productivity, as well as areas affected by rising sea levels and storm surges(2).\nWomen, youth and marginalized groups - representing over 80 per cent of those displaced by climate change(3)\u0026nbsp;- face increased vulnerability from environmental stresses that lead to intensified competition for scarce natural resources and potentially to migration, instability and conflict.\u0026nbsp;\nTechnology innovation systems can provide opportunities to lower emissions growth and create social and environmental co-benefits to mitigate the impacts of climate change(4), yet developing low-income, and conflict-prone countries encounter several obstacles to developing and boosting climate change-related technology. The up-front costs are high, and their success ultimately requires stable governments to create favorable policies and procedures which facilitate innovation.\nWith a budget of EUR 3 Million over 3 years, the Climate Technology for Communities at Risks of Climate-induced conflicts programme falls within the 2021-2027 Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention thematic programme, whereby the European Union has committed over EUR 870 Million to address insecurity and instability in a multidimensional, conflict sensitive and coherent way.\u0026nbsp;\nThe new programme managed by CTCN will support ten requests for assistance from National Determined Entities (NDEs) from countries at risks of conflicts due to climate impact for a maximum value of 200,000 EUR each. Requests should target conflict-sensitive, field-focused, reliable, cost-effective climate technologies solutions. They should address in a holistic manner climate-related security risks resulting from local resource competition, transboundary natural resource and water management, extreme weather events, disasters, and livelihood insecurity. \u0026nbsp;\n\u0022CTCN is working at the technology and policy innovation nexus with developing countries to create the ecosystem needed to implement system transformations. With the support of the EU we are looking forward to leveraging community-based intelligence and solutions to enhance community resilience and reduce climate-induced vulnerabilities\u0022. Said Fred Machulu Onduri, CTCN Vice-Chair, Uganda.\n\nThe programme\u2019s call for applications is underway and exchanges with at-risk communities are already ongoing, the list of the countries engaged in the programme will be announced later this year. By integrating peacebuilding with climate resilience and adaptation, and by leveraging community-based endogenous know-whow with innovation technology, the programme is designing solutions for a more resilient and peaceful future for all.\u0026nbsp;\nTo learn more about the programme click here.\u0026nbsp;\n------\n(1) University of notre Dame (2020). Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative Country Index\n(2)\u0026nbsp;United Nations Environment Programme (2021).The United Nations Environment Programme - Medium-Term Strategy 2022\u20142025 - for tackling climate change, biodiversity and nature loss, and pollution and waste.\n(3)\u0026nbsp;Habtezion, Senay (2016). Overview of Linkages between Gender and Climate Change. Policy Brief.\u0026nbsp;New York: UNDP.\u0026nbsp;\n(4)\u0026nbsp;IPCC (2022).\u0026nbsp;Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability.\u0026nbsp;Contribution of Working Group II to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Cambridge University Press.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/jeff-ackley-YwDo_HwORXs-unsplash_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-06-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/29\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"European Union","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-assessment-tools-3\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk assessment tools\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Emerging Energy Solutions for Climate Action: Green Hydrogen","nid":"38848","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/emerging-energy-solutions-climate-action-green-hydrogen","Body":"Busan, South Korea - the CTCN together with the Green Energy Institute (GEI), Korea, and in partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), USA, have just concluded the first of a series of regional capacity building activities focusing on Green Hydrogen for energy system transformation.\u0026nbsp;\n\nAs nations increasingly move towards net zero emission targets, the utilization of green hydrogen has gained traction due to its significant potential to decarbonize various sectors and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe capacity building program on green hydrogen aimed to increase National Designated Entities\u0027 (NDEs) knowledge related to green hydrogen technologies. During the four-day knowledge training, all types of hydrogen technologies available for future RD\u0026amp;D collaboration were presented, clustered around three sub-themes: a) Past, current, and future of Hydrogen technologies, b) National Hydrogen policy instruments, and c) Social and behavioural shift instruments.\n\nTailored to the knowledge needs of the Asia-Pacific region, the first capacity building initiative focused on Green Hydrogen Technology for System Transformation in Energy and Sustainable Mobility Sectors. The event was attended by 45 participants from 15 countries from the region, including Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Mongolia, Nepal, Japan, Korea, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and the Maldives. Experts and scientists joined from different departments and institutions ranging from the Ministry of Energy and Transportation, Universities\u2019 engineering and climate technology faculties, and local government research institutes. \u0026nbsp;\nGreen hydrogen, can be utilized across diverse sectors, including transportation, industry, and energy generation, offering an array of benefits that make it an attractive alternative to traditional fossil fuel-based systems.\n\nClosing the H2 knowledge gap\nAcross the world, hydrogen use for direct reduction for primary steelmaking is near-commercial. Following the establishment of national economic and regulatory policy instruments for green hydrogen technology, developed countries like Sweden, Australia and Germany have not only implemented first pilot scale examples but also multiple socio-behavioural change projects.\u0026nbsp;\nFor developing countries, who are most in need of energy systems transformations, the design and implementation of public policy instruments supporting the innovation of green hydrogen for system transformation is in early stages.\n\n\u201cWhen it comes to energy systems transformation and energy systems resiliance, being able to make informed choices, with the best available science, data and knowledge is the only way to make future-proof decisions for our communities\u201d said Hyun Seo Park, Principal Research Scientist, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cGreen Hydrogen will play a leading role in preventing global warming and on the way to the carbon neutrality. I hope this 4-day capacity building programme will help participants to develop policies and systems to support Green Hydrogen Economy and respond to climate change.\u201d Dongsik Joo, President, Green Energy Institute.\n\nParticipants\u2019 takeaways\u0026nbsp;\n\nAdoption of green hydrogen technologies requires renewable energy infrastructure. Countries without such infrastructure in place, may find it challenging.\nInvestment in developing a vision and roadmap on green hydrogen technology regardless of renewable energy infrastructure is essential for countries to ride on the global green hydrogen value-chain, when the opportunity arises.\u0026nbsp;\nWhen the innovation of green hydrogen technology reduces its current high cost to a market-acceptable level, the countries with the vision in place will be able to take its benefit first.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe training was followed by RD\u0026amp;D collaboration bridge-building activities at the World Climate Industry Expo. At the Expo, with the support of CTCN, participants took a leading role in matching collaborative RD\u0026amp;D opportunities and needs of 8 Korean Government Research Institutes and their national institutions. Walk-in networking opportunities to discuss strategic partnerships for RD\u0026amp;D in energy systems transformations were also made available to explore the latest climate technologies from over 30 Research institutes.\n\u201cThis program is highly applicable to Sri Lanka at this stage of renewable energy development. We have planned to \u0026nbsp;increase our renewable energy share up to 70% by 2030 and Green Hydrogen Energy technology is an ideal renewable source of energy. Our Carbon Net Zero 2050 Road Map and Strategic Plan is under validation. The skills and knowledge we gained during the CTCN training will be very useful.\u201d Leel Randeni, Director of Climate Change Secretariat and NDE Sri Lanka\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Regional Capacity Building Program on Green Hydrogen, part of CTCN\u2019s services to foster the endogenous capacity of climate technology in developing countries, will continue in the \u0026nbsp;Latin American and the Caribbean region, and in the African region.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%281%29.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-06-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/14\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Green Energy Institute","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-distribution-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy distribution\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/hydrogen-infrastructure-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHydrogen infrastructure\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-infrastructure-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy infrastructure\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/hydrogen-technologies-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHydrogen technologies\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/hydrogen-infrastructure-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHydrogen infrastructure\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for applications for the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards 2023","nid":"38834","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-applications-gender-just-climate-solutions-awards-2023","Body":"The Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) is calling for applications to its annual Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards, conducted with the support of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the French Development Agency (AFD), the Scottish Government and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).\u0026nbsp;\nAdopting a feminist approach to climate justice to reduce gender inequality is at the core of the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards. Launched in 2015 at COP21 in Paris, this Award showcases the actions of grassroots women in all their diversity in their fight against climate change and the need to integrate gender equality in all climate programs and policies.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nWho can participate?\nAll grassroots and women-led organizations working for climate protection and\/or gender equality are eligible. Only non-governmental initiatives are eligible. The project must be ongoing for at least a year or be already completed.\u0026nbsp;\nApplicant\u2019s initiatives should fall into one of the following three categories:\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Technical solutions (e.g. technologies for mitigation, adaptation, or loss and damage); \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Non-technical solutions (e.g. consumption changes, resilience, and capacity building);\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Transformational solutions (e.g. addressing power relations and norms, institutional\/societal change);\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nSelection process\nThe submitted projects will be evaluated by an international jury made up of members of the WGC and partner institutions according to the criteria listed below. Priority will be given to initiatives led by women and gender non-conforming persons.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nSelection criteria\n\nArea 1: Women\u0027s Rights and Gender Equality\n\nProvides equal access to benefits for women, men, gender non-conforming, and youth;\nAims to alleviate and\/or does not add additional burden to women\u0027s workload (such as\u0026nbsp;other natural resource management or care responsibilities without compensation);\nEmpowers women through enhanced mobility\/accessibility, livelihood security, food security, improved health, access to safe water, etc.;\nPromotes women\u2019s democratic rights and participation by ensuring decision-making by local women, men, women\u2019s groups, cooperatives, and communities.\n\nArea 2: Climate Resilience\n\nLocally led and\/or locally driven;\nEnsures self-sufficiency and low input of resources;\u0026nbsp;\nContributes to climate change mitigation, emissions reduction, and\/or climate adaptation.\u0026nbsp;\n\nArea 3: Scaling up and transfer\n\nResults can be shared, spread and\u0026nbsp;scaled up;\u0026nbsp;\nShows interlinkages to cross-cutting issues, including, but not limited to,\u0026nbsp;peacebuilding, natural resources management, food security and\/or health, water, and sanitation.\n\nApply here before Sunday, 30 July 2023.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/3%20winners%20holding%20hands%20%281%29UPD.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-06-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/06\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Women Engage for a Common Future","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Development of Green Building Guidelines and Standards for Ghana","nid":"38827","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-development-green-building-guidelines-and-standards-ghana","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking qualified interested firms to submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the upcoming solicitation for the Development of Green Building Guidelines and Standards for Ghana.\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline for submission: June 16, 2023\nGhana\u2019s building and construction industry does not meet the sustainability nor the green demand, affecting economic output and long-term development prospects. \u0026nbsp;\nThis technical assistance aims to support the achievement of targets set by the Government of Ghana under various Conventions by developing the Green Building Standards for Ghana, which will ensure an environmentally responsible construction sector and green buildings.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Green Building Standards will also promote positive economic, environmental, health and social benefits by incorporating energy efficiency, efficient water systems and integrated waste management within the design and construction sector. Buildings will include public and urban, and rural residential settlements. Based on the introduced green building standards and their operationalization, Ghana will stimulate a green building sector and thereby contribute to its NDC targets by significantly reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions.\u0026nbsp;\nThe expected outcome, outputs and activities are as follows:\u0026nbsp;\n\nDevelopment of communication documents;\nIntroduction of project coordination mechanism;\nAssessment of building groups and regulations in Ghana and diagnosis of technological needs;\nIdentification of international best practices, technologies, and sustainable local building materials;\nDevelopment of green building standards;\nDevelopment of effective mechanisms and tools for the implementation of building standards i.e. monitoring, verification, and enforcement (MV\u0026amp;E) framework \u0026amp; user manuals.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe complete list of requirements will be provided in the tender documents that will be issued to bidders after this request for EOI is closed.\nIn case you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may still apply\u0026nbsp;here. The requirement to join the CTCN network is only relevant to the main bidder and not the subcontractors.\n\u0026nbsp;This REOI aims to identify suitable firms who may be invited for the Request for Proposal after the REOI is closed.\u0026nbsp;\nIn addition to CTCN registration, all applicants should also be registered (free of charge) at United Nations Global Marketplace (www.ungm.org).\nFor more information, please visit:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/cutt.ly\/DwqXzChFhttps:\/\/cutt.ly\/swqXz3kZ\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AdobeStock_38541021.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-06-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/01\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Environmental Protection Agency","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/building-codes-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuilding codes\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/building-construction-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuilding construction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/building-design-and-material-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuilding design and material\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/building-standards-and-codes-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuilding standards and codes\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/carbon-sink-and-low-carbon-building-materials-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECarbon sink and low-carbon building materials\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/greening-built-environment-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGreening the built environment\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/new-building-design-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENew building design\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/traditional-building-materials-and-design\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETraditional building materials and design\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action: an initiative by the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism","nid":"38805","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/news\/artificial-intelligence-climate-action-artificial-intelligence-climate-action-initiative","Body":"Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action: an initiative by the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement\u0026nbsp;\nThe UNFCCC Technology Mechanism is setting in motion an initiative to explore the potential role of artificial intelligence as a powerful technological tool in advancing and scaling up transformative climate solutions for mitigation, adaptation, and resilience, particularly for the most vulnerable communities.\nThe TEC-CTCN Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action initiative aims to deliver concrete and transformative results under the first joint work programme of the Technology Mechanism for 2023-2027. Digitalization is a key area of work in the TEC rolling workplan and the CTCN programme of work\u0026nbsp;for the next five years, and a main focus for their joint activities. Digitalization is one of the system transformation enablers cutting across the 5 systems transformations \u0026nbsp;such as:\n\nWater-Energy-Food Nexus\nBuilding \u0026amp; Infrastructures\nSustainable Mobility\nEnergy Systems\nBusiness \u0026amp; Industry\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nArtificial Intelligence, together with machine learning, blockchain technology, and other technological innovations are enabling transformative solutions across the 5 systems transformations to accelerate progress on climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.\nThe Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action initiative led by UNFCCC Technology Mechanism aims to ensure the global community benefits from this technology in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and other societal goals, while supporting a just transition.\u0026nbsp;\nArtificial Intelligence can accelerate and ease a just transition to a clean energy economy, climate-smart agriculture, and supporting closing the emissions gap and achieving Paris Agreement targets. There are already multiple applications of artificial intelligence to climate action, and more are being developed, including:\n\nSupport the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, playing a crucial role in enhanced smart grids, and efficient electricity power generation, transmission, and distribution;\nBenefit the most vulnerable communities, particularly in the least developed countries and small island developing states, by paving the way for more effective disaster risk reduction and multi hazard early warning systems; \nBolster the resilience of farmers and agricultural communities by improving access to timely information about weather patterns and \u0026nbsp;enhancing irrigation and planting systems.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe TEC, CTCN, and its global network, have joined forces and are poised to have a crucial role in developing countries, deploying artificial intelligence solutions, which are responsive to national needs, sustainable and inclusive. This initiative aims to:\n\nProvide a space for policy discussions, awareness raising, and exchange of knowledge and experience among relevant stakeholders on developing and deploying climate solutions powered by artificial intelligence;\nSupport capacity building efforts in developing countries to leverage emerging digital technologies and devise locally-led solutions harnessing artificial intelligence, including the development of road maps, climate-resilient pathways, and national action plans for the adoption of\u0026nbsp;artificial-intelligence-based climate action; \nDevelop regional networks of institutions supporting artificial intelligence for climate actions.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe TEC and CTCN call for partners from public and private entities, across different fields of expertise and regions, who believe in the power of collective action, to join this initiative.\u0026nbsp;To receive updates on the initiative and ways to engage, follow #AI4ClimateAction, join the Network or subscribe to the CTCN newsletter, and the UN Climate Change Technology Linkedin Group.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/My%20project-17.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-05-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/09\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/capacity-building-and-training\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECapacity building and training\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-distribution-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy distribution\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/improvement-agri-food-processes\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EImprovement of Agri-food processes\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Climate Action in Africa: Harnessing Technology in the Circular Economy","nid":"38792","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-action-africa-harnessing-technology-circular-economy","Body":"Nairobi, Kenya. The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in collaboration with Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) Consulting Ltd launches a new regional Knowledge Brief, Harnessing Technology in the Circular Economy for Climate Action in Africa. During an online event, experts from the public and private sectors meet today to introduce the work done in the region to repurpose waste, highlight assets and technologies, and frame circular economy as a sustainable development opportunity.\nIn Africa, with a population growth expected to double by 2050, reaching 2.5 billion, the amount of waste generated could triple by 2050, exerting further pressure on resources, economic activities, and sustainable livelihoods. While 70\u201380 per cent of the municipal solid waste generated in Africa is recyclable, only 4 per cent is currently recycled, and only half of the generated waste is collected, and is often disposed of in dumpsites, rendering Africa home to 19 of the 50 world\u2019s largest dumpsites.\nWaste is one of the most pervasive collateral damages generated by the traditional economic model in which resources are mined, made into products, and then become waste. This damage can be reversed by adopting a circular economy (CE) model based on eliminating waste and pollution, repurposing materials (at their highest value), and regenerating nature.\nTo respond to the need for systems and technologies that increase resource efficiency, African nations are using circular economy strategies to meet their climate change and sustainable development goals while reaping various environmental, social, and economic benefits. Across a diverse range of sectors \u2013 including agriculture and food systems, the built environment, electronic waste, plastics, and textiles \u2013 innovative technologies serve as key enablers of the circular economy in Africa and beyond.\nThe Knowledge Brief launched today surveys technologies across African countries, sectors, and waste streams (such as organic, plastics, and e-waste) that can unlock new opportunities for circularity and ultimately reduce waste, pollution, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, advance economic development and job creation, bolster the roles of women, provide opportunities for youth, and benefit human and ecosystem health.\nCountries such as C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, and Tanzania, among others, are pioneering various CE technologies as the concept has gained momentum at national level. Successful technology adoption and scale-up largely depend on the national or local context, as technologies integrate into a system of material (or waste) availability and resource demand, and may require physical or digital infrastructure.\n\nThe Brief showcases CE technology opportunities that exist along the material value chain, from product conception and production to distribution and consumption to end-of-life, and CE solutions that are both low-tech, such as composting and using local building materials, and high-tech, such as anaerobic digestion, material science and digital material marketplaces. Although CE technology adoption varies between countries, a multitude of CE technologies is already in use across Africa and other technology options are emerging with a high potential for being scaled across the continent.\n\u201cAfrica is well positioned to make the circular economy transition. Many of the practices that are considered part of the circular economy are intrinsic and integral to many African nations and cultures. Africans are both resourceful and innovative, and their adoption of circular practices is more urgent than ever with the onset of climate change. This model is disrupting business as usual, calling for a whole-of-system approach to sustainable development,\u201d stated Rose Mwebaza, Director of the CTCN.\n\u201cThe circular economy low and high-tech solutions showcased in this report, often developed by grassroots innovators, are a reminder of the capacity and potential of the African continent and its communities in creating economic development solutions which are effective, sustainable, and inclusive. From reducing food loss in Kenya, to the usage of alternative and local building materials in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, and anything in between, when it comes to technology for Circular Economy, the sky is not the limit,\u201d said Prabhakar Vanam, CEO, KCIC Consulting Ltd.\n\u201cCircularity can decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, increase resource efficiency, and promote sustainable lifestyles. It is inspiring to see how technology can leverage Circular Economy opportunities. I look forward to seeing the impact of scaling up operations and making circular economy the default setting of development globally,\u201c said Koen Rademaekers, Managing Director, Trinomics, and Chair of the ACEN Foundation.\nThe Knowledge Brief - Harnessing Technology in the Circular Economy for Climate Action in Africa - is available here.\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Staff%20of%20Nelplast%20converting%20plastics%20into%20pavement%20blocks%20with%20support%20from%20the%20UNDP%20Waste%20Recovery%20Innovation%20Challenge_0.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-02-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/28\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Innovation Centre Kenya","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/waste-management-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWaste Management\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Simple mobile technologies to scale up digital collection and processing of climate observations for adaptation in Malawi","nid":"38787","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/news\/call-experts-simple-mobile-technologies-scale-digital-collection-and-processing-Malawi","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking\u0026nbsp;qualified interested firms in our Network to participate in the upcoming solicitation for provision of technical assistance for using simple mobile technologies to scale up digital collection and processing of climate observations for adaptation actions in Malawi.\nDeadline: 29 May 2023\nThe objective of the\u0026nbsp;technology concept is to strengthen Malawi Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) and\u0026nbsp;Department of Water Resources\u2019s (DWR) capacity and confidence in using simple mobile technologies and\u0026nbsp;integrating climate data not only in core forecasting and warning functions but also in impact modelling and\u0026nbsp;adaptation by synergistically relating the data to critical time series of climate projections. The technology\u0026nbsp;concept will complement the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services, the Department\u0026nbsp;of Water Resources and prior donor efforts, by allowing DCCMS and DWR to extensively test and\u0026nbsp;investigate the use of mobile phone technologies as a solution to collect and digitize water, weather, and\u0026nbsp;climate observations comprehensively and sustainably.\n\nMalawi University of Science and Technology\u0027s (MUST)\u0026nbsp;Center for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management (CCC DRM) will provide capacity to\u0026nbsp;DCCMS and DWR on the use of mobile phones to conduct comprehensive and systematic collection of data\u0026nbsp;for application in impact modelling and developing climate futures for purposes of adaptation and disaster\u0026nbsp;risk management. The implementer will provide training on new and improved software and cloud technologies while DCCMS and DWR will integrate the readily available digitized data into its water and\u0026nbsp;climate database management systems.\nThe databases and software will be used to analyze historical data, proposed comprehensive daily\u0026nbsp;observations and corresponding daily time series of climate projections to derive general and specific\u0026nbsp;regional impact and adaptation models for Malawi.\nThe proposed technology will help to provide pathways to adapt to climate change and provide practical\u0026nbsp;knowledge and skills to undertake effective data digitization and analysis for impact modelling and\u0026nbsp;adaptation.\nSome of the expected activities are;\n\nPreparing the consultancy work plan, periodical progress reports and final reports;\nCreation of a steering committee, mapping of stakeholders and inception meeting;\nDiagnosis of the current systems and equipment available in Malawi to gather climate data;\nAssessment of needs and requirements of future users and administrators of the system;\nEvaluation of mobile phone technologies as a solution to collect and digitize weather and climate\u0026nbsp;observations;\nIdentify barriers, challenges, opportunities, and strengths of the systems in place at DCCMS and DWR to implement such a technological system;\nDesign the architecture of the systems;\nPiloting the use of mobile phone technologies as a solution to comprehensively collect and digitize\u0026nbsp;weather and climate observations;\nDesigning a financial mechanism that would make this technology concept sustainable in the context of\u0026nbsp;Malawi; and\nTrain future users, administrators, and beneficiaries of the system.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe complete details of the requirement will be provided in the tender documents that will be issued to\u0026nbsp;bidders after this request for EOI is closed.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit:\nhttps:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/199074\nhttps:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi21\u2026\nIn case you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI) is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/rob-wilson-mSvV-cAa5W0-unsplash_malawi_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-05-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/01\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"KOICA-INU\u2019s Climate Training Program fosters endogenous capacity of developing countries and RD\u0026amp;D collaboration","nid":"38745","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/KOICA-INUs-Climate-Training-Program-fosters-endogenous-capacity-of-developing-countries","Body":"South Korea - CTCN is supporting Incheon National University (INU, South Korea), who recently joined as a CTCN Network member, to foster the capacity building of trainee officers in developing countries through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)-INU Master\u0027s Degree Program in Capacity Building for Response to Climate Change(1).\nKOICA-INU Master\u0027s Degree Program in Capacity Building for Response to Climate Change is a 17-month resident study program held at Incheon National University from 16th August 2023 to 27th December 2024, which is the second batch of the KOICA-INU\u2019 s Climate Training program.\nThe master\u2019s degree offers a whole-of-system approach to responding to climate change. It looks at causes and effects, and adaptation and mitigation solutions, including:\n\nEnvironmental Cooperation for Building a Resource Efficient Society to Respond to Climate Change,\nAir Quality\u0026nbsp;and Management,\nEnvironmental Engineering,\nSustainable Waste Management for a Healthy Urban Ecosystem,\nIndoor Environment and Management,\nClimate Change and Response,\nEnvironmental Management Engineering and Disaster Risk Reduction,\nRenewable Energy, and\nEnvironmental Planning and Policy.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe course looks also at the project development and management of international development projects, climate change studies, construction of GHGs inventory, understanding local climate issues, green lifestyle, green business and education, governance and policies against climate change, cooperation between developed and developing countries, climate technologies for climate resilient smart cities, economic models, energy markets and policies.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cThis master program\u0026nbsp; is tackling climate change issues through a whole-of-system approach. It recognises the complexity, interconnectedness and compounding factors underpinning climate change, and the exacerbated vulnerabilities especially in developing countries. It also looks at assets, solutions, knowledge and technologies to assess issues and find sustainable solutions. The curriculum does not leave any stone unturned, from global climate leadership to gas inventory analysis and everything in between. We are looking forward to sharing and exchanging INU-KOICA\u2019s climate knowledge and resources, with next generation climate pioneers and leaders\u201d, said Prof. Heekwan Lee, Ph.D., Director of INU-KOICA Climate Training Program.\n\nThe Master program combines theory as well as hands-on experience with field visit opportunities to share the Republic of Korea\u0027s development experiences and equip participants with knowledge and skills to promote and contribute to sustainable development in their respective countries.\nThe Master program is also a bridge to enter both Korean national and global platforms working on the frontline of climate change, strengthening cooperation, and relationships with scholars, professionals, and government officials from both the Republic of Korea and other countries.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cThe collaboration with Incheon National University (INU), is a stepping stone to foster endogenous capacity of developing countries and venue to RD\u0026amp;D collaboration; it is a perfect example of walking the talk of international cooperation, making resources and knowledge available to the future climate leaders of developing countries\u201d, said Rose Mwebaza, Director of the CTCN.\u0026nbsp;\n\n(1) INU\u2019s Climate Training Program is funded by Korea International Cooperation Agency, KOICA established by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and INU in part, and provides official development assistance (ODA) for developing countries and technical cooperation programs. Funded scholarships are available for nationals from developing countries, see eligibility requirements.\u0026nbsp;To keep up to date with the Programme next calls, click here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/INU%20and%20CTCN_photo_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-01-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/12\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"INU Research \u0026amp; Business Foundation","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Kenya passes the baton to the US, CTCN welcomes Erwin Rose as new Chair of its Advisory Board","nid":"38732","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/CTCN-welcomes-ErwinRose-chair-advisoryboard","Body":"Incheon, Korea - 29 March 2023. The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) announces the appointment of Erwin Rose (United States) as the new chair of its Advisory Board. The announcement was made by the outgoing chair, Moses Omedi Jura (Kenya), who served in the position for the past year.\nWith his extensive background in sustainable development and climate change, and having served as vice-chair of the CTCN Advisory Board (AB), Erwin Rose has been working at the frontline of climate action, as the leading U.S. negotiator on climate technology development and transfer.\nHis appointment was welcomed by both the members of the Advisory Board and the CTCN\u0027s partner organizations, who recognized his ability to drive innovation, convene partners and engage with global and national leaders in the field of climate adaptation, climate technology and climate financing in developing countries and beyond.\n\u201cOmedi Moses Jura helped CTCN converge resources and navigate through a critical phase of the organisation as we planned and launched the joint Technology Mechanism 2023-27 Programme of Work. Erwin Rose will be able to build on these solid foundations, bringing continuity to the work done but also the evolution needed by any organization to branch out and grow\u201d. Rose Mwebaza, Director of the CTCN.\n\nThe United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Mechanism Joint Work Programme for 2023-2027- endorsed by the Parties at COP27 - lays out the Technology Mechanism\u2019s strategy for 2023\u20132027. It is composed of the joint activities and common areas of work of the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the rolling workplan of the TEC and the Programme of Work of the CTCN.\nThe new JWP supports countries to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC and to implement national climate plans through transformative technologies.\nOmedi Moses Jura, member of the Kenyan Delegation to the UNFCCC, Lead Coordinator on Climate Technology for Kenya, and for the African Group of Negotiators, expressed his confidence in Erwin Rose\u0027s ability to continue the important work of the CTCN.\n\u0022Kenya is proud to pass the baton to the US, represented by Erwin Rose, with whom I have worked closely in the last year as Vice-Chair of the AB. Erwin is committed, full of ideas and ready to take time to ascertain success. We achieved so much together with the support of the Advisory Board and Secretariat. I have confidence that he and his Vice-Chair will take CTCN to the next level.\u0022 Omedi Moses Jura, outgoing chair of the CTCN Advisory Board.\n\nMr Rose, nominated to serve on the Advisory Board by the US Department of State, stated that he feels honored to lead a Board of committed global experts.\n\u201cInnovation in climate tech solutions is key to limit global warming to 1.5\u00b0C and improve how we adapt to the climate crisis. I look forward to working with our partners and stakeholders to accelerate the transfer and deployment of climate technologies in developing countries, including the most vulnerable communities.\u0022 Erwin Rose, newly elected chair of the CTCN Advisory Board.\n\nThe appointment of the new chair was followed by the election of the new Vice-Chair, Fred Onduri, Uganda, currently representing LCDs and SIDS, who will support Mr Rose in leading the CTCN Advisory Board.\nThe CTCN is the implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and is hosted by the UN Environment Programme. The Centre promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low-carbon and climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries. The CTC provides technology solutions, capacity building and advice on policy, legal and regulatory frameworks tailored to the needs of individual countries by harnessing the expertise of a global network of technology companies and institutions.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC08897.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-03-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/29\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"In Nigeria, ColdHubs\u2019 pay-as-you-store model is reducing food waste, empowering women entrepreneurs, and strengthening resilience","nid":"38694","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/news\/nigeria-coldhubs-pay-you-store-model-reducing-food-waste-empowering-women-entrepreneurs","Body":"Nigeria - ColdHubs is supplying smallholder farmers with walk-in coldrooms using a pay-as-you-store model. This 100% solar-powered innovation is reducing food waste, increasing smallholder farmers\u0027 climate resilience, and empowering women retailers.\nIn Nigeria, 45% of food spoils due to a lack of cold storage, causing 93 million small farm owners to lose 25% of their annual income (1), threatening food security and already precarious livelihoods exacerbated by climate change. In addition, for smallholder farmers, the impossibility of extending the shelf life of products has also meant more pressure in securing regular sales and finding new markets, low negotiating and selling power, and the inability to rely on a regular cash flow to plan expenses and investments.\nIn 2015, ColdHubs launched a network of 100% solar-powered walk-in cold stations for 24\/7 storage and preservation, offering a pay-as-you-store model and facilitating capacity building on post-harvest management.\n\u201cBefore ColdHubs\u2019 pay-as-you-store cold stations, farmers were begging buyers to buy their products before they went rotten. This meant very little negotiating power in fixing prices and no flexibility in scheduling sales and distribution, a situation that spiraled into food waste, fluctuating cash flows, and stagnation when it comes to business development and growth opportunities\u201d, said Terrence Ovie Usibe, Chief Finance Officer, ColdHubs Limited.\n\nWorking in 58 hubs across Nigeria, ColdHubs has saved 2.4 tonnes of fruits and vegetables from spoilage, contributed to increasing the income of 6.317 farmers, retailers, and wholesalers, created 80+ jobs for women, and saved 2.4 tonnes of CO2, mitigating the impact of climate change already affecting the region.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cWe could have never afforded the investment required to build and maintain a refrigerator. The current power grids also could not have secured power continuity. ColdHubs has changed the way we do business but also our outlook on the future. We no longer have to sell our milk out of fear, and instead, we can wait for when it is more profitable, knowing it is preserved in a safe place\u201d, said Mrs Ramatu Addulla, a small farmer based in Yankaba Kano.\n\nThe opportunity to store perishable products including dairy and meats in refrigerated cold rooms distributed close to Nigerian farms clusters, aggregation centers, and outdoor food markets, has also resulted in a series of positive knock-on effects for Nigerian women farmers\/retailers and their communities.\u0026nbsp;\nLess time and resources spent traveling daily to markets without the certainty of a just profit, has meant that women can now schedule their work in the fields and farms, fix prices, and plan sales, which can be weekly or monthly. A regular income has also meant the opportunity to plan investments, involve more women farmers, and enlarge farm clusters. For some families, less resource-intensive operations and a continuous cash flow have meant the opportunity to send girls to school, or support community members in starting up side businesses like repairing mobile phones that can in turn be used to improve sales and leverage online markets.\nColdHubs believes in investing in women and as such ColdHubs stations are managed at the local, regional, and headquarters level by a team of women covering different roles.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cWe are committed to recruiting and training more women to work across the entire range of services provided by ColdHubs. We are regularly reaching out to local communities to raise awareness about job opportunities but also to tell women that they too can learn and benefit from working with technology\u201d, said Terrence Ovie Usibe, Chief Finance Officer, ColdHubs Limited.\n\u201cI attended the post-harvest management training organized by ColdHubs. The Certificate I gained allowed me to access a small loan to support the growth of my dairy farm. Banks trust farmers who invest in their own education\u201d, said Mrs. Bukola Oyenuga. \u0026nbsp;\n\nIn a context already marked by climate change, 100% solar-powered energy, has also meant green energy continuity, and less dependence on diesel generators. In the past, the excess energy produced by the refrigerators\u2019 solar panels has also been beneficial in supporting for example training for women, farmers, and retailers on how to access and use laptops.\u0026nbsp;\nAs women begin to access technology and enter the workforce, their role in communities is also shifting towards more equal relationships and a stronger sense of self-agency.\nColdHubs is now working with farmers to provide services that cover the entire cold chain now including also cold logistics through cold trucks that have solved the issue of food waste (30-40%) previously generated through transports.\u0026nbsp;\n\n[1] Rockefeller Foundation; Food Waste and Spoilage Initiative 2014.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/My%20project-1_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-03-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/13\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/womens-economic-empowerement\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWomen\u0026#039;s Economic Empowerement\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-and-forestry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture and Forestry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/increasing-crop-resilience-and-productivity-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIncreasing crop resilience and productivity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-cooling-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar cooling\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/shift-coolants-and-refrigerants-lower-gwp-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EShift to coolants and refrigerants with lower GWP\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"The CTCN\u0026#039;s PALO now hosting a 3-day capacity building programme on digital technology applications in the agriculture sector","nid":"38360","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcns-palo-now-hosting-3-day-capacity-building-programme-digital-technology","Body":"The current food system presents a severe threat to global climate change. The food system includes all processes from growing to harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, marketing, consuming, and disposing of food. Meeting the demand for more food will push the limits of the natural capital that supports food production (UNEP, 2014). Food production remains a significant contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, agriculture remains dependent on fossil sources of energy, and subsequently food prices remain high. A transformation of our food systems would positively benefit water, energy, and transportation systems. \nDigital agriculture technologies can support a smooth and effective transition towards sustainability. Three stages of sustainability, namely efficiency, substitution, and re-design of food systems, can be achieved by adopting digital agriculture technologies. \nIn collaboration with the Seoul National University Global R\u0026amp;DB Center, the UN Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) is offering a 3-day capacity building program on \u2018Digital Technology Applications in the Agriculture Sector.\u2019 Thirty NDEs and officers from concerned Ministries of Agriculture worldwide have been invited to receive an introduction to digital technologies that aim to increase the overall sustainability of agriculture and the food system, and to participate in the co-design of the next CTCN technical assistance projects focused on increasing national capacities to address sector-specific aspects of the climate crisis.\u0026nbsp; Through 2 days of in-person workshops and a 1-day field trip, this program seeks to:\n\nShare the latest technology, policy, and finance solutions to address challenges in the sector; and\nExhibit the actual operation of one of the latest technologies. Distinguished technology experts, climate finance experts including Green Climate Fund and experienced policy designers in the agriculture sector will present the latest information for NDEs to consider in future CTCN technical assistance projects.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nSee here for a detailed agenda.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CTCN%20PALO_CB_Digital_Agri_141222.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-12-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/13\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Adaptation Futures Conference 2023 looking for experienced and motivated organizations or networks in Africa and Latin America to take the lead on developing regional hubs showcasing adaptation to climate change","nid":"38330","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/adaptation-futures-conference-2023-looking-experienced-and-motivated","Body":"The 2023 edition of Adaptation Futures (AF2023) will take place in Montreal, Canada, October 2 to 6, 2023 with a hybrid format to allow innovative online participation. \u0026nbsp;In addition, as an additional option to accommodate and increase participation, AF2023 seeks to establish one or two regional hubs during the conference as a complement and alternative to attending the conference in person in Montreal. More specifically, AF2023 is looking to establish collaborations with the Africa and Latin America regions to showcase adaptation to climate change. These hubs will be hosted by organizations or networks with the financial support of AF2023 and in close collaboration with the Canadian conference organizers to insure a successful and innovative Adaptation Futures event.\nAdaptation Futures (AF) is the premier climate change adaptation conference series on the globe and a flagship event of the UN-led World Adaptation Science Program (WASP). It has been an essential venue for diverse state- and non-state actors, especially those based in the Global South, to communicate, identify, share and advance adaptation solutions on sound scientific grounds. Policy makers, funders, NGOs and IGOs, academic, as well as other stakeholders actively participated in AF conferences over the past 12 years.\nAF2023 seeks to acknowledge our responsibility as a climate community to \u201cwalk the talk\u201d on climate action by contributing to limit GHG emissions and by creating spaces for virtual engagement\/participation and regional involvement. To these ends, McGill\u2019s Faculty of Education and Ouranos are collaborating on a 2-year design-based research project aiming to catalog lessons on the move to hybrid conferencing from across the academic landscape.\nThe CTCN is a proud partner of this event and also a member of the Steering Committee organizing it.\nAF2023 is looking for strong, experienced and highly motivated organizations or networks based in strategic locations in Africa and Latin America to take the lead with the regional hubs.\nWhat kind of support to expect from the AF2023 organizers: \n\nProvide funding for the hub organization (exact amount to be confirmed). This will cover logistical aspects (meeting rooms for at least 100 persons; catering; high-speed internet connection, etc.) as well as associated personnel costs (salaries). \nCo-construct the hub scientific program in close collaboration with the hub organizers. \nManage the registrations for the hub (it will be integrated into the main AF2023 website). \nActively promote the hub on the AF2023 conference website, as well as social media channels and presentations. \nProvide high visibility for the hub organizer(s). \n\nWhat is expected from the Hub organizer: \n\nCoordinate the hub logistics: \u25cb Identify potential venues for hosting the hub and participate in the final selection \n\nManage all the logistical aspects (venue booking, location, catering, etc.). \nCoordinate the technological aspects with the Montreal organizers. \n\n\nCo-construct a multi-day scientific program of the hub in close collaboration with AF2023 organizers and AF2023 Scientific Committee. This may include interactions with other hubs if there are more than one. \nPropose one or several keynote speakers for the plenaries (to be delivered at the hub). \u0026nbsp;Provide a detailed expenses report. \nActively promote the hub and the conference in its network and possibly attract sponsors to increase the quality of the event. \n\nIf you are interested in proposing a hub, please send an expression of interest\u0026nbsp;(4-6 pages) before December 21st, including the following elements:\n\nName of the organization(s)* in charge of the hub \nLocation of the proposed hub \nDetails about past experiences in organizing conferences of minimum 100 participants \nPreliminary budget \nHow you would envision or approach a regional hub? \nNetworks and convening power (beyond just organizing a conference) -- i.e., how would you identify and reach researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and other actors in the adaptation space to ensure a solid cross-section of participants at the hub? \n\nPlease see here for the expression of interest form.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AdaptationFutures2023resized.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-12-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/01\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN is in the news: launch of 3rd Programme of Work is turning heads","nid":"38323","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-news-launch-3rd-programme-work-turning-heads","Body":"The CTCN\u0027s third programme of work is already gaining traction following last week\u0027s launch at COP27. The media outlet Tech Cabal has reported on the African tech ecosystem since 2013, telling stories of \u0022triumph, grit, and innovation.\u0022\nTechCabal featured this story on the launch of CTCN\u0027s new third programme of work and the boon the programme will be for Africa.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0022A new programme to help African states plan and scale new decarbonisation solutions and blunt the devastating effects of climate change has been launched at COP27. The programme will propel new capital flow in climate tech to help nations harness and build renewable energy systems to power their economies.\u0022\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/techcabal.PNG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-11-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/25\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"The CTCN returns from a successful COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh","nid":"38318","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-returns-successful-cop27-sharm-el-sheikh","Body":"The CTCN has now returned from a busy and productive two weeks at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh. CTCN Secretariat staff led, co-led, or contributed to over 30 events\u0026nbsp;bringing together over 240 speakers from around the world, and conducted several bilateral meetings with Parties, negotiating blocks, and key partners, while hosting a dedicated pavilion for the Technology Mechanism. \nMost importantly, the Technology Mechanism launched its first-ever joint programme of work for 2023-2027 with a high-level launch event featuring Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP, and Simon Stiell, UNFCCC Executive Secretary, along with senior government officials from Canada, Chile, European Commission, Germany, and the United States who provided congratulatory remarks while announcing new financial contributions to the Technology Mechanism. \nThe Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) \u2013 the two bodies of the Technology Mechanism under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement \u2013 launched\u0026nbsp;this joint work programme\u0026nbsp;to accelerate the deployment of transformative climate technologies that are urgently required to tackle climate change.\n\u201cThe launch of this joint work programme is an important opportunity for us to step up efforts rapidly to deploy technology to address mitigation and adaptation,\u201d said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP.\nThe joint work programme plans for specific joint activities to be implemented by the TEC and CTCN, including technology roadmaps, work on gender and technology, technology and NDCs and digitalization, and common areas of work for the two bodies, including national systems of innovation, industry, and the water-energy-food nexus.\n\u201cTime is running out to achieve the key goals of the Paris Agreement. The rapid scaling up and effective transfer of climate technologies is imperative to limit the global average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and to build resilience to climate change. A reinvigorated Technology Mechanism is needed to unlock appropriate climate technologies everywhere in the world, and that is what this new work programme is designed to achieve,\u201d\u0026nbsp;said Simon Stiell, UNFCCC Executive Secretary.\nThe CTCN also launched its own new work programme for 2023-2027. The third programme of work will continue delivering on its mandate to respond to country-driven requests, while aiming to enhance transformational impact and scale across its core service areas through two proven technology enablers (national systems of innovation and digitalization) and five system transformations (water-energy-food nexus, buildings and infrastructure, sustainable mobility, energy systems, and business and industry).\nSubstantial text on technology and the joint work programme was included in the COP and CMA decisions. In the Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan, the COP \u201cwelcomes with appreciation the first joint work programme of the TEC and the CTCN,\u201d and \u201cinvites Parties and stakeholders to cooperate and engage with the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network to support the implementation of the joint work programme activities, including on technology needs assessments, action plans and road maps, acknowledges the findings in the final report on the first periodic assessment of the effectiveness and adequacy of the support provided to the Technology Mechanism in supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement and decides that the main challenges identified therein should be considered under the global stocktake.\u201d \nThe COP also \u201chighlights the importance of cooperation on technology development and transfer and innovation in implementing the joint work programme activities\u201d and \u201cwelcomes the forward-looking conclusions of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation to continue consideration of the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer at its sixty-first session (November 2024) with the aim of supporting the implementation of relevant activities, such as those identified and prioritized in developing countries\u2019 nationally determined contributions, national adaptation plans, technology needs assessments and technology action plans, and long-term strategies.\u201d\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Launch15Nov_GroupPhoto%20%282%29.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-11-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/25\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"First-ever joint work programme launched at COP27 in high-level event","nid":"38297","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/first-ever-joint-work-programme-launched-cop27-high-level-event","Body":"Sharm El-Sheikh, 15 November 2022 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Senior officials from several governments, the UN Environment Program (UNEP) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) launched a new five-year work programme at COP27 today to promote climate technology solutions in developing countries.\nThe Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) \u2013 the two bodies of the Technology Mechanism under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement \u2013 launched\u0026nbsp;their joint work programme\u0026nbsp;to accelerate the deployment of transformative climate technologies that are urgently required to tackle climate change.\n\u201cThe launch of this joint work programme is an important opportunity for us to step up rapidly efforts to deploy technology to address mitigation and adaptation,\u201d said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP.\nThe new joint work programme of the Technology Mechanism covers work from 2023-2027. It foresees specific joint activities to be implemented by the TEC and CTCN, including technology roadmaps, work on gender and technology, technology and NDCs and digitalization, and common areas of work for the two bodies, including national systems of innovation, industry, and the water-energy-food nexus.\nVisit the photo gallery from the event.\n\u201cTime is running out to achieve the key goals of the Paris Agreement. The rapid scaling up and effective transfer of climate technologies is imperative to limit the global average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and to build resilience to climate change. A reinvigorated Technology Mechanism is needed to unlock appropriate climate technologies everywhere in the world, and that is what this new work programme is designed to achieve,\u201d\u0026nbsp;said Simon Stiell, UNFCCC Executive Secretary.\nIPCC\u2019s Sixth Assessment Report (IPCC AR6) and the contributions from Working Group III (IPCC WG III) on Mitigation of Climate Change spotlight technology as an enabler to accelerate mitigation and to drive effective adaptation solutions. The assessment also highlights that limiting global warming will require significant transitions in primary sectors and areas, including energy, cities, pointing to several key areas with high potential for emission reductions such as: cities\/urban areas, industry, agriculture, forestry, and land use change.\nThis joint work programme is a significant milestone for the Technology Mechanism and signals a new era of work for climate technology under the Convention and the Paris Agreement. It is guided by science, aligned with the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement, and focused on high-potential sectors and high-impact actions.\nThe United States announced today a contribution of USD 3 million to support the implementation of the Joint Work Programme.\nU.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry stated: \u201cThe UNFCCC Technology Mechanism is galvanizing action in this decisive decade through smart technology solutions for climate resilience and mitigation. With this contribution, the United States is supporting a new, strategic approach to cooperation on technology and innovation in developing countries and fulfilling a key pledge made at COP26.\u0026nbsp; The United States helped lead the development of this first joint work programme for the Technology Mechanism in support of the Paris Agreement Technology Framework.\u0026nbsp;We are committed to ensuring that the Parties cooperate effectively to accelerate action at the scale and pace needed through research, development, demonstration, and deployment of climate technologies.\u201d\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \nExecutive Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans said: \u201cTechnology transfer is crucial for the success of the global green transition. Whether it\u2019s in energy, infrastructure, mobility or food: we need to make sure that knowledge is shared to help build up industrial capacity and support developing countries to tackle the climate crisis. The new joint programme for the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism opens up new possibilities for innovation and targeted action. The European Commission will continue its support in years to come by providing a new EUR 2 million contribution to the Climate and Technology Centre and Network.\u201d\nParliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Stefan Wenzel\u0026nbsp;underlined Germany\u2019s support and announced a voluntary contribution of EUR 1.5 million to CTCN and EUR 500.000 to TEC in 2022: \u201cAccelerated and fast deployment of climate technologies is a highly important building block in the set of solutions for transformational change necessary to reach the targets of the Paris Agreement and the Glasgow Climate Pact. For this purpose, Germany supports the TEC and CTCN in implementing their joint work program and the targeted sectoral transformation on mitigation and adaptation. The new joint work programme marks an important milestone in the further development of the Technology Mechanism.\u201c\nIn addition, the Canadian government has confirmed a CAD 6 million grant to the CTCN. Canada\u2019s Natural Resources Minister, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, stated: \u201cWhile technology itself is not a climate plan, any serious approach must include thoughtful consideration of how to develop and deploy critical clean technologies. This new Joint Work Programme will help governments and other actors around the world collaborate to do just that.\u201d\nAs a longstanding donor, the government of Japan has committed to continue its current level of funding for the CTCN. The CTCN is pleased to strengthen its collaboration with the Republic of Korea through the recent establishment of its Partnership and Liaison Office in Songdo, Republic of Korea.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/UNEP_PR_pic%20%282%29.PNG","Publication_date":"","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Join us 15 November at the UNFCCC Pavilion for the high-level launch of the joint Technology Mechanism Work Programme","nid":"38291","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/join-us-15-november-unfccc-pavilion-high-level-launch-joint-technology","Body":"Join us at COP27 on 15 November at 17:30 for the\u0026nbsp;high-level launch of the joint Technology Mechanism Work Programme.\nAt the UNFCCC Pavilion and streaming here.\nThe joint work programme of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism\u0026nbsp; lays out the Technology Mechanism\u2019s strategy for 2023\u20132027. It is composed of the joint activities and common areas of work of the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the rolling workplan of the TEC and the Programme of Work of the CTCN.\nThe joint work programme brings together, for the first time the long-term strategies of the TEC and the CTCN and defines areas of focus for the mechanism as a whole, in order to elevate the performance of the Technology Mechanism and increase its impact.\u0026nbsp;\nThe event introduces the first joint work programme of the Technology Mechanism and the underlying activities that the TEC and the CTCN will implement to accelerate efforts on transformative climate technology development and transfer in order to support countries\u0027 efforts in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC, and to implement their national climate plans.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Launch15Nov_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-11-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/14\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Join WIPO and the CTCN for the launch of the Green Technology Book on 10 November","nid":"38287","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/join-wipo-and-ctcn-launch-green-technology-book-10-november","Body":"WIPO will launch its new flagship publication the Green Technology Book 2022 in partnership with the CTCN and Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Egypt (ASRT). \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\nThe Green Technology Book puts innovation, technology and intellectual property at the forefront in the fight against climate change.\nThis first edition focuses on climate-change adaptation and showcases 200 technologies readily available or in the making.\nJoin us November 10, 2022\n4.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.,\nRoom A\nEgyptian Pavilion\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/WIPO%20small.PNG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-11-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/08\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Youth: The next generation of climate tech innovators","nid":"38285","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/youth-next-generation-climate-tech-innovators","Body":"The COP27 event on 8 November at 14:00\u0026nbsp;entitled \u0022Youth: the next generation of climate tech innovators\u0022 will give youth innovators a platform to share their creative climate solutions with the world. Here we feature three stories that encapsulate the power of youth to brilliantly think outside the box, create solutions to complex climate challenges, and successfully scale up their solutions to a broad range of stakeholders, increasing their impact. \nJoin us at the event:\u0026nbsp;webcast is available\u0026nbsp;here.\u0026nbsp;\nVisit here for more information. \nbioTreasure\nIn the Middle East and North Africa Region, natural gas and fertilizer prices were three times as high as normal in 2021. In addition, 850,000 trees are cut down annually for firewood and 300 million people are impacted by improper waste management practices. \nThe founder, CEO and UN Young Champion of the Earth, Omar Badokhon, created bioTreasure as a \u2018sustainable solution for organic waste management to produce clean energy and biofertilizers.\u201d bioTreasure provides a sophisticated hardware platform for recycling organic waste using a fully tested digester system for organic waste, and biogas for cooking and fertilizer for households, which reduces organic waste and serves an additional source of income for rural communities.\nIn 2018, Omar designed and tested a mobile prototype, and by 2022, he and his team had developed a business plan with CAPEX contracts. During 2022-2024, they are planning for market acquisition in Yemen, and in 2025 and beyond, aiming for an expansion to Eastern Africa. Five institutions have substantially supported their work -- UNDP, UNEP, British Council, BCHR-WFP, and the Selah Foundation.\nA home scale biogas system by bioTreasure can eliminate 1-2 tons of waste per year, up to 6 tons CO2 eq per year, deliver 80% energy savings, reduce the workload of women and children between 1.5 and 3 hours per day, produce up to 8 tons of liquid and solid fertilizers as well as 2.5 to 3 hours of daily clean cooking fuel, and save 1.86 tons of fuelwood per year to fight deforestation. It is the only company providing these services that provides user-friendly design, good price and quality performance, and a 10-year expected product service time.\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \nYuDa: A vegan way into the leather industry\nThe leather industry creates carbon emissions and toxic wastewater, with 85% of products being nondegradable and thereby creating a large quantity of agricultural waste. Vegan leather is made from sugarcane agricultural waste, and exhibits several beneficial properties, including increased strength and a lifetime of 5-7 years. It is also waterproof, biodegradable, and much more affordable. Therefore, vegan leather is gaining steam. The market size for the vegan leather industry is projected to be $90 billion by 2025 with a 10% growth rate.\nDonia Ebrahim, founder and CEO, along with Yasmeen Mohsen, Ahmed Zayed, and Menna-tulla Sharaf formed YuDa in 2022 to produce vegan leather products.\nCompared to natural leather and other artificial and vegan types of leather, YuDa is the only one that can boast better biodegradability, better price, and durability. The team\u2019s general business plan is to move from serving as a local fashion brand to an industrial-scale leather sheet producer. The initial target market was furniture fcactories in Egypt. They then began forging partnerships with ecofriendly organizations (incluing a partnership with VeryNile), while progressing to an online marketing campaign, and culminating in the launch of their own brand accompanied by their own marketplace.\nYuDa\u2019s vegan leather is capable of recycling 250K tons of bagasse per month, decreasing carbon emissions by 20%, and improving air quality and public health. Its production is also contriuting to the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) 12, 13, and 15. \n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \nPtf plastfuel\nThe sad reality is that only 7% of plastic recycled. Lebanon dumps 200,000 tons of plastic waste yearly. And fuel prices have increased by 50% since 2020. However, the plastic-to-fuel technology market is expected to reach 26 billion by 2026. \nCharbel Abi Doumit, Charbel Sayah, and Andre Haddad are the team behind the creation of Ptf plastfuel. The team received mentoring by Total to produce the first prototype in 2021. The second protoype is being prepared to launch in 2023. In two years, the team will target about 20 facilities in Lebanon, and in 5 years, they hope to expand outside of Lebanon. Ultimately, Ptf plastfuel aims to be in use at sorting and recycling facilities, universities, and hospitals. \nFor 1 ton of plastic waste, Ptf can create 600 L of diesel oil and 250-300 of lighter oil. Using a circular and affordable process, it produces standard small sizes (200L, 500L, and 1000L). They expect that carbon emissions from plastic manufacturing from waste plastic oil will be reduced by 70%, that Ptf will contribute to 50% fewer emissions than incineration, and 40% fewer emissions using waste oil and diesel blend. In addition, Ptf will contribute to job creation, the circular economy and waste valorization. They are currently raising $150,000 to invest in a test for environmental standards, a production facility, and creation of a legal entity.\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/youth%20photo%20nov%208.PNG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-11-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/07\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Join us at COP27 on 9 November 13:15-14:45 for the Technology Mechanism event: Fostering technology innovation to support countries in implementing the Paris Agreement","nid":"38277","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/join-us-cop27-9-november-1315-1445-technology-mechanism-event-fostering","Body":"Wednesday, 09 November 2022 |\u0026nbsp;13:15 \u2013 14:45 GMT+2 | Room 1 Akhenaten\u0026nbsp;\nWatch livestream\u0026nbsp;here.\nArticle 10, paragraph 5 of the Paris Agreement states that accelerating, encouraging and enabling innovation is critical for an effective, long-term global response to climate change and to promote economic growth and sustainable development. Countries\u2019 capabilities to drive and enable climate technology innovation are therefore crucial. \u0026nbsp;\nThe technology framework, adopted at COP 24 in Katowice,\u0026nbsp;guides the work of the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp;- the two bodies of the Technology Mechanism - under the Paris Agreement. It identifies innovation as a key area of work for delivering environmentally and socially sound, cost-effective and better-performing climate technologies on a larger scale. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\nThe recent IPCC Sixth Assessment Report on Mitigation for the first time contained a chapter on \u2018innovation, technology development and transfer\u2019, highlighting the importance of adopting a systemic approach to innovation as an enabler of accelerated action on mitigation. It emphasizes that innovations occur in dynamic processes emerging from interactions between different actors and between research and development, economic application, and improvisation through learning by doing and learning by using. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\nAgainst this backdrop, innovation is poised to play a central role in the\u0026nbsp;first work programme of the Technology Mechanism for 2023-2027, as a major driver of the development and diffusion of transformative climate technology solutions. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nObjectives\nThis event aims to: \u0026nbsp;\n\nFacilitate a high-level dialogue among innovation leaders on their vision and actions on climate technology;\nAmplify voices from technology practitioners, innovators, and other stakeholders on their needs, success stories, and priorities regarding technology innovation and collaborative research, development, and demonstration; \u0026nbsp;\nPresent the current and future work of the Technology Mechanism on innovation, and discuss its role in fostering accelerated diffusion and upscaling of climate technologies. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nEvent programme\n13:15 - 13:17 |\u0026nbsp; OPENING\nAriesta Ningrum, Technology Manager, UNFCCC secretariat\n13:17 - 13:20 |\u0026nbsp; WELCOMING\nDaniele Violetti, Senior Director, UNFCCC secretariat\n13:20 - 13:28\u0026nbsp; | SCENE-SETTING\nAmbrosio Yobanolo del Real, Chair,\u0026nbsp;TEC\nOmedi Moses Jura, Chair,\u0026nbsp;CTCN Advisory Board\n13:28 - 13:36 | \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;ENLIGHTENING TALK\u0026nbsp;\nBertrand Piccard, Chairman,\u0026nbsp;Solar Impulse Foundation\n13:36 - 14:20\u0026nbsp; | ROUNDTABLE: PERSPECTIVES FROM INNOVATION LEADERS\nModerator:\u0026nbsp;Rose Mwebaza, Director,\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN)\nPanelists:\nBertrand Piccard, Chairman,\u0026nbsp;Solar Impulse Foundation\u0026nbsp;\nKirsten Dunlop, Chief Executive Officer,\u0026nbsp;Climate-KIC\nMikko Ollikainen, Manager,\u0026nbsp;Adaptation Fund\n14:20 - 14:40\u0026nbsp; |\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Q\u0026amp;A , TESTIMONIALS FROM INNOVATION UNDER THE TECHNOLOGY MECHANISM\n14:40 - 14:45 \u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;CLOSING AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FIRST TM WORK PROGRAMME 2023-2027\nAmbrosio Yobanolo del Real, Chair,\u0026nbsp;TEC\nOmedi Moses Jura, Chair,\u0026nbsp;CTCN Advisory Board\nPlease find more details on the TT:CLEAR website\u0026nbsp;here.\u0026nbsp;\nVisit the CTCN event page.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/TM%20side%20event%20flyer%20resized_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-11-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/06\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CO27 Press Conference,15 November, will officially launch the CTCN-Technology Executive Committee (TEC) joint work programme 2023-2027","nid":"38275","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/co27-press-conference15-november-will-officially-launch-ctcn-technology","Body":"At COP 27, the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) -- the two bodies of the Technology Mechanism under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) -- are launching\u0026nbsp;their first joint work programme\u0026nbsp;to significantly step up their collaboration, as well as the engagement of governments, multilateral organizations and other key stakeholders through cooperative action for advancing innovation and climate technologies that are urgently required to tackle climate change.\nA press conference on 15 November, 14:30-15:00, will announce the launch with remarks by UNEP\u0027s Executive Director Inger Andersen, and government officials\u0026nbsp;from United States, Germany, and Kenya.\u0026nbsp;\nUnder this new joint work programme, the Technology Mechanism will strengthen its provision of policy support and crucial technical assistance to countries as they seek to accelerate the development and transfer of climate technologies for both climate mitigation and adaptation in order to implement their national climate action plans.\nThe joint work programme incorporates components of the\u0026nbsp;CTCN\u2019s Third Programme of Work 2023-2027, also just launched, and the\u0026nbsp;TEC\u0027s rolling work plan for 2023-2027.\nVisit the CTCN event page.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/TechMechPav_0.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-11-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/07\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"The CTCN launches its Third Programme of Work 2023-2027 at COP27","nid":"38268","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-launches-its-third-programme-work-2023-2027-cop27","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nAt COP27, the CTCN is launching its third Programme of Work for\u0026nbsp; 2023-2027. This programme responds to the need to rapidly accelerate the shift towards climate resilience and emissions reduction, and aims to facilitate the implementation of mitigation and adaptation action, delivering transformational change and achieving sustainable outcomes and impacts.\nThe programme maintains its country-driven approach while seeking to enhance transformational impact and scale across its core areas through two proven technology enablers (national systems of innovation and digitalization) and five system transformations (water-energy-food nexus, buildings and infrastructure, sustainable mobility, energy systems, and business and industry).\nTo read the full official Programme of Work, visit here:\u0026nbsp;CTCN Official Document \u2013 Third Programme of Work 2023-2027\nTo read the summary document for the public, visit here:\u0026nbsp;CTCN Third Programme of Work 2023-2027 (summary for the public)\nIn addition, a press conference will be held at COP27 on 15 November to announce the launch the\u0026nbsp;first joint work programme\u0026nbsp;of the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the CTCN, which comprise the two bodies of the Technology Mechanism under the UNFCCC. This joint work programme aims\u0026nbsp;to significantly step up their collaboration, as well as the engagement of governments, multilateral organization and other key stakeholders through cooperative action for advancing innovation and climate technologies that are urgently required to tackle climate change.\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/coverphotoforPoW.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-11-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/06\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN at COP27","nid":"38267","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-cop27","Body":"As the implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism of the UNFCCC, the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp; plays a crucial role in facilitating the transfer of climate technologies.\u0026nbsp;Established by the Conference of Parties, the CTCN connects countries\u2019 technology goals with world-class expertise, providing targeted interventions that help unlock transformational climate change action.\u0026nbsp;It provides technical assistance at the request of developing countries on technology issues, offers access to information and knowledge on climate technologies, and fosters collaboration among climate technology stakeholders via its network of regional and sectoral experts.\nMeet the CTCN team at the 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm el Sheikh and follow virtually. Please see here\u0026nbsp;the events that the CTCN will be engaged in.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/cop27-logo.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-11-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/06\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Gender-Just Climate Solutions: Join us at COP27 for 2 events","nid":"38266","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/gender-just-climate-solutions-join-us-cop27-2-events","Body":"The Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards bring together environmental defenders from around the world who use a gender equality and women\u2019s rights approach when implementing the Paris Agreement to fight our climate crisis. Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) and the CTCN provide mentoring and support to bring these good practices to scale.\n\u201cThe annual mentoring workshops and online training sessions organized by WECF and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) are a highlight for Gender CCS outhern Africa,\u0022 says 2015 award winner Bertha Chiroro. \nThe prize and the accompanying mentorship programme has helped her to gain confidence and become a part South Africa\u0027s national climate policy. With real commitments from governments, e.g. in terms of\u0026nbsp;finance and technology, we can upscale these inclusive solutions to have a significant impact, not only locally but also, on the global level.\n\u201cThe incredible dynamism of the Gender Just Climate Solutions awardees network is a source of innovative and successful experiences that informs the CTCN\u2019s recommendations for gender-responsive technology transfer and development.\u201d \u2013 Rose Mwebaza, Director of the CTCN\nJoin us for 2 events at COP 27!\n1. Awards ceremony, November 14 @ 17:00\u0026nbsp;-\u0026nbsp;17:40\u0026nbsp;UTC+2\nOn Gender Day during COP27, join us for the Gender Just Climate Solutions annual awards ceremony \u0026amp; publication launch!\nSpeakers\n\u2013 2022 Award winners\n\u2013 Moderator:\u0026nbsp;Sascha Gabizon, Executive Director, WECF International\n\u2013 Keynote speakers:\u0026nbsp;Dr.\u0026nbsp;Rose Mwebaza,\u0026nbsp;CTCN Director, Representative of Kenya (tbc)\nMedia\nMedia are welcome to attend the event. UN Media accreditation is required. Please reach out to WECF (anne.barre@wecf.org) if you are interested in interviewing the participants.\nThis event will also be live streamed on the UNFCCC webcast page.\nand\n2. Showcasing event, November 15 @ 16:45\u0026nbsp;-\u0026nbsp;18:15\u0026nbsp;UTC+2 \nThis side event will showcase outstanding Gender Just Climate Solutions that are implemented around the world and transform the narrative on climate action.\nFind out more about the initiatives led by the\u0026nbsp;2022 Gender Just Climate Solutions Award winners\u0026nbsp;and how\u0026nbsp;previous winners\u0026nbsp;have successfully upscaled their action and have benefited from the Gender Just Climate Solutions mentoring programme.\nIncluding high-level speakers:\n\u2013 Mrs. Mona Neubaur, Minister of Economy, Industry and Climate protection, Nordrhein-Westfalen\n\u2013 Mr. Philippe Galland, Agence Francaise de D\u00e9veloppement\n\u2013 Mr. Omedi Moses Jura, Chair of the CTCN Advisory Board, Kenya\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/GJCS_COP27%20%283%29.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-11-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/04\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 10 new Network members","nid":"38130","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-10-new-network-members-2","Body":"10 new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in December. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. The Centre also serves as a platform for Network members to share their solutions and experience via the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;events such as the CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nMitiga Solutions.\u0026nbsp;Mitiga Solutions (Mitiga) is a firm specialized in evaluating and mitigating the impacts of social and natural hazards (volcanic eruptions, wildfires, etc.) with both a single- and multi- hazard perspectives. Mitiga develops and commercializes, amongst others, products to quantify natural and social hazard risks in order to improve preparedness and response plans and actions, assets insurability and urban and societal resilience.\nExtractives Baraza, Strathmore University.\u0026nbsp;Extractives Baraza is a multisector advocacy-neutral public platform, hosted at the Strathmore Extractives Industry Centre based at Strathmore University, which aims to facilitate access to information and foster meaningful stakeholder engagement in the extractives industry in Kenya and the broader African region. Extractives Baraza works to challenge perceptions, redefine stakeholder engagement practices in Africa\u2019s extractives sector and promote evidence based and impact driven research. \nImpact Water Solutions.\u0026nbsp;IWS is a South African-based Project Developer and Integrator offering a wide range of Independent Water Producer services across the African continent with a core offering of \u201cClean Water with Clean Energy\u201d, encapsulating the desire to become the \u201cWater Utility of Tomorrow\u201d. We assess, develop, finance, build and operate decentralised water infrastructure whilst maximising the potential of solar energy, respecting the environment and with flexible project delivery and service models.\nKorea National University of Transportation Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation.\u0026nbsp;We are an industry-academic cooperation support organization established in accordance with government regulations to share various applied technologies and experiences created by universities with industries and to contribute to the exchange of high-tech information with other organizations. We are actively promoting research and human resource development projects to provide infrastructure and human networks that can meet the needs of people and organizations around the world. In particular, the door is always open to help joint research and solve challenges with our expert professors, reaserchers, and staff.\nWaterSprint Limited.\u0026nbsp;WaterSprint is an independent knowledge company active where water, climate and agriculture domains meet IT innovations. Our experts aim to work without boundaries and provide fast-track delivery of their services and products to their partners and clients worldwide to achieve joint mandate of safeguarding the finite [natural] resources of the world. It has been created by a group of seasoned hydrologists, geohydrologists, geologists, river morphologists, project \/ water managers and practitioners belonging to different geographical boundaries and having diversified experience on their profiles.\nEML Consultants PLC.\u0026nbsp;EML is a listed consultancy company in Colombo Stock Exchange and was established in March 1993 to provide short and long term technical and management consultancy services to the Public, private, corporate and NGO sectors in Sri Lanka and worldwide. EML operates in a wide spectrum of areas including institutional development and management, human resources with environmental management and engineering, natural resources management, governance, water resources development, irrigation, solid waste management, water supply, sanitation\/wastewater disposal, community participatory planning, project management and financial management.\nTrust Consulting Engineers Private Limited.\u0026nbsp;TCE\u2019s activities cover the fields of construction engineering,highway engineering, hydraulic works and sanitary engineering, agriculture and rural development, transportation infrastructure, rural and urban planning, community facilities, industry and energy. Services provided range from resource investigations, development plans, feasibility studies, and preliminary and detailed design to works supervision and technical assistance.Clients include private organizations, individuals, churches and it\u2019s our objective that we widen our cliental base to public agencies at all levels of government and financing institutions.\nSatellite Applications Catapult Ltd.\u0026nbsp;The Satellite Applications Catapult is at the heart of the satellite services revolution, driving take-up of space technology and applications to shape, and sustain, the world of tomorrow. We\u2019re driven by how our actions help the organisations we work with, both large and small, bring new services to market. By connecting industry and academia we get new research off the ground and into the market more quickly. We are one of nine Catapults, uniquely established to transform the UK\u2019s capability for innovation in specific areas and to help drive future economic growth. We help organisations make use of, and benefit from, satellite tech.\nALLSWELL Co.,Ltd.\u0026nbsp;ALLSWELL is a special retrofitting company with guarantee conditions by various own \u0022air flow control\u0022 technology.\u0026nbsp;We have various retrofit engineering references for energy efficiency and facility performance improvement at various fields.\nBarranquilla+20 Foundation\u0026nbsp;We have organized initiatives since 2012 working on the strategic lines of climate change, biodiversity, and water and on the transversal lines of education, empowerment, governance, and planning. We are moved by the rescue of local knowledge and intergenerational equity to build resident cities and territories with low GHG emissions.\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;To facilitate the Network application process, the CTCN has recently launched\u0026nbsp;an online Network application form.\nIf you have any inquiries in submitting the application, please contact Daye Eom, CTCN Network Specialist (daye.eom@un.org) for support.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/PoW3_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-10-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/10\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UN Climate Technology Centre and Network\u2019s Advisory Board approves Third Programme of Work for 2023-2027 at its 20th meeting","nid":"37990","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-climate-technology-centre-and-network-s-advisory-board-approves-third","Body":"The Advisory Board of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) approved key decisions at its 20th meeting in Bonn, Germany, on 12-14 September, paving the way for the first ever joint Technology Mechanism Work Programme to be launched at COP27 together with the CTCN\u2019s sister body, the Technology Executive Committee (TEC).\n\u201cThe board passed the well-conceived five-year Programme of Work as well as the 2023 Operating Plan, among other important decisions. This is a positive indication that developing countries who look to the CTCN for technology support related to implementation of adaptation \u0026amp; mitigation objectives are bound to benefit,\u201d stated the CTCN\u2019s Board Chair, Moses Omedi Jura of Kenya.\nFollowing statements by the CTCN\u2019s host country, Denmark (represented by the Danish Foreign Ministry), and the CTCN\u2019s host agency, the United Nations Environment Programme, the new CTCN Programme of Work (2023-2027) was presented. The Programme was developed following an unprecedented global consultation process which sought the input of key stakeholders, including Advisory Board members, National Designated Entities, Network Members, and UNFCCC Constituencies and Constituted Bodies, among others. \n\u201cI must say I am extremely proud of all that we accomplished these past two weeks. This was really the culmination of a year\u2019s worth of work responding to the COP26 decisions in Glasgow. We established a new strategy for the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement processes to strengthen international cooperation on climate technologies to accelerate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. This new program will guide the work of the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the United Nations Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) for the next five years,\u201d commented Vice-Chair, Erwin Rose of the United States.\nThe main objectives of the CTCN Programme of Work are to build on the CTCN\u2019s mandate, including Technology Framework goals of the Paris Agreement, by introducing five priority areas (water-energy-food nexus, buildings and resilient infrastructure, electromobility, energy systems, and business and industry) to be informed and fostered by two recognized enablers of technological deployment and transfer, namely national systems of innovation and digitalization. \nAs part of the Advisory Board meeting, a joint TEC-CTCN session addressed matters pertaining to the full Technology Mechanism, where members of both bodies provided reflections on synergies between the two bodies, as well as the implementation of joint activities for 2022-2023, including those addressing gender and technology; technology and NDCs; monitoring and evaluation; and joint communication and outreach. TEC and CTCN members then turned to the TEC-CTCN Chapter of the 2022 Joint Annual Report and the Technology Mechanism Work Programme, both of which were endorsed.\nFor CTCN Advisory Board 20th meeting documents and presentations, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AB20mix.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-09-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/22\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"NDEs gather for African NDE Forum","nid":"37901","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ndes-gather-african-nde-forum","Body":"National Designated Entities (NDEs) from throughout Africa gathered at the Africa Climate Week to participate in the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network NDE Regional Forum for Africa. The main objectives of the Forum were to engage and empower stakeholders to drive climate action across countries, communities, and economies. Meeting participants discussed opportunities to advance climate action, address social inequalities and invest in development that is good for humanity and nature.\nAfrica Climate Week took place from\u0026nbsp; from 29 August to 2 September in Libreville, Gabon, and is seen as a crucial step on the road to COP27. The event engaged stakeholders in exploring resilience against climate risks, the transition to a low-emission economy, and partnerships to solve pressing challenges.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Africa%20NDE%20Forum%202022.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-09-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/02\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"First CTCN Networking event at the new Partnership and Liaison Office a success","nid":"37887","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/first-ctcn-networking-event-new-partnership-and-liaison-office-success","Body":"The first event in the new CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office in Songdo, Korea, was held Friday, 22 July 2022. The Networking event for Korean members, hosted by the CTCN and the Green Technology Centre (GTC), aimed to provide key insights and support to Network members seeking advice on implementing CTCN technical assistance, connecting with other Network members in similar fields to learn about successful technology transfer, and showcasing and receiving feedback about their own innovative climate solutions. \u0026nbsp;\nThe event focused on the idea of \u2018co-creation,\u2019 which can be defined as the collaborative design of common values (i.e., concepts, solutions, products, and services) that each one of the members, experts, and stakeholders all pursue. In every way, we are the experts in our own experiences. Taking this approach, the event introduced four volunteer Network members who had developed innovative solutions together and matched them with experts to provide immediate feedback on the solutions\u2019 feasibility and impact potential.\nThe first session explored challenges and lessons learned about scale-up following the completion of Korean pro bono technical assistance cases, underscoring insights gained from hands-on experiences delivering technical assistance in Tanzania, Laos, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. Session two matched the \u2018future champions\u2019 with thematic experts who provided more targeted technical feedback on solutions in two different sectors \u2013 agriculture\/food systems and innovative technologies.\u0026nbsp;\nThe feedback that was provided for both adaptation and mitigation solutions centered around several diverse elements that support the creation of marketable solutions, such as supply chain issues, importance of local partners, understanding users, distinguishing solutions from those of competitors, sustainability of solutions, and their ultimate replicability.\u0026nbsp;\nNetwork members departed the event better equipped with ideas on how to improve their technology solutions while having benefited from an opportunity to gain visibility and expand their own networks by forging connections with Climate Technology Network members, funders, and technical experts.\nThe overview booklet for the event featuring the itinerary and all speaker presentations is available below under Documents.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Video file\n              \n\n      \n  \n\n          \n\n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/PALODay2GOODphoto.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-08-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/24\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Application deadline extended: CTCN Seeking Young Climate Technology Innovators in the MENA Region","nid":"37886","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/application-deadline-extended-ctcn-seeking-young-climate-technology-innovators","Body":"The CTCN, in partnership with\u0026nbsp;SAFEEM\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;Seedstars, is calling all young innovators in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region who are creating climate technology solutions to join the Climate Innovation Labs, a three-day event during which the best projects will be selected to attend a 6-8 week Climate Innovation Academy Program. The labs will bring together youth innovators from across the MENA region, with the support of climate technology, entrepreneurship, and business experts, to explore design thinking tools to ideate and validate innovative solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation within selected sectors and technology fields. The program will help participants flex their entrepreneurial muscles and, by the end, create business solutions for enhanced climate action in response to climate change threats to the MENA region.\nIn 2020-2021, the Youth Climate Innovation Lab Program was successfully completed in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Each startup had the chance to pitch their solutions at a Youth Climate Innovation Lab Demo Day, where they were also afforded an opportunity to meet with investors, partners, and industry experts. Following the success of the project, the MENA edition aims to attract creative and talented innovators in the region.\nFor more information and to apply, please visit here.\nThe application deadline is 9 September 2022.\nYou can apply either as a team (a minimum of 2 members) or as individuals (who will be grouped into teams).\nFor Startup Teams:\n\nAlready formed team of at least 2 members who are tackling or looking to explore ideas in Climate change mitigation innovation and technologies. The criteria listed below for Individuals apply to the members of the team.\nStartups at idea or prototyping stage are welcome to apply.\n\nFor individuals:\n\nAnyone who is between 20 and 30 years old\nAttending university or has completed higher education\nAn aspiring or early-stage entrepreneur or student interested in building entrepreneurial muscle and launching an idea to address climate change\nPassionate about solving climate technology needs and challenges in the MENA, especially those listed in the focus challenges\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/SeedstarsSept9.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-08-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/23\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Vacancy Announcement: Senior Programme Management Officer (P5)","nid":"37885","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-announcement-senior-programme-management-officer-p5","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking a Senior Programme Management Officer, P5, for the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office located in Incheon City, Republic of Korea.\nThe application deadline is 21 September 2022. \nFor more information and to apply, please visit here. \nThe overall goal of this position is to increase engagement between the CTCN and the Green Climate Fund Secretariat (headquartered in the Republic of Korea), addressing the transformational changes envisioned in the Paris Agreement and the long-term vision on technology development and transfer. Under the direct supervision of the CTCN Director and overall supervision of the UNEP Chief, Energy and Climate Branch, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:\n\nEngage with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) secretariat and its accredited entities to build partnerships that will help to scale the work of the CTCN across countries and regions. Key will be the partnerships with the MDBs, national development banks, commercial banks, insurance entities, funds, and other private finance entities that would enable CTCN to scale its work to take what CTCN has been delivering to date to scale.\nCoordinate climate technology transfer policy development; reviews the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies on transformative climate technologies.\nEstablish strategic partnerships; manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics\/activities.\nTake the lead to develop, implement and evaluate the CTCN work programme of the partnership and liaison office; directs subordinates in programme development, implementation, monitoring and assessment; directs review of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; identifies and initiates follow-up actions.\nSupervise preparation of various written outputs (background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications); directs research and programme evaluation and presents information gathered from diverse sources.\nSupervise activities related to budget and funding (programme \/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and ensures preparation of related documents\/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).\nServe as an effective spokesperson and establishes collaboration and partnerships with key officials at all levels inside and outside the organization and ensures effective utilization, supervision and development of staff; guides, evaluates and mentors staff; leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries.\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019_09_30_UN_Gruppe_Foto_Portr%E2%94%9C%C2%AAt_0038_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-08-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/23\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"You\u0026#039;re invited to a webinar on 29 July: Opportunity for Low-Emission transportation in South Asia, Pacific \u0026amp; African regions","nid":"37828","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/youre-invited-webinar-29-july-opportunity-low-emission-transportation-south","Body":"As\u0026nbsp;a step forward towards low carbon transformation, Climate Technology Centre and\u0026nbsp;Network (CTCN) in partnership with\u0026nbsp;The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Green Technology Centre, South Korea (GTC-K) organized a 4-day workshop on \u201cOpportunity for Low-Emission transportation in South Asia , Pacific \u0026amp; African regions\u201d from 20-23 June 2022 in New Delhi with a objective to\u0026nbsp;conduct knowledge exchange and facilitate regional collaboration among countries\u0026nbsp;on low-carbon transportation, also focusing on electric mobility, amongst the countries from the Asia Pacific and African region and industry experts from India and South Korea. The workshop facilitated participants\u0026nbsp;from selected National Designated Entities (NDE) to undertake engagement with policymakers, automobile manufacturers, charging infrastructure developers, demand aggregators, researchers, electricity distribution experts, and other key stakeholders in the value chain.\nThe workshop was conducted in a hybrid format, and there were delegates from The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change, the Government of India, The Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) of the UNESCAP, as well as 10 participants from Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Ghana, Papua New Guinea, Cambodia, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Nauru, and few online. Different sessions of the workshop focussed on leveraging climate financing to scale low-emission transportation and exploiting smart technology in electric mobility. With a focus on manufacturing and technology, business and operational models, grid integration, leveraging climate funding, and smart technologies in mobility, many private sector industry experts provided their professional ideas and perspectives at the workshop. Participants also shared their experiences through discussions and presentations during the regional collaborative exercise. Participants gained real-time exposure through Industrial Visits at the Solar \u0026amp; Microgrid site, the Net Zero campus of TERI, Grid-connected Energy Storage systems and one of the largest rooftop plants in Delhi NCR under the Renewable Energy Service model. The visits have helped to promote the deployment of low-carbon transportation.\nWith this background, TERI is conducting a global webinar as a follow-up of the workshop, covering some of the best practices on low emission transport and disseminating the workshop\u0027s learnings and insights on 29th July 2022. \nDate: 29th July (0930 am to 1030 am Indian Standard Time) | Time: 60 min\nPlease register for the workshop:\nhttps:\/\/register.teriin.org\/webinar\/webinar_register.php?w_id=V0VCSU5BUl8xNjg=\nJoin link:\nhttps:\/\/teri-events.webex.com\/teri-events\/j.php?MTID=ma2c75cd85f078bc1b530852a2deb4603\nWebinar number:2511 977 6927\nWebinar password: aJZppDns535\nPlease find the detailed agenda as follows:\nAgenda:\nDate:\u0026nbsp;29th July (0930 am to 1030 am Indian Standard Time) | Time: 60 min\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\nTheme\n\n\n\n\n09:30-09:35\n\n\nWelcome Address\nMr. Girish Sethi, Program Director, TERI\n\n\n\n\n09:35-09:40\n\n\nKeynote Address\nDr. Clara Landeiro, Regional Manager Asia Pacific, CTCN\n\n\n\n\n09:40-10.15 \n\n\nCase studies on \u201cOpportunity for Low Emission Transportation in South Asia, Pacific \u0026amp; African regions\u201d\n\nMs. Rywon Yang, GTC-Korea (Cases studies from Korea)\nA representative by pManifold (Case studies from CTCN projects) *\nA representative by Ola Mobility (Case studies from India)\nMr. Sivam Sabesan, Charin eV (Aspects of eV, Charging Infrastructure)\n\n\n\n\n\n10:10-10.20\n\n\nOutcomes of the workshop organized for NDEs on \u201cOpportunity for Low Emission Transportation in South Asia, Pacific \u0026amp; African regions\u201d\nMs. Christie Anil Joseph, Research Associate, TERI \n\n\n\n\n10:20-10:25\n\n\nQ\u0026amp;A\n\n\n\n\n10:25-10:30\n\n\nConcluding Remarks\nDr. Clara Landeiro, Regional Manager Asia Pacific, CTCN\n\n\n\n\n*To be confirmed\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Clara_DelhiTERIevent_June22_0.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-07-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/27\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: CTCN project in Zambia","nid":"37827","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-ctcn-project-zambia","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance project:\nDevelopment of a framework and roadmap for a National Innovation System to foster low-carbon and climate resilient economic development in Zambia\nDeadline: 26 August 2022\nClimate variability and change has become a major threat to sustainable development in Zambia. The country is already experiencing climate induced hazards which include drought and dry spells, seasonal and flash floods and extreme temperatures. Some of these hazards, especially the droughts and floods have increased in frequency and intensity over the past few decades and have adversely impacted food and water security, water quality, energy and livelihoods of the people, especially in rural communities. The aggregated estimated total GDP loss by sector is in the range of USD 4,330-5,440 million.\nZambia has communicated clear ambitions of fostering innovation and aspires to become a prosperous low carbon and climate resilient middle income country by 2030 as enshrined in its Vision 2030. However, to date, most initiatives to increase its innovative capacities were uncoordinated and with limited success. Zambia requires a structured national innovation system to effectively foster innovation for a low-carbon and climate resilient economic development. The CTCN is supporting the development of a framework and roadmap for the introduction of a national innovation system by including key stakeholders in the development process and creating platforms for continuous engagement.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi20038.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/179108\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/SME%20clinics.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-07-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/27\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: CTCN project in South Africa","nid":"37826","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-ctcn-project-south-africa","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance project:\nDeveloping an STI-led cross-sectoral Circular Economy Roadmap for abating GHG emissions in South Africa\nDeadline: 12 August 2022\nThe UNFCCC has identified the Circular Economy as \u2018crucial for the Paris Climate Goals\u2019. On the premise that there is a strong link between climate change and materiality, the Global Circularity Gap Report (2012) argues that additional contributions to NDCs can be made by implementing dematerializing and decoupling Circular Economy strategies globally. While South Africa has identified the important role of the Circular Economy in combating climate change, a clear narrative and strategy to drive the shift to a green economy and economic growth is still missing. An overarching national circular economy policy strategy is needed to encourage coordination and collaborations amongst the government departments and its major stakeholders, including the private sector. The development of a Science, Technology and Innovation-led strategy in the form of a Roadmap for Circular Economy can present a strong policy coordination and planning tool for national departments to clarify their contributions and responsibilities.\nThe CTCN is supporting the Department of Science and Innovation to establish the appropriate cooperative process to develop a Circular Economy Roadmap for South Africa based on evidence-led and knowledge-based policy making to drive the transition to a circular economy from a systems perspective and taking into account the results of Material Flow Analysis.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi20039.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/179109\n\u0026nbsp;\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CEforSA.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-07-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/27\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: CTCN project in Congo","nid":"37823","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-ctcn-project-congo","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance project:\nIdentification of a tidal turbine technology for the electrification of small communities in the Republic of Congo\nDeadline:\u0026nbsp;8 August 2022\nIn the Republic of Congo, the electricity distribution network does not serve remote towns, those with low population density, and those where industrial activities are non-existent. The electrification of localities not yet connected to the main electricity grid is done through the installation of diesel generators. This fortuitous option is too expensive for rural populations because of the use and transport of fuel in these localities, which are often difficult to access, but also because of the operation and maintenance of the same installations. Generating sets are also a principal source of greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming.\nIn recent years, the country has been engaged in the construction of hydroelectric dams, which are installed close to major urban centres and industrial zones. Unfortunately, small communities are still deprived of this service and continue to use generators. In line with the implementation of the rural electrification policy, with clean energy and aware of the fact that Congo benefits from a dense hydrographic network, an end-of-training engineer\u0027s thesis on the electrification of a locality in southern Congo, carried out by a student of the Ecole Nationale Sup\u00e9rieure Polytechnique (ENSP) of the University of Brazzaville, evaluated the energy demand at about 338,679 kW. Thus, anticipating parameters such as natural population growth, it is envisaged that energy needs will increase, hence the opportunity to explore the possibility of withdrawing the use of generators, a source of GHG emissions, and replacing them with hydroelectric installations.\u0026nbsp;It is in this perspective that the Government of the Republic of Congo has addressed a request for technical assistance to the CTCN, with a view to creating a pilot site to be duplicated in other localities of the country. The main objective of the project is to identify a suitable technology and equipment for the production of hydropower via a tidal turbine system for the electrification of a small locality in Kibossi as a pilot site.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi20034.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/179017\n\u0026nbsp;\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Hydropowerplant.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-07-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/26\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Congratulatory message from UNEP\u0026#039;s Executive Director on the launch of the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office","nid":"37818","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/congratulatory-message-uneps-executive-director-launch-ctcn-partnership-and","Body":"On the occasion of the 21 July launch of the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office in Songdo, UNEP Executive Director Inger Anderson delivered congratulatory remarks by video.\u0026nbsp;\u0022This new Partnership and Liaison Office will build on the CTCN\u2019s efforts to ensure that countries the world over can access the technologies they need to build energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient societies.\u0022\nWatch the recording here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AI4I7903%20%282%29.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-07-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/25\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"It\u0026#039;s official: The CTCN opens its Partnership and Liaison Office in Songdo","nid":"37809","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/its-official-ctcn-opens-its-partnership-and-liaison-office-songdo","Body":"UN Climate Technology Centre and Network launches Partnership and Liaison Office in Korea\nSongdo, 21 July 2022 \u2013 The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) has opened its Partnership and Liaison Office in Songdo, Incheon City, Republic of Korea. The Office aims to open new avenues of collaboration on technology development and transfer support to combat climate change and build resilient societies.\nOfficially launched on 21 July, the Partnership and Liaison Office was established in partnership with the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT and Incheon Metropolitan city, following an agreement signed with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) \u2013 the CTCN\u2019s host institution \u2013 in late 2021.\nThe main objectives of the Partnership and Liaison Office are to strengthen existing efforts on innovation and collaborative research, development, and demonstration through greater collaboration with various organizations working on climate change issues, and to enhance the linkage between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Specifically, the Office will support capacity building activities for National Designated Entities (161 national climate technology focal points selected by their governments to coordinate in-country Technology Mechanism activities) \u0026nbsp;in developing countries; serve as a centre of excellence on research, development, and demonstration on climate technologies; and promote North-South, South-South and triangular collaboration on research, development, and demonstration. \nSpeaking at the event, Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP, stated: \u201cThis new Office will build upon the CTCN\u2019s efforts to ensure that countries the world over can access the technologies they need to build energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient societies. The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is clear: research and development, together with improved international cooperation, can accelerate the diffusion and deployment of climate technologies necessary to reach net-zero by 2050. This in essence, is the goal of the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office.\u201d\nMr. Jong-Ho Lee, Minister of Science and Information and Communication Technologies of the Republic of Korea, said: \u0022We are pleased to host the world\u0027s first CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office and will fully support the activities of the Office to overcome the global climate crisis through climate technology cooperation. Based on Korea\u2019s excellent climate technology and technology transfer capacity, continuous efforts will be made by the Korean Government to actualize the developed country-developing country climate technology cooperation model\u201d. \nAt the opening ceremony, Korea also announced the launch of a Committee for Climate Technology Cooperation, which aims to plan and implement best practices of climate technology transfer to developing countries.\nMr. Jeong-Bok Yoo, Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City, stated, \u0022With the opening of the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office, we expect that Songdo of Incheon City will grow into a centre of cooperation for the response to climate change as well as the platform for the advancement of excellent domestic climate technology industries into overseas markets. We will spare no effort in supporting this new Office by helping its stable settlement and playing a bridging role in enhancing cooperation with the Green Climate Fund.\u0022\nFollowing the official launch of the Partnership and Liaison Office, the CTCN and Green Technology Center (GTC) will, on 22 July, host Korean members of the Climate Technology Network at a networking event on co-creating climate solutions. The event will identify best practices in scaling up technology transfer, and present lessons learned from Korean pro bono technical assistance delivered to developing countries via the CTCN. Four network members will showcase their innovative technology solutions and receive targeted technical feedback from thematic experts and mentors. Participating Korean Network members, who represent the largest group of Climate Technology Network members in any country, will gain insight into implementing CTCN technical assistance and identifying feasible strategies to scale up technology solutions. Participants will also develop ideas to improve technology impact while benefiting from the opportunity to gain visibility by forging connections with Climate Technology Network members, funders, and technical experts.\nSee the photo gallery for the official launch event.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Opening_portrait_PALO.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-07-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/21\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Take the WIPO Green survey on climate change adaptation technologies","nid":"37806","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/take-wipo-green-survey-climate-change-adaptation-technologies","Body":"The\u0026nbsp;World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)\u0026nbsp;is a United Nations Agency based in Geneva, Switzerland. WIPO supports innovation and leads the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all.\n\nWIPO GREEN\u0026nbsp;actively promotes environmental friendly technologies and solutions in relation to food security, climate change, and the environment.\nWIPO GREEN is conducting a short online survey to help understand how climate change impacts the world and what you\u2019re doing to adapt.\u0026nbsp;This information will be used as part of a new WIPO flagship publication on green technology for climate change adaptation to be launched at the next UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP27) in November 2022.\u0026nbsp;The survey is short and straightforward with only two core questions, and is available in\u0026nbsp;English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian. Japanese will be available shortly.\nFor this survey, WIPO GREEN is primarily interested in individual testimonials.\nSee here for a link to the survey.\nRead more about the survey here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Wind%20power_2_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-07-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/19\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"The critical role of technology in fighting climate change highlighted at Climate Change Conference in Bonn","nid":"37774","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/critical-role-technology-fighting-climate-change-highlighted-climate-change","Body":"A new article highlighting the Technology Mechanism\u0027s contributions to the 56th Sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies in Bonn is now available here. The article highlights two technology topics that were salient at this year\u0027s conference: providing technology support to developing countries in implementing their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and fostering technologies to strengthen coastal and ocean adaptation. As highlighted by the UNFCCC, these topics are important to achieving both the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\n\u201cTechnology gives the world what is possible to help NDCs be more ambitious,\u201d\u0026nbsp;said\u0026nbsp;Ambrosio Yobanolo de Real of Chile, Chair of the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) at an event called \u0022Technology\u0027s role in constructing more ambitious NDCs,\u0022 which was jointly hosted by the TEC and the CTCN.\u0026nbsp;\nWatch the recording of the event\u0026nbsp;here.\nOmedi Moses Jura, chair of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Advisory Board, offered an overview of the key findings of a new TEC-CTCN\u0026nbsp;joint publication, also emphasizing strategies to overcome technical, financial and institutional challenges related to the uptake of technologies. The TEC and the CTCN will update the joint publication next year.\u0026nbsp;\nKudzai Ndidzano, Deputy Director of Climate Change Management in Zimbabwe, presented a recently completed CTCN technical assistance project to develop circular economy roadmaps for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the waste sector in Zimbabwe, which contributed to the setting of waste targets in the country\u0027s revised NDC. The waste targets have led to a 7% improvement toward the NDC\u0027s emission reduction target.\nAdditionally, an event on the adoption of innovative approaches integrating technology and nature to enhance the resilience of coastal and ocean-dependent communities was held during the \u0022Ocean and climate change dialogue,\u0022 during which\u0026nbsp;the TEC Chair launched a\u0026nbsp;joint policy brief\u0026nbsp;with recommendations on scaling up approaches that combine technology with nature-based solutions. The brief was produced by the TEC, Nairobi Work Programme (NWP) Expert Group on Oceans, IUCN, and Friends of EbA (FEBA) in 2021 as part of\u0026nbsp;Technology Day. It\u0026nbsp;provides an overview of the value of integrated adaptation solutions and the challenges and opportunities to\u0026nbsp;increase their uptake.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Zimbabwe.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-07-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/06\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Engagement at the 56th Sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies","nid":"37768","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-engagement-56th-sessions-unfccc-subsidiary-bodies","Body":"The 56th Sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies took place from 6 - 16 June 2022, in Bonn, Germany -\u0026nbsp;the first in-person SBs since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Several new dialogues were introduced based on processes initiated at COP 26 in 2021, including the Glasgow\u2013Sharm el-Sheikh work programme on the global goal on adaptation, the Glasgow Dialogue on loss and damage, the new collective quantified goal on climate finance, and an annual Ocean Dialogue. \nIt was a very busy and productive series of meetings and events for the CTCN, and an excellent opportunity to engage with a multitude of Parties, organizations, and agencies about ongoing and future collaboration and the development of the CTCN\u2019s Third Programme of Work (PoW) under development for 2023-2027. The CTCN also followed the discussion of the\u0026nbsp;three main technology-related negotiation tracks, which focused on linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Finance Mechanism, the Technology Mechanism Periodic Assessment, and the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer. \nThe CTCN held meetings and discussions with a broad range of stakeholders over the course of the sessions with numerous countries and country groups to request input on technology priorities for the 3rd Programme of Work (PoW) 2023-2027, currently under development and which will be launched this fall. The CTCN and Technology Executive Committee (TEC) organized a meeting with 30 National Designated Entities to share progress on the development of the PoW, to seek further input, and to provide them with an opportunity to ask questions and share priorities for their countries. Meetings were also held with representatives of several Central Asian countries to discuss the CTCN\u2019s potential support to enable technology innovation in the region. The CTCN also met with representatives from the Republic of Korea to discuss the upcoming PoW and the launch of the Partnership and Liasion Office in July in Songdo, Korea.\nAdditionally, the CTCN met with the Egyptian COP27 presidency to discuss the launch of the PoW, as well as the European Union, G-77 and China, U.S. Department of State, and other major groups including the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Alliance of Small Island Developing States. Several bilateral meetings were held with countries regarding upcoming requests for CTCN technical assistance. Meetings were also held with the UNFCCC Secretariat, as well as the Financial Mechanism and financial constituted bodies, including the Green Climate Fund and Adaptation Fund, under which the Adaptation Fund for Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) Programme is currently launching its 3rd call for applications. \nThe CTCN Advisory Board chairs participated in a meeting with co-chairs of the ad hoc work programme on the new collective quantified goal (NCQG) on climate finance for 2022, Italy and Trinidad and Tobago, and representatives of constituted bodies under the Convention and the Paris Agreement with the aim to explore synergies with the NCQG. \nLastly, the CTCN met with UNFCCC Constituency groups, including the Business NGO constituency group, and the Women and Gender Constituency to discuss areas of collaboration and the PoW. The CTCN participated in the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform\u2019s (LCIPP) workshop on \u201cRespectfully engaging with local communities and indigenous peoples through human-rights-based engagement: examples from national and regional climate policymaking,\u201d which aimed to enhance the knowledge and capacity of Parties, constituted bodies, and other stakeholders for meaningful engagement with indigenous peoples and local communities.\u0026nbsp; Following the workshop, the CTCN discussed possible areas of collaboration with LCIPP and UNFCCC. \nEvents. The TEC and CTCN jointly hosted a side event entitled \u201cTechnology\u2019s role in constructing more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs),\u201d while the CTCN also participated in a side event hosted by the UNFCCC Means of Implementation division on \u0022Supporting the implementation of technologies through technology needs assessments (TNAs) and NDCs.\u201d The CTCN-UNDP publication \u201cAfrica Innovates II\u201d showcasing climate innovators was shared at a closed event of the Africa Group of Countries in advance of the official launch. \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/BonnSBs2022.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-07-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/04\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New publication: Climate Change Adaptation Good Practices by Japanese Private Sector in Developing Countries","nid":"37737","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-climate-change-adaptation-good-practices-japanese-private","Body":"A new report by Japan\u2019s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) showcases private sector involvement in climate change adaptation activities. As the world has faced increasing extreme weather events and natural disasters that are impacting lives and livelihoods, adaptation measures have become critical to reducing these impacts and preparing for risks. METI underscores that the engagement of the private sector in adaptation activities is also necessary for its own sustainable growth, and has increasingly promoted private sector participation in adaptation activities overseas. This report showcases a set of good adaptation practices as exemplified by Japanese companies in developing countries across a range of sectors. Each good practice is categorized into one or more of seven promising areas in which private companies are making international contributions in the field of adaptation: resilient infrastructure against natural disasters, sustainable energy supply, food security and strengthening food productive base, health and sanitation, climate monitoring and early warning, secure resources and sustainable water supply, and climate change finance. The practices are also linked to relevant SDGs. \nTo read the report, visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/METI.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-06-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/30\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"The CTCN steers efforts to unlock opportunities for low-emission transportation in Asia Pacific \u0026amp; Africa Regions","nid":"37736","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-steers-efforts-unlock-opportunities-low-emission-transportation-asia","Body":"Global dependence on fossil fuels in the transport sector has been a key driver of climate change and air pollution. Among countries in\u0026nbsp;South Asia, the Pacific \u0026amp; African Region, motorized transport accounts for a large share of total GHG emissions. The swift replacement of internal combustion engines (ICE Vehicles) with Electric Vehicles (EVs) is imperative to decarbonize the transport sector. \nThe CTCN has been supporting 15 countries globally through its technical assistance on the development of policies, action plans, and feasibility studies related to low emission transport. The CTCN, in partnership with\u0026nbsp;The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Green Technology Centre, South Korea (GTC-K), organized a 4-day workshop, 20-23 June, in Delhi to\u0026nbsp;facilitate knowledge exchange and regional collaboration among countries\u0026nbsp;from the Asia Pacific and African regions, and sector\/ industry experts from India and South Korea, on low-carbon transportation, focusing on electric mobility. Ten National Designated Entities participated.\u0026nbsp; \nTo steer this effort, TERI and GTC-K provided a background paper outlining\u0026nbsp;ways to transition existing fossil fuel-based fleets and promote electrification in developing economies. The paper reviewed the best practices from selected countries, highlighted the importance of\u0026nbsp;the transport sector in addressing climate change impacts, and recommended possible policy interventions to address the challenges\u0026nbsp;identified among selected countries. \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Clara_DelhiTERIevent_June22.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-06-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/30\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: CTCN project in Panama","nid":"37731","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-ctcn-project-panama","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance project:\nDesign of an Adaptation Plan for the Power Generation Sector in Panama\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline: 18 July 2022\nPanama is vulnerable to the effects of climate change, including fluctuating rainfall patterns and tropical storms, which have inflicted serious damage in recent years. Currently, 45% of Panama\u2019s installed electricity generation capacity comes from hydroelectric sources, which are susceptible to capacity loss for prolonged periods due to either extreme drought, or intense rain and flooding. To avoid blackouts, the country has resorted to the use of thermal generation plants that rely on fossil fuels. The linear transmission system linking opposite ends of the country has not been configured to account for the effects of climate change, and while these impacts are evident in the stability of the power generation system,\u0026nbsp; little\u0026nbsp; attention has been given thus far to the sector\u2019s vulnerability. Ensuring the sustainable development of the energy sector requires assessing these impacts along the sector\u2019s supply chain to identify current knowledge gaps and areas for the development and implementation of measures that can increase resilience while reducing GHG emissions, as energy is also a target sector for mitigation.\nThe ultimate development of a Power Generation Sector Adaptation Plan will support the country\u0027s preparedness to avoid or reduce future costs arising from extreme weather events, and the mainstreaming of climate considerations into the sector\u0027s infrastructure and value chains. The planning document will enable decision-making related to resilient\u0026nbsp;investments\u0026nbsp;in different regions and cities of the country.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/176640\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19927.pdf\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Panama_electric.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-06-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/29\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: CTCN project in Jamaica","nid":"37725","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-ctcn-project-jamaica","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance project:\nEnhancing multi-scalar mapping and research on food security risk due to the impacts of climate change on rural and urban environments\nDeadline: 29 June 2022\nJamaica is highly dependent on imported food, putting approximately 13% (400,000) of Jamaica\u2019s population at risk of food insecurity. As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), Jamaica is also vulnerable to the negative impacts associated with climate change, such as the loss of agricultural land due to direct erosion, temporal flooding and contamination of the agricultural soil via salination, which can impact livelihoods, production and economic output. The situation has been further compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic.\nWhile the agricultural producing parishes across the island are well known, significant knowledge and technology gaps still remain. Policy makers as well as sector stakeholders have so far been unable to identify all of the food insecure regions across the island that are increasingly vulnerable to climate change. Knowledge on the spatial distribution of current and future food security risks across the island from the community scale to the parish level is therefore critical. The CTCN aims to support Jamaica through technical assistance that bolsters adaptive capacity and resilience in the agriculture sector.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/175267\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19859.pdf\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Jamaica_TA.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-06-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/27\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: CTCN project in Tanzania","nid":"37713","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-ctcn-project-tanzania","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance project:\nDeveloping a national framework for deploying and scaling up E-Mobility in Tanzania\nDeadline: 8 July 2022\nTanzania is largely dependent on imported fossil and unrefined biomass fuels for economic and transport activities. The country\u2019s primary mode of transport is motor vehicles, which create emissions. Due to its rapid urbanization and increasing individual motorization, traffic congestion and air pollution have increased alongside GHG emissions.\u0026nbsp;In line with its National Transport Policy, which envisions improving the transport sector\u2019s efficiency, cost-effectiveness, accessibility and environmental degradation, Tanzania is seeking technical assistance for the development of an e-mobility program and implementation framework. The country has implemented policies and strategies to promote renewable energy technologies in various sectors of the economy. However, there has been no specific initiative or effort directly targeting e-mobility, nor any accompanying standards, guidelines, or regulations.\nThe overall objective is to develop a national e-mobility program and implementation framework. The policy and the implementation framework will include the development of a technology roadmap, suitable investment plans, a detailed feasibility study for the selected interventions, and capacity development activities for relevant stakeholders.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19938.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/176926\n\u0026nbsp;\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Tanzania_EM_TA_2022_big.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-06-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/24\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNFCCC SB56 Side Event: Supporting the implementation of technologies through TNAs and NDCs","nid":"37704","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unfccc-sb56-side-event-supporting-implementation-technologies-through-tnas-and","Body":"The UNFCCC Means of Implementation division organized a side event on supporting the implementation of technologies through technology needs assessments (TNAs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) on 6 June with support of the UNEP-Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC), NDC Partnership and the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN).\nThe event aimed to enhance understanding of the synergies between TNAs and NDCs, to highlight countries\u2019 experiences, and to learn about funding opportunities for TNAs. More than 100 participants attended the side event physically and virtually, including governmental agencies and institutions, private sector representatives, NGOs, and other technology community stakeholders. \nDaniele Violetti opened the event, highlighting a strong need for the mainstreaming of prioritized technologies into NDCs, followed by a UNEP-CCC presentation describing experiences managing the global TNA project. The secretariat presented the fourth TNA synthesis report and its main findings, while the CTCN shared its experience implementing technology projects in developing countries supported by the Green Climate Find (GCF). The NDC Partnership elaborated on its efforts to use technology information from TNAs in facilitating the updating of NDCs. ENDA Energie from Senegal spoke about their experiences in supporting African countries on project proposals. Thailand presented technology projects and explained how they are prepared for financing by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the GCF. \nThe side event continued with a rich Q\u0026amp;A session, during which several participants expressed concern that a large technology implementation gap still exists in many developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing states. It was acknowledged that side events like this one bring together experienced actors to share knowledge and stimulate collaboration with a view to address this gap.\nParticipants agreed there are several crucial elements comprising technology development and transfer, namely economic and financial, legal and regulatory, institutional and organizational capacities, and information and awareness, that must be aligned and addressed holistically to achieve success. It was noted that many TNA countries have benefited from the new Technology Executive Committee (TEC) guidebook on TAPs. Using the new guidebook, Parties were better able to identify the specific actions needed for successful technology implementation and to develop indicative investment and technology inclusive proposals.\nParticipants noted that countries seldom see the TNA as a stand-alone process, but rather as one that complements national mitigation and adaptation policies and plans. Several countries reported linkages between their TNA and NDCs, with some consulting TNAs and TAPs in their preparation. There was broad consensus that garnering private sector commitment to governmental work on technologies remains difficult and that it is important to manage expectations. \nLastly, participants agreed that a 2022 event focused on global TNA implementation would be beneficial to discuss further experiences and lessons learned, and to focus on enablers of technology development and transfer with the view to further accelerate implementation.\nFor more information about the TNA side event, please visit here. \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/TNASideEvent.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-06-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/11\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Recording available: UNFCCC Technology Mechanism Side Event at SB56 - Technology\u2019s role in constructing more ambitious NDCs","nid":"37703","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/recording-available-unfccc-technology-mechanism-side-event-sb56-technology-s","Body":"The Technology Mechanism side event at SB56, hosted jointly by the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the CTCN, was opened by Daniele Violetti, UNFCCC, and Ambrosio Yobanolo de Real, Chile, Chair of the TEC, who emphasized the importance of the joint work between the TEC and the CTCN. He noted the importance of the upcoming joint work programme, especially in the lead-up to 2030, a critical period for the fight against climate change. Omedi Jura, chair of the CTCN Advisory Board, also provided introductory remarks and offered an overview of the key findings of the TEC-CTCN joint publication, Stimulating the Uptake of Technologies in Support of Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation. \nMs. Anne Barre of the Women and Gender Constituency moderated the event, providing a platform for Ambuj Sagar of the Indian Institute of Technology and IPCC author; Kudzai Ndidzano, Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, \u0026amp; Hospitality, Zimbabwe; Lennox Alexander Gladden, Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, Belize; and Estefan\u00eda Ardila Robles, NDC Partnership. \nMr. Sagar spoke about enhancing synergies between NDC implementation and developmental aspirations, and seizing the opportunities that technology offers for future NDCs. Providing a country perspective, Mr. Ndidzano presented a recent CTCN technical assistance project to develop a circular economy roadmap for the waste sector, describing how Zimbabwe explored the great potential in the waste sector to formulate waste targets for both the mitigation and adaptation components of their revised NDC. Mr. Gladden spoke about the inclusive approach used to update Belize\u2019s NDC. This \u201cwhole of society\u201d approach promoted a high level of engagement, incorporating indigenous knowledge and fostering a sense of ownership for local communities.\u0026nbsp;Ms. Robles commended countries on the progress made since the first round of NDCs, acknowledging that countries are now better articulating their technology needs. She has seen a growing interest in strengthening enabling environments for greener investments and on mainstreaming technology needs into green recovery strategies.\nA lively discussion followed regarding inclusivity, effective technology uptake and what success looks like for a diverse set of countries. Questions were posed regarding technology needs and gaps and the best ways forward to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. Panelists touted the importance of updated technology needs assessments that can inform more ambitious NDCs, and of investing in applied technologies tailored to country-specific needs while realizing there are no \u2018one size fits all\u2019 technological solutions that are suited to every country.\nRose Mwebaza, CTCN Director, closed the session by commending the hard work and dedication of the panelists and the commitment of the Technology Mechanism. She emphasized the role of innovation and the need to increase collaboration with NDEs on NDC endeavors going forward.\nYou can watch the recorded event here.\nThe two entities of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, the TEC and CTCN, will continue their joint work in 2022 and 2023 on exploring technology\u2019s role in constructing more ambitious NDCs. If you would like to share your comments or experiences regarding this theme, you are welcome to write to the CTCN at ctcn@un.org\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/SBTECEvent_Panel.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-06-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/10\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards 7th edition is now open!","nid":"37698","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/gender-just-climate-solutions-awards-7th-edition-now-open","Body":"The Gender Just Climate Solutions\u0026nbsp;Award\u2019s 7th edition is now open!\u0026nbsp;If you are part of a gender-responsive and sustainable climate initiative, then apply for the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards!\nFor more details, see here.\u0026nbsp; \nTo support and scale up efforts addressing the climate crisis from a feminist perspective, WECF International \u0026amp; the Women and Gender Constituency invite grassroots organisations to send their applications.\nThe Gender Just Climate Solutions Mentoring Programme helps awardees scale up their transformative initiatives. Each year, awardees are invited to the UN climate negotiations and spend two full days in a capacity-building workshop. Awardees receive a year-long support via tailored webinars and online trainings.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/3.%20IM2.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-06-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/07\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Vacancy Announcement: International Communications Expert","nid":"37694","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-announcement-international-communications-expert","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking an International Communications Expert. \nThe application deadline is 17 June 2022. Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date.\nIn this position, the consultant will provide communication services in order to generate awareness of the CTCN and will work in close coordination with the CTCN Knowledge and Communications Manager.\nIn particular, he\/she will support:\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Implementation of the 2022 communications work plan;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Drafting and distribution of regularly occurring e-newsletter to stakeholders;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Drafting and frequently publishing content on the CTCTN Website and Social Media channels;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Gathering information, conducting interviews, and composing draft content for use in CTCN case studies, reports, presentations and promotional materials;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Drafting press releases;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Conducting media outreach;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Implementation of the CTCN\u0027s communication strategy for the Adaptation Fund Climate Adaptation Innovation fund;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Assisting in developing CTCN videos in terms of planning, procurement and content guidance;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Coordinating photography procurement of CTCN technical assistance\/events for use in communications materials;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Organizing CTCN exhibitions and\/or pavilions at major events;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Monitoring and evaluating CTCN communication activities;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Preparing documentation related to communications procurement;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Assisting in communications-related collaboration with host institutions and new\/key partners, assisting in promoting climate technology dialogue and developing partnerships;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Assisting on event organization (provide support for COP 27 (side events, exhibition, media coverage) \u0026amp; other events; support CTCN Regional Forums);\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Support in the planning, and assist with the execution, of trainings and workshops led by the Knowledge \u0026amp; Communications Manager (i.e. Climate Youth Innovation Labs).\nFor more information, please visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019_09_30_UN_Gruppe_Foto_Portr%E2%94%9C%C2%AAt_0038.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-06-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/03\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"The CTCN seeks your input on the development of its 3rd Programme of Work (2023-2027)","nid":"37692","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeks-your-input-development-its-3rd-programme-work-2023-2027","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nAs the implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism, the CTCN serves as a trusted technology partner, matching developing country needs for climate change-related technology equipment, methods, capacity building and policy advice with world-class expertise. The CTCN\u2019s activities are guided by multi-year Programmes of Work (PoW) that follow a country-driven approach aligning with the Technology Framework of the Paris Agreement.\nThe CTCN is now developing its third Programme of Work (2023-2027) through a consultative and inclusive approach, reaching out to all key stakeholders \u2013 including National Designated Entities, Network members, donors, advisory board, and UNFCCC constituency groups -- to provide reflections, perspectives, and expectations that will importantly inform the development of this PoW.\nWe\u2019d like to thank those who have already joined our virtual consultations for your valuable contributions. We continue to seek feedback and would be interested in hearing from you in the coming days on our three service areas: technical assistance, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. What has worked well? What can the CTCN do differently? How can we better deliver on our mandate to be demand-driven in our provision of technical assistance to countries, and how can we better support them in achieving their NDCs? How can the CTCN scale up its activities while remaining demand-driven? We want to hear from you. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nPlease send your feedback to: ctcn@un.org.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/PoW3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-06-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/02\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNFCCC Technology Mechanism Side Event at SB56","nid":"37684","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unfccc-technology-mechanism-side-event-sb56","Body":"The UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) invite you to a side event at SB56 on Thursday, 9 June 2022 from 18:30 - 20:00, Kaminzimmer, World Conference Center, Bonn.\nThe event will also be live-streamed here\nThe TEC and the CTCN collaborated to produce a joint publication on the role of technology for NDC implementation, which revealed that\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;countries recognize the importance of technology in implementing adaptation and mitigation actions in order to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement. It also highlights a number of recommendations on how to further stimulate the uptake of climate technologies to accelerate Parties\u2019 efforts toward achieving their NDC targets, including:\n\nCatalyzing the development and use of action-oriented technology roadmaps in line with NDC targets and the goals of the Paris Agreement;\nCreating enabling environments for increased uptake of technologies, including through effective stakeholder engagement and innovative financing approaches;\nEnhancing capacities of technology stakeholders;\nCreating success stories that demonstrate local economic and social benefits achieved through the increased uptake of technologies; and\nFostering inclusive, participatory, and equitable processes and approaches.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nIn view of the next submissions of updated NDCs, this side event will discuss how to further mainstream technology in NDCs and stimulate support for and uptake of climate technologies to contribute to more ambitious NDCs.\nThe objectives are to raise awareness of the role of technology in NDCs, and promote the exchange of views among stakeholders involved in developing NDCs to identify ways to further integrate technology considerations.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Flyer%20TM%20Side%20event1_SB56.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-05-31T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/31\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: CTCN projects in Zimbabwe and Peru","nid":"37655","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-ctcn-projects-zimbabwe-and-peru","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance projects:\nDevelopment of Green Building Standards for Zimbabwe\nDeadline: 3 June 2022\nAccording to the Global Climate Risk Index for 2021, Zimbabwe was amongst the world\u2019s 10 most affected countries by climate change in 2019. The last three decades have seen increased variability in the seasonal distribution of rainfall, an increase in day-time and night-time average temperatures, increased incidences of intense rainfall interspaced by long dry spells, and late onset and early secession of rains. Zimbabwe has also seen an increase in extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, flash floods and tropical cyclones. The impacts of climate change in Zimbabwe are being felt throughout all sectors of the economy, including the infrastructure sector.\nThere is now, to a greater extent, a desire to develop policies, tools and regulations as an approach ensuring sustainable development within the built environment through waste reduction and efficient provision of infrastructure. There is an urgent need to look at domestic systems and modify them through establishing new building systems and practices based on green thinking and applications. As a result, Zimbabwe needs to develop sustainable practices, there is a need to improve the environmental and economic performance of new and existing commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. In order to make green building practices easier to implement, the ultimate goal is to develop technical services and resources for determining the greenness of buildings based on an appropriate green building compliance system.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/174094\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19805.pdf\n\u0026nbsp;\nDiagnosis, optimization and redesign of the meteorological, hydrological, agrometeorological and atmospheric surveillance observational system to combat climate change in Peru\nDeadline: 3 June 2022\nPeru is vulnerable to the increased intensity and frequency of extreme events due to climate change, such as floods produced by El Ni\u00f1o, droughts, frosts, fires in the Amazon, and the retreat of the Andean glaciers. Mitigation targets were set for Peru\u2019s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in the energy, industrial processes, agriculture, land use, land use change and forestry and waste sector. Likewise, adaptation measures were established for five prioritized sectors, including water, health, fisheries and aquaculture, forest and agriculture, and more recently transport and tourism. For all of these targets, early warning systems are a key mechanism to combat the increased risk and depend fundamentally on observation systems. The input of highly accurate meteorological and hydrological information to identify the temporal and spatial distribution of precipitation, radiation and wind is essential to support studies on renewable energy as well. \u0026nbsp;\nSENAMHI organizes, operates, maintains and controls the National Network of Meteorological, Hydrological, Agrometeorological and Atmospheric Monitoring Stations, in accordance with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The National Observational System includes the National Network of Stations and also provides data management and the processing and delivery of observational information to users. However, it is currently unable to adequately cover the diverse climates in the country resulting from the geographic diversity.\u0026nbsp;Technical assistance has been requested to develop a modern and multipurpose observational system. The expected activities include a diagnosis and identification of the principles and criteria for the diagnosis, optimization and redesign of the observational system.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/174102\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19806.pdf\n--------\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/PeruEWS_TA_May22.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-05-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/19\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Experts: Water-Energy-Food Nexus using Digital Technologies in Mozambique","nid":"37654","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-experts-water-energy-food-nexus-using-digital-technologies-mozambique","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking\u0026nbsp;qualified interested firms in our Network to submit Expression of Interest(EOI) to participate in the upcoming solicitation for the following technical assistance:\u0026nbsp;\nImplementation of Water-Food-Energy nexus using digital technologies for local communities in Mozambique\nDeadline:\u0026nbsp;06 July 2023\nMozambique has a long coastline affected by extreme weather events such as cyclones. During the 2018-2021 period, cyclones Idai, Keneth, and Ana caused myriad deaths and injuries, alongside the destruction of homes, health units, schools, and crops. The impact of extreme events is predicted to worsen, affecting the most vulnerable sectors including agriculture, water resources and energy. Since the country is highly dependent on agriculture, it is imperative to implement smart agriculture practices that increase productivity, improve food security, bolster resilience, and restore degraded agro-ecosystems.\nThe objective of this technical assistance is to develop a fit for purpose system for one selected farm in the Zambezi Valley that includes aquaponic, biodigester, bio composting, and hydraulic management systems (including water storage and solar pumping integrated systems for drip irrigation). The assistance will diagnose the needs of local farmers and benchmark international best practices and develop a complete flowchart of the system including the collection and pumping of the water through the photovoltaic system, the use of integrated reservoirs for fish production coupled with horticulture (aquaponics), the generation of compost, and the generation of biogas and biofertilizers as well as organic food for the selected farm. The cost of the fit-for-purpose system will be estimated, and finally, training materials and workshops will be developed.\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nThe complete details of the requirement will be provided in the tender documents that will be issued to\u0026nbsp;bidders after this request for EOI is closed.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit UNGM portal here\u0026nbsp;and UNPD Intranet here.\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI) is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Mozambique_WFENexus.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222023-06-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/22\/2023 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 10 new Network members","nid":"37645","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-10-new-network-members-1","Body":"10 new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. The Centre also serves as a platform for Network members to share their solutions and experience via the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;events such as the CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nEnergy to Business. E2BIZ is a Chilean company, formed in 2013. The company provides strategic and technical consultancy services designed to evaluate the impact of energy and environmental policies on climate change (mitigation and adaptation), electricity markets, renewable energy sector, energy efficiency, and GIS analysis.\nTurvulent NV.\u0026nbsp;Turbulent develops cost-effective micro hydropower plants that can be installed in any river, canal or waterway that has a drop between 1.5 - 5 m and a flow of at least 1CMS. Our patented Turbulent vortex technology has a minimal impact on the local ecosystem and focusses on the repurpose of unused structures such as watermills and irrigation canals supporting the energy transition to use the untapped potential of rivers in developing countries in order to generate constant, renewable energy to contribute to the goals of universal access to sustainable energy.\nClimateSI.\u0026nbsp;ClimateSi is a private company carrying out its activities over 20 countries in the world. The company is operating in the areas of GHG MRVs, Carbon Pricing, sustainable development assessments, Climate Policy, Climate Finance, Low emission Development Initiatives, legal and other sustainability assessment related to climate change. Also ClimateSI has taken a further step ahead and established an IT department to facilitate digitization of the regional and organizational MRV systems and to develop some other climate change related IT products.\nTattva Foundation.\u0026nbsp;Tattva is a Technology based organisation for Social Change, established in 2015 with ICT4D Specialization. It is specialized in making Web based software, dashboards, and mobile applications for social purpose Institutions and so far, they\u0026nbsp;have worked in 4 developing countries in M-health, gender \u0026amp; livelihoods, governance, and policy etc. with UNICEF, World bank, State govt. of Nagaland, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine etc.\nSlash Digital Pte.Ltd.\u0026nbsp;Slash is a Singapore-based software engineering and venture building studio. We help corporate clients, governments, NGO \u0026amp; multilateral organizations as well as startups to build impactful digital solutions with cutting-edge technologies. Clients include UNWFP, UNDP, AXA, ADB, COMO Group, Smart Axiata and more. They also build our own startups. On average 4 startups a year.\nTetra Tech ES, Inc.\u0026nbsp;Tetra Tech delivers best-in-class energy consulting services to power low-carbon development for our clients worldwide. Their work focuses on sector reforms that build transparent, competitive energy markets; clean energy services to achieve decarbonization and climate change goals; utility modernization programs that create climate-smart, gender-equitable and resilient power companies of the future; and transaction advisory that brings power projects to life through comprehensive, tailored support to benefit clients, countries, and communities.\nNEYEN Consulting.\u0026nbsp;NEYEN provides access to innovative tools and processes to assess and reduce mitigation actions risk management for financial assistance and compliance, gaining a unique leadership position in the design of methodologies, infrastructure and regulatory frameworks that govern the generation of mitigation outcomes. They are involved in first-of-their-kind developments in energy policy, climate market mechanisms, subnational green growth strategies, clean energy sector M\u0026amp;A in multiple countries around the globe.\nGlobal Cement and Concrete Association. The GCCA is the trusted, authoritative platform and voice for the cement and concrete sector across the world. Their work will help ensure that the views of cement and concrete are holistic and based on robust evidence.Our vision sees a world where concrete supports global sustainable economic, social and environmental development priorities; and where it is valued as an essential material to deliver a sustainable future for the built environment.\nMetroeconomica, S.L. Metroeconomica is an independent consulting group specialised in conducting research using the spectrum of social scientific research methods in a range of policy domains, but particularly in sustainability policy and environmental economics. Since 1983 it has been delivering environmental and socioeconomic analysis and policy assessment, using both qualitative (e.g., survey design and implementation) and quantitative (e.g., statistical analysis and econometric modelling) research methods based on economic theory.\nBurch Energy Services LLC.\u0026nbsp;They\u0026nbsp;provide utility companies and other clients with energy efficiency consulting on sustainable upgrades on whole life cycles of projects by producing investment-grade energy savings analysis. We also provide resiliency-focused intelligent building technology solutions that prioritize clean and healthy air for building occupants, while saving energy.\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;To facilitate the Network application process, the CTCN has recently launched\u0026nbsp;an online Network application form.\nIf you have any inquiries in submitting the application, please contact Daye Eom, CTCN Network Specialist (daye.eom@un.org) for support.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CA1_2144%20%281%29.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-05-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/12\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: CTCN project in Mozambique","nid":"37643","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-ctcn-project-mozambique","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance project:\nSolar based irrigation for women\u0027s empowerment - \u0022pay as you irrigate\u0022 as a means of water management and food security in Mozambique\nDeadline: 30 May 2022\nMozambique is vulnerable to climate change and continues to be affected by extreme events such as floods, cyclones and droughts, which have a direct impact on agriculture. Most of the rural population lacks basic food and consumes just one meal per day. Water is scarce. Despite the fact that the country has been gradually introducing solar renewable energy projects into rural communities to provide electricity in rural areas, the agriculture sector has not benefited on a large scale. Photovoltaic systems would be a reliable source of electricity for irrigation purposes, as exemplified in some African countries that have introduced solar systems for crop irrigation.\nThis project will introduce solar systems into rural communities for agricultural activities and involve women in the value chain of a business model called \u201cPay as you irrigate.\u201d Its objective is to ensure that rural farmers can afford the crop field irrigation systems that contribute to offsetting the water deficit imposed by climate change. The end-users will be charged for the amount of water pumped to their farms and this money will be used for system maintenance and to increase crop production and diversification. A controlling mechanism will be used to monitor the amount of water used so that only the amount needed for the crops is provided, thus avoiding wasted\u0026nbsp;water.\u0026nbsp;\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/sites\/www.ctc-n.org\/files\/project\/Mozambique_sola\u2026\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/173824\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19795.pdf\n--------\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Mozambique_solarPV_2021_3%5B1%5D_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-05-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/11\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Side Event at the STI Forum 2022: The key role of digital technologies in advancing climate action and SDG achievement","nid":"37637","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-side-event-sti-forum-2022-key-role-digital-technologies-advancing-climate","Body":"The CTCN hosted a side event at the\u0026nbsp;7th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals on 4 May 2022.\u0026nbsp;\nThe recording is available here.\nMs. Claire Henly of the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, U.S. Department of State, opened the event with a keynote address introducing the benefits of digitalization and blockchain. The digital economy provides several opportunities to change methods of energy generation, distribution,\u0026nbsp;and consumption, but we must also address challenges related to the digital divide, including rural, gender, and youth gaps in internet access and use. \nErwin Rose, Vice Chair of the CTCN Advisory Board and Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State, introduced the CTCN with an overview of its Network, functions, and \u0026nbsp;completed technical assistance cases utilizing digitalization in various forms. He also summarized the key points presented in the blockchain course developed by CTCN in collaboration with the Blockchain \u0026amp;Climate Institute (BCI) focusing on blockchain\u2019s uses for climate change.\nAnouk Chamayou of WeatherForce presented next on the CTCN technical assistance in Mali, which supported the creation of an application with Mali-meteo to address the dearth of weather data for specific crops, global weather forecasts, and information in local languages. The technical assistance contributes to the SDGs through the enhanced diffusion of information by women who communicate important crop and weather information (SDG 5), development of crop-focused indicators (SDG 15), and the strengthening of local actors and agencies in providing improved information services (SDG 17).\nDenis Macharia (Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development, RCMRD) presented a CTCN technical assistance case in Eswatini that is strengthening capacity in the application of UAV and remote sensing technologies for climate resilience. The implementing partners developed a data integration framework alongside baselines for key climate parameters and a database to track rainfall, temperature trends and climate projections. \nModerator Rose Mwebaza, Director of the CTCN, underscored how these CTCN technical assistance cases demonstrate the importance of being demand-driven and responding directly to country needs in their own languages. She also highlighted that the CTCN strives to integrate gender considerations into all of its work.\nJuerg Fuessler of the Climate Ledger Initiative (CLI) and INFRAS presented two blockchain projects being undertaken by CLI in India and Kenya. The FairClimate Fund is supplying 100 households with cookstoves equipped with cost-effective sensors that monitor cooking practices and calculate and validate climate impacts. The Etherisc Climate Risk Insurance project provides mobile phone and blockchain-based index insurance against climate impacts for 50,000 smallholders. Mr. Fuessler highlighted the potential of blockchain for increased trust and efficiency, reduced overhead costs, and higher payouts. \nIn conclusion, Ms. Henly posited that the CTCN can play a key role in connecting countries to technologies through using its understanding of and connections to local country contexts. Finally, she emphasized the importance of overcoming challenges related to making digital technologies relevant, accessible, and useful to the populations needing them most. \n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/RCMRD_pic_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-05-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/10\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"G-STIC Climate Action Programme: online matchmaking event on 17 - 18 May","nid":"37541","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/g-stic-climate-action-programme-online-matchmaking-event-17-18-may","Body":"The G-STIC Climate Action Programme provides subsidies to projects for climate change adaptation and mitigation which support developing countries in the fight against climate change. Following its successful launch last year, the G-STIC Climate Action Programme will launch the second project call at the online matchmaking event on 17 - 18 May. The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is one of the organizing partners.\u0026nbsp;\n\nDo you have an idea for a project which will develop or implement measures in a developing country, to help it adapt to the effects of climate change and\/or limit climate change by addressing the causes? Then you may not miss this opportunity. If you are still looking for project partner(s), the online matchmaking event is the perfect opportunity to find and meet potential partners.\u0026nbsp;\n\nRegister now.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/228__Visuals_CAP-website-matchmaking-ok7.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-04-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/11\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN contribution: Women in Technology","nid":"37532","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-contribution-women-technology","Body":"The Director of the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Dr. Rose Mwebaza contributed to the newsletter of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) \u0022Women in technology. Seychellles\u0027\u0022.\u0026nbsp;\nThis edition of Gendered Voices provides insights into the experiences of five Seychellois women working in different spheres of technology.\n\u0022Technologies are not gender neutral and consequently, it is important that women and men are both engaged in decisionmaking processes, development and use of technologies, and benefit from their outcomes\u0022, noted CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease read the publication here.\nMore about the CTCN and its partners\u0027 work related to gender and climate change technologies.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Gendered%20voices.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-04-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/06\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Join us at MENA Climate Week 2022","nid":"37476","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/join-us-mena-climate-week-2022","Body":"The United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) will be part of the\u0026nbsp;Middle East and North Africa Climate Week 2022.\nIn partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the CTCN is organising a side event \u0022Promoting South-South Cooperation in Climate Action to advance implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions\u0022\nDate and Time: Thursday, 31 March 2022, 11:30 am (GMT+4), Atlantis Hotel, Spice A - Room A, Davos 6,\u0026nbsp;The Palm, Dubai\nBroadcast link:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3tzozsK\nIn this side event, IsDB and the CTCN will share their experience promoting South-South Cooperation (SSC) in climate action through the IsDB\u2019s Reverse Linkages Programme and the CTCN\u2019s technical assistance and use of peer-to-peer learning and endogenous capacity-building. Community Jameel, a global organisation, advancing science through collaborations with international institutions and grassroots organisations, will reflect on their experiences, challenges and lessons learned applying SSC channels. IsDB\u2019s long-term partner in renewable energy expertise, the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy, will share its perspective on the importance of SSC in promoting sustainable energy and climate action. \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/MENA%20event2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-03-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/24\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: CTCN projects in Nepal and Sri Lanka","nid":"37471","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-ctcn-projects-nepal-and-sri-lanka","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance projects:\n\nDeveloping integrated water resources management (IWRM) models for hill ecosystem in Nepal. Deadline:\u0026nbsp;1 April 2022\n\n\n\nNepal is highly vulnerable to climate impacts, especially in the water sector where resources have been significantly depleted. One of the most susceptible districts is Ramechap, located above the Sunkoshi River, where the land is extremely dry and decreasing precipitation is severely impacting farmers. Water resources are especially vulnerable at high elevations where they are more sensitive to variability in rainfall patterns and timing, which contribute\u0026nbsp;to increased drought frequency.\nThe project aims to address water scarcity problems by rehabilitating the traditional ponds in the community and developing new water management technology and infrastructure for water harvesting, groundwater recharge and solar lifting. Other activities include the formation of a farmers group and capacity development for agroforestry using harvested water, promotion of sprinkler and drip irrigation technology, and the dissemination of findings, including technical aspects, cost-benefit analyses, and operational guidelines for short and long-term income generation activities connected with the technologies.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19592.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/170737\n\nTechnology adaptation programme for farmers to minimise the impacts of climate change on coconut lands in Puttlam district in Sri Lanka.\u0026nbsp;Deadline:\u0026nbsp;1 April 2022\n\n\n\nSri Lanka is the fourth largest coconut producing country in the world with the average production of 2800 \u2013 3000 million nuts.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;For the last two decades, coconut growers were facing many problems which ultimately encountered in the reduction of production and profitability of their plantations. The main factor that contributed to this reduction was the adverse effects caused by the prolong droughts as a result of climate change.\nEven though large number of technologies available and recommended by Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka, coconut growers in the area usually have little or incomplete knowledge on the potential technologies to address the problems.\u0026nbsp; Furthermore, even the technology and knowledge reach the coconut growers; they might not be utilized properly due to lack of background knowledge or financial difficulties. Therefore, more effort is needed for the dissemination of required technology and knowledge within Puttalam district than other traditional coconut growing areas.\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to conduct a survey to quantify the reasons behind the low level of technology adaptation and to understand the level of technology adaptation required by the coconut growers; organize the meetings for stakeholders; develop a framework and an action plan to overcome the issues to uplift the technology adaptation by coconut growers;\u0026nbsp; implement the strategies to achieve the targeted outputs; implement the programme by introducing solutions for identified issues - field demonstrations, small scale model coconut gardens, mobile technology dissemination methods, etc.; monitoring and evaluation of the impact of proposed program on the technology adaptation of coconut growing community.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19593.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/170738\n--------\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Coconuts.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-03-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/22\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): More than $1.3M in funding is available for selected applicants to this year\u2019s global challenges","nid":"37459","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/massachusetts-institute-technology-mit-more-13m-funding-available-selected","Body":"Solve, an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a mission to drive innovation to solve world challenges, announced the launch of the\u0026nbsp;2022 Global Challenges\u0026nbsp;and the Indigenous Communities Fellowship.\u0026nbsp;\nSolve invites anyone, anywhere to submit a solution to this year\u2019s Challenges by March 31, 2022. Finalists will be invited to pitch their solutions to a diverse panel of cross-sector judges, the Challenge Leadership Group, ahead of Solve Challenge Finals on September 18-19, 2022 in New York City. CTCN Director Rose Mwebaza is part of the Challenge Leadership Group.\nThe event will bring together over 400 members of the Solve community and welcome the 40 most promising tech-based innovators as our new 2022 Solver teams and Indigenous Communities Fellows. The selected teams will share over $1.3 million in available funding, and take part in the nine-month Solver program, which includes coaching, mentorship, and networking opportunities to scale their solutions.\u0026nbsp;\nSolve\u2019s 2022 Global Challenges are:\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nCare Economy\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nClimate: Ecosystems \u0026amp; Housing\n\n\nEquitable Health Systems\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nRe-engaging Learners\n\n\nBuilding on the\u0026nbsp;2021 Antiracist Technology in the US Challenge\u0026nbsp;and Solve\u2019s effort to be a culturally diverse and antiracist platform, Solve is integrating US racial equity solutions across our 2022 Global Challenges by launching the Black \u0026amp; Brown Innovators program. The program will include 1-2 solutions led by Black and brown innovators in the US from each of our 2022 Global Challenges. In addition to the Solver program, these teams will receive culturally-responsive support and partnership opportunities, and participate in our annual\u0026nbsp;Indigenous and Antiracist Innovators Summit.\u0026nbsp;\nIn addition to the Global Challenges, Solve is also opening applications for the\u0026nbsp;2022 Indigenous Communities Fellowship, which looks for Native innovators in the US and its territories.\nInterested applicants can learn more and apply online at\u0026nbsp;solve.mit.edu\/challenges.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ecosystem.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-03-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/15\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: CTCN projects in Malaysia and Pakistan","nid":"37451","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-ctcn-projects-malaysia-and-pakistan","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance projects:\n\nDevelopment of a Multi-Hazard Platform for forecasting local level climate extremes and physical hazards for Iskandar Malaysia\u0026nbsp;Deadline: 23 March 2022\n\n\nMalaysia has developed national plans to enhance resilience against climate change, but the approach has been largely reactive and focused on structural mitigation measures such as canalization of rivers, raising river embankments and building multi-purpose dams. Better prediction is needed to enable proactive action to be taken.\nThe project will adapt carefully selected meteorological and hazard models for tropical conditions in the Iskandar Malaysia (IM) economic region\u0026nbsp;and integrate them into the Iskandar Malaysia Multi-Hazard Platform (MHP). The platform will be used by the five local authorities in IM to support the management and communication of risks and strengthen the management of flash floods, landslides, sinkholes, strong winds, urban heat and air pollution in the region, thereby enhancing disaster resilience.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/170115\n\n\nImproving adaptive capacities of water sector through surface rain water harvesting technology adoption\u0026nbsp;in Pakistan\u0026nbsp;Deadline: 23 March 2022\n\n\nPakistan has the world\u2019s largest indigenous rainwater harvesting (runoff collection) system, known as the spate irrigation system, which diverts flood water through natural weir-regulated structures and\u0026nbsp;irrigates roughly 0.3 million hectare of cultivated land.\u0026nbsp;In some areas,\u0026nbsp;the spate irrigation system is technically advanced. However, even though this technique is long practiced by several communities,\u0026nbsp;it is often lacking in quality and sustainability.\u0026nbsp;Most community-owned storm water harvesting ponds are poorly designed\u0026nbsp;and vulnerable to contamination.\u0026nbsp;\nRainwater harvesting for artificial groundwater recharge and flood control in urban areas uses a\u0026nbsp;technique that involves the construction of an inverted well that channels flood water to help recharge\u0026nbsp;groundwater, while also stopping urban flooding. This technique\u0026nbsp;offers both an opportunity for urban flood management and increased drought resilience in areas dependent upon rainwater.\nThe CTCN seeks experts to help with policy advocacy for technology transfer action plan of rain water harvesting and rain water harvesting for groundwater recharge at community and sub national level.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/170114\n--------\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Flood.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-03-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/11\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB) toolkit: Join the virtual discussion exploring capacity-building tools \u0026amp; methodologies","nid":"37446","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/paris-committee-capacity-building-pccb-toolkit-join-virtual-discussion","Body":"The UNFCCC Paris Committee on Capacity Building\u0026nbsp;(PCCB) has published the \u201cPCCB toolkit to assess capacity-building gaps and needs to implement the Paris Agreement\u201d as a response to a recommendation from a 2019 UNFCCC technical paper highlighting the need for such a document.\nThe toolkit draws upon the capacity assessment work of development agencies and international experts, and it includes case studies from several countries presenting methods to identify and address capacity needs and gaps. The hands-on examples, best practices, tools, and clear policy options presented by the toolkit seek to help officials in implementing effective nationally determined contributions (NDCs) tailored to their country\u2019s circumstances, ultimately helping to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement.\nThe PCCB is organizing a virtual event to exhibit and explore tools and methodologies to assess capacity-building needs and gaps to respond to climate change. The event will take place on the\u0026nbsp;15th March 2022 from 14:00-15:30 CET.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) representative will be part of the panel to discuss tools and methodologies used to assess capacity-building, as well as the biggest challenges linked to effectively assessing capacity needs and gaps, and the way forward.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease click here to register to attend the event.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Flyer%20-%20PCCB%20Toolkit%20Webinar.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-03-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/09\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"International Women\u2019s Day: Just and equitable technology action","nid":"37442","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/international-women-s-day-just-and-equitable-technology-action","Body":"Research shows that incorporating\u0026nbsp;gender as a vital component of climate technology action lays the foundation for multiple transformative benefits, including areas such as food security, sustainable land management, poverty alleviation, health and well-being, decent work and economic development. Climate change mitigation and adaptation can contribute to addressing power imbalances and patriarchal norms, ensuring equal participation in decision-making, and greater access to and control over resources, including both technology and finance. Therefore, in addition to making climate change efforts more effective, gender responsiveness can accelerate the achievement of other Sustainable Development Goals.\nThe UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) works to integrate gender mainstreaming into all of its operations and services as guided by its Gender Policy and Action Plan. It also collaborates with the UNFCCC Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) to provide capacity development and mentoring support to the winners of the Gender-Just Climate Solutions Awards programme as well as other organisations addressing gender and climate change.\nLearn more about some of the inspiring\u0026nbsp;Gender-Just Climate Solutions Awards programme winners:\n\nJamila Idbourrous, winner of the Gender-Just Climate Solutions Awards\u0026nbsp;2016\nKaren Dubois, winner of the Gender-Just Climate Solution Awards\u0026nbsp;2019\nPauline Lan\u00e7on, winner of the Gender-Just Climate Solutions Awards 2019\nSevidzem Ernestine Leikeki, winner of the Gender-Just Climate Solutions Awards 2019\nTrupti Jain, winner of the Gender-Just Climate Solutions Awards 2018\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nGender-responsive technology transfer\nThe CTCN strives to generate greater awareness of the important relationship between gender, climate change and technology among the broader climate change community. Implementers of CTCN technical assistance and capacity building are required to address gender dimensions, including considerations for women\u2019s specific needs and their active participation in the design of and participation in technology activities. A dedicated gender and technology library can be accessed on the CTCN website for gender-related publications, organisation, CTCN technical assistance, technologies, and other information. The CTCN also conducts capacity development and provides gender guidance to countries as they develop national policies and planning tools.\nCTCN Consortium Partner, the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, has recently launched a new publication, \u0022Experience from Preparing Gender-Responsive Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs)\u0022 which provides learning\u0026nbsp;and insights regarding efforts to mainstream gender in the TNA process and the role that climate technologies can play in ensuring gender-responsive climate action. Read the original \u0022Guidance for a gender-responsive Technology Needs Assessment\u0022.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Gender%20day%202.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-03-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/08\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: CTCN projects in Georgia, Honduras, Mexico, Nepal, Zambia","nid":"37434","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-ctcn-projects-georgia-honduras-mexico-nepal-zambia","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance projects:\n\nBuilding up integrated monitoring and early warning forest fires detection system in the Borjomi - Kharagauli National Park by innovative remote sensing tools in Georgia. Deadline: 18 March 2022\n\nGeorgia is a rich forested country (approximately 40% of the area). A massive wildfire was raging in Borjomi - Kharagauli National Park in the summer of 2017, and it lasted over a month.\u0026nbsp;A site-specific fire monitoring policy will allow local populations with high risks of exposure to forest fire hazards to take appropriate actions to avoid or reduce risks and to prepare effective responses will be redacted, and users and administrators of the future system trained to its functionalities. Preservation of forests contributes to the significant reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) removal towards the improvement of the resilience of ecosystems to climate change while minimizing the impact of extreme weather phenomena such as flooding. Therefore, it is very important to develop a system for early detection of wildfires towards protecting the environment contributing to climate change resiliency.\nThe CTCN with the selected experts will benchmark, select, design and test suitable integrated monitoring and early warning forest fire detection system in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19504.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/168723\n\nDesigning nature-based solutions with an ethnic and gender-equity approach, to increase the resilience of rural mountain communities in protected natural areas affected by extreme weather events in Honduras.\u0026nbsp;Deadline: 18 March 2022\n\nThe geographical location of Honduras between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans exposes it to numerous and diverse natural hazards and extreme weather events.\u0026nbsp;The CTCN, in conjunction with community resilience experts from the Government of Honduras (ICF), the UNESCO Chair in Sustainability, and the University of Aarhus and SDU, will support the implementation of strategies to develop nature-based solutions to increase the resilience of rural mountain communities in these areas affected by extreme weather events. They will conduct a demonstration pilot, codesigned with an indigenous community in Monta\u00f1a de Celaque National Park. The technical assistance will support the creation of a multi-stakeholder working group for co-governance among all participating actors (government, communities and universities) for the development of an adaptation plan, develop a participatory model of disaster prevention through the use of nature-based solutions in the pilot community, and contribute to the development of multifunctional pilots for: 1) risk management of torrential rains; 2) reduction of the risk of erosion and landslides; 3) water conservation and water management in drought episodes; 4) use of rainwater; 5) treatment of diffuse pollution by agriculture and livestock and conservation of drinking water; and 6) sustainable sanitation for communities. \u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19505.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/168724\n\nAnalysis of the current situation of the construction and demolition sector in respect of the circular economy in Mexico City, for the development of a marketplace platform for materials derived from construction and demolition waste in the city, as a scalable pilot project for Mexico.\u0026nbsp;Deadline: 18 March 2022\n\nSustainability is one of the guiding axes of the Mexico City Governance Plan, 2019-2024. The circular economy is a driver of development that will make it possible to take advantage of opportunities for the revalorization of materials flows, which will contribute to the mitigation of socio-environmental impacts and generate direct economic benefits for businesses and local communities.\nThe CTCN together with the experts will provide technical support from specialists in the field of the circular economy and the technologies of Industry 4.0 for the development of a platform for the interchange of materials derived from construction and demolition, for the transition towards the circular economy in Mexico City. The created marketplace-type platform is expected to serve as a pilot project for application at the national level.\nThe assistance includes an analysis of the current situation of the construction and demolition sector from the perspective of the circular economy; the development of a proposed business model based on the analysis of the political, regulatory and incentive environment; and the creation of monitoring indicators. The platform\u0027s prototype will be trialed in a pilot and manuals for its users and administrators will be developed. In addition, a sectoral work group will be created to consult on key assistance inputs.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19506.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/168725\n\nCustomized weather and climate information system for climate-resilient agriculture in Nepal.\u0026nbsp;Deadline: 18 March 2022\n\nClimate change threatens Nepal\u2019s agriculture sector, which is highly dependent on water and other climate-sensitive resources. The agriculture sector employs over two-thirds of the labor force and contributes to roughly one-third of the country\u0027s GDP.The objective of the technical assistance is to customize weather and climate information products issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology to the needs of local farmers. The assistance will support the development of an application programming interface (API) for the automatic dissemination of location-specific customized 3-day weather forecasts to farmers in user-friendly language using mobile and internet-based SMS. The dissemination system will then be piloted in selected communities to build farmers\u2019 capacity to use this information.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19507.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/168726\n\nAquifer mapping technologies for Zambia.\u0026nbsp;Deadline: 18 March 2022\n\nA water crisis is worsening in Zambia, especially in drought-prone areas, due to the drying up of surface water resources. Climate change has reduced the amount of rainfall, forcing woman and children to walk longer distances to gain access to clean and safe water, and in turn shifting the focus toward the harnessing of groundwater resources.\u0026nbsp;In Zambia, groundwater is a major source of domestic water and its use for irrigation is predicted to increase substantially to combat growing food insecurity. Groundwater constitutes an important buffer, serving as a water reserve during surplus periods as well as a vital water source during times of shortage. It is therefore slated to play an essential role in climate change adaptation. Despite this, there is little quantitative information on groundwater resources, as groundwater storage has been omitted from assessments of freshwater availability.\nAquifer mapping would provide an accurate and comprehensive micro-level picture of groundwater in Zambia and enable the development of a robust groundwater management plan that will provide drinking water security, improved irrigation facilities and sustainable development of water resources in rural and peri-ubran areas. The Department for Water Resources and Development (DWRD) Groundwater Division staff have some level of understanding of the aquifer mapping; however, the department does not have the most recent technology for operational forecasts and systems. The specific barriers to be addressed include a lack of modern equipment and data analysis tools and lacking expertise in aquifer identification and mapping, inadequate financial resources to support exploratory drilling, limited capacity to assess technological options, and lack of skilled personnel. Capacity development, knowledge and technical assistance are needed to develop aquifer management plans.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19508.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/168727\n--------\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Georgia.%20Borjomi.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-03-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/04\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Join us at UNEA-5: Accelerating Action towards A Sustainable Planet in the Digital Age","nid":"37418","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/join-us-unea-5-accelerating-action-towards-sustainable-planet-digital-age","Body":"The digital revolution is one of the most important drivers of economic and social change. It has given rise to powerful general-purpose technologies such as artificial intelligence or cloud computing of revolutionary scale and potential. Digital technologies are globally pervasive , increase productivity, disrupt pre existing business models and lead to diverse innovations with profound implications for the human future. Digitalisation has enormous potential to support progress towards sustainability however in its current form, it continues to enable and\/or encourage unsustainable practices that are degrading natural systems, entrenching inequality and\u0026nbsp; undermining human wellbeing.\u0026nbsp;\nHow is the UN responding?\nThe Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES) was founded in March 2021 to address this nexus. CODES is an international multi-stakeholder alliance created in March 2021 in response to the UN Secretary General\u2019s Roadmap for Digital Cooperation. The aim is to steer the use of digital technologies toward accelerating environmentally and socially sustainable development. CODES is striving to reorient and prioritize the application of digital technologies to meet the 2030 sustainable development agenda and to achieve the multiple global environmental goals that have been adopted as the outcomes of multilateral processes and years of consensus building across all UN Member States. For the last 12 months, the CODES community has been co-designing an Action Plan for a Sustainable Planet in the Digital Age as an international framework for collective action.\nCODES Side Event at UNEA 5.2\nCODES is organizing an\u0026nbsp;official side event at the UN Environment Assembly 5.2\u0026nbsp;on 2 March to present the Action Plan for A Sustainable Planet in the Digital Age.\u0026nbsp; The Action Plan calls for three fundamental shifts that are needed to harness digital technologies to accelerate planetary sustainability. These include:\n\nShift 1 Enable Alignment:\u0026nbsp;Create the enabling conditions to align the vision, values and objectives of the digital age with sustainable development;\nShift 2 Mitigate Negative Impacts:\u0026nbsp;A commitment to sustainable digitalisation that mitigates the negative environmental and social impacts of digital technologies;\nShift 3 Accelerate Innovation:\u0026nbsp;Directing efforts and investments toward digital innovation that accelerates environmental and social sustainability.\n\n\nWithin each shift, the Action Plan identifies six strategic priorities that must be addressed during the 2022-2025 timeline.\u0026nbsp; The Side Event will include a Panel Discussion that will seek to answer two key questions:\n\nHow can CODES deepen the level of stakeholder engagement and buy in to the Action Plan, with a specific focus on member states and UNEA stakeholders ?\nHow can CODES catalyze specific commitments and leadership for the Impact Initiatives proposed by the Action Plan by relevant stakeholders in the leadup to Stockholm plus 50.\n\n\nOrganisers: German Environment Agency (UBA) on behalf of all CODES co-champions (UNDP, UNEP, ISC, Future Earth, Kenyan Ministry of Environment and Forestry, UBA)\n\nDate: Wednesday, 2nd March 2022\nTime: 18:15-19:45 (EAT time zone)\nRegister\u0026nbsp;here\u0026nbsp;for the event.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information on CODES and on the Action Plan for a Sustainable Planet in the Digital Age, click\u0026nbsp;here.\u0026nbsp;\nModerator:\n\nEliane Ubalijoro, Executive Director of Sustainability in the Digital Age and the Global Hub Director in Canada for Future Earth\n\n\u00c9liane Ubalijoro, PhD, is the Executive Director of Sustainability in the Digital Age and the Global Hub Director in Canada for Future Earth. Her decades of experience span academia, science-policy and the non-profit and international development sectors. She is a Professor of Practice for Public-Private Sector Partnerships at McGill University\u2019s Institute for the Study of International Development. Eliane is a member of the Impact Advisory Board of the Global\nAlliance for a Sustainable Planet. She is a member of Rwanda\u2019s National Science and Technology Council and has been a member of the Presidential Advisory Council for Rwandan President Paul Kagame since its inception in September 2007. She is a member of the Expert Consultation Group on the Post COVID-19 Implications on Collaborative Governance of Genomics Research, Innovation, and Genetic Diversity. \u00c9liane is a member of the African Development Bank\u2019s Expert Global Community of Practice on COVID-19 Response Strategies in Africa. She is a member of the Capitals Coalition Supervisory Board. Eliane is a member of the Advisory Board of the Earth Leadership Program. She is a member of the Advisory Boards of ShEquity and Orango Investment Corporation. Eliane is on the boards of Genome Canada and the Crop Trust.\n\nSpeakers:\n\nPhilip Thigo, Senior Advisor, Innovations and Open Government - Presidency - Kenya\n\nPhilip Thigo is a Technology, data \u0026amp; public policy expert. He is the Senior Director for Africa for the Thunderbird School for Global Management, a Technical Advisor at the Presidency on Data and Open Government and Senior Consultant for UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa. He was recognised by Apolitical as one of the World\u0027s 100 most influential people in digital government in 2018. He is currently a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Regional Action Group for Africa. He is an Advisory Board Member of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Nairobi Hub, MercyCorps Agrifin Initiative, SwahiliPotHub and the Chair of the Board of Mtoto News, an award-winning digital platform based in Kenya that uses technology to make children and their issues visible. He was recently appointed as regional ambassador for the Global Block Chain Business Council for Sub Saharan Africa. Philip was honored at the 50th Anniversary of the Academy of Achievement as Delegate.\n\nRudradeb Mitra, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Omdena\n\nRudradeb Mitra started his career as an AI researcher in 2002 and co-authored ten research papers during his academic life. After graduating from the University of Cambridge, he entered the startup world and built several startups. He is an avid writer and wrote his first book titled \u201cCreating Value With Artificial Intelligence: Lessons learned from 10 years with building AI products\u201d. His current interest is on using AI for social good and that made him found Omdena \u2013 a collaborative bottom-up platform for AI development that, in 17 months since starting, engaged over 1500 collaborators from 84 countries to work on 31 social challenges. He has also been invited to speak in over 100 events and is a mentor of various organizations like Google for Startups, Seedstars.\n\nRose Mwebaza, Director at UN Climate Technology Centre and Network\n\nDr. Rose Mwebaza (PhD) is the Director of Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) and brings 20 years\u2019 experience providing policy advice on a wide range of climate change, environment and sustainable development issues. She has previously served as Chief Natural Resources Officer at the African Development Bank, and held leadership positions within the UN Development Programme. Dr. Mwebaza was a Lecturer at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, for 10 years, serving as the Head of Department for Commercial Law, and Deputy Dean of the Law School. Rose holds a PhD in Environment and Natural Resource Governance from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia; a Master\u2019s Degree in International Comparative Law (With a Certificate of Academic Excellence) from the University of Florida, U.S.A and a Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B, Hons.) from Makerere\nUniversity, Kampala, Uganda.\n\nCanice James, ITU Generation Connect Americas Youth Envoy, CEO of NADIS\n\nPassionate about software engineering, and advocacy for the Sustainable Development Goals; Canice James leads teams of developers to design, build and deliver impactful solutions that empower and transform businesses and communities. He is the co-founder and CEO of NADIS, a climate action company using Remote Sensing and Satellite Imaging to monitor natural disturbances. Having worked as a lead software engineer within the Planning Department of Antigua and Barbuda\u0027s Ministry of Education, he has advised and built software to enhance the education system. He leverages this experience as he serves as the Chief Technical Officer of Project Jaguar - the Caribbean\u0027s online education platform hosting over 2000 regional courses. In 2019, he was selected to represent Antigua and Barbuda\u0027s industry of software at regional and international conferences and was one of 11 persons from the Caribbean selected to be a Talent in UNLEASH - the world\u0027s largest Innovation Lab for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It is his mission to help build a thriving software industry in the Caribbean region - overflowing with talent and innovative products that compete globally.\n\nSeverin Sindizera, Global Coordinator, Indigenous Peoples Global Forum for Sustainable Development, IPGFforSD\n\nHe contributes to improving the living conditions of indigenous peoples by claiming respect for the rights of indigenous peoples after training organized by the United Nations OHCHR supporting a fellowship program for these discriminated people. After university in sociology, he was trained in several areas such as: project management, understanding and analysis of sustainable development issues, environmental rights, adaptation and mitigation as well as resilience climate change etc. He made several presentations in the UN Sessions in Geneva, New York and Nairobi to defend his community, indigenous peoples since 2011. From 2012, he contributed to the action program intended for the UN Secretary General for the development of the new 2030 agenda. He participated in the GPEDC meeting in Nairobi where he contributed as member of indigenous peoples at the African Forum to defend the policy of leaving no one behind. He has also contributed to CPDE as a member of the Advocacy and Policy Committee and the OECD-DAC SCO Reference Group from 2018. He is a member of the International Agri-Food Fusion Steering Committee. As Multi-Stakeholder Task Force, he is actually contributing in the preparation of the High Level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on HIV\/AIDS. In Burundi, he is the focal point for indigenous peoples in the Global Environment Facilitation Small Grants Program (GEF \/ SGP) led by UNDP \/ UNOPS and a member of a steering committee of the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) of the Global Fund for health to fight against malaria, tuberculosis and HIV \/ AIDS. Within the CCM, he acts as a member of technical monitoring committee.(source: Severin\nSINDIZERA - IATI Virtual Community Exchange.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CODES%20launch%202.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-03-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/01\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"2 new CTCN vacancies: Climate Policy Advisor and Resource Mobilization Strategy Specialist","nid":"37417","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/2-new-ctcn-vacancies-climate-policy-advisor-and-resource-mobilization-strategy","Body":"The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking:\n\nClimate Policy Advisor, deadline 21 March 2022\n\nThe CTCN is seeking a senior climate policy specialist, with extensive experience in the international climate negotiations process and with climate technology programming, on a short term basis to design and draft its 2023-2027 Programme of Work through an inclusive and participatory process.\nThe consultancy is home-based, with up to two(2) travels to the CTCN Headquarters.\nThe ultimate result of services is to develop a forward-looking and responsive five-year Programme of Work that lays out how the CTCN will deliver on its objectives and to guide the operations of the CTCN from 2023-2027. The senior policy specialist will deliver a high-level strategic document that will have a significant impact on CTCN communication, positioning and programming vis-\u00e0-vis the Advisory Board, donors, and international partners. This document is of vital importance to the organization.\nFor more information, please visit here.\n\nResource Mobilization Strategy Specialist, deadline 21 March 2022\n\nThe CTCN is seeking the services of a qualified consultant to lead consultation on and the design of a robust and comprehensive Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Strategy and Implementation Plan that is responsive to the CTCN\u2019s strategic vision and direction as embodied in the Programme of Work.\nThe consultancy is home-based, with up to two (2) travels to the CTCN Headquarters\nThe ultimate result of services is to develop a Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Strategy and associated Implementation Plan so that the existing donor base is maintained, and additional funding is generated through expanding bilateral and multilateral donors, as well from private and philanthropic sources as per indicative targets established in the document.\nFor more information, please visit here.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019_09_30_UN_Gruppe_Foto_Portr%E2%94%9C%C2%AAt_0087_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-02-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/28\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Latin American and Caribbean coalition launches vision for a regional circular economy","nid":"37397","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/latin-american-and-caribbean-coalition-launches-vision-regional-circular","Body":"The Latin American and the Caribbean Circular Economy Coalition launched its document \u0022Circular economy in Latin America and the Caribbean: a shared vision\u0022. The paper presents a vision of what a circular economy should look like in the region with the intent to create alignment and cooperation among countries, as well as guide future projects.\nThe document is an important milestone for the coalition, and presents a common vision that contemplates the unique characteristics and potential of Latin America and the Caribbean, so that governments, companies and other stakeholders in the region are aligned and can cooperate with success towards a common goal.\nAccording to the document, Latin America and the Caribbean should have a circular economy that is developed by and for the region. It should be tailored to its characteristics and challenges to foster a resilient recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.\n\u201cBy limiting waste and keeping materials and products in use, the LAC region has a huge opportunity to build a restorative and regenerative economy that can benefit business, society, and the environment. We are very pleased to\u0026nbsp; join this important coalition and to continue to provide technical support. I believe that this cooperation will generate a strong momentum in contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation in the region,\u201d said Director Rose Mwebaza of the UN Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network which is providing\u0026nbsp;technical support for circular economy strategies to 11 countries in the region.\n\u0026nbsp;The Latin America and the Caribbean Circular Economy Coalition was formed in 2021 to serve as a platform for exchanging best circular economy practices and promoting cooperation between governments, businesses and society in the region. It is coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), led by a steering committee composed of four high-level government representatives on a rotating basis, starting with Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and Per\u00fa for the 2021-2022 period, and brings together eight strategic partners: the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the World Economic Forum (WEF) and UNEP.\nPlease download the publication here.\u0026nbsp;\nThe recorded launch event is available here (in Spanish).\n----\nLa econom\u00eda Circular en America Latina y el Caribe: Una visi\u00f3n Compartida\u0026nbsp;\nEl documento es un hito importante de la Coalici\u00f3n, y presenta una visi\u00f3n com\u00fan que contempla las caracter\u00edsticas \u00fanicas y el potencial de Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe, para que los gobiernos, las empresas y otras partes interesadas de la regi\u00f3n est\u00e9n alineados y puedan cooperar con \u00e9xito hacia un objetivo com\u00fan.\nDescargue el documento aqui.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Circular%20economy%20vision%20launched%202.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-02-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/28\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Assessment of applicable climate technologies for establishing baseline GHG emissions from cattle farming in Cuba","nid":"37395","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/assessment-applicable-climate-technologies-establishing-baseline-ghg-emissions","Body":"Cuba\u2019s extensive use of livestock farming and conventional agronomic practices have resulted in low productivity and extensive environmental damage, including soil degradation, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. The country is aiming to transform the current traditional production model into one incorporating low-emissions livestock farming that can reduce GHG emissions while adapting to climate variability.\nThe CTCN, with partners Viresco Solutions, Inc. and Anthesis Lovola, supported the development of an initial baseline estimate of Cuba\u2019s livestock emissions and the GHG reduction potential of implementing more sustainable practices. The partners also identified the potential adaptation co-benefits of adopting climate-smart livestock management practices and are supporting the dissemination of lessons learned to local stakeholders, including researchers and local leaders, while supporting communications strategies to boost the further implementation of climate-smart management. Finally, a concept note for support from the GCF was developed for a project focused on improved climate-smart production in Cuba.\n\u201cThe project developed a first approximation of GHG emissions from cattle ranching and climate change resilient practices, and led to the modeling of three scenarios with a low net contribution in emissions. These results will be included in the mitigation actions in policies, strategies and plans of the climate change program (NAMA, NDC, commitments to conventions) that the country will carry out in the coming years, for the benefit of public and private producers. We are very satisfied with the results generated within the framework of this project and are interested in continuing to work with the CTCN on any other collaboration that may arise from it\u201d noted Dr. Armando Rodriguez Vice Minister, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Cuba.\nThis technology assistance advances:\nCuba\u2019s Nationally Determined Contribution Cuba\u2019s updated NDC (2020) prioritizes agriculture and energy for GHG emissions reductions. As the technical assistance is being used to provide an initial baseline estimate of emissions from the livestock sector, it can also be used to estimate Cuba\u2019s GHG emissions more accurately for inclusion in further NDC updates.\nFor more information about this project,\u0026nbsp;please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease read more case studies in the recent CTCN\u0026nbsp;Progress Report\u0026nbsp;here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Cuba.farming.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-02-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/17\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Developing agrometeorological information tools for Mali\u2019s agricultural sector","nid":"37392","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/developing-agrometeorological-information-tools-mali-s-agricultural-sector","Body":"Agriculture is the main economic driver in Mali, employing roughly 75% of the population and accounting for 50% of the GDP. However, the landlocked country situated in the Sahara and semi-arid Sahel is exposed to recurrent extreme events such as severe droughts and catastrophic floods, rendering only 14% of the land suitable for agriculture. Over the past couple of decades, the country has developed some agrometeorological tools that have enabled data collection on the ground and contributed to an increase in both agricultural production and economic benefits. However, these initiatives cover just a few areas\u2014 and need to be strengthened and scaled up throughout the country.\nAt the request of L\u2019Agence National de la M\u00e9t\u00e9orologie, the CTCN is identifying state of the art technologies, methods, and services for data collection to improve data availability, climate forecasting, early warning, adaptation planning and decision-making in the agricultural sector. It is also providing guidance to refine and improve existing methods for the collection and dissemination of agrometeorological information. Finally, the CTCN will develop the capacity of key stakeholders to use agrometeorological information\u0026nbsp;to improve decision-making. The technical assistance will enhance in particular the use of data on crop conditions, and climate and soil moisture information will be improved through the use of automated download and processing methods of satellite and other relevant data.\n\u201cOne of the major questions I often asked myself was how to substantially improve the current agrometeorological monitoring of crops, pastures, and water sources, as well as the food situation, in order to reduce or avoid direct and indirect economic and human losses in my country. The TAP and TNA published by the Republic of Mali in 2021 respond to this major concern by prioritizing \u201cthe use of agrometeorological information for decision making in the agricultural sector.\u201d The technical assistance provided by the CTCN will help to define, select and develop an innovative and useful system to disseminate meteorological and climatic information in order to support decision-making for rural Malians\u2014farmers, livestock breeders, fishermen and forester\u2014in the agricultural, livestock, fisheries and forestry sectors. We have an obligation to start living with climate variability and climate change on the one hand, while we also recognize the need to innovate, intervene and adapt is even more imperative in the medium and long term. This technical assistance will improve food security in Mali while saving many human lives\u201d, noted Fanta Tandia L\u2019Agence Nationale de la M\u00e9t\u00e9orologie.\nThis technology assistance advances: Mali\u2019s Nationally Determined Contribution.\nIt prioritizes smart agriculture to build resilience to climate change and ensure food security. These objectives would benefit from the use of agrometeorological data to increase the resilience of agricultural systems.\nFor more information about this project, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease read more case studies in the recent CTCN\u0026nbsp;Progress Report\u0026nbsp;here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ZA%C3%8F%20au%20Niger_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-02-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/16\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Scaling up investments to achieve NDC energy efficiency goals in Thailand\u2019s building sector","nid":"37385","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/scaling-investments-achieve-ndc-energy-efficiency-goals-thailand-s-building","Body":"The CTCN and its Consortium partners, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), prepared a GCF Readiness proposal to facilitate the achievement of national targets for the building sector as defined in Thailand\u2019s 2015 Energy Efficiency Plan and its NDC. According to Thailand\u2019s NDC Road Map, 113 million of the 116 million tonnes of GHG emission reductions to be reduced by 2030 should be achieved through energy efficiency and renewable energy. Achieving emissions reductions in the building sector is imperative to meeting these national targets. The national Building Energy Code (BEC) from 2009 mandated minimum energy standards for new buildings, but authorities had been unable to compel the construction industry, project developers and investors to adopt these standards due to a lack of guidance on relevant cost-efficient technologies. The readiness proposal determined the share of buildings included in the total mitigation potential toward the NDC, developed a financial methodology to assess the implementation potential of technologies to enhance energy efficiency, conducted an institutional assessment of current enforcement mechanisms, and mapped the responsible government agencies.\nThe readiness proposal was approved in 2019 with the CTCN as the delivery partner. The International Institute for Energy Conservation\u0026nbsp;is the implementing partner leading on the development of energy consumption benchmarks for selected building types under the BEC and proposing a techno-financial assessment of building technologies that reduce emissions and meet energy efficiency targets. These results can be shared with developers, architects, and investors to help inform investment decisions in the building sector, laying the foundation to support market transformation, workforce development, and sustainable development in Thailand.\nThis technology assistance advances:\nThailand\u2019s Nationally Determined Contribution To reduce GHG emissions by 20% from BAU by 2030 in line with the Energy Efficiency Plan, which aims to reduce the country\u2019s energy intensity by 30% below the 2010 level in 2036. This will require a 7% emissions reduction from the energy and transport sectors by 2020 relative to the 2005 baseline, a substantial share of which is expected to come from energy efficiency measures in the building energy sector.\nFor more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Thailand.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-02-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/14\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN at workshops: Private sector contribution to climate change adaptation in Indonesia and Thailand (presentations)","nid":"37367","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-workshops-private-sector-contribution-climate-change-adaptation-indonesia","Body":"Following the two workshops conducted last year in Vietnam and Bangladesh, the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) has participated at the workshops on private sector contribution to climate change adaptation in Indonesia and Thailand. The workshops were organized by the\u0026nbsp;Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia, the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) of Thailand and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) of Thailand.\nThe participants noted that climate change effects are becoming more pronounced, and adaptation is becoming increasingly important. As emphasized by the representatives of Japan,\u0026nbsp;Japan has vast experience in disaster management, which can be a valuable input for adaptation measures in other countries.\nMs. Clara Landeiro from the CTCN introduced the Centre\u0027s technical assistance portfolio, including support ratio in adaptation and mitigation, technology fields, and sectors. She explained about the role of the National Designated Entities\u0026nbsp;(NDEs)\u0026nbsp;and CTCN network members as key pieces to obtain CTCN funding,\u0026nbsp; as well as opportunities such as the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease find the presentations below.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Dominican%20Republic.%20Reuters_0.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-02-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/08\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"COP 26 renews hosting of the Technology Mechanism\u2019s Climate Technology Centre and Network","nid":"37360","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/cop-26-renews-hosting-technology-mechanism-s-climate-technology-centre-and","Body":"The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties decided to exceptionally renew its memorandum of understanding with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) regarding the hosting of the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) for a further five-year period. The CTCN is the implementation arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism. \u0026nbsp;The decision took place at COP 26 and is set to take effect on February 23rd. \nRemarking on the decision, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa said, \u201cI would like to extend my appreciation to the UNEP for having hosted the Climate Technology Centre the past 9 years. Since its inception, the CTCN\u2019s work has been instrumental in supporting the implementation of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism\u2019s overall objective of enhancing action on climate technology development and transfer on the ground. It is playing a key role in supporting developing countries to achieve the aims of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.\u201d\nThe COP decision was taken following an independent review of the Climate Technology Centre and Network conducted in 2021. The review cited the CTCN\u2019s demand-driven nature, agility and responsiveness to be among its key strengths, paired together with its wide range of ready-to-use resources; a network offering international expertise and technology providers; and strong sectoral expertise covering a wide range of technology areas. \nUNEP was originally selected to host the CTCN at COP18 after it proposed to lead a global consortium of climate change and technology organizations to deliver technical assistance, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities to developing countries. The CTCN has since responded to the needs of 108 countries by mobilizing the expertise of its consortium as well as a global network of over 700 civil society, finance, private sector, and research institutions. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cTechnology is a crucial factor in reversing some of the worst impacts of climate change, and a critical enabler in achieving net-zero emissions. From water, food, energy, and urban systems to digitalization and nature-based solutions, the CTCN\u2019s dynamic global network provides the tools and practices to implement real change, and the reach to take them global\u201d, commented CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza. \nIn its recent Progress Report, the CTCN shared details on its implementation of the Paris Agreement\u2019s Technology Framework. In terms of trends in developing country technology requests, 2021 demonstrated an increased demand for nature-based solutions related to water and agriculture, alongside a steady drive to accelerate the energy transition with renewable energy, circular economy strategies, and sustainable cities. Interest in digital transformation is also on the rise, permeating all sectors and creating opportunities to revolutionize how we address climate change. \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Scaling%20up.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-02-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/03\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: Projects in Belize, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Dominica, Ghana, Nigeria","nid":"37344","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-projects-belize-c-te-d-ivoire-dominica-ghana-nigeria","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance projects:\n\nGroundwater monitoring system for managing aquifers as a tool for climate change adaptation planning in Belize.\u0026nbsp;Deadline:\u0026nbsp;24 February 2022\n\nBelize is experiencing rising sea levels and increasing frequency and intensity of tropical storms due to climate change. This affects both groundwater quantity and quality, as it causes flooding in coastal agricultural areas and groundwater salinization. Fifty-six percent of the population lives in rural areas and relies on groundwater for agriculture and drinking water. However, the existing aquifers and their annual recharge rate have not been quantified. Given that the management of groundwater resources requires specialized knowledge, and in order to combat climate change and increase the resilience of these communities, quality assessment of water resources and capacity building are needed.\nThe CTCN will support the design of a groundwater quality monitoring system and identify risks to the supply of water for diverse groundwater users in Belize. In order to identify activities to address the situation, an analysis of groundwater offer and demand in a prioritized region will be conducted, followed by the design of the water availability assessment including water quality monitoring, and finally an analysis of political and technical instruments used at national and regional levels for planning, management, and quality monitoring of water resources.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19343.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/165442\n\nTechnical Guidance for updating the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) and developing a Technology Action Plan for the implementation of C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire\u00b4s NDC.\u0026nbsp;Deadline:\u0026nbsp;24 February 2022\n\nCote D\u0027Ivoire plans to conduct its Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) with a Technology Action Plan (TAP), in view of the implementation of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).\u0026nbsp;Technology transfer\u0026nbsp;will have impact toward reducing vulnerability of the population hence increased resilience to climate change and well as steering the country towards a low carbon development path.\nThe CTCN will support the\u0026nbsp;development of a TNA to identify and prioritize technology transfer and diffusion for climate change mitigation and adaptation in key sectors in\u0026nbsp;Cote D\u0027Ivoire.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19345.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/165444\n\nTechnical and economic feasibility of solar units and water storage on public buildings in Dominica.\u0026nbsp;Deadline:\u0026nbsp;23 February 2022\n\nDominica is reliant on imported fossil fuels, leaving it vulnerable to global oil price fluctuations that directly impact the cost of electricity. The island revised its 2011 National Energy Plan in 2014 to state its objective of using sustainable and indigenous resources to become self-sufficient with regard to electricity generation by 2020, and to describe a scenario in which it becomes a net exporter of electricity from its geothermal resources. Renewable energy installations have the potential to lower the fuel charge portion of electricity rates and increase the reliability of electricity services through appropriate planning and operating procedures. Small solar energy generation units can contribute to the energy transition in Dominica. However, the island has not yet identified the feasibility and benefits of expanding self-sufficient renewable energy generation solutions that can reduce fossil fuel dependency.\nThe overall objective of the technical assistance is to develop a technical and economic feasibility analysis of small solar generation units and water storage systems on public buildings in Dominica.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19344.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/165443\n\nPromoting climate adaptation by upscaling appropriate solar irrigation technology options for smallholder farmers in Ghana through innovative financing mechanisms, a conducive policy framework for technology regulation and tailored training modules.\u0026nbsp;Deadline:\u0026nbsp;24 February 2022\n\nSmallholder farmers in Ghana, who rely primarily on rainfed agriculture, are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In semi-arid northern Ghana, 90% of the population depends on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihoods. The predicted increase in temperature due to climate change could cause a decrease in the length of the wet season, an increase in rainfall intensity (i.e. increased risk of flooding), an increase in the number of dry days per month, and more frequent heatwaves. The fluctuating frequency and volume of rainfall directly affects water availability for agriculture, leading to decreased productivity for smallholder farmers and prolonged periods of food insecurity.\u0026nbsp;Solar powered irrigation systems (SPIS) provide a flexible and renewable energy source that would enable smallholder farmers to access water resources in an efficient manner during periods of water scarcity, benefiting productivity and food security.\nTaking into consideration SPIS that build on any existing hard technology options and soft technology solutions that create an enabling environment to enable the uptake and dissemination of the technology (policy, financing, training), the objective is to provide a sustainable and efficient means of irrigation for smallholder farmers.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19346.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/165445\n\nDeveloping Institutional Framework for the Energy Efficiency Act and Regulations targeting energy intensive sector (household and industries) in Nigeria.\u0026nbsp;Deadline:\u0026nbsp;24 February 2022\n\nNigeria is the largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa, but power sector limitations are constraining further economic development. Being endowed with large oil, gas, hydro and solar resources, the government has the potential to generate more than 12,500 MW of electric power from existing plants, but on most days it is only able to generate around 4,000 MW due to the unavailability of gas, breakdowns, water shortage and grid constraints that result in frequent electricity outages.\u0026nbsp;The government has therefore prioritized energy generation, transmission and consumption efficiency as key actions in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), as there is a need to formulate and implement energy efficiency programs in various sectors to reduce power shortage and also increase the competitiveness of the industrial sector by reducing energy intensity per unit product.\u0026nbsp;\nThe objective is to develop a harmonized framework of regulations that instigate adoption and \u0026nbsp;implementation of energy efficient technologies and practices in the industrial, commercial and transport sectors. The technical assistance will also support the development of an institutional structure to monitor and report on activities undertaken toward compliance with the regulations.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19347.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/165446\n--------\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC_4232_0.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-01-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/26\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"TEC technical paper on emerging climate technologies in the energy supply sector","nid":"37336","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/tec-technical-paper-emerging-climate-technologies-energy-supply-sector","Body":"This report on emerging climate technology analyses a group of preselected key emerging primary energy supply, transformation, and storage technologies. It elaborates on elements that may affect their successful deployment, commercialization, and long-term sustainability. \nThe overall objective of this publication is to provide policymakers and other relevant stakeholders with a set of information that may help their decision making when defining national and\/or regional strategies for accelerating the scale-up and diffusion of these technologies.\nDownload the full version of the publication here. \n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Wind%20power_4.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-01-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/25\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNEP virtual event series: The Asia Regional NDC Clinic","nid":"37334","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unep-virtual-event-series-asia-regional-ndc-clinic","Body":"The\u0026nbsp;Asia Regional Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Clinic\u0026nbsp;is a 4-part virtual event series designed as a platform to present common challenges faced by Asian countries when implementing NDC actions at the sector level. It is run as a series of clinic sessions, with support from regional and international experts, where technical sectoral issues can be presented and discussed in order to identify policy, technological and financial solutions.\nThis event series is held under the global project \u201cNDC Action \u2013 Facilitating Implementation of Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Development Aligned with National and Global Goals\u201d, supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UNEP DTU Partnership (UDP). The event series are jointly organized with the NDC Partnership.\nThe first three sessions of the virtual event series are structured based on a grouping of sectors selected by the three Asian countries under the abovementioned NDC Action Project. These high mitigation and adaptation potential sectors, already documented in respective countries\u2019 NDCs, were proposed by countries as decision makers see the urgency to ramp up both policy and investment efforts so their potentials on addressing changing climate can be achieved. The final topic of the series dives deeper into the role of financing with a focus on supporting Asian developing countries to improve their financial capacity to mobilize resources for climate actions.\nTaking place between December 2021 and February 2022, each session will be a 2-hour virtual event open to participation from all stakeholder groups, in particular sector level regulators, policy makers, financial institutions and private sector who are searching for effective policy metrics and business models for mitigation and adaptation purposes.\nPlease read more here.\nThe 2nd\u0026nbsp;session of the 4-Part Asia Regional Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Clinic Virtual Event Series\u0026nbsp;will take\u0026nbsp;place on Tuesday, 25 January, 1400-1600 (GMT+7 time zone). It\u0026nbsp;will provide a dedicated platform to discuss policies, financing opportunities and effective collaboration to promote energy efficiency deployment in the use of appliances with a focus in the industries. It will bring together country policy makers, practitioners, as well as global, regional, and national experts from the fields of renewable energy, climate finance and regional cooperation.\nFor registration, please click here\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Asia%20NDC%20event.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-01-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/21\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 12 new network members","nid":"37327","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-12-new-network-members","Body":"12 new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in December. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. The Centre also serves as a platform for Network members to share their solutions and experience via the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;events such as the CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nAgornic International Co., Ltd.\u0026nbsp;Agronic is a green technology firm committed to managing environmental friendly solutions more than 20 years\u2019 experiences in engineering design and manufacturing coupled with systematic integration and cutting edge AIoT solution. They develop and manufacture a variety of well thought-out single device, machines and sophisticated full plant solutions, specialized in agricultural grain and fibre processing equipment includes dryer, husk furnace, moisture, whiteness, dust collection, weighing, recycling facilities and biomass system.\nDHI A\/S.\u0026nbsp;With more than 50 years of existence and continued growth, DHI is an independent, private and not-for-profit organisation based in Denmark, with 30 offices and about 1,100 full-time employees worldwide. They have helped clients in more than 140 countries solving their most difficult challenges in water environments.\nEBP CHILE SPA.\u0026nbsp;EBP Chile, established in 2012, is part of EBP Global, an international engineering, planning and consulting company. The areas of work include climate change; energy; natural resources. In these areas, they support their clients in all phases of their projects, from concept development to implementation support, and from strategic planning to the identification of innovative technological solutions.\nErnst \u0026amp; Young ShinNihon LLC.\u0026nbsp;Ernst \u0026amp; Young ShinNihon LLC is an EY member firm in Japan. Ernst \u0026amp; Young ShinNihon\u0027s teams bring together professionals with experience in engineering, science, business, finance and operations, helping clients respond to the physical risks of climate change and benefit from opportunities in new markets and regulatory environments related to carbon and renewable energy. \nFUNDACI\u00d3 EURECAT.\u0026nbsp;Eurecat is the leading Technology Centre in Catalonia. Eurecat\u2019s competences cover digital and industrial technologies, sustainability (energy, batteries \u0026amp; storage, waste, water, air, soil, environmental impact and circular economy), and biotech. Eurecat is founder and partner of the Climate Resilience Centre of Catalonia (CRC), created with the aim of developing projects focused on mitigation and adaptation to climate change, and with a firm commitment to the ecological transition in Catalonia, Spain and the Mediterranean basin, based on research, technology and innovation.\nGreen and Seed Corp.\u0026nbsp;They have developed a technology called SFC (Seed Film Cultivation). SFC is precision agriculture using seed attached bio-degradable film(seedfilm). Seedfilm not only controls weeds, but also protects the warmth, moisture, and fertilizer of the farmland and provides the optimal environment for growing rice, resulting in high yields. SFC is expected to reduce water consumption by 70% and suppress most of the methane compared to conventional rice farming without sacrificing yield. Furthermore, SFC doesn\u0027t have to rely on irrigated fields.\nIDOM Consulting, Engineering and Architecture.\u0026nbsp;They are an association of professionals united in the ownership of the company, working together, facilitating the professional and human development of their people,\u0026nbsp;while providing the highest quality of service for their clients.\nINTEGRATION environment \u0026amp; energy. It is an award-winning internationally operating consulting firm headquartered in Germany, with a mission of facilitating development towards renewable energy transition and environmental sustainability globally. Since 1998, the company\u0027s multidisciplinary team of experts has been delivering integrative solutions to global clients, with the aim of improving energy efficiency, energy access as well as the environment in humanitarian, developing \u0026amp; developed country contexts.\nOsiris Support Services Pvt Ltd. It is a company established in 2014 with the mission to provide comprehensive support and ensure system performance and sustainability under any conditions.\u0026nbsp;Since 1999, they have built upon their specialized technical skills in desktop and server environment, branching out into additional areas of virtualization, disaster recovery, storage, active monitoring and consulting.\u0026nbsp; \nSetec energie environment (SEE).\u0026nbsp;A member company of Setec Group, Setec Energie Environnement is specialized in the energy and environment sector and delivers services that range from strategic planning to realisation of feasibility studies and from site supervision to project management. Setec conducted multiple projects in developing countries related to waste management and circular economy, preservation of the environment, decarbonation and renewable energies, and is present in more than 30 countries.\nWater Research Centre Limited. They operate across different sectors including water, environment, gas and resource management. Their clients include regulators, water and gas utility companies, governmental organisations, NGOs, trade organisations, industrial manufacturers and waste management companies. Building on a legacy in the international water and environment sector stretching back over 90 years, combined with the knowledge of approximately 170 staff, they bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions.\nWeather Risk Management Services Pvt Ltd. It is a private limited company broadly engaged in providing agricultural and climate management services to the farmers. WRMS has been working in the agriculture risk management space since 2004. Today WRMS is among India\u2019s most exciting and fast-growing smart farming solutions companies.\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;To facilitate the Network application process, the CTCN has recently launched\u0026nbsp;an online Network application form.\nIf you have any inquiries in submitting the application, please contact Daye Eom, CTCN Network Specialist (daye.eom@un.org) for support.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Guatemala.%20Reuters.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-01-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/18\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"TEC \u0026amp; YOUNGO event: Climate technology and adaptation","nid":"37284","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/tec-youngo-event-climate-technology-and-adaptation","Body":"Wednesday, 19 January 2022 |10:00 \u2013 11:15 GMT+4 |, Dubai Exhibition Centre \u2013 Break-out \u2013 2A Suite | Online \nThis event is organized by the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and UNFCCC youth constituency (YOUNGO) at GSTIC Conference, Dubai\nThis hybrid event will bring together experts, civil society and financial institutions to discuss the current status and key aspects of innovations in adaptation technologies. The event will explore the role and importance of youth in driving climate technology innovation and adaptation.\nMore information on this event is available here. \n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Flyer_GSTIC2022_TEC_YOUNGO.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-01-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/06\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Vacancy: Senior Climate Technology Specialist, CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office in the Republic of Korea","nid":"37280","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-senior-climate-technology-specialist-ctcn-partnership-and-liaison","Body":"The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking:\n\nSenior Climate Technology Specialist, the deadline for applications 27 January 2022\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office in the Republic of Korea is set up-up to enhance climate technology development and transfer and to strengthen the linkages between the CTCN and the Green Climate Fund and between the CTCN and other entities working on climate technologies that are based in the Republic of Korea. The Office also serves as a Centre of excellence for collaborative RD\u0026amp;D on climate technologies.\n\nA senior consultant is required to support CTCN in operationalization of the work of the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office and largely focusing on supporting the activities to enhance collaboration with the Green Climate Fund and other climate financing institutions. The senior consultant would also upscale the work of the CTCN through the GCF Readiness Programme and continue to provide support to more countries towards transformational long-term climate actions. The consultant would also support the activities of the newly established CTCN Liaison Office, as follows:\n\n\u2022 Capacity Building of Regional Developing Country NDEs\n\u2022 Provision of Service as a Centre of Excellence on RD\u0026amp;D for Climate Technologies\n\u2022 Establishment of Twinning Arrangements\n\u2022 Pro-bono Support of CTCN Technical Assistance by Network Members based in the Republic of Korea\n\u2022 Communications and Knowledge Management\nFor more information, please visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019_09_30_UN_Gruppe_Foto_Portr%E2%94%9C%C2%AAt_0015.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-01-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/05\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN video: 2021 in review","nid":"37218","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-video-2021-review","Body":"The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) connects countries to climate technology solutions.\u0026nbsp;The video presents key trends and the results from 2021 on scaling up climate action through technology transfer.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Video file\n              \n\n      \n  \n\n          \n\n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Technology%20trends%202021.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-12-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/14\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Green Finance Measures Database: Discover 680+ policy \u0026amp; regulatory instruments","nid":"37216","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/green-finance-measures-database-discover-680-policy-regulatory-instruments","Body":"An increasing number of green finance measures are being adopted around the world by policymakers and regulators in a shift toward green finance policy and regulation that goes beyond market-driven solutions.\n\nNew figures show that there are some 684 national and sub-national policy and regulatory measures on green finance in place in 100 developed and developing countries. This represents a 264% increase since 2015.\n\nIn addition, 2021 saw a surge in green finance regulations, with 124 measures implemented globally. This reflects the awareness of governments that the financial system will need to be aligned with their net-zero commitments announced during the year. The growing number of green finance measures has been driven by renewed international cooperation, steered by the re-establishment of the G20 Sustainable Finance Study Group and the updated climate pledges announced in the lead-up to the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November 2021.\n\nWith an important shift towards regulatory reforms aimed at allocating capital towards a 1.5\u00b0C net-zero economy, green financial regulation is moving into the political sphere. This year marked a milestone in terms of issuance of national taxonomies, sending a strong signal to the market favoring a more prescriptive approach to green finance regulations. Growing issuances of sovereign green bonds in 2021 also explain the increase in capital reallocation measures.\n\n\u201cThe increase of measures focused on directing capital towards low-carbon assets shows that governments worldwide are now adopting a more proactive approach to green finance measures, as compared to the past where measures focused mainly on transparency regimes,\u201d said Benjamin Simmons, Head of the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership.\n\nThe limitations of a risk-based approach to effectively shifting capital and addressing market failures must be put in parallel with current market momentum, as evidenced by the increase in net-zero finance coalitions formed by the global finance community throughout the year. If carbon neutrality pledges are introduced, financial regulators and authorities will need to monitor the integrity of those pledges by holding them accountable.\n\nThe dividing line between developed and developing countries on central banks\u2019 implication in addressing climate change is becoming porous. In 2021, some central banks in the euro zone announced the decarbonization of their monetary policy and the integration of climate change into their prudential framework.\n\u201cOver the past year, leading central banks have started to outline the role that they could play in delivering net-zero across the financial system. This now needs to become systematic,\u201d said Nick Robins, Professor in Practice Sustainable Finance at the Grantham Research Institute of the London School of Economics.\n\nThe number of measures that affect different asset classes and focuses on multiple objectives has grown, indicating forward momentum on policy coordination. The consistency of a different set of policies is critical to achieve a net-zero future and this dynamic is starting to emerge in green finance policies. For example, climate stewardship policies have been linked to climate-related disclosure regulations.\n\n\u201cThis integrated data about the global allocation of capital for sustainable development is invaluable. Transparent and easily accessible information through this database will help foster collaboration and policy coherence in this important area,\u201d said Gustavo Fonseca, Director of Programs at the Global Environment Facility.\n\nThe political dynamics underpinning a more coordinated approach to green finance measures \u2013 in response to the insufficiencies and inadequacies of market-driven solutions to green the financial system \u2013 are an important caveat. As climate-related radical uncertainty intersects with non-reversible climate tipping points, regulators and supervisors need to move beyond quantitative analyses that have characterized risk-based approaches to financial measures over the past 6 years.\n\n\u201cTo address greenwashing and the risks of regulatory gaps, it\u2019s time for a new era of knowledge sharing and collaboration that drives capital towards delivering on the 2030 Agenda and carbon neutrality,\u201d said Steven Stone, Deputy Director of the UNEP Economy Division.\n\nThe Green Finance Measures Database \u2013 supported by the Global Environment Facility \u2013 will be a critical tool to monitor jurisdictions\u2019 leadership in defining market standards for climate neutrality and allow them to benchmark their green finance regulatory landscape against peers.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe Green Finance Platform (GFP) provides a clearinghouse of market, policy and regulatory innovations driving the green transformation. It focuses on sustainable finance principles, practices, and protocols for banking, investment, and insurance. The Green Finance Measures Database has received funding from the Global Environment Facility as part of the \u201cAligning the financial system and infrastructure investments with sustainable development - a transformational approach\u201d project.\n\nFind out more at www.greenfinanceplatform.org.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/GFMD%202021%20-%20Infographic.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-12-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/13\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Youth Climate Innovation Lab in Latin America","nid":"37215","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-youth-climate-innovation-lab-latin-america","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) continues its Youth Climate Innovation Labs, which took place already in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.\n\u201cIt is very important to support young people to engage in climate action, and this programme provides them with the tools and diverse partnerships to create solutions. This programme has been a big success in different regions, and it has challenged the youth to think outside of the box and co-create ideas for climate mitigation and adaptation solutions aligned with countries\u0027 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs),\u201d noted\u0026nbsp; Dr. Rose Mwebaza, CTCN Director.\nThe Climate Innovation Labs is a fast paced three-day online event that brings\u0026nbsp;together selected youth participants as well as climate technology experts within the selected sectors and technology fields in\u0026nbsp;the region\u0026nbsp;to explore innovative design thinking tools, flexing their entrepreneurial muscles and creating solutions for enhanced climate action.\u0026nbsp;At the end of the Climate Innovation Labs, the selected participants\u0026nbsp;are\u0026nbsp;provided follow-on support to implement and scale selected solutions through a 6-8 week Climate Innovation Academy Programme delivered by\u0026nbsp;the CTCN partner\u0026nbsp;Seedstars.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease see more information about the project in Latin America here.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/LAC%20event%20launch_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-12-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/10\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 11 new network members","nid":"37214","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-11-new-network-members-1","Body":"11 new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in November. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. The Centre also serves as a platform for Network members to share their solutions and experience via the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;events such as the CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nAECOM Limited. It is a company that connects knowledge and experience across the global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges from high- performance buildings and infrastructure, to resilient communities and environments. The company has expertise in architectural, engineering, and construction services. \nBRL Ingenierie.\u0026nbsp;It is a company established with the mission to promoting access to water and sanitation,\u0026nbsp;anticipating and supporting adaptation to climate change and the ecological and energy transition, and preserving biodiversity, fight against the scarcity of natural resources, the risks of food shortages, flooding, marine submersion, soil depletion. It has expertise in water, the environment and regional planning. \nCREOCEAN.\u0026nbsp;CREOCEAN offers a comprehensive service turned towards protection, development, and planning of coastal and marine areas with a major cause for integrated and sustainable management. The strength of their specificities lies in its close integration of environmental, planning and engineering services, mixing its multidisciplinary staff potential. Their expertise covers geology, geophysics, hydrodynamics, sediment transport, biology, and ecology.\nISAN Corporation.\u0026nbsp;ISAN Corporation is Korea\u2019s leading engineering consultant company specializing in public sectors such as river, dam, water resources, water supply and sewage. Because the rainfall is concentrated in summer season in Korea, ISAN Corporation has strengths in water-related sectors, and specializes in water disaster reduction and water resource management to cope with climate change in developing countries.\nLenroy Duane James and Company Limited.\u0026nbsp;It is an environmental management consultancy located in Kingston Jamaica. They consult on projects to ensure proper alignment of best practices as well as provide services for environmental Impact assessments, environmental statements, quality monitoring, HSE training etc.\nLukhwells International Limited.\u0026nbsp;Lukhwells International Limited is a company established with the mission to provide high quality, demand-driven capacity development services in an efficient and cost effective manner on a sustainable basis. It has expertise in natural resource management. \nMSConex.\u0026nbsp;MSConex is a consulting firm in the fields of waste management, waste-to-energy and the environment. They specialize in organic waste studies, the utilization of biogas, leachate on landfills, greenhouse gas emission mitigation, and carbon credit programs. MSConex combines financial with environmental\/sustainability skills, adapting pertinent solutions to the challenges of North and West Africa.\nNEXUS Coastal Resource Management Ltd. Their the mission is to be a catalyst of change through collaborative learning and problem solving that empowers coastal peoples to protect their human and natural ecosystems from the effects of climate change and other issues facing sustainable resource management.\nNRW Specialists Pty Ltd. It is an international company that was incorporated in Australia. It has undertaken various projects in Australia, New Zealand, South and SE Asia, Middle East and across the Pacific Region. The NRW Group has now also expanded its services for water and wastewater into structural, civil infrastructure, agricultural, marine structures and roads\/bridges. \nRelief Applications. It is a multicultural humanitarian-to-humanitarian organization with top level professionals who make technology a tool that improves the quality of life of people in need. They have more than 17 years in designing and developing multi-platform IT solutions for the humanitarian and development sector including UN agencies, and international NGOs.\nTheRockGroup Holding BV.\u0026nbsp;TheRockGroup is an ambitious boutique agency driving the transition towards a sustainable economy and society. We believe that fair and sustainable business can and should accelerate this transition. Therefore we work on entrepreneurial solutions with innovators, companies, civil society, knowledge institutions and policy makers. We strive to be a force for good and fully support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.\u0026nbsp;\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;To facilitate the Network application process, the CTCN has recently launched\u0026nbsp;an online Network application form.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Cambodia.%20Biogas.%20SuSanA%20Secretariat_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-12-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/09\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in media: Climate tech and the way forward","nid":"37203","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-climate-tech-and-way-forward","Body":"Tan Zhai Yun\/The Edge Malaysia\nIn the 18th century, technological advancement ushered in the Industrial Revolution with the introduction of coal as an energy source and a whole host of machines. Factories, automobiles and airplanes emerged over the years, radically transforming human lives.\u0026nbsp;\nBut these developments also increased the pollution of the air and water, a consequence of the combustion of fossil fuels and the release of toxins into the environment. The Great Smog of London in 1952, for instance, resulted in thousands of deaths and prompted the passing of the Clean Air Act, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.\u0026nbsp;\nFast forward to the 21st century, and people are now suffering from the impact of climate change due to uncontrolled greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.\u0026nbsp;\nAlready, global average temperatures are 1.1 degrees Celsius higher than in pre-industrial times, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. This has resulted in more extreme weather events, droughts and flooding in different parts of the world and a rise in sea levels.\u0026nbsp;\nInterestingly, technology, which contributed to the crisis due to its misuse or overuse, is now being employed to fix the problem.\u0026nbsp;\nFor instance, solar panels, smart grids, carbon capture and storage (CCUS) systems and hydrogen fuel cells have been touted as solutions.\u0026nbsp;\nAdvanced early warning systems for flooding, weather forecasting technologies and genetically engineered crops are being developed to help humans adapt to the changed environment.\nBut it is not that simple. Activists have criticised companies and governments for relying on technology to meet their climate targets when the said technology is still economically or technically unfeasible. They see it as a distraction from doing the real work of cutting emissions or transitioning.\u0026nbsp;\nHow then should we be thinking about technology in a time of climate change?\n\u201cI think one of the lessons of the 21st century is that while technology has allowed humanity to develop into a modern society, it has also contributed to climate change, environmental degradation, unsustainable patterns of consumption and the production of a lot of waste,\u201d says Dr Rose Mwebaza, director of Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the implementation arm of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Mechanism.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cBut humans are very innovative and responsive to the challenges we face. I think technology is going to play a big role in reversing some of the damage done. For me, the key question is whether we are able to do it in time to avert a catastrophe. We don\u2019t have a lot of time.\u201d\nInstead of only citing far-fetched inventions, governments and companies should be considering the many low-hanging fruits and simple technologies that are already available.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cThe beauty of technology is that it offers us a variety of options, from the really advanced ones using artificial intelligence (AI) to the simple ones that can help communities adapt to climate change immediately. At CTCN, we\u2019ve seen things like solar-based water pumps, solar-based desalination plants and solar-based drip technologies or drones for agriculture,\u201d says Mwebaza. CTCN matches developing countries with technology service providers and provides the initial funding for adoption.\u0026nbsp;\nTechnology for mitigation of climate change, in particular, is already abundant, especially in developed countries, which have the resources to develop more advanced technologies such as CCUS. So, why has it not been adopted at scale yet? Cost and a lack of regulation are among the major reasons.\u0026nbsp;\nMeanwhile, developing countries have long demanded greater access to these technologies, as was promised in the Paris Agreement. Again, cost and ownership of the technologies are barriers.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cIt\u2019s not dissimilar to pharmaceutical companies not really wanting to share life-saving vaccines,\u201d says Yin Shao Loong, Khazanah Research Institute senior research associate. He focuses on industrial policies, future technologies and climate change.\u0026nbsp;\nNevertheless, developing countries such as Malaysia should consider what technologies its companies already have, and perform a national assessment of where technology could be useful and how to access it, Yin adds. This includes not just acquiring the technology but also the knowledge of how to use it.\n\u201cTechnologies like solar are cheap now. It\u2019s just the issue of creating an enabling policy architecture to promote them. Advanced battery storage might be more difficult. Do you want it for mobility or for use in commercial and residential areas?\u201d That will determine what kind of batteries the country should procure.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease read the full article here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Cambodia%201..JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-12-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/06\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 18 new network members","nid":"37181","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-18-new-network-members","Body":"18 new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in October. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. The Centre also serves as a platform for Network members to share their solutions and experience via the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;events such as the CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nA.R.S. Progetti S.p.A. It is a global consulting firm and think-tank, works to implement contextually relevant, innovative and sustainable solutions to complex, interconnected problems. Since its founding in 1992, the firm has developed policies, strategies, research and technical assistance on projects addressing sustainable socio-economic and physical infrastructure development, environmental and heritage conservation. ARS works with diverse stakeholders in the project communities to help them adapt and become more resilient to changing climates, while simultaneously boosting local economic growth and well-being.\nALLCOT AG.\u0026nbsp;ALLCOT is a leader in creating tools and strategies for managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to actively combat the climate crisis under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and in line with the 2030 Agenda. Our services include the development of GHG emissions offsetting, measurement and the development of emission reduction strategies. Through our innovative approach, we establish creative and long-term sustainability partnerships with clients, enabling us to maintain our leading position in the sector.\nAssociation of Family Forest Owners, Nepal (AFFON).\u0026nbsp;It is a civil society organization, its main objective to ensure the involvement of family forest farmers to accelerate the nature based solutions to sustainably manage forest and land resources for food security, livelihoods of people and environment.\nBeanstalk Agtech Pty Ltd.\u0026nbsp;Beanstalk is an innovation agency dedicated to advancing agrifood innovation ecosystems across the Asia-Pacific. We help corporations strengthen their innovation muscle, support start-ups \u0026amp; SMEs to set and achieve ambitious goals, and build platforms to enhance capacity, connectivity, and outcomes for local industries. We are driven by the potential for agriculture to be the leading force for good-starting with harnessing and scaling solutions for a people-and planet-friendly future.\nCenter for Industrial and Building Energy Audits (CIBEA). The basic aim of CIBEA is to conduct Industrial and Building Energy Audits leading to Energy and Energy cost savings.\nCyclos. Counting on 25 years of experience, Cyclos has become one of Germany\u0027s leading independent advisory and auditing firms for waste management including extended producer responsibility(EPR), recylability assessment and mass flow verification- nowadays supporting governments, development partners and private sector institutions in advancing waste management systems all over the world.\nDAEHAN.\u0026nbsp;DAEHAN\u2019s main business areas are bio energy, renewable energy, waste management, water management, etc. They have large networks at domestic and abroad as a collaborative institute for various activities such as feasibility study and R\u0026amp;D. \nDeloitte Touch\u00e9 Tohmatsu India LLP.\u0026nbsp;Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (DTTILLP) is part of the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee (\u201cDTTL\u201d), its network of member firms, and their related entities. It operates multiple service lines including financial advisory, consulting, risk advisory, and tax to its clients in the region. The sustainability and climate change practice is a specialised group within the firmproviding end-to-end solutions to government agencies, ministries, bilateral and multilateral donor agencies as well as private sector players. \nGeoKrishi Initiative.\u0026nbsp;It is a blend of development practitioners and technology experts offering technology solutions to societal challenges in agriculture, disaster management, energy, finance, health sector. Pathway has been on the forefront of ground up innovation and technology infusion catalysed through public-private Partnership models.\nGROUPE HUIT.\u0026nbsp;Groupe Huit\u2019s multidisciplinary team is a mix of urban planners, geographers, architects, experts in urban sociology, governance and projects set-up. Main activities: urban planning, socio-economic development, decentralisation and municipal development.\nHAMERKOP Climate Impacts.\u0026nbsp;HAMERKOP enables organisations to implement and support long-term impactful, equitable and measurable climate actions. As a climate change and climate finance boutique consulting and project development company, they enable organisations to implement and support long-term impactful climate actions. \nICEM Asia Consulting Pte. Ltd. ICEM is an award-winning centre that assists government, private sector and communities define and implement policies and measures for ecologically sustainability. ICEM is recognized for its work on climate vulnerability assessment and adaptation, renewable energy, hydrometeorology, water governance, nature-based solutions, environmental economics, disaster risk reduction and GIS\/spatial planning. \nPolicy and Management Consulting Group (PMCG). It is an international development consulting company aiming to deliver progress to transitional and developing countries. They are building an effective synergy of local and international expertise to support partners on the path of development, bringing global vision and best relevant practices into the local environment. PMCG specializes in policy advising, institutional building and capacity development, monitoring and evaluation, infrastructure development and corporate management consulting. \nSustainable Development Center Remissia.\u0026nbsp;It is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization (NGO) established in 2011. It aims to promote integration of climate change issues in national planning and provide capacity building programmes at national and municipal levels, for government, public and private sector. It supports government agencies in preparation of sustainable development strategies and action plans for different sectors of economy at national and local levels, introduction of knowledge and new methodologies for sustainable management, contribution to the state-of \u2013the \u2013art technologies transfer process and development of indigenous know-how, and strengthening the national and local capacity building process. \nSustainable Development Foundation (SDF). It was formed by a group of social activists in 2004. They have Integrated Development Approach and Formal and Non-Formal Educational expertise. SDF has qualified the Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool (OCAT) for U.S. Department of State Strengthening Civil Society Organization (CSO\u2019s) Program. \nUniversidad Mayor de San Andres.\u0026nbsp;Universidad Mayor de San Andr\u00e9s (UMSA) was created in 1830. It\u2019s essential functions are: the generation of knowledge, interdisciplinary research, training and social interaction, through 13 faculties, 54 careers, 52 institutes and research laboratories and in 2021 management with 200 postgraduate programs. The main areas of research related to climate change are climate modeling, comprehensive management of water and soil resources, sanitation, health, agriculture, comprehensive management of forests and biodiversity.\nValopes.\u0026nbsp;At Valopes, they compromise in democratizing their smart platform for industries and cities to monitor and manage resources such as materials \u0026amp; waste more efficiently. They also help to identify opportunities to transform waste into secondary raw material generating new incomes while keeping it away from landfills and avoiding the GHG emissions to the environment.\nWorld Institute of Sustainable Energy. It is a not-for-profit organization established in 2004 in Pune, India, committed to the cause of promoting sustainable energy and sustainable development, with specific emphasis on issues related to renewable energy, energy security, energy efficiency, and climate change. The prime objective of WISE is influencing public policy through research, advocacy, development of action plans\/roadmaps, capacity building, training and outreach activities.\u0026nbsp;\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;To facilitate the Network application process, the CTCN has recently launched\u0026nbsp;an online Network application form.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Dominican%20Republic.%20reuters2_0.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-11-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/24\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN seeking experts: Project in Peru","nid":"37169","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeking-experts-project-peru","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance project:\nMonitoring system of adaptation measures in the water sector, analysis of barriers and financial sustainability for its implementation\u0026nbsp;in Peru\nDeadline: 30 November 2021\nPeru\u2019s updated NDC, submitted in 2020, has progressed in its formulation of more concrete adaptation measures. These are accompanied by indicators, goals and implementation deadlines for each prioritized thematic area, including agriculture, forests, fisheries and aquaculture, health and water. These adaptation measures have indicators for short (2021) and medium (2025) term goals. Peru\u2019s regulations of the Framework Law on Climate Change establish a System for the Monitoring of Adaptation and Mitigation measures, and the Ministry of the Environment, through the General Directorate of Climate Change and Desertification, has developed a roadmap for the monitoring and evaluation of adaptation measures composed of four phases: i) analysis, ii) design, iii) development, and iv) implementation.\u0026nbsp;The Directorate has prioritized the water sector going forward to continue advancing the establishment of the monitoring and evaluation component.\nThe establishment of a monitoring system for adaptation actions is essential to monitor the progress of\u0026nbsp;interventions and track how they are reducing risks, improving adaptive capacity, and supporting \u0026nbsp;vulnerable populations. \u0026nbsp;The goal is for the system to be fully functional starting in 2023, and there are several outstanding needs to be addressed in order to achieve the goal in this timeframe. Thus far, international experts dealing with agriculture and health have been engaged in building and advancing this roadmap.\nThe overarching goal of this technical assistance is to contribute to the implementation of the roadmap of the monitoring and evaluation component of the Monitoring System of Adaptation and Mitigation Measures of Peru, through the development of the design phase for the thematic area of water (15 adaptation measures) and the analysis of the sustainability of the development and implementation phases. This assignment seeks to develop a monitoring system that collects the best international practices and serves to report to international conventions, national frameworks on climate change and donors, also allowing to identify if the implementation of adaptation measures follows the planned paths, as well as if the measures are effective and how they can be improved. This technical assistance also includes the identification of barriers to the implementation of the Adaptation Monitoring System, a financial sustainability analysis and the completion of a Concept Note for applying to climate funds to complete the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation component of adaptation measures.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi19120.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/155106\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AX2I9370.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-11-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/16\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"2021 Gender Just Climate Solutions award winners","nid":"37165","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/2021-gender-just-climate-solutions-award-winners","Body":"The Gender-Just Climate Solutions Award and capacity building programme honours the fundamental contribution of women in the fight against climate change and supports innovative organisations to scale up their climate change solutions.\nAs Fatou Ndoye, Award winner from 2016 stated during the ceremony: \u201cWomen are at the heart of the energy system: to fetch wood, water, transform\u2026 This requires enormous physical efforts while at the same time educating and taking care of their children. With all these burdens, they are de facto distant from decision-making\u201d.\nWomen hold the key to change in the fight against climate change and environmental pollution. While women in their own environments come up with brilliant, sustainable \u0026amp; affordable solutions against climate change, climate finance often goes to large infrastructure projects. Much less support is available for those who are paying a heavy price for the climate crisis and who would need the resources to adapt and survive the most.\n\u0022The incredible dynamism of the Gender Just Climate Solutions awardees network is a source of innovative and successful experiences that informs the CTCN\u2019s recommendations for gender-responsive technology transfer and development\u0022, noted CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza.\nShowcasing outstanding projects\u0026nbsp;\nThe 2021 awards winners are:\nTECHNICAL SOLUTIONS WINNER\nIMECE, Turkey:\u0026nbsp;Solar Age: empowering refugee women through solar engineering\nSince 2018, the Solar Age project supports Syrian women refugees in Turkey. The Solar Engineering Course, a10-day theoretical and practical training in solar energy, benefitted 200 women refugees. Among them, 20 have also been trained to build EFE (Energy For Everyone) solar batteries, which are sold on the local market to generate revenues. The EFE batteries are specifically designed to provide for the needs of refugees. They integrate a flashlight for SOS signals and serve as an autonomous source of energy for mobile phones\nto facilitate life-saving communication. The program additionally offers educational and language courses to children refugees.\nNON-TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS WINNER\nTODOS JUNTOS, Guatamala:\u0026nbsp;Mealflour: empowering indigenous women in Guatemala for climate resilient food sovereignty\nTodos Juntos works since 2016 with indigenous women in Guatemala to improve their nutrition and environment. Supported by university researchers, the association trained 100 women in 4 communities, to set upmealworm farms that ensure an affordable and sustainable source of protein. Rural women are empowered as \u201cambassadors\u201d of mealworm farming through a Train-of-Trainers program. They initiated a catalog of local food sourcesto preserve indigenous knowledge and improve foodsovereignty, incl. dietary recommendations. The catalog\u201cBienes Forestales\u201d is disseminated in local Mayan languageand will be used to transfer ancestral knowledge to childrenand set up gardens of local plants.\nTRANSFORMATIONAL SOLUTIONS WINNER\nFUNDACION PLURALES, Argentina:\u0026nbsp;Strengthening women environmental defenders through a digital and advocacy network\n\u2018Defensoras Ambianales\u2019 empowers women environmental rights defenders from indigenous peoples and local groups in Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay, with a gender justice perspective. A network of over 1,200 women has been built, and an innovative mobile phone application (PLAC) was launched to inform, connect, protect and communicate efficiently. This supports the protection of territories deteriorated by excavation, agrochemical contamination and the restriction of local actors\u2019 civic space. A feminist school was established in 2021 to strengthen local knowledge, technical and advocacy skills for climate adaptation and mitigation, with the aim to improve the groups\u2019 resilience and amplify their demands.\nTRANSFORMATIONAL SOLUTIONS \u2013 MENTION OF HONOUR\u0026nbsp;\nAll India Women\u2019s Conference Calcutta:\u0026nbsp;Women-led mangrove reforestation in Sunderbans, India\nFrequent cyclones in the Indian state of West Bengal damage mangroves, destroy agricultural land and affect soil fertility. In this context,\ninland and mangrove afforestation, as well as efforts to increase community resilience are crucial. This project, carried out by indigenous women, aims to train beneficiaries in the preparation of seedlings and the planting of mangroves. This protects the area from soil erosion and reduces the intensity of climate disasters. Women are also empowered economically through an organic farming and vermicomposting programme, which provides a sustainable source of income and ensures food security for local communities.\nAbout the Award\nEach winner receives a grant of 2,000 Euros, travel support for one representative to attend the COP climate negotiations, mentorship and skills training in advocacy, fundraising and technology from the members of the Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) and the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN).\u0026nbsp;\nContinued collaboration\nThe Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) invited the winners from 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015 to a workshop on up-scaling gender just climate solutions, sharing of climate technology and finance. This is a continuation of our capacity-building cooperation initiated at COP23 and builds on south-south and technology knowledge sharing. It is a closed event but journalists are invited to come and interview the winners.\nPlease download the publication in English, in French\u0026nbsp;and in Spanish\u0026nbsp;here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/c76f1932-ab78-45f3-904d-699f33ce8659.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-11-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/15\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Women Engage for a Common Future","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Donors to enhance support for CTCN\u0026#039;s green technology assistance","nid":"37153","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/donors-enhance-support-ctcns-green-technology-assistance","Body":"\nNations gather at COP26 to spur international collaboration\n(Glasgow, 10 November 2021) \u2013 Today, Member States met at COP26 to discuss expansion of international technology collaboration to implement Article 10 of the Paris Agreement. Several nations, including Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Spain, and the United States announced funding commitments to support the work of the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism. \nThe meeting, hosted by the UK COP Presidency and the Chilean and Danish governments, focused on supporting developing countries to access technologies for both low-carbon and climate-resilient development. Government representatives discussed the need to prepare the necessary policy and regulatory foundations to support widespread technology innovation and deployment in developing countries. Building the capacity of skilled workforces to install and maintain green technologies was also highlighted as a key priority. \nSpeaking at the meeting, the Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Inger Andersen, said, \u201cBetter technologies in developing countries will be crucial to fulfilling climate change commitments. The CTCN, as the implementation arm of the Convention\u2019s Technology Mechanism, will be central to facilitating the development and deployment of such transformative climate technologies. However, we have so far only tapped into a fraction of the CTCN\u2019s potential. At this critical juncture for climate action, the global community can do a lot of good by strengthening the Technology Mechanism, as climate technology development and transfer offer tremendous opportunities for low-emission growth and resilient societies\u201d.\n\u201cThe European Commission has been the largest donor to the CTCN since its inception. As important negotiations take place at COP26 to act and engage in a new impetus to address the fight against climate change, solutions on technology development and transfer will be of major importance. In this context, we are keen to further support, as donors, the CTCN and the development of its activities on the ground and particular in most vulnerable regions. We also encourage further donors to contribute, including MDBs and the private sector,\u201d stated Ms. Elina Bardram, the Head of the International policies Unit, Directorate General for Climate for the European Commission.\nMr. Toshiaki Nagata, Director of the Global Environment Partnership Office for Japan\u2019s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, stated \u201cJapan is one of the largest donors to CTCN as an individual country. We have been making financial contributions constantly every year, and subject to budgetary approval, we intend to contribute again to the CTCN operations next year. Our support has also extended to the nomination of a member to the CTCN Advisory Board.\u201d\nMr. Moongi Choi, Science Attach\u00e9 in the Republic of Korea\u2019s Embassy in the UK, commented that \u201cThe Republic of Korea thinks that the CTCN is an innovative platform for global climate technology cooperation where information on climate technology needs is shared, and the match-making between technology seekers and technology providers is undertaken in an efficient manner. Korea wishes to further support the CTCN in the upcoming five years ahead by contributing approximately $10 million USD for the successful operation of the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office established in October 2021 and launched in the early 2022. In addition, Korea will support at least over 4.12 million USD in the form of the pro-bono support by 2030.\u201d\n\nGermany announced a voluntary contribution to the CTCN Trust Fund underlining its continuous support for the Technology Mechanism: \u201cGermany commends the past work of the CTCN in responding to the needs of countries and making an active contribution for linking the Technology Mechanism with other processes and actors. Technology is key if we want to combine economic development and climate protection. Germany, as announced by Parliamentary State Secretary Winkelmeier-Becker last week, will provide a voluntary contribution for the CTCN Trust Fund in 2021 underlining Germany\u2019s continuous support\u201d.\nDeputy Special Envoy for Climate Jonathan Pershing\u0026nbsp;announced a pledge by the United States to renew its financial support to the CTCN and stated, \u201cBy helping to deploy technology in developing countries -- at the rapid speed and massive scale that is urgently needed -- the CTCN plays a critical role in supporting our collective ability to achieve the Paris Agreement\u0027s goals.\u0022\nThe government of Spain also committed to doubling its past funding to support CTCN efforts. In response to this demonstration of climate technology support by so many countries, the CTCN Director Rose Mwebaza said, \u201cMember States have already supported the CTCN in delivering technology solutions to over 100 countries across a broad range of sectors and we stand ready to serve developing countries as they raise their climate change ambitions. By combining current solutions, traditional knowledge, and new digital technologies, we can lower global emissions and build resilient societies. This will require rapid implementation at a very large scale as well as engaging inclusive participation of governments, the private sector, and a broad range of stakeholders including women, youth, and indigenous peoples.\u201d\nArticle 10 of the Paris Agreement defines the role of technology in addressing climate change and declares: \u201cParties share a long-term vision on the importance of fully realizing technology development and transfer in order to improve resilience to climate change and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions\u201d. The Article also emphasizes that Parties should strengthen cooperative action on technology development and transfer and that the Technology Mechanism established under the Convention is designated to implement this Agreement across a technology framework of innovation, implementation, enabling environment and capacity-building, collaboration and stakeholder engagement, and support.\nPhotos from the event are available at https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/news-media\/galleries\/high-level-donor-roundtable-cop26\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/51664832291_ea539d3954_o.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-11-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/10\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Startups de Latinoam\u00e9rica van a presentar sus soluciones tecnol\u00f3gicas sobre el clima en el Demo Day de la Academia Juvenil de Innovaci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica","nid":"37140","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/startups-de-latinoam-rica-van-presentar-sus-soluciones-tecnol-gicas-sobre-el","Body":"J\u00f3venes innovadores est\u00e1n construyendo soluciones para mitigar la acci\u00f3n clim\u00e1tica con nuevas tecnolog\u00edas en manejo de residuos, energ\u00eda, agricultura y mucho m\u00e1s.\nEl Centro y Red de Tecnolog\u00eda del Clima (CTCN) de Naciones Unidas, en colaboraci\u00f3n con SAFEEM y Seedstars, est\u00e1 organizando el Demo Day para startups de Latinoam\u00e9rica que mitigan el cambio clim\u00e1tico. Las startups van a hacer el pitch de sus proyectos despu\u00e9s de haber participado del Programa Academia de Innovaci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica. Para registrarte para el evento, reg\u00edstrate en este link aqu\u00ed.\nEl Demo Day de la Academia de Innovaci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica va a ser la culminaci\u00f3n de un programa que inici\u00f3 con un evento virtual de tres d\u00edas donde se reunieron a j\u00f3venes participantes y expertos en acci\u00f3n clim\u00e1tica dentro de los sectores elegidos y \u00e1mbitos tecnol\u00f3gicos en Latinoam\u00e9rica. El Laboratorio de Innovaci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica reuni\u00f3 anteriormente a 11 startups de \u00c1frica y Asia-Pacific especializadas en energ\u00eda sostenible, electricidad, alimentos, agricultura, deforestaci\u00f3n, ambiente, manejo de residuos y m\u00e1s.\u0026nbsp;\nEl Lab fue dise\u00f1ado para explorar herramientas innovadoras de dise\u00f1o creativo y crear soluciones para mejorar la acci\u00f3n clim\u00e1tica. Despu\u00e9s del evento, se seleccionaron a 10 equipos a los cuales se les brind\u00f3 apoyo de seguimiento para implementar y escalar sus soluciones a trav\u00e9s de un Programa de Academia de Innovaci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica de 8 semanas desarrollado por Seedstars.\n\u201cEl mundo se encuentra en una encrucijada y estamos en un punto de la agenda clim\u00e1tica global en el que debemos actuar. Los j\u00f3venes son actores fundamentales en este sentido. Estamos muy contentos de trabajar con los j\u00f3venes, juntos para encontrar soluciones e ideas que nos lleven al futuro que queremos\u201d, se\u00f1al\u00f3 la Dra. Rose Mwebaza, Directora de CTCN.\nDurante el Demo Day, las startups tendr\u00e1n la oportunidad no solo de hacer el pitch de sus soluciones, sino que de conocer a inversores, socios, y expertos en la industria. Las startups participando son:\u0026nbsp;\n\nTodis resuelve la falta de acceso de agua de calidad al proveer un sistema de desinfecci\u00f3n solar de agua, para ayudar a los pobladores de zonas alejadas a tener acceso a necesidades b\u00e1sicas, mejorando as\u00ed su calidad de vida.\u0026nbsp;\nAgroTech resuelve la eficiencia en el proceso de lucha contra las plagas. Para familias de agricultores con sembrad\u00edos propios, instituciones y\/o fundaciones. Haciendo dispositivos electr\u00f3nicos amigables con la naturaleza y de bajo costo.\nEcoDrop resuelve la ineficiencia del recurso h\u00eddrico en cultivos para los peque\u00f1os agricultores a trav\u00e9s de brindarles conocimiento para optimizar sus recursos.\nEconecta resuelve la inadecuada gesti\u00f3n de los residuos s\u00f3lidos para los generadores y recicladores, implementando una plataforma tecnol\u00f3gica que conecte a los distintos actores involucrados.\nHEAT ISLAND sistematizan las soluciones y las acercamos a nuestros clientes, democratizando la adaptaci\u00f3n clim\u00e1tica en manos de todos.\nKaphiy-Brown aprovecha la generaci\u00f3n de residuos org\u00e1nicos en la producci\u00f3n del caf\u00e9, para beneficiar a las personas intolerantes al gluten, haciendo harina de c\u00e1scara de caf\u00e9.\nSAMI resuelve el ineficiente manejo de residuos s\u00f3lidos org\u00e1nicos para los vecinos de zonas perif\u00e9ricas ofreciendo un servicio de recojo, recolecci\u00f3n, acopio y valorizaci\u00f3n de los residuos org\u00e1nicos.\nGreen Cycle conecta a las empresas generadoras de residuos reciclables, con la compensaci\u00f3n de su huella de carbono.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nPara m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre los Laboratorios de Innovaci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica, visita la p\u00e1gina en este link y si quieres unirte al evento de este jueves 11 de noviembre, llena este formulario aqu\u00ed.\n\u0026nbsp;\n***\nStartups from Latin America are pitching their climate technology solutions in the Climate Innovation Lab Demo Day\nYouth innovators are tackling climate change with new technologies in waste management, energy, agriculture and more\nThe UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in partnership with SAFEEM and Seedstars, is organising a demo day for startups from Latin America tackling climate change. The startups will be pitching their projects after participating in the Climate Innovation Academy Program. To register for the event follow the link here.\nThe Climate Innovation Lab Demo Day will be the culmination of a program that started with a three-day online event bringing together young participants and climate technology experts within the selected sectors and technology fields in Latin America. The Climate Innovation Lab previously brought together 11 startups from Africa and Asia-Pacific that specialized in energy sustainability, electricity, food, agriculture, deforestation, environments, waste management, and more.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Lab was designed to explore innovative design thinking tools and create solutions for enhanced climate action. After the event, the ten selected startups have been provided follow-on support to implement and scale selected solutions through a 6-8 week Climate Innovation Academy Programme delivered by Seedstars.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\u201cThe world sits at a crossroads, and we are at the point in the global climate agenda where we must take action. Youth are critical players in this regard. We are very happy to work with young people, together to come up with solutions and ideas that will drive us into the future we want\u201d, noted\u0026nbsp; Dr. Rose Mwebaza, CTCN Director.\nDuring the Demo Day startups will have the opportunity to not only pitch their solutions but also to meet with investors, partners and experts in the industry. The participating startups will be:\n\nTodis is solving the lack of access to quality water by providing a solar water disinfection system, to help people in remote areas to have access to basic needs, improving their quality of life.\nAgroTech works on the efficiency in the process of fighting pests for families of farmers with their own consembrad\u00edos, institutions and\/or foundations, making low-cost and nature-friendly electronic devices.\nEcoDrop provides farmers with the knowledge to optimize their water resources efficiently in crops.\nEconecta is tackling the issue of inadequate solid waste management for generators and recyclers, implementing a technological platform that connects the different actors involved.\nHEAT ISLAND systematizes solutions and brings them closer to their clients, democratizing climate adaptation in the hands of everyone.\nKaphiy-Brown is generating organic waste in the production of coffee, to benefit people intolerant to gluten, making coffee husk flour.\nSAMI solves the inefficient management of organic solid waste for residents of peripheral areas by offering a collection service, collection, storage and recovery of organic waste.\nGreen Cycle is a platform that connects companies that generate recyclable waste, with the compensation of their carbon footprint.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information about the Climate Innovation Labs, visit the page here and if you want to join the event on November 11th fill out the form here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Demo%20day%20visual.%20SP.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-11-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/09\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN webinar series: Blockchain technologies for climate policy implementation (recordings available)","nid":"37130","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-webinar-series-blockchain-technologies-climate-policy-implementation","Body":"Blockchain technologies have been finding real-world utility globally and across the developing world over the last years. An increasing number of blockchain use-cases are being developed as innovators and innovation ecosystems identify new ways of creating value. Blockchain is recognized as a tool with the ability to create transparency and accountability, increase security and privacy, and reduce costs.\n\u0022Blockchain technologies have a great potential for addressing challenges linked to climate change all over the world, whether it is to trace emissions and sustainability in supply chains, to introduce transparent carbon accounting systems, to reduce transaction costs in decentralized energy systems or to increase the transparency in mitigation and adaptation financing. We want to\u0026nbsp;help our stakeholders to build and share knowledge on blockchain technologies and explore viable use-cases for climate change mitigation and adaptation together\u0022, said CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza.\u0026nbsp;\nThe UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with its network member the Blockchain \u0026amp; Climate Institute (BCI) organized the Blockchain Technologies for Climate Policy Implementation \u2013 Webinar Series with 6 webinars between November 2021 and January 2022. Leading BCI experts together with guest speakers from the public and private sector introduced blockchain concepts and use-cases across areas such as governance, renewable energy, climate mitigation and adaptation, carbon markets and value chains. The recordings and presentations from the webinars are available below.\u0026nbsp;\n\nWebinar 1. Blockchain 101 and Governance,\u0026nbsp;19 November 2021\nWebinar 2.\u0026nbsp;Transitioning to Clean Energy through Blockchain,\u0026nbsp;26 November 2021\nWebinar 3.\u0026nbsp;Enhancing Adaptation Finance through Blockchain,\u0026nbsp;3 December 2021\nWebinar 4.\u0026nbsp;Supporting Mitigation Finance through Blockchain, 7 January\u0026nbsp;2022\nWebinar 5.\u0026nbsp;Managing Carbon Emissions through Blockchain,\u0026nbsp;14 January 2022\nWebinar 6.\u0026nbsp;Creating Sustainable Value Chains through Blockchain,\u0026nbsp;21 January 2022\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nEarlier this year, the CTCN\u0026nbsp;invited its National Designated Entities (NDEs) to attend a five-week interactive online course focusing on blockchain solutions and other emerging technologies for global climate action.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CTCN%20Blockchain%20Webinar%20-%20General%20Banner.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-02-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/08\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Network member Solar Cookers International wins prestigious International Environmental Award","nid":"37129","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-network-member-solar-cookers-international-wins-prestigious-international","Body":"The Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP) announced that CTCN Network member\u0026nbsp;Solar Cookers International (SCI), was one of its 2021 Keeling Curve Prize Laureates. Each year, the Keeling Curve Prize awards $25,000 to each of 10 projects across the globe with significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or promote carbon uptake. SCI was recognized for its work in \u201cimproving human and environmental health by supporting the expansion of effective carbon-free solar cooking in world regions of greatest need.\u201d SCI is based in Sacramento, CA and was founded in 1987.\nDr. Shishpal Rawat, SCI\u2019s Board President, stated, \u201cSCI is deeply honored to be one of the 2021 Keeling Curve Prize Laureates. This recognition helps elevate the role of solar cookers as a key technology to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.\u201d SCI estimates that there are over 4 million solar cookers directly positively impacting over 14 million people. That means over 5.8 million tons of CO2 emissions prevented annuallyequivalent to taking more than 1.25 million cars off the road. An estimated over 30 million tons of CO2 is prevented over the lifetime of these solar cookers, equivalent to not burning over 34 billion pounds of coal or driving over 76 billion miles.\nSCI was one of two projects to win in the Social and Cultural Pathways category. These projects are influencing consumption, awareness, communication, mobilization, activism, policy, international relations, and cultural norms. They encourage individuals, communities, businesses, and governments to make progress towards emission reductions and carbon drawdown.\nCaitlyn Hughes, SCI Executive Director, stated that winning in this category, \u201crecognizes the importance of SCI\u2019s leadership through advocacy, capacity building and research to spread the word about the remarkable effectiveness of solar cooking as a solution not only to addressing climate change, but also a number of other health and environmental challenges.\u201d\nOver 3 billion people, mostly women, cook over an open fire using wood or dung for fuel, which leads to deforestation and the depletion of essential nutrients in the soil. Many women cook inside making them and their families at high risk for severe respiratory illness. Solar cookers are a simple, sustainable technology with a myriad of environmental, health, and social benefits. Solar cooking improves women\u2019s and community health as they reduce air pollution and can be used to pasteurize water. Solar cooking, in fact, addresses all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. To learn more about the benefits of solar cooking and SCI please visit solarcookers.org.\nCTCN Global Operations \u0026amp; Knowledge Manager\u0026nbsp;Karina Kolbr\u00fan Larsen also attended the press conference to present the award during the Climate Change Conference COP26.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Solar%20cookers%20COP26.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-11-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/08\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Solar Cookers Internationals","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN at the International Congress \u0026quot;Circular Territories: A new Development Opportunity","nid":"37127","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-international-congress-circular-territories-new-development-opportunity","Body":"The Sustainability and Climate Change Agency in Chile\u0026nbsp;with the sponsorship of the Ministry of the Environment and the Development Corporation\u0026nbsp;is organizing the\u0026nbsp;International Congress \u0022Circular Territories: A new Development Opportunity\u0022 on Thursday, November 11,\u0026nbsp; 9:30 to 11:30 Santiago de Chile time.\nCongreso internacional: Territorios circulares, una nueva oportunidad de desarrollo\nFecha: 11 de noviembre | 09:30 a 13:30 horas\n\nBloques:\n- La importancia de los territorios hacia una econom\u00eda circular. \u00bfQu\u00e9 est\u00e1 haciendo el mundo?\n- La importancia de los territorios hacia una econom\u00eda circular. \u00bfQu\u00e9 est\u00e1 haciendo Chile?\n- Iniciativas circulares en los territorios\nPlease register here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_jC_DOaXETuaENyjU6RjKGw\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Poster%20Congress%20Circular%20territories.%20Chile.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-11-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/05\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New CTCN and TEC Publication: Stimulating the Uptake of Technologies in Support of Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation","nid":"37124","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcn-and-tec-publication-stimulating-uptake-technologies-support","Body":"The Paris Agreement established the technology framework to provide overarching guidance to the work of the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in promoting and facilitating enhanced action on technology development and transfer. The TEC and the CTCN are pleased to launch their first joint publication on technology and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).\u0026nbsp;\nThis publication focuses on technology needs, technology challenges, linkages between policy and implementation and linkages between NDCs and national adaptation plans. It also takes into account the outcomes of the\u0026nbsp;panel discussion\u0026nbsp;organized during the TEC and CTCN AB joint session.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nThe publication:\n\nProvides synthesis of technology issues related to NDCs with a focus on technology needs, challenges, linkages between policy and implementation and linkages with national adaptation plans;\n\n\nPresents success stories regarding the uptake of technologies in support of NDC implementation;\n\n\nPresents a number of observations and concludes with recommendations.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nPlease download the publication here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/NDC%20publication.png.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-11-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/03\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Technology Framework\u2019s CTCN releases its 2021 Progress Report at COP26","nid":"37120","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/technology-framework-s-ctcn-releases-its-2021-progress-report-cop26","Body":"Key trends in developing country technology priorities highlighted\nIn its 2021 Progress Report, the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) highlights this year\u2019s trends in technology demand as seen in technical assistance requests from developing countries. These requests demonstrate an increased demand for nature-based solutions related to water and agriculture, alongside a steady drive to accelerate the energy transition with renewable energy, circular economy strategies, and sustainable cities. Interest in digital transformation is also on the rise, permeating all sectors and creating opportunities to revolutionize how we address climate change.\n\u201cAs countries ramp up their ambitions \u2013 and commitments \u2013 to meet climate needs, we have helped over 100 countries to progress on their climate and sustainable development agendas. Technology is a crucial factor in reversing some of the worst impacts of climate change, and a critical enabler in achieving net-zero emissions,\u201d noted CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza.\nSince the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015, countries\u2019 technical assistance requests to the CTCN have aligned strongly with the goals and technologies reflected in their Nationally Determined Contributions and Technology Needs Assessments. Priority areas include agriculture, energy-efficiency, water, climate observation and early warning, infrastructure, urban planning, and renewable energy. \nIn the Progress Report, the CTCN also details its results related to the Technology Framework (innovation, implementation, enabling, collaboration, support), as defined by article 10 of the Paris Agreement, and shares relevant examples from the countries it serves. \nThe CTCN, and the Technology Mechanism\u2019s policy arm, the Technology Executive Committee, will share more details on their work to foster technology uptake in support of NDC implementation at a side event on Nov. 4 at COP26.\nRead or download the CTCN 2021 Progress Report here. \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Progress%20report%202021.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-11-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/01\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Meet us at COP26","nid":"37118","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/meet-us-cop26-0","Body":"As the implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism of the UNFCCC, the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp; plays a crucial role in facilitating the transfer of climate technologies.\u0026nbsp;Established by the Conference of Parties, the CTCN connects countries\u2019 technology goals with world-class expertise, providing targeted interventions that help unlock transformational climate change action.\u0026nbsp;It provides technical assistance at the request of developing countries on technology issues, offers access to information and knowledge on climate technologies, and fosters collaboration among climate technology stakeholders via its network of regional and sectoral experts.\nMeet the CTCN team at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)\u0026nbsp;in Glasgow\u0026nbsp;and please see here the events that the CTCN will be engaged in.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/COP26.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-11-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/01\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New CTCN Collaborative Publication: Scaling up Investment in Climate Technologies","nid":"37108","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcn-collaborative-publication-scaling-investment-climate-technologies","Body":"A new publication\u0026nbsp;brings together a diversity of viewpoints on pathways to realising technology development and transfer in support of the Paris Agreement, in a collaboration between the UNFCCC Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the UNEP DTU Partnership and UNFCCC Secretariat.\nThis \u0027Perspectives\u0027 publication focuses on how to close the gap between technology needs and implementation in support of Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Agreement. What are the pathways to realising technology development and transfer? And what are the main opportunities for, and constraints to, progress?\nThese questions are addressed by a diversity of authors, who offer their evidence-based views and opinions applied to their technology or sector-specific area of expertise. In doing so, the collection aims to stimulate, or contribute to, relevant debates in the area of climate technology development and transfer in the Global South.\nIn this collection, \u0027implementation\u0027 is defined as something broader than investment in low-carbon and climate resilient development, though investment is ultimately what is needed, at scale, if countries are to meet their NDC targets.\nClick to download the publication:\u0026nbsp;Scaling up investment in climate technologies: Pathways to realising technology development and transfer in support of the Paris Agreement\nMuch of the analysis in the articles seeks to understand the relative influence of top-down government-driven policy and planning as well as a diverse set of bottom-up push and pull factors that influence technology agendas, supply and demand.\nUnderstanding the driving forces behind technology transfer and implementation in developing countries\nHow can we close the gap between national, regional and global climate technology needs and actual implementation? Who are the responsible parties from the global to local levels? And how are local needs taken into account, including the interests and preferences of technology end-users?\nSeveral articles in the publication focus on cleaner energy technologies, central to global climate change mitigation efforts, where we note the fast pace of socio-technical and economic change that has occurred.\nHowever, there are inherent limitations to the role of market forces in kick-starting technological transitions and it is widely recognised that the State has a central role to play in creating new markets and pushing socially and environmentally beneficial technologies along the innovation-cost curve.\nThe articles in this publication offer a deeper and more nuanced understandings of how technology transitions can occur and how best to navigate these in the Global South. This includes significance of unintended or indirect benefits from technological innovation and growth in unrelated markets.\nCreating the conditions for large-scale investment, to enable and incentivise large-scale flows of public and private capital\nTwo of the articles in this collection focus on the role of financing, explicitly. One, authored by staff of the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN), offers various recommendations, including the need to expand the provision of blended finance, combining varying levels of risk-return investors with grant funding and technical assistance for SME project developers.\nThe PFAN authors also highlight the importance of data generation, collection and interpretation as a means to create new investment opportunities, especially where the bundling of assets and lower financial scale thresholds are needed to invest in bottom-of-the-pyramid energy access technologies.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Dominican%20Republic.%20reuters2.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-10-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/28\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN event at GSTIC: Ensuring a Climate Resilient Recovery after COVID19","nid":"37104","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-event-gstic-ensuring-climate-resilient-recovery-after-covid19","Body":"In response to the impact of the pandemic and the challenges that countries experience in moving to low carbon transitions, the UN \u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) has launched a new series of climate technology webinars.\nCTCN conducted a webinar on Ensuring a Climate Resilient Recovery after COVID19,\u0026nbsp;following the launch of its publication, a guidebook on addressing how\u0026nbsp;to meet climate change goals while improving economic competitiveness by\u0026nbsp;utilising low-carbon pathways, supply chain circularity and resilient business models. The webinar took place\u0026nbsp;at the\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;G-STIC 2021\u0026nbsp;conference.\nThe webinar was opened by the CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza who emphasized that Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of developing more resilient, inclusive, equitable and sustainable societies and economies capable of withstanding future crises, natural disasters, and other potential threats. Mr. Sergio La Motta from CTCN Advisory Board stressed the key takeaways from the CTCN publication and set the context for the case studies and panel discussions. \nThe presenters shared experiences through CTCN Technical Assistances from all over the world on various important climate technology aspects including circular economy, decarbonization roadmaps in transport sector, nature based solution and new and emerging technologies like power to gas and green hydrogen. Please find the presentations below.\n\u0022While the RD\u0026amp;D and innovation are paving the way to new technologies like green hydrogen it is also disrupting the market by substantially reducing the cost of renewable energy technologies... Innovation is not limited to technology, it is required in the business modeling also\u0022, noted Ms. Diala Hawila from IRENA.\nThe case studies were followed by a panel discussion moderated by Mr. Matthew Kennedy from the CTCN Advisory Board with panelists including Ms. Diala Hawila from IRENA, Ms. Maija Bertule from DHI and Ms. Karina Larsen from the CTCN to discuss various dimensions of the growing need of climate technologies in terms of global trends, financing needs, streamlining gender, youth and innovation having the COVID-19 context in mind. Mr. Frans Snijkers chaired the overall session and in closing remarks, he made a note that COVID-19 is not only a health crisis; it is also a financial, social, and economic crisis that has exposed how countries are unprepared in terms of their response, and the guidebook by CTCN and such discussions are very timely and important to meet climate change goals while improving economic competitiveness.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Dominican%20Republic.%20Reuters.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-10-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/27\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Meet us at COP26","nid":"37100","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/meet-us-cop26","Body":"Meet the team of the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October \u2013 12 November 2021.\nPlease visit the CTCN pavilion located here:\u0026nbsp;Hall 4, Stand number PV 23, Blue Zone.\nThe calendar of the CTCN events here.\nThe COP26 summit brings parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/UNFCCC%20Tech%20Mech.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-10-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/27\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Director: Unlocking tech for a sustainable energy future","nid":"37075","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-director-unlocking-tech-sustainable-energy-future","Body":"Dr. Rose Mwebaza, Director, UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\nThe exponential growth of clean-energy access in Africa has amply demonstrated the benefits and potential of technology transfer. Now investment must be scaled up to match the level of opportunity.\nThe UN General Assembly declared 2014 to 2024 as the\u0026nbsp;Decade for Sustainable Energy for All. This resolution emphasized the importance of improving access to reliable, affordable, economically viable, socially acceptable, and environmentally sound energy services and resources for sustainable development. The resolution further highlighted the importance of energy efficiency, increasing the share of renewable energy and cleaner, energy-efficient technologies. The UN General Assembly Declaration is intended to strengthen Goal 7 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whose main objective is to achieve affordable and clean energy for all by 2030. Given the importance that the UN General Assembly has attached to sustainable energy for all, what solutions would be transformative in unlocking global action to achieving it?\nThe transformational impact of technology transfer\nOne of the critical solutions to the global energy crisis is technology transfer and acquisition.\u0026nbsp;In Katowice, Poland at COP24 in 2018, Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) adopted the technology framework under Article 10 of the 2015 Paris Agreement. Article 10, paragraph 1 of the Paris Agreement states: \u201cParties share a long-term vision on the importance of fully realizing technology development and transfer in order to improve resilience to climate change and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\nThe Paris Agreement established a technology framework to provide overarching guidance to the\u0026nbsp;Technology Mechanism.\u0026nbsp;Together, the Technology Mechanism and the\u0026nbsp;technology framework through the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp;have supported over 358 technology transfer projects in 106 countries. Article 10 of the Paris Agreement on the Technology Mechanism is well aligned to\u0026nbsp;SDG 17, which includes targets for access to and sharing of technology for sustainable development. Targets 17.6-17.8 of SDG 17 are devoted to enhancing:\n\nNorth, South\u2013South, and triangular regional and international cooperation and access to science, technology, and innovation;\nknowledge sharing;\nthe promotion, development, transfer, and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies to developing countries.\n\nDigital technologies\u0026nbsp;\nDigital\u0026nbsp;technologies offer the greatest potential for access to sustainable energy in developing countries.\u0026nbsp;Digital can play a critical role in transformations that unlock global climate action in the efforts of developing countries to transition to low-carbon energy pathways to meet the targets of SDG 7, which aims to\u0026nbsp;ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.\u0026nbsp;\nFor example, Africa has the ability to leapfrog into a sustainable, energy-secure future. The region is witnessing exponential growth in energy access, partly because Africa is now able to leapfrog the inefficient and unsustainable use of energy commodities that characterised the energy boom in China and Southeast Asia for a combination of technological, regulatory, and financial reasons.\u0026nbsp;\nDigital systems can enable demand response that, through continuous monitoring of the energy system, can optimize the balance between demand and supply. This demand response, together with storage systems, increases the flexibility of the overall system, thus permitting an increasing share of renewables, particularly variable and uncertain sources like solar and wind.\u0026nbsp;\nIn addition, Africa\u2019s successful experiment with information and communications technology (ICT) means that mobile networks can be used to efficiently support the penetration of renewables-based decentralized energy systems, especially in rural areas covered by mobile networks but not reached by electricity infrastructure. In these areas, companies can implement business models based on the pay-as-you-go model, which can be applied to the remote management of standalone renewables systems. Mobile phones can be used as payment tools, thus overcoming the absence of a traditional \u201cphysical\u201d banking system and providing customers with the possibility of using standalone units, like rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panels. Customers can pay through their mobile phones in regular installments, giving them eventual ownership of the PV installation. Alternatively, customers can pay a given fee for energy services that allows them to consume the electricity generated without paying significant connection fees at the start, which was previously customary.\u0026nbsp;\nIn this way, companies are also able to undertake remote monitoring of devices: collecting data on user payments, activating or deactivating services or devices, and so on. This makes the existing mobile infrastructure an effective option to facilitate access to different energy services and bolster penetration of renewables-based solutions. In addition, the possibility of digitally connecting single energy-production units like household rooftop PV systems with consumption assets like electrical appliances, electric vehicles, and industrial production systems would enable the development of local energy communities of consumers and an evolution beyond the traditional categorization into producers, retailers, and consumers.\u0026nbsp;\nFrom an operational point of view, digital sensors generate a significant amount of data and provide real-time information regarding the key functional parameters of power plants and the status of networks. These data are helpful in enhancing efficiency of energy systems \u2013 for example, by reducing transmission and distribution losses, whose average value in 2018 in Africa was equal to 16%, and higher than 20% in countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, and Ghana. These data can also lower operating and maintenance costs, allowing for predictive maintenance and decreasing unplanned outages. Better monitoring, improved maintenance, and increased operational life of the infrastructure ensure that they will be operated and maintained in a more effective way over time. Improved operation is also predicted to generate significant monetary savings, which the\u0026nbsp;International Energy Agency (IEA)\u0026nbsp;quantifies at\u0026nbsp;USD 80 billion per year at the global level between 2016 and 2040.\u0026nbsp;\nA new, sustainable mix for energy systems\nGlobally, 1.3 billion people are without electricity and 2.6 billion people in developing countries still use traditional biomass for cooking and heating. Sub-Saharan Africa alone is home to 759 million people without electricity. Therefore, global transformative action on sustainable energy access should focus on developing countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.\nThe resurgence of renewable energy potential in sub-Saharan Africa presents unprecedented opportunities for further and enhanced energy access on the continent. Africa could harness these opportunities to be one of the leading actors in the global energy transition, with the resultant promise of enhanced social, economic, and sustainable development benefits.\u0026nbsp;\nEven under the most modest estimations, Africa\u2019s renewable energy potential for PV could lead to electricity production of about 660,000 terawatt hours per year (TWh\/y), roughly a thousand times current consumption (equal to 652 TWh\/y). This potential is mainly located in eastern and southern Africa (220,000 TWh\/y and 160,000 TWh\/y respectively), followed by northern Africa (about 110,000 TWh\/y), western Africa (100,000 TWh\/y), and central Africa (60,000 TWh\/y). Similarly, the potential for concentrated solar power (CSP) is estimated at\u0026nbsp;470,000 TWh\/y continent-wide.\nThe critical role of finance in the energy transition\nThere can be no transformational technology impacts without increased finance for sustainable energy. Access to finance for the required energy transition as envisioned by SDG 7 continues to be elusive, especially in developing countries. Sustainable finance is critical not only for the energy transition, but also for the technological and systems innovation that is required to facilitate that transition. However, there is a huge gap between funds that are currently available and those required to finance sustainable energy for all.\u0026nbsp;\nThe UN SDG proposed road map to 2030 states that\u0026nbsp;annual investments of around USD 35 billion per year could bring electricity access to those who currently lack it in sub-Saharan Africa. USD 25 billion a year can help 2.6 billion people gain access to clean cooking between now and 2030. The required investments represent only a small fraction of the needed multi-trillion-dollar global energy investments, and would bring huge benefits to one third of the world\u2019s population.\u0026nbsp;\nTherefore,\u0026nbsp;international financial flows need to be scaled up to increasingly target those countries falling furthest behind in reaching SDG 7. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic has\u0026nbsp;increased investors\u2019 risk perception and shifted public funding priorities in developing countries.\u0026nbsp;International public financial flows are more critical than ever to leverage the investment levels needed to\u0026nbsp;achieve\u0026nbsp;SDG 7.\nThis is part of the series of articles published by the\u0026nbsp;SDG Action. SDG Action\u0026nbsp;is a new initiative launched by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) to support the UN\u2019s Decade of Action \u2013 the global effort to mobilize governments, businesses, and civil society to deliver the SDGs by 2030.\u0026nbsp;For more information, please visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Kenya.%20Reuters.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-10-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/22\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Save the date: Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards 2021","nid":"37073","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/save-date-gender-just-climate-solutions-awards-2021","Body":"Join the Women Gender Constituency (WGC) and the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) at the 2021 Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards Ceremony. This high level event will showcase and reward gender just climate actions that are implemented on all continents and can be scaled up to attain a significant impact.\nThe ceremony will take place on the 8th of November, Monday, 16:45-18:00 at the Climate Change Conference COP26.\u0026nbsp;\nWith the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards, we aim at inspiring world leaders and key decision makers to implement more effective and transformative climate policies.\nIn 2015, the Women \u0026amp; Gender Constituency launched its first \u2018Gender-Just Climate Solutions\u2019 Awards. The\u0026nbsp;Women and Gender Constituency\u0026nbsp;(WGC) is one of the nine stakeholder groups of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Established in 2009, the WGC now consists of 33 women\u2019s and environmental civil society organizations, who are working to ensure that women\u2019s voices and their rights are embedded in all processes and results of the UNFCCC framework, for a sustainable and just future, so that gender equality and women\u2019s human rights are central to the ongoing discussions.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/FB%20-%20Save%20the%20Date%20-%20GJCS%20-%20COP26.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-10-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/19\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Women Engage for a Common Future","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Webinar at G-STIC 2021: Ensuring a Climate Resilient Recovery after COVID-19","nid":"37047","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-webinar-g-stic-2021-ensuring-climate-resilient-recovery-after-covid-19","Body":"The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of developing more resilient, inclusive, equitable and sustainable societies and economies that are capable of withstanding future crises, natural disasters, and other potential threats. There is a growing recognition that policies and actions based on incremental change to \u2018business as usual\u2019 are failing and only a transformational change can safeguard communities and make them more resilient. The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is encouraging countries, the private sector and civil society groups to seize the opportunity of transforming how we consider, understand, plan, finance and respond to risks.\nIn response to the impact of the pandemic and the challenges that countries experience in moving to clean energy transitions, the CTCN is launching a new series of climate technology webinars titled Ensuring a Climate Resilient Recovery after COVID-19. The intended audience for these webinars includes developing and emerging countries, their economies, the private sector, civil society groups and government officials. The webinar covers case studies and discussions on wide range of climate related issues comprising decarbonization plans and roadmaps, streamlining supply chain integrating circularity, new and innovative business models, and nature-based solutions. For more information, please read the\u0026nbsp;CTCN publication\u0026nbsp; \u0022Ensuring a Climate Resilient Recovery after COVID-19\u0022.\nThe objectives of the webinars include:\n\nTo provide a pathway for countries to benefit from a sharing of knowledge and best practices to support domestic policymaking efforts around the full implementation of the Paris Agreement.\nTo inform a country\u2019s considerations when investing in, and implementing, climate resilience actions aimed at delivering on nationally determined contributions.\nTo build the capacity of policymakers, businesses and climate service providers in planning for and implementing mitigation and adaptation technology initiatives.\nTo exchange best practices and to build and strengthen existing skills and the capacity of CTCN stakeholders.\n\nVenue and Timing:\n\nVirtual Webinar (Dubai)\n26\/10\/2021, 11:30 - 13:00 GST (Dubai)\/09:30 - 11:00 CEST\/SAST (Brussels, Cape Town)\/ 08:30 - 10:00 WAT (Nigeria)\/ 03:30 - 05:00 EDT (New York)\/ 16:30 - 18:00 KST (Seoul)\/ 13:00 - 14:30 IST (New Delhi)\/ 04:30 - 06:00 BRT (Rio de Janeiro)\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nTo join the webinar, please register at the following link: https:\/\/www.gstic.org\/dubai\/register\/#register-dubai (please note that the CTCN Network Member can register for free using a registration code that is to be sent to their organizations\u2019 CTCN focal point\u2019s email on 14 Oct 2021. Please note that free registration are limited and on first come, first serve basis).\nIf you are not yet a Network Member and you wish to join the Network, please visit the link to apply for the Network Membership- Join the Network | Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network |(ctc-n.org) \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nProvisional Agenda\n\nChaired by Fransk Snijker, VITO\nOpening by CTCN-Director - Ms. Rose Mwebaza \nIntroduce the CTCN report\/ work by Mr. Sergio La Motta, CTCN Advisory Board Member on Ensuring a climate resilient recovery after COVID-19 and setting the context for the webinar\nThe event will have presenters to share the experiences from all over the world (LAC, Africa and Asia region) on various important climate technology aspects including circular economy, decarbonization roadmaps in transport sector, nature based solution and new and emerging technologies like carbon capture and green hydrogen. Case studies include:\n\nMs. Leida Mercado from CATIE, presenting\u0026nbsp;on\u0026nbsp;Developing a circular economy at the local level in Costa Rica; \nMr. Subash Dhar from UNEP DTU Partnership,\u0026nbsp; presenting on\u0026nbsp;Developing a national policy for deploying and scaling up e-mobility in Ghana;\nMr. Khampasong Khamvene,\u0026nbsp;The Nationally Designated Entity (NDE) representative from\u0026nbsp;Laos presenting on the\u0026nbsp;Ecosystem Based Adaptation in 6 cities in Laos and Developing a Power to Gas masterplan in Laos.\n\n\nPanel discussion with experts and Q\u0026amp;A\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;The panel discussion will be moderated by Mr. Matthew Kennedy- Advisory Board Member of CTCN\n\nA panel discussion will be conducted with: \n\nIRENA (speaker to be confirmed): How the global adoption and market penetration of climate technologies keep the pace towards net-zero pathways during and after COVID-19? (From low-carbon and energy perspectives- Net-zero pathways were firmed up very recently in various countries, many of them are largely led by private sector. How these pathways will be through the COVID-19 scenario and recover resiliently?)\nMs. Maija Bertule, DHI: Why Gender and social inclusion in climate technology implementation (from adaptation perspectives) are even more critical now? (There are anticipations and observations that the social and gender dimensions will remain ignored due to limited resources, impacted by COVID-19. Climate technologies especially from climate adaptation perspectives has potential opportunities to mainstream the social and gender inclusions with innovative approaches?)\nMs. Karina Larsen, Knowledge and Communications Manager- CTCN: She will share\u0026nbsp;the insights from CTCN work engaging youth through innovation labs and the important role they play in accelerating the climate technology implementation.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \n\n\n\n\nClosing by Fransk Snijkers, VITO\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe webinar will take place at\u0026nbsp;G-STIC 2021.\u0026nbsp;G-STIC, the Global Sustainable Technology \u0026amp; Innovation Community, is a growing action- and impact-oriented global expert community that aims to accelerate the transition to wide-scale deployment of market-ready, transformative, integrated technological solutions to impact the achievement of the SDGs, 17 internationally agreed ambitious goals to move the world to a more sustainable future by 2030.\nCTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza\u0026nbsp;will be also joining G-STIC 2021 as a keynote speaker and chair of the plenary session \u2018Financial mechanisms for the acceleration of NDC implementation\u2019 scheduled on October 25, 2021 (14:00 \u2013 15:30 GST). The detailed program here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.gstic.org\/dubai\/plenary\/25-october\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Guatemala.CTCN__0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-10-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/11\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UN Climate Technology Centre and Network Partnership and Liaison Office to be established in Incheon Metropolitan city","nid":"37041","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-climate-technology-centre-and-network-partnership-and-liaison-office-be","Body":"The Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea, Incheon Metropolitan city, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) signed an arrangement to establish the first UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Partnership and Liaison Office, to be located in the Republic of Korea. Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Ms. Lim Hyesook, Minister of Science and ICT and Mr. Namchoon Park, Mayor of Incheon city, signed the agreement.\nMinister Lim Hyesook of Science and ICT stated, \u201cIt is an honour to establish the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office in Korea for the world\u2019s first time. The government will spare no effort to provide support in developing climate technologies in order to achieve global carbon neutrality.\u201d\n\u201cIn October last year, the government of the Republic of Korea declared that the country would aim to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. The government plans to update its Nationally Determined Contribution target for 2030 on the occasion of COP26 in November this year. Korea will strive to host COP28 to discuss the financial and technology mechanisms to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change,\u201d Minister Lim further noted.\nPark Namchoon, Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City said, \u201cIt is expected that with the hosting of the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office in Incheon, our Incheon Metropolitan City will grow into a key city in the climate change responses while maximizing synergies among 15 international organizations by creating a cluster of international organizations including the Green Climate Fund. Incheon will spare no administrative efforts for the successful settlement of the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office in Songdo of Incheon.\u201d\n\u201cAs we head into COP26, we know that technology and finance are critical to support commitments by countries under the Paris Agreement and to tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution,\u201d said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme. \u201cWe welcome and count on the strong support of the Republic of Korea to the CTCN to enhance collaboration and innovation on climate technologies and their rapid deployment. It is precisely these types of collaborations that are vital to step up urgent climate action.\u201d\n\u201cThis office can strengthen the collaboration between the Technology and Financial Mechanisms under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and strengthen efforts on technology development and transfer of climate technology for mitigation and adaptation,\u201d says Ms. Moa Forstorp, CTCN Advisory Board Chair.\nThe Office will join the Green Climate Fund (the largest fund in the Financial Mechanism) as part of the United Nations in Songdo, Incheon. In addition to increased collaboration with the Fund, the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office will conduct capacity building, engage private and public sector partners, and serve as a centre of excellence for climate technology development.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Republic of Korea and the UNEP signed a host country agreement on September 27th in support of technology development and transfer to combat climate change and build resilient societies.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/21101793.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-10-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/07\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"The Financial Times and SDGs Challenge: Apply now, various prizes for startups","nid":"37031","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/financial-times-and-sdgs-challenge-apply-now-various-prizes-startups","Body":"The FTxSDG Challenge, powered by the Financial Times and Seedstars, has a mission to empower impact-driven entrepreneurs in emerging markets through a startup competition split in thematic challenges based on the UN\u0027s Sustainable Development Goals.\nThe SDGs themes are:\n\nGender equality\nClimate Action\nQuality Education - sponsored by\n\tSchool of Management Fribourg (HEG-FR)\nGood Jobs and Economic Growth\nReduced Inequalities\nGood Health and Wellbeing\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nIndividual participants are also welcome to join the SDGs Challenge and work in groups to solve real challenges for the different themes. They\u2019ll be given the opportunity to work with their team over the course of a month in order to submit a pitch on their assigned SDG topic.\nThe FTxSDG Challenge gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to take their startups to the next level. The experience starts with participation in Investment Readiness Sessions in the lead up to the pitching competition. In parallel the individuals will be paired up with the teams to work on their solutions. Over the week of the challenge the participants will take part in masterclasses and workshops, then they will pitch their startups and ideas, get support from international mentors and the opportunity to connect to a global community of impact-driven investors. During the final day of the event the winners of each SDG theme are announced.\nPrize for startups include:\n\nShort track to\u0026nbsp;Seedstars Investor Fund\u0026nbsp;(investment size of USD 500K)\nFree participation in the\u0026nbsp;3 months Seedstars Growth Program\u0026nbsp;(value of USD 80K)\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nPrize for individuals and startups include:\n\nMentorship session after the challenge with Financial Times senior leadership team\nFree access to USD 49k worth of discounts and\u0026nbsp;perks from 50+ tools\u0026nbsp;including AWS, Hubspot, Miro, Twilio and more\nCertificates and Awards\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN Director Dr. Mwebaza will be part of the jury for the Climate Action track.\nThe deadline for applications is the\u0026nbsp;1st of November 2021, 5pm GMT.\nPlease read more here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/FT%20SDG%20challenge.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-10-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/05\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Republic of Korea signs host country agreement with UNEP to support technology transfer","nid":"37013","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/republic-korea-signs-host-country-agreement-unep-support-technology-transfer","Body":"The Republic of Korea and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) signed a host country agreement today in support of technology development and transfer to combat climate change and build resilient societies. \nMs. Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director, and Mr. Yeonghan Choi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Kenya, signed the agreement at a ceremony held at UNEP headquarters in Nairobi. \nThe host agreement is expected to pave the way for the establishment of a Partnership and Liaison Office in the Republic of Korea for the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The CTCN, the implementation arm of the UN Climate Change Technology Mechanism and hosted by UNEP, enhances action on climate technology development and transfer. \n\u0022The agreement will enhance the linkage between the GCF and the CTCN, and strengthen links between the Korean Government and the CTCN through the establishment of a CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office in the Republic of Korea,\u0022 said Mr. Yeonghan Choi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Kenya.\n\u201cAs we head into COP26, we know that technology and finance are critical to support commitments by countries under the Paris Agreement and to tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution,\u201d said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme. \u201cWe welcome and count on the strong support of the Republic of Korea to the CTCN to enhance collaboration and innovation on climate technologies and their rapid deployment. It is precisely these types of collaborations that are vital to step up urgent climate action.\u201d\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_2005.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-09-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/27\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Lao PDR: Support has been transformational, leveraged larger financing","nid":"36989","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-lao-pdr-support-has-been-transformational-leveraged-larger-financing","Body":"The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) has been assisting Lao PDR in different areas in addressing climate change: developing a power to gas masterplan in Laos; designing ecosystem-based solutions for building urban resilience, and city climate vulnerability assessment and identification of ecosystem-based adaptation intervention.\n\u201cCTCN support has been catalytic, transformational, and has helped leverage larger financing\u201d, noted Mr. Amphayvanh Oudomdeth, Director of the Climate Change Adaptation Division and assistant to the National Designated Entity of Lao PDR during the recent CTCN Advisory Board meeting.\nThe CTCN technical assistance to assess city climate vulnerability and identify ecosystem-based adaptation intervention helped to identify the vulnerability of people and ecosystems in six cities and made it clear that people in urban areas are currently impacted by climate change. This project contributed to design a Green Climate Fund (GCF) project that leveraged the support of USD 11.5 million.\nAnother CTCN project, the design of the ecosystem-based solutions for building urban resilience estimated the economic impacts for the six proposed interventions, designed interventions for flood remediation and residual flood risks, as well as analyzed the potential pollution remediation issues. This contributed to the revision and re-submit of the GCF funding proposal.\nThe ongoing technical assistance to develop a power to gas masterplan is expected to lower the GHG emissions and enhance energy security for the industry and transport sector, as well as serve as a regional demonstration with potential opportunities to scale up in other countries in the region.\nPlease find more information here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Laos2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-09-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/23\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Ethiopia: Financing strategy for Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit","nid":"36983","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-ethiopia-financing-strategy-addis-ababa-light-rail-transit","Body":"Adis Abbaba does not have proper public transport to cope with the existing demand. The associated rise in emissions is already apparent and will become more critical as the number of vehicles using the road network increase. Ethiopia plans to implement Transit Oriented Development (TOD) to facilitate sustainable urban development through low carbon transportation. TOD areas are designated in a pedestrian-oriented manner and bring together housing, transportation and jobs. The absence of a suitable financing strategy that enables public and private investment however hampers further development and implementation.\nThe UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) assisted Ethiopia with a detailed assessment of public infrastructure needs, as well as the assessment of barriers to private investment, and formulation of financing structure and instruments.\nIt is expected that this project will enhance the technical capability to develop an effective funding strategy for the realization of pilot TOD investment in Ethiopia, successful\u0026nbsp; investments will result in considerable direct and indirect emission reductions, and investments in public infrastructure such as sewage systems and road drainage will increase climate resilience of urban areas.\nFor more information, please read here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Ethiopia.%20CTCN.%20Reuters.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-09-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/22\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"IMO-UNEP-Norway Zero and Low Emission Innovation Forum","nid":"36981","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/imo-unep-norway-zero-and-low-emission-innovation-forum","Body":"The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are jointly hosting the\u0026nbsp;ZERO-AND LOW-EMISSION INNOVATION FORUM from 27 to 29 September 2021, supported by the Government of Norway.\n\nThis event will bring together a wide range of stakeholders to promote inclusive\u202finnovation\u202ftowards maritime decarbonization with the\u202ffocus on developing countries, particularly Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).\nThe Forum is supported by the Government of Norway, the IMO Secretariat and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in order to promote innovation by providing a global platform to exchange best practices and fill necessary gaps by gathering ideas and latest developments from all competent international policy makers.\nUNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen and CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza will both join the event.\nPlease register here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/imo-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZMkf-uppzIjGNHGSnNbsTOth_Ctah\u2026\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AdobeStock_378756585.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-09-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/21\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN event: National Policy Frameworks for the Circular Economy","nid":"36978","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-event-national-policy-frameworks-circular-economy","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) invites you to the\u0026nbsp;event to be held within the framework of the Circular Economy Festival in Latin America organized by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung.\nNational Policy Frameworks for the Circular Economy: Thursday, the 23rd of\u0026nbsp;September, 15:00, Bogot\u00e1, Lima, Panam\u00e1, UTC-5\nThe objective of this session is to provide an interactive space and facilitate the exchange of experiences about the processes of elaboration of national policy frameworks for the Circular Economy and its link with NDCs and other climate change policies.\nThe event will be held in Spanish, with simultaneous translations to English.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease find the agenda here.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease register by email\u0026nbsp;d.ramosperez@unido.org or\u0026nbsp;ramiro.salinas@un.org if you would like to attend the event.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2021_02_04_MG_55.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-09-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/17\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Invitation: Virtual launch of the Circular Economy Guide","nid":"36977","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/invitation-virtual-launch-circular-economy-guide","Body":"The Climate Technology Center and Network (CTCN), the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) of Costa Rica, the Municipal Development and Advisory Institute (IFAM), the Environment for Development Initiative (EfD) and the Tropical Agronomic Research Center and Education (CATIE) are\u0026nbsp;inviting to join the launch of the circular economy guide for local governments. The event will be held on the 16th of September, 8:00 am - 9:00 am\u0026nbsp;Costa Rica time.\nPlease read more here about the CTCN technical assistance project \u0022Developing a circular economy at the local level in Costa Rica\u0022.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nPlease register here\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN__y9mv1ilTyCyOMdoW5uafQ\u0026nbsp;\nThe event will be also live-streamed via Facebook Live here: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CATIEOficial\/\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2021_02_05_MG_24.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-09-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/15\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 10 new Network members","nid":"36974","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-10-new-network-members-0","Body":"10\u0026nbsp;new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in August. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. The Centre also serves as a platform for Network members to share their solutions and experience via the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;events such as the CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nAGRER S.A\u0026nbsp;is a\u0026nbsp;private sector organization that carries out studies and provides technical assistance for the design and implementation of projects and programs in the framework of international co-operation, bilateral and multilateral agreements;\nCAPSUS S.C.\u0026nbsp;is an international mission-oriented consulting firm specialized in empowering best practices in\u0026nbsp;sustainability, resilience and energy efficiency by merging evidence-based knowledge with technology;\nClima Capital Partners LLC is a boutique climate finance advisory firm dedicated to accelerating climate change mitigation and adaptation across the real and financial sectors by removing barriers to investment in low-carbon development and climate resilience in developing countries;\nEBD Global Optimum EIRELI is\u0026nbsp;a consulting company, based in the city of\u0026nbsp;Rio de Janeiro, with a global outreach of clients, collaborators and projects. It\u0026nbsp;provides consulting services in the\u0026nbsp;conceptualization\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;development projects\u0026nbsp;and programs, their\u0026nbsp;design,\u0026nbsp;execution\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;evaluation;\nEstudios Energ\u00e9ticos Consultores S.A. is an international consultancy firm, which has extensive global\u0026nbsp;experience with more than 20 years of existence, developing energy projects in countries with different economic, social situations, cultural and level of development of the energy sector;\nHydroconseil is a French consulting firm created in 1995 that specializes in improving essential public services for low-income populations in emerging and developing countries;\nInfoShare Co., Ltd. is a research organisation that strives\u0026nbsp;to provide accurate atmospheric environment information to people by integrating fine dust measurement and monitoring systems into all-in-one platform;\nRamboll France is an independent consultancy and engineering firm, created in 1945 in Denmark and composed today of around 15 000 experts. Ramboll has nearly 300 offices spread over 35 countries, mostly in Northern Europe, USA, India, Middle East and Asia-Pacific;\nResearch and Technological Exchange Group (Gret) is an international NGO under French law that brings together development professionals. It acts from the field to the political level to fight against poverty and inequality by providing sustainable and innovative responses for the\u0026nbsp;development of the soil;\nT\u00e9cnica y Proyectos, S.A. is a leading consulting engineering group providing solutions for transport and mobility, water, clean energy\u0026nbsp;and green cities.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;To facilitate the Network application process, the CTCN has recently launched an online Network application form.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/B1-1445-eco-village0009.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-09-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/14\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New WEF report. Urban Transformation: Integrated Energy Solutions","nid":"36970","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-wef-report-urban-transformation-integrated-energy-solutions","Body":"Briefing paper by the World Economic Forum\nAll cities around the world face common challenges related to the provision of housing, water, energy, transport and waste management. This briefing paper shows how the built environment and mobility can serve as the foundations to kickstart urban transformation and decarbonization anywhere in the world. To support the implementation phase, the authors also recommend addressing four critical success factors, namely the push of integrated policies and circularity, data collection and co-benefits tracking, public engagement and district-level initiatives.\u0026nbsp;The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) team also contributed to this report.\u0026nbsp;\nSee full report.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Cities.%20WEF.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-09-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/08\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Youth Knowledge Exchange Programme launched: CTCN welcomes two participants","nid":"36968","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/youth-knowledge-exchange-programme-launched-ctcn-welcomes-two-participants","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) welcomed two participants to its newly launched\u0026nbsp;Youth Knowledge Exchange Programme.\n\u201cThis is part of our collaboration with the UNFCCC Youth Constituency YOUNGO. The experts will be working with us for four months on youth and gender engagement and we are very happy to have them in our team. They share their expertise with the CTCN Secretariat and strengthen linkages between the Centre\u0026nbsp;and different institutions\u201d, says CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nEluar Fuchs is joining the CTCN as a youth engagement specialist. He will be working with the CTCN for four months to identify youth climate stakeholders and innovators; develop youth and technology content;and provide recommendations for future CTCN youth engagement.\u0026nbsp;He started as a co-founder of a stakeholder engagement start up before working on a digital and cultural transformation program in the automotive industry at AUDI. Prior to joining the CTCN, Eluar supported the internal and external activities of the office of the Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC. He holds a BA in Political Science from Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich and a MSc. in Social Entrepreneurship \u0026amp; Management from Roskilde University in Denmark. He is Mexican\/German, also a certified Meditation and QiGong Instructor.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nMaria Alejandra Aguilar Herrera will be serving as a gender specialist.\u0026nbsp;Over the next four months, she will be focusing on supporting the Gender-Just Climate Solutions Programme; the establishment of a gender roster; performing a gender analysis of technical assistance;\u0026nbsp;and proposing future gender and technology activities.\u0026nbsp;Maria is an environmental lawyer from Colombia, and her previous work focused on the promotion of human and environmental rights in climate action and sustainable development, including indigenous peoples\u2019 rights. Maria holds an MSc in Sustainability Science from the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, a joint Diploma with The University of Tokyo, Japan; and an LLB from Los Andes University, Colombia. \n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC_7587_0.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-09-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/09\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: Project in Uruguay","nid":"36965","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-project-uruguay","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance project:\n\nResearch, Development and Deployment of climate technologies for the reduction of GHG emissions in dairy farms, through the circularity of flows and materials in Uruguay\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline:\u0026nbsp;29 September 2021\nThis technical assistance is focused on the development of the design phase for the thematic area of water adaptation measures and, in this way, contribute to the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation component for climate change adaptation measures, which makes use of existing monitoring and evaluation systems, provides guidelines for their improvement and proposes\u0026nbsp;guidelines\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;involve\u0026nbsp;local\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;national\u0026nbsp;institutions\u0026nbsp;in the implementation of an articulated system of indicators.\nThe overall objective of the technical assistance is to establish a baseline and roadmap for the Research, Development and Deployment of climate technologies for the reduction of GHG emissions in dairy farms, through the circularity of flows and materials and the use of emission mitigation technologies.\nIt is expected that the monitoring and evaluation component will reflect\u0026nbsp;international best practices and serves for reporting to international conventions, national climate change frameworks and donors. It will also allow\u0026nbsp;to identify whether the implementation of adaptation measures is on track, as well as whether the\u0026nbsp;measures are effective and how they can be improved.\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18847.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/140884\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2021_02_04_MG_28.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-09-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/03\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: Project in Viet Nam","nid":"36963","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-project-viet-nam","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance project:\n\nLocalization of water resources management technology to adapt to climate change in Hong-Thai Binh river basin in Viet Nam\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline:\u0026nbsp;29 September 2021\nThe river basin covers 25 provinces with a population of 29 million people. The use of water resources upstream in China has significantly affected the water regime of the Hong-Thai Binh river basin in Viet Nam. In addition, the impacts of climate change (e.g., drought, extreme\/flash flood, etc.) have exacerbated challenges to communities and households.\nThe government\u2019s first priority is to finalize water resource management plans for the major river basins in the country, including the Hong-Thai Binh. Accessing reliable, up-to-date information on transboundary water resources is very important and plays a decisive role in developing water resource management plans at the river basin level. In particular, it is necessary to identify the amount of water flow from China into Viet Nam (e.g., average annual flow, monthly flow and 10 days flow) and its variation due to different water uses in China (including irrigation and human consumption), as well as due to climate change. However, there exists no formal data sharing agreement among the countries.\nThe objective of this technical assistance is to select and customize technologies that can provide science-based information on transboundary water resources. Previous and ongoing climate change risk and challenges to transboundary water resource management in the river basin will be identified, and the most appropriate technologies will be selected and customized to provide the selected data on the river basin. A technical manual and capacity building program will be developed. Subsequently, a training of government officials and relevant stakeholders will be conducted to enhance technical capacities.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18846.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/140881\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/A001C053_1709271O0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-09-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/03\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Director among the 100 Most Influential African Women","nid":"36951","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-director-among-100-most-influential-african-women","Body":"CTCN Director Rose Mwebaza was selected as among 100 Influential Women in Africa, a list highlighting African women in leadership who inspire the next generation of women around the world. The 2021 list includes women from 28 African countries with various backgrounds in business leadership, academia, diplomacy, philanthropy, entertainment and media.\u0026nbsp; \n\u0022It is an absolute honor to be recognised among the 100 most Influential African Women for 2021. Thank you. Merci. Gracias. Obrigada\u0022, noted\u0026nbsp;CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza.\nThe 100 influential African women were chosen based on criteria that spans \u0022leadership and\u0026nbsp;personal accomplishments;\u0026nbsp;commitment to sharing knowledge; and the audacity to break several status quos\u0022. Other leaders on the list include the\u0026nbsp;UN\u2019s Amina J. Mohammed (H.E);\u0026nbsp;Sahle-Work Zewde (H.E), President of Ethiopia;\u0026nbsp;Samia Suluhu Hassan (H.E), President\u0026nbsp;of Tanzania; Victoire Tomegah Dogb\u00e9, Prime Minister of Togo;\u0026nbsp;Jessica Rose Epel Alupo (H.E), Vice President\u0026nbsp;of Uganda;\u0026nbsp;Mariam Chabi Talata (H.E.), Vice President\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;Benin;\u0026nbsp;Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, World Trade Organization Director General; and Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, first African Woman to head IBM\u2019s operation in Africa as Regional Head and Executive Director.\nPrior joining the CTCN, Dr. Mwebaza served as Chief Natural Resources Officer at the African Development Bank. She also\u0026nbsp;held several leadership positions within the UN Development Programme (UNDP), including serving as Programme Manager for UNDP\u2019s regional office for Africa (covering 47 countries), and Policy Advisor to UNDP\u0027s strategic global initiative to address climate change in the least developed countries.\u0026nbsp;For ten years, Mwebaza was a Lecturer at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, where she also served as the Head of Department for Commercial Law, and Deputy Dean of the Law School. She is a former Carl Duisberg Research fellow at the World Conservation Union (IUCN) and a founding member of the Network for African Women Environmentalists.\nPR \u0026amp; Rating firm, Avance Media, develops the list and profiles of the 2021 100 Most Influential African Women are published on www.100women.avancemedia.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/R.%20Mwebaza_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-09-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/02\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN vacancy: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Specialist, Latin America \u0026amp; Caribbean","nid":"36948","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-climate-change-mitigation-and-adaptation-specialist-latin-0","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking a Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Specialist, Latin America \u0026amp; Caribbean (LAC).\nIn this position, the specialist will provide services for the operationalization of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and will work in close coordination with the CTCN Director and the Regional Manager in the Latin America and Caribbean region.\u0026nbsp;\nObjectives of the Assignment\nObjective 1: Ensure sound coordination and high quality of responses delivered by the CTCN in Latin America and Caribbean Region by .\nOutputs:\n- Reviewed requests submitted by countries to the CTCN and relevant recommendations\n- Ensured compliance with work plan timelines and deliverable schedules.\n- Improved quality of the Recommendations on the quality of deliverables, including completion reports by following the guidance from the M\u0026amp;E framework\nObjective 2: Strengthen capacities of National Designated Entities and, Network members and other stakeholders on climate technologies by.\nOutputs:\n- Drafting concept notes and materials for regional CTCN capacity building activities, including data mining of the implementation of the same.\n- Establishing and developing strong relationships with NDEs and new relationships with regional players active in Latin America and Caribbean Region.\n- Identifying relevant regional events at which CTCN activities would be profiled and representing CTCN in regional and national events and platforms.\nObjective 3: Ensure effective implementation of regional collaborative activities and additional partnership opportunities through:\nOutputs:\n-\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Reviewed Technology Needs Assessments, Nationally Determined Contributions and relevant national plans in Latin America and Caribbean Countries.\n- Improved and stronger relationship of CTCN with key partners: focal points (National Designated Entities), consortium partners and network members.\n-\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Developed Climate Technology Network through identification and introduction of applications of possible CTC Network service provider members from Latin America and Caribbean Region.\n- Drafted concept notes on collaboration between the CTCN and other stakeholders (universities, private sector, donors, etc.);\nIn particular, he\/she will:\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nProvide inputs on technical assistance request prioritization, refinement and guidance on day-to-day management for delivery of the technical assistance.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nFacilitate CTCN Response Plan development and review project documents for quality assurance and control in collaboration with client countries and sector experts.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nPromote and facilitate capacity building, knowledge management, and communication activities on climate technologies.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nLead the organization and preparation of CTCN networking activities such as the CTNC regional Forum, trainings, networking events, CTCN national consultative processes, and other events and activities planned by CTCN\n\n\nManage relationships with National Designated Entities and develop new partnerships with regional players in LAC.\n\n\nCollaborate closely with Consortium Partners and Network Members engagement for delivery of CTCN technical assistance, including monitoring and evaluation.\n\n\nProvide support to the CTCN Knowledge Management team by creating synergies between exiting regional web-based knowledge sharing platforms and CTCN web-based knowledge management systems\n\n\nPrepare monthly activity plans and progress reports\u2002\n\n\nThe Specialist will contribute to the following deliverables:\n\n\nLiaise with the National Designated Entities and project proponents and provide feedback on potential requests for technical assistance as per the CTCN mandate and strategic interest.\n\n\nTechnical review and recommendations on the design of CTCN response plans (ToRs) are prepared.\n\n\nReview and quality assurance of deliverable reports provided by CTCN implementers is undertaken.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nDrafting of ToR for agreements and tendering documents.\n\n\nEvaluation of technical proposals submitted by the partners.\n\n\nReview and quality assurance of Monitoring \u0026amp; Evaluation and closure reports is undertaken.\n\n\nPreparation of Readiness proposals for the Green Climate Fund and other windows of climate financing.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nPreparation of materials needed for Regional Forum, training, networking events, CTCN National consultative process, and other regional events organized by CTNC\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nThe position requires someone living in Latin Caribbean Region (LCR), therefore only applicants living in the region will be considered for the post.\nThe deadline for applications: 13\u0026nbsp;September 2021\nFor more information please visit here.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/UN%20flag_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-08-31T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/31\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN vacancy: Asia-Pacific Adaptation Specialist","nid":"36932","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-asia-pacific-adaptation-specialist","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking an Asia-Pacific Adaptation Specialist.\nIn this position, the consultant will provide services for the operationalization of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), and will work in close coordination with the CTCN Director and the Regional Manager on adaptation technologies in the Asia-Pacific region.\u0026nbsp;\nIn particular, for Asia-Pacific he\/she will support:\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Capacity building, knowledge management, and communication activities on adaptation technologies;\n\u2022 Adaptation and cross-sectoral mitigation-adaptation technical assistance request generation and refinement;\n\u2022 CTCN Response Plan development and review (project documents) in collaboration with client countries and sector experts;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Reporting on results from TA and other CTCN services related to adaptation, including through ActivityInfo and other systems as needed, is timely conducted;\n\u2022 Day-to-day support to management of specific adaptation programmes, including AFCIA.\n\u2022 Consortium Partner and Network Member engagement for delivery of CTCN technical assistance, including monitoring and evaluation;\n\u2022 Input into global adaptation products including within the scope of the UNFCCC processes;\n\u2022 Outreach to new client countries and network members including through the \u0027request incubator\u0027, \u0027vision to concept\u0027, AFCIA and other programmes.\nThe deadline for applications: 8\u0026nbsp;September 2021\nFor more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019_09_30_UN_Gruppe_Foto_Portr%E2%94%9C%C2%AAt_0038.%20small_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-08-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/26\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Training for the NDEs: Emerging Digital Technologies for Climate Policy Implementation","nid":"36924","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/training-ndes-emerging-digital-technologies-climate-policy-implementation","Body":"The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) invited its National Designated Entities (NDEs) or one of its nominees to attend a five-week interactive online course focusing on blockchain solutions and other emerging technologies for global climate action. The course is taking place from the end of September to the end of October 2021 and is organized together with the Blockchain \u0026amp; Climate Institute (BCI).\nCourse Summary\nThis course aspires to introduce participants to blockchain technology and other emerging technologies as well as showcase their practical value in relation to global climate action.\nMore specifically, the course aims to highlight blockchain as a technology that has the potential to increase efficiency and security, reduce cost and simplify data management in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation. During the course, discussions will be led around real-world problems related to climate change such as renewable energy, deforestation, carbon markets and green finance. Benefits of blockchain technology will also be framed in the context of the Paris Agreement.\nThe course is a combination of a 2-hour online class which is delivered live once per week, supported by reading material and simple assignments. A virtual forum will be moderated where learners can discuss their ideas and ask questions. Upon successful completion of the course, the participants will receive a certification.\nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of the course, participants will be able to understand the basic concepts of blockchain technology. They will be able to talk about the value of blockchain and other emerging technologies in relation to climate action to their peers. Additionally, they will also be able to identify technology opportunities in their country context and be able to request relevant support through CTCN technical assistance.\nCourse Outline\nWeek 1 - Introduction to Blockchain:\u0026nbsp;Blockchain 101 \u2013 Digital currencies overview, blockchain core concepts, types and benefits of blockchains, smart contracts\nWeek 2 - The Future is Clean Energy:\u0026nbsp;Smart metering, microgrids, energy markets, prosumers, balancing grids, sustainable mining, blockchain against energy poverty\nWeek 3 - The Future is Green Finance:\u0026nbsp;Finance market places, green bonds, mitigation finance and emerging technologies in practice, asset backed tokens \nWeek 4 - The Future is Carbon Neutral:\u0026nbsp;Networked carbon markets, trading of carbon units, carbon accounting, carbon offsets, adaptation finance, parametric insurance\nWeek 5 - Emerging Technologies and The Road Ahead:\u0026nbsp;Interoperability, blockchain-as-a-service, blockchain governance, regulatory sandboxes, roadmap to implementation\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Blockchain.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-09-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/30\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/capacity-building-and-training\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECapacity building and training\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New guidebook: Ensuring a Climate Resilient Recovery after COVID-19","nid":"36800","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-guidebook-ensuring-climate-resilient-recovery-after-covid-19","Body":"The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) has launched a new publication for countries addressing how to meet climate change goals while improving economic competitiveness by utilising low-carbon pathways, supply chain circularity and resilient business models.\n\u201cThe Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of developing more resilient, inclusive, equitable and sustainable societies and economies capable of withstanding future crises, natural disasters, and other potential threats. Our energy, health and economic systems are at a moment of profound transformation resulting from the impact of the pandemic. Covid-19 has come during a defining year for climate change action. This guidebook is framed into four core areas in which the CTCN Secretariat receives the most requests from its engaged countries\u201d, noted Dr. Rose Mwebaza, CTCN Director. The selection of core areas was based on an analysis examining the portfolio of countries where the CTCN operates to determine where there was the highest demand. It then identified unifying factors across these countries, which are often expressed in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).\nThe CTCN, as an operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, provides technical assistance related to the uptake of climate technology that supports societal and economic transformation, delivers innovative solutions, and unlocks investment and action from the private and public sectors.\nThe guidebook aims to help countries frame their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic in terms of deployment of climate technologies, services, and capacity building initiatives. It is focused on incorporating climate resilience into national planning, aligning action with climate goals and building resilience to help countries be better prepared for future crises, natural disasters, and other potential threats. \nPlease read the publication here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Guatemala.CTCN_.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-08-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/05\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Jamaica: Launch of the climate research agenda","nid":"36791","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-jamaica-launch-climate-research-agenda","Body":"The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) assisted\u0026nbsp;Jamaica to\u0026nbsp;indentify a multidisciplinary research and technological development (R\u0026amp;TD) agenda that incorporates collaboration with academia, R\u0026amp;TD centers and the private sector. This document will\u0026nbsp;support the achievement of climate change targets in the key sectors identified in relevant policy frameworks, including the Nationally Determined Contributions\u0026nbsp;and the National Development Plan \u2013 Vision 2030.\n\u201cClimate change is still one of the most important factors, if not the most important factor, that is determining our survival as a country, as a region on the globe. Recent rains and temperature changes tell us exactly why we need to be managing our situations better\u201d, noted during the launch of the agenda professor Dale Webber,\u0026nbsp;Pro-Vice Chancellor\/Campus Principal and Chairman of the\u0026nbsp;Climate Change Advisory Board, The University of West Indies.\nThis Climate Change Research and Technological Development Agenda for Jamaica was developed under the Climate Action Enhancement Package (CAEP) supported by the NDC Partnership with technical assistance from the CTCN. The work was led by a group of researchers from the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE). Five sectors were identified with specific research priorities outlined: agriculture and\u0026nbsp;fisheries, water, energy, human settlement and infrastructure, waste.\n\n  \n      \n  \n    File\n              \n Jamaica\u2019s Climate Change Research Agenda.pdf\n\n          \n\n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Jamaica_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-08-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/04\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Join the CTCN network: Application form online now","nid":"36783","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/join-ctcn-network-application-form-online-now","Body":"The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is actively seeking network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The network membership is cost-free. It provides access to a diverse global community of climate technology users, providers and financiers under the umbrella of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism. Through its network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries.\nTo facilitate the network application process, the CTCN has recently launched an online network application form. It has been designed to guide the partners through every step of the process and ensure increased effectiveness and transparency. Once registered as a network member, the organization becomes eligible to participate in CTCN activities.\nAs of today, there are 719 members in the CTCN network, and almost half of them represent the private sector, followed by the research and academic institutions.\nNetwork activities:\n\nTechnical services.\u0026nbsp;Providing\u0026nbsp;technical assistance\u0026nbsp;funded by the CTCN in response to developing country requests (selection conducted through a competitive bidding process among Network members)\nInformation exchange.\u0026nbsp;Sharing\/receiving information (data, lessons learned, reports, case studies) at CTCN events and via the CTCN\u2019s online knowledge platform\nCapacity building.\u0026nbsp;Presenting online and in-person\u0026nbsp;tutorials\u0026nbsp;and workshops on your fields of expertise to peers and developing country stakeholders\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information about the\u0026nbsp;current opportunities, please visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/%5E3E96B1F1B306019A2D2D0F16A902740DB6C83D97BE4C63E4C1%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-08-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/03\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: Project in Costa Rica","nid":"36775","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-project-costa-rica","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance project:\nSupporting the transition to a circular economy in Costa Rica\nDeadline:\u0026nbsp;25 August 2021\nA circular economy is an industrial model that is restorative by design and proposes that, instead of extracting natural resources, materials that have already been processed can be recovered and reused in various ways, thus protecting natural resources from overexploitation, an issue that is particularly sensitive in Costa Rica. The objective in this is to keep scarce, valuable resources in circulation for longer periods of time, promoting recycling and avoiding loss of materials. Achieving these objectives requires alternative models of business such as reuse, remanufacturing and product-as-service.\u0026nbsp;The main activity of this assistance is the development of a National Circular economy Strategy to support the transition to a circular economy in Costa Rica.\nAs part of this technical assistance, it is expected to increase climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in production processes, extraction and distribution of resources, and promote changes towards more sustainable consumption patterns in the Costa Rican population.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18740.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/135431\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2021_02_04_MG_13.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-07-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/29\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UN Seeking Young Climate Technology Innovators in Latin America","nid":"36740","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-seeking-young-climate-technology-innovators-latin-america","Body":"The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in partnership with SAFEEM and Seedstars, is calling all young innovators in Latin America that are creating climate technology solutions to join the Climate Innovation Labs, a three-day hackathon where the best projects will continue on to receive a 6-8 week Climate Innovation Academy Program to help build out their companies. For more information and to register for the launchpad, simply apply before August 6, 2021 here: https:\/\/seedsta.rs\/3z1vNFU\u0026nbsp;\nThe Climate Innovation Labs is a fast paced three-day online event that will bring together selected youth participants as well as climate technology experts within the selected sectors and technology fields in Latin America to explore innovative design thinking tools, flexing their entrepreneurial muscles and creating solutions for enhanced climate action.\n\u201cIt is very important to support young people to engage in climate action, and this programme provides them with the tools and diverse partnerships to create solutions. This programme was a big success in other regions, and now we invite youth in the Latin American region to be challenged to think outside of the box and co-create ideas for climate mitigation and adaptation solutions aligned with countries Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs),\u201d noted\u0026nbsp; Dr. Rose Mwebaza, CTCN Director.\nPreviously, the hackathon brought together 11 startups from Africa and Asia-Pacific that specialized in energy sustainability, electricity, food, agriculture, deforestation, environments, waste management, and more. Each startup had the chance to pitch at the Youth Climate Innovation Lab Demo Day where they had the chance to have 1:1 meetings with investors, partners, and experts of the industry. Following the success of the project, the Latin American edition aims to bring out the same level of talents and solutions from the region, helping the companies accelerate their growth.\nThe program is accepting individuals (to be grouped into teams later on) or groups with a minimum of three members. Each participant must fit the following criteria to be eligible for the program:\u0026nbsp;\n\nParticipants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years old;\u0026nbsp;\nAttended or completed higher education;\u0026nbsp;\nMust be an aspiring\/early-stage entrepreneur or a student interested in launching an idea on climate change and building entrepreneurial muscle; and,\nMust be passionate about solving climate technology needs and challenges.\n\nAt the end of the Climate Innovation Labs, the selected participants will be provided follow-on support to implement and scale selected solutions through a 6-8 week Climate Innovation Academy Programme delivered by Seedstars.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information about the Climate Innovation Labs and to submit your application, visit the page before the deadline on August 6, 2021 here: https:\/\/seedsta.rs\/3z1vNFU\n\u0026nbsp;\nLas Naciones Unidas en b\u00fasqueda de j\u00f3venes innovadores en tecnolog\u00eda clim\u00e1tica en Am\u00e9rica latina\n\nUN est\u00e1 en la b\u00fasqueda de j\u00f3venes innovadores en Am\u00e9rica Latina que est\u00e9n creando soluciones tecnol\u00f3gicas para mejorar la acci\u00f3n clim\u00e1tica.\nEl Centro y Red de Tecnolog\u00eda del Clima de las Naciones Unidas (CTCN), en asociaci\u00f3n con SAFEEM y Seedstars, est\u00e1n convocando a todos los j\u00f3venes innovadores de Am\u00e9rica Latina que est\u00e9n creando soluciones de tecnolog\u00eda clim\u00e1tica para que se unan al Laboratorio Juvenil de de Innovaci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica, CTCN un hackathon de tres d\u00edas donde los mejores proyectos continuar\u00e1n recibiendo un Programa Acad\u00e9mico de Innovaci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica de una duraci\u00f3n de 6 a 8 semanas para ayudar a construir sus empresas. Para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n y para inscribirse en la plataforma de lanzamiento, simplemente aplique antes del 6 de agosto del 2021 en el siguiente link: https:\/\/seedsta.rs\/3z10ZVM\u0026nbsp;\nEl Laboratorio Juvenil de Innovaci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica ser\u00e1 un evento en l\u00ednea de una duraci\u00f3n de tres d\u00edas que reunir\u00e1 a los j\u00f3venes participantes seleccionados, as\u00ed como a expertos en tecnolog\u00eda clim\u00e1tica dentro de los sectores y campos tecnol\u00f3gicos seleccionados en Am\u00e9rica Latina, en donde se explorar\u00e1n herramientas innovadoras de pensamiento de dise\u00f1o, fortaleciendo sus m\u00fasculos como emprendedores y as\u00ed crear soluciones para mejorar la acci\u00f3n clim\u00e1tica.\n\u200bPreviamente, el hackathon reuni\u00f3 a 11 startups de \u00c1frica y Asia-Pac\u00edfico especializadas en sostenibilidad energ\u00e9tica, electricidad, alimentaci\u00f3n, agricultura, deforestaci\u00f3n, medio ambiente, gesti\u00f3n de residuos, etc. Cada startup tuvo la oportunidad de hacer un pitch en el \u201cYouth Climate Innovation Lab Demo Day\u201d donde tuvieron la oportunidad de tener reuniones 1:1 con inversionistas, socios y expertos de la industria. Tras el \u00e9xito del proyecto, la edici\u00f3n en Am\u00e9rica Latina pretende sacar el mismo nivel de talentos y soluciones de la regi\u00f3n, ayudando a las empresas a acelerar su crecimiento.\n\u201cEs muy importante apoyar a los j\u00f3venes para que se comprometan con la acci\u00f3n clim\u00e1tica, el programa les proporcionar\u00e1 las herramientas y las diversas alianzas para crear soluciones. El programa ha sido exitoso en otras regiones, y ahora invitamos a los j\u00f3venes de la regi\u00f3n de Am\u00e9rica Latina a que piensen de forma innovadora y creen conjuntamente ideas para crear soluciones y mitigar el cambio clim\u00e1tico y adaptarlas a las Contribuciones Nacionales Determinadas (NDCs) de los pa\u00edses correspondientes\u0022, afirma la Dra. Rose Mwebaza, Directora del CTCN.\nEl programa acepta individuos (que se agrupar\u00e1n en equipos m\u00e1s adelante) o grupos con un m\u00ednimo de tres miembros. Cada participante debe cumplir los siguientes criterios para poder participar en el programa:\u0026nbsp;\n\nLos participantes deben tener entre 20 y 30 a\u00f1os;\u0026nbsp;\nHaber cursado o completado estudios superiores, universidad o completado el bachillerato;\nDeben ser aspirantes a emprendedores o estudiantes interesados en poner en marcha una idea sobre el cambio clim\u00e1tico y desarrollar su capacidad empresarial; y\nDebe ser un apasionado de la resoluci\u00f3n de las necesidades y los retos de la tecnolog\u00eda clim\u00e1tica.\n\t\u0026nbsp;\n\nAl final del Laboratorio Juvenil de Innovaci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica, los participantes seleccionados recibir\u00e1n apoyo de seguimiento para implementar y escalar las soluciones seleccionadas a trav\u00e9s de un Programa Acad\u00e9mico de Innovaci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica de una duraci\u00f3n 6 a 8 semanas realizado por Seedstars.\u0026nbsp;\n\nPara m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre el Laboratorio Juvenil de Innovaci\u00f3n Clim\u00e1tica y para presentar su solicitud, visite la p\u00e1gina antes de la fecha l\u00edmite: 6 de agosto de 2021, https:\/\/seedsta.rs\/3z10ZVM\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1_English_1119336_CTCN-YouthClimateInnovationLabs-Latam_071421-01.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-07-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/21\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: Project in Cambodia","nid":"36738","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-project-cambodia","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance project:\nClimate risk assessment for subnational adaptation and establishment of a local climate information system for climate change adaptation (LISA) in Cambodia\nDeadline to express the interest: 13\u0026nbsp;August, 2021\nCambodia is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change and has difficulties in implementing the country\u2019s climate change response due to a lack of available quality-assured information and knowledge on climate change in the country. Significant gaps still remain in creating the conditions for science-based climate-informed decision making, in particular related to the production, access and use of climate information at local levels.\nAs highlighted in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), Cambodia\u2019s vulnerability is characterised by frequent floods and irregular rainfall, coupled with an agrarian-based economy, limited human and financial resources, insufficient physical infrastructure, and limited access to technologies.\nThe CTCN is seeking experts to design the web-based local information system that can effectively support climate-informed decision making processes at the sub-national (municipality) level, responding to the stakeholders\u2019 needs identified.\nA capacity needs assessment and capacity building program will be also developed to ensure a locally-led, effective operation and progressive enhancement, and to maximize utilization of the system by local government authorities and other key stakeholders. Integration of the local climate information\/data into the national database and its use for national decision making on climate change response will contribute to enhancing climate resilience in Cambodia.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18704.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/134776\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/A001C011_170927P40.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-07-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/19\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: Projects in Maldives and Papua New Guinea","nid":"36652","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-projects-maldives-and-papua-new-guinea","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance projects.\u0026nbsp;Deadline to express the interest: 4\u0026nbsp;August, 2021\n\nDeveloping a national policy for deploying and scaling up E-mobility and supporting sustainable infrastructure in Papua New Guinea\n\nThe technical assistance will help in conducting a market analysis for the promotion and implementation of low carbon transport through electric vehicles. The outcome of the market analysis will be used to develop a draft policy and a roadmap of action plans for the implementation, from which selected action plans will be undertaken for feasibility study like electrification of the fleet of buses and supporting infrastructure in PNG. The technical assistance will adopt a value chain approach with special attention, made on augmenting the grid with an adequate amount of renewable energy and battery management, at end of batteries\u2019 life.\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18675.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/134185\n\nEstablishment of a skimming well gallery system for agricultural use in HDh.Nolhivaranfaru of Maldives\n\nThrough this project, a sustainable groundwater extraction system for agricultural practices will be established, and unpolluted groundwater aquifers will be protected in HDh.Nolhivaranfaru Island.\nFindings from the technical assistance would support the country to promote sustainable groundwater extraction and management for agricultural practices in HDh.Nolhivaranfaru Island. In particular, by establishing and operating the infiltration gallery system, it is expected that unpolluted groundwater aquifers would be protected in the island. Moreover, the capacity and knowledge of farming communities in the island and agriculture-related stakeholders on sustainable agricultural practices and water use efficiency for agriculture would be strengthened. Based on findings from the project, it is also expected that point groundwater extraction methods currently used in other islands could be replaced with the proposed infiltration gallery system, which would contribute to increasing the capacity of climate resilience with sustainable water supply for agriculture in Maldives.\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18676.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/134186\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-05-30_10-23-23_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-07-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/08\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 13 new Network members","nid":"36651","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-13-new-network-members","Body":"13 new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in April. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. Network members gain pre-qualification to compete for CTCN\u0026nbsp;technical assistance contracts. Network membership is free of charge and members gain access to global knowledge sharing and partnership activities as well as enhanced visibility through the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member-hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and global\/regional events such as the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nCITIC is a for-profit Foundation that since 2004 is determined to create important changes to achieve a more sustainable, creative and inclusive world through research, knowledge, the arts, and the proper use of technologies.\nCommunity Energy Social Enterprise Ltd (CESEL) is one of the leaders in the renewable energy sector in Nigeria working with many of the international organizations such as: World Bank, African Development Bank, International Finance Corporation, DFID, USAID Power Africa, United State Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to develop portfolio of projects ready for immediate investment.\nCore CarbonX Solutions Private Limited is a sustainable strategic advisory and project management firm working in the field of\u0026nbsp;natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, climate change solutions and\u0026nbsp;renewable energy sector.\u0026nbsp;\nEinstein Project is a non-for-profit organisation, registered in South Korea and having its branch office in Ghana. It is currently working on various projects including i) Implementing existing roadmaps to transition all energy in 97 countries to 100% clean renewable energy; ii) green wireless energy harvesting for health and environmental monitoring; iii) an innovative implementation to restore resilient ecosystems for air and water quality improvement.\u0026nbsp;\nHill Consulting SAS is a private sector organization specializing in sustainable mobility, air quality and emissions, climate change mitigation and financing, public policy and environmental education.\nHINICIO LATINO AMERICA is a strategy consulting firm specialized in sustainable energy and transport.\nInstituto Centroamericano de Administraci\u00f3n de Empresas (INCAE) is a private, non-profit, multinational, higher education organization devoted to teaching\u0026nbsp;and research endeavors in the fields of business and economics since 1964.\u0026nbsp;\nKorea Meteorological Institute (KMI) a public institution under the Korea Meteorological Administration, was established to promote the meteorological industry and support the utilization of weather information.\nOsquareteck Ltd is a private sector organization,\u0026nbsp;providing energy efficiency and micro grid turnkey services to the Power industry. OSQUARETECK\u0027s\u0026nbsp;service offering includes\u0026nbsp;Energy Audit,\u0026nbsp;Feasibility study,\u0026nbsp;Energy Efficiency Products design \u0026amp; development.\nOverseas Development Institute (ODI) is an independent, global think tank that has been working across the development and environment spectrum for over 60 years.\nRegional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) is an intergovernmental organization with diplomatic status that aims to enable and increase the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency practices across pan-Arab countries.\u0026nbsp;\nWeatherForce Consulting (WF) creates meteorological intelligence solutions that inform all stakeholders working in developing countries. It\u0026nbsp;aims to increase local sustainability by making weather data available to all through a weather ecosystem relying on a sustainable business model\nCentro de Transporte Sustentable de M\u00e9xico A.C. (WRI M\u00e9xico) is\u0026nbsp;one of two Latin American offices of WRI, a global research organization,\u0026nbsp;committed to providing high quality information and knowledge products.\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;Download the\u0026nbsp;Network application, complete it and send to\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/%5E3E96B1F1B306019A2D2D0F16A902740DB6C83D97BE4C63E4C1%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-07-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/07\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: Projects in Chile, Mongolia and Vanuatu","nid":"36649","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-projects-chile-mongolia-and-vanuatu","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance projects.\u0026nbsp;Deadline to express the interest: 30 July, 2021\n\nTechnology Needs Assessment (TNA) and Technology Action Plan (TAP) for Chile\u00b4s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) implementation\u0026nbsp;\n\nIn order to transition to a climate-resilient and low-carbon development, Chile needs to structurally adopt environmentally and socially sound, cost-effective, and better-performing climate technologies on a large and widespread scale. As prioritized in its 2015 NDC, Chile aims to conduct a Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) for which it has already started the identification process of prioritized sectors in 2018. At this stage, Chile has prioritized the following four sectors for a detailed assessment of specific technology needs: (1) Water Resources; (2) Forestry and Agriculture; (3) Energy; and (4) Waste Management.\u0026nbsp;The results of this technical assistance are expected to provide strategies for long-term participatory transformational action in all identified and prioritized sectors to drive climate-resilient and low-carbon growth. The transfer of technology in these sectors will have an impact on reducing the population\u2019s vulnerability and, therefore, increasing resilience to climate change, as well as orient the country towards a low-carbon development path.\nFor more information about this call for proposals, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18666.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/133910\n\nEnhancing climate resilience and economic sustainability of livestock farming in a rural community of Mongolia\n\nA major part of Mongolia\u2019s land is degraded through overgrazing, deforestation, and climate change. Climate change has significant impacts on Mongolia\u2019s grassland ecosystems and the livestock farming which consequently threatens the food security of the country. In the entire value chain of livestock sector, the nomadic livestock herders are most vulnerable as they are directly facing the adverse impacts of climate change on the animals, pasture lands and of the ensuing scarcity of water and grazing for animals. Due to loss of the livestick to erratic weather events and climate disasters (e.g., dzud), the herders are increasing the livestock headcount, in turn leading to overgrazing of pastures. The pastures are lacking nutrition, and thus gaining weight during warm seasons is difficult.\u0026nbsp;This technical assistance will enable the vulnerable communities to derive the best value from the livestock farming while dealing with the adverse impacts of the climate change. The project would contribute to the Nationally Determined Contributions and national priorities of Mongolia in the field of climate change adaptation and mitigation.\nFor more information about this call for proposals, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18664.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/133905\n\nTechnical Assistance to enhance Vanuatu\u0027s market for energy efficient appliances\n\nVanuatu has set ambitious targets of reaching 100% renewable energy for electricity production by 2030, requiring 15% energy savings through energy efficiency measures. However, progress towards achieving such measures requires effective policies, relevant legislation, information-based planning, and private sector participation, amongst others, to facilitate activities towards meeting the national energy targets.\u0026nbsp;This technical assistance will contribute to the transition to energy efficient appliances (household refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and lighting products) by making the current standards and labelling programme for appliances more efficient. Vanuatu will be able to increase the enforcement of and compliance with standards and labelling legislations. The identified financing mechanisms will accelerate the purchase of energy efficient appliances through incentivization of consumers.\nFor more information about this call for proposals, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18665.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/133906\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Guatemala1_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-07-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/06\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNEP Environmental Impact Awards: CTCN members among the winners","nid":"36645","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unep-environmental-impact-awards-ctcn-members-among-winners","Body":"The first-ever annual UNEP Kipepeo Awards recognize\u0026nbsp;teams and projects that exhibited exceptional performance and dedication to achieving the goals of UNEP.\n\nThe Environmental Impact Award category aims to celebrate programmes, initiatives or projects that demonstrated outstanding impact to advance the environmental agenda at the local, national, regional or international level. This category showcases the achievements of UNEP\u2019s work striving to tackle environmental challenges with measurable impact and that contribute to advance our mandate and objectives.\n\n13 initiatives were nominated under the Environment Impact Award category reflecting the hard work and effort put toward achieving UNEP\u2019s goals of positive environmental impact. Relevance, scalability, replicability, and measurable impact were some of the evaluation criteria to review the submissions. The project, which has been implemented also by one of the CTCN members, was the winner.\n\nMicrofinance\u0026nbsp;for ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change\nThis project aims to increase the climate resilience of small-scale farmers through innovative financial mechanisms, enabling adaptation of the bottom of the pyramid through market approaches. The project encourages investments in ecosystem-based adaptation alternatives, providing benefits for both families and ecosystems, reducing potential productive losses due to weather events, and promoting practices that use ecosystems in a more sustainable way.\nThe project originally started in two Latin American countries (Colombia and Peru), expanding to other parts of the region (Central America and the Caribbean), and was later implemented in two African countries (Benin and Senegal) through a South-South cooperation approach.\nFor additional information please visit the website: https:\/\/unepmeba.org\/\nTeam members: Piedad Martin, Marta Moneo Lain, Gustavo Manez Gomis, Laura Ortega, Evelyn Madrid, Agustin Matteri. There were three additional key people that are no longer working for UNEP: Jacinto Buenfil, Jessica Zapata, Ramiro Salinas (CTCN)\nCTCN network member\u0026nbsp;Frankfurt School was the implementing partner at the early stages of the project.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IVAN6104_0.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-07-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/02\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New tool matches water practitioners with technology providers to help solve the world\u2019s water challenges","nid":"36644","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-tool-matches-water-practitioners-technology-providers-help-solve-world-s","Body":"Match! Water Solutions Portal (www.matchwatersolutions.com) is a new online tool that brings together water managers facing water challenges, with technology providers with solutions ranging from the simple to the sophisticated, and from low-tech to hi-tech. Solutions in Match! can be filtered by challenge and solution type, as well as geography. Also provided is general guidance on technology maturity, costs and implementation timeframe.\nAs a user, once you have found your Match! you will be directed to the Solution Provider\u2019s website, allowing you to find more information and to follow up directly. Match! has global coverage and is completely free and easy to use. Match! is constantly evolving, with new solutions being added all the time.\nIf you are a solution provider, you are welcome to add your organization\u2019s details to Match! then information on your products and knowledge can then be shared in a way that will help you expand your customers. There is no charge. Learn more here.\nThe partners behind Match! are UNEP-DHI Center, UN Climate Technology Center and Network (CTCN), UNEP DTU Partnership and IUCN. Together, they actively promote the solutions and technologies available to address water challenges and help countries progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Match! is a not-for-profit initiative that also includes nature-based solutions.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/%5E035164222040038F66CB1D0B08675D779E76D0317BCE04E691%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-07-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/01\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"The National Designated Entity of Germany: Webinar series on how to move towards a resource efficient and carbon neutral built environment globally","nid":"36642","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/national-designated-entity-germany-webinar-series-how-move-towards-resource","Body":"The National Designated Entity (NDE) of Germany on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) is hosting a series of web-conferences to showcase and jointly\u0026nbsp;discuss\u0026nbsp;solutions on how the building sector can rethink building materials, strengthen resource efficiency, encourage ambitious NDCs and foster the transfer of climate-friendly technologies to developing countries. The\u0026nbsp;international panel will discuss:\n\nEmbodied carbon: The blind spot of the building industry? (6 July)\nSustainable building materials and recycling for a carbon neutral future (13 July)\nPolicy environment for a rapid sustainable transformation of the building sector (20 July)\n\nRenowned international speakers will bring their distinctive views to the three free-of-charge webinars to discuss global challenges and opportunities through short inputs and panel discussions,\u0026nbsp;speakers from Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN), Wuppertal Institute, Buildings Performance Institute (BPIE), the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), etc.\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza will join the webinar on the 20th of July.\nFor more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2021_02_04_MG_67.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-06-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/30\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: Projects in Indonesia, Liberia, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis","nid":"36637","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-projects-indonesia-liberia-panama-saint-kitts-and-nevis","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the following technical assistance projects.\u0026nbsp;Deadline to express the interest: 23\u0026nbsp;July, 2021\n\n\u0026nbsp;Identification of technical practices for climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in Indonesia\n\nIt is expected that basic information on current status, supply and demand of climate smart agriculture system for the adaptation of climate change effect on agricultural production in Indonesia can be gained. Also, the information on the implementation or new innovation technology in agriculture among different stakeholders will be collected.\nFor more information about this call for proposals, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18647.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/133498\n\nUpscaling lowland rice production to improve food security through improved solar powered irrigation practices in Liberia\n\nThe project aims at improving rice production. Liberia is dependent on agriculture to ensure its food security. The solar pumping irrigation system, if correctly managed, enables better and more efficient use of the water. Better irrigation systems can also improve the quality of life of farmers.\nFor more information about this call for proposals, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18645.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/133493\n\nDevelopment of a Marine Dynamics database for the Panamanian coasts to assess vulnerability and climate change impacts to sea level rise\n\nThe main activity of this assistance is the development of high-resolution numerical databases on marine dynamics. Also, this technical assistance will ensure the elaboration of procedural tools for coastal risk assessment based on the data generated, recommendations for nature-based adaptation measures for the coast (nature-based solutions), capacity transfer to the Climate Change Directorate of the Ministry of Environment, and the realization of high impact graphic material on the communities at risk previously identified.\nFor more information about this call for proposals, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18646.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/133497\n\nIncorporating drought risks modelling as a planning tool for climate change adaptation measures in Saint Kitts and Nevis\n\nThis project will enable St. Kitts and Nevis to benefit from the drought prevention system. The drought prevention model will enable to identify the areas most at risk of droughts and consequently, water variability and shortages, by drought risk assessment and mapping.\nFor more information about this call for proposals\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18648.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/133499\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Rice.Liberia.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-06-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/29\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Join us: Webinar \u0026quot;Accelerating circular economy and carbon neutrality for ISID and a green recovery\u0026quot;","nid":"36626","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/join-us-webinar-accelerating-circular-economy-and-carbon-neutrality-isid-and","Body":"29 June\u0026nbsp;2021;\u0026nbsp;10:00-11:45\u0026nbsp;(CEST)\nOver time, circular economy has gained traction among a broad range of stakeholders. Circular economy is an alternative to the traditional linear economic model where resources are kept in use for as long as possible, maximum value is extracted from them, and waste is relocated from the end of the supply chain to the beginning, giving the used materials a new life. The concept is also indispensable for the global action on climate change. In fact, actions related to circular economy and climate change are seen as complementary and mutually reinforcing.\nUNIDO, together with its Member States, is already working on addressing various circular economy building blocks in its initiatives. Some of its projects support resource efficient and cleaner manufacturing of products, others help develop safe, easy-to-recycle products with longer lifetimes, while a number of others deal with the recovery or safe disposal of resources at the end of a product\u0027s lifecycle. UNIDO also promotes industrial energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy for productive uses by optimizing energy systems, developing international energy management standards, and bringing sustainable energy solutions to industries.\nThe session aims to provide a deeper understanding of the relevance of circular economy and a carbon neutral industry and how they could be leveraged to achieve the SDGs in a greener recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. The divergent lens of international organizations, national Governments, business and financial sectors will facilitate exchanges of views among stakeholders and identification of effective measures towards creating and operationalizing enabling environments for a fundamental paradigm shift, including through policies, new technologies, finances and partnerships.\nCTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza will be presenting the CTCN vision and activities on circular economy.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease find the programme here.\nPlease register here.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2021_02_05_MG_13_0.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-06-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/28\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN at the Vienna Energy Forum 2021","nid":"36583","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vienna-energy-forum-2021","Body":"The\u0026nbsp;Vienna Energy Forum (VEF) is designed to facilitate a multi-sectoral, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary dialogue on sustainable energy for inclusive development and productive capacities. Guided by the motto \u201cWhere Action Meets Ambition\u201d and designed as the first virtual VEF, the 2021 edition will include a Youth Day, \u201cYouth for VEF,\u201d on the 5th of July 2021, followed by the VEF on the 6th and 7th of July 2021.\nAs a flagship platform designed to spur action, this year\u2019s edition will bring together key stakeholders and experts to explore and deliberate on the key topics that advance sustainable development in the energy domain.\nThe sessions will delve into key priorities, showcase projects, and highlight the action-oriented steps required to achieve the\u0026nbsp;Sustainable Development Goals\u0026nbsp;by 2030, helping to forge an inclusive pathway that leaves no one behind as we work to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.\nThe UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) will be hosting a side event \u0022Leveraging digital technologies to facilitate the climate technology transfer\u0022 on the 6th of July, 17:00-18:00 CET.\u0026nbsp;\nThe UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is mandated to support developing countries\u2019 climate change responses to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement through transfer and development of technologies, as well as through facilitating the development of a national system of innovation. In the advent of the so-called fourth industrial revolution, there is an increasing interest and need among developing countries (national designated entities) to leverage emerging digital technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence (AI) for enabling leapfrogging and transformative climate actions. To enhance the role of the CTCN as \u201cinnovation matchmaker\u201d during climate technology transfer to developing countries, this virtual event firstly aims to review the best practices and lesson learnt through the convergence of digital technologies with the climate issues, so-called \u201cclimate digitalization\u201d. Then, some recommendations will be discussed in order to proactively apply new digital technologies for tackling climate change.\nSession objective: Explore the potential for digitalization to facilitate climate technology transfer and draw out recommendations to support technology innovation.\n(Moderator) Dr. Matthew Kennedy (Advisory Board members of the CTCN, Director of Carbon and Climate)\n(Participating Panelists)\nDr. Mao Hak (National designated entity of Cambodia, Director of the Department of Science and Technology of the NCSD)\nDr. Alastair Marke (Director-General, Blockchain \u0026amp; Climate Institute)\nDr. Su-il Kang (UNFCCC TEC Member, Chief Supervisor of International Environmental Research Institute, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)\nDr. Scott Kennedy (Executive Director of ENACTpartners)\nCTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza will also attend\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;High-Level Plenary IV \u201cEnergy Efficient Products\u201d, panel 2 \u201cAffordability Matters\u0022 on the 6th of July 2021 from 17:30 to 18:00 CEST (Vienna time).\nLearn more and register.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/VEF.2021_HLP.IV_Plenary-Card.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-06-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/21\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: Developing a national framework for the standardization of stalls and procedures for a climate smart street side vendor in the Bahamas","nid":"36582","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-developing-national-framework-standardization-stalls-and","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking proposals to assist the Bahamas with developing a national framework for the standardization of stalls and procedures for a climate smart street side vendor.\nThere is a consensus of the growing problem with street and roadside vendors in The Bahamas. Vendors are selling their goods without the necessary permits and breaching Covid-19 orders. The government of The Bahamas is taking steps to bring street vendors into the formal economy, with the development of enabling policies and fostering agriculture production. Currently, 90% of the food is imported in The Bahamas and there is an urgent need to become more self-sufficient.\nThe overall objective of the technical assistance is to build resilience in the agricultural sector to improve food distribution, and to an extent, improve food security.\nDeadline to express the interest: 8\u0026nbsp;July, 2021\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18592.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/131523\n\u0026nbsp;\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Bahamas%20street.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-06-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/18\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN vacancy: Knowledge Management System Analyst","nid":"36578","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-knowledge-management-system-analyst","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking a Knowledge Management System Analyst.\nThe consultant will support the operationalization of the Climate Technology Center and Network (CTCN). In particular he\/she will support:\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 The coordination of general maintenance and improvement of the CTCN\u2019s web-based knowledge management system (KMS) by external IT service providers\n\u2022 Conducting outreach to knowledge partners and user groups to increase knowledge exchange\n\u2022 Summarizing CTCN projects for posting online\n\u2022 Data collection and data management related to the CTCN monitoring \u0026amp; evaluation system\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 The drafting of presentations, documents, and tools to guide implementation of the CTCN monitoring and evaluation (M\u0026amp;E) framework\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp;The communication of data through graphs and other visualizations as requested by the CTCN Director or CTCN Knowledge and Communications Manager\n\u2022 Stakeholder engagement and coordination of knowledge-related activities, as well as procurement and administrative support for gender and youth-related activities\n\u2022 Provision of input to CTCN reporting on knowledge sharing activities and data\nThe deadline for applications: 29 June 2021\nFor more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/llllaaaa_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-06-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/17\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Vice-Chair of the CTCN Advisory Board at SB52: Donor roundtable planned later this year","nid":"36571","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/vice-chair-ctcn-advisory-board-sb52-donor-roundtable-planned-later-year","Body":"Speech by\u0026nbsp;Mr. Omedi Jura, Vice-Chair of the CTCN Advisory Board at the\u0026nbsp;Informal Dialogue with the constituted bodies, convened by the Presidencies and the Chairs of the Subsidiary Bodies\u0026nbsp;\nGreetings distinguished participants and organizers of this event. On behalf of the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network and as the Vice Chair of the Advisory Board, I am pleased to give you a summary of the progress of the CTCN during the first half of 2021.\u0026nbsp;\nIn the first half of 2021 alone, the CTCN received 23 new requests for technical assistance from 25 countries[1], bringing the total number of requests received by the CTCN since its launch at COP19 to 302 requests from over 100 developing countries.\nThe CTCN was also selected to manage the Adaptation Fund\u2019s 5 million USD Climate Innovation Accelerator programme. Over 200 requests were received from more than 60 countries in 2021\nFurthermore, the CTCN is now the largest provider of GCF technology readiness proposals for countries, responsible for implementing 29 readiness projects amounting to almost 10 million USD.\nNew areas supported through the CTCN include nature-based solutions such as ecosystem-based adaptation interventions and frontier technologies like block chain, remote sensing, and digitisation.\nTo be able to deliver on so many areas of climate change work, the CTCN mobilises a global Network of over 650 entities, among them civil society, finance, private and public sector entities. Since January 2021, 26 new Network members joined the CTCN.\nThe work of CTCN would not be possible without the National Designated Entities from each country. The Latin America and Caribbean NDE Forum was successfully held this year in May, as part of the UNFCCC Regional Climate Week. The forum brought together NDEs and key stakeholders from across the region to share updates and experiences of ongoing CTCN activities and to build momentum towards successful outcomes at COP26.\nIn the first half of the year, the CTCN established new partnerships with the West African Development Bank (BOAD) to explore opportunities for collaboration on a multi-country GCF proposal and expanded its partnership with UNDP to collaborate at the country level on TA implementation to deliver meaningful impact.\nThe final phase of the CTCN\u2019s Youth Climate Innovation Labs in Africa and Asia was held in April 2021 where 11 newly developed and promising start-ups pitched their technology solutions for enhanced climate action and received feedback and potential investments from invited investors and organisations.\nDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have noticed an unprecedented rise in the number people using the CTCN\u2019s online knowledge resources, as people all around the world are having to rely more on data, information and knowledge made available in open, free and unlimited access via online knowledge bases such as that of the CTCN website, (www.ctc-n.org).\nThe COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the CTCN\u2019s efforts to assist countries in implementing their NDCs and scale up the implementation of climate actions. Despite reconfiguring its activities to adapt to the situation, the CTCN encountered challenges related to TA implementation and preparation.\nAs a country-driven process, the political commitment of request proponents and stakeholders, and a participatory and consultative process, are essential in the early phase of TA refinement to ensure that requests are focused, respond to country needs and effectively address strategic barriers and challenges.\nThe inequalities in digital readiness across CTCN constituencies, particularly LDCs, continue to impact their ability to actively benefit from CTCN services and for the CTCN to engage with them effectively, including for technical assistance consultations.\nTo ensure that the CTCN can meet the growing demand for climate-related technology assistance from developing countries the CTCN is organising a donor roundtable to be held in the second half of 2021 under the auspices of the governments of Denmark and the United Kingdom and the UN Environment Programme.\nIn the period between 2013 and April 2021, the CTCN secured a total contribution of 82 million USD. A new 1 million GBP voluntary contribution was announced by the UK Government in April 2021 to support the operations of the CTCN.\nOn behalf of the Advisory Board, I sincerely thank all who have all along provided support to the CTCN and encourage developing countries to continue making use of the services provided by the CTCN.\nThank you.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n[1] Including one multi-country technical assistance\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Wind%20power_3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-06-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/15\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking experts: Feasibility study for low emission land transport sector in Solomon Islands","nid":"36560","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-feasibility-study-low-emission-land-transport-sector-solomon","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking proposals to assist Solomon Islands with a feasibility study for low emission land transport sector.\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline for applications: 9\u0026nbsp;July\u0026nbsp;2021, 17:00 (Vienna time)\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you\u0026nbsp;submit your completed application for CTC Network\u0026nbsp;membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-05-30_09-58-25.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-06-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/14\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Recorded event and presentations: Forum for the National Designated Entities (NDEs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region","nid":"36544","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/recorded-event-and-presentations-forum-national-designated-entities-ndes-latin","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) organized the regional forum for the National Designated Entities (NDEs) in\u0026nbsp;the Latin America and the Caribbean region (LAC). This year, the CTCN will structure its regional forum according to the five key themes of the Technology Framework:\u0026nbsp;innovation; implementation; enabling environment; collaboration and stakeholder engagement; and support.\nPlease see the recorded event here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OQcv-FYQLLY\nThe objectives of the forum:\n\nShare updates and experiences on ongoing CTCN activities in the region;\nEngage with climate technology stakeholders in the region, including CTCN network members;\nStrengthen the regional NDE network;\nShare national updates and bring attention to issues to be discussed during the COP 26th in Glasgow;\nReinforce collaboration and linkages between the CTCN support and other support mechanisms available under the UNFCCC; and\nIdentify opportunities to enhance NDC implementation actions through innovative climate technology and financing options.\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/NDE%20LAC%20forum.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-06-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/09\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New publications: Technology Needs Assessment for the Implementation of Climate Action Plans in Brazil","nid":"36525","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publications-technology-needs-assessment-implementation-climate-action","Body":"The \u201cTechnology Needs Assessment for the Implementation of Climate Action Plans in Brazil (TNA_ BRAZIL)\u201d project aims to strengthen the technical capacity of the Brazilian government through the development of a comprehensive assessment of technology needs for the implementation of climate action plans in Brazil, aimed at providing subsidies for decision making to support the GHG mitigation targets under Brazil\u2019s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and the country\u2019s strategy for the Green Climate Fund (GCF).\nPlease find the recent publications below.\u0026nbsp;\n\nReport on the Technolgy Needs Assessment for the implementation of climate action plans in Brazil: mitigation\nTechnology action plans for the energy system, agriculture, forestry and other land use sectors in Brazil\nFinancing guidelines for the technologies and technology action plans in the TNA Brazil project\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nRead more about the CTCN projects in Brazil here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/%5E0A39B06085A2929132268BFCDC5C667E253D7B39C02EB1A76B%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-06-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/07\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in media: Global leaders discuss \u0026#039;inclusive green recovery\u0026#039; in P4G summit","nid":"36502","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-global-leaders-discuss-inclusive-green-recovery-p4g-summit","Body":"South Korean President Moon Jae-in chaired a virtual conference of global leaders\u0026nbsp;on ways for inclusive green recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and the longer-term goal of carbon neutrality, his office said.\nCommencing the Leaders\u0027 Dialogue forum, streamed live on the second day of the two-day P4G Seoul Summit, Moon proposed that the international community strengthen cooperation with a focus on technology, financial resources and capacity building in order to achieve an inclusive green recovery.\n\u0022Carbon neutrality is what makes a sustainable green future\u0022 and measures to achieve it should be sustainable, Moon said.\nHe also emphasized the need for an inclusive approach.\n\u0022There are no borders on climate issues,\u0022 he said. \u0022It is very important for advanced and developing countries to understand each other\u0027s different economic and social conditions and work in solidarity.\u0022\nHe reaffirmed Seoul\u0027s commitment to bolstering cooperation with such international organizations as the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), all based in South Korea.\nPlease read more here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9640_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-06-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/03\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"3 New CTCN Vacancies: Apply now","nid":"36494","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/3-new-ctcn-vacancies-apply-now-0","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking:\nCTCN Youth Engagement Consultant\nThe consultant will support the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) with outreach and engagement with regard to youth. In particular he\/she will engage in:\n\n\u00b7 Update and visualization of qualitative and quantitative information from CTCN technical assistance and capacity building\n\u00b7 Initiating and contracting of knowledge and youth projects\n\u00b7 Training of CTCN Secretariat staff with regard to monitoring \u0026amp; evaluation and knowledge management\n\u00b7 Coordination of IT-related development and maintenance related to the CTCN knowledge management system, including occasional webinar event organization and hosting.\nFor more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;Deadline for applications: 14 June 2021\nCTCN Gender Consultant\nAs part of its service delivery, the CTCN mandate from Decision 2\/CP.17 states that the CTCN is to facilitate the preparation and implementation of technology projects and strategies taking into account gender considerations to support action on mitigation and adaptation. In 2019 the CTCN developed its Gender Policy and Action Plan (2019-2022) to guide gender mainstreaming of operations. An indicator was also introduced to the CTCN monitoring and evaluation system to measure the progress and extent of gender mainstreaming by analysing the number of technical assistance projects which include a gender analysis.\nIn order to report on progress made, the CTCN requires a consultant to review completed projects to determine the extent and\/or quality of their gender analysis, and gender action plans where applicable. The consultant is also expected to support the CTCN in working towards implementation of its Gender Policy and Action Plan for service areas such as capacity building and knowledge sharing.\nFor more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;Deadline for applications: 14 June 2021\nGlobal Knowledge and Operations Manager\nThe position is located under the Climate Technology and Innovation Division (EAE\/ENE\/CTI) which is responsible for supporting Member States with access to and uptake of low-carbon, climate-friendly and clean energy technologies, innovations and entrepreneurship. It focuses on supporting entrepreneurship and facilitating the establishment of climate technology innovation ecosystems.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;Deadline for applications: 10\u0026nbsp;June 2021\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Wind%20power_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-06-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/02\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Gender Just Climate Solutions Award 2021: Applications now open","nid":"36493","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/gender-just-climate-solutions-award-2021-applications-now-open","Body":"Are you leading a gender-responsive climate initiative that fosters women\u2019s empowerment and a healthy environment? Then apply to Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards.\u0026nbsp;The winners will receive a small grant, travel for one representative to attend the Awards Ceremony held at @UNFCCC #COP26 in Glasgow this November 2021; and access to a mentoring programme to up-scale and replicate their project by the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN).\nDEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: SATURDAY, JULY 31TH, 2021 23:00 EST\nPlease have a look at our Frequently Asked Questions document before you start your application.\nPostulez pour le prix en FRAN\u00c7AIS:\u0026nbsp;\nhttps:\/\/www.judgify.me\/genderjustclimatesolutionsFR2021\nAplique para el premio en ESPA\u00d1OL: \nhttps:\/\/www.judgify.me\/genderjustclimatesolutionsSPA2021\nTo better understand how to apply, please read the instructions.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Women \u0026amp; Gender Constituency invites you to participate in the 2021 Gender Just Climate Solutions Award. The Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) is one of the nine stakeholder groups of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Established in 2009, the WGC now consists of 33 women\u2019s and environmental civil society organizations, who are working to ensure that women\u2019s voices and their rights are embedded in all processes and results of the UNFCCC framework, for a sustainable and just future, so that gender equality and women\u2019s human rights are central to the ongoing discussions.\u0026nbsp;\nIn 2015, the WGC launched its first \u2018Gender-Just Climate Solutions\u2019 Awards. These awards aim to showcase real solutions for a more just, equal and healthy planet. Previous initiatives recognized have included women-owned and operated energy cooperatives in Germany, female entrepreneurial \u201cenergy shop\u201d initiatives in Mozambique and human rights-based relocation planning in the Carteret Islands.\nFor more information, please visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Gender%20mentoring3_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-06-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/01\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Women Engage for a Common Future","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in media: Tunisia keen to slash water\u2019s energy footprint","nid":"36487","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-tunisia-keen-slash-water-s-energy-footprint","Body":"After securing funding from the Green Climate Fund, SONEDE is planning to overhaul efficiency in its network with smart water network technologies.\nTunisia is looking to radically overhaul the energy footprint of its national water utility after kicking off a development finance-backed efficiency programme. The Green Climate Fund has approved a request for technical assistance from the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nationale d\u2019Exploitation et de Distribution des Eaux (Sonede) for the implementation of a smart water network pilot in the Sousse-Monastir area.\nThe scheme will help Sonede reduce water consumption, non-revenue water and energy consumption in the region. It will also inform Sonede\u2019s strategy to implement and finance a national smart water system. Technical assistance will be provided by the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), a body set up by the Conference of Parties (COP) and hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).\nKhaled Zaabar, SONEDE\u0027s director for energy management, told GWI that the area had been selected because \u2013 with the 50,000m3\/d Sousse seawater desalination plant coming online next year \u2013 it presents an ideal test bed for all the challenges the utility faces. Desalination is seen as expensive but essential for Tunisia to increase its resilience in the face of growing water scarcity. The utility is therefore keen not to waste a drop and to encourage responsible consumption.\n\u201cWe want to manage supply and demand,\u201d he said. \u201cWe want to be transparent with our customers, especially large consumers like hotels or manufacturers, and introduce new billing systems to help us manage peaks in demand. If we manage to save water, we will save energy.\u201d\nEnergy is a major burden for Sonede: it is the largest individual consumer of electricity in the country, and energy currently accounts for 24% of the cost of water for the utility. With several seawater desalination plants due to come online over the next decade, this could rise to 35% by 2030. \u201cThe whole consumption of Sonede is currently 500GWh a year, but Djerba [a 50,000m3\/d SWRO desalination plant] on its own is 40GWh and we have 200,000m3\/d of desalination capacity coming online in the next two to three years,\u201d he said. \u201cOur average energy consumption for water from transfers and brackish water desalination is 0.6kWh\/m3, whereas for seawater desalination, it is 3kWh\/m3.\u201d What has compounded desalination\u2019s energy intensity is the high cost of electricity, which has increased four-fold in 25 years, while water tariffs have failed to keep up.\nRenewable energy and desalination in Tunisia\u0026nbsp;\nTunisia is planning a raft of renewable energy projects to mitigate the impact of forthcoming seawater desalination plants on its energy consumption.\nIn order to rein in energy spending, Sonede wants to bring energy down to 17% of its water cost by 2030. The utility plans to achieve this by improving energy efficiency by 15%, which is where smart networks come in: hydraulic modelling and smart metering will help Sonede optimise water production and distribution management. The company is also working on the rehabilitation of older infrastructure, while energy-efficient designs for new infrastructure and equipment are now standard practice.\nIn parallel, it plans to increase its renewable energy supply from just 0.2MW at present until it accounts for 30% of the total used. Zaabar explained that the legislation now makes it possible for Sonede to produce its own renewable energy, but also to sell excess back to the grid, and to transfer energy from one site to another. This is especially useful, since suitable renewable energy production sites are not always located next to the big energy consumption hubs.\nZaabar said that SONEDE had mapped its renewable energy potential and found that it has a solar photovoltaic (PV) potential of 78MW, as well as 5MW of small and micro-hydropower within its drinking water networks (turbines can be installed at the head of reservoirs or in the distribution network itself, where they can act as pressure regulators).\nTo implement this will cost \u20ac120 million, and the utility thinks it will recoup the investment in three to six years. It has already applied to German development bank KfW for funding for a 10MWc solar PV plant in Zaarat, where a 50,000m3\/d SWRO desalination plant (built by VA Tech Wabag) is due to come online in late 2021 or early 2022.\u0026nbsp;\nThe article can be found here.\nMore about the CTCN project in Tunisia here.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMGL3444_0.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-05-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/28\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Deadline extended. Seeking experts: Identification and dissemination of technologies and practices for the transition to a circular economy in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire","nid":"36481","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/deadline-extended-seeking-experts-identification-and-dissemination","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking proposals to assist\u0026nbsp;C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire with the identification and dissemination of technologies and practices for the transition to a circular economy.\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline for applications: 6 July 2021, 17:00 (Vienna, Austria time zone).\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you\u0026nbsp;submit your completed application for CTC Network\u0026nbsp;membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2021_02_04_MG_56.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-05-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/26\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Green Days Africa 2021: Join us","nid":"36471","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/green-days-africa-2021-join-us","Body":"Les \u201cGreen Days\u201c organis\u00e9 de fa\u00e7on hybride souffleront leur deuxi\u00e8me bougie, forte d\u2019une premi\u00e8re \u00e9dition haute en couleurs. Le petit nouveau dans le paysage du d\u00e9veloppement durable, l\u2019\u00e9conomie verte et la lutte contre le changement climatique n\u2019a pas encore fini de faire parler de lui.\nPour la deuxi\u00e8me \u00e9dition, les Green Days deviennent \u0022Green Days Africa\u0022 en vue de pouvoir faire participer toute l\u0027Afrique \u00e0 cet \u00e9v\u00e8nement qui promeut l\u0027\u00e9conomie verte.\nL\u0027\u00e9v\u00e8nement est ax\u00e9 sur la th\u00e9matique du changement climatique et le financement des entreprises\/PME vertes.\nRejoignez CTCN \u00e9v\u00e9nement, Mai 22, 9.30 to 11.00:\nLevers for accelerating the implementation of low-carbon strategies and NDCs: Green jobs, gender and just transition, circular economy, green IT, adaptation and biodiversity\u0026nbsp;(Leviers d\u2019acc\u00e9l\u00e9ration de la mise en \u0153uvre des strat\u00e9gies bas carbone et des CDN. Emplois verts, genre et transition juste, \u00e9conomie circulaire, green IT, adaptation et biodiversit\u00e9).\nhttps:\/\/zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_bPyuBCHEQ1ieKKshhmQUfw\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC_0342_1.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-05-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/20\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Paris Agreement: the EU\u0026#039;s road to climate neutrality","nid":"36466","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/paris-agreement-eus-road-climate-neutrality","Body":"The\u0026nbsp;Council\u0027s and the European Parliament\u0027s\u0026nbsp;negotiators reached a provisional political agreement setting into law the objective of a climate-neutral EU by 2050, and a collective, net greenhouse gas emissions reduction target (emissions after deduction of removals) of at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.\nHow to achieve the targets of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)? Read more about the European Union\u0027s path towards climate neutrality, about the European Climate Law, EU\u0027s international collaboration and other important information in the presentation here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9640_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-05-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/19\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN seeking experts: Project in Burundi","nid":"36464","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeking-experts-project-burundi","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the implementation of the following technical assistance:\nEasily deployable water-filled flood barrier that can be used to prevent damage from flooding and to store water vapor-tight to ensure water availability in times of drought in Burundi\nBurundi is the 14th most vulnerable country and is the 17th least ready country\u2013meaning that it is extremely vulnerable to, yet very unready to combat climate change effects. Climate adaptation requires changes in behavior and appropriate technologies and measures to increase the resilience to floods and drought and provide protection to the main sectors such as agriculture, (critical) infrastructure, people and the environment where the risk of storm surge and flooding is imminent.\nThe population of Burundi belongs to the poorest segment in the region and does not have the capacity and the means to invest in infrastructural improvements for flood prevention, such as concrete dams. Nor do they have the capacity to respond adequately to flooding emergencies by constructing bridges in flooded areas. Within Burundi there is a lack of creation, sharing or appropriate use of data, information and knowledge for climate adaptation. Institutional and organisational barriers lead to unclear and unestablished roles and responsibilities when it comes to climate adaptation. Furthermore, agriculture, buildings and roads are not developed to be flood resilient. The (local) government does not have the capacity and resources to address the problems. The environmental degradation and the propensity for flooding in various areas have exacerbated the flooding situation.\nThe CTCN and the selected experts will choose and implement a low-cost, climate resilient, re-usable, easy replicable, scalable and mobile flood barrier to prevent damage from flooding and ensure water availability in times of drought in one pilot site of Rubira Hills, Musenyi area of Mpanda Commune in Bubanza, Burundi.\nThis project will empower Burundi to effectively adapt to climate change. The mobile flood barrier should enable effective flood prevention and water storage to ensure water availability in times of drought. The mobile flood barrier will be used to prevent damage to agriculture, infrastructure, the people and the environment caused by flooding. Water control will also contribute to an increase in agriculture production and therewith food security. By implementing the selected technology, institutions should be enforced to establish governance structures aimed at enhancing resilience against climate change in the form of floods and droughts. The implementation of the technology should also lead to better use of weather forecasting data.\nOnce the project will be completed successfully, the country of Burundi aims to scale up the implementation of the selected solution across the country to enhance resilience against climate change. The outcome of the project would enable the country to mobilize funds from international donors.\nDeadline to express the interest: 5\u0026nbsp;June, 2021\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nFor more information, please visit:\n\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18477.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/128116\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Burundi.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-05-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/17\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN seeking experts: Project in Georgia","nid":"36436","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeking-experts-project-georgia","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the implementation of the following technical assistance:\nUpdating of Georgia\u2019s technology needs assessment (TNA) through development of technology road maps for prioritized technologies\nGeorgia is exposed to hydrometeorological hazards and natural disasters. Frequent natural disasters include landslides, floods, flash-flooding, mudflows, droughts, avalanches, heavy winds and storms. In recent years, the number of natural disasters has increased nearly three times and, in many cases, have been considered as catastrophic, causing fatalities and leading to significant economic losses.\nThere are needs for local capacity building especially in the field of climate technologies to install, adopt, maintain and adapt. The socio-cultural barriers comprise the behaviors, attitudes, beliefs and norms within the communities, which create reluctance to adopt new technologies.\nCTCN Support\nConduct a Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) and Technology Action Plan (TAP) for climate change mitigation and adaptation in Georgia in its\u2019 most vulnerable areas, namely food security, water security, coastal planning and management, disaster risk management, etc.\nDeadline to express the interest: 9\u0026nbsp;June, 2021\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18497.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/128530\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20190714_091732.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-05-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/11\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 8 new Network members","nid":"36421","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-8-new-network-members-0","Body":"8 new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in April. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. Network members gain pre-qualification to compete for CTCN\u0026nbsp;technical assistance contracts. Network membership is free of charge and members gain access to global knowledge sharing and partnership activities as well as enhanced visibility through the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member-hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and global\/regional events such as the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nEARTHCARE SERVICES LIMITED (ESL)\u0026nbsp;is a research, design and project management consultancy firm in the environment and\u0026nbsp;social studies. It has been carrying out independent operations since 2006 through a group of highly qualified\u0026nbsp;experienced consultants and advisers from the private sector.\nINERCO Consultor\u00eda Colombia Ltda. is an Environmental, social and safety Consultancy, founded in Colombia in 1994,\u0026nbsp;which works in the industrial, mining, oil \u0026amp; gas, energy, infrastructure, agro-industrial, services, and bank sectors.\nITACA is a technical assistance and consulting services provider committed to accelerating climate adaptation financing in the Caribbean aiming to build the capacity of local businesses to plan and manage their transition to a low carbon and resilient future; support knowledge transfer and capacity development across MSMEs within Caribbean Communities; and help project developers and financial institutions to build bankable adaptation and resilience projects.\nLiving Prospects Development \u0026amp; Environmental Services Ltd (LP) provides specialised services (assessments, studies, policy analysis, networking, training) in green\u0026nbsp;(resource efficient, carbon neutral and circular) economy projects. LP has also acquired significant experience in\u0026nbsp;Urban Planning and Development, including green infrastructure and nature-based solutions.\nTechnic Electrical Engineering (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (TEET) is an engineering company based in Bangkok, Thailand, and is an expert in energy efficiency\u0026nbsp;solutions, sustainability solutions, air purification systems, wellbeing and healthcare solutions\u0026nbsp;for professionals and individuals.\u0026nbsp;\nYOLK is a Korean technology company (social venture) aiming to\u0026nbsp;provides pollution free sustainable solar energy-based products.\u0026nbsp;YOLK has been world-widely recognized with \u201cSolar Paper\u201d and \u201cSolar Cow\u201d through the \u2018CES Innovation Award \u2013 Tech for a better world\u2019, \u2018Green Tech Festival Award\u2019,\u0026nbsp;AidEx 2018 and Time Magazine\u2019s \u2018Best Inventions 2019\u2019 for its innovative approach which bring impact on the energy distribution and children education.\nYopaat specializes in consultancy and implementation services in the fields of technology and management. Yopaat\u2019s knowledge and expertise in emerging technologies such as Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Mobility, and Cloud form the foundation for its capabilities in the fields of smart energy systems, efficient green energy transformations and climate change studies.\u0026nbsp;\nZephyr Consulting LLC (ZC) offers fully integrated climate adaptive solutions with a distinct focus on enhancing resilience\u0026nbsp;against climate-induced flooding and drought. The company has partnership agreements with organizations that\u0026nbsp;offer solutions to manage flood risk, such as rapidly deployable flood barriers and flood early warning system.\u0026nbsp;Zephyr Consulting has established a global network of partnerships with professional organizations that represent\u0026nbsp;them in their respective country or region.\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;Download the\u0026nbsp;Network application, complete it and send to\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20190713_152212.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-05-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/10\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Webinar: Emerging Lessons from the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator in Africa Region (recorded video)","nid":"36414","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-emerging-lessons-adaptation-fund-climate-innovation-accelerator-africa","Body":"The launch of this\u0026nbsp;new USD 10 million pilot small grants programme was announced at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)\/CTCN\u0026nbsp;and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) administrate the AFCIA and offer\u0026nbsp;technical assistance (UNEP\/CTCN) and grant funding (UNDP)\u0026nbsp;to developing countries.\nThe CTCN with support from UNEP has received USD 5 million to foster innovation in adaptation. The 5-year programme contributes\u0026nbsp;to CTCN technical assistance to developing countries, providing support to test, evaluate, roll out and scale up innovative adaptation practices, products and technologies. Until 2025, the CTCN will implement 25 technical assistance projects (up to USD 250,000 each) to enhance climate resilience and adapt to climate change in developing countries. Moreover, knowledge sharing and the exchange of best practices will be facilitated through the programme, which will strengthen opportunities for South-South and triangular cooperation on innovation in adaptation among developing countries. Technical assistance is available to governments, non-governmental organizations, community groups, entrepreneurs, young innovators, and others. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/afcia\/unep-ctcn\nDate: 4th May 2021, Tuesday \nTime: 15:00- 17:00 NBO time (12:00 \u2013 14:00 UTC)\nRecorded webinar here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HKF17A6JsWI\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\nTime duration\n\n\nSession item\n\n\nRemarks\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n15:00- 15:30\n\n\nOpening \nFacilitator: Ms Jessica Troni, Head, Climate Change Adaptation Unit, Ecosystems Division, UNEP\n- Remarks \u2013 Dr Rose Mwebaza, Director -CTCN\n- Welcome Remarks - Tim Christophersen, Head, Nature for Climate, Ecosystems Division, UNEP\n- Welcome Remarks -Mr. Mikko Ollikainen, Adaptation Fund\n-\u0026nbsp; Keynote Address: Innovation for Climate Change in African Context; Mr. Tanguy Gahouma, Chair Africa Group of Negotiators to UNFCCC\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n15:30 - 15:40\n\n\n- Scene Setting: Adaptation Priorities in Africa \u2013 Omedi Jura, CTCN AB Member\n\n\nPresentation\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n15:40 - 15:55\n\n\nRegional Deep Dive \u2013 Selection of Concept Notes for AFCIA\nMs Nadege Trocellier, Climate Technology Specialist- Africa Region, CTCN\n\nBrief overview of the first 6 months of implementation of the UNEP-CTCN AFCIA project.\nWhich projects were selected in Africa and why?\nWhat project ideas and proposals were not eligible\nWhat happened to project ideas which were not selected for AFCIA\nNext steps for the project ideas that were selected.\n\n\n\nPresentation\nQ \u0026amp; A\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n15:55 \u2013 17:00\n\n\nLeveraging AFCIA for Innovative adaptation technologies and action\u0026nbsp; \nPrivate Sector - Expert View: Innovative Adaptation Technologies \u2013 Moderated by \u2013 Rajiv Garg, CTCN Regional Manager\nPanel Speakers:\nOmar Saleh \u2013 Zephyr Consulting, Netherlands\nSamuel Alterescu \u2013 Tohmatsu Deloitte, Japan\nKevin Enongene \u2013 FOKABS, Canada\nCase Study Presentation \u2013 Innovative Adaptation Technologies \u2013 Success,\u0026nbsp; Challenges and Lessons \nSpeakers: \nMr. Simcha Shore, the CEO of AgroScout\u0026nbsp; \nMr. Uri Rosenzweig, VP Product, \u0026nbsp;SeeTree\n\u0026nbsp;Mr. Denis Macharia, RCMRD, Use of UAV for Adaptation Planning in Eswatini \n\n\nPresentation\nQ \u0026amp; A\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Matiere_organique_Chad.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-05-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/04\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Viet Nam: Priority setting for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) in rice production","nid":"36279","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-viet-nam-priority-setting-nationally-determined-contributions-ndc-rice","Body":"As in many other Asian\u0026nbsp;countries, Viet Nam\u0027s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) explicitly mentions rice production as one of the targets for mitigation in the agriculture sector. Viet Nam therefore asked for the CTCN\u0027s technical assistance to enable a wide range of stakeholders (from farming communities to policy makers) to assess costs\/benefits of mitigation options as a means to prioritize suitable technologies for adoption and define investment portfolios and policies for Viet Nam\u0027s rice production.\nAs part of this technical assistance, the workshop was conducted with different stakeholders to discuss the priority setting for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) implementation plan in rice production.\nMr. Nguyen Nhu Cuong, Director of Department of Crop Production (DCP) welcomed the participants to the workshop and emphasized Vietnam\u0027s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, especially in the agricultural sector. The agriculture sector produces 27.9% of the total GHG emissions in Vietnam, and the crop sector alone accounts for 49% of the total agricultural emissions.\nMs. Clara Landeiro, Regional Manager for Asia and the Pacific, acknowledged the considerable effort of Vietnam to reduce GHG emissions in rice by improving the efficient use of farming inputs and applying improved farming techniques and processes. She also expressed her gratitude to the national partners \u2013 Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Department (MARD), Institute for Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD), and other stakeholders in the delivery of the tools; and her expectation that the tools would meaningfully support the government and farming communities to prioritize suitable low-carbon technologies for Vietnam\u2019s rice production.\nThe implementation of mitigation and adaptation measures will be implemented starting later this year. In mitigation, 7 actions were determined in the rice sector, including four with domestic resources \u2013 costing 1,392 million USD and three with international support which requires the investment of 2,879 million USD.\nParticipants raised the need to develop a roadmap to implement the mitigation options in specific areas targeted for conversion.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/vietnam_rice_a.uzzaman222_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-04-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/23\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New Report: Renewables in Cities 2021","nid":"36277","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-report-renewables-cities-2021","Body":"Cities \u2013 including their governments, inhabitants, communities and commercial and industrial actors \u2013 are essential to building a renewables-based economy, and their active participation is critical to define and implement a system-wide energy transition at the local, national and global levels. REN21\u2019s\u0026nbsp;Renewables in Cities 2021 Global Status Report\u0026nbsp;provides and overview of trends and developments of renewable energy in cities, examiningurban policy landscapes, market and infrastructure developments, investment trends and opportunities for citizen participation. The report is the result of a collaborate effort, co-authored by over 330 experts and endorsed by an Advisory Committee of 20 organisations.\nFor more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/SBP_3772.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-04-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/19\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"11 Startups from Africa and Asia-Pacific presented solutions for solving climate change (recorded event)","nid":"36274","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/11-startups-africa-and-asia-pacific-presented-solutions-solving-climate-change","Body":"\u0026nbsp;On Earth Day, eleven selected startups from Africa and Asia Pacific were pitching their technology solutions for enhanced climate action across the two regions. The UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in partnership with SAFEEM and Seedstars, hosted the Youth Climate Innovation Lab Demo Day. After delivering their pitches, a networking session provided an opportunity for the startups to connect with investors and potential partners.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease see the recorded event here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KSRPVRc7DxU\nAfter the CTCN Climate Innovation Academy, eleven startups were selected for the Youth Climate Innovation Lab Demo Day. The academy was designed to help idea-stage companies develop, implement, and scale their solutions for climate action. The selected startups specialize in a variety of sectors related to climate action such as agriculture, deforestation, electricity, energy sustainability, environments, food, and waste management among others.\nThe selected startups include:\nAfrica region:\n\nAgronovate - Presents a smart storage system that will help\u0026nbsp;to eliminate food waste, farmers\u0027 low income, and carbon footprint by leveraging artificial intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, and cloud technology.\nAfri-Carbon Pay \u2013 Connects users to local forest project developers in Sub-Saharan Africa through an easy access digital platform to offset their carbon footprint through customized plans.\nCommunity-Based Smart Microgrids - An innovative distributed microgrid system that enables peer-to-peer energy sharing and trading, giving everyone the power to generate, consume, buy or sell electricity to their neighbors, thereby enhancing clean energy access for all.\nKawilab Energy Systems - Addresses the energy access challenge for smallholder farmers by providing finance for community-based biogas systems, as a means of promoting a sustainable circular economy.\nNamanzi - Supports hydroponic greenhouses through crowdfunding. Their platform provides hydroponic systems to marginalized and rural communities through crowdfunding to address the problem of food insecurity.\nSimplified Waste \u2013 An app for municipal collection routes that uses QR code technology to deploy and track private waste collectors. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nFor the Asia-Pacific region, the selected teams moving forward are:\n\nFarm-In-a-Box - Addresses challenges faced by novice growers by providing them starter kits, which can be progressively updated as they learn more. A simple, easy to use, and self-sustainable farm in a box. It offers selected 3 best no-maintenance plants. 1 of them is ready to eat in 5 days, another gives good luck and the final one purifies the air.\nNirwallna - Turns urban heat islands into refreshing greeneries through effective green walls and green spaces. This is a performance-oriented early analysis green wall design tool with a sensor-based real-time feedback system.\nSpace_era - Provides sustainable, affordable, and habitable shelter for climate refugees and displaced migrants worldwide.\nThe Last Mile - Tackles cold storage issues related to vaccine wastage at \u201cpoints of care\u201d for vaccine administrators at sites located in communities with unreliable electricity by utilizing the power of solar energy to maintain the required temperature for a cooling storage system.\nWaster - A green-tech, app-based solution providing curated routes that navigate tourists through the wonders of Nepal to plastic bottle bins.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information about Youth Climate Innovation Lab Demo Day, please visit https:\/\/seedsta.rs\/3rVWEza \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Team8.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-05-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/03\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Technical assistance in Congo","nid":"36148","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-technical-assistance-congo","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking proposals to assist\u0026nbsp;Congo to prepare a study on the identification and evaluation of technologies and industrial processes used in cement producing industries.\nDeadline for applications: 5\u0026nbsp;May 2021, 17:00 (Vienna time)\nPlease see more information in the documents attached below.\u0026nbsp;\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you\u0026nbsp;submit your completed application for CTC Network\u0026nbsp;membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Cement.Ethiopia.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-04-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/08\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Technical assistance in Mali","nid":"36145","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-technical-assistance-mali","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking proposals to provide technical support to Mali on the definition, selection, development and deployment\u0026nbsp;of an\nagrometeorological information system to improve crop management.\nDeadline for applications: 5\u0026nbsp;May 2021, 17:00 (Vienna time)\nPlease see more information in the documents attached below.\u0026nbsp;\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you\u0026nbsp;submit your completed application for CTC Network\u0026nbsp;membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ZA%C3%8F%20au%20Niger3_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-04-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/08\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN vacancy: Climate change mitigation and adaptation specialist, Latin America \u0026amp; Caribbean","nid":"36142","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-climate-change-mitigation-and-adaptation-specialist-latin-america","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is looking for a Climate change mitigation and adaptation specialist, Latin America \u0026amp; Caribbean (LAC).\nDeadline for applications:\u0026nbsp;14\u0026nbsp;April\u0026nbsp;2021\nLocation:\u0026nbsp;Mexico City, Mexico\nIn this position, the specialist will provide services for the operationalization of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), and will work in close coordination with the CTCN Director and the Regional Manager in the LAC region.\u0026nbsp;\nIn particular, he\/she will:\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nProvide technical input on mitigation and joint mitigation-adaptation request generation and refinement; and guidance on\u0026nbsp; day-to-day management;\n\n\nFacilitate CTCN Response Plan development and review project documents in collaboration with client countries and sector experts;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nPromote and facilitate capacity building, knowledge management, and communication activities on climate change mitigation and adaptation technologies;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nManage relationships with the National Designated Entities (NDEs) and new relationships with regional players in LAC;\n\n\nCollaborate closely with Consortium Partners and Network Members engagement for delivery of CTCN technical assistance, including monitoring and evaluation.\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe Specialist will contribute to the following deliverables:\n\n\nRecommendations on potential mitigation and adaptation requests are prepared;\n\n\nTechnical review and recommendations on the design of CTCN response plans (project documents) are prepared;\n\n\nReview and quality assurance of deliverable reports provided by CTCN implementers is undertaken;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nDrafting of ToR for agreements and tendering documents;\n\n\nEvaluation of technical proposals submitted by the network;\n\n\nReview and quality assurance of Monitoring \u0026amp; Evaluation and closure reports is undertaken;\n\n\nPreparation of Readiness proposals for the Green Climate Fund and other windows of climate financing;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nMaterials needed for Regional Forum, trainings, networking events, CTCN National consultative process, and other regional events organized by CTNC to be conducted throughout 2021 are drafted and finalized.\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/jobs.unops.org\/Pages\/ViewVacancy\/VADetails.aspx?id=21563#2\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019_09_30_UN_Gruppe_Foto_Portr%E2%94%9C%C2%AAt_0087_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-04-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/07\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNEP Webinar: How to Apply to the Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation Fund","nid":"36134","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unep-webinar-how-apply-global-ecosystem-based-adaptation-fund","Body":"April 6th - 12\u0026nbsp;PM\u0026nbsp;(GMT-5)\nREGATTA and the Global Adaptation Network (GAN) will hold a webinar on the Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation Fund\u0026nbsp;(GEBAF). GEBAF is\u0026nbsp;a quickly deployable mechanism supporting catalytic ecosystem-based adaptation approaches that help to overcome barriers to EbA scaling. It is also hoped that the Fund will help bridge gaps in EbA knowledge and planning and improve access to public and private funds for innovative adaptation interventions. The fund prioritises creative solutions and partnerships across the EbA community in general and\u0026nbsp;among Fund applicants to ensure the availability of resources and knowledge needed for EbA implementation.\nTo participate in the webinar:\nGEBAF Webinar\nMeeting number: 182 593 7305\nPassword: adaptation\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9747_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-31T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/31\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Presentations from two events: Emerging lessons from the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA)","nid":"36133","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/presentations-two-events-emerging-lessons-adaptation-fund-climate-innovation","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp;organized two webinars to share early lessons from the first call for submission of applications to the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) programme.\u0026nbsp;The third webinar for Africa is planned later in May.\nThe launch of this\u0026nbsp;new USD 10 million pilot small grants programme was announced at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)\/CTCN\u0026nbsp;and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) administrate the AFCIA and offer\u0026nbsp;technical assistance (UNEP\/CTCN) and grant funding (UNDP)\u0026nbsp;to developing countries.\nThe CTCN with support from UNEP has received USD 5 million to foster innovation in adaptation. The 5-year programme contributes\u0026nbsp;to CTCN technical assistance to developing countries, providing support to test, evaluate, roll out and scale up innovative adaptation practices, products and technologies. Until 2025, the CTCN will implement 25 technical assistance projects (up to USD 250,000 each) to enhance climate resilience and adapt to climate change in developing countries. Moreover, knowledge sharing and the exchange of best practices will be facilitated through the programme, which will strengthen opportunities for South-South and triangular cooperation on innovation in adaptation among developing countries. The\u0026nbsp;CTCN\u0026nbsp;is now accepting applications for the\u0026nbsp;Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator. Technical assistance is available to governments, non-governmental organizations, community groups, entrepreneurs, young innovators, and others. The deadline for the second\u0026nbsp;round of applications is\u0026nbsp;30\u0026nbsp;April\u0026nbsp;2021. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/afcia\/unep-ctcn\nThe webinars include\u0026nbsp;brief overviews of the status of the implementation of the AFCIA programme thus far by UNEP\/CTCN\u0026nbsp;and a reflection on early lessons emerging from the responses to the first round of calls.\nTo allow for all regions to engage fully in this discussion, the webinars are held in multiple sessions, starting on 13 April 2021 with two separate sessions \u2013 for participants from the Asia-Pacific (8:00 - 9:30 AM CEST) and the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) (3:00 - 4:30 PM CEST) regions \u2013 followed by a session for participants from the Africa region on 4 May 2021 (2:00 \u2013 3:30 PM CEST).\nRecorded event:\u0026nbsp;Session for the Asia-Pacific region\nRecorded event:\u0026nbsp;Session for the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region\nAfrica: TBC.\n\u0026nbsp;\nSession for the Asia-Pacific region, 13 April 2021 (Tuesday),\u0026nbsp;8:00 - 9:30 AM (CEST) \/ 1:00 \u2013 2:30 PM (ICT). Presentations from the event below.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\nSession item (please press the links for the presentations)\n\n\n\n\n1:00-1:15 PM (ICT)\n8:00-8:15 AM (CEST)\n\n\nMC - Ms. Karina Larsen, Knowledge and Communications Manager from the CTCN\u0026nbsp;\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tOpening\u0026nbsp;\n\t\t\t- Opening remarks from the Adaptation Fund (Mr. Mikko Ollikainen, Manager, Adaptation Fund)\n\t\t\t- Welcoming remarks from UNEP (Ms. Jessica Troni, Head, Climate Change Adaptation Unit, UNEP)\n\t\t\t- Introductory remarks from UNDP (Ms. Akiko Yamamoto, Regional Team Leader Asia-Pacific, Nature, Climate and Energy, UNDP)\n\t\t\t- Special remarks from the CTCN Advisory Board (Mr. Ping Zhong, Chair, CTCN Advisory Board)\n\n\n\n\n1:15-1:25 PM (ICT)\n8:15-8:25 AM (CEST)\n\n\nTaking stock \u2013 Early lessons from AFCIA implementation: UNEP-CTCN technical assistance \n(Mr. Ho-Sik Chon, Adaptation Specialist Asia-Pacific, CTCN)\nBrief overview of the first 6 months of implementation of the global UNEP-CTCN programme\n\n\n\n\n1:25-2:25 PM (ICT)\n8:25-9:25 AM (CEST)\n\n\nDeep Dive \u2013 Leveraging AFCIA for innovative adaptation technologies and action in the Asia-Pacific region\u0026nbsp; \n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; -\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Asia-Pacific\u2019s response to AFCIA\u2019s first call \nMs. Clara Landeiro, Regional Manager Asia-Pacific, CTCN\nA review of the results obtained and emerging lessons from the requests received in the Asia-Pacific region, including some FAQs related to the applications, and suggestions and recommendations for the upcoming 2nd call of the AFCIA programme. \n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; - Opportunities for scaling up innovative adaptation technologies \nA discussion with experts will explore different dimensions of innovative adaptation technologies \u2013 including perspectives on technology, policy, financing, innovation and gender \u2013 and will provide examples from the growing diversity of innovative adaptation solutions in the region.\n* Moderator: Mr. Alois Posekufa Mhlanga, Chief, Climate Technology and Innovation Division, UNIDO \n* Panellists:\n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;- Ms. Alyssa Gomes, Climate Change Analyst, Adaptation Fund\n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;- Prof. Kyoung-Woong Kim, Director, International Environmental Research Institute, GIST\n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;- Mr. Nand Kishor Agrawal, Programme Coordinator, ICIMOD\n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;- Prof. Saleemul Huq, Director, ICCCAD\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; - Mr. Mohammad Saifullah, Head of Business, ACI Agrolink Limited\nQ\u0026amp;A throughout the session\n\n\n\n\n2:25-2:30 PM (ICT)\n9:25-9:30 AM (CEST)\n\n\nClosing \n- Concluding remarks from the CTCN (Dr. Rose Mwebaza, Director, CTCN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nSession for the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, 13 April 2021 (Tuesday),\u0026nbsp;3:00 - 4:30 PM (CEST).\u0026nbsp;Presentations from the event below.\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\nSession item\u0026nbsp;(please press the links for the presentations)\n\n\n\n\n3:00-3:15 PM (CEST)\n\n\nMC - Ms. Karina Larsen, Knowledge and Communications Manager from the CTCN\u0026nbsp;\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tOpening\u0026nbsp;\n\t\t\t- Opening remarks from the Adaptation Fund (Mr. Mikko Ollikainen, Manager, Adaptation Fund)\n\t\t\t- Welcoming remarks from UNEP (Ms. Jessica Troni, Head, Climate Change Adaptation Unit, UNEP)\n\t\t\t- Special remarks from the CTCN Advisory Board (Ms. Moa Forstorp, Vice-Chair, CTCN Advisory Board)\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n3:15-3:25 PM (CEST)\n\n\nTaking stock \u2013 Early lessons from AFCIA implementation: UNEP-CTCN technical assistance \n(Mr. Ho-Sik Chon, Adaptation Specialist Asia-Pacific, CTCN)\nBrief overview of the first 6 months of implementation of the global UNEP-CTCN programme\n\n\n\n\n3:25-4:25 PM (CEST)\n\n\nDeep Dive \u2013 Leveraging AFCIA for innovative adaptation technologies and action\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; -\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;LAC\u2019s Response to AFCIA\u2019s first call \nMs. Diana Ramos, LAC Manager, CTCN\nA review o\/f the results obtained and emerging lessons from the requests received, including some FAQs related to the applications and suggestions and recommendations for the upcoming 2nd call of the AFCIA programme.\n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; -\u0026nbsp; Opportunities for scaling up innovative adaptation technologies\nDiscussion with experts to explore different dimensions of \u2018innovative adaptation technologies in adaptation\u2019 including perspectives on technology, policy, financing, innovation and gender.\n* Moderator\/presenter: Dr. Gracia Lanza, Coordinator of the Sustainable Economy, Environment and Agribusiness Unit, CATIE\n* Panellists\u2019 presentations:\n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; -\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Ecosystems based Adaptation -EnA- Case in Haiti. Lili Ilieva. Adaptation Director, AAE\n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; -\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Innovation in CC adaptation. Case of Drones in agriculture. Jorge Gutierrez, FAO. \n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; -\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Definitions and regional perspective of innovation in climate change adaptation.\u0026nbsp;Marta Moneo\u0026nbsp;Office director de\u0026nbsp;UNEP-Adaptation office-LAC.\u0026nbsp;\n* Panel discussion on how to foster Innovative Adaptation Technologies\n* Q\u0026amp;A from the audience\n\n\n\n\n4:25-4:30 PM (CEST)\n\n\nClosing \n- Concluding remarks from the CTCN (Dr. Rose Mwebaza, Director, CTCN)\n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9494_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/30\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UN Climate Change\/CTCN webinar introduces technology support and funding in the Caribbean","nid":"36129","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-climate-changectcn-webinar-introduces-technology-support-and-funding","Body":"On February 11, the RCC St. George\u2019s and Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) co-organized an interactive webinar titled \u201cTechnical assistance for climate action in Caribbean countries \u2013 CTCN and AFCIA.\u201d The CTCN is the operational arm of the\u0026nbsp;UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, and is hosted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The webinar introduced how the CTCN can support implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Climate Change Policies, Plans and Strategies in Caribbean countries.\nIn welcoming remarks, Vintura Silva, Regional Lead of RCC St. George\u2019s, highlighted the Centre\u2019s plan to work with the CTCN and support climate technology needs in the Caribbean region. He was joined by two experts from the CTCN to explore the topic in a bit more detail, Ramiro Salinas, Liaison Officer, and Diana Ramos, Climate Technology Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean.\u0026nbsp;\nThe webinar discussion covered general information on how Caribbean countries can receive CTCN technical assistance and ongoing funding opportunities related to the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA), as well as other activities related to capacity building in the Caribbean region. During an interactive Q\u0026amp;A led by Judit Rodr\u00edguez, Mitigation Specialist at the CTCN in Latin America and the Caribbean, participants discussed support available through the AFCIA programme to promote innovation in adaptation in developing countries.\nHighlighting the opportunity to capture this innovation, Clara Landeiro, CTCN Regional Manager for the Asia Pacific, noted that AFCIA ends in 2025 and countries have only two more opportunities to submit applications for technical assistance. The current call for submissions is open through April 2021, with the final call next year in April 2022. Caribbean countries are welcome to learn more and apply on\u0026nbsp;the CTCN website.\nThe webinar was well-attended by 25 participants representing National Designated Entities and UNFCCC National Focal Points from 16 Caribbean countries. The session was moderated by Ama Kissiwah Boateng, Research Officer at RCC St. George\u2019s.\nTo close the webinar, Diana Ramos encouraged countries to actively get involved in capacity building, knowledge sharing and networking activities with the CTCN. The CTCN analyses updated NDCs and Technology Need Assessments documents from the region and establishes a dialogue to find collaboration paths to strengthen NDCs. She highlighted the opportunity to meet and share experiences at the upcoming Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week to be hosted by the Dominican Republic on 11-13 May 2021.\nThe RCC St George\u2019s remains available to support countries interested in receiving further support from the CTCN or applying for AFCIA.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSCF0804.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/26\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Nigeria: Developing a national eMobility policy and framework","nid":"36126","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-nigeria-developing-national-emobility-policy-and-framework","Body":"The transport sector contributes to the 28.4 % of total GHG emissions in Nigeria, the second largest contributor after the energy industries(40.7%). Among the six key transportation activities of road, rail, pipelines, water and air transport services, and post and courier services, the road transport takes up the most significant portion. The country has the largest road network in West Africa although still connection has not been perfect throughout the country.\nThe Government of Nigeria has requested the technical assistance from the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to develop national e-mobility and implementation framework for deployment and scaling-up of electric transportation systems.\nElectric-Mobility\u0026nbsp;is globally recognized as a viable and attractive option that can help the country redress the adverse issues faced with conventional transportation system. The shift also has the potential to offer important co-benefits such as reduced energy imports, green growth and local job creation. This transition will also contribute to reducing the negative public health implications from vehicles for women and children, which are more vulnerable to the impact of air pollution than men and provide mobility for them to access better social services.\nPlease read more about this project here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Nigeria.%20transport.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/24\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New CTCN publication: Public\u2013Private Partnerships for Climate Technology Transfer and Innovation","nid":"36092","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcn-publication-public-private-partnerships-climate-technology-transfer","Body":"Publication by Woo Jin Lee, Irma Juskenaite and Rose Mwebaza\nThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement, and a number of important agreements call on the United Nations (UN) to strengthen a relationship with the private sector to develop and transfer climate technology in global action on climate change. The Technology Mechanism (TM) is anchored in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change as a key enabler for the attainment of the Goals of the Paris Agreement. The growing interest for collaboration with the private sector sets new ambitions for the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The active engagement of the private sector is critical for successful technology transfer and successful innovation. This paper reviews and analyses the role of the private sector in facilitating technology transfer in CTCN\u2019s Technical Assistance. Furthermore, the shared interest for partnership between the CTCN and the private sector was evaluated by analysing in-depths interviews with major CTCN stakeholders. Based upon this analysis, several recommendations are made on how to enhance public\u2013private partnerships in order to strengthen private sector participation in climate technology transfer activities with a special focus on technology\u2013push and market\u2013pull innovation.\n1. Introduction\nTo achieve an effective, long-term global response to climate change and to promote sustainable development, technology innovation is becoming more critical in delivering environmentally and socially sound, cost-effective, and better-performing climate technologies at a larger and more widespread scale [1]. The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) was established as part of the Technology Mechanism (TM) (the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Mechanism consists of two bodies: Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)) in 2013 to address these issues with technology under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) governance [2]. With the mission to connect developing countries to climate technology solutions, knowledge, and financing, more than 320 technology transfers are underway in more than 100 countries in various sectors.\nWhile it is undeniable that the public sector still plays a key role in developing and supporting markets for climate technologies, there is a growing interest and commitment from the private sector to collaborate with different partners in promoting early deployment to create new markets through technology provision, financial support, and regulations to overcome particular barriers to deployment. The Hudson Institute confirms that private financial flows from all donor countries to aid-recipient countries account for 85% of their economic engagement with developing countries, whereas government (public) aid represents only 15% of the total engagement, the reverse of some 40 years ago [3]. Moreover, 92% of renewable energy financing is coming from the private sector [4], and recent research also shows climate technology investments far outpace, at five times, those of venture capital (VC) market rate from 2013 to 2019 [5]. New, innovative climate technologies are constantly being introduced to offset the impact of everyday activities, which causes climate change to turn into big business and the private sectors are taking notice.\nThis is the reason why a number of agreements including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Paris Agreement recognise and call on the UN to cultivate a strengthened relationship with the private sector. By providing its three core services of Technical Assistance, knowledge sharing, and collaboration, the CTCN matches national officials from developing countries with technology experts and financiers from its network. The analysis of the value proposition for the private sector undertaken as part of this study showed that, as of now, similar organisations in the market do not offer the exact services as the CTCN for private companies. They only offer the possibility for networking, learning, or technical assistance, but not the full package, thus putting CTCN in a niche position.\nThus, in this paper, in order to map the private network members\u2019 interest and participation in the CTCN\u2019s activities, we primarily identified various roles of the private sector as implementor, incubator, and investor in different stages of climate technology transfer especially during the CTCN Technical Assistance, based on a staged innovation model established in our previous work [6]. In addition, the shared interest for partnership between the CTCN and the private sector was evaluated as our secondary research by analysing in-depth interviews with current and potential network members, in addition to other partners successfully working with the private sector like the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Based on the research methods of mapping and interviews, recommendations for enhanced public\u2013private partnership (PPP) are proposed for climate technology transfer innovation by tailoring each role of the private sector in technology\u2013push and market\u2013pull innovation.\nPlease read the full article here.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/PPP%20article.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/18\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/private-sector\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPrivate sector\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New UNEP report: Making Peace with Nature","nid":"36080","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-unep-report-making-peace-nature","Body":"UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Executive Director of the UN Environmental Programme, Inger Andersen, launched the report \u201cMaking peace with nature: A scientific blueprint to tackle the climate, pollution and biodiversity emergencies\u201d, which is based on evidence from global environmental assessments.\n\u201cLoss of biodiversity and ecosystem integrity, together with climate change and pollution will undermine our efforts on 80 per cent of assessed SDG Targets, making it even more difficult to report progress on poverty reduction, hunger, health, water, cities and climate,\u201d says Andersen in the Foreword. \u201cWe need to look no further than the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, a zoonotic disease, to know that the finely-tuned system of the natural world has been disrupted.\u201d\nThe resulting synthesis communicates how climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution can be tackled jointly within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals. The report serves to translate the current state of scientific knowledge into crisp, clear and digestible facts-based messages that the world can relate to and follow up on. It first provides an Earth diagnosis of current and projected human-induced environmental change, by putting facts and interlinkages in perspective, including by using smart infographics. In building on this diagnosis, the report identifies the shifts needed to close gaps between current actions and those needed to achieve sustainable development. The analysis is anchored in current economic, social and ecological reality and framed by economics and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. By synthesizing the latest scientific findings from the global environmental assessments, the report communicates the current status of the world\u2019s urgent issues and opportunities to solve them.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IVAN6963.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/16\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Stakeholder consultation in Thailand: Enabling readiness for up scaling investment in energy efficiency","nid":"36076","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/stakeholder-consultation-thailand-enabling-readiness-scaling-investment-energy","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and the Science Division of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in coordination with the Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) - Thailand National Designated Entity (NDE) - and the International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC) organized the first non-virtual stakeholder consultation workshop for the \u0027\u0027Enabling Readiness for Up-Scaling Investments in Building Energy Efficiency for Achieving NDC Goals in Thailand\u0027\u0027 project in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 8th, 2021. This face-to-face consultation workshop aimed at presenting findings from the analysis of ten-year operational data of the Thai Building Energy Code (BEC), and seeking comments and suggestions from stakeholders to strengthen the BEC implementation to support Thailand in achieving the national energy efficiency targets in the building sector.\u0026nbsp;\nThe workshop was attended by 25 local building energy efficiency experts, representing 12 key national organizations, such as Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE), Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NDE), Thai Green Building Institute (TGBI), and academic institutions.\u0026nbsp; The workshop agreed in principle that DEDE should review the criteria and balance stringency of the two existing BEC compliance approaches, i.e., prescriptive and total energy consumption compliances. \u0026nbsp;The workshop also suggested that the BEC requirements should be reviewed and updated every 5 years to reflect development status of construction materials and energy end-use equipment\/appliance. \u0026nbsp;The Thai Government, specifically DEDE, should provide the right incentives to the building industry stakeholders to go beyond the BEC requirements, and enhance adoption of the net-zero energy building concept.\n\u0022The enabling readiness for up-scaling investments in building energy efficiency for achieving NDC goals in Thailand\u0022 project is part of the GCF Readiness activities, designed to support Thailand in achieving its national energy efficiency targets in the building sector, as defined in the Energy Efficiency Plan of 2018 (EEP2018), NAMAs, and Thailand\u2019s NDC. As per the NDC Road Map of Thailand, 113 million tonnes of GHG emissions reduction will be achieved through energy efficiency and renewable energy, and around 26.1 million tonnes of which will be contributed by the building sector. The Building Energy Code (BEC) serves as the cornerstone in meeting Thailand\u2019s GHG emission reduction targets in the building sector through promoting compliance with the BEC, and adoption of sustainable building material and effective construction practices.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CTC%20Workshop1st-1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/15\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA): Accepting new applications","nid":"36071","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/adaptation-fund-climate-innovation-accelerator-afcia-accepting-new","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is now accepting applications for the\u0026nbsp;Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA). The objective of the AFCIA administrated by UNEP-CTCN is to support testing, evaluation, roll out and scale up of innovative adaptation practices, tools, and technologies in developing countries. Technical assistance is available to governments, non-governmental organizations, community groups, entrepreneurs, young innovators, and others.\nThe deadline for the third round of applications is\u0026nbsp;30 September 2022.\nRelevant sectors include:\n\nAgriculture\nCoastal zone management\nDisaster risk reduction\nFood security\nForests\nHuman health\nMarine and fishery\nRural development (resilience)\nUrban development (resilience)\nWater management\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe Adaptation Fund launched an\u0026nbsp;Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA)\u0026nbsp;to foster innovation in climate change adaptation in developing countries. The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) (hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme - UNEP) and the United Nations Development Programme have been accredited to administer the $10 million USD Accelerator.\nFor more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/afcia\/unep-ctcn\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-05-28_10-19-36.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222022-06-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/23\/2022 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN seeking experts: Project in Togo","nid":"36070","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeking-experts-project-togo","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the implementation of the following technical assistance:\nDevelopment of a methodology to create climate-smart municipalities in Togo and the preparation of action plans for adaptation and mitigation to climate change for 4 of these municipalities\nTogo is a predominantly rural country with a low urbanization rate of 37.7%. \u0026nbsp;However, the urban population is growing annually by an average of 4.5% for all the country\u0027s cities and 5% for the capital, Lom\u00e9. With this growth dynamic, more than 50% of Togolese will live in an urban center in 2030. Challenges arise in areas such as land, water, energy, greenhouse gas emissions and waste. The aim of this technical assistance is to define a conceptual framework for \u0022climate smart\u0022 municipalities in close cooperation with all stakeholders.\nCTCN Support\n\nDevelop communication documents and implementation work plan;\nAssessment of the vulnerability of the ten targeted urban communes;\nEstablish a conceptual framework for \u0022climate-smart\u0022 Communes in close cooperation with all stakeholders;\nFirst drafts of the 4 adaptation and mitigation action plans developed;\nRevised adaptation and mitigation plans and finalized the reports;\nAwareness campaign.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline to express the interest: 10\u0026nbsp;April, 2021\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18254.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/123719\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Togo2_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/12\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN seeking experts: Project in Burkina Faso","nid":"36056","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeking-experts-project-burkina-faso","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the implementation of the following technical assistance:\nUse of digital technologies to develop a methodology to increase climate resilience in the city of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso through nature-based solutions\nBurkina Faso\u0027s main urban centers have a large amount of land for the creation of green spaces provided for in the cadastral plans. However, green space sites are illegally occupied (27% in 2012), diverted from their initial use or colonized by socio-economic infrastructures such as schools, places of worship and commercial kiosks. In the face of these threats, protection, beautification and enhancement is a major challenge for sustainable management of landscaping in Burkina Faso in order to improve the quality of life of the population in urban areas as reflected in the National Landscaping Strategy.\nCTCN Support\n\nCarry out a territorial and geo-spatial diagnosis for the identification of sites in the city of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso through the use of satellite technologies for the promotion of urban green infrastructure;\nSelect sites and define the use of these sites in consultation with all stakeholders;\nIdentify plant species that can adapt to the climatic zone concerned;\nFormulate a plan to implement, develop and manage urban green infrastcruture in the city of Ouagadougou including a capacity building actions;\nRaise the awareness of the youngest and vulnerable populations to the challenges of sustainable cities;\nFacilitate access to climate finance by drafting a concept note.\n\nWith the help of satellite technologies, new green spaces and green infrastructure will\u0026nbsp;be identified, protected, secured and enhanced, increasing the resilience of the city of Ouagadougou to the effects of climate change. The technical assistance will also promote citizen participation and raise awareness among the most vulnerable populations (women and children).\nDeadline to express the interest: 5 April, 2021\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nFor more information, please visit:\n\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18243.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/123453\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AGROFORESTRY%20-%20Chad.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/09\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Gender-Just Climate Solutions showcased \u0026amp; upscaled through CTCN and Women \u0026amp; Gender Constituency collaboration","nid":"36051","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/gender-just-climate-solutions-showcased-upscaled-through-ctcn-and-women-gender","Body":"On international Women\u2019s Day, we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Gender-Just Climate Solutions Awards programme hosted by the UNFCCC Women and Gender Constituency (WGC). For the last three years, the CTCN has collaborated with the WGC to provide capacity development and mentoring support to the winners of this programme as well as other organisations addressing gender and climate change. \u0026nbsp;To capture the transformative outcomes achieved by award winners and capacity building participants, an impact review has recently been completed.\nThe review found that 70% of the participants were able to access new funding after programme participation, and all were able to replicate or upscale their projects and thereby generate greater impact.\u0026nbsp; Participants, from throughout Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, represent innovative solutions in agriculture, circular economy, fishery, forestry, renewable energy, water, and waste management.\n\u201cThanks to the mentoring workshops and regular trainings offered by the WGC and the CTCN, I gained confidence in my ability to mobilize the women cooperatives of our network and many other Moroccan stakeholders in promoting and adopting solar energy for their daily needs\u201d, noted Jamila Idbourrous, one of the Gender-Just Climate Solutions winners.\nThe outcomes demonstrate that including gender as a vital aspect of climate action lays the foundation for multiple transformative benefits, including areas such as food security, sustainable land management, poverty alleviation, health and well-being, decent work and economic development. Incorporating gender in adaptation and mitigation strategies also contributes to redressing power imbalances and patriarchal norms, ensuring equal participation in decision-making, and greater access to and control over resources, including finances. Therefore, in addition to making climate change action more effective, gender responsiveness can accelerate achievement of other Sustainable Development Goals.\nThrough the mentoring programme, participants increase their understanding of climate negotiations, meet with climate change representatives from their countries as well as UNFCCC bodies, and engage in in-depth capacity building on advocacy, entrepreneurship, project design \u0026amp; planning, technology needs \u0026amp; prioritization, and financing. They also exchange experience on their projects and identify synergies for future collaboration and multi-country projects that can fuel ambitious climate action. Read more about the Gender-Just Solutions Award winners, their projects, and the CTCN-WGF mentoring programme.\nThe Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp;fosters technology transfer and deployment at the request of developing countries through three core services: technical assistance, capacity building and scaling up international collaboration. The Centre is the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, it is hosted and managed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and supported by more than 600 network partners around the world.\nThe Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) is one of the nine stakeholder groups of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Established in 2009 and granted full constituency status in 2011, the WGC consists of 33 women\u2019s and environmental civil society organizations, who are working together to ensure that women\u2019s voices are heard and their rights prioritized in the fight against climate change. The Women and Gender Constituency, consisting of a broad variety of national and regional network organizations, represents hundreds and thousands of people across the globe, with advocates from over 60 countries.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Gender%20mentoring3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/08\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN at the 7th Asia-Pacific Adaptation Forum (APAN): Summary from the event","nid":"36050","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-7th-asia-pacific-adaptation-forum-apan-summary-event","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp;led the \u2018Technologies \u0026amp; Practices\u2019 session for the Nature-based Resilience Stream at the 7th Asia-Pacific Adaptation Forum (APAN Forum). The session \u0022Harnessing Climate Technologies and Practices to Strengthen Nature-based Resilience\u0022\u0026nbsp;was\u0026nbsp;held on 11th March 2021 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm Bangkok time (8:00 \u2013 9:30 am CET).\nThis session explored the growing evidence that is being generated in the region on the use and effectiveness of nature-based resilience approaches, in particular those leveraging innovative adaptation technologies and practices, to strengthen both resilience of human and natural ecosystems.\u0026nbsp;The keynote speaker, CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza, highlighted the important role that Nature-based Solutions (NbS) play in climate change response. NbS have been shown to provide multiple cross-sectoral benefits, and address vital risk arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Mwebaza also indicated that international cooperation is required for developing countries to facilitate the use of nature-based climate technologies and practices for climate change response, disaster risk reduction and current and post pandemic recovery, as well as share knowledge and lessons learned from their usage.\u0026nbsp;\nWhile sharing experiences, panel and audience were asked to reflect on what made these technologies and practices successful (what worked and what has not worked so well), what were key barriers to implementation and what are some of the challenges and opportunities in moving these technologies and practices to scale (e.g., knowledge sharing, capacity to articulate technology demands, de-risking investment and mobilizing key stakeholders) in particular in the context of COVID-19 recovery and post-pandemic. The participants also discussed how best to reach out to key stakeholders, such as policy makers and private sector, to encourage the use of climate smart technologies and practices that can deliver nature-based resilience.\nIt was agreed that NbS are increasingly used and are demonstrating their effectiveness in different areas, including disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, water resource management and biodiversity. Technologies and practices for nature-based resilience could contribute to building back a better society. However, more efforts and attention are required to facilitate the use of NbS and the engagement of stakeholders, including private sector, in building nature-based resilience.\nPanellists: \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Dr. Sanjay Srivastava, Chief, Disaster Risk Reduction, UNESCAP\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Dr. Hak Mao, Director, Department of Climate Change, General Secretariat of the National Council for Sustainable Development, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia (NDE)\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Ms. Maija Bertule, Senior Technical Advisor, UNEP-DHI Centre on Water and Environment\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Ms. Trupti Jain, Founder Director, Naireeta Services Private Limited\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Mr. Roland Treitler, Senior Advisor, GIZ\nModerator:\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Ms. Clara Landeiro, Regional Manager Asia-Pacific, CTCN\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Graphic%20recording%20of%20the%20session%20APAN%20forum.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/17\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 5 new Network members","nid":"36029","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-5-new-network-members-0","Body":"5 new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in January. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. Network members gain pre-qualification to compete for CTCN\u0026nbsp;technical assistance contracts. Network membership is free of charge and members gain access to global knowledge sharing and partnership activities as well as enhanced visibility through the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member-hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and global\/regional events such as the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nAI Power (Suzhou) Tech Co., Ltd is\u0026nbsp;a private company established to provide a turnkey\u0026nbsp;solution for renewable energy by a group of global market experts and technical experts who have been working in renewable energy\u0026nbsp;fields such as solar, wind, ESS and microgrid for many years;\nBluetech Clean Air Alliance (BCAA) is a non-governmental institution\u0026nbsp;focusing on the development of clean air technologies and industries in China through technology transfer, technology assessment, investment service, IP protection, and policy research. BCAA is evolved from the Clean Air Alliance of China, an integrated platform launched in 2013 by 10 leading Chinese research institutions to tackle China\u2019s severe air pollution problem;\nEnSTAR RNC is an environmental consulting company established in 2014. Its main activities include providing\u0026nbsp;consulting services on measurement, monitoring and reporting of GHG emissions and establishment of strategies for climate change mitigation; and researching life cycle assessment on climate technologies and developing life cycle inventory database;\nIOS Partners, Inc. is an international economic development and financial advisory services firm. It\u0026nbsp;provides consultancy services to multi and bi-lateral donor agencies, government institutions and the private sector on promoting sound and sustained initiatives supporting the development of human capital, critical infrastructure, regional competitiveness, environmental sustainability, social inclusion, health, safety, and knowledge sharing around the world;\nS317 Consulting is a policy management and engineering consultancy company that advises governments, businesses and industries in water \u0026amp; sanitation, energy, waste, carbon and sustainability.\u0026nbsp;S317 enables the design of better public policies, optimal asset management, thus helping to save money and time, minimizing risks, using resources more efficiently, promoting sustainability, best practices and optimal regulatory framework. With a particular focus on developing countries, S317 supports the design and implementation of projects and regulation of services, infrastructure and utilities, namely in the fields of environmental law and public law.\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;Download the\u0026nbsp;Network application, complete it and send to\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_Q4A4591.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/05\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Tonga: Support in drafting and adopting the Energy Efficiency Master Plan","nid":"35999","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-tonga-support-drafting-and-adopting-energy-efficiency-master-plan","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) supported Tonga in drafting and adopting its Energy Efficiency Master Plan as part of the technical assistance.\n\nThe launching of the Tonga Energy Efficiency Master Plan (TEEMP: 2020 - 2030), the National Certificate on Sustainable Energy (NCSE) Level 1 \u0026amp; Level 2 and the Second Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) was attended by Tonga\u2019s Prime Minister (PM), Hon. Dr Rev. Pohiva Tu\u2019i\u2019onetoa and Minister for Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC), Hon. Poasi Tei.\n\nThe Master Plan document on energy efficiency for Tonga, TEEMP, is the key guiding document on energy efficiency for Tonga\u2019s second NDC and the Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) as well as Tonga Power Ltd\u2019s energy efficiency effort and the Ministry of Infrastructure\u2019s effort on energy efficiency in building and transport sector. \u0026nbsp;The TEEMP aims to reduce energy use in transport and buildings by more than 50% in 2030.\n\nThe development of the TEEMP and the NCSE is a joint collaboration between the Tonga Department of Energy- Ministry of MEIDECC, Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the Pacific Community\u2019s Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE), the EU PacTVET Project, the TNQAB and other collaborating partners.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-05-22_10-51-09.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/03\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Network news: Sankalp Africa Summit 2021","nid":"35991","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/network-news-sankalp-africa-summit-2021","Body":"Since its launch in 2009 Sankalp Forum \u2013 an Intellecap Initiative \u2013 has created an eco-system of entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, multilateral and policymakers who are committed to furthering the cause of development through entrepreneurship and innovation. Sankalp Forum has grown to become a collaborative network of over 100,000 stakeholders globally through a year-round calendar of initiatives across South Asia, South-East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.\n3 DAYS OF VIRTUAL CONVENING\n\nAI-Powered matchmaking for one-on-one meetings\nDeep dive discussions, interactive workshops, and inspirational talks\nBook launches \u0026amp; film screenings\nCountry spotlights\nDeal rooms for investors and entrepreneurs\nHighly participatory sessions and virtual workshops\nMasterclasses for entrepreneurs\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nNETWORKING\n\nAI-Powered matchmaking for one-on-one meetings\nPersonalized recommendations for who you should meet based on your interests\nSearchable attendee database based on interests, sectors, hiring, and investment opportunities\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit here: https:\/\/events.sankalpforum.com\/event\/2c4a283c-dbb3-4d4c-a65a-ad7aa6486\u2026\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC_0342_0.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/01\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNFCCC news: Initial NDC Synthesis Report published","nid":"35983","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unfccc-news-initial-ndc-synthesis-report-published","Body":"UN Climate Change today published the Initial NDC Synthesis Report, showing nations must redouble efforts and submit stronger, more ambitious national climate action plans in 2021 if they\u2019re to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature rise by 2\u00b0C\u2014ideally 1.5\u00b0C\u2014by the end of the century.\n\u201cThis report shows that current levels of climate ambition are very far from putting us on a pathway that will meet our Paris Agreement goals,\u201d said Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change. \u201cWhile we acknowledge the recent political shift in momentum towards stronger climate action throughout the world, decisions to accelerate and broaden climate action everywhere must be taken now. This underlines why COP 26 must be the moment when we get on track towards a green, clean, healthy and prosperous world.\u201d\nThe report was requested by Parties to the Paris Agreement to measure the progress of national climate action plans \u2014 known as NDCs \u2014 ahead of COP26 this November in Glasgow. Covering submissions up to 31 December 2020, it shows 75 Parties have communicated a new or updated NDC, representing approximately 30 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.\nThe report shows that while the majority of nations represented increased their individual levels of ambition to reduce emissions, their combined impact puts them on a path to achieve only a 1 per cent reduction by 2030 compared to 2010 levels. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, by contrast, has indicated that emission reduction ranges to meet the 1.5\u00b0C temperature goal should be around 45 per cent lower.\nEspinosa clarified that the Synthesis Report is a \u201csnapshot, not a full picture\u201d of the NDCs as COVID-19 posed significant challenges for many nations with respect to completing their submissions in 2020. She indicated that a second report will be released prior to COP26 and called on all countries \u2014 specifically major emitters that have not yet done so \u2014 to make their submissions as soon as possible, so that their information can be included in the updated report.\n\u201cWe congratulate Parties that rose to the challenges posed by COVID-19 in 2020, honoured their commitments under the Paris Agreement and submitted their NDCs by the deadline,\u201d said Ms. Espinosa, \u201cbut it\u2019s time for all remaining Parties to step up, fulfil what they promised to do under the Paris Agreement and submit their NDCs as soon as possible. If this task was urgent before, it\u2019s crucial now.\u201d\nShe noted that 2021 gives the world an unprecedented opportunity to make significant progress on climate change and urged all nations to build forward from COVID-19 with more sustainable and climate-resilient economies. \u201cThis is a rare moment that cannot be lost,\u201d Espinosa said. \u201cAs we rebuild, we cannot revert to the old normal. The NDCs must reflect this reality and major emitters, especially G20 nations, must lead the way.\u201d\nIncoming COP26 President Alok Sharma said: \u0022This report should serve as an urgent Call to Action and I am asking all countries, particularly major emitters, to submit ambitious 2030 emission reduction targets\u201d.\n\u0022We must recognise that the window for action to safeguard our planet is closing fast\u0022, he added.\nCOP25 President Carolina Schmidt noted that this NDC Synthesis Report \u201cclearly indicated that significant work must be done, in particular by major emitters. Only 2 of the 18 largest emitters, the UK and the European Union, presented an updated NDC in 2020 containing a strong increase in their GHG reduction targets. Other major emitters either submitted NDCs presenting a very low increase in their ambition level or have not presented NDCs yet. Even though the Synthesis Report shows that the NDCs submitted in 2020 are clearer and more comprehensive than the first round, for example containing more information on adaptation, and greater alignment with the Sustainable\nDevelopment Goals, the overall level of ambition exhibited by major emitters in this first snapshot is very low.\u201d\nEspinosa encouraged all nations, even those who have submitted new or updated NDCs, to investigate further areas in order to create more robust NDCs. She added that an increase in ambition must be accompanied by a significant increase in support for climate action in developing nations, fulfilling a key element of the Paris Agreement.\nTo view the report: https:\/\/unfccc.int\/process-and-meetings\/the-paris-agreement\/nationally-\u2026\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Emission.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-02-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/26\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Event: Benefits of a circular economy for achieving climate objectives and recovering better","nid":"35952","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/event-benefits-circular-economy-achieving-climate-objectives-and-recovering","Body":"A pre-event of the World Circular Economy Forum + Climate (WCEF+Climate)\nCo-hosted by the EU Delegation and the Permanent Missions of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and Finland\n25 February 2021, 9.00h EST\nA steadily growing number of countries endorses and implements circular economy approaches, illustrated in new coalitions around the globe, including the African Circular Economy Alliance, the Latin American and Caribbean Regional Coalition on Circular Economy or the new Global Alliance for Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency7 (GACERE), which will be launched in the margins of UNEA 5 in February 2021. An increasing number of countries also acknowledges the crucial link between the circular economy and addressing climate change in their national climate policies, including their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).\nIn this event, the participants\u0026nbsp;will discuss the potential of the circular economy as an essential tool in a comprehensive and effective climate policy as well as ways to strengthen its uptake in the context of enhanced NDCs and Long-Term Strategies at country level, and in the UN\u0027s climate strategy. The conclusions of this meeting will lay the foundation for further discussions at the WCEF+Climate on 15 April 2021, hosted by the Netherlands, together with Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund, in cooperation with partners across the world. The conference aims to raise ambition on circular economy approaches as a necessity for achieving climate neutrality.\n\u0026nbsp;\nPlease sign up before February 24: http:\/\/bit.ly\/3dicUGO\nThe event will also be live-streamed on YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4cr8sSeeh0g\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2021_02_05_MG_13.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-02-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/23\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Technical assistance in Cameroon","nid":"35942","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-technical-assistance-cameroon","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking proposals to provide technical support\u0026nbsp;to the implementation of an integrated project Water-Energy-Livestock for the dairy value chain in the municipalities of Pette and Wina - North Cameroon.\nDeadline for applications:\u0026nbsp;18 March 2021, 17:00 Vienna time\nPlease see more information in the documents attached below.\u0026nbsp;\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you\u0026nbsp;submit your completed application for CTC Network\u0026nbsp;membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Cameroon.Cows_.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-02-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/19\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"TEC: Good practices and lessons learned on international collaborative RD\u0026amp;D initiatives of climate technology","nid":"35939","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/tec-good-practices-and-lessons-learned-international-collaborative-rdd","Body":"The technology framework adopted at the Climate Change Conference in Katowice provides overarching guidance to the work of the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) while serving the Paris Agreement and recognizes that there is a pressing need to accelerate and strengthen technological innovation so that it can transfer environmentally and socially sound, cost-effective and better-performing climate technologies on a larger and more widespread scale. It also indicates that fostering innovation could be done inter alia through new collaborative approaches to climate technology research, development and demonstration (RD\u0026amp;D).\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nResponding to this mandate, the TEC, which has been working on technology innovation and RD\u0026amp;D since 2013, agreed to produce a compilation of good practices and lessons learned on countries\u0027 RD\u0026amp;D.\nThis compilation analyses selected bilateral and multilateral projects and programmes in Asia and the Pacific, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe and North America in sectors such as energy supply, agriculture and water management.\u0026nbsp;\nIt elaborates on case studies\u2019 collaborative designs, policy and financial drivers, inclusiveness, intellectual property rights, approaches to communication and outreach, inter alia.\u0026nbsp;\nThe outcome is to extract good practices and lessons learned, aiming to facilitate the sharing of information on international technology RD\u0026amp;D partnerships and initiatives as well as the effective participation of developing countries in collaborative RD\u0026amp;D initiatives on climate technologies.\n\n[The list of the international collaborative RD\u0026amp;D initiatives considered for the selection of the case studies is available\u0026nbsp;here]\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9727_comp.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-02-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/18\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"2021 UN Global Climate Action Awards: Now Accepting Applications","nid":"35930","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/2021-un-global-climate-action-awards-now-accepting-applications","Body":"The United Nations Climate Change secretariat is now accepting applications for the\u0026nbsp;2021 Global Climate Action Awards\u0026nbsp;to showcase bold leadership on climate change. The award recognizes the world\u2019s most innovative, scalable and replicable examples of action to tackle climate change. The selected activities will be recognized and celebrated at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in November 2021.\n\nWho can apply?\n\nOrganizations, cities, businesses, schools, governments and other key players that are taking concrete action on climate change can apply to have their projects recognized as a 2021 UN Global Climate Action award-winner.\n\nWhy should you apply?\n\nIf your project is selected, you\u0027ll receive a wide range of benefits, including:\n\nParticipation in the 202 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26)\nPublic recognition by the UN Climate Change secretariat\nGraphic assets such as promotional videos and professional photography\nA dedicated page about your project on our website\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nHow to apply?\n\nTo apply, please register in the\u0026nbsp;application portal. It will take about an hour to complete an application but you can save your progress at any time and work on it at your convenience. Completed applications must be submitted by 30 April 2021.\nWhat are the categories?\n\nThe award will recognize climate action that is already achieving real results in three categories. Below you can find more information about each of the three categories, as well as take a look at winners from previous years.\nClimate Neutral Now\nFinancing for Climate Friendly Investment\nClimate Leaders\n\nApply online now\n\nApplications for the 2021 UN Global Climate Action Awards are being accepted from now until 30 April 2021 at\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/momentum.unfccc.int\/\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-05-28_16-10-17_comp.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-02-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/17\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Pakistan: Building national certification system for energy auditors","nid":"35928","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-pakistan-building-national-certification-system-energy-auditors","Body":"Develop Energy Auditors \u0026amp; Energy Managers Training Program to Improve Energy Audits in Pakistan\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp;supported Pakistan to build the National certification system for energy auditors.\u0026nbsp;The program was implemented by CTCN partners\u0026nbsp;the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)\u0026nbsp; and PITCO in close collaboration with the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority\u0026nbsp;(NEECA).\nFor the successful implementation of the energy auditors and managers certification scheme, it is necessary to have a pool of trained trainers, who in turn could be able to provide capacity building training to future energy auditors and managers. To develop this pool of trainers, a Training of Trainer Programme was conducted in December 2020. 80 participants registered on self-support basis (paid fees for the webinar) representing consulting, energy intensive industries, academia and government.\u0026nbsp;It is anticipated that this programme will further inspire to generate about 250 \u2013 500 of energy auditors\/energy managers in 2-3 years so that they can be involved in conducting mandatory energy audits of industries.\nPresentations from the training can be downloaded here:\nhttps:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/15EdDrPJyGNXppNeeyo1zmVxB-aqBSgKP?usp=sharing\nTraining materials (video recordings) can be found here:\nhttps:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1oyC7rPmUaoZ8V2RuimxskhLW6BHDJhNQ?u sp=sharing\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Pakistan_ncsne.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-02-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/16\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Circular Economy Show: Discussion with CTCN Director","nid":"35917","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/circular-economy-show-discussion-ctcn-director","Body":"The Circular Economy Show is a fortnightly discussion and debate around how we can move from a linear take-make-waste economy towards a circular economy, organized by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. In each episode, the hosts are joined by inspiring businesses, policymakers, academics, and designers to discuss how circular economy solutions are being scaled, at speed, to tackle global challenges and benefit business, society, and the environment.\nThe CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza will join the show on the 16th February, Tuesday, 15:00 GMT, to discuss the recently launched the\u0026nbsp;Latin-American and Caribbean Circular Economy Coalition. The initiative will count on eight permanent strategic partners: the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy Coalition (PACE), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the World Economic Forum (WEF) and UNEP.\nWatch the show here: https:\/\/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org\/our-work\/activities\/the-circul\u2026\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Rose%20-%20Speaker%20Asset.%20Circular%20economy_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-02-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/12\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"United Nations 75 and beyond: Interview with the CTCN Director","nid":"35914","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/united-nations-75-and-beyond-interview-ctcn-director","Body":"Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations,\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member\u0026nbsp;the India Water Foundation\u0026nbsp;published a special report \u201cUnited Nations 75 and beyond\u201d as part of their \u201cFocus Global Reporter\u201d, where there is also an interview with the CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza. In the interview, the CTCN Director elaborates on how the CTCN is advancing its vision and mandate in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic, discusses the trends in climate technology transfer for mitigation and adaptation to foster climate actions and priority development areas of countries.\nThere are 16 interviews with senior representatives from various international organizations and public sector institutions. Please download the report here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20200824_132828_1-min.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-02-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/12\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"India Water Foundation","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN at the workshops for Bangladesh and Viet Nam \u201cPrivate Sector Contribution to Climate Change Adaptation\u201d (presentations)","nid":"35906","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-workshops-bangladesh-and-viet-nam-private-sector-contribution-climate","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) presented its support mechanism at a\u0026nbsp;workshop \u201cPrivate Sector Contribution to\u0026nbsp;Climate Change Adaptation\u201d dedicated to the stakeholders from Bangladesh and Viet Nam. The workshop was organised on 9th February 2021 (for Bangladesh) and on 2nd March 2021 (for Viet Nam) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI).\nThrough the discussion with stakeholders from Bangladesh\u0026nbsp;and Viet Nam which are facing similar issues to Japan, the aim of the workshop was to match needs and seeds of technologies and services to contribute to climate change adaptation, as well as introduce the support mechanisms like the CTCN and\u0026nbsp;the GCF\u0026nbsp;for development and implementation of climate change adaptation projects, articulate the next steps, and build a network between stakeholders participated in the workshop for further discussion toward realization of concrete activities.\nBangladesh is ranked among the most vulnerable countries to climate change. About two-thirds of its land area is prone to river and rainwater flooding, and its coastlines are exposed to storm surges and tidal flooding. Please read more about the CTCN work in Bangladesh here.\nViet Nam is also one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change. The strength and frequency of extreme weather events, disasters, sea level rise, and land erosion and slide have been increasing. Please read more about the CTCN work in Viet Nam here.\nPlease find the presentations below.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMGL3078.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/11\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN seeking experts: Project in Kyrgyzstan","nid":"35904","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeking-experts-project-kyrgyzstan","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the implementation of the following technical assistance:\nThe Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) and Technology Action Plans (TAPs) for the Kyrgyz Republic\nDeadline to express the interest: 2\u0026nbsp;March, 2021\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nFor more information, please visit:\nUNPD Internet Site:https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/business-opportunities\/EOI\/eoiunon18154\u0026amp;nb\u2026;\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Kyrgyzstan_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-02-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/10\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN seeking experts: Project in Paraguay","nid":"35898","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeking-experts-project-paraguay","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the implementation of the following technical assistance:\nTechnical guidance and support to conduct a technology needs assessment and a technology action plan for Paraguay\nDeadline to express the interest: 2\u0026nbsp;March, 2021\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nFor more information, please visit here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/121845\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Paraguay.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-02-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/09\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Technical paper by the Adaptation Committee: Data for adaptation at different spatial and temporal scales","nid":"35874","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/technical-paper-adaptation-committee-data-adaptation-different-spatial-and","Body":"The demand for data for adaptation is growing in response to different political and practical needs. Through the Paris Agreement, Parties to the UNFCCC have called for a strengthening of global cooperation to ensure that adaptation action is based on and guided by the best available science. At national and associated sub-national scales, adaptation, following the process of formulating and implementing national adaptation plans (NAPs) or other plans and strategies, has entered the planning and implementation stage. This requires increasingly diversified and specialized data and related data products. The objective of the paper is to provide an overview of the categories of data that are required for effective adaptation, the forms in which these data are currently provided at different scales, remaining gaps and challenges and opportunities to enhance the provision and use of such data.\nPlease download the publication here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1_26.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-02-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/04\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"News from CTCN Network: The Khalifa Award Report","nid":"35851","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/news-ctcn-network-khalifa-award-report","Body":"Conservation of date palm key to reducing global inequality and creating a more sustainable world, The Khalifa Award Report finds\nEach date palm tree absorbs around 200 kilograms of CO2 annually, playing a key role in tackling the climate change crisis\nThe Khalifa Award has\u0026nbsp;released its report: \u2018Bridging boundaries: how can bio-regional collaboration convert the date palm industry into a successful model of the bio-circular economy?\u2019 The report has been commissioned in commemoration of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030).\nIn a year which marks the sixth anniversary of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the report is framed around \u2018the five Ps\u2019: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships, which shape the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The report is a call to action for governing bodies and industry leaders to recognise the importance of date palm, particularly to the MENA region, and to use it as a springboard to create positive change for both people and the planet, across a multitude of sectors.\nOwing to the rising importance of date palm both globally and, more specifically in the MENA region, The Khalifa Award Report has been created with the following objectives:\n\n\nPeople: Scale up the restoration of date palm ecosystems to alleviate poverty, to ensure food security and to see date palm as a holistic developmental solution\nPlanet: Implement transboundary adaptation programmes focused on date palm oasis restoration, to enhance its full environmental, economic, and social potential\nProsperity: Focus on new jobs across all sectors with a diversity of skills from manual labour, to intermediate technology to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This will help to ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives and that economic, social, and technological progress occurs in harmony with nature\nPeace: Use climate action, the UNFCCC system, Agenda 2030, and other global frameworks to scale up oases\u2019 restoration, prevent degradation and foster sustainable urbanisation for regional security \nPartnership: Create an enabling environment for new policies at the regional, national and local government levels for the implementation of SDG 11.A to \u201cSupport positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning\u201d. \n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe report has been inspired by 46 contributors across 21 countries, including adaptation experts such as Dr Youssef Nassef, Director of Adaptation Programme UNFCCC. It provides a framework to tackle the major climate change issues: CO2 emissions, biodiversity, desertification, drought and land degradation, with date palm at the very heart of the climate revolution.\n\nOne of the report\u2019s co-editors, Dr Sandra Piesik, who co-edited the report alongside Professor Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, reflected on the post-pandemic Green Recovery opportunities: \u201cThe COVID-19 pandemic has exposed unresolved pre-pandemic challenges involving the national food security of individual countries during national lockdowns. Therefore, the pursuit of a self-sustainable developmental model serves both planetary and human health.\n\n\u201cTo achieve this, North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation will be crucial, in line with SDG 17, which aims to enhance international cooperation when implementing sustainable initiatives. As a result, we urge governing bodies and industry leaders across the world to read the report, work together and take the appropriate action. It will save lives, livelihoods and fundamentally, our planet.\u201d\nDue to their genetic diversity, date palms are resistant to extreme weather conditions such as heat, drought and floods, which can lead to reduced harvest yields and the deterioration of natural resources, particularly in lower income countries. When sustainably managed, date palm ecosystems are vital in reversing desertification in desert regions, as they provide habitat, shade and protection from wind and heat for other species. This is a key aim for the United Nations, which created the \u2018Convention to Combat Desertification\u2019.\nDate palm can also play a key role in reducing the number of people that face food insecurity across the globe, worsened by regional dependencies on imports. Latest reports suggest that 2 billion people currently face food insecurity. Meanwhile, an additional 32-80 million people in low income countries that rely on food imports could face the same issue. Presently,10.3 million tonnes of waste are produced from date palm, which could instead be turned into food. For example, waste can be used in a variety of consumer products, including chopped dates, date honey and date paste.\nTo read the full report, please click the link here: https:\/\/bridgingboundaries.world\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Date%20palms.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-02-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/03\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Latin America and the Caribbean launch the Circular Economy Coalition","nid":"35839","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/latin-america-and-caribbean-launch-circular-economy-coalition","Body":"A new initiative to support Latin America and the Caribbean in the transition to a circular economy as part of the COVID-19 recovery was launched today.\nThe Regional Coalition on Circular Economy was announced during a virtual side event at the XXII Meeting of the Forum of Ministers\u0026nbsp;of Environment of the region, hosted by Barbados and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP).\nThe new Coalition, coordinated by UNEP, will be led by a steering committee composed of four high-level government representatives on a rotating basis, starting with Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and Per\u00fa for the 2021-2022 period.\n\u201cAs extracting, wasting and \u2018doing business as usual\u2019 can no longer be supported by the planet, it is key to build a common regional vision on circular economy. The Coalition we are launching today will help precisely to do that and to implement concrete and measurable practices,\u201d said Carlos Correa, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia and Chair of the Coalition.\nCorrea participated in the side event along with Mariano Castro, Vice Minister of Environmental Management of the Ministry of the Environment of Peru, Rolando Castro, Vice Minister of Energy and Environmental Quality of the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica, and Walter Verri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining and Uruguay. Moving away from a \u2018take, make, waste\u2019 mentality, a circular economy is a resilient, diverse and inclusive economic model that creates opportunities for a sustainable growth. It fosters long-term economic productivity and green jobs, while tackling global challenges like climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.\nThe Coalition will support access to financing by governments and the private sector, with special emphasis on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in order to promote resource mobilization for innovation and the implementation of specific projects in the region.\n\u201cBy limiting waste and keeping materials and products in use, the LAC region has a huge opportunity to build a restorative and regenerative economy that can benefit business, society, and the environment. We are very pleased to\u0026nbsp; join this important coalition and to continue to provide technical support. I believe that this cooperation will generate a strong momentum in contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation in the region,\u201d said Director Rose Mwebaza of the UN Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network which is providing technical support for circular economy strategies to 11 countries in the region.\nThe initiative will count on eight permanent strategic partners: the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy Coalition (PACE), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the World Economic Forum (WEF) and UNEP.\nDriven by eco-design, a circular economy eliminates waste and pollution, keeps products and materials in use, and regenerates natural systems. Adopting these principles can reduce the use of raw materials by up to 99%, contributing to protect biodiversity, according to UNEP International Resource Panel.\nWhile the current climate discussions focus on switching to renewable energy and energy efficiency matters, which will tackle 55% of the total GHG emissions, circular economy can help address the remaining overlooked 45%, which are generated by the way we make and use products and the way we produce food, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.\nThe Coalition aims to implement a circular economy approach through collaborative work between governments, businesses, and society as a whole.\n\u201cThe creation of this coalition reaffirms the region\u2019s commitment to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, with special emphasis on SDG 12, Sustainable Consumption and Production, through the promotion of innovation, sustainable infrastructure, and an inclusive and circular economy,\u201d said Leo Heileman, UNEP Regional Director in Latin America and the Caribbean.\n\u201cAcknowledging that unsustainable consumption and production patterns are the root cause of the three planetary crises we face today\u2014climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss\u2014, we have a unique opportunity to rethink our linear economy and reshape our unsustainable consumption and production patterns,\u201d Heileman concluded.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/LAC%20Coalition%20launch%20Social%20media.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-02-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/01\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN seeking experts: Project in Botswana","nid":"35804","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeking-experts-project-botswana","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the implementation of the following technical assistance:\nUpdating technology needs assessment and development of technology roadmaps for prioritized technologies in Botswana\nDeadline to express the interest: 10\u0026nbsp;February, 2021\n\u0026nbsp;\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nFor more information, please visit here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/120738\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Botswana.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-01-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/29\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"13 startups from Africa and Asia are tackling climate change through cleantech innovation","nid":"35800","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/13-startups-africa-and-asia-are-tackling-climate-change-through-cleantech","Body":"Six teams from Africa and seven from Asia will advance their development of promising cleantech solutions through an upcoming Innovation Academy. The teams were participants of the Youth Climate Innovation Labs, a fast paced three-day event that brought together selected youth, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and climate technology experts in Africa and Asia-Pacific respectively to explore innovative design thinking tools, flex their entrepreneurial muscle and create solutions for enhanced climate action.\u0026nbsp;The programme has been organized by the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), which is co-hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in partnership with SAFEEM \u0026nbsp;and Seedstars. The project is funded by the European Union (EU).\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\n\u201cIt is very important to support young people to engage in climate action, and this programme provides them with the tools and diverse partnerships to create solutions. We were pleased to see such a high level of interest and engagement in the Climate Innovation Labs and look very much forward to working closely with the selected startups as they further develop their ideas during the Innovation Academy,\u201d noted\u0026nbsp; Dr. Rose Mwebaza, CTCN Director.\nFinding promising solutions from Africa and Asia-Pacific\nAfter receiving over 800 applications from both Africa and Asia-Pacific, 212 participants were selected to join the first stage of the program where 18 teams per region were created.\u0026nbsp;\nWorking with four key solution themes -\u0026nbsp; Energy\/ Sustainable Electricity, Food\/ Agriculture\/ Deforestation, Environment\/ Waste Management, and Infrastructure\/ Urban Planning - each team identified, built, and pitched their solutions. Participants took to hear the encouragement of AI artist Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrom, one of the programme speakers, to \u201cbe creative! Push the boundaries of your thinking when it comes to creating these solutions.\u201d\nAt the end of the pitches, 6 teams from Africa and 7 from Asia-Pacific were selected to continue on and develop their ideas through the CTCN\/ Seedstars Climate Innovation Academy. The teams advancing for the Africa region are the following:\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nCommunity-Based Smart Microgrids - Democratizes clean energy access for better growth\nRENAF solutions - Leverages the power of communities to bridge renewable energy access in rural communities across Africa\nAfri-Carbon Pay \u2013 Addresses deforestation of land for commercial agriculture by connecting woodland owners to paying off-setters.\nAgronovate - Built a smart storage system that will eliminate food waste, farmers\u0027 low income and carbon footprint by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud technology.\nNamanzi - Supports hydroponic greenhouses through crowdfunding. Their platform connects socially \u0026amp; environmentally conscious people with existing Hydroponic Africa Limited who need capital to up-scale their business to reach more rural communities.\nSimplified Waste \u2013 Designed an app for municipal collection routes that uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to deploy and track private waste collectors.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nFor the Asia-Pacific region, the selected teams moving forward are:\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Last Mile - Solves challenges in last mile distribution of COVID-19 vaccines by providing a portable, hybrid-powered storage container that meets the technical requirements to safely store the vaccinations.\nCAPI - A platform that acts like Stripe for carbon offsets\nFarm-In-a-Box - Addresses challenges faced by novice growers by providing them starter kits, which can be progressively updated as they learn more.\nBioSol - Solves the improper disposal of used cooking oil (UCO) by fast food chains and restaurants by buying the UCO from them, converting it into biofuel and selling the biofuel to petrol pumps and office complexes to be blended with diesel.\nOrganica - Installs decentralized organic waste-to-compost units that would help housing areas manage their waste, thereby abiding by rules and also reducing the waste load on landfills and the government.\nNirwallna - Turns urban heat islands into refreshing greeneries through effective green walls and green spaces\nSpace_era - Provides sustainable and climate responsive refugee shelters\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nSupported by technology experts, entrepreneurs and innovation facilitators, the academy participants will be challenged to think outside of the box and co-create solutions and business ideas. By utilising design thinking, innovation tools and a people centred focus, the solutions created will support the work of\u0026nbsp; SMEs to develop and adopt environmentally sound technologies.\n\u201cWe are grateful to the extensive knowledge support that came from all the partners, speakers, mentors, climate and sustainability experts and jury who joined both the Climate Innovation Labs in Africa and Asia-Pacific to encourage participants and their teams by supporting these early-stage ideas and interventions that use technology as the key tool for disruption to solve some of the greatest climate challenges and in taking the first steps into their entrepreneurial journey,\u201d shared Anurag Maloo, Partnerships Lead for Climate and Sustainability innovation programs at Seedstars.\nIf you are interested in applying to the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA), please contact Mr. Ho-Sik Chon, CTCN by email: afcia.unepctcn@gmail.com\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/958605_ClimateInnovationAcademy3_012821.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-01-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/29\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"News from Partners: Circularity Gap Report 2021","nid":"35789","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/news-partners-circularity-gap-report-2021","Body":"To keep the world liveable and thriving, we need to double global circularity from 8.6% to\u0026nbsp;17%. Read the new report here.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Circularity Gap Reporting Initiative\u0026nbsp;is an initiative of\u0026nbsp;Circle Economy, an impact organisation dedicated to accelerating the transition to the circular economy.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Africa%20waste%20management2.%20Rwanda%20Green%20Fund.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-01-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/27\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"High-level launch of the Regional Circular Economy Coalition: Join the event","nid":"35787","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/high-level-launch-regional-circular-economy-coalition-join-event","Body":"The XXII Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will take place the 1st and 2nd of February 2021. The Forum will address the pressing environmental issues of the region, opportunities for a sustainable recovery, and urgent actions for nature in the next decade to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Circular Economy Coalition\u0026nbsp;will also be launched at the side event during the forum on the 1st of February, Monday, 13 EST.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nPlease register for the event here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZIkceCtqDIrHtyVNHyCoe_kITQfOk\u2026\nDuring the Forum, Ministers will discuss priority areas for the region, including biodiversity, climate change, pollution and the transition to a circular economy, which are all important to build back better and sustainably in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. At this important Ministerial Forum, Government will welcome and recognise the establishment of the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Circular Economy Coalition.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cBy limiting waste and keeping materials and products in use, the LAC region has a huge opportunity to build a restorative and regenerative economy that can benefit business, society, and the environment. We are very pleased to\u0026nbsp; join this important coalition and to continue to provide technical support. I believe that this cooperation will generate a strong momentum in contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation in the region,\u201d said Director Rose Mwebaza of the UN Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network which is providing technical support for circular economy strategies to 11 countries in the region.\nThe LAC region has been very active promoting circular economy. Countries are interested in, are developing, or have already developed their national circular economy strategies, plans and\/or roadmaps. However, there is still a need to increase cooperation, scale up initiatives and strengthen public-private partnerships, as well as finance for innovation and capacity development.\u0026nbsp;\nThe idea of a coalition started by the end of 2019, responding to the great interest and initiatives on circular economy promoted by governments, private sector research institutes and other stakeholders in the regional, as well as by the multiple initiatives regional and international organizations providing technical support for the innovation, circular approaches, and the transition to circular economy.\nThe Circular Economy Coalition brings together the unique expertise, mandate, and knowledge of eight strategic and permanent partners, who came together to build cooperation, identify synergies, and deliver a more coherent support to countries and to the LAC region, creating a bigger impact, while avoiding duplications. \u0026nbsp;The strategic and founding partners are: the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy Coalition (PACE), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the World Economic Forum (WEF). Read more here.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Coalition will be led by a steering committee composed of four high-level government representatives on a rotating basis, starting with Colombia, Costa Rica, Per\u00fa and the Dominican Republic for the 2021-2022 period.\nDraft agenda of the side event\n\n\n\n\nSESSION I: Welcome remarks and launching of the Circular Economy Coalition.\n\n\n\n\n13:00 \u2013 13:15 \n\n\n\n\nMr. Leo Heileman, Regional Director, and Representative UN Environment Programme (UNEP)\n\n\nMr. Carlos Correa, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia, Chair of the Coalition.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSESSION II: Circular economy: key mechanism to build back better while contributing to the climate change, biodiversity and pollution prevention goals.\n\n\n\n\n13:15- 13:50 \n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nPanelists:\n\nPeru: Mr. Mariano Castro, Viceminister of Environment.\nCosta Rica: Mr. Rolando Castro, Viceminister of Environment.\n\n\nDominican Republic: Mrs. Milagros de Camps, Viceminister of Environment (tbc).\nUruguay - Ministry of Industry and Commerce (tbc)\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nOpen dialogue \u2013 Q\u0026amp;A\n\n\n\n\n13:50 \u2013 14:00 \n\n\nClosing remarks \n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Launch.%20Circular%20economy.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-01-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/26\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN seeking experts: Project in the Dominican Republic","nid":"35783","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeking-experts-project-dominican-republic","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the implementation of the following technical assistance:\nMapping contribution from private sector to mitigation and adaptation targets\u0026nbsp;in the Dominican Republic\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline to express the interest: 22\u0026nbsp;February, 2021\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nFor more information, please visit here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/120903\u0026amp;nbsp;\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Dominican%20Republic.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-01-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/22\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New UNEP publication: Adaptation Gap Report 2020","nid":"35778","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-unep-publication-adaptation-gap-report-2020","Body":"The fifth edition of the UNEP Adaptation Gap Report looks at progress in planning for, financing and implementing adaptation \u2013 with a focus on nature-based solutions.\nThe UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2020 finds that while nations have advanced in planning, huge gaps remain in finance for developing countries and bringing adaptation projects to the stage where they bring real protection against climate impacts such as droughts, floods and sea-level rise.\nPublic and private finance for adaptation must be stepped up urgently, along with faster implementation. Nature-based solutions \u2013 locally appropriate actions that address societal challenges, such as climate change, and provide human well-being and biodiversity benefits by protecting, sustainably managing and restoring natural or modified ecosystems \u2013 must also become a priority.\nDownload the full report here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6Q2A2165.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-01-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/20\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"News from Partners: Circularity Gap Report","nid":"35772","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/news-partners-circularity-gap-report","Body":"The world is now 8.6% circular. Explore how countries can close the global circularity gap here.\nThe Circularity Gap Reporting Initiative\u0026nbsp;is an initiative of\u0026nbsp;Circle Economy, an impact organisation dedicated to accelerating the transition to the circular economy.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IVAN7105.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-01-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/18\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"News from Partners: ISC3 Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and Renewable Energies","nid":"35766","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/news-partners-isc3-innovation-challenge-sustainable-chemistry-and-renewable","Body":"The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) opened a call for applications: ISC3 Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and Renewable Energie.\nBy developing new sustainable materials, products, processes and business models, chemistry plays a key role in achieving most of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and hence a sustainable future. In order to accelerate the search for solutions, the ISC3 launches the Innovation Challenge to engage, award and promote Sustainable Chemistry innovators from around the world.\n\nApplications are open from December 18th, 2020; 0:00 a.m. CET, until May 31st, 2021; 0:00 a.m. CEST\nEligible Countries | Regions | Cities: Worldwide\n\nThe ISC3 Innovation Challenge is organized annually and focusses on a specific topic that follows the respective focus topic of the ISC3. The first ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2019\/20 called for innovations in the field of Sustainable Living and Building. The second ISC\u2083 Innovation Challenge 2020\/2021 focuses on\u0026nbsp;Sustainable Chemistry and Renewable Energies\u0026nbsp;and addresses innovators developing solutions in the following thematic areas:\n\nSustainable chemistry solutions for renewable energy supply and Greenhouse Gas reduction\n\tDesign, production and use of renewable energy solutions and related chemical solutions decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing energy use, supporting the transition towards an efficient and sustainable energy supply. This includes carbon neutral sources like sunlight, wind, and geothermal heat but also biomass.\n\n\nPerformance of materials and technologies\n\tChemistry-based solution to lower the impact of renewable energy supply and energy conversion on the environment and human health. This includes more benign and recyclable materials for e.g. wind power plants and photovoltaics, substitution of hazardous compounds or critical elements with potential supply shortage, e. g. precious metals in photo or electro catalysts energy conversion or water electrolysis etc. Suggested solutions should support a holistic view incl. sourcing of raw materials, production processs, utilization, disassemble, recycling of materials and end of life.\n\n\nChemical production technologies based on carbon neutral energy and CO2 feedstock supply\n\tUse of renewable energy sources for energy supply in chemical transformations, incl. electrochemical conversions, Power-to-X technologies, photocatalytic processes, etc. Furthermore: replacement of fossil feedstock by non-food biomass and conversion of such biomass to chemicals and materials.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nDurability and resilience\n\tImproved material design and composition to ensure a long lasting use of the energy converter or energy source.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nStorage capacity building\n\tClosing the gap between energy supply of renewable energy and demand by chemical energy conversion, air\/water heating\/cooling, rural (off-grid) energy services as well as minimize the conversion and transport losses of chemically stored energy.\u0026nbsp;\n\nSubmission of proposals\nThe submission of proposals will follow a 2-stage procedure. First stage submissions include an online template which asks for a brief description of the innovation, the business perspectives and the innovators team. Eligible submissions will be invited to the second stage, in which more detailed information has to be provided.\nFor more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9744.jpg","Publication_date":"","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New WEF Report. Net Zero Carbon Cities: An Integrated Approach","nid":"35764","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-wef-report-net-zero-carbon-cities-integrated-approach","Body":"Cities cover 3% of the earth\u2019s land surface yet they create more than 70% of all carbon emissions. To keep global temperature increases to 1.5\u00b0C or below, cities have to achieve net-zero. This report provides a global framework and recommends an integrated energy approach, defined as \u201csystemic efficiency\u201d, as a solution to the current environmental, economic, health and social crises. Systemic efficiency encompasses clean electrification, smart digital technology, and efficient buildings and infrastructure, along with a circular economy approach to water, waste and materials. By taking a holistic approach, cities have an opportunity to boost their resilience to withstand a range of potential future climate- and health-related crises.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) contributed to the new report\u0026nbsp;\u0022Net Zero Carbon Cities: An Integrated Approach\u0022 by the World Economic Forum (WEF).\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/SBP_3771.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-01-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/12\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Myanmar: Strengthening safe drinking water supply in rural areas","nid":"35758","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-myanmar-strengthening-safe-drinking-water-supply-rural-areas","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is assisting Myanmar to investigate the gravity\u2010driven membrane (GDM) technology as an adaptation measure for safe drinking water supply to rural communities.\u0026nbsp;\nMyanmar has substantial water resources; however, the resources are spatially and temporally unevenly distributed. Therefore, water\u2010related problems caused by different seasonal climate patterns vary depending on the geographic location. \u2018Water resource management\u2019 has been targeted as the main sector of concern for climate change adaptation in Myanmar. It was selected as the second priority level sector in the National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA).\nRural Myanmar has been unable to access safe drinking water sufficiently. There are many rural communities in which safe drinking water cannot be provided based on their existing facilities. Considering increase in climate change impact, safe and reliable drinking water supply to rural communities has been prioritized as a crucial target for adaptation in Myanmar.\nWater pumping system using a diesel engine has been used for irrigation and domestic water and drinking water supply to rural households in Myanmar. However, due to high diesel cost and limited facilities to generate electricity, rural residents have difficulties in use of such system adequately; therefore, they request alternative options for sustainable safe drinking water supply, in particular, to strengthen their climate resilience. A gravity\u2010driven membrane (GDM) technology is a small scaled, decentralized, eco\u2010friendly water treatment measure.\nIt is expected that the GDM technology will be installed at community levels, and treated drinking water will be monitored by an implementor of the technical assistance and the relevant departments of the Government in Myanmar.\nPlease read more about this technical assistance here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMGL3438.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-01-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/11\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 10 new Network members","nid":"35746","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-10-new-network-members","Body":"10 new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in January. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. Network members gain pre-qualification to compete for CTCN\u0026nbsp;technical assistance contracts. Network membership is free of charge and members gain access to global knowledge sharing and partnership activities as well as enhanced visibility through\u0026nbsp;the CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member-hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and global\/regional events such as the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nDelta Electronics Foundation (DEF), a philanthropic and research institute auxiliary to Delta Group, specializing in switching power and thermal solutions;\u0026nbsp;\nENeRG, is the European Network for Research in Geo-Energy, created in 1992 by research institutes in Europe involved in research and technology development (RTD) focused on\u0026nbsp;the sustainable use of the underground for the energy transition;\n\u0026nbsp;Eridanus Ltda, an engineering and consulting company specialized in water resources, founded in Chile in January 2013;\nFARAB,\u0026nbsp;a company, established in 1983 and began operating as the main contractor in the field of hydro power plant in 1992. It broadened its range of activities to other fields including smart metering, solar power plant, railway industries, water treatment plants, water desalination plants and independent power production projects;\nINENSUS GmbH: is forerunner in the development of the international mini-grid sector. Based on its experience as mini-grid investor, developer and operator in West and East Africa, the company has been and is influencing mini-grid policies and regulations, designing tendering processes and supporting mini-grid developers in many countries;\nInstitute for Global Climate Change and Energy, Kyungpook National University: is a specialized institute with experts and contributors from various fields with the aim to aggregate the best talent and provide relevant academic and industry services around the globe;\nKorea South-East Power Co., Ltd, it was established in 2001 being separated from the electricity generation department of KEPCO (Korea Electric Power Corporation). KOEN is supplying the economic power stably to the consumers which is the driving force of the national industry development and essential energy for the cultural life of the people from the 6 power generation complexes;\nLifebuilders, a registered social and non-governmental organisation for sustainable development interventions targeted at youths and women.\u0026nbsp;\nOFGEN, a family-owned company specializing in turnkey construction of photovoltaic solar plants on a commercial and Industrial level. Its specialization covers the entire value chain, ranging from project development, construction, financing to operations and maintenance of solar systems;\nSimpla Biotech Co.Ltd, the company\u0026nbsp;builds the brand of \u0022Simpla Cornfield\u201d and sets non-toxic, healthy and eco-friendly as the purpose of the brand and makes the brand as the representative of non-toxic homeware in new quality life.\u0026nbsp;\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;Download the\u0026nbsp;Network application, complete it and send to\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Cambodia.%20Biogas.%20SuSanA%20Secretariat_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-01-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/06\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Azerbaijan: Strengthened capacities to assess climate change vulnerability and impacts","nid":"35743","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-azerbaijan-strengthened-capacities-assess-climate-change-vulnerability","Body":"Lack of harmonised methodologies for undertaking climate change related assessments, including Vulnerability Impact Assessment studies, inspired Azerbaijan to contact the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The technical assistance project to strengthen those capacities was implemented by CTCN Network member the European Academy of Bozen-Bolzano (EURAC Research).\nThe aim of the technical assistance was to develop an indicator-based climate change assessment for Azerbaijan\u2019s mountain regions to support decision making in adaptation planning. Please see more information here.\u0026nbsp;\nThe experts selected two regions \u0022Ismayilli\u0022 and \u0022Samakhi\u0022 for the study as their mountain characteristics have a variety of agro-ecological zones that were assessed on the impact of the four\u0026nbsp;different risks (drought, erosion, forest damage and flood). The experts noted, that future climate conditions are likely to increase drought events, also climate effects on intense precipitation are increasing floods and erosions processes.\nAs the next steps, it was indicated that there is a need for a scientific basis for adaptation planning, such as the National Adaptation Plan (NAP), also explore collaboration with the international financial mechanisms, such as the Green Climate Fund and Adaptation Fund.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Azerbaijan.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-01-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/05\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Podcast with CTCN Director: Driving digital solutions that scale","nid":"35724","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/podcast-ctcn-director-driving-digital-solutions-scale","Body":"Boundless Podcast presents the Infinite Leaders series, where they\u0026nbsp;are exploring how Digital Transformation, Data and Artificial Intelligence can promote, provide engagement and deliver environmental sustainability.\nThe idea of data being the new oil is outdated, but still there\u2019s companies holding onto data and information that when shared will be extremely useful in solving global problems. This data, in the hands of the right people will absolutely transform systems.\u201d Rose Mwebaza\n\nThe\u0026nbsp;conversation with Dr.\u0026nbsp;Rose Mwebaza is available here.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Rose is the Director of the UN Climate Technology Centre and has 20 years\u2019 experience providing policy advice on a wide range of climate change, environment and sustainable\u0026nbsp;development issues. She has previously served as Chief Natural Resources Officer at the African Development Bank, and held leadership positions within the UN Development Programme. Rose holds a PhD in Environment and Natural Resource Governance, a Master\u2019s Degree in International Comparative Law and a Bachelor of Law Degree.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Suggestionpage50.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-12-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/22\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New CTCN Call for Proposals: Development of Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling program for electric motors, transformers, washing machines and TVs in Lebanon","nid":"35723","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcn-call-proposals-development-energy-efficiency-standards-and-labelling","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for the implementation of the technical assistance in Lebanon:\u0026nbsp;Development of Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling program for electric motors, transformers, washing machines and TVs.\nDeadline to express the interest:\u0026nbsp;24 January 2021.\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nFor more information, please visit here:\n\nUNPD Internet Site: https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi18004.pdf\nUNGM Portal: https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/119791\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Lebanon.%20Paul%20Saad.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-12-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/21\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Technical assistance in Vanuatu","nid":"35717","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-technical-assistance-vanuatu","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking proposals to provide technical support in preparing the feasibility study for the low emission land transport sector in Vanuatu.\nDeadline for applications:\u0026nbsp;22 January 2021, 17:00 (Vienna time)\nPlease see more information in the documents attached below.\u0026nbsp;\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you\u0026nbsp;submit your completed application for CTC Network\u0026nbsp;membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Vanuatu.%20Michael%20Coghlan.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-12-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/17\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Coalici\u00f3n Regional de Econom\u00eda Circular: Reuni\u00f3n preparatoria","nid":"35715","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/coalici-n-regional-de-econom-circular-reuni-n-preparatoria","Body":"Esta semana se celebr\u00f3 la reuni\u00f3n preparatoria de alto nivel para el lanzamiento de la Coalici\u00f3n de Econom\u00eda Circular en Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe, que ser\u00e1 liderada por:\n\nel Sr. Carlos Correa, Ministro de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible de Colombia\nel Sr. Rolando Castro, Viceministro de Gesti\u00f3n Ambiental y Energ\u00eda, Ministerio de Ambiente y Energ\u00eda de Costa Rica\nla Sra. Milagros de Camps, Viceministra para la Cooperaci\u00f3n Internacional, Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales de Rep\u00fablica Dominicana\u0026nbsp;\nel Sr. Mariano Castro, Viceministro de Gesti\u00f3n Ambiental, Ministerio del Ambiente de Per\u00fa\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nLos socios estrat\u00e9gicos que forman la coalici\u00f3n y ofrecer\u00e1n su experiencia y trabajo para coordinar acci\u00f3n y generar mayor impacto son el Foro Econ\u00f3mico Mundial, la Fundaci\u00f3n Ellen MacArthur, la Fundaci\u00f3n Konrad Adenauer, el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo, PACE, ONUDI, PNUMA y el CTCN.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nVISI\u00d3N 2030\nLos pa\u00edses de Latino Am\u00e9rica y el Caribe transitan de una econom\u00eda lineal a un modelo de econom\u00eda circular, desvinculando el crecimiento econ\u00f3mico de la degradaci\u00f3n ambiental y el uso de recursos, al mismo tiempo que mejorando el bienestar humano, la regeneraci\u00f3n de los ecosistemas y una mayor prosperidad, contribuyendo al cumplimento de la Agenda 2030 y el Acuerdo de Par\u00eds.\nMISI\u00d3N \nProveer una plataforma regional que posibilite la cooperaci\u00f3n interministerial, multisectorial y multiactor, que incremente el conocimiento sobre econom\u00eda circular y que facilite la capacitaci\u00f3n y asistencia t\u00e9cnica para el desarrollo de pol\u00edticas p\u00fablicas en econom\u00eda circular.\nDesde el CTCN, estaremos apoyando la transici\u00f3n de la regi\u00f3n a una econom\u00eda circular, contribuyendo as\u00ed a la mitigaci\u00f3n y adaptaci\u00f3n al cambio clim\u00e1tico.\nPod\u00e9is seguir las \u00faltimas noticias en la nueva cuenta de Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/CircularLAC\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/LAC%20circular%20economy.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-12-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/16\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA): Deadline for the first round of applications soon","nid":"35714","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/adaptation-fund-climate-innovation-accelerator-afcia-deadline-first-round","Body":"The Adaptation Fund has launched an Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) to foster innovation in climate change adaptation in developing countries. The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) (hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme - UNEP) and the United Nations Development Programme have been accredited to administer the $10 million USD Accelerator.\nThe objective of the AFCIA administrated by UNEP-CTCN is to support testing, evaluation, roll out and scale up of innovative adaptation practices, tools, and technologies in developing countries. Technical assistance is available to governments, non-governmental organizations, community groups, entrepreneurs, young innovators, and others.\nRelevant sectors include:\n\nAgriculture\nCoastal zone management\nDisaster risk reduction\nFood security\nForests\nHuman health\nMarine and fishery\nRural development (resilience)\nUrban development (resilience)\nWater management\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe deadline for the first round of applications is 31 January 2021.\nFor more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/afcia\/unep-ctcn\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-05-28_09-41-24_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-12-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/16\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New Publication: Accomplishments of Gender Just Climate Solutions Award Winners","nid":"35706","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-accomplishments-gender-just-climate-solutions-award-winners","Body":"Five years after the signature of the Paris Agreement, the Women and Gender Constituency (WECF) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp;present\u0026nbsp;the accomplishment of 15 award winners who implement Gender Just Climate Solutions all around the world. They showcase climate resilient and transformative development models that bring multiple social and environmental benefits.\u0026nbsp;\nThe publication in English can be downloaded here.\u0026nbsp;\nBuilding upon 3 successful years of co-organizing this programme, the CTCN and the WECF\u0026nbsp;conducted online mentoring on women\u2019s green entrepreneurship through technology, design thinking and climate finance, including response to COVID-19 in the ongoing work of partner organizations. The CTCN and WECF also conducted surveys and interviews in order to identify, document and share information on the impacts of the Gender-Just Climate Solutions Awards and the initiatives of the award winners, in order to inform\u0026nbsp;political decision makers, climate change organizations and entrepreneurs, and to encourage countries to raise NDC ambitions by factoring in women\u2019s needs and capacities in regard to climate change action.\u0026nbsp;The results of this research were presented at the UNFCCC Climate Dialogues 2020.\nRecorded event here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IZn2bufD5sU\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC_8609.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-12-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/14\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNEP news: 2020 Emissions Gap Report","nid":"35700","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unep-news-2020-emissions-gap-report","Body":"For over a decade, UNEP Emissions Gap Report has provided a yearly review of the difference between where greenhouse emissions are predicted to be in 2030 and where they should be to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, and highlights ways to close the gap.\nIn addition to providing an update of global emissions pathways and progress towards achieving national mitigation pledges and the Paris Agreement goals, this edition looks at the impacts of the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic, to the extent possible, and discusses the implications of related recovery responses.\nThis year\u2019s report also assesses the role of lifestyles and behavioral change, as well as shipping and aviation in bridging the emissions gap.\nDownload the report\nJoin a webinar on 14 December\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9747.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-12-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/09\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 5 new Network members","nid":"35694","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-5-new-network-members","Body":"5 new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in January. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. Network members gain pre-qualification to compete for CTCN\u0026nbsp;technical assistance contracts. Network membership is free of charge and members gain access to global knowledge sharing and partnership activities as well as enhanced visibility through\u0026nbsp;the CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member-hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and global\/regional events such as the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nChina Huaneng Group: is a state-owned company established with the approval of the State Council and is mainly engaged in development, investment, construction, operation and management of power sources.\nEmergent Ventures India (EVI): is an integrated sustainability \u0026amp; climate change advisory service company. EVI provides services around policy, technology and finance in sustainability, climate change and renewable energy areas.\nSunFarmer Nepal: is a private sector organization with\u0026nbsp;expertise in technical design and project management of solar energy technologies across Nepal.\u0026nbsp;\nTrinomics: is an international consultancy firm that provides policy research and capacity building activities in the fields of energy, environment, climate change and sustainability.\u0026nbsp;\nWeatherPia Co.Ltd: is a\u0026nbsp;company managing the entire four meteorological business permitted by Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA): meteorological forensics, consulting, equipment and weather forecast.\u0026nbsp;\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;Download the\u0026nbsp;Network application, complete it and send to\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC_7583.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-12-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/08\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Evento: Evaluaci\u00f3n del estado actual de la Econom\u00eda Circular para el desarrollo de una hoja de ruta para Brasil, Chile, M\u00e9xico y Uruguay (videos)","nid":"35675","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/evento-evaluaci-n-del-estado-actual-de-la-econom-circular-para-el-desarrollo","Body":"EVENTO REGIONAL DE CIERRE \n\nAsistencia t\u00e9cnica del CTCN sobre la \u201cEvaluaci\u00f3n del estado actual de la Econom\u00eda Circular para el desarrollo de una hoja de ruta para Brasil, Chile, M\u00e9xico y Uruguay\u201d\n9 de diciembre de 2020\n8:30 AM - 11:00 AM (AST)\nTaller regional de cierre de la Asistencia T\u00e9cnica del Centro y Red de Tecnolog\u00eda del Clima (CTCN) sobre la \u201cEvaluaci\u00f3n del estado actual de la Econom\u00eda Circular para el desarrollo de una hoja de ruta para Brasil, Chile, M\u00e9xico y Uruguay\u201d como parte del programa de la 4a edici\u00f3n del foro internacional conocido como el Foro de Econom\u00eda Circular de las Am\u00e9ricas (# CEFA2020) que tendr\u00e1 lugar del 8 al 9 de diciembre de 2020 en Aruba, Caribe holand\u00e9s.\nVideo:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=whe96FQB570\n------\nREGIONAL CLOSING EVENT\n\nCTCN Technical Assistance on the \u201cAssessment of the current status of the Circular Economy for developing a roadmap for Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Uruguay\u201d\n9 December 2020\n8:30 AM - 11:00 AM (AST)\nThe closing regional event of the Climate Technology Center \u0026amp; Network\u2019s (CTCN) Technical Assistance on the \u201cAssessment of the current status of the Circular Economy for developing a roadmap for Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Uruguay\u201d, as part of the program of the 4th edition of the international forum known as the Circular Economy Forum of the Americas (#CEFA2020) that will take place on December 8-9, 2020 in Aruba, Dutch Caribbean.\nVideo: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=whe96FQB570\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IVAN7156_0.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-03-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/22\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"News from the CTCN partners: Climate smart cities challenge","nid":"35668","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/news-ctcn-partners-climate-smart-cities-challenge","Body":"An initiative of\u0026nbsp;Teknikf\u00f6retagen,\u0026nbsp;Viable Cities,\u0026nbsp;UN-Habitat,\u0026nbsp;Smart City Sweden,\u0026nbsp;Vinnova, the\u0026nbsp;Swedish Energy Agency,\u0026nbsp;Expo 2020 Sweden\u0026nbsp;and delivered by Nesta Challenges.\nFirst stage: Open call to find city challenges, 9 November 2020 \u2013 22 January 2021\nThe organizers\u0026nbsp;are looking for cities to partner with them to run a challenge, host a real-world testbed, and invite problem-solvers to compete to develop and scale potential solutions to their greenhouse gas\u0026nbsp;challenges and create other social benefits.\nMore information here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/challenges.org\/climate-smart-cities\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_C2P5532.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-12-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/02\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Join us at the UN Climate Change Dialogues: Gender-transformative climate action from the ground","nid":"35662","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/join-us-un-climate-change-dialogues-gender-transformative-climate-action","Body":"The\u0026nbsp;Women and Gender Constituency\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;WECF\u0026nbsp;invite you to celebrate\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;5th anniversary of the \u0027Gender-Just Climate Solution Awards\u0027\u0026nbsp;in a Special Event part of the UN Climate Change Dialogues 2020:\u0026nbsp;\u0022Gender-transformative climate action from the ground\u0022\nWednesday,\u0026nbsp;2nd\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;December 2020, 1:30 - 2:30 PM CEST\nPLEASE REGISTER HERE:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Hxs51o\nLanguages: English - Spanish - French\nDuring the UN Climate Change Dialogues 2020, the organizers invite you to celebrate exemplary gender-responsive climate initiatives which have received the \u0027Gender-Just Climate Solutions Awards\u0027 since COP21.\u0026nbsp;The event will allow Parties representatives to identify key success factors of community owned initiatives, and upscaling potential of actions that can contribute to more inclusive and transformative national climate plans with the support of targeted technology transfer and financial mechanisms.\u0026nbsp;\nThe\u0026nbsp;celebration of the GJCS\u0026nbsp;together with the\u0026nbsp;launch of the special edition of the 2020 GJCS Publication\u0026nbsp;present locally owned solutions that have demonstrated success on the ground and have potential for shifting power relations, ensuring women\u2019s rights and leadership as well as positive impact for our planet.\u0026nbsp;\nIntroduction and moderation:\u0026nbsp;\nMs Bridget Burns - WEDO\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Ms Anne Barre - WECF\nMs Kalyani Raj - AIWC\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Ms Gina Cortes Valderrama - WECF\nSpeakers:\u0026nbsp;\nMs Bertha Chiroro - GenderCC SA\u0026nbsp;\nMs. Fatou Ndoye - Enda Graaf Sahel\nM. Clive Chibule - GLM\u0026nbsp;\nMs Karen Dubois - FUNDAECO\nMs Dorothee Lisenga - CFLEDD\u0026nbsp;\nMs Sonita Mbah - BWC\n\u0026nbsp;\nClosure:\u0026nbsp;\nMs Karina Kolbrun Larsen - CTCN\nMs Ndivile Mokoena - Gender CC SA\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/WECF-UN%20CD2020%20-%20Special%20Event%20Invitation%20cover%20.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/30\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNIDO news: UNIDO ITPO Germany at OFF-GRID Expo and Conference","nid":"35661","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unido-news-unido-itpo-germany-grid-expo-and-conference","Body":"The UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) Germany is partnering with OFF-GRID Expo + Conference to provide an exclusive and specialized platform for connecting German and European technology providers, investors and financiers with decentralized renewable energy projects and partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America.\nJoin the expert lectures, panel discussions and\u0026nbsp;participate dedicated B2B events and many different opportunities for networking connecting technology providers, project owners and investors. Some of the highlights include:\n\n\u0026nbsp;B2B Matchmaking to promote your business projects at the OFF-GRID B2B Matchmaking organized by UNIDO ITPO Germany and Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) on December 3 (participation is free if you use the ticket code provided below)\n\t\u0026nbsp;\nVirtual Fair with booths showcasing specialized solutions for off-grid industry sector, productive use and sector coupling, energy storage systems for rural electrification and small wind turbines. Visit and meet UNIDO experts and partners at their dedicated booth\u0026nbsp;\n\t\u0026nbsp;\nVirtual Cocktail: Meet experts and peers in informal meetings during the Virtual Cocktail on December 2, 3 and 4 to expand your network of contacts in the OFF-GRID Community (participation is free if you use the ticket code provided below)\n\nGain free access to all events as partner of UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) Germany by redeeming the voucher using the code OEC20D0015 at the ticket shop: https:\/\/www.off-grid-expo.com\/visitors\/ticketshop\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9640_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/27\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"News from the European Commission: Join the workshop on climate services for a climate-resilient Europe","nid":"35660","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/news-european-commission-join-workshop-climate-services-climate-resilient","Body":"The Executive Agency for SMEs (EASME)\/European Commission in cooperation with the H2020 project Climateurope\u0026nbsp;invites to the workshop \u2018Climate Services for a climate-resilient Europe\u2019, on 2 December 2020, 09:00-15:00, on zoom (connection details after registration).\nAgenda and registration are available here.\nThe workshop is\u0026nbsp;a \u2018Science-Policy-Practice Dialogue\u2019 and intends to showcase the added value of climate services in mainstreaming adaptation in the context of the European Green Deal, the new EU Adaptation strategy and the Horizon Europe Mission on Adaptation.\nIt builds on the experience and lessons learnt of a portfolio of Horizon 2020 projects, which worked hand in hand with end users in different sectors (eg. energy, urban planning, agriculture), and were able to integrate the services developed in their decision-making at pre-operational and operational level.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Wind%20power_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/27\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"European Union","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Video: UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen about the CTCN and its new Partnership and Liaison Office in the Republic of Korea","nid":"35659","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/video-unep-executive-director-inger-andersen-about-ctcn-and-its-new","Body":"Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)\u0026nbsp;Inger Andersen\u0026nbsp;participated at the Global Forum on Green Cooperation Strategy, where in her opening remarks she highlighted the importance of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and introduced\u0026nbsp;its new office in the Republic of Korea.\n\u0022By tapping into the global network of technology companies and institutions, the CTCN provides technology solutions and advice on policy, on legal and regulatory issues tailored to the needs of individual countries. I am very proud that UNEP hosts the CTCN and that the CTCN is helping countries meet their climate mitigation and adaptation technology needs. The Republic of Korea is home to the Green Climate Fund and we are very pleased that it will be soon home to the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office that will strengthen the links between climate technology and climate finance\u0022, said I.Andersen.\nThe event was organized by the CTCN Network member Green Technology Center (GTC) jointly with the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea.\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_7674.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/26\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN at the Cleantech Venture Week","nid":"35658","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-cleantech-venture-week","Body":"The CTCN Advisory Board member Dr. Henrique Schneider, who represents\u0026nbsp;Business and Industry at the Board, will be speaking at\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;Cleantech Venture Week\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b.\u0026nbsp;\nCleantech Venture Day has been a trailblazing event for the cleantech community since it started in 2006. Over the last decade and a half, more than 250 companies have pitched at Cleantech Venture Days and as much as 600 million euros has been invested as a result of the events.\nProgramme here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9639_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/23\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Technology events during the UN Climate Dialogues","nid":"35655","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/technology-events-during-un-climate-dialogues","Body":"The UNFCCC Climate Dialogues 2020:\n\nTechnology Mechanism: Fostering Innovation to help countries build climate resilience and reduce GHG emissions \u2013 25 November 2020, 13:00 to 14:30 CET, Earth conference hall\nTechnology Day: Innovative approaches on adaptation technologies \u2013 Launch and Thematic session on Climate smart agriculture \u2013 30 November 2020, 13:00 to 15:00 CET, Jupiter conference hall\nFrom technology needs to climate action \u2013 1 December 2020, 12:30 to 14:00 CET, Venus conference hall\nGender-transformative climate action from the ground - 2 December 2020, 13:30-14:30 CET\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nIn order to participate in all the above events, please register here.\nChrome or Firefox are the recommended browsers for watching the events.\nFor more information on each event, please visit the event pages on TT:CLEAR.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-05-22_10-49-22.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/24\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Technology Mechanism event at the UN Climate Dialogues: Join us","nid":"35654","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/technology-mechanism-event-un-climate-dialogues-join-us","Body":"25 November 2020 |\u0026nbsp;13:00 \u2013 14:30 CET | Earth conference hall\nClick\u0026nbsp;here\u0026nbsp;to get to the event hall (you may need to\u0026nbsp;register\u0026nbsp;to the virtual conference center before accessing the event hall)\nAt this\u0026nbsp;Climate Dialogues\u0026nbsp;virtual event, the panelists will elaborate on how the Technology Mechanism can foster innovative approaches for a faster diffusion and upscaling of climate technologies\u0026nbsp;and building back better climate resilient systems post COVID-19.\nAs the world is dealing with the threat of COVID-19, advancing the work on climate change remains a global imperative, particularly in the context of the recovery process from the impacts of the pandemic. In 2020 the Technology Mechanism continues its work in implementing the Paris Agreement following the guidance of the technology framework and in supporting countries to enhance action on technology development and transfer.\nThe event will be an occasion for Parties and technology stakeholders to take stock of progresses made by the two arms of the Technology Mechanism: the\u0026nbsp;Technology Executive Committee\u0026nbsp;(TEC) and the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network\u0026nbsp;(CTCN), in the second year of implementation of the Technology Framework.\u0026nbsp;\nThe TEC and CTCN will report on activities and present common trends, challenges and gaps identified across across various climate technology areas, namely, innovation, implementation, enabling environment and capacity building, stakeholder engagement and support. A panel discussion will elaborate on how the Technology Mechanism can foster innovative approaches for a faster diffusion and upscaling of climate technologies and building back better climate resilient systems post COVID-19.\n13:00 - 13:05\u0026nbsp; |\u0026nbsp; OPENING REMARKS\nMarianne Karlsen, Chair, SBI\n\n13:05 - 13:25 |\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;UPDATES ON THE WORK OF THE TECHNOLOGY MECHANISM\nMareer Husny, Chair,\u0026nbsp;TEC\nZhong Ping, Chair,\u0026nbsp;CTCN Advisory Board\n13:25 - 14:25\u0026nbsp; |\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;PANEL DISCUSSION and Q\u0026amp;A\nModerator:\u0026nbsp;Claudia Octaviano, General Coordinator for Climate Change and Low-Carbon Development,\u0026nbsp;National Institute of Ecology and Climate, Mexico\n\nPanelists:\nRose Mwebaza, Director,\u0026nbsp;CTCN\nAlastair Marke, Director General,\u0026nbsp;Blockchain and Climate Institute\nElfriede More,\u0026nbsp;Director for International Environmental Affairs,\u0026nbsp;Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, Austria\nMareer Husny, Chair,\u0026nbsp;TEC\nZhong Ping, Chair,\u0026nbsp;CTCN Advisory Board\n14:25 - 14:30\u0026nbsp; |\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;CLOSING\u0026nbsp;REMARKS\nDaniele Violetti, Director, Means of Implementation Division,\u0026nbsp;UNFCCC\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Flyer_TM_Event_CD_20201105.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/24\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN at the high-level event: Towards a Gender-Equal World","nid":"35653","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-high-level-event-towards-gender-equal-world","Body":"25\/11\/2020, Wednesday -\u0026nbsp;09:00\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;18:00, online\nThe high-level event will officially launch the EU\u0027s new Gender Action Plan 2021-2025, which puts gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls at the heart of the EU\u0027s external action.\n\nIn cooperation with UN Women, the event will also consider the EU\u2019s contribution to Beijing +25 through the Generation Equality Forum and its Action Coalitions.\n\nThe event will be livestreamed on the DEVCO website: https:\/\/europa.eu\/!gj83yC\u0026amp;nbsp;\nCTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza will attend the panel on promoting a fair and inclusive green transition.\nAgenda of the event here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Gender%20event.%20EU.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/23\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"European Union","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"USD 10 million to foster innovation of adaptation practices in vulnerable countries now available to diverse group of potential recipients","nid":"35643","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/usd-10-million-foster-innovation-adaptation-practices-vulnerable-countries-now","Body":"ADAPTATION FUND, UNDP and UNEP\/CTCN LAUNCH CLIMATE INNOVATION ACCELERATOR\nThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)\/the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched today a new USD 10 million small grants programme funded by the Adaptation Fund.\n\u201cThis collaboration represents an opportunity to boost support for innovation in climate change adaptation. The CTCN will support countries to test, evaluate, roll out and scale up innovative adaptation practices, products and technologies. Moreover, the programme will facilitate knowledge sharing and the exchange of best practices\u201d, said Dr. Rose Mwebaza, Director, CTCN.\nThe Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator, or AFCIA, aims to foster innovation in climate change adaptation in developing countries. The programme targets a broad range of potential finance recipients, including governments, non-governmental organizations, community groups, entrepreneurs, young innovators and other groups.\n\u201cOver the last decade, the Adaptation Fund has been at the forefront to transition from business-as-usual development by innovating groundbreaking adaptation actions in the most vulnerable countries and pioneering innovative finance modalities that provide funding where it is needed the most -- to empower countries to build climate resilience and enhance people\u2019s lives on the ground. The Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator will push the envelope even more by opening new opportunities for communities, associations, business, young innovators, civil society, local governments and others to test innovative adaptation practices and technologies that further foster and accelerate innovation in adaptation to help meet the enormity and speed of climate change, as well as compounding challenges of COVID-19, while generating an effective evidence base that can lead to transformational change\u201d, noted Mr. Mikko Ollikainen, Manager, Adaptation Fund at the programme launch today.\nThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) through the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) administer this new joint programme and offer grant funding or technical assistance (up to USD 250,000 each) making grants available to a broad scope of stakeholders on a competitive basis.\n\u201cTransformative action at the local-level is key to adapt to the ever-increasing risks of climate change. Through this platform\u2019s support to catalyze innovation and finance, we will empower local actors and enterprises to accelerate adaptation solutions for sustained impact for the communities and economies\u201d, said Pradeep Kurukulasuriya, Director- Nature, Climate and Energy \u0026amp; Executive Coordinator- Environmental Finance, UNDP.\n\u201cThe AFCIA will open doors to adaptation technology development that aims to benefit millions of vulnerable communities across the developing world. UNEP\/CTCN is excited to be part of the team to make this happen\u201d, noted Jessica Troni, Senior Programme Officer, UNEP.\nThe accelerator was announced by the Adaptation Fund at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid. It is expected that this programme will help to encourage and accelerate new innovations, develop innovative adaptation practices, tools and technologies, as well as generate evidence of effective, efficient adaptation practices, products and technologies to assess scaling up. It builds upon the Fund\u2019s Innovation Facility, which offers small and large grants to accredited implementing entities of the Fund. The accelerator expands access to a diverse range of stakeholders, including governments and organizations that don\u2019t yet have implementing entities with the Fund.\nMore information about the programme here:\n\nhttps:\/\/www.adaptation-undp.org\/smallgrantaggregator\/\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/afcia\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AFCIA%20Logo-final.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/18\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Webinar: Avanzando hacia a una movilidad de emisi\u00f3n cero en Panam\u00e1","nid":"35631","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-avanzando-hacia-una-movilidad-de-emisi-n-cero-en-panam","Body":"Thu, Nov 19, 2020 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM CET\nLos invitamos a participar en la siguiente jornada virtual sobre la Asistencia T\u00e9cnica en Panam\u00e1 sobre movilidad el\u00e9ctrica. Esta jornada virtual estar\u00e1 centrada en el an\u00e1lisis de electrificaci\u00f3n realizado para el sistema de transporte p\u00fablico en Ciudad de Panam\u00e1. Se presentar\u00e1n an\u00e1lisis del desempe\u00f1o t\u00e9cnico y econ\u00f3mico de buses el\u00e9ctricos de diversas configuraciones. Datos de campo de alta resoluci\u00f3n fueron colectados para la determinaci\u00f3n las condiciones operativas espec\u00edficas de varias rutas, e informar simulaciones din\u00e1micas v\u00eda modelos computacionales. Se presentar\u00e1n an\u00e1lisis de estrategias de recarga para m\u00e9todos de carga nocturna y carga de oportunidad.\nLos an\u00e1lisis revelan las caracter\u00edsticas de los activos m\u00e1s adecuados para cada condici\u00f3n. El an\u00e1lisis econ\u00f3mico utiliza estos resultados como insumos para determinar costos operativos, tomando un enfoque de opciones reales, tener en cuenta riesgos e incertidumbres.\nEl objetivo de los an\u00e1lisis es apoyar a Panam\u00e1 en la identificaci\u00f3n de estrategias eficientes para la integraci\u00f3n de buses de emisi\u00f3n cero.\nPor favor registrarse en el siguiente link:\nhttps:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/2494845070625731600\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Webinar%20Panama%20November%202020.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/16\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"News from the European Commission: Join the events at the World Circular Economy Forum online 2020","nid":"35629","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/news-european-commission-join-events-world-circular-economy-forum-online-2020","Body":"The Executive Agency for SMEs (EASME) organises three\u0026nbsp;side events during the\u0026nbsp;World Circular Economy Forum\u0026nbsp;online:\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Water-Smart Economy to enable circularity and support recovery plan \u0026nbsp;on 18 November 2020;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Innovative Projects for A Sustainable Blue Economy on 16\u0026nbsp;November\u0026nbsp;2020.\nIn addition, EASME co-organises with the EIT Climate-KIC the side event:\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Circular economy research \u0026amp; innovation: how can we scale impact for a green recovery?\u0026nbsp;on 1 December 2020.\nMore information here: https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/easme\/en\/section\/easme-home\/join-easme-side-events\u2026\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/%5E3E96B1F1B306019A2D2D0F16A902740DB6C83D97BE4C63E4C1%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/16\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"European Union","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"USD 10 million for adaptation innovation available: Apply now, join the launch","nid":"35622","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/usd-10-million-adaptation-innovation-available-apply-now-join-launch","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) with support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is jointly launching with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) a new USD 10 million small grants programme with funding from the Adaptation Fund. The Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator aims to foster innovation in climate change adaptation in developing countries. The programme targets a broad range of potential finance recipients, including governments, non-governmental organizations, community groups, young innovators and other groups.\n\u0026nbsp;\nWe would like to invite you to participate in the joint launch event (available in English, French and Spanish) and learn more about the programme:\n18 November 2020 (Wednesday), two events (6:00 - 7:30 AM (CET) for Asia-Pacific \u0026amp; 3:00 - 4:30 PM (CET) for America, Europe and Africa).\nPlease register here: https:\/\/afcia.eventbrite.com\nJoin via Zoom: https:\/\/undp.zoom.us\/j\/89760676960\nLearn more about the programme at\u0026nbsp;www.ctc-n.org\/afcia\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;www.adaptation-undp.org\/smallgrantaggregator\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    Video file\n              \n\n      \n  \n\n          \n\n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n  \n    File\n              \n Draft agenda.pdf\n\n          \n\n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/3_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/13\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"16th CTCN Advisory Board meeting: CTCN on track to fully implement its 2020 budget despite COVID-19 challenges","nid":"35621","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/16th-ctcn-advisory-board-meeting-ctcn-track-fully-implement-its-2020-budget","Body":"The Advisory Board\u0026nbsp;of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) held its 16th\u0026nbsp;meeting virtually from 10-12 November. Attended by participants from 23 countries, the Board approved the CTCN\u2019s 2021 Annual Operating Plan and budget which is aligned to the technology framework of the Paris Agreement. The Advisory Board also discussed\u0026nbsp;and approved the CTCN\u2019s report to the Conference of Parties (COP26). The meeting, led by Advisory Board Chair Mr. Ping Zhong (China) and Vice Chair Ms. Moa Forstorp (Sweden), also approved the CTCN\u2019s annual operating plan for 2021 and an associated budget of USD 11 million for the coming year.\nThe Advisory Board was updated on the work of other\u0026nbsp; UNFCCC constituted bodies including the Adaptation Committee, Global Environment Facility, Green Climate Fund, Standing Committee on Finance, Technology Executive Committee.\u0026nbsp;The National Designated Entity of South Africa, Dr. Henry Roman, shared his country\u2019s experience in implementing technical assistance on GHG emissions reduction in the cement industry by using waste heat recovery combined with mineral carbon capture and utilization. Also, there was a briefing on COP26 by Ms. Juliet Meredith\u00b8 Head of UNFCCC Technology, Capacity Building and Transparency of Support Negotiations,\u0026nbsp;Ms. Cathy Li on behalf of the UNFCCC YOUNGO, Women and Gender and IPO constituencies shared their remarks on the role of youth, women and endogenous communities in advancing climate technologies.\nCTCN Director Dr. Mwebaza provided an update on progress achieved by the CTCN so far in 2020, describing that despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, CTCN is on track to fully implement its 2020 work plan that was approved by the CTCN Advisory Board.\u0026nbsp;She informed the Advisory Board that CTCN was currently implementing 50 projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Dr. Mwebaza noted\u0026nbsp;that the digital divide in many of the developing countries that CTCN is mandated to serve poses challenges for technical assistance (TA) development and implementation via online communication, especially in stakeholder consultations. She highlighted the continued collaboration with the Technology Executive Committee and the Financial Mechanism of the UNFCCC. In terms of collaboration with the Finance Mechanism of the UNFCCC, the CTCN has supported 25 countries to secure funding worth USD 8.3 million from the GCF Climate Readiness portfolio and the CTCN has also collaborated with UNDP with the support of UNEP to implement a USD10 million Climate Innovation Accelerator Programme with funding from the Adaption Fund.\nThe Advisory Board will next meet virtually in April 2020.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/16th%20AB%20meeting%202_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/13\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN at the IGF high-level panel on governing environmental data in the age of uncertainty (video)","nid":"35612","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-igf-high-level-panel-governing-environmental-data-age-uncertainty-video","Body":"Dr. Rose Mwebaza, the Director of Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), wasnspeaking at\u0026nbsp;the 15th annual meeting\u0026nbsp;INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM on governing environmental data in the age of uncertainty.\nDate: 17 November, 4-5 pm UTC\nModerator: Ania Lichtarowicz, BBC\nPanellists:\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Joyce Murray, Digital Minister for Canada\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Amy Luers, Microsoft Sustainability\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Dan Brickley, Google and Head of Schema.ORG\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Celina Lee, Co-Founder \u0026amp; CEO at Zindi\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Dr. Kelsey Leonard (Shinnecock), Advisory Council Member, U.S. Indigenous Data Sovereignty Network and Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Rose Mwebaza, Director, Climate Technology Centre and Network\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/llll_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/09\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"China News Agency: Interview with the CTCN Advisory Board Chair","nid":"35609","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/china-news-agency-interview-ctcn-advisory-board-chair","Body":"The Chair of the Advisory Board of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), Mr. Ping Zhong, was interviewed by China News Agency. He\u0026nbsp;introduced the CTCN\u0027s work and its role in helping developing countries to accelerate a greener, more resilient recovery.\nThe interview here: http:\/\/www.chinanews.com\/gn\/2020\/07-11\/9235608.shtml\nAlso, Mr. Ping Zhong talked to China Sustainability Tribune about the CTCN\u0027s work and specifically on building back better efforts. The articles can be found here:\nhttps:\/\/finance.sina.com.cn\/esg\/investment\/2020-10-22\/doc-iiznctkc7020763.shtml\u0026nbsp;\nhttps:\/\/www.sdg-china.net\/portal\/article\/index\/id\/554\/cid\/7.html\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Ping.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/06\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 9 new Network members","nid":"35608","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-9-new-network-members","Body":"9 new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in January. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. The Centre also serves as a platform for Network members to share their solutions and experience via the CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;events such as the CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nICF Consulting India Pvt. Ltd: a global consulting services company, specializing in carbon accounting, greenhouse gas mitigation, climate and extreme weather vulnerability assessment, and resilience planning, India.\nGreen Technology Bank (GTB): an initiative launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Science and Technology of\u0026nbsp;China (the Most) and the Municipal Government of Shanghai, which focuses on implementing the 2030 Agenda for\u0026nbsp;Sustainable Development and the Paris Climate Change Agreement, China.\nElement Energy: a low\u0026nbsp;carbon energy consultancy specializing\u0026nbsp;in technical and strategic insights across the industry, CCUS, buildings, transport, hydrogen and\u0026nbsp;energy networks\/systems sectors, UK.\nPEGASYS\u0026nbsp;: a specialist management and strategy consulting group with an international presence in policy-legal, economic, institutional, governance, and financial expertise,\u0026nbsp;particularly in the African climate change, natural resources, and public infrastructure sectors, UK.\nILF: an\u0026nbsp;independent international multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting company offering a broad\u0026nbsp;range of services on major industrial and infrastructural projects in: Oil and Gas, Energy \u0026amp; Climate Protection,\u0026nbsp;Water \u0026amp; Environment, Transport \u0026amp; Structures, Germany.\nLGI: a private sector organization, pioneering clean industries such as renewable energy generation, CDM projects, biogas\/biomass energy, South Korea.\nClean Energy Research Centre (CERC): one of the University of Botswana\u0027s (UB) six strategic research centres. The Centre has a strong relation with government, private sectors and international energy and green climate organisations, Botswana.\nDETA: an NZ owned consultancy that specialises in carbon reduction projects, New Zealand\nEnvironmental Design Solutions [EDS]: a sustainability advisory firm. Since its inception in 2002, EDS has worked on over 500 green building and energy efficiency projects worldwide, India. \u0026nbsp;\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;Download the\u0026nbsp;Network application, complete it and send to\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20200824_132828.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/05\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Sustain267 Podcast: In Conversation with the CTCN Director","nid":"35589","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/sustain267-podcast-conversation-ctcn-director","Body":"Sustain267\u0026nbsp;presents their podcast - the conversation with Dr. Rose Mwebaza, the Director of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN).\nThe podcast is available here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.listennotes.com\/podcasts\/sustain267-podcast\/in-conversation\u2026\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019_09_30_UN_Gruppe_Foto_Portr%E2%94%9C%C2%AAt_0087_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-11-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/04\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN at GSTIC 2020: Presenting Kurunegala Smart City project","nid":"35582","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-gstic-2020-presenting-kurunegala-smart-city-project","Body":"The National Designated Entity of Sri Lanka, Ms. Hasula, presented at the opening session of GSTIC 2020\u0026nbsp;the CTCN supported technical assistance \u0022Climate Smart City of Kurunegala in Sri Lanka\u0022.\nShe emphasized that technical assistance\u0026nbsp;has adopted an integrated approach on adaptation and mitigation measures towards climate smart city. While the project on the adaptation measures is delivered, the technical assistance\u0026nbsp;on mitigation measures is ongoing.\n\u201cTransforming our cities into climate smart cities in the face of climate change is not only a necessity but a priority and an investment for future generations\u201d, noted Ms. Hasula.\nThe technical assistance\u0026nbsp;on adaptation measures has identified water scarcity and heat stress as the two major climatic issues faced by the city of Kurunegala. It was recommended to introduce Gravity Driven Membrane filters and rain harvesting to enhance access to clean drinking water and to introduce nature based cooling solutions and Green Infrastructure like rain gardens, green roofs, vegetative swales, constructed wetlands, permeable pavements, infiltration trenches to reduce the heat stress.\nThe technical assisatcen on mitigation is dealing with the measures to reduce Green House Gas emission from waste, transport and energy consumption in the city. With the identification of low carbon technologies in the given areas, the city will be helped with a roadmap to deploy these measures and proposal to leverage large scale funding to support the deployment of measures.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Sri%20Lanka%20GSTICK%202.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-10-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/27\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN at the Green Smart Development and Vision 2020 Digital Symposia","nid":"35575","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-green-smart-development-and-vision-2020-digital-symposia","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) will be represented at the\u0026nbsp;\u201cGSDV 2020 Digital Symposia\u201d to be held on October 27~30, 2020, with the theme of \u201cNew Deal, New Innovation \u0026amp; New Normal Transformation\u201d.\nThis conference is\u0026nbsp;hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, and organized by Seoul National University Global R\u0026amp;DB Center with the partners as follows: Siheung City, Institute of Information \u0026amp; Communications Technology Planning \u0026amp; Evaluation (IITP), International Technology Professional Program of Seoul National University (ITPP), Global Information \u0026amp; Telecommunication Technology Program of KAIST (ITTP), Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI), World Bank Group (WB), Green Climate Fund (GCF), LX Spatial Information Research Institute, Climate Technology Center and Network (CTCN), UNEP, and PASET RSIF, Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA), and Born2Global Centre, and International Energy Policy Program (IEPP).\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza will present how the CTCN is enabling green innovation through technological innovation and convergence.\u0026nbsp;\nRead more here:\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/igsdv.org\/program.html\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Wind%20power_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-10-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/23\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New Programme: Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (presentations)","nid":"35574","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-programme-adaptation-fund-climate-innovation-accelerator-presentations","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) with the support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has received USD 5 million from the Adaptation Fund as part of its USD 10 million pilot small grants programme (Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator) to foster innovation in adaptation. The programme executed by the CTCN will contribute to CTCN technical assistance to developing countries and will support them to test, evaluate, roll out and scale up innovative adaptation practices, products and technologies.\n\nBased on technical assistance services, the CTCN will implement 25 micro-grants projects (up to USD 250,000 each) for 5 years to enhance climate resilience and adapt to climate change in developing countries. Moreover, knowledge sharing and the exchange of best practices will be facilitated through the programme, which will strengthen opportunities of South-South and triangular cooperation on innovation in adaptation among the countries.\nThe launch of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator\u0026nbsp;has been announced at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid. UNEP, through the CTCN, and the United Nations Development Programme administrate this new joint programme, supporting developing countries to increase\u0026nbsp;their capacities of innovation in adaptation.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN organized\u0026nbsp;an inception workshop on the programme,\u0026nbsp;together with UNEP. The workshop was convened on the 28th of October, 13:00 \u2013 14:30 (CET) during the G\u00b7STIC conference.\n\u0022The new Climate Innovation Accelerator will help developing countries to test, evaluate and scale up innovative adaptation practices and technologies.\u0026nbsp;Participants will\u0026nbsp;learn how to access the services to support a broad range of adaptation initiatives. During the session, panellists will also share how countries are innovating to develop new solutions to address climate change threats\u0022, noted Dr. Rose Mwebaza, CTCN Director.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease find the presentations below.\n\u0026nbsp;\nAgenda:\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\nSession\n\n\nRemarks\n\n\n\n\n13:00 \u2013 13:20\n(20 mins)\n\n\nOpening (Moderator: Ms. Karina Larsen, Knowledge and Communications Manager, CTCN)\n\u0026nbsp;\n- Welcoming remarks from UNEP\u0026nbsp;(Ms. Susan Gardner, Director, Ecosystems Division, UNEP)\n- Welcoming remarks from the CTCN (Dr. Rose Mwebaza, Director, CTCN)\n- Welcoming remarks from the UNFCCC (Dr. Youssef Nassef, Director, Adaptation Division, UNFCCC)\n- Welcoming remarks from the Adaptation Fund (Mr. Mikko Ollikainen, Manager, Adaptation Fund)\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n13:20 \u2013 13:40\n(20 mins)\n\n\nIntroduction to the Programme (Dr. Ho-Sik Chon, Adaptation Specialist Asia-Pacific, CTCN)\n\u0026nbsp;\n- Objective and scope of the programme\n- Operation and management of the programme\n\n\nPresentation,\nQ \u0026amp; A\n\n\n\n\n13:40 \u2013 14:10\n(30 mins)\n\n\nPanel Discussions on Adaptation Innovation in Vulnerable Countries\n(Moderator: Ms. Karina Larsen, Knowledge and Communications Manager, CTCN)\n\u0026nbsp;\n* Dr. Stephen Minas (Vice-Chair, TEC) will provide a presentation on \u2018Innovative Approaches to Accelerating and Scaling up Climate Technology Implementation for Adaptation\u2019. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n* Panellists:\n\t\t\tDr. Stephen Minas (Vice-Chair, TEC),\n\t\t\tDr. Hak Mao (Director, Department of Climate Change, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia),\n\t\t\tDr. Charles Nyandiga (Regional Team Leader for Africa, UNDP)\n\n\nPresentation,\nDiscussion,\nQ \u0026amp; A\n\n\n\n\n14:10 \u2013 14:25\n(15 mins)\n\n\nGuidance on Application to the Programme (Dr. Ho-Sik Chon, Adaptation Specialist Asia-Pacific, CTCN)\n\u0026nbsp;\n- Programme IT platform (landing page \u0026amp; webpage of the programme)\n- Guide for application process to the programme\n\n\nPresentation,\nQ \u0026amp; A\n\n\n\n\n14:25 \u2013 14:30\n(5 mins)\n\n\nClosing Remarks (Moderator: Ms. Karina Larsen, Knowledge and Communications Manager, CTCN)\n- Closing remarks from UNEP (Ms. Jessica Troni, Head of Climate Change Adaptation Unit, UNEP)\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Intro%20GSTIC.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-10-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/22\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UN on the Search for Young Tech Innovators Creating Climate Solutions: Deadline extended","nid":"35569","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-search-young-tech-innovators-creating-climate-solutions-deadline-extended","Body":"Creating Technology Solutions for Enhanced Climate Action\nThe UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in partnership with SAFEEM and Seedstars, is calling all young innovators in Africa and Asia Pacific looking to create climate technology solutions to join the Climate Innovation Labs, happening on the 19th - 21st of November 2020 for Africa and on the 3rd - 5th of December for Asia Pacific participants. The deadline to apply for\u0026nbsp;the Climate Innovation Labs in Asia Pacific\u0026nbsp;has been extended till 19 November, 2020.\nFor more information and to register for the launchpad, simply visit the page here: https:\/\/seedsta.rs\/3lX7LFi.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nThe Climate Innovation Labs is a fast paced three-day online event that will bring together selected youth participants, representatives from identified small and medium enterprises\u0026nbsp; (SMEs), as well as climate technology experts within the selected sectors and technology fields in Africa and Asia Pacific respectively to explore innovative design thinking tools, flexing their entrepreneurial muscles and creating solutions for enhanced climate action.\n\u201cBy bringing youth innovators and climate technology experts together with the private sector to ideate technology solutions, we hope that this programme will foster innovation in climate change. The participants will be challenged to think outside of the box and co-create ideas for climate mitigation and adaptation solutions aligned with countries Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)\u201d, says Dr. Rose Mwebaza, CTCN Director.\nCriteria for joining the program are the following: participants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years old; fluent in the English language; attended or completed higher education; must be an aspiring\/early-stage entrepreneur or a student interested in launching an idea on climate change and building entrepreneurial muscle; and, must be passionate about solving climate technology needs and challenges.\nAt the end of the Climate innovation Lab, the winners from both Africa and Asia-Pacific will be provided follow on support to implement and scale selected solutions through a 6-8 week Climate Innovation Academy Programme delivered by Seedstars.\u0026nbsp;\n\nFor more information about the Climate Innovation Labs and to submit your application, visit their page here: https:\/\/seedsta.rs\/3lX7LFi.\nABOUT CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE AND NETWORK (CTCN)\nThe UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is co-hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and supported by more than 600 network members all over the world. The CTCN promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low carbon and climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries. It provides technology solutions, capacity building and advice on policy, legal and regulatory frameworks tailored to the needs of individual countries.\n\u0026nbsp;\nABOUT SEEDSTARS\u0026nbsp;\nSeedstars is a Swiss-based private company with a mission to impact people\u2019s lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship. The groups\u2019 activities cover over 90 emerging ecosystems through a variety of initiatives such as the Online Seedstars World Competition, acceleration programs, physical hubs called Seedspace, venture capital investments and company building activities. Seedstars The Documentary is a feature film featuring the company\u2019s vision to give a voice to the game changers of the developing world.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0022They tried to bury us, they didn\u2019t know we were seeds.\u0022 - Mexican proverb\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Asia%20extended%20deadline.png","Publication_date":"","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Serbia: Identified technologies to modernize the district heating system in Belgrade","nid":"35568","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-serbia-identified-technologies-modernize-district-heating-system-belgrade","Body":"The City of Belgrade\u2019s district heating is the largest in Serbia and one of the largest in Europe with a total length of 1,420km and a capacity of over 2,800MW, almost half the total DH capacity in the country.\u0026nbsp;\u201cBeogradske elektran\u201d\u0026nbsp;manages the system which supplies heat to approximately 50% of household, business and public buildings in Belgrade. The system\u2019s priority is to switch heat sources from almost exclusively imported natural gas to a more diverse mix of fuels, including renewables and waste heat.\nIn view of the need for a harmonized approach towards energy efficiency, the CTCN received a request from Serbia\u0026nbsp;to modernize the district heating system and increase the rate of renewables integration.\u0026nbsp;The CTCN responded to the request by facilitating pro-bono support via the Republic of Korea.\n\u201cEnhancing renewable energy and waste heat to the district heating system is a priority for the city of Belgrade, and must be developed as part of a holistic action plan. The integration of renewable and waste heat sources requires of innovative technologies that have already been proofed in northern European countries but that have not been demonstrated yet in the Serbian district heating market. Thanks to the CTCN and its partners, and in consultation with local stakeholders, we now have a potential study of renewable technologies and we have identified five priority technologies. It laid the foundation for future cooperation\u201d, noted Dr. Vladica Bozic, Head of Section for Implementation of Project, Ministry of Environmental Protection of Republic of Serbia, CTCN National Designated Entity.\nThe activities in the Serbian capital began in 2016 as part of\u0026nbsp;the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)\u0026nbsp;Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform, the District Energy in Cities Initiative. The experts helped Serbia to develop a deep assessment of the city, including\u0026nbsp;an Action Plan for District Energy of the City of Belgrade, envisioning the next 20 years. In addition, a pre-feasibility study is being developed that evaluates the possibilities for interconnection of the existing district heating network and introduction of alternative energy sources. Another deliverable agreed with the city of Belgrade is a study on available renewable energy sources, with an emphasis on solar thermal district heating, which is being prepared by\u0026nbsp;the Korean Government, Korea District Heating Corporation and Yujin Energy.\u0026nbsp;\nAs one of six accelerators of the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)\u0026nbsp;Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform, the District Energy in Cities Initiative\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;a multi-stakeholder partnership coordinated by UNEP. It\u0026nbsp;is supporting market transformation efforts to shift the heating and cooling sector to energy efficient and renewable energy solutions currently in 14 countries, Serbia being\u0026nbsp;one of the pilots. The Initiative supports local and national governments to build local know-how and implement enabling policies that will accelerate investment in modern \u2013 low-carbon and climate resilient \u2013 district energy systems.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Budjism.%20Belgrade.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-10-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/16\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Carbon Forward 2020: Join the conference online","nid":"35564","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/carbon-forward-2020-join-conference-online","Body":"14-15 October, Carbon Forward 2020\u0026nbsp;\nIn order for countries and companies to support the Paris Agreement and honour commitments to achieve Net-Zero carbon by 2050, they need to know how. Carbon Forward 2020 will bring together carbon market expertise and talent from across the governmental, finance, energy, transport and aviation sectors to show you the way. Delegates will join those experts to discuss the risks and opportunities associated with constantly evolving climate change landscape.\u0026nbsp;In the EU ETS, emitters, regulators and investors need to understand the impacts of reduced free allocations, changing energy fundamentals and how the post-2020 reforms will alter everything once again. Beyond the EU ETS, existing and new environmental markets are growing in importance, prominence and financial risk both in Europe and around the world.\nDelegates will discover practical solutions that can help manage the financial risks of cutting carbon emissions across different industries as well as how companies are cutting their emissions. Carbon Forward will give you the opportunity to network with policy makers, industrials, trade associations, traders, analysts, and other environmental markets sector professionals.\nAgenda: https:\/\/carbonforward.zohobackstage.com\/CarbonForward2020#\/agenda?day=2\u2026\n\nSpeakers: https:\/\/carbonforward.zohobackstage.com\/CarbonForward2020#\/speakers?lan\u2026;\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Picture1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-10-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/13\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Vienna Energy Forum: Join the Virtual Series","nid":"35563","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/vienna-energy-forum-join-virtual-series","Body":"The\u0026nbsp;Vienna Energy Forum (VEF) Virtual Series\u0026nbsp;is a sequence of virtual consultations assembled in anticipation of the 2021 Vienna Energy Forum. It is designed as a platform with the overarching goal of progressing recommendations and delivering policy briefs with action-oriented solutions in targeted locations. The Series will assist countries around the world to align their recovery efforts with an Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development.\nGuided by the theme\u0026nbsp;\u0022Accelerating Energy Transition,\u0022\u0026nbsp;the 2021 edition of the Series will explore the pathways that stimulate demand and promote economic recovery in three end-use sectors: food systems, industry and products\u2014co-led by UNIDO, FAO, UNEP and SEforALL.\nThe\u0026nbsp;October Edition\u0026nbsp;launch dates are:\n-October 7 Food System Track\n-October 14 Industry Track\n-October 21 Product Track\nThe culmination of the VEF Series will witness the launch of three global programmes addressing the needs of developing countries and emerging economies, and unlocking opportunities to pursue the energy nexus with the three end-use sectors.\nAdditionally, the outputs of the consultations will shape the discussions of the 2021 Vienna Energy Forum and feed into relevant events, including the SEforALL Forum, the High-level Political Forum, G20, COP26 and the High-level Dialogue on Energy.\nScheduled to produce eight virtual sessions per track, from October 2020 to May 2021, the VEF Virtual Series will gather selected representatives from the private sector, academia, think-tanks, NGOs, CSOs and Governments.\nFor more information, please visit here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.viennaenergyforum.org\/vef-virtual-series\nExpression of Interest:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.viennaenergyforum.org\/content\/expression-interest\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9639.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-10-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/12\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Deadline extended. CTCN seeking experts: Project in Timor-Leste","nid":"35557","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/deadline-extended-ctcn-seeking-experts-project-timor-leste","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the implementation of the following technical assistance:\nEnabling Readiness for Capacity Building on Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV in Timor-Leste.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline to express the interest:\u0026nbsp;1 February, 2021\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nFor more information, please visit here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/120601\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Nigeria.Monica.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222021-01-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/15\/2021 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Bangladesh: Identified promising and low-cost technologies for purification of saline water","nid":"35549","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-bangladesh-identified-promising-and-low-cost-technologies-purification","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) assisted Bangladesh to identify and prioritize saline water purification technologies at household level and low-cost durable housing technologies applicable for coastal areas.\n\nIn Bangladesh, due to sea-level rise, saline water intrusion in the coastal areas is increasing significantly while fresh water flow from the upper riparian countries is gradually decreasing. As a result, most of the land areas are becoming saturated with saline water, and potable water is becoming scarcer. Collecting fresh water is becoming a major task for women and children in poor households. \u0026nbsp;Low-cost climate resilient housing is another important issue for the coastal people of Bangladesh. The houses made of low quality materials can not last long.\n\n\u201cField visit and stakeholder and expert consultations helped critically review existing water purification technologies barriers and discuss the technology solutions. We are considering now to prepare a concept note to get the funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF)\u201d, noted Dr. A.K.M. Rafique Ahammed from the\u0026nbsp;Department of Environment, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,\u0026nbsp;the National Designated Entity of the CTCN.\u0026nbsp;\n\nSustainable water purification technology options have been defined based on the environmental and socio-economic factors in consultation with global experts, different NGOs and local and national governments. \u0026nbsp;\nThe project was implemented by the partners from South Korea (Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, the\u0026nbsp;Green Technology Center\u0026nbsp;and the Glory \u0026amp; Tech).\u0026nbsp;\nPlease read more here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMGL3569.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-10-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/07\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New CTCN publication: The role of the CTCN as a climate technology and innovation matchmaker for developing countries","nid":"35545","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcn-publication-role-ctcn-climate-technology-and-innovation-matchmaker","Body":"Publication by Woo Jin Lee * and Rose Mwebaza\nIn this paper, the role of a matchmaker in transferring climate technologies to developing countries was explored from the perspective of open innovation. As the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change\u2019s Technology Mechanism, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) has strong convening power amongst the stakeholders who are responsible for climate actions in their country. Our research identified that the CTCN has successfully provided \u201c4 openness\u201d models (open network, open request for Technical Assistance, open technology transfer and finance, and open knowledge for the public) to global partners through its technical assistance (TA) services. Then, on the basis of previous empirical Technical Assistance data and network management a new open innovation model was proposed by considering the CTCN matchmaking activities with key stakeholders (innovation networks) during the climate technology transfer processes. This model explains that the role of the CTCN and innovation networks such as academia\/research institutions, governments, and the private sector can be interpreted as outside-in innovation at the first technology outsourcing stage, coupled innovation at the second technology research, development, and demonstration (RD\u0026amp;D) stage, and inside-out innovation at the third technology diffusion stage. Moreover, further matchmaker\u2019s approaches for supporting developing countries to establish a conducive and sustainable innovation system were suggested for the extension of the\u0026nbsp;new model.\n\u0026nbsp;\nInnovation during Climate Technology Transfer: 4 Openness\nThe CTCN has three core services: (1) providing technical assistance (TA) at the request of developing countries, (2) creating access to information and knowledge on climate technologies, and (3) organizing outreach and networking activities among climate technology stakeholders. Here, we focus on \u201copenness\u201d within the CTCN services to exemplify the aspect of open innovation model: (1) open network with various actors like academic\/research institutions, governments, private sectors for agile use of external resources, (2) open requesting the climate issues from developing countries (country-driven request), (3) open technology transfer and finance, and (4) open knowledge for public.\nOpen Network: Innovative Triple Helix\nA key component of the CTCN is its network. The network consists of a variety of climate technology experts\/institutions that can engage in the CTCN\u2019s activities to deliver climate solutions at the requests of developing countries, using their technical knowledge and expertise. As of March 2020, 554 organizations from 90 countries participate in the network, and among them private sector organizations are the most numerous (48%), followed by research and academic organizations (22%), non-governmental organizations (11%), not-for-profit organizations (7%), and public sector organizations (7%). Through our own category on their expertise, 99 organizations (about 20%) were selected as the innovative network members, which participated in Tas for innovative technology development and transfer as demonstrated in the table below.\nTable. Example of key activities of technical assistance\u0026nbsp;for scaling up innovation.\n\n\n\n\nType of Service\n\n\nTA Examples\n\n\nInnovation Features\n\n\n\n\nI. Technology Outsourcing\n\n\nHarnessing wind energy in south Benin\n\n\nNew wind turbine system generating 7.7 GWh\/y (200,000 people supply) and cutting 5 kilotons of CO2e\n\n\n\n\nPhotovoltaic solar cell design and manufacturing in Iran\n\n\nAnalysis on current local PV technology status and gap for market creation\n\n\n\n\nBenchmarking Energy \u0026amp; GHGs intensity in Metal Industry of Thailand\n\n\nTechnologies using low Nox regenerative combustion\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\nII. Technology RD\u0026amp;D\n\n\nTechnology of Photovoltaic Solar Cell Design and Manufacturing\n\n\nInnovative Solar PV R\u0026amp;D\n\n\n\n\nScaling-up sustainable wood fuel systems in the Pwani, Lindi, and Mtwara regions of Tanzania\n\n\nCharcoal production for cooking and heating, Improved Cook Stoves\n\n\n\n\nIII. Technology Diffusion\n\n\nIncubating Climate Technologies in Small and Medium Enterprises in Chile\n\n\nEngagement of 31 micro, small, and medium enterprises and Green Investment Banks for agricultural market creation\n\n\n\n\nIntegrated Agroforestry policy in Belize\n\n\nIdentification of mechanisms with the private sector for promotion of agroforestry and mainstream women participation in agroforestry\n\n\n\n\nDevelopment of a circular economy road maps in Latin America and the Caribbean\n\n\nCountry road map as a management tool for implementation with the private sector, in order to create new business models and job creation\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN acts upon local and national ownership and country-driven needs, so the establishment of a National Designated Entity (NDE), a focal point of the CTCN under the TM, is an initial step for all stakeholders to engage into the network. The appropriate roles of NDEs in technology innovation include any actions that assist the stakeholders in meeting public good objectives that cannot be accomplished by the CTCN alone without government participation or leadership. As of March 2020, 161 countries had nominated their NDEs to communicate with the CTCN. The CTCN activities promote innovation along the technology cycle, balancing NDEs\u2019 adaptation and mitigation priorities in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, by managing national requests for TA (for developing countries), facilitating engagement in the network, and coordinating regional and global peer learning, collaboration, reporting, and feedback.\nFuture Innovation for Climate Technology Transfer\nPreviously, we observed that the CTCN has successfully accomplished open innovation throughout its entire TA processes by collaborating with key stakeholders within innovation network at stages from technology outsourcing (1st Stage), technology RD\u0026amp;D and finance (2nd Stage), to technology diffusion (3rd Stage). However, in order to accelerate innovation as an effective and efficient matchmaker for climate technology transfer, there is a need to support developing countries to strengthen their NIS. This implies that the ultimate role of the CTCN should be emphasized as a \u201cmatchmaker for NIS\u201d within innovation networks at the 3rd Stage by engaging new innovation policies both at the 1st and 2nd Stages. Establishment of the NIS is essential for enhancing developing countries\u2019 capacity to develop, deploy, and diffuse climate technologies. Also, it is required to support continued technological improvement and adaptation to regional needs. As previously mentioned, in the NIS, technology innovation should be sustainable and diffusible and enable active linkage between the actors through effective matchmaking. Thus, based on our new open innovation model, we discuss futuristic roles of the CTCN in climate technology transfer as an innovative matchmaker within the context of the three components of the NIS establishment in developing countries: actors, institutional contexts, and linkages.\nNew Actor\u2019s Engagement\nIn order to boost the matchmaker roles for technology diffusion, the CTCN should employ more innovative features at the 1st Stage, aiming to engage more governments through their NDEs and new academic\/research institutions\/private sectors within the TA services. For enhanced NDEs\u2019 participation, instead of filling in a template for TA requests, developing countries can submit their requests using a \u0026nbsp;video file sharing their climate challenges and issues, which takes less time and effort than preparing TA requests. Regarding the requested climate TA, several candidates (service providers from the public and private sectors) compete with each other by presenting their proposals in an open competition event. Through this, fair and transparent competition under a judging committee comprising various external stakeholders such as NDEs, FM entities, and the most innovative actors from the private sector with market-pull viewpoints, can be selected as TA service providers, \u201cdemonstrators or deployers\u201d or \u201cincubators or accelerators.\u201d\nInstitutional Context\nIn order to enhance coupled innovation during the 2nd Stage of technology RD\u0026amp;D and finance, it is important for the CTCN to identify more national information of developing countries i.e., the national needs, priorities, and gaps related to the NIS, and to catalyze the enabling environment by considering their multiple barriers such as policy, legislation, regulations, economy, finance, market, technology, society, etc. From an institutional point of view, the CTCN has identified the multidimensional nature of the barriers for technology development and transfer, and also proposed policies, strategies, and initiatives to developing countries as an enabler to tackle them.\nThus, as an innovative matchmaker for technology transfer, the CTCN needs to support especially the learning processes to reduce risk and helping technology providers to transform inventions into technologies that meet economic or societal needs of developing countries by engaging new innovative actors at a developing country\u2019s request on strengthening NIS. For this purpose, the CTCN is recommended to establish a new framework of technology RD\u0026amp;D, assigning participants as innovative actors such as \u201cdemonstrators or deployers\u201d and \u201cincubators or accelerators\u201d at the 2nd Stage. Firstly, the roles of the former innovative actors are to outsource the \u201cinnovative, but overlooked climate technology\u201d from developed countries, and then widely demonstrate or deploy for modification to local contexts of developing countries under the less complicated regulation. This means that those technologies are to be easily \u201clocalized\u201d in developing countries under the flexibility of local institutional regulatory frameworks.\nFurthermore, a well-defined business model for those technologies in developing countries can be developed by the\u0026nbsp; innovative actors of incubators and accelerators. Such models can be used to mobilize further funding from private investors like business angels, venture capitalists (VCs), and initial public offerings (IPOs). They are expected to participate in establishing stable business-friendly environment, for the NIS through \u201cinside-out\u201d innovation under external market-pull policy. Successful engagement of potential private investors in the framework of collaborative RD\u0026amp;D is another exogenous and effective \u201cincentive\u201d to accelerate growth and achieve market leadership, provided or organized by the innovation network.\u0026nbsp;\nLinkages\nAs a final component for NIS, linkages mean more interactions and relations between new participants and the institutional context within NIS. Throughout the CTCN\u2019s core mandate, they can be done by preparing several initiatives on \u201ccoupled innovation\u201d with local endogenous capacity engagement, building entrepreneurship, and incubation\/acceleration at the 2nd Stage of technology RD\u0026amp;D and finance. Harmonized RD\u0026amp;D with the needs of the local partners is a key factor of the successful \u201ccoupled innovation\u201d process for the ultimate establishment of NIS.\nWith the aim to strengthen the capacity of local industrial small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and create the industrial SME markets from climate technologies, the CTCN is running SME clinics in developing countries. Potential approaches are: (1) strengthening policy frameworks that support the scaling up of specific climate technologies in a country; (2) incubator program to support them with business plan development, strategic partnerships, or financing; (3) capacity building related to the operation of a specific technology; (4) development of a local service provider who can support the SME cluster with legal matters, communications, or storage facilities; (5) funding scheme development with local financial institutions for the take up of the selected climate technologies identified; and (6) demonstration project of selected climate technology. Two projects for industrial SME clusters in Kenya and Tanzania are actively on going by the support of the CTCN together with Kenya climate innovation center.\n\n\n\n\nKenya\u2019s SME Clinic provides business development services for small entrepreneurs\nDue to poor access to credit, small business owners in the country face challenges including low access to new markets, investment readiness and the lack of capacity and technical know-how on setting up systems necessary for growing their business. Data by the Central Bank of Kenya shows about 46 per cent of SMEs in Kenya close within a year of founding, and another 15 per cent in the year after that, unable to solve business-related challenges. SME Clinic, as one-stop shop, will be looking to tackle these challenges by putting together business development service providers in one space to not only reduce operational costs incurred by SMEs but create ease of doing business. Small business owners will benefit from access to 17 domain experts including Strategy, Finance, Legal, Human Resource Management, Process mapping, Marketing, Sales, Branding, Customer Service, Debt Collection, ICT, and Automation, all under one roof. They will also access training for their employees on soft and hard skills, access to a network of peers as well as exposure to other ecosystem actors including investors.\n\n\n\n\nMoreover, for more outreach activities of innovation at the 3rd Stage of technology diffusion for new market formation and knowledge sharing, it is worthwhile to note that climate technologies can be converged with so-called, emerging digital technologies, i.e., machine learning, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain technology. These emerging technologies can enhance information transparency, increase automation, and enable direct interactions between stakeholder groups by creating a trusted information layer by combining IoT sensors (data collection), machine learning (verification and analysis), and blockchain technology (distribution and execution).\nEspecially, blockchain acts as a decentralizing technology platform that creates innovative business and governance models. These innovative models are particularly relevant for SME businesses in developing countries, which are disproportionally constrained by financial and informational barriers. By addressing these barriers, emerging technologies offer developing countries the opportunity to leapfrog into innovative systems to accelerate sustainable development and climate action. Previously, innovative early warning systems for enhancing climate resilience were developed in Thailand\u0026nbsp;by connecting various digital technologies with software (SW) modelling and associated climate data.\nAlso, these IT-incorporated TA results can be transformed to various types of outcomes on the CTCN\u2019s website e.g., innovation reports, TA stories by social media, and SW products for on-line pay-as-you-go applications like waste-to-energy simulation tool, climate monitoring system, coastal hazard risk management system, etc. Therefore, with more IT connectivity to KMS, the CTCN can distribute more transparent and automated services by providing \u201cone-stop technology transfer shop\u201d on the website for developing countries seeking climate solutions through: (1) on-line requesting (from government, public), (2) auto reviewing and selecting best implementors for response plans\/direct proposals by open competition events, (3) auto matchmaking based on artificial intelligence for analyzing or executing big data (about the requested climate issues, diverse local contexts, innovative solutions by Network) gathered at virtual cloud server, from various local IoT sensors within blockchain security, and (4) growth in technology from laboratory to up-scaling for new businesses with linkage to further supports.\n\n\n\nRead the full article here.\n\n\n\n*This work was supported by secondment program in Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Republic of Korea\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Innovation%20publication.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-10-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/05\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 8 new Network members","nid":"35539","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-8-new-network-members","Body":"8 new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in January. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. The Centre also serves as a platform for Network members to share their solutions and experience via the CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;events such as the CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nDar Al Omran Infrastructure \u0026amp; Environment (DAOIE): private sector organization, specialising in infrastructure, environment and urbanisation, Jordan\nOneWorld Sustainable Investments (OW): sustainable development organisation focused on building social, economic, and institutional resilience in the context of climate and resource constraints, South Africa\nArtelys: independent company specialised in optimization, decision support and modeling, France\nTechnology Transfer South South Cooperation Centre: \u0026nbsp;was launched in Beijing with approval of Ministry of Science and Technology and jointly formulated by ACCA21 and UNDP. The Centre is aiming at: establishing technology transfer platform and database to enable match-making of the demands and supplies of technology transfers, and to provide the South-South cooperation partners with suitable solutions for sustainable development technology; China\nProVeg e.V.: non-governmental organization, works on reducing the production and consumption of animal products by 50% and helps accelerating the shift towards more sustainable and resilient food systems\u0026nbsp;; Germany\nANSOFFS CONSULTING LIMITED: strategy management consulting organization offering strategic success solutions to a broad range of industry sectors including the climate change sector organizations of all nature and size in Africa; Kenya\nMonenco Iran: private sector organization, provides engineering, consultancy and supervision services in a broad range of target markets including renewable and cogeneration and distributed generation; Iran\nRegional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development: inter-governmental organization, provides services that strengthen its member States and stakeholders\u2019 capacity through generation, application and dissemination of geo-information and allied technologies for sustainable development; Kenya\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;Download the\u0026nbsp;Network application, complete it and send to\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-05-22_10-45-20.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-10-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/02\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"World Biogas Association (WBA) and CTCN Panel: 8 October","nid":"35538","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/world-biogas-association-wba-and-ctcn-panel-8-october","Body":"The biogas industry is growing rapidly worldwide, which presents exciting new opportunities to grasp as well as challenges to explore and overcome together. The World Biogas Summit will address key aspects of the role of the biogas industry in the green recovery. The agenda includes the following panel sessions:\n\nFinancing a Sustainable Future with biogas at its heart\nHow to achieve the Net Zero Reality: AD in the city\nSaving the world\u2019s soils: digestate and soil health\nNorth America and Canada: the huge potential of AD in the worlds\u2019 second biggest energy market\nFood Waste collections across the World: The untapped potential\nBiogas in the Global South\n\nPanel: Biogas in the Global South, presented by WBA and CTCN\n14:00-16:00 CEST, 8 October 2020\nThe Climate Technology and Climate Network is hosted by UNEP and UNIDO and works on helping low to middle income countries and its members with technical assistance, information exchange and networking in the field of technology-related climate change actions. Among the technology the CTCN offers support on are agriculture and forestry, water and waste management, renewable energy and energy efficiency.\nThis session will look at biogas installations suitable for developing countries and will include presentations from WBA members with experience in building and operating biogas plants in economically less developed nations. They will present the projects they have built and explain the challenges overcome and the successes achieved.\nSpeakers include:\nDavid Newman, Chair, World Biogas Association\nTomoo Machiba, Deputy Director, CTCN\nJaime Mart\u00ed Herrero, Honorary Council, RedBioLac\nRedBioLAC is a network of institutions in applied research and organisations disseminating biodigestion technologies among others. They stimulate anaerobic treatment development and organic waste management as strategies to improve the welfare of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean.\nRicardo M\u00fcller, Analyst of Biogas Industry Technology, CIBiog\u00e1s\nCIBiog\u00e1s is a science and technology institution in Brazil dedicated to the development of biogas as a clean and competitive energy resource. They have a wide range of case studies including project financed by The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Trust Fund.\nChristopher Maloney, Global Head, Organics Diversion, Eisenmann\nEisenmann is an American company building biogas plants worldwide. In this session, Christopher will report on the company\u2019s experience in China.\nAlberto Borello, Secretary General, \u0026nbsp;SABIA\nSABIA is the Southern African Biogas Industries Association. Alberto will share the association\u2019s experiences in South Africa.\nBa\u015far Beyazo\u011flu, Chairman - CEO\u200b, Renesco\nRenesco has built many plants in Turkey using cow waste as a feedstock.\nTo register for this event, please\u0026nbsp;register for The World Biogas Summit 6-8 October, and book this session. Registration is free: https:\/\/expoware.io\/world-biogas-summit\nPlease send any enquiries to: cheryl.murdoch@adbioresources.org.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9494_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-10-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/01\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Op-ed by CTCN Director. Greener Africa: Women \u2013 The face of a digital and green revolution?","nid":"35537","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/op-ed-ctcn-director-greener-africa-women-face-digital-and-green-revolution","Body":"By Rose Mwebaza, Director of the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN)\nThis Op-Ed is part of a series of pieces produced for a United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) project on Green Transformation in the wake of Covid-19 recovery, in collaboration with the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the African Union Commission (AUC), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and other partners.\u0026nbsp;\nAfrica\u2019s digital revolution is gathering strength, buoyed by the continent\u2019s success as the world\u2019s pioneer in mobile money. In 2019, African technology start-ups, especially in Fintech (financial technology), raised a record level of venture capital \u2013 close to half a billion dollars.\nThe continent has registered some of the world\u2019s fastest internet penetration and usage rates and has increased the volume of cashless transactions and the extent of financial inclusion. However, digitalisation is not happening at uniform pace or scale and women are the missing face of Africa\u2019s digital revolution.\nGap to fill\nThere is ample evidence of a widening digital gender gap in sub-Saharan Africa, with only 18% of women with access to the internet compared with 25% of men, according to the International Telecommunication Union. Similarly, women\u2019s participation is low in Africa\u2019s digital industry as end-users and as developers \u2013 women form a mere 30% of content creators, coders and entrepreneurs.\nIn contrast, women\u2019s presence is evident in the informal economy which constitutes between 60% and 80% of Africa\u2019s total economic activity. According to the International Labour Organization, about 84% of female non-agricultural workers in sub-Saharan Africa work in the informal economy compared with 63% of male non-agricultural workers.\nAfrican women are also the majority in the uneducated and poor segments of the population, held back by a combination of forces that deprive them of equitable access to knowledge, skills and economic opportunities. Women are disproportionately affected and doubly exposed \u2013 they have a dominant role in food production but limited access to digital technology and the critical climate information services that would \u0026nbsp;boost their adaptive capacity.\nDigital connection = Green future\n\u0026nbsp;\nRecognising the need for a digitally connected Africa to drive the continent\u2019s transition to a green future, the African Union drew up a Digital Transformation Strategy (2020-2030) for an integrated and inclusive digital society and economy, with every African digitally empowered and connected by 2030.\nWith less than 10 years to achieve this AU target along with the Sustainable Development Goals and facing the need for immediate and long-term responses to climate change, Africa must ask itself what it needs to do to accelerate progress.\u0026nbsp;\nKey to achieving these goals\n\nThe obvious beginning to a comprehensive answer lies in education and economic empowerment for women.\nThey constitute over 50% of the population, they are proven managers, resourceful entrepreneurs and reliable in repaying business loans yet they are somehow marginalised. Africa\u2019s women and youth must all be ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and they are the force that will ensure momentum for Africa\u2019s transformation.\nIn the same vein, Africa\u2019s green agenda should focus on the people at the forefront of climate change, providing policy and investment support to women in particular.\nWomen are already active players in clean energy, food production, and ecosystem restoration and protection projects. These are areas that have the potential to generate $320bn across sub-Saharan Africa every year by 2030, according to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former World Bank Managing Director.\nWomen should also be active players in the digitalisation that is disrupting entire industries and societies even as it opens up new avenues for value creation and livelihoods. Similarly, we need to disrupt our thinking to bridge the digital gender gap and tap into women\u2019s transformative potential.\nThis means revising policies and redirecting investments while reconfiguring digital tools and solutions to serve the excluded majority first, instead of last. Doing so will yield tremendous socio-economic dividends by providing women with new opportunities beyond access and connectivity.\nDigital commerce, for example, is a natural progression for women who are already so active in retail and wholesale trading and distribution, especially in a context of increased regional integration.\nWide support needed\n\nThe EU Green Deal, along with the EU digital agenda, should support Africa\u2019s quest to deliver the benefits of a digitally-driven green agenda that leaves no one behind. The linkages between the digitalisation and green agendas offer the right partnership framework that will create the conditions for unleashing women\u2019s potential in the shaping of a digitalised and green Africa.\nExperience from CTCN Technical Assistance, \u0026nbsp;shows that green and digital technologies are not gender neutral and delivering the EU Green Deal and Digital Agenda demands that everyone\u2019s experience and skills are utilized. Women commonly face higher risks and greater burdens from the impacts of climate change and overall environmental degradation; therefore, their needs must be addressed to ensure effective and equitable Green actions.\nWomen also bring new perspectives and innovations in identifying and implementing solutions especially in the digitization space. Therefore, all action needs to ensure that women and men are both engaged in decision-making processes, development and use of green and digital technologies, and benefit from the outcomes.\nRead more here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Africa%20digital.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-09-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/30\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"3 New CTCN Vacancies: Apply now","nid":"35535","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/3-new-ctcn-vacancies-apply-now","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking:\n\nKnowledge Management System Analyst. Deadline for applications: 12 October 2020\n\nThrough the work of the incumbent, the structure and content of the CTCN knowledge management system will be up to date and user-friendly, and CTCN\u2019s knowledge sharing activities will deliver utility to key CTCN stakeholders in climate technology transfer issues. The Centre will implement its monitoring and evaluation system to manage its impact data and report on its activities.\u0026nbsp; Procurement and administrative coordination of knowledge services and various contracts will enable efficient delivery of intended impacts.\nThe Consultant will act under the direct supervision of the Knowledge and Communications Manager. He\/she will\u0026nbsp;support the maintenance and improvement of CTCN\u2019s internal web-based knowledge management system (KMS) and public website in coordination with relevant web developers and IT service providers;\u0026nbsp;Support the development and organization of CTCN outreach and knowledge sharing activities and events;\u0026nbsp;Support the development and implementation of CTCN monitoring \u0026amp; evaluation system, etc.\u0026nbsp;\nApply here.\n\nKnowledge and\u0026nbsp;Research Consultant. Deadline for applications:\u0026nbsp;12 October 2020\n\nThe Consultant will act under the direct supervision of the Knowledge and Communications Manager.\u0026nbsp;The result of the consultant\u2019s services will support the development of key knowledge products including programme documents, reports, graphs and other visualizations, and knowledge sharing publications on climate technology transfer, and cross-sectoral areas, so that the initiative\u2019s know-how, information and experience is shared inside and outside the organization with clients, partners, and stakeholders. The consultant\u2019s services will also result in analysis and communication of CTCN M\u0026amp;E results for communication and reporting purposes and knowledge generation purposes.\nApply here.\n\nNetwork Consultant.\u0026nbsp;Deadline for applications:\u0026nbsp;12 October 2020\n\nThe Consultant will act under the direct supervision of the Knowledge and Communications Manager. The result of the consultant\u2019s services will be the support for an active and engaged Network, a vibrant and well-functioning online capacity building program, and the assistance with technical assistance activities.\nApply here.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019_09_30_UN_Gruppe_Foto_Portr%E2%94%9C%C2%AAt_0038.%20small_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-09-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/29\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF) online\/ September 28-October 2, October 7-8","nid":"35531","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/innovation-cool-earth-forum-icef-online-september-28-october-2-october-7-8","Body":"Since 2014, every year the Government of Japan has hosted the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF), gathering international leading figures tackling climate change through technological innovation in Tokyo, Japan.Initiated by Japan\u2019s former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, ICEF brings the world\u2019s best minds together to solve the 21st century\u2019s greatest environmental challenges.\nThe ICEF\u2019s mission is to nurture discussion and collaboration among participants and to disseminate innovations in energy and environmental technology to participants and beyond.\nThe ICEF 7th Annual Meeting will be held ONLINE from late September to early October. This year, ICEF is offering a more interactive experience of the program with access to live streaming of key events.\n\nSeptember 28 - October 2, 2020\uff1e Concurrent sessions\nOctober 7 - 8, 2020\uff1e Opening session, Plenary sessions, Side events (Top 10 Innovations, Roadmap Project), Closing session\n\nHosts: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)\nProgram (tentative):\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.icef-forum.org\/program\/\nParticipants: Approximately 1,000 invited researchers, businesspersons, and policymakers from around the world\n\nParticipation fee: It requiers registration and is free of charge\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9640.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-09-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/28\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNIDO webinar. Digital transformation from above. The role of drones in agriculture and forestry","nid":"35529","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unido-webinar-digital-transformation-above-role-drones-agriculture-and","Body":"25 September, 14:00-15:00 (CET)\nSpecial Webinar Series\nInclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development In the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution \nUnmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) (commonly referred to as drones) have become increasingly relevant for agriculture. Drones can collect useful spatial data to carry out more accurate yield projections, improve production and identify crop diseases, pests, and weeds. They can also be programmed to spray precise doses of pesticides and herbicides, without compacting the soil and in areas difficult to reach, like steep slopes. \u0026nbsp;This webinar examines the potential and limitations of drones in the agriculture and forestry sectors, particularly within the context of developing countries.\nRegister here.\nWant to know more about Industry 4.0?\u0026nbsp;Online Training\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Drone.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-09-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/25\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Tanzania: Developing domestic solar water pumping model","nid":"35521","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-tanzania-developing-domestic-solar-water-pumping-model","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is assisting Tanzania to develop a domestic solar water pumping model. The company from South Korea, Yujin Energy Technology, is implementing this project\u0026nbsp;through pro bono support provided by the Government of Korea.\nPumping of water for domestic and productive uses has been difficult to maintain in Tanzania. This challenge is highly attributed to the higher costs of pumping water using conventional means such as diesel generators and electricity. A solar PV based water pumping system was designed and implemented on a pilot basis in a village in Tanzania.\nDuring the first mission, a site survey was conducted to determine the targets of the pilot system installation, along with project inception to public stakeholders in Tanzania. A site survey was conducted in 7 villages in the Mpwapwa district in the Dodoma region, and as a result, a borehole well in Nghambi village was selected. At the time of the site survey, the manual pump of the borehole well was broken and was not working, so the people could not get water.\n\u201cAfter the first mission, a pumping test was conducted on the borehole tube well in Nghambi village, and it was confirmed that it had a sufficient quantity of water. Also, at this time, the broken manual pump was repaired so that the residents could use the water\u201d, noted Mr. Hoon Kim, Yujin Energy Technology.\nThis second mission was to install a pilot solar water pumping system in the Nghambi village. After the installation of the steel structure was completed, the local contractor\u0027s technicians arrived and installed PV panels on the roof of the village\u0027s dispensary, removed the manual pump from the borehole well, and installed a submersible pump. After installing the PV panel control system, the submersible pump could be operated, allowing people to receive water conveniently. A lot of people in the village voluntarily participated in the installation of steel structures, water tanks, and submersible pumps. Since the solar power generation system and the submersible pump were procured locally and installed by a sub-contracted local company, operation and maintenance is expected to be possible for a long time in the future.\n\u201cAfter the installation of the water tank was completed, the piping work and the installation of the water purification system arrived from South Korea was in progress. People were satisfied that they could conveniently secure water without additional electricity bills using solar power, and they were able to drink clean water through the water purification system and were very satisfied with the taste of the water\u201d, explained Mr. Hoon Kim.\nThis pilot system is capable of supplying water of 20,000 liters per day and is capable of supplying water to 800-1000 residents based on the water supply standard of Tanzania. Dr. Gerald Majella Kafuku, the CTCN National Designated Entity in Tanzania, was satisfied with the configuration scheme applied to this pilot system and paid attention to the development of a scale-up system capable of supplying water to villages with a population of 5,000 to 10,000 in the future.\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20200830_153452.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-09-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/24\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-water-pumps\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar water pumps\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Jamaica: Strengthening collaboration with academia","nid":"35520","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-jamaica-strengthening-collaboration-academia","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is assisting Jamaica with the identification of a multidisciplinary research and technological development (R\u0026amp;TD) agenda that incorporates collaboration with academia, R\u0026amp;TD centers and the private sector. The aim is to support the achievement of climate change targets in the key sectors identified in relevant policy frameworks, including the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)\u0026nbsp;and the National Development Plan \u2013 Vision 2030.\nJamaica\u00b4s energy matrix shows a distinct dependence on fossil fuels, which makes it challenging to move forward in complying with the NDCs goals. However, the transformation of the energy matrix faces many challenges. For electricity generation the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies, for example, during the generation and storage of energy, is limited by the high costs involved in acquiring equipment, which limits its diffusion, in addition to facing grid integration problems. Furthermore, there is also the heavy weight of highly fuel-demanding activities within the economy where a majority of the energy consumption corresponds to transport and industry. This situation creates a need to consolidate research and technological development (R\u0026amp;TD) capacities to guarantee an adequate transfer assimilation and deployment of the acquired technology, in order to achieve an appropriate mastery of them.\nIt is expected that this project will contribute to the\u0026nbsp;improvement and technological development aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing GHGs.\nRead more here.\u0026nbsp;\nMore about other CTCN technical assistance projects here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Jamaica.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-09-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/23\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN helping Sri Lanka to develop Kurunegala as a climate-smart city","nid":"35518","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-helping-sri-lanka-develop-kurunegala-climate-smart-city","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is helping Sri Lanka\u0026nbsp;to establish a \u201cclimate-smart\u201d city framework\u0026nbsp;in close cooperation with the city stakeholders in the municipality. The first part that was related to development of an urban adaptation action plan on water scarcity and heat stress for Kurunegala has been completed based on pro-bono support from the Government of the Republic of Korea.\n\u201cThe recommendations were provided considering the context and particular locations within the Kurunegala city. These were further fine-tuned by the stakeholders based on practicality and economic aspects\u201d, noted Dr. R.D.S.Jayathunga, Director of Climate Change Secretariat, the National Designated Entity of the CTCN.\nThe recommendations will be integrated by different authorities into their programs. The Ministry of Environment and Wildlife Resources\u0026nbsp;showcased this project at the annual event which discussed the best practices of climate related projects.\nAt the moment the CTCN is implementing\u0026nbsp;the second phase of this project\u0026nbsp;that is related to waste, transport and energy management, which is also pro-bono supported by the Government of the Republic of Korea.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Kurunegala.%20.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-09-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/21\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"News from IRENA: Innovation week 2020","nid":"35517","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/news-irena-innovation-week-2020","Body":"IRENA Innovation Week 2020\n05 \u2013 08 October 2020\u0026nbsp;|Virtual\nBuilding on the IRENA Innovation Weeks in\u0026nbsp;2016\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;2018, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) invites\u0026nbsp;to the\u0026nbsp;third IRENA Innovation Week\u0026nbsp;\u2013 this time a virtual gathering of leading policy makers, innovators, developers and investors from across IRENA\u2019s diverse global membership, convened to explore how systemic innovative solutions can support\u0026nbsp;the use of renewables in the energy-end-use sectors of transport \u0026amp; industry.\nInnovation Week 2020 \u2013 what to expect:\n\nSupported by insights from IRENA\u2019s analysis and work on the ground, informed by the experience of recent projects and drawing on the expertise of a diverse range of speakers and attendees, IRENA Innovation Week 2020 will\u0026nbsp;explore the challenges and the emerging innovations\u0026nbsp;in technology, business models and system operation that can support the decarbonisation of the end-use sectors.\nWith renewables now the most cost-effective option for new power generation in much of the world,\u0026nbsp;the significantly increased use of renewable-electricity in the end-use sectors of transport, industry and buildings, is a viable and attractive option. IRENA\u2019s analysis indicates that electricity will need to provide over 40% of final energy demand in end-use sectors by 2050.\nThe use of\u0026nbsp;biomass, green hydrogen and synthetic-renewable-fuels\u0026nbsp;can all play an important role in decarbonising key industrial sectors such as the petrochemicals, iron \u0026amp; steel production, as well in transport and as a potential replacement for natural gas use.\u0026nbsp;IRENA\u2019s scenario\u0026nbsp;shows that a five-fold increase of biofuels would be needed by 2050 and over a hundred-fold increase in hydrogen production.\nIRENA Innovation Week 2020 will\u0026nbsp;showcase emerging solutions from around the world\u0026nbsp;and help identify the actions needed to fully unlock renewables potential in the end-use sectors.\n\nPlease follow the\u0026nbsp;link to register. To follow updates on the programme and speakers, visit\u0026nbsp;innovationweek.irena.org. Contact us at\u0026nbsp;innovationweek@irena.org\u0026nbsp;for any other enquires.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Iran.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-09-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/18\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"International Renewable Energy Agency","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"News from CTCN partners: Virtual training of the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities (EPIC) Asia","nid":"35515","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/news-ctcn-partners-virtual-training-educational-partnerships-innovation","Body":"The EPIC-Network (EPIC-N), a partner of the Global Adaptation Network (GAN),\u0026nbsp;connects communities with universities\u0026nbsp;to build climate-resilience\u0026nbsp;in respective local cities, using its own unique model that links university resources with real city needs.\nThe online EPIC-Asia workshop, available to cities and universities in the Asia-Pacific region, will take place on\u0026nbsp;8-9 March 2021. The workshop will provide a unique opportunity for you to be\u0026nbsp;paired\u0026nbsp;with\u0026nbsp;a\u0026nbsp;university researcher\/faculty member\/local government\/municipality partner\u0026nbsp;to gain skills in the use of the EPIC model for strengthening capacities\u0026nbsp;to achieve more effective university-city partnerships.\u0026nbsp;Furthermore, through this workshop, participants will be a part of a growing network in Asia-Pacific committed to forging stronger partnerships between universities and cities to address local sustainability challenges.\nThe EPIC model looks to build upon and strengthen existing or interested partnerships within local communities, so the organizers are asking for names of counterparts on\u0026nbsp;both city and university side\u0026nbsp;in the application form. Together, the suggestions for projects can be further elaborated upon in the training and with the potential of seed grant funding to help get some of the projects started off.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;Click\u0026nbsp;here\u0026nbsp;for additional information about the EPIC Asia workshop\u0026nbsp;and the\u0026nbsp;application form. \u0026nbsp;\nThe application is due on 1 November.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9607.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-09-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/16\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN at the virtual workshop on NDC revision and enhancement in the Pacifics","nid":"35496","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-virtual-workshop-ndc-revision-and-enhancement-pacifics","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) participated at the virtual workshop on the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)\u0026nbsp;revision and enhancement in the Pacific. The event was held by the\u0026nbsp;Regional Pacific NDC Hub and\u0026nbsp; it was attended by\u0026nbsp;15 countries to increase the knowledge and understanding of NDC enhancement\u2014the what, why and how.\nThe CTCN shared experiences from selected technical assistance projects in the Pacific Island Countries. The objective of the presentation was to share experience on how its projects are addressing the cross cutting issues related to climate technologies through an integrated approach to climate change mitigation and adaptation. From the CTCN experience, it was noted that there three major issues that the climate technologies can offer solutions to:\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Energy security as those countries are heavily relying on imported fuel for energy, high energy costs lead to expensive operations and impact the quality of services particularly by utilities like Water Authority\n\u0026nbsp;Being land locked small island developing states, the Pacific Island Countries deal with low availability of fresh water and extreme weather conditions makes them vulnerable to climate risks\nDue\u0026nbsp;to extreme remoteness, small size, geographic dispersion, and environmental fragility, the region with low economies of scale has limited local skills and capacities\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe National Designated Entity (NDE)\u0026nbsp;of Solomon Islands, Mr. Hudson Kauhiona acknowledged the CTCN\u2019s technical assistance project to the municipal water authority in the Solomon Islands: beyond reducing the energy cost and GHG emissions by conducting energy audits and recommending on energy efficiency measures, the support strengthen the access to water through affordability, quality of water supply and improved sanitation by reducing operation cost. He further added that the project will leverage private sector engagement in the Solomon Islands and such interventions can be learnt and replicated in other countries as well. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Chair of Pacific NDC Hub and High-Level Government official representative from Palau, Mr. Tutti Chilton appreciated the\u0026nbsp;CTCN work on ocean energy technologies in Nauru which creates triple impact:\u0026nbsp;first, energy security\u0026nbsp;by producing clean energy from ocean energy to replace the expensive imported fuel; second, water security\u0026nbsp;by integrating desalination plant with ocean thermal energy conversion technology to increase the availability of fresh water; and third, food security\u0026nbsp;by promoting aquaculture\/ pisciculture in the nutrient rich water generated as the by-product of the ocean thermal energy conversion plant.\nPlease see the presentation by the CTCN here.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Pacific%20presentation.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-09-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/15\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Antigua and Barbuda: Building a circular economy and reducing emissions in the waste sector","nid":"35455","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-antigua-and-barbuda-building-circular-economy-and-reducing-emissions","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is assisting Antigua and Barbuda in building a circular economy and reducing emissions in the waste sector.\u0026nbsp;\nAntigua and Barbuda is amongst the largest per capita generators of waste in the world and is reliant on a single, aging landfill that has exceeded its design capacity and requires urgent action. The country aims to initiate a transition to the circular economy by working with waste industry stakeholders to repurpose waste as a valuable resource and subsequently, drive emissions out of the sector. The nation is dependent on imports of finished products that are typically shipped in generous packaging, which creates a very significant waste management challenge.\nA draft Green Climate Fund Simplified Approval Process concept note\u0026nbsp;Building a Circular Economy and Reducing Emissions in the Waste Sector\u0026nbsp;was prepared in 2018.\nThe CTCN is assisting in finalizing the concept note for submission to GCF and the preparation of a Project Preparation Facility (PPF) application which will be submitted to the GCF simultaneously with the concept note.\nRead more here.\u0026nbsp;\nMore about other CTCN technical assistance projects here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSCF0703.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-09-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/11\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New UNEP publication. Powering Equality: Women\u2019s entrepreneurship transforming Asia\u2019s energy sector","nid":"35454","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-unep-publication-powering-equality-women-s-entrepreneurship-transforming","Body":"Powering Equality: Women\u2019s entrepreneurship transforming Asia\u2019s energy sector\u0026nbsp;is an initiative by the joint UN Environment Programme-UN Women project- EmPower: Women for Climate-Resilient Societies. It captures the evidence and lessons that make the policy and business\u0026nbsp;case for investing in women-led energy enterprises and supply chains. The report considers various business models spanning across sectors like agriculture, WASH, public infrastructure, nutrition, and the urgent need to ramp up support and investments to these enterprises in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia and the Pacific.\nThe Asia Pacific region still has a long way to go to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Global efforts to reducing GHG emissions still remain a challenge for this for this hard-hit region. Compounding this, the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced new challenges, as well as deepened existing inequalities, which impact communities and economies as they begin the road through crisis response and socio-economic recovery to try and build back better. The shift in the energy sector, towards a renewable decarbonized system, provides an important opportunity for the Asia Pacific region in this recovery. This transition is particularly important in mediating the energy access gap that prevails in the region.\u0026nbsp;\nThis opportunity is particularly important for women and girls in the region, who have shown to be disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the same way they are disproportionately impacted by climate change.\u0026nbsp; Yet women have proven to be active agents of change, creating new markets and delivering affordable and sustainable clean energy access to last mile users. Supporting women\u2019s entrepreneurship in clean energy, both as customers and sellers of products and services of renewable energy can be transformational for communities to meet the dual challenges of climate change and the pandemic.\nThrough the project,\u0026nbsp;EmPower: Women for Climate-Resilient Societies, that is jointly implemented with UN Women, UNEP hosted\u0026nbsp;an online event to virtually launch its new publication \u201cPower Equality: Women\u2019s entrepreneurship transforming Asia\u2019s energy sector\u201d which examines energy access, the need to build climate-resilient livelihoods for women in Asia and practical examples from the region to realize this. CTCN Gender Focal Point Karina Larsen also joined the panel.\u0026nbsp;\nDownload the publication here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Powering%20equality.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-09-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/10\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNEP news: Improved climate action on food systems can deliver 20 percent of global emissions reductions needed by 2050","nid":"35448","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unep-news-improved-climate-action-food-systems-can-deliver-20-percent-global","Body":"Policymakers can improve the chances of achieving climate goals and limiting global warming to 1.5oC by making more specific commitments to transforming national food systems.\u0026nbsp;Enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for Food Systems,\u0026nbsp;a new report published today by\u0026nbsp;WWF,\u0026nbsp;the UN Environment Programme (UNEP),\u0026nbsp;EAT\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;Climate Focus, finds countries are missing significant opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and identifies 16 ways policymakers could take more action, from farm to fork.\nCurrently, diets and food loss and waste are widely ignored, but by adding them to national climate plans, policymakers can improve their mitigation and adaptation contributions from food systems, by as much as \u0026nbsp;25 percent. Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries are expected to revise or resubmit their NDCs every five years. This year, therefore, policymakers have the opportunity to adopt food systems solutions and set more ambitious targets and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and in turn, improve biodiversity, food security and public health.\nFood systems \u2013 which gather all the elements and activities that relate to the production, processing, distribution, preparation and consumption of food \u2013 account for\u0026nbsp;up to 37 percent\u0026nbsp;of all greenhouse gas emissions; continuing on a business-as-usual trajectory will single-handedly exhaust the 1.5oC compatible emissions budgets for all sectors. Although 89 percent of NDCs mention agriculture production, agriculture emissions reduction targets are mainly included in wider land-use targets. More notably, other actions in the food system, such as reducing food loss and waste, or shifting to more sustainable diets, are widely ignored, despite presenting the combined opportunity to reduce emissions by as much as 12.5 Gt CO2e - the equivalent of taking 2.7 billion cars off the road.\n\u201cAmbitious, time-bound and measurable commitments to food systems transformation are needed if we are to achieve a 1.5oC future. Failing to do so is ignoring one of the main drivers of today\u2019s climate crisis. Without action on how we produce and consume food, we cannot achieve our climate or biodiversity goals, which are the foundation to achieve food security, prevent the emergence of diseases and ultimately deliver the Sustainable Development Goals. That\u2019s why we urge governments to include climate and nature positive food systems approaches in revised and more ambitious NDCs submitted this year,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;Marco Lambertini, Director General WWF-International.\n\u201cThe pandemic has exposed the fragility of our food supply systems, from complex value chains to impacts on our ecosystems. But it has also demonstrated that businesses and people are ready to build back better. This crisis offers us a chance to radically rethink how we produce and consume food. For example, reorienting consumption by halving food waste and catalyzing a shift towards more plant-rich diets, is also a powerful climate mitigation tool to take advantage of. It is up to us to seize this opportunity and put sustainable food systems at the heart of the green recovery,\u201d said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP.\nThe 16 actions identified in the report include reducing land-use change and conversion of natural habitats, which could reduce emissions by 4.6 Gt CO2e per year. Comparably, reducing food loss and waste, which accounts for 8 percent of all GHG emissions, could reduce emissions by 4.5 Gt CO2e per year. Yet only 11 countries currently mention food loss in their plans and none consider food waste. Improving production methods and reducing methane emissions from livestock, could reduce emissions by up to 1.44 Gt CO2e per year, but much greater reductions could be achieved by shifting to healthier and more sustainable diets with a higher proportion of plant-based than animal-based foods could avoid emissions of up to 8 Gt CO2e each year. No current national climate plans explicitly discuss more sustainable diets.\nThe report finds that developed countries are less likely than developing countries to provide sector-specific mitigation actions for agriculture in their current climate plans though in absolute terms, the number of specific actions for reducing emissions in the food system in developing countries is also low. Through August 2020, 15 NDC updates and revisions have been submitted and though some feature agriculture, actions are still lacking. Early indications are that sustainable food consumption and food loss and waste will continue to be ignored in the review process. None of the updates and revisions submitted mention them in their mitigation contributions or policies and measures.\n\u201cFood systems are a neglected mitigation opportunity and there is rarely any mitigation opportunity with so many sustainable development benefits. Eliminating excessive meat consumption, improving storage facilities and reducing food waste is good for our health and improves food security. With a check-list and concrete examples of activities and targets, this report provides guidance for policymakers to integrate food systems in their national climate strategies,\u201d said Charlotte Streck, Co-founder and Director, Climate Focus.\n\u201cFixing food is not only a prerequisite to achieve the 2030 Agenda, but is as important as the energy transformation to deliver on the Paris Climate Agreement. Shifting to regenerative, carbon-absorbing production and adoption of healthy, predominantly plant-based diets that are affordable and accessible, as well as halving food waste and loss, are crucial actions that must be included in countries\u2019 NDCs and integrated in their climate action plans with clear ambitions. As we enter the\u0026nbsp;Decade of Action, let\u2019s make it the decade of delivery for a healthy, sustainable and equitable food future for all,\u201d said Dr. Gunhild Stordalen, EAT Founder and Executive Chair.\nIn addition to increasing ambition in their NDCs, countries have a number of additional opportunities to reduce emissions and preserve nature through food systems. In 2021, in the context of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity Conference of Parties (COP 15), world leaders can agree to a new deal for nature and people, to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. In addition, the first ever\u0026nbsp;UN Food Systems Summit\u0026nbsp;will take place in 2021; as UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres noted when launching the Summit, \u201dtransforming food systems is crucial for delivering all the Sustainable Development Goals\u201d.\nDownload the report here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Food.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-09-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/07\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN about the technology trends at the Adaptation Fund\u2019s seminar","nid":"35443","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-about-technology-trends-adaptation-fund-s-seminar","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) was represented at the Adaptation Fund\u2019s 7th Annual National Implementing Entity (NIE) Seminar and highlighted the technology trends in CTCN climate change adaptation work.\n\u201cWe can see that innovation, ecosystem-based adaptation, urban adaptation\/resilience, cross-sectoral approach and bottom-up approach are major trends in adapting to climate change and are emerging in our\u0026nbsp;technical assistance portfolio. Also, we are happy to see that countries take into consideration work with women and gender, youth and indigenous community, and focus on climate change adaptation together with other environmental resilience issues such as the Sustainable Development Goals, COVID-19 pandemic and disaster risk reduction\u201d, noted Dr. Ho-Sik Chon, CTCN Adaptation Specialist.\nThe CTCN can collaborate with the National Implementing Entities in preparation and design of the project not only by providing technical support required at early stage of project development cycle (e.g. feasibility assessments of technology options, recommendation for law, policy and regulations, etc.) but also by addressing specific challenges and technology barriers and deploying adaptation related technical solutions (pilot study). Outputs from the technical assistance can be used as submitting a funding proposal to the Adaptation Fund Board. As a country driven process, requests for the technical assistance need to be signed and submitted by\u0026nbsp;the National Designated Entities of the CTCN.\nAlso, this fall UNEP-CTCN, Adaptation Fund and UNDP will be launching a new grant programme to foster innovation of adaptation practices. The new programme will foster innovation in adaptation in developing countries, and will target a broad range of potential finance recipients, including non-governmental organizations, community groups, young innovators and the private sector.\nPresentation from the seminar can be found here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Adaptation%20trends.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-09-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/04\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Video: Helping countries to cope with climate change #UN75","nid":"35437","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/video-helping-countries-cope-climate-change-un75","Body":"75 ways the UN makes a difference: Helping countries to cope with climate change.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), located in UN City Copenhagen,\u0026nbsp;promotes the transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low carbon and climate resilient development. In this video CTCN Director, Rose Mwebaza, explains how.\nVideo here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NYrkAux-J5I\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/UN%2075%20video%202.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-08-31T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/31\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in media: Kenyan factories move to launch pollution tracking tool","nid":"35425","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-kenyan-factories-move-launch-pollution-tracking-tool","Body":"Consumers in Kenya will soon be able to tell the level of pollution resulting from producing different products, in what aims to promote responsible operations among manufacturers.\nKenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), a representative body for manufacturers in the country, is moving to roll out a carbon footprint calculator that will track emission levels from industries and award certification based on pollution levels. This information will be shared with the public, pointing them towards green consumerism by going for low-carbon products.\nCarbon-neutral factories will earn a green certification \u2013 a strong demonstration of their ethical practices.\n\u201cIndustrial emissions have an impact on climate change. With this in mind we need to prepare Kenyan manufacturers for tomorrow\u2019s markets in which priority is not just about selling but also tracking the effects of your processes and products on the environment,\u201d Sylvester Makaka, KAM energy advisor said in a webinar on how industries can adopt climate-smart technologies.\n\u201cWe\u2019re currently building local capacity through trainings to be able to do the analysis and progressively move industries towards the certification regime,\u201d he added.\nKAM recently launched a Centre for Green Growth and Climate Change aimed at promoting sustainable practices in factories.\nKenya\u2019s Nationally Determined Contribution\u0026nbsp;(NDC) takes a low-carbon\u0026nbsp;and climate resilient development pathway, with a target of reducing the country\u2019s\u0026nbsp;greenhouse gas\u0026nbsp;emissions\u0026nbsp;by 30 percent by 2030.\n\u201cIn some economies there\u2019s a tax or rebate component on carbon footprints while in others carbon credits are tradable, where you can exchange either peer-to-peer or you can buy from a carbon-negative company. This is the business of tomorrow,\u201d said Makaka.\nIn Kenya, telecommunications firm Safaricom has a staff carbon footprint calculator that measures resource use efficiency among workers.\nThe firm has set a challenge for its 6,000 staff in managing and mitigating their own personal carbon footprints, which when compounded gives significant results.\nThe virtual meeting on why and how industrial SMEs can adopt environmentally-sound technologies was organized by Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) in partnership with Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN).\nIt brought together small industries, climate-friendly solutions providers and financiers to explore ways of joining synergies and exploring available opportunities in the green space.\nhttps:\/\/africasustainabilitymatters.com\/kenyan-factories-move-to-launch-pollution-tracking-tool\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6Q2A2735.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-08-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/25\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Innovation Centre Kenya","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN vacancy: Regional Specialist (Africa)","nid":"35420","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-regional-specialist-africa","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is looking for a Regional Specialist, who will support CTCN portfolio of activities in Africa with a specific focus on French-speaking countries.\nIn particular, he\/she will support:\n\n\u2022 Technical assistance request generation, refinement and day-to-day management;\n\u2022 CTCN Response Plan development and review (project documents) in collaboration with client countries and sector experts.\n\u2022 Capacity building, knowledge management, and communication activities.\n\u2022 Consortium Partners and Network Members engagement for delivery of CTCN technical assistance, including monitoring and evaluation.\n\u2022 Outreach to new client countries and network members\nDeadline for applications: 10\u0026nbsp;Septemer 2020\nApplication and more information:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/inspira.un.org\/psc\/UNCAREERS\/EMPLOYEE\/HRMS\/c\/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL\u0026amp;Action=A\u0026amp;SiteId=1\u0026amp;JobOpeningId=140231\u0026amp;PostingSeq=1\u0026amp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019_09_30_UN_Gruppe_Foto_Portr%E2%94%9C%C2%AAt_0038.%20small.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-08-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/24\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Regional TEM-Ms in August: Climate smart cooling solutions for sustainable buildings","nid":"35407","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/regional-tem-ms-august-climate-smart-cooling-solutions-sustainable-buildings","Body":"The UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee, Climate Technology Centre and Network and Regional Collaboration Centres would like to invite you to attend the regional technical expert meetings on mitigation (TEM-M) for 2020. The regional TEM-Ms will take place in the last two weeks of August and will discuss \u201cClimate smart cooling solutions for sustainable buildings\u201d for the respective region.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe dates for each regional TEM-Ms are the following: \u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\nAfrica \u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\nWednesday, 19 August 2020\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n10:00 \u2013 11:30 CEST\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\nLatin America and the Caribbean\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\nThursday, 20 August 2020\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n16:30 \u2013 18:00 CEST\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\nAsia and the Pacific\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\nTuesday, 25 August 2020\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n09:30 \u2013 11:00 CEST\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\nEastern Europe and West Asia\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\nThursday, 27 August 2020\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n10:00 \u2013 11:30 CEST\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe event will take place in virtual mode and will showcase viable business models and climate-friendly technology solutions for active and passive cooling systems in buildings in each region. It will consist in a moderated panel discussion, where experts will touch upon key aspects of climate smart cooling technologies, followed by a Q\u0026amp;A session with participants.\u0026nbsp;\nSave the dates and visit the event page on TT:CLEAR for further information and update on the regional TEM-Ms. The links to join the events will be added to the corresponding webpage and shared by email close to each event.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Diamniadio3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-08-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/17\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN programme for SMEs: Join the virtual events on how to adopt climate smart technologies","nid":"35387","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-programme-smes-join-virtual-events-how-adopt-climate-smart-technologies","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is continuing with its special programme for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that seeks to\u0026nbsp;identify and support mechanisms that will enable industrial SMEs to adopt environmentally sound technologies.\u0026nbsp;\nAs part of the programme, the Kenyan Climate Innovation Centre in collaboration with Anza Entrepreneurs is organizing events \u201cAdaption of environmentally sound technologies by industrial SMEs\u201d in Kenya and Tanzania.\n\n17-19 August: training in Kenya\n24-26 August: training in Tanzania\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nPlease find the agendas below. The events will be online. In case you would like to join the events, please email to Kelvin Majula and Melissa Mwendwa\u0026nbsp;(kelvin.mwendwa@kcicconsulting.com and melissa.nyambura@kcicconsulting.com) and Innocent Ndodyabike (innocent@anza.co.com).\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6Q2A2357.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-08-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/12\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Nauru: Feasibility study for sustainable land transport","nid":"35382","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-nauru-feasibility-study-sustainable-land-transport","Body":"Nauru has a heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels, which is used for electricity generation, transportation and cooking. The costs of energy services become extremely\u0026nbsp;high due to this dependency, which results in high carbon emissions and creates a huge drain of scarce funds, which is not sustainable for the long-term development of Nauru.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is assisting Nauru with a detailed background analysis on the current transport sector operations including a review on existing \u0026nbsp;policies and regulations, technical and financial aspects. The experts are also developming a roadmap for relevant technology solutions, assisting with internal capacity building on\u0026nbsp;transport sector operations.\nIt is expected that this project will help to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels within the transport sector, and this will contribute to the transition to a low carbon, sustainable mobility system. Read more here.\nRead more here about other CTCN technology projects all over the world.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Nauru.%20Hadi%20Zaher.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-08-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/11\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/resilient-transport-systems-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EResilient transport systems\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNEP news: New Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management aims to improve the safety of tailings facilities in the mining industry","nid":"35381","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unep-news-new-global-industry-standard-tailings-management-aims-improve-safety","Body":"The\u0026nbsp;Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (the Standard)\u0026nbsp;establishes the first global standard on tailings management that can be applied to existing and future tailings facilities, wherever they are and whoever operates them.\nStrengthening current practices in the mining industry by integrating social, environmental, local economic and technical considerations, the Standard covers the entire tailings facility lifecycle \u2013 from site selection, design and construction, through management and monitoring, to closure and post-closure.\nWith an ambition of zero harm to people and the environment, the Standard significantly raises the bar for the industry to achieve strong social, environmental and technical outcomes. It elevates accountability to the highest organisational levels and adds new requirements for independent oversight. The Standard also establishes clear expectations around global transparency and disclosure requirements, helping to improve understanding by interested stakeholders.\nThe Standard was developed through an independent process \u2013 the\u0026nbsp;Global Tailings Review (GTR)\u0026nbsp;\u2013which was co-convened in March 2019 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) following the tragic tailings facility collapse at Brumadinho, Brazil, on 25 January 2019.\nThe co-conveners have each endorsed it and call for its broad and effective implementation across the industry:\u0026nbsp;\n\nUNEP will support governments that wish to incorporate and build upon this Standard into their national or state legislation and policies.\nPRI, representing USD 103.4 trillion in assets under management, will be developing investor expectations to support all mining companies in implementing the Standard.\nICMM member companies will implement the Standard as a commitment of membership, which includes robust site-level validation and third-party assessments. \u0026nbsp;\n\nDr Bruno Oberle, Chair of the Global Tailings Review, said: \u201cIt is with great pleasure that I present the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management, which sets a precedent for the safe management of tailings facilities, towards the goal of zero harm.\n\u201cThe catastrophic dam collapse at Vale\u2019s C\u00f3rrego de Feij\u00e3o mine in Brumadinho was a human and environmental tragedy that demanded decisive and appropriate action to enhance the safety and strengthen the governance of tailings facilities across the globe. I am particularly pleased to deliver a document which reflects and addresses the complexity and multi-disciplinary nature of sound tailings management.\n\u201cIt has been a privilege to lead this work and I now call on all mining companies, governments and investors to use the Standard and to continue to work together to improve the safety of tailings facilities globally. It is my hope that the Standard will be supported by an independent body that can maintain the quality and further refine and strengthen the Standard over time.\u201d\nLigia Noronha, Director of UNEP\u2019s Economy Division, said: \u201cThe approach to mine tailings facilities must place safety first by making environmental and human safety a priority in management actions and on-the-ground operations. The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management is an important milestone towards the ambition of zero harm to people and the environment from tailings facilities. Its impact will depend upon its uptake and UNEP will continue to be engaged in its rollout. We are encouraged by the ICMM role and commitments on Standard implementation and call on the rest of the mining industry, and those that finance and invest in the mining industry, to make a similar commitment. In order to maintain the integrity of the Standard, it is crucial that a non-industry organisation identify and pursue the most effective implementation model such as the establishment of an independent entity. To this end, UNEP will continue to engage in dialogue with other interested stakeholders to explore potential solutions.\u201d\nAdam Matthews, Director Ethics \u0026amp; Engagement, Investment Team, Church of England Pensions Board (representing PRI) said: \u201cFor decades people have called for a global standard that can drive best practice. It is tragic it has taken the Brumadinho disaster to make this happen, but a unique partnership has come together to address a systemic challenge faced by the mining sector and we are now as committed to make this common practice in all operations.\u0026nbsp;For the first time we have a global standard that goes beyond existing best practice and establishes the most comprehensive Standard that Investors will hold companies accountable for in their implementation. I look forward to working with all parties to establish an independent entity which will oversee the implementation of the Standard\u201d\nJohn Howchin, Secretary General, Council on Ethics for the Swedish National Pension Funds (representing PRI) said: \u201cIn January 2019 we called for there to be a new industry standard that drives best practice to address the risk of tailings facility failure, and we have been assured by the Global Tailings Review\u2019s independent expert panel that if this standard had been in place, the disaster at Brumadinho would not have happened.\u0026nbsp;We expect all mining companies to comply with this framework, and responsible investors looking to address the risks of tailings failure now have a responsibility to drive implementation, incorporating the Standard into stewardship and active ownership strategies.\u201d\nTom Butler, CEO of ICMM, said:\u0026nbsp;\u201cICMM and its members \u2013 representing about a third of the global industry \u2013 have an unwavering commitment to safer tailings facility management. ICMM\u2019s Council welcomes the new Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management as a significant step forward in achieving this commitment. Through effective implementation of this Standard, ICMM members will set the bar for all mining companies to work together to make all tailings facilities safer.\n\u0022The Standard will be integrated into ICMM\u2019s existing member commitments, which includes third party assurance and validation, and we are in the process of developing supporting guidance.\u0026nbsp;Members have committed that all facilities with \u2018Extreme\u2019 or \u2018Very high\u2019 potential consequences will be in conformance with the\u0026nbsp;Standard within three years of today, and all other facilities within five years.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\nThe Standard covers six key topics: affected communities; integrated knowledge base; design, construction, operation and monitoring of tailings facilities; management and governance; emergency response and long-term recovery; and public disclosure and access to information. These topics contain 15 Principles and 77 specific auditable requirements for operators to adhere to.\nToday\u2019s launch of the Standard is supported by two accompanying documents, published independently by the GTR Chair: an in-depth compendium of papers that explore various operational and governance issues related to tailings, and a report on the feedback from the public consultation.\nThe GTR was chaired by Dr Oberle with the support of a multi-disciplinary Expert Panel and input from a multi-stakeholder Advisory Group. It involved extensive public consultation with affected communities, government representatives, investors, multilateral organisations and mining industry stakeholders and is informed by existing good practice and findings from past tailings facility failures.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/astrid%20westvang.mining.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-08-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/10\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Ocean Energy Technical Pre-Feasibility Study in Nauru","nid":"35376","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-call-proposals-ocean-energy-technical-pre-feasibility-study-nauru","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp;is seeking proposal\u0026nbsp;for implementation of the following technical assistance:\nOcean energy technical pre-feasibility study\u0026nbsp;in Nauru\nDeadline:\u0026nbsp;25 August 2020, 17:00 Vienna time.\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you\u0026nbsp;submit your completed application for CTC Network\u0026nbsp;membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Nauru.%20ocean.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-07-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/29\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNIDO Call for Proposals: Reduction of GHG emissions through promotion of commercial biogas plants in Cambodia","nid":"35367","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unido-call-proposals-reduction-ghg-emissions-through-promotion-commercial","Body":"Under the framework of the Global Environment\u0026nbsp;Facility\u0026nbsp;(GEF) funded project \u201cReduction of GHG emissions through promotion of commercial biogas plants in Cambodia\u201d, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is inviting the experienced vendors to submit the applications.\nThe objective of this project is to provide support for a policy review for establishing an enabling environment for a rapid uptake of biogas technologies in Cambodia. Incentive policies for biogas technologies increase their effectiveness by having in place mechanisms which ensure that supported technologies and systems deliver as intended. \u0026nbsp;The assignment will strengthen the national capacities by integrating quality assurance standards and instruments to support renewables deployment.\nA complete set of the documents are below, they can also be assessed https:\/\/www.unido.org\/resources-procurement\/notices. \u0026nbsp;Closing date for submission:\u0026nbsp;5pm, Vienna time 31 July 2020.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Cambodia.%20Biogas.%20SuSanA%20Secretariat.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-07-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/27\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New course online: Green Industrial Policy","nid":"35364","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-course-online-green-industrial-policy","Body":"Launched 15 July 2020 (Self-paced)\nOnline (UNITAR\u0027s\u0026nbsp;UN CC:e-Learn\u0026nbsp;Platform)\nIndustrial policy\u2014or strategic government measures to promote new economic sectors and accelerate structural change\u2014has traditionally been employed to enhance productivity and boost economic growth. Today, green industrial policy follows this same approach of state-driven structural change to accelerate the shift of resource- and carbon-intensive sectors onto greener trajectories. By drawing from recent examples of green industrial policy, countries can generate the benefits of traditional industrial policy approaches\u2014competitiveness, growth, and new jobs\u2014while also positioning themselves to tackle greater environmental challenges ahead.\nThe Partnership for Action on Green Economy\u2019s (PAGE) new course on\u0026nbsp;Green Industrial Policy\u0026nbsp;is designed to advance learning on green industrial policy at a high technical level. First, the course can provide individual users\u2014policymakers, or those otherwise interested or engaged in green industrial policymaking\u2014with the knowledge and tools needed to foster green, structural change. Second, a range of didactic instruments offered by the course\u2014including short video lectures, curated readings, podcasts, factsheets, and assessments\u2014can be integrated into existing instructional activities by lecturers, trainers, and other learning practitioner\u2019s as they teach the green leaders of tomorrow.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6Q2A2783.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-07-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/22\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Developing a power to gas masterplan in Lao PDR","nid":"35360","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-call-proposals-developing-power-gas-masterplan-lao-pdr","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp; is seeking proposal\u0026nbsp;for implementation of the following technical assistance:\nDeveloping a power to gas masterplan in Lao PDR\nDeadline:\u0026nbsp;12 August 2020, 5pm Vienna time zone\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you\u0026nbsp;submit your completed application for CTC Network\u0026nbsp;membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Laos.%20Hydro.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-07-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/21\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNEP\/IEA report: Climate-friendly cooling could cut years of greenhouse gas emissions and save US$ trillions","nid":"35357","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unepiea-report-climate-friendly-cooling-could-cut-years-greenhouse-gas","Body":"Coordinated international action on energy-efficient, climate-friendly cooling could avoid as much as 460 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions \u2013 roughly equal to eight years of global emissions at 2018 levels \u2013 over the next four decades, according to the Cooling Emissions and Policy Synthesis Report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Energy Agency (IEA).\nReductions of between 210 and 460 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide-(CO2) equivalent emissions can be delivered over the next four decades through actions to improve the cooling industry\u2019s energy efficiency together with the transition to climate-friendly refrigerants, according to the report.\nThe report says countries can institutionalize many of these actions by integrating them into their implementation of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. Signatories to the Kigali Amendment have agreed to reduce the production and use of climate-warming refrigerant gases known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which has the potential to avoid as much as 0.4\u00b0C of global warming by 2100 through this step alone.\nNations must deliver massive cuts in their greenhouse gas emissions to get on track to limit global temperature rise this century to 1.5\u00b0C. This is critical to minimizing the disastrous impacts of climate change. As nations invest in COVID-19 recovery, they have an opportunity to use their resources wisely to reduce climate change, protect nature and reduce risks of further pandemics. Efficient, climate-friendly cooling can help to achieve all of these goals,\u201d said Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director.\nThe report highlights the importance of cooling to maintaining healthy communities; fresh vaccines and food; a stable energy supply, and productive economies. The essential nature of cooling services is underlined by the COVID-19 pandemic, as temperature-sensitive vaccines will require quick deployment around the globe; lockdowns forcing people to stay at home for long periods of time are a health concern in many hot countries.\nHowever, increasing demand for cooling is contributing significantly to climate change. This is the result of the emissions of HFCs, CO2, and black carbon from the mostly fossil fuel-based energy that powers air conditioners and other cooling equipment.\n\u201cAs governments roll out massive economic stimulus packages to deal with the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, they have a unique opportunity to accelerate progress in efficient, climate-friendly cooling.Higher efficiency standards are one of the most effective tools governments have to meet energy and environmental objectives. By improving cooling efficiency, they can reduce the need for new power plants, cut emissions and save consumers money. This new report gives policy makers valuable insights to help them address the global cooling challenge\u0022 said Dr Fatih Birol, IEA Executive Director.\nWorldwide, an estimated 3.6 billion cooling appliances are in use. The report says that if cooling is provided to everybody who needs it \u2013 and not just those who can afford it \u2013 this would require as many as 14 billion cooling appliances by 2050.\nThe IEA estimates that doubling the energy efficiency of air conditioning by 2050 would reduce the need for 1,300 gigawatts of additional electricity generation capacity to meet peak demand \u2013 the equivalent of all the coal-fired power generation capacity in China and India in 2018. Worldwide, doubling the energy efficiency of air conditioners could save up to USD 2.9 trillion by 2050 in reduced electricity generation, transmission and distribution costs alone.\nAction on energy efficiency would bring many other benefits, such as increased access to life-saving cooling, improved air quality and reduced food loss and waste, the report says.\nThe report lays out the available policy options available that can make cooling part of climate and sustainable development solutions, including:\n\nInternational cooperation through universal ratification and implementation of the Kigali Amendment and initiatives such as the Cool Coalition and the Biarritz Pledge for Fast Action on Efficient Cooling;\nNational Cooling Action Plans that accelerate the transition to climate friendly cooling, and identify opportunities to incorporate efficient cooling into stronger Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement;\nDevelopment and implementation of Minimum Energy Performance Standards and energy efficiency labelling to improve equipment efficiency;\nPromotion of building codes and other considerations to reduce demand for refrigerant and mechanical cooling, including integration of district and community cooling into urban planning, improved building design, green roofs, and tree shading;\nCampaigns to stop environmentally harmful product dumping to transform markets and avoid the burden of obsolete and inefficient cooling technologies\nSustainable cold-chains to both reduce food loss \u2013 a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions \u2013 and reduce emissions from cold chains.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe 48-page peer-reviewed report was authored by a range of experts under the guidance of a 15-member steering committee co-chaired by Nobel laureate Mario Molina, President, Centro Mario Molina, Mexico, and Durwood Zaelke, President, Institute for Governance \u0026amp; Sustainable Development, USA. The report is supported by the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Programme (K-CEP).\nThe report in full is available here: https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Wi0vtr\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/28762355102_5a50f1f0b3_k.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-07-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/20\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Applications: CTCN Secondment Programme","nid":"35336","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-applications-ctcn-secondment-programme-0","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is offering two\u0026nbsp;secondment position and it is currently accepting applications\u0026nbsp;for Fall 20202 (deadline: 10 August 2020):\n\nA secondee who will support the CTCN\u2019s work on gender and youth\u0026nbsp;\nA secondee who will support CTCN\u2019s technical assistance projects with focus on climate change adaptation\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nSelected secondees, representing the Centre\u2019s\u0026nbsp;Network,\u0026nbsp;National Designated Entities,\u0026nbsp;Consortium partner, and\/or\u0026nbsp;CTCN donor institutions\u0026nbsp;are invited to participate in the work of the CTCN Secretariat in Copenhagen, Denmark for a period of between 6 and 12 months.\nThe purpose of the programme is to expand the CTCN\u2019s abilities to respond to developing country needs by utilizing the expertise within its network of partners, to give partner organizations hands-on experience with the work in the global climate community, and to foster inter-regional and inter-cultural exchange and collaboration.\nDue to the travel restrictions under the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the CTCN\u0026nbsp;invites the applications from Network members, NDEs, Consortium partners and CTCN donor institutions located in Annex I countries and Parties in Europe. Eligible countries and Parties include: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and European Union (the eligibility is further subject to the Danish government\u2019s guidance on travel restrictions).\n\u0026nbsp;A complete application should contain the following three documents:\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Completed and signed Personal History Form\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Motivation letter (1 page, please follow instructions below)\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;A copy of your passport\nApplications need to be submitted via email by your organization\u2019s CTCN contact person to\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org. Only applications submitted by the CTCN contact person of your organization will be considered eligible.\nPlease find the Terms of References below.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1_25.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-07-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/10\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN briefings for the Network members: Video recordings and presentations","nid":"35335","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-briefings-network-members-video-recordings-and-presentations","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) held\u0026nbsp;briefing sessions for the Network members. The meetings are part of a series to keep the partners updated on the progress at the CTCN.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease see the video recordings and presentations here:\n\nCTCN Briefing for the Network Members from Private Sector\nCTCN Briefing for the Network Members engaged in RD\u0026amp;D and Innovation\nCTCN Briefing for the Network Members from Civil Society\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN Network membership provides access to a diverse global community of climate technology users, providers and financiers under the umbrella of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism. Through its network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. Read more here.\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is costfree. Complete the network application and send it to\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org.\u0026nbsp;\nYou can download the network application here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/network\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/B.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-07-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/10\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Webinar, CTCN work in Grenada: Improvement of water supply management","nid":"35332","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-ctcn-work-grenada-improvement-water-supply-management","Body":"16th July 2020 10am-12noon EDT (UTC -4hr GMT) \nCTCN Network member\u0026nbsp;Wood Environment \u0026amp; Infrastructure Solutions UK Limited in partnership with GISCAD Limited were appointed by the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to undertake a project to support the operational work of the National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) of Grenada.\nWithin the project, the following key tasks have been completed:\n\nA detailed review of the existing digital and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) used by NAWASA to monitor and manage clean water resources;\nDevelopment of an implementation plan to enhance the structure and connectivity of digital monitoring systems used by NAWASA;\nUndertaking a two-day learning visit with WASA in Trinidad during early October 2019;\nBuilding the capacity of NAWASA staff to create and update an enhanced internal GIS system.\u0026nbsp; This has included the provision of training in QGIS mobile data capture; cloud-based database management and the creation of an initial web mapping portal; and\nCollaborative development of new systems for the assessment of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) \u0026nbsp;across selected District Metered Areas (DMA) in Grenada\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nPlease read about this project here.\u0026nbsp;\nThe implementers are holding an online webinar meeting which will provide an overview of project outcomes.\u0026nbsp; The meeting will also provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions during the webinar or to post these after the event.\u0026nbsp;\nThe webinar will be held here.\u0026nbsp;\nIf you are interested, please write an email to Neil Thurston before, so he can add you\u0026nbsp;to the attendee list:\u0026nbsp;neil.thurston@woodplc.com\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Grenada.%20Andrew%20Moore.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-07-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/10\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNIDO news: Join the conference \u201cWomen in Industry and Innovation\u201d","nid":"35331","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unido-news-join-conference-women-industry-and-innovation","Body":"July 15-17, 2020\nThe conference \u201cWomen in Industry and Innovation\u201d\u0026nbsp;will gather government representatives, private sector actors, experts, entrepreneurs, researchers and other relevant stakeholders, in an effort to promote the development of an inclusive and sustainable environment for the economic empowerment of women. Inspired by the stories of female leaders and entrepreneurs, the format of the conference aims to ensure a high level of engagement and interaction among stakeholders and participants. As part of this effort, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will be holding an\u0026nbsp;online collaboration lab\u0026nbsp;to hear from participants of the conference and bring their ideas and the voice of the community into the roundtable discussions of the conference.\u0026nbsp;\nObjectives:\n\nInformed by the inputs and discussions, generate recommendations that can contribute to national, regional and global efforts to promote women as drivers of industry and innovation;\nHighlight productive opportunities presented for women\u2019s economic empowerment and improved resilience along\u0026nbsp;value chains, realizing emerging opportunities through\u0026nbsp;ICTs and digital technologies, and tapping into opportunities in\u0026nbsp;circular economy;\nProvide a forum for productive discussions on improving the resilience of women in the face of crises such as COVID-19;\nProvide inclusive opportunities for women to access, participate and contribute to global fora, while leveraging emerging digital trends and innovative solutions for improved connectivity;\u0026nbsp;\nReinforce dialogue between donors and national and international counterparts on women\u2019s economic empowerment;\u0026nbsp;\nPromote business and theme-specific networks that reflect different contexts and realities.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nPlease register here\nAgenda:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/whova.com\/web\/wiaic_202007\/\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Nigeria2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-07-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/09\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNEP webinar: How to integrate gender in project development","nid":"35320","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unep-webinar-how-integrate-gender-project-development","Body":"UNEP presents a webinar on how to integrate gender in project development: presentation of the UN Environment Programme Gender Guidance Toolkit and discussion of the strategies to include gender in projects.\u0026nbsp;The webinar was jointly organised by the UNEP Economy Division and the Gender and Safeguards Unit.\nPlease watch it here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/resources\/webinar-how-integrate-gender-project-development\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_H0A9003.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-07-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/03\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Ghana: Developing a national policy on e-mobility","nid":"35318","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-ghana-developing-national-policy-e-mobility","Body":"The Government of Ghana has asked the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to assist in drafting a national policy on e-mobility. The country aims to increase urban resiliency and create new green business opportunities.\nAccording to the estimates, the Accra alone hosts more than 50% of total registered vehicles nationwide. The most frequently used modes of road transports are private cars, taxis, mini-buses and buses.\nThe CTCN experts are helping Ghana to assess the market readiness to deploy\u0026nbsp;electric vehicles and draft the national policy on e-mobility, also conduct a detailed feasibility study, capacity building and awareness of relevant stakeholders.\nRead more here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/projects\/developing-national-policy-deploying-and-scaling-e-mobility\nOther CTCN projects all over the world:https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/data\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Ghana.transport.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-07-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/02\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN briefings for the network members, register now","nid":"35306","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-briefings-network-members-register-now","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is holding briefing sessions for network members in July. The meetings are part of a series to keep the partners updated on the progress at the CTCN. Please register to the following briefings:\n\nJuly 6th Monday 17:00 - 18:10 \u0026nbsp;CET\u0026nbsp;- network members from private sectors\n\thttps:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/9033852924025415183\n\t\u0026nbsp;\nJuly 7th Tuesday 17:00 \u2013 18:10 CET - network members from RD\u0026amp;D and innovation (universities, innovation centers, etc.)\n\thttps:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/120893910412832015\n\t\u0026nbsp;\nJuly 8th Wednesday 11:00 - 12:10 CET - network members from NGOs, NPOs and others\n\thttps:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/9212048574516042767\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN Network membership provides access to a diverse global community of climate technology users, providers and financiers under the umbrella of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism. Through its network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries.\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is costfree. Complete the network application and send it to\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org. Please download the application here: https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/network\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC_0342.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-07-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/01\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Japan contributes more than 2,9 million USD to support climate technology transfer","nid":"35299","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/japan-contributes-more-29-million-usd-support-climate-technology-transfer","Body":"The Government of Japan has announced an additional contribution of more than 2,9\u0026nbsp;million USD to the United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in 2020. The contribution includes more than 1,8 million USD from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, more than 689 thousand USD from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and more than 460 thousand USD from the Ministry of Environment.\n\u201cWe are very grateful for this collaboration. This funding will be utilized to support climate technology transfer to developing countries, particularly in the region of Asia-Pacific. This will enable them better access to international technical assistance opportunities and support the transfer of promising, locally adaptable, scalable climate technology solutions\u201d, says Dr. Rose Mwebaza, CTCN Director.\nThe CTCN has been collaborating with Japan since its establishment. The country has provided invaluable aid to the CTCN, enabling it to serve many countries\u2019 technology needs as they strive to meet their climate change goals. Japan has also contributed to the CTCN\u2019s climate technology database with almost hundred of descriptions of the innovative Japanese technologies for tackling climate change. Please visit here: https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/collection\/unido-stepp\nOther donors of the CTCN:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/about-ctcn\/donors\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMGL3586.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-06-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/29\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"News from CTCN Network: Free training on climate finance","nid":"35298","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/news-ctcn-network-free-training-climate-finance","Body":"The CTCN Network member\u0026nbsp;E Co. institute\u0026nbsp;is offering a training \u201cHow to successfully develop a GCF Readiness Funding Proposal - Theory of Change and Results Framework\u201d. Please download\u0026nbsp;the video replay, slides and extra materials here.\u0026nbsp;\nE Co. institute is also offering the selected individuals and teams the opportunity to receive a training plan to help build the team\u2019s capacity, free of charge. If you are interested, please apply here.\nE Co. institute aims to build greater capacity amongst organisations worldwide seeking to deepen their knowledge of climate funds and develop skills in unlocking climate finance. Read more about their work here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9439.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-06-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/26\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Webinar: Community power partnerships for developing countries","nid":"35288","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-community-power-partnerships-developing-countries","Body":"24 June,\u0026nbsp;14:00 \u2013 17:00 CET\nThe World Wind Energy Association\u0026nbsp;in collaboration with the African Platform for Community Power and Rural Electrification, the Mali Folkecenter Nyetaa\u0026nbsp;and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) invites to the following webinar: Community power partnerships for developing countries.\u0026nbsp;\nCommunity representatives will present their planned initiatives projects, and potential partners will add their expectations and views. In addition, the webinar will discuss how to establish a platform that fosters investment partnerships, also potentially in collaboration with international organisations.\nAgenda (14:00 \u2013 17:00 CET time):\n\n14:00 \u2013 Welcome by Hon. Peter Rae AO (WWEA), Dr. Ibrahim Togola (AfricaCoPREP\/MFC), Rana Pratap Singh (UNIDO)\n14:15 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Ibrahim Togola, Mali\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Upscaling rural electrification with renewable energy in Mali\n14: 30 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Johan Lewin, South Africa\u0026nbsp;\u2013 100% renewable energy communities in South Africa \u2013 just a dream?\n14:40 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Jeffree Rugare, Zimbabwe\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Community based renewables enterpreneurs in Zimbabwe\n14:50 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Ulises Garcia, La Tortuga\u0026nbsp;\u2013 A community wind project in Peru\n15:00 \u2013\u0026nbsp;H\u00e9ctor Pagani \u0026amp; Esteban van Dam, Argentina\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Small wind energy for the development of rural communities in Patagonia, Argentina\n15:10 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Sergio Oceransky, Yansa\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Community power in Mexico and Chile\n15:20 \u2013 (tbc) Arge Netz\n15:30 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Katharina Habersbrunner, WECF\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Partnering in Ethiopia and Uganda\n15:40 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Dr. Alex Zahnd, RIDS-Nepal\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Holistic Community Development Concept\n15:45 \u2013Alessandro Costa, Falck Renewables\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Developers supporting community energy development\n15:55 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Marilyn Heib, Bettervest\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Bettervest \u2013 A crowdfunding platform\n16:05 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Osman Benchikh\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Training and education as key for community development and partnerships\n16:15 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Kelly Tai, IRENA\n16:25 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Rana Pratap Singh, UNIDO\n16:35 \u2013 Discussion\n17:00 \u2013 End\n\t\u0026nbsp;\n\nRegister here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Wind%20power.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-06-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/23\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Webinar: Climate Change, Food Security and COVID-19","nid":"35277","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-climate-change-food-security-and-covid-19","Body":"Date and time\nWed, 24 June 2020, 18:00 \u2013 19:30 CEST\nThis session explores the effects of COVID-19 has on food systems worldwide and attempts to find solutions\nAbout this event\nCOVID-19 has exposed the vulnerabilities of our food systems during a global crisis, both in the global north and the global south. In developed countries, processing centers are forced to open despite outbreaks within the plants, threatening the health and safety of workers and the integrity of food. Farmers are facing economic hardships requiring government assistance. Food shortages as elements of supply chains are halted. In the global south, partial port closures and quarantine regulations add to the continuing hunger crisis.\nThis session explores the effects of COVID-19 has on food systems worldwide and attempts to find solutions to these problems in hopes of anticipation of future global crises, including climate change.\nCo-organized by ProVeg International, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Sustainability Health Education (SHE) Foundation, Loyola Marymount University, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and UN Environment Program (UNEP).\nModerator:\nRaphael Podselver, ProVeg International\nSpeakers:\nDr. Cristina Tirado: LMU, SHE\nDr. Rose Mwebaza: UN Climate Technology Centre and Network, Director\nDr. Zitouni Ould Dada : FAO, Deputy Director Climate and Environment Division\nDebra Boudreaux: Executive Vice President, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation\nDr. Filipo Dibari, Nutrition Adviser, World Food Programme\nSpeaker\u0026nbsp;biographies:\nRose Mwebaza, CTCN, Technologies for food security, Director and Advisory Board Secretary, Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network.\nDr. Rose Mwebaza (PhD) is the Director of CTCN and brings 20 years\u2019 experience providing policy advice on a wide range of climate change, environment and sustainable development issues. She has previously served as Chief Natural Resources Officer at the African Development Bank, and held leadership positions within the UN Development Programme. Dr. Mwebaza was a Lecturer at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, for 10 years, serving as the Head of Department for Commercial Law, and Deputy Dean of the Law School. Rose holds a PhD in Environment and Natural Resource Governance from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia; a Master\u2019s Degree in International Comparative Law (With a Certificate of Academic Excellence) from the University of Florida, U.S.A and a Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B, Hons.) from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. (8 min)\nDr. Zitouni Ould Dada\u0026nbsp;is currently Deputy Director in the Climate and Environment Division at the FAO, Rome. Before joining the FAO, he worked as the Head of the Technology Unit at UNEP as well as for the British Government holding senior positions at DECC, DEFRA, FSA, EA and MAFF. He also worked for the French Government on international climate change.\nDebra Boudreaux,\u0026nbsp;Tzu Chi Foundation, Executive Vice President of the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation.\nDebra Boudreaux is a senior volunteer with the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation. She has more than 30 years of experience working on major projects related to charity, medical care, education, and humanitarian aid. Debra was previously the CEO of Tzu Chi Medical Foundation. Debra has also led teams on international disaster relief missions around the world. Between 1993 and 2013, Debra has in fact led over 800 projects related to medical outreach. She leads Buddhist and Catholic interfaith dialogues and serves as a member of the UN Multi-Faith Advisory Council.\nDr. Filippo Dibari, World Food Program, Public Health Nutritionist and Food Technologist, working at World Food Programme as nutrition adviser in Ethiopia.\nRegister here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.eventbrite.de\/e\/climate-change-food-security-and-covid-19-challenges-and-opportunities-tickets-109940314440?aff=erelexpmlt\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IVAN6104.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-06-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/22\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNEP video: What is ecosystem-based adaptation?","nid":"35269","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unep-video-what-ecosystem-based-adaptation","Body":"The United Nations Environment Programme\u0027s (UNEP) Climate Change Adaptation Unit introduces a new animation video to explain the concept of ecosystem-based adaptation.\nHealthy ecosystems reduce the negative impacts of climate change on people. Coastal habitats like mangroves provide natural flood defences, well-protected lakes retain water sources during droughts, and urban forests prevent flooding in cities by absorbing water into the ground. This approach of using ecosystem services as part of a holistic strategy to adapt to climate change is called ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA).\nWatch the video here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/%5E035164222040038F66CB1D0B08675D779E76D0317BCE04E691%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-06-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/18\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Webinar: Tools and methods for climate action plans and transformative participation","nid":"35267","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-tools-and-methods-climate-action-plans-and-transformative","Body":"The University of Southern Denmark invites to\u0026nbsp;a webinar \u0022Tools and methods for climate action plans and transformative participation\u0022.\nTime: 18 June, 09:30-11:30 CET\nThe aim of the webinar is to present and discuss three different tools\/approaches to enhance urban resilience at local level through capacity building and action plans. The representative from the Climate Technology Centre and Network network (Anthesis\u0026nbsp;Lavola)\u0026nbsp;will focus on conducting diagnosis of vulnerability to climate change and developing energy and climate action plans; Adapt-Chile will address the value of ludic approaches for enhancing participation, specifically in groups where hierarchies may limit interaction; UN-Habitat will present the CityRAP tool for training city managers and municipal technicians\u0026nbsp; to understand and plan actions aimed at reducing risk and building resilience through the elaboration of a City Resilience Action Plan.\nPlease read more here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.sdu.dk\/en\/om_sdu\/institutter_centre\/sducivilengineering\/iura\/teaching+and+education+activities\/webinar+series\/webinar7\nRegister here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/syddanskuni.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_M8hiNq2vRf-6brgFWOc5OA\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/%5E035164222040038F66CB1D0B08675D779E76D0317BCE04E691%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-06-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/16\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Webinar: Evaluaci\u00f3n del estado actual de la econom\u00eda circular para desarrollar una hoja de ruta para Brasil, Chile, M\u00e9xico y Uruguay","nid":"35251","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-evaluaci-n-del-estado-actual-de-la-econom-circular-para-desarrollar","Body":"El Instituto Nacional de Ecolog\u00eda y Cambio Clim\u00e1tico en el marco del cumplimiento de las Contribuciones Nacionales Determinadas (CND), se encuentra desarrollando el Proyecto \u201cEvaluaci\u00f3n del estado actual de la econom\u00eda circular para desarrollar una hoja de ruta para Brasil, Chile, M\u00e9xico y Uruguay\u201d.\u0026nbsp;Como parte este trabajo, se llevar\u00e1 a cabo el \u201cTaller del diagn\u00f3stico de econom\u00eda circular en M\u00e9xico en el contexto del NDC\u201d, el pr\u00f3ximo d\u00eda 15 de junio del 2020 de 9:00 a 14:00 hora de la CDMX, mediante la plataforma \u201cGo To Webinar\u201d\nEl modelo de econom\u00eda circular favorece el desacoplamiento del crecimiento econ\u00f3mico del uso de recursos naturales, promoviendo el aprovechamiento de residuos y uso eficiente de los materiales y energ\u00eda mediante el cambio de los procesos productivos \u0026nbsp;sobre todo de aquellas empresas que contribuyen en mayor medida con emisiones de GEI y el cambio clim\u00e1tico.\nEL presente taller tiene como objetivo compartir\u0026nbsp; con los principales actores clave en los diferentes sectores, los resultados obtenidos durante la primera etapa de evaluaci\u00f3n del estado actual de la econom\u00eda circular en M\u00e9xico. Con esto, se pretende identificar conjuntamente las oportunidades que ofrece este modelo e incentivar la vinculaci\u00f3n hacia la construcci\u00f3n de una\u0026nbsp; hoja de ruta en econom\u00eda circular para M\u00e9xico.\nPor este motivo, nos complace invitarle al taller que se llevar\u00e1 a cabo de forma virtual. Le agradecer\u00e9 llenar su registro en la liga:\nhttps:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/2883750026498978574\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IVAN7152_0.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-06-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/15\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New request for technical assistance: Technology Needs Assessment for Kyrgyzstan","nid":"35242","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-request-technical-assistance-technology-needs-assessment-kyrgyzstan","Body":"The Government of Kyrgyzstan has contacted the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to assist in conducting the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) for climate change mitigation and adaptation in the most vulnerable economic sector\u0026nbsp;(agriculture, energy, water, disaster risk management\/emergencies and municipal infrastructure).\nThe Kyrgyz Republic is a land locked and lower-middle-income country of 6,3 million population endowed with natural resources including minerals, glaciers, arable land, forestry and pastures. The country is the third most vulnerable to climate change impacts in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, due to its dependency on and sensitivity of agricultural systems.\nRead more about the technical assistance project in Kyrgyzstan here.\u0026nbsp;\nOther CTCN climate technology transfer\u0026nbsp;projects around the world.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Kyrgyzstan.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-06-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/11\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Recorded CTCN Regional Meetings: Forums for the National Designated Entities","nid":"35233","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/recorded-ctcn-regional-meetings-forums-national-designated-entities","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) regularly conducts a series of Regional Forums\u0026nbsp;to provide opportunities for the National Designated Entities (NDEs), Network Members and climate technology stakeholders to meet and\u0026nbsp;discuss some of the key issues of the CTCN and share experiences. Due to COVID-19, the meetings are happening online in 2020.\nPlease find the latest recorded meetings and presentations:\n\nForum for the NDEs in Anglophone Africa\nForum for the NDEs in Asia\nForum for the NDEs in Latin America\nForum for the NDEs in Pacific\nForum for Annex I NDEs\u0026nbsp;\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1Y8A9628_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-06-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/10\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New UNEP publication: Gender and climate change in the context of COVID-19","nid":"35225","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-unep-publication-gender-and-climate-change-context-covid-19","Body":"The UN Environment Programme, UN Women and EmPower (Women for Climate-Resilient Societies) present a new publication on gender and climate change in the context of COVID-19.\n2020 was intended to be a pivotal year for the global gender equality agenda and global climate change ambition. It was supposed to be a year to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action and to celebrate the start of the Paris Agreement. Yet, the unexpected and rapid spread of the highly infectious novel coronavirus has set in our paths a mammoth challenge. The ensuing economic slowdown and the postponement of the UN Climate Conference to 2021 threaten to stall the world\u2019s commitments to climate action. However, this is also an opportunity to better understand the links between pandemics such as COVID-19 and climate change and ensure that we rebuild from this crisis inclusively, equitably and sustainably.\nThe publication presents links and differentiated impacts of climate change and COVID-19 , also recommendations for action to ensure climate resilient post-COVID-19 recovery.\nRead more here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/sites\/d8uat.ctc-n.org\/files\/resources\/empower%20on%20gender%20and%20climate%20in%20the%20covid-19%20context_final.pdf\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_H0A9213.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-06-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/05\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Director on circular economy and business: the role of institutional partners","nid":"35203","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-director-circular-economy-and-business-role-institutional-partners","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) recognizes that establishing circular economies can be\u0026nbsp;a fundamental step towards achieving climate targets.\u0026nbsp;The CTCN is currently collaborating with 11 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to determine their long-term visions for developing circular economies.\nCircular economies refer to transforming current industrial models into more restorative ones which efficiently recover and reuse resources. \u201cOur goal is the promotion and development of national, sectoral, or process-specific circular models, in which public and private players are empowered to generate national strategies required for the development of\u0026nbsp;circular economies\u201d, said Dr. Rose Mwebaza, CTCN Director.\nThe CTCN Director presented at a circular economy webinar organized by the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development. The course was attended by almost\u0026nbsp;150\u0026nbsp;participants\u0026nbsp;representing\u0026nbsp;62\u0026nbsp;countries\u0026nbsp;with almost equal representation by women and men.\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN provides technical assistance and builds capacity\u0026nbsp;on a broad range of sectors at the request of developing countries as they seek to meet their Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement commitments.\u0026nbsp; In 2020, the CTCN will expand its technical assistance on circular economy to Africa.\nPlease see the presentation below.\u0026nbsp;\nFind information\u0026nbsp;about the CTCN\u0027s work on circular economy in Antigua and Barbuda, Costa Rica, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Uruguay,\u0026nbsp;Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Cuba, El Salvador and Paraguay.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n              \n\n\n\n      \n  \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IVAN7156_1.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-05-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/27\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNEP vacancy: Adaptation expert","nid":"35099","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unep-vacancy-adaptation-expert","Body":"The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)\u0026nbsp;is seeking\u0026nbsp;an expert: Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Guideline Development.\nResult of Service\n\u2022 Provide an annotated Table of Contents to lay out background, purpose, applicability and examples related to EbA integration into NAPs;\n\u2022 Reach out and conduct a consultation with relevant stakeholders (international organizations, NGOs and country partners) on the contents of the table of contents \u2013 online and in person;\n\u2022 Provide a full draft of the guidelines for feedback and revision (around 50-70 pages);\n\u2022 Provide a revised draft of the guidelines for finalization; and\n\u2022 Liaise with communications teams for layout and design of final guideline.\n\nWork Location\nHome-based\nExpected duration\n25 May 2020 to 24 December 2020\nQualifications\/special skills\nAcademic Qualifications:\nAt least an advanced university degree (Master\u2019s degree or equivalent) in ecology, climate change, hydrology, eco-hydrology, environment or related field is required\nExperience:\n- A minimum of 10 years of relevant progressive professional experience on environmental issues and climate change;\n- Track record in facilitating results-oriented group meetings;\n- Track record in writing reports and in developing analytical content; and\n- Experience in ecosystem-based adaptation and the development of guidelines and guidance on national adaptation planning\nLanguage: Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.\nApply here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/careers.un.org\/lbw\/jobdetail.aspx?id=135489\u0026amp;Lang=en-US\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/5_5.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-05-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/14\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Updated: 7 New CTCN\/UNIDO Calls for Proposals","nid":"35095","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/updated-7-new-ctcnunido-calls-proposals","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking proposals to provide technical support in conducting the technology needs assessments and the\u0026nbsp;technology action plans for the following countries.\nDeadline for applications:\u0026nbsp;18 June 2020, 17:00 (Vienna time):\n\nCameroon\nEquatorial Guinea\nGabon\nNigeria\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline for applications:\u0026nbsp;26 June 2020, 17:00 (Vienna time):\n\nDemocratic Republic of the Congo\u0026nbsp;\nIraq\nSyria\n\nPlease see more information in the documents attached below.\u0026nbsp;\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you\u0026nbsp;submit your completed application for CTC Network\u0026nbsp;membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ZAI.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-05-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/12\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Recorded webinar: Conducting a gender-responsive Technology Needs Assessment","nid":"35094","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/recorded-webinar-conducting-gender-responsive-technology-needs-assessment","Body":"The\u0026nbsp;webinar, organized by UNEP DTU Partnership, familiarized the participants with the relevance of gender issues in relation to climate change adaptation and mitigation, the participants also explored the relationship between gender and climate in the Sustainable Development Goals.\nDuring this webinar, the CTCN Knowledge and Communications Manager Karina Larsen\u0026nbsp;shared\u0026nbsp;successful examples of gender mainstreaming in climate technology processes.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe recorded webinar here:\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?list=PLqyIVoiJQK2BBP1lSvq803Tc_Irwa7ybh\u0026amp;time_continue=2277\u0026amp;v=k94DKtrCku4\u0026amp;feature=emb_logo\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DSC_4232.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-05-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/07\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC)","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender-mainstreaming\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender mainstreaming\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Join the World Biogas eFestival","nid":"35091","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/join-world-biogas-efestival","Body":"The World Biogas Association (WBA) is organizing the World Biogas eFestival, which will take place\u0026nbsp;18-21 May.\nThe World Biogas eFestival is a\u0026nbsp;series of online interactive presentations by an international line-up of eminent speakers sharing their expertise and facilitated networking to achieve the common goal of:\n\nhighlighting the use of biogas worldwide,\nsharing best practice,\ndiscussing new innovations,\nunderstanding the barriers preventing growth and policy contexts,\nidentifying potential solutions,\naddressing questions around technological challenges and opportunities.~\n\t\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) will attend the following session:\nIncorporating biogas into climate action plans\n21 May, 14:15-16:15 BST\/15:15-17:15 CEST\nSignatories to the Paris Climate Agreement must publish action plans on how they intend to deliver their emissions targets. Biogas can contribute to net zero emissions. This session will explore the role of major international organisations in encouraging their members (including nations and cities) to develop their climate policies, for example treating food waste, farm wastes and sewage, to prevent methane emissions, displace fossil fuels, and produce renewable biofertilizer.\nSpeakers:\n\nDavid Newman, President World Biogas Association, Chair\nTomoo Machiba, Deputy Director, UN Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN)\nRicardo Cepeda-M\u00e1rquez, Technical Lead - Food, Water \u0026amp; Waste Programme, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group\nSandra Mazo-Nix, Coordinator - Waste Initiative, Climate \u0026amp; Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Secretariat\nCTCN Case Study: Jaime Mart\u00ed Herrero, Universidad regional Amaz\u00f3nica Ikiam (Ecuador) and International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE, Spain)\u0026nbsp; \u201cBiogas technology applications for small and medium farmers in Latin America\u201d\n\t\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe full programme here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.worldbiogasassociation.org\/world-biogas-e-festival-a-virtual-conference\/\nThe participants from the CTCN Network need to request the participation to: CMurdoch@worldbiogasassociation.org. The participation is free of charge.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/BioGas.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-05-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/06\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"World Biogas Association (WBA)","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Case study: Providing income generating opportunities to rural women through the \u2018Clean Cookstove Initiative\u2019 in India","nid":"35088","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/case-study-providing-income-generating-opportunities-rural-women-through-clean","Body":"In the rural areas of Karnataka in India, like in many parts of the world, women are exposed to indoor air pollution from inefficient firewood cookstoves. Local NGO TIDE launched a clean cook stove programme in 2002 where rural women are trained as stove builders who further train other women in building and maintaining clean stoves. The initiative is supported by the Karnataka State Forest Department and the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Women who complete trainings are given molds to build stoves in households - an activity they engage in during 3-4 months a year as they are busy during the agricultural season.\nThis model has shown that providing clean household technologies that suit women\u0027s requirements and does not change their traditional habits has a higher adoption rate. It was also found that engaging women to popularize the stove was more successful than engaging men, as women are able to communicate and relate to women better. The income earned by women has given them more agency and control, and levels of confidence have increased as they now step out from their homes for attending and give trainings.\nRead more about the stories like this in the\u0026nbsp;publication \u201cWomen in Energy: Breaking Stereotypes and Inspiring Change\u201d, that the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) produced together with\u0026nbsp;the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).\nFor more information about gender and technology, please visit here.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/AY2I7959.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-05-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/05\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New publication: Waste management during the COVID-19 pandemic","nid":"35083","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-waste-management-during-covid-19-pandemic","Body":"The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) presents recommendations on how to manage waste during the COVID-19 pandemic.\nISWA considers three overall priorities for waste management during the period of the pandemic of COVID-19: \n1. Countries, states\/provinces and cities should ensure that waste management, recycling services, treatment and disposal facilities will not be disrupted and no extra risks for public health will be created by improper waste management. Waste management workers, especially those in waste collection, should take additional precautions and ensure health \u0026amp; safety procedures to be protected by any potential infection by the waste streams and\/or the equipment;\n2. Recycling activities should be re-adjusted to avoid cross-contamination and infections;\n3. The increased quantities of healthcare and medical waste should be safely treated and disposed of, making sure that they pose no risk for further infections and pollution.\nPlease read the recommendations here.\u0026nbsp;\nThese recommendations are a result of multiple expert collaborators within the ISWA network and were created to help guide waste management practices during these difficult times. Read more here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Waste%20management.%20X1klima.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-05-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/04\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"International Solid Waste Association","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN seeking translation service providers","nid":"35081","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeking-translation-service-providers","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking\u0026nbsp;a language translation service contractor to provide translation services for a variety of languages.\nThe contractor will undertake the following specific task related to translation and proofreading:\n\n\u0026nbsp;Translation and proofreading of CTCN documents such as: technical assistance requests and response plans, materials for media, including press releases, publications, reports and other editorial-related texts. The translated text has to be delivered in MS word, PowerPoint or Excel files, as required. The Contractor guarantees that the translation services are conducted in an expeditious, efficient and professional manner, consistent with the best interests of the CTCN, in compliance with the technicalities and policy of the programme. The Contractor guarantees the best available service worldwide.\n\nPlease see the Terms of Reference, UNIDO Requet for Proposals and UNIDO Bidder Access Guide below.\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;\nDeadline for applications:\u0026nbsp;14 May 2020, 17:00 Vienna time.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_9441.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-04-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/30\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Timor-Leste: Capacity building in renewable energy sector","nid":"35080","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-timor-leste-capacity-building-renewable-energy-sector","Body":"Timor-Leste is currently facing a lack of awareness of the potential impacts of climate change, as well as limited capacity to respond to it due to limited financial resources, technology and human capacity. The Government, therefore, wants\u0026nbsp;to improve technical and managerial\u0026nbsp;skills of government\u0026nbsp;technical staff so that they can transfer knowledge and skills\u0026nbsp;to the community regarding\u0026nbsp;access to solar PV.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is supporting the government in buildings its national solar workforce within rural communities by strengthening the capacity of the national training institute to provide trainings and certifications related to solar PV implementation. By placing particular focus on the transfer of skills and trainings at village level, the work force within the communities will be best positioned to promote the benefits and co-benefits of solar PV while considering social, cultural and religious aspects and to influence the willingness of the user to pay for the services. The training focuses on increasing capacities of government staff, youth retailers, technicians, engineers and other relevant stakeholders in the value chain.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-05-22_10-40-56.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-04-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/28\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN partner seeking consultants: Resilient and low carbon agricultural systems in Tonga, Vanuatu and Samoa","nid":"35078","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-partner-seeking-consultants-resilient-and-low-carbon-agricultural-systems","Body":"The Pacific Community (SPC) is seeking a consultant to review and finalize the Green Climate Fund (GCF) concept note \u201cEstablishing resilient, low carbon agricultural systems in Tonga, Vanuatu and Samoa\u201d.\nThe objective of the consultancy is to collect missing data, revise the concept note based on the GCF comments and engage with relevant stakeholders from the three countries.\nAll interested individuals are invited to submit the quotation before the 2nd of May 2020.\nPlease read more here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.spc.int\/procurement\/micro-public-tenders\/rfq-20-034-consulting-services\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-05-28_09-41-24.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-04-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/27\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Secretariat of the Pacific Community","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN seeking experts: Projects in 8 African countries","nid":"35077","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeking-experts-projects-8-african-countries","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the implementation of the following technical assistance: Implementation of GCF Readiness Project in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.\nDeadline to express the interest: 21 May, 2020\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to:\u0026nbsp;unon-procurement-rfx@un.org\u0026nbsp;with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\n\u0026nbsp;\nMore information:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/ptd\/sites\/www.un.org.Depts.ptd\/files\/pdf\/eoi17435.pdf\nIn case you are not a CTCN\u0026nbsp;network member\u0026nbsp;yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Windmills.%20Jbdodane.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-04-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/23\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN website now available in 6 UN languages","nid":"35072","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-website-now-available-6-un-languages","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) has updated its website.\u0026nbsp;In addition to improved design and functionality, the website\u0026nbsp;is now available in 6 official languages of the United Nations: English, Arabic, Chinese (simplified), French, Russian and Spanish. The visitors can find the language icons at the top of the main page, click it and then the website is translated. Please note that this is liked to Google Translate\u0026nbsp;at the moment.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/UN%20flag.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-04-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/17\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN interview with Julia Watson: How indigenous technologies can improve our society\u2019s health and environment","nid":"35047","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-interview-julia-watson-how-indigenous-technologies-can-improve-our","Body":"\u0022I started wondering how many technologies are out there that haven\u2019t been considered as technologies yet. The crisis of our changing world requires the entire diversity of ingenuity and innovation.\u0022\nWith COVID-19, the world\u0026nbsp;is facing an unprecedented global challenge which has quickly altered\u0026nbsp;the way we live and work. The CTCN has therefore\u0026nbsp;decided to explore technology paths that can serve to improve the health and environments of our societies. Julia Watson is a leading researcher on indigenous, nature-based technologies for climate-resilient design, a field she refers to as Lo-TEK. She believes that her work is threaded with an \u0022optimistic hope\u0022 and now more than ever we have an opportunity to reshape how humans align their societies with nature.\nJulia recently launched a new book as\u0026nbsp;the result of more than 20 years of research on original \u201csmart\u201d settlements around the world, through an architect\u2019s lens.\u0026nbsp;She teaches urban design at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, and at Columbia University\u0027s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;So how can indigenous technologies change the way we design cities?\nIn the book, I talk a lot about this mythology of the contemporary world and of technology. I think we need a new mythology for our world that is underpinned by an understanding that we\u0027re not superior. These technologies are about symbiotic relationships, which are the fundamental building blocks of nature. LO\u2013TEK is innovation born of humans living in symbiosis with natural systems and that\u2019s what I think needs to change.\u0026nbsp;\nWe commonly think of sustainability as bringing plants and trees onto buildings, but what if our most sustainable innovations were rooted in cultures who figured it out a millennia ago?\u0026nbsp;There are hundreds of nature-based technologies that have been constructed by indigenous cultures across the globe\u0026nbsp;that need to be considered as potential climate resilient infrastructures, that will assist us to develop and live in harmony with nature.\nIt\u2019s timely because right now there is a huge political swing in response to governments stuck in a business-as-usual model of progress that denies climate change is happening. Then there is this groundswell of youth who are listening to the science and begging them to consider their futures. That\u2019s why the book is dedicated to the next seven generations. At the root of sustainability, which drew from the Great Lore of the Iroquois, is the principal of making decisions that consider the next seven generations. This is actually a universal indigenous belief and something our dominant worldview has disregarded or completely forgotten.\nLo\u2014TEK is not just a book, it\u2019s a global design movement. The crisis of our warming world requires the entire diversity of ingenuity and innovation, borne from thousands of years of living in harmony with nature, that Lo\u2014TEK can offer. Lo-TEK is how humans have been dealing with the extremes we now face, by harnessing the energy and intelligence of complex ecosystems and the book is calling attention to an entire body of unexplored nature-based technology.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\u2022\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; How can modern cities learn from low-tech to adapt better to climate?\nThe way we exist in this moment is only one way and not the only way we can live with nature. Across the globe, there are hundreds if not thousands of different ways that humans have been dealing with climate extremes for thousands of years. Those alternative systems are still available to us to study, adapt and understand in the context of the challenges we now face with climate change and how we can design cities. Lo\u2014TEK explores the innovations of indigenous cultures who\u2019ve been dealing for millennia with the crises we now face, by using local innovations that are symbiotic with nature and that harness the intelligence of complex ecosystems. Designers responding to the challenges ahead should be imagining radical new urban typologies for sustainable growth where indigenous, nature-based technologies are hybridized with contemporary materials and construction techniques. From the scale of the symbiont, to the module, structure, system, and infrastructure, we should employ a design language of symbiosis to reduce density, rebuild diversity and shrink the individual and urban footprint.\nFor cities, the next evolution might be bringing lo\u2014TEK and high-tech in conversation to evolve new hybridized systems. Below are some thoughts on how this concept could be evolved in cities:\nGreening our skyscrapers for food\nAcross the world, constructed rice terraces are now considered one of the world\u0027s most important ecosystems, acting as massive absorption or purification systems, and as nutrient and biodiversity storehouses. Indigenous communities like the lfugao in Philippines and the Subak in Bali have developed the Palayan and Subak rice terracing and aquaponic systems that take advantage of local ecosystems, including wetland microbes, plants, and wildlife that compose the primary building blocks of the global water, nitrogen, and sulphur cycles. With techniques unchanged for two thousand years, their biological performance can inform the integration of vertical farming and landscaping within the infrastructures of the future. The terracing innovations that are constructed on slopes of up to seventy degrees, have a scale and steepness comparable to city skyscrapers, hinting at the opportunities for our urban, vertical environments to become havens for aquatic, terrestrial, and airborne biodiversity.\nBiodiversity as a Buoyant Building Block\nFor delta cities threatened by rising sea levels where land reclamation has been the strategy for expansion, successful and sustainable indigenous islanding infrastructures from peoples like the Uros of Peru and the Ma\u2019dan of Iraq could offer alternative futures for aquatic civilizations. The Ma\u2019dan of Iraq have survived for six thousand, five hundred years by evolving simple, habitable, adaptable, and biodegradable buoyant infrastructures, so versatile that a single reed species is used to construct entire built environments that rival contemporary, non-biodegradable floating island technologies. The islands are simultaneously a floating village, aquaculture farm, and artificial wetland synthesized into a single living infrastructure. Designed for mobility, islands are secured with anchors, but able to move to deeper waters. Buoyancy is achieved by amplifying multiple natural processes of decomposition, while water cleaning is performed.\nEdible Infrastructures Fueled by Waste\nIn other parts of the world, where cities contaminate their rivers and water supplies with sewage, Kolkata has adapted its wetlands to treat half of the wastewater from a city of 15 million people to produce a fishery, a waste-water treatment plant, farmland, and community hub. The network of pools are shallow, flat-bottomed fish ponds fed by 700m litres of sewage daily \u2013 half the city\u2019s output \u2014 to produce thirteen thousand tonnes of fish each year. But the system, which has been operating for a century, doesn\u2019t just produce a huge amount of fish \u2013 it treats the city\u2019s wastewater, sequesters carbon, reduces carbon emissions and costs by reducing transportation to market, fertilises nearby rice fields, and employs eighty thousand fishermen within a cooperative. The treatment of sewage in the ponds removes organic waste using a symbiotic process between fish, algae and bacteria as energy. So rather than a coal and chemical fed waste-water treatment plant, this infrastructure is fueled by a new renewable - the next generation of green tech.\nLiving Infrastructures\nTaking the cues from indigenous innovations across the globe, like the living root bridges of the Khasis in India, and the temporary fishing dams of the Enawene Nawe in Brazil, cities could introduce more sustainable, nature-based infrastructures that are responsive, productive, adaptable, and resilient. Implementing biodiversity as a building block, living trees coupled with innovative construction techniques become building materials that harness the intelligence of natural growth. The Khasi living root bridges - grown from a single, living tree trained from one riverbank to another where its roots are planted - respond to monsoon rivers by becoming stronger, growing higher and rooting deeper, making them extraordinarily efficient in their load bearing ability with a truss system that continues to strengthen with age. Similar systems could be grown to reduce urban heat island effect, increasing canopy cover along roads with roots trained into trusses that integrate with the architecture of the street. Stretched between shores to partially close rivers, the Enawene-nawe dams are porous, multi-functional, productive, responsive, seasonal, and temporary, supporting a unique forest fishing life. The dams offer clues to how microgrids and microdams might accommodate dynamic, symbiotic natural cycles, allowing river systems and their human and non-human species to thrive.\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;You have spent years developing your concept for Lo\u2013TEK. Can\u0026nbsp;you describe what inspired you?\nIndigenous technologies are not lost or forgotten, only hidden by the shadow of progress in the remotest places on earth. While society values and preserves the architectural artifacts of dead cultures, like the four \u00adthousand-year-old Pyramids of Giza, those of the living are displaced, like the six-thousand-year-old floating island technology of the Ma\u0027dan in the southern wetlands of Iraq. Extending the grounds of typical design, Lo-TEK is a movement that investigates lesser-known local technologies, traditional ecological knowledge (IEK), indigenous cultural practices, and mythologies passed down as songs or stories. In contrast to the homogeneity of the modern world, indigeneity is reframed as an evolutionary extension of life in symbiosis with nature.\u0026nbsp;\nI became interested in TEK as a scientific exploration while teaching an eco-technology seminar that I designed at Columbia. In my research for this course, I realized that many of the technologies we see as contemporary green infrastructures have ancient lineages. So, I started wondering how many technologies are out there that haven\u2019t been considered as technologies yet, and that question produced Lo\u2014TEK. It\u2019s ironic, that many contemporary green technologies, such as green roofs and floating wetlands, have been around for thousands of years, being rediscovered only when packaged as new. The vision for this book is something of the same. By gathering this compendium of indigenous design and innovation, a framework for adaptation and innovation is posed. This book retells an ancient mythology-that humankind can and must live symbiotically with nature-and provokes an emergent movement of design. One that intentionally hybridizes the innovations of indigenous peoples across the globe to radicalize the progress of humanism with the spirit of indigenism - rerooting our very relationship with nature from superior to symbiotic.\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;What would you want to communicate to others working to address\u0026nbsp;climate change?\nHarvard professor Dr. Edward O. Wilson predicts that during this next hundred years the protection of biodiversity will be our highest priority. However, species extinction alone won\u0027t be the twenty-first century\u0027s greatest loss. The same forces that drive species extinction endanger the indigenous technologies that may hold a key to humanity\u0027s survival. With indigenous communities being one of the groups most impacted by climate change, and many of the activities that, in the name of progress, have precipitated it, their knowledge is, in fact, an essential part of the solution.\n\u2022\u0026nbsp; Could indigenous technologies have a positive impact on the challenges we are facing today, from a health or\u0026nbsp;climate change perspective?\u0026nbsp;\nIn 2019, as the Climate Movement called for action, world leaders said there was no way they could shut everything down to lower carbon emissions and protect the environment. In the state of the global pandemic, the impossible has been made possible.\nThe way we\u2019ve come to live and travel, speeds up viral transmission and carbon emission alike. In all likelihood, if we continue to go up higher, out wider, further faster, and deeper to extract, we can expect more contagions and crises to follow. In indigenous cultures, a connection to nature is the foundation for physical, spiritual and psychological health. Australian Aboriginals call this a \u2018connection to country\u2019, that is handed down by the ancestors.[1]\u0026nbsp; The latest science on epidemics supports this indigenous understanding by suggesting that viral outbreak is closely linked to a lack of environmental resilience.[2] As we\u2019re realizing with climate change, resilience in a community depends on an interdependence with a thriving environment. Therefore, if the pandemic has both medical and environmental triggers, our response must be multi-dimensional, initiating systemic change that ensures our communities are resilient to both air-borne viral transmission and air-polluting carbon emission. A vision that addresses both climate change and public health on a global scale would use biodiversity as the building block to evolve ecologically active, adaptive, productive and resilient innovations.\nIn the early 1900\u2019s, in response to the Spanish flu, designers championed the introduction of parks, wide streets, and clean water, known as the City Beautiful Movement, which remained at the forefront of urban design for many years. But this pandemic in the context of climate change is different and a response cannot be limited to sanitation and beautification. Nor can it end with restrictions to the consumption of wild animals, which has been the response from China and Thailand. What can we learn from this pandemic to usher in a movement of urban design for the 21st century? Enter Lo\u2014TEK, a design movement building on indigenous philosophy and vernacular infrastructure to generate sustainable, resilient, nature-based technology. It suggests that some of our most resilient innovations might be drawn from the past, but beyond the recent of the Spanish flu. Lo\u2014TEK explores the innovations of indigenous cultures who\u2019ve been dealing with the contagions and crises we now face for millennia, by using local innovations that are symbiotic with nature and that harness the intelligence of complex ecosystems. Designers responding to the challenges ahead, should be imagining radical new urban typologies for sustainable growth where indigenous, nature-based technologies are hybridized with contemporary materials and construction techniques. From the scale of the symbiont, to the module, structure, system, and infrastructure, we should employ a design language of symbiosis to reduce density, rebuild diversity and shrink the individual and urban footprint.\nIn the present state of pandemic from COVID-19 when now more than ever we value the air we breathe, we have an opportunity to reshape how humans connect with nature. The monoculture and the homogeneity is actually crippling, because it makes our cities and systems vulnerable. Cities cannot remain human centric as complex dynamics are at play. By only focusing on the dynamics of human society, other species suffer and eventually we suffer as well. A contemporary response needs to be active, adaptive, productive and diverse. It must afford a co-existence for many species, and use the intelligence of hundreds of unexplored nature-based technologies designed for the extreme conditions we now face.\n\u2022\u0026nbsp; So what is next?\u0026nbsp;\nAt the opening or closing of a significant event, indigenous peoples ask an Elder to give an acknowledgment of land. Based on the belief that the world cannot be taken for granted, the acknowledgment of land and all living things is spoken to align people\u2019s minds and hearts with Nature.\u0026nbsp; At the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world must take a moment to acknowledge the Elders we have lost along with the knowledge they have taken with them, and align once again with the Earth, which is our most critical life support system, and then evolve into the next century. Accommodating infinite growth on a finite planet is the root of many problems we now face together, but isolated by quarantine, alone.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[1]\u0026nbsp;Novelist Ambelin Kwaymullina\n[2] The Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health\u2019s paper published January 2019 titled \u201cAssociation between severe drought and HIV prevention and care behaviors in Lesotho: A population-based survey 2016\u20132017\u201d\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/julia_watson.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-04-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/07\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"The CTCN Advisory Board meets virtually to discuss 2020 plans","nid":"35031","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-advisory-board-meets-virtually-discuss-2020-plans","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) convened a two-day Advisory Board Taskforce meeting online from March 30 to 31st. \u0026nbsp;The CTCN presented its 2019 achievements, and the Advisory Board members provided valuable input into the Centre\u2019s ongoing work, which continues despite the challenges posed by the Coronavirus.\n\u201cWhile these were not official meetings, the Advisory Board members provided guidance to the CTCN Secretariat and discussed the progress of the Board taskforces. The online format worked well and we were able to make a lot of progress in our discussions on the CTCN\u2019s work and future plans\u201d, noted Ms. Orly Jacobs, the Chair of the CTCN Advisory Board.\nCTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza presented an overview of the Centre\u2019s recent achievements as well as COP25 guidance which the CTCN is currently implementing. See COP25 guidance relevant to the CTCN.\nCOP25 CTCN guidance.pdf\n\n\n\u201cRegarding our strategic plans for this year, the implementation of the Technology Framework is very important. Activities in the pipeline include enhanced collaboration with the Technology Executive Committee and the Adaptation Innovation Programme. Also, with support from the Government of Korea, we will open a liaison office in Songdo this year, that will focus on collaboration with the Green Climate Fund and enhancing our work on research and development, South-South learning, and network engagement in the region. We have also ramped up work with small and medium-sized businesses in order to generate awareness of the technologies available to them and the new markets that can be established through their use. Throughout our services we are aiming to incorporate more youth involvement and build upon our existing efforts to promote balanced gender considerations in terms of technology development and implementation\u201d, presented Dr. Mwebaza. \u0026nbsp;\n2019 marked the first full year that the CTCN delivered its technology services with a regional focus. The regional approach enabled the CTCN to strengthen its relationship with National Designated Entities as well as regional initiatives and organisations. It also facilitated the enhanced identification of national and regional climate technology needs and opportunities, which contributed to the highest number of multi-country requests since the CTCN\u2019s launch.\nThe CTCN also strengthened and refocused its monitoring and evaluation system. Guided by a thorough external review and revised processes and methodologies, the Centre and its implementing partners will now be able to more consistently and concretely capture anticipated and achieved impacts. Read the CTCN 2019 Annual Operating Plan Report for further information on the CTCN\u2019s services.\nThe Board also discussed the mobilization of resources for the CTCN, and UNEP representative Mark Radka emphasized UNEP\u2019s continued commitment as host Agency for the CTCN and provided an overview of the UN Environment Programme\u2019s plans in this regard. The Board emphasized that with regard to resource mobilisation, efforts should be made to provide a \u0026nbsp;long-term sustainability plan within the context of the existing programmatic and project funding.\nLinkages with the Finance Mechanism continues to grow, as evidenced by a new collaboration with\u0026nbsp;the Adaptation Fund for a USD 10 Million joint CTCN\/UNDP Technology Aggregator Programme and the GEF USD 800,000 Pilot Programme on Innovative Financing for Climate Adaptation Technologies in Medium-sized Cities kicking off in 2020. The existing cooperation between the CTCN (via UNEP and UNIDO) and the Green Climate Fund continues to expand with the current portfolio including support for 16 countries to access readiness funds.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Board also presented findings regarding their taskforce work on improving the Climate Technology Network\u2019s engagement strategy as well as ways to enhance Advisory Board meetings.\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN Advisory Board meets twice a year and provides guidance on the Centre\u2019s fulfilment of the direction provided by the Conference of Parties. The next Board meeting is scheduled to take place at UNIDO headquarters in Vienna, Austria on September Sept 7-11, 2020 contingent upon the status of COVID 19. An online meeting will be scheduled in the event that an in-person Advisory Board meeting is not possible. Please visit the CTCN\u2019s knowledge portal or follow the CTCN on Facebook or Twitter for up to date meeting information.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/group_picture_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-04-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/03\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN vacancy: Climate Technology Manager (LAC Region)","nid":"35006","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-climate-technology-manager-lac-region","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is looking for a Climate Technology Manager (LAC Region).\nDeadline for applications: 22 April 2020\nDuty station: Mexico\nMain Functions\nProject management and administration:\n\n- Provides technical and strategic assistance for the CTCN activities, including planning, monitoring, and external relations, and ensuring quality control of the support services and activities.\n- Identifies opportunities for offering targeted support for low carbon technology transfer actions.\n- Provides hands-on support to developing countries in the areas of CTC technology request design, management and planning, implementation, information management, monitoring, and impact assessment, through direct contact and communications with Nationally Designated Entities (NDEs).\n- Conducts a preliminary appraisal of the CTCN requests for technical assistance received from NDEs, taking into account the CTCN scope and the prioritization criteria approved by the Advisory Board.\n- Refines requests in close consultation with NDEs, request clarification and any needed additional information from NDEs.\n- Identifies suitable experts\/organizations (including consortium partners and network members) to respond to country requests and support developing countries on technology transfer for low carbon and climate resilient development.\n- Works with NDEs and other host country institutions, as well as with a team of experts to develop response plans and relevant Terms of Reference (ToRs).\n- Coordinates the necessary procurement process and related contractual arrangements in order to set up the quick response assistance and\/or the response projects.\n- Coordinates the work of consultants, partners and sub-contractors, review intermediary outputs, documents and reports, ensure the timely delivery of expected outputs, and effective synergy among the various sub-contracted activities.\n- Monitors the timely delivery of high quality responses from solicitation of appropriate services from consortium partners and Network members.\n- Captures and ensures the dissemination of lessons learned and results achieved, linking with the CTCN Knowledge Management System, and reporting requirements.\n- Contributes to communication efforts related to the technical assistance delivered by the CTCN by providing specific inputs.\n- Ensures that individual projects are managed through the project cycle including Monitoring and Evaluation Tools (M\u0026amp;E), secure additional technical oversight where necessary.\n- Contributes to further develop and streamline procedures to deal with CTCN requests for technical assistance.\n- Contributes to the reporting requirements on CTCN activities, including substantive achievements and financial performance.\n- Coordinates activities related to budget and funding through programme\/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, and financial statements and prepare related documents\/reports.\n- Perform other relevant assignments that may be assigned from time to time.\nMinimum Requirements\nEducation\nAdvanced university degree in engineering, technology, environmental science, external relations, or related area.\nLanguages\nFor the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English and Spanish is required.\nField of Expertise\nA minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in environment, engineering, technology, international development, climate change or a related field, of which at least five years spent in relevant national or international institutions dealing with climate change adaptation and mitigation issues, technology development, deployment and transfer. Experience within the UN system on climate change and technology transfer and experience in working with governments in developing countries is desirable. Familiarity with modalities, policies and processes practiced by international agencies, financing institutions, NGOs, government agencies, and international private sector organizations.\nApply now:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.unido.org\/vacancies\/climate-technology-manager-lac-region\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019_09_30_un_gruppe_foto_portrat_0087_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-04-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/02\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Peru: Incorporating ecosystem-based adaptation in the management of national protected areas","nid":"34992","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-peru-incorporating-ecosystem-based-adaptation-management-national","Body":"Peru\u2019s Protected Natural Areas (PNAs) are the cornerstone of the country\u2019s biodiversity conservation strategy. They include unique and often fragile ecosystems that also provide essential services to communities outside their boundaries. For instance, 60% of the hydroelectricity produced in Peru comes from rivers in protected areas (a service estimated at $320 million USD), while seven of its most popular tourist destinations are PNAs.\n\u201cThis project is very important for Peru. The guidelines established in the practical manual will guide the managers of the National Service of Protected Natural Areas by the State and other actors in designing and implementing the ecosystem-based adaptation options at the national level. The results from this technical assistance are a key source of information that will be incorporated in the National Adaptation Plan,\u201d, noted Marco Antonio Arenas, Conservation and climate change specialist, National Service of Protected Natural Areas by the State.\nPeru\u2019s national policies and objectives on the management of protected areas did not previously consider potential climate change impacts or plans to ensure resilience. The National System of Protected Natural Areas therefore sought to strengthen adaptive capacity through sound ecosystem management.\nIn order to meet Peru\u2019s goals, CTCN Network member Asesoramiento Ambiental Estrat\u00e9gico of Uruguay provided technical and strategic input into management plans for protected natural areas and developed an ecosystem-based adaptation manual to guide the work of area managers. The integration of the manual was piloted in 4 natural areas, including providing recommendations for mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation in budgeting processes. Finally, national training was delivered to area managers to develop their capacity to implement recommended ecosystem-based adaptation activities.\n\nThis assistance is improving the capacity of 59 protected natural area managers to mainstream ecosystem-based adaptation into their management plans. Implementation of the plans is expected to positively impact flood control and water provision, and decrease overall climate change vulnerability for an area of 20 million hectares, corresponding to roughly 15% of Peru\u2019s total area.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_4974_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-03-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/30\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN vacancy: Programme Management Officer","nid":"34980","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-programme-management-officer","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is looking for a Programme Management Officer.\nDeadline for applications: 15 April 2020\nLocation: Bangkok, Thailand\nResponsibilities\n1. Project management and administration:\n\u2022 Provides technical and strategic assistance for the CTCN activities, including planning, monitoring, and external relations, and ensuring quality control of the support services and activities.\n\u2022 Identifies opportunities for offering targeted support for low carbon technology transfer actions.\n\u2022 Provides hands-on support to developing countries in the areas of Climate Technology Centre (CTC) technology request design, management and planning, implementation, information management, monitoring, and impact assessment, through direct contact and communications with Nationally Designated Entities (NDEs).\n\u2022 Conducts a preliminary appraisal of the requests received from NDEs, taking into account the CTCN scope and the prioritization criteria approved by the Advisory Board.\n\u2022 Refines requests in close consultation with NDEs, request clarification and any needed additional information from NDEs.\n\u2022 Works with NDEs and other host country institutions to develop response plans and relevant Terms of Reference (ToRs).\n\u2022 Coordinates the work of consultants, partners and sub-contractors, reviews intermediary outputs, documents and reports, ensures the timely delivery of expected outputs, and effective synergy among the various sub-contracted activities.\n\u2022 Monitors the timely delivery of high quality responses from solicitation of appropriate services from consortium partners and Network members\n\u2022 Captures and ensures the dissemination of lessons learned and results achieved, linking with the CTCN Knowledge Management System, and reporting requirements.\n\u2022 Identifies suitable experts\/organizations (including consortium partners and network members) to respond to country requests and support developing countries on technology transfer for low carbon and climate resilient development.\n\u2022 Ensures that individual projects are managed through the project cycle including Monitoring \u0026amp; Evaluation, secure additional technical oversight where necessary.\n\u2022 Contributes to the reporting requirements on CTCN activities, including substantive achievements and financial performance.\n\u2022 Coordinates activities related to budget and funding through programme\/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, and financial statements and prepares related documents\/reports.\n\n2. Support to the Climate Technology Centre Secretariat\u2019s activities and services:\n\u2022 Participates in the organization and implementation of networking and trainings events by providing background information, preparing presentations, suggesting priorities for discussion and identifying resource speakers.\n\u2022 Helps identifying, analyzing and communicating on technology transfer and climate change through.\n\u2022 Producing focused pieces of technical analysis on low carbon technology transfer of wider mutual interest for developing countries.\n\u2022 Identifying the technologies, services and approaches that would be relevant for climate change adaptation and mitigation in developing countries.\n\u2022 Identifying emerging technology transfer issues and ways of communicating these to policy makers and donors; Supporting preparation of publications and outreach materials and developing new communication tools; Drafting briefing notes and presentations for senior management on Technology Transfer issue.\n\u2022 Participating in training workshops, seminars and conferences.\n\u2022 Helps identifying and establishing synergies and collaboration with national technology centres and institutions; regional climate technology centres and networks; intergovernmental, international, regional and sectoral organizations, partnerships and initiatives that may contribute to technology deployment and transfer; and research, academic, financial, non-governmental, private-sector and public-sector organizations, partnerships and initiatives.\n\u2022 Performs other tasks as may be requested by the Director of the CTCN.\nCompetencies\nPROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to climate change adaptation and mitigation issues, technology development, deployment and transfer. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues\/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to interact well with others, apply judgment in the context of assignments given, take initiative, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.\nPLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.\nACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his\/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.\nEducation\nAn advanced university degree (Master\u2019s degree, or equivalent) in engineering, technology, environmental science, public policy or related fields is required. A first-level degreein combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.\nWork Experience\nA minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in environment, engineering, technology, international development, climate change or a related field, of which at least three (3) years spent in relevant national or international institutions dealing with climate change adaptation and mitigation issues, technology development, deployment and transfer is required.\nExperience within the UN system on climate change and technology transfer and experience in working with governments in developing countries are desirable.\nWorking experience with modalities, policies and processes practiced by international agencies, financing institutions, NGOs, government agencies, and international private sector organizations is desirable.\nLanguages\nEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.\nApply now:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/careers.un.org\/lbw\/jobdetail.aspx?id=132297\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019_09_30_un_gruppe_foto_portrat_0038.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-03-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/27\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 11 new Network members","nid":"34975","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-11-new-network-members-0","Body":"11 new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) recently. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. The Centre also serves as a platform for Network members to share their solutions and experience via the CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;events such as the CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nAuckland UniServices Ltd: research and academic institution, research, teaching and consulting services in the geothermal field, New Zealand\nAmericas Sustainable Development Foundation (ASDF): research and academic institution, creating the enabling environment to recognize the value and business opportunities behind new evolving solutions and ideas that highly depend on technological innovation, development, and adoption, Netherlands\nBlockchain \u0026amp; Climate Institute: research and academic institution, the intersection of blockchain technology, climate change and sustainability, United Kingdom\nEFS Unternehmensberatung GesmbH: private sector organization, products, production and market solutions, Austria\nIngenier\u00eda, Consultor\u00eda e Innovaci\u00f3n en Energ\u00eda SpA (Aiguasol): research and academic institution, the development of R\u0026amp;D projects to improve their processes and competitiveness, designing and marketing new technologies, methodologies and processes rooted in energy efficiency and renewable energy sources, software services, Chile\nInterwaste R\u0026amp;D (EA) Trust: research and academic institution, waste to energy schemes, urban waste, wastewater engineering, land filling engineering, land fill gas, dump sites rehabilitation; with development of mechanism for reduction of GHG Emissions in developing countries; anaerobic digestion and bioelectrochemical systems, education, research and development, training young men and women in these sectors in Africa, Kenya\nRoyal HaskoningDHV Nederland B.V. (RHDHV): private sector organization, climate change advisory, renewable energy, strategic plan, urban resilience, infrastructure, smart harbor, innovative industry, environmental and social safeguards services and water, Netherlands\nSEG Ingenieria SA: private sector organization, wind and PV solar power, Uruguay\nSMEC International Pty. Limited: private sector organization, consulting and advisory expertise across urban development, infrastructure and management services industries, Tanzania\nSolar Cookers Internationals: research and academic institution, resource for solar cooking solutions, United States of America\nTriCiclos Chile: private sector organization, circular economy knowledge-based engineering company, creating and implementing solutions for products and processes, Chile\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;Download the\u0026nbsp;Network application, complete it and send to\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-05-22_10-36-28.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-03-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/24\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Climate Technology Centre and Network launching a new programme for small and medium companies","nid":"34974","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-technology-centre-and-network-launching-new-programme-small-and-medium","Body":"Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya and Tanzania will be among the first countries to benefit from a\u0026nbsp;recently launched programme by the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) that seeks to\u0026nbsp;identify and support mechanisms that will enable industrial SMEs to adopt environmentally sound technologies. The programme has been planned to be replicated in other regions as well.\n\u201cWorking across numerous adaptation and mitigation sectors, the CTCN provides technical assistance, knowledge sharing, capacity building\u0026nbsp;and networking. We are supported by more than 550 network member institutions all over the world, half of which are from the\u0026nbsp;private sector. This new programme aims to help identify challenges and specific solutions for the SMEs and support them with the uptake of climate-smart\u0026nbsp;technologies\u201d, says Dr. Rose Mwebaza, CTCN Director.\nThe programme consists of three stages:\u0026nbsp;introducing climate technologies and international suppliers to local SMEs,\u0026nbsp;creating linkages to finance,\u0026nbsp;and building capacity and awareness of local industrial SMEs. The CTCN has started working closely with SMEs in partnership with local organizations. The programme in Asia is planned later this year.\nIn Kenya and Tanzania, the programme is lead in partnership with the Kenyan Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) which\u0026nbsp;offers incubation, capacity building and financing options to\u0026nbsp;SMEs. The programme kicked off at the beginning of this year with the KCIC carrying out a research and analysis of SME\u0026nbsp;profiles in East Africa.\n\u201cAs part of the industrial SME\u0026nbsp;cluster mapping exercise, we have identified some technologies that include\u0026nbsp;increasing efficiency in production processes, minimizing the use of natural resources,\u0026nbsp;promoting energy conservation and efficiency, use of renewable energy sources and reducing toxic waste emissions and pollutants,\u201d said Christine Mwangi, the Programme Lead from the KCIC.\nThe Kenyan Climate Innovation Centre has also\u0026nbsp;engaged stakeholders in\u0026nbsp;Kenya and\u0026nbsp;Tanzania with the\u0026nbsp;aim\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;validating the preliminary\u0026nbsp;report findings. According to the findings, industrial sub-sectors that showed significant environmental and technological challenges based on the technological themes assessed\u0026nbsp;are building, mining and\u0026nbsp;construction, paper and board, textile and apparel, timber, wood and furniture\u0026nbsp;and energy and electricals and automotive.\nSelected SMEs from each country will attend the CTCN SMEs clinics (the format to be updated according to corona virus status), where they will be supported by experts with business plan development, access to strategic partnerships, networking or financing.\nPlease read more here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/SMEclinics\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/sme_clinics_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-03-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/23\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Latin America and the Caribbean: Establishing regional coalition on circular economy","nid":"34973","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-latin-america-and-caribbean-establishing-regional-coalition-circular","Body":"In the last years, the Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) region has been very active in the promotion of circular economy.\u0026nbsp; Many countries are interested in, are developing, or have already developed their national circularity strategies, plans and\/or roadmaps. As a result, the region is establishing a regional\u0026nbsp;coalition on circular economy, which aims to develop a common regional vision and strategy on circular economy in order to have a bigger impact, to build cooperation and have a regional platform to exchange best practices and provide technical support. UNEP was requested to build the coalition in close cooperation with international and regional partners. Strategic partners include UNEP, Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF), Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS-EKLA), the World Economic Forum (WEF), PACE (hosted by World Resources Institute), UNIDO and the CTCN.\u0026nbsp;\nThe coalition\u0026nbsp;will be governed by a Steering Committee, supported by Strategic Partners and a Secretariat. The coalition will be an open platform where all governments, private sector, institutions, non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental and international\/regional organizations working on circular economy can participate and contribute to.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is already supporting 11 countries in the region to determine their long-term vision on circular economy. There are two multi-country technical assistance projects: one\u0026nbsp;in Chile, Brazil, Mexico and Uruguay, and the second one in Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Cuba, El Salvador and Paraguay. The CTCN is also assisting Costa Rica to develop a circular economy at the local level. All projects focus on the climate benefits originating from a circular economy model and help to identify the advantages that circularity would produce towards the implementation of the NDCs and the achievement of the goals of the Paris Agreement.\nCTCN technical assistance on circular economy is\u0026nbsp;instrumental in three ways:\n\nRichness of information: Allowing participating countries to have a national assessment that goes beyond major cities, covering different regions with specific sectors.\nBaseline: Establishment of a strong baseline to know the current country status on circular economy, and to measure what is going to happen in the future.\nLessons learned: To compare and share information between countries, their activities in circular economy, learn from them, and transfer learnings from successes and failures.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nMore about the CTCN work on circular economy, please read here.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ivan7126_0_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-03-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/19\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN seeking experts: Upscaling investments in green building in Thailand","nid":"34967","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seeking-experts-upscaling-investments-green-building-thailand","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking experts for the implementation of the following technical assistance:\nEnabling readiness for up scaling investments in building energy efficiency for achieving NDC goals in Thailand \nDeadline to express the interest: 14 April, 2020\nMore information:\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nFor this call, the CTCN has initiated a new procurement process through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Interested vendors should forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) along with the signed vendor response form and qualification documents (included in the attachment) addressing the pre-qualification criteria to: unon-procurement-rfx@un.org with a copy to:\u0026nbsp;jecinta.cheruiyot@un.org.\nIn case you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may still apply (further details are found in the document).\nPlease note that this request for expression of interest (EOI)\u0026nbsp;is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued. Vendors that are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective evaluation of their EOI submission will receive the final tender solicitation documents.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/thailand_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-03-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/13\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN collaboration with the UNFCCC youth constituency: Read YOUNGO\u0026#039;s views","nid":"34952","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-collaboration-unfccc-youth-constituency-read-youngos-views","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) has developed a new work programme in collaboration with the UNFCCC youth constituency, YOUNGO, to engage youth in climate technology innovation and implementation.\nViews from YOUNGO, the official youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change\nClimate technologies are a key interest area for youth. Young people are a key target group for the implementation of the Paris Agreement. We play an important role as entrepreneurs, in the start-up scene, as scholars, and in the development of new and innovative technologies. We are crucial in driving technology adaptation and change. Furthermore, our socio-economic well-being and job prospects will be affected by the evolution of climate-friendly technologies. We are the future stakeholders and main users of new technologies, which we adopt openly and quickly.\nYouth driving innovation. We know there is an urgent need for climate technology innovation and implementation to reduce emissions and avoid catastrophic climate change. At the same time, solutions must be aligned with local and\/or regional requirements. Therefore, young people should have a seat at the tables where decisions are made. We need access to larger networks of relevant actors, as well as funding for the innovative technologies and solutions we develop. A key priority is making technologies one of the main levers for a greener world. For this, we require more knowledge, training, capacity building and tools to manage the development and implementation of innovative climate technologies. Supporting the contributions of youth for the development of climate solutions will support future career opportunities and help develop countries\u2019 clean technology sectors.\nYouth involvement in climate technology implementation. Increased youth engagement in transfer and implementation of new technologies should focus on enhanced collaboration between young people from Global South and Global North to facilitate the acceptance and success of climate technologies. It should also strengthen the active role of youth in identification, assessments and decision-making for climate technology implementation. The best means for youth involvement are those which reach a wide audience, including marginalized communities. Workshops, trainings and knowledge sharing should take young people\u2019s abilities and access into consideration to be as inclusive as possible.\nCTCN collaboration with YOUNGO. The CTCN and the UNFCCC youth constituency YOUNGO have recently strengthened their collaboration efforts. Besides planning joint events and trainings on youth, climate and innovation, we are exploring possibilities to engage further on knowledge sharing through webinars, internships, and development of knowledge products. The intention is to provide a platform for youth voices on climate technologies, strengthen capacities, and ensure that CTCN services remain inclusive, relevant and mindful of all stakeholders. YOUNGO, while being a constituency to UNFCCC processes, has its operations and activities spread across 200+ youth-led NGOs, and over 3500 individuals, several of which work on or around the focus areas of the CTCN. We look forward to our continued collaboration.\nFor more collaboration with YOUNGO, please read the CTCN Progress report.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/youngo2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-02-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/27\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Myanmar: Strengthened drought and flood management","nid":"34951","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-myanmar-strengthened-drought-and-flood-management","Body":"Myanmar is expanding adaptation efforts\u0026nbsp;within its agricultural and water sectors with the help of improved data analysis and financial support.\u0026nbsp;The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) helped the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation to create\u0026nbsp;linkages with the Green Climate Fund\u2019s\u0026nbsp;Readiness Programme. As a result, Myanmar established systems to capture reliable and timely data that will inform climate change assessments as well as drought and flood management.\n\u201cThe livelihoods of Myanmar are largely dependent on the southwest monsoon, availability and access of water resources are key determinants of rural poverty. Myanmar requested support from the CTCN to strengthen water management and increase adaptation to climate variability and climate change, through the use of a web-based portal. The web portal was set\u0026nbsp;up during the project\u201d,\u0026nbsp; said\u0026nbsp;Ms. Thin Thuzar Win, Deputy Director of the\u0026nbsp;Climate Change Division,\u0026nbsp;Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation.\nThe objective of the portal is to provide a better understanding of the climate at regional and national scale. UNEP-DHI Partnership \u2013 Centre on Water and Environment helped Myanmar to create the portal, that provides free and easy access to data and information for flood and drought management, water resources and water related sectors.\u0026nbsp;Myanmar is now finalizing the concept note for the Green Climate Fund.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0454_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-02-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/25\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Serbia: Incorporating innovative renewables and waste heat technologies in Belgrade\u2019s district heating system","nid":"34947","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-serbia-incorporating-innovative-renewables-and-waste-heat-technologies","Body":"The City of Belgrade\u2019s district heating (DH) system is one of the largest in Europe with a total network length of 1420 km and capacity of over 2800 MW. Most of the network is run on natural gas boilers and fuel oil boilers with no utilization of waste heat from cogeneration or other sources, as well as a low integration of renewables (0.75% of capacity). In addition, the buildings are not very energy efficient and energy consumption rates are high. In view of the need for a harmonized approach towards energy efficiency, the CTCN received a request from Serbia to modernize the district heating system and increase the rate of renewables integration. The CTCN responded to the request by facilitating pro-bono support via the Republic of Korea.\n\u201cThanks to the CTCN and its partners, we will be able to incorporate innovative renewables and waste heat technologies in Belgrade\u2019s district heating system. Such demonstrations are highly replicable to the other 58 Serbian cities. We hope, that the prepared feasibility study will help us to attract third-party finance\u201d, noted Dr. Vladica Bozic, Head of Section for Implementation of Project, Ministry of Environmental Protection of Republic of Serbia, CTCN National Designated Entity.\nThe activities in the Serbian capital began in 2016 as part of the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)\u0026nbsp;Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform, the District Energy in Cities Initiative. The experts helped Serbia to develop a deep assessment of the city, including\u0026nbsp;an Action Plan for District Energy of the City of Belgrade, envisioning the next 20 years. In addition, a pre-feasibility study is being developed that evaluates the possibilities for interconnection of the existing district heating network and introduction of alternative energy sources. Another deliverable agreed with the city of Belgrade is a study on available renewable energy sources, with an emphasis on solar thermal district heating, which is being prepared by\u0026nbsp;the Korean Government, Korea District Heating Corporation and Yujin Energy.\u0026nbsp;\nAs one of six accelerators of the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)\u0026nbsp;Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform, the District Energy in Cities Initiative\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;a multi-stakeholder partnership coordinated by UNEP. It\u0026nbsp;is supporting market transformation efforts to shift the heating and cooling sector to energy efficient and renewable energy solutions currently in 14 countries, Serbia being\u0026nbsp;one of the pilots. The Initiative supports local and national governments to build local know-how and implement enabling policies that will accelerate investment in modern \u2013 low-carbon and climate resilient \u2013 district energy systems.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/akos_hajdu._belgrade.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-02-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/19\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Ecuador: Agricultural sector is finding solutions to reduce harmful emissions and creating new income opportunities","nid":"34946","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-ecuador-agricultural-sector-finding-solutions-reduce-harmful-emissions","Body":"Ecuador\u2019s Ministry of Environment aimed to reduce emissions from its agriculture sector but was concerned about preserving the economic and social benefits that this industry provides. Ecuador, therefore, requested technical assistance from the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to identify ways to reduce emissions from livestock that might also open up other economic opportunities.\nIn response to Ecuador\u2019s request, the CTCN gathered experts from the Spanish-based International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering, along with the Ecuadorian National Institute of Agricultural Research and the National Institute of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to conduct a technological and financial analysis of the country\u2019s agriculture sector.\nA technological analysis of various biodigesters was performed to identify the most relevant options for local conditions, and selected models were installed as part of a pilot programme at small and medium livestock farms. Training was conducted on installation and maintenance as well as monitoring of production and the use of by-products (primarily biogas and biofertilizers). The CTCN partners worked with farmers to calculate net emissions of methane and nitrous oxide from livestock activity, and produce a cost-benefit analysis of the technology and its contribution to income in livestock farming. Based on the positive results, the Ministry of Ecuador is exploring how to support the introduction of biodigesters in the agricultural sector. The\u0026nbsp;International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering provided examples from other Latin American countries, including national biogas programmes, through a publication produced\u0026nbsp;in Spanish and English. The document presents the biodigesters (their function, products,\u0026nbsp;types), explains the basis for national biogas programs, and how they function.\u0026nbsp;\nThe last deliverable of this technical assistance is a proposal to be included in the national programme. It presents the technology of biodigesters in small and medium agriculture producers in Ecuador, analyzes the current situation of technology, users, technology providers and main actors, proposes five-year goals, structure, functions, activities and budget of the National Biodigesters Program in Ecuador (PNBE).\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/p1130204.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-02-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/18\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNEP news: Do you want to be the next Young Champion of the Earth?","nid":"34945","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unep-news-do-you-want-be-next-young-champion-earth","Body":"Young Champions of the Earth\nAre you a change-maker, rain-maker, ground-breaker? Do you see opportunity\u0026nbsp;where others see crisis? Do you want to change the world? Young Champions of the Earth aims to celebrate and support individuals aged between 18 and 30 who have outstanding potential to create a positive environmental impact.\u0026nbsp;\nLead a new wave\nGlobal warming is forcing our societies, our economies and our world to change. Our ways of doing business, our\u0026nbsp;careers and our job opportunities\u0026nbsp;need to change, too.\u0026nbsp;\nWith this change comes an unprecedented opportunity for brave entrepreneurs and trend-setting role models to take action,\u0026nbsp;to carve their place in a new and greener economy,\u0026nbsp;to pioneer revolutionary technology and radical innovations, and\u0026nbsp;to lead a new wave of green careers.\nIn 2020, seven young people \u2013 selected from every global region \u2013 will be named Young Champions of the Earth. These winners receive seed funding, intensive training\u0026nbsp;and tailored mentoring to bring their big environmental ideas to life. We\u2019re looking for artists, scientists, economists, communicators and entrepreneurs from all walks of life who have big, bold ideas \u2013\u0026nbsp;for the environment, for humanity, for a greener future.\u0026nbsp;\nWhose big idea will change the world?\u0026nbsp;\nShortlisted finalists from every region will be selected following an open call for applications. A Global Jury will then choose seven winners. Each winner is expected to implement their big idea and keep UNEP updated on their progress by producing videos and blogs that we will share on our website. Winners will also be given funding to support their communication efforts throughout the year, so that they can produce high-quality materials to share with our audiences.\nDownload the Young Champions of the Earth information brochure\nWhat do the Young Champions of the Earth receive?\nThe prize\nIn 2020, seven Young Champions of the Earth will be selected from each global region:\u0026nbsp;Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, West Asia\u0026nbsp;and two from Asia and the Pacific. Each winner will receive:\u0026nbsp;\n\nUS$15,000 in seed funding\nUS$9,000 to communicate and capture your idea and document and broadcast the stories of hope and change that you\u2019re catalyzing on the ground\u0026nbsp;\nAttendance at a high-level UN meeting\nAn introduction to dignitaries at the Champions of the Earth award ceremony\nPublicity and recognition through interviews and online and global media\nAccess to a community of experts offering insights and mentoring\nParticipation in an entrepreneurial training program\n\nThe 2020 Young Champions of the Earth will be required to share their journeys through videos and blogs\u0026nbsp;on this website for up to one year.\nThe community\nMore than just an honorary title, the Young Champions of the Earth prize aims to nurture the next generation of environmental leaders. Applicants who demonstrate a strong willingness to learn will be granted access to mentoring and skill-building opportunities and to a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and experts.\nAPPLY NOW\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0200_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-02-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/17\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Partnership for Market Readiness: E-course on carbon taxation","nid":"34932","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/partnership-market-readiness-e-course-carbon-taxation","Body":"Mar 03rd, 2020 00:00 - Apr 06th, 2020 00:00 | Virtual\nPutting a tax on carbon emissions incentivizes companies and consumers to reduce their emissions, raises revenue for government and generates health and development co-benefits. But how do you design a carbon tax? What kind of sources of emissions should be taxed and at what rate? What should you do with the revenues? Enroll now for the Carbon Tax E-Course to answer these questions.\nThe interactive online course takes through the basic building blocks of how to design and run a carbon tax. The course is developed by the Partnership for Market Readiness (PMR), and in collaboration with Climate Focus, the O\u2019Neil School of Public and Environmental Affairs (Indiana University) and the Gnarly Tree Sustainability Institute. The Partnership for Market Readiness (PMR) is a forum for collective innovation and knowledge exchange, and a fund to support grant-based technical assistance and capacity building to scale up climate change mitigation through market-based approaches. The PMR generates and disseminates a substantial body of knowledge on various aspects of carbon pricing.\nTarget Audience\nPractitioners involved in designing and implementing carbon taxes, ministry representatives, carbon pricing project developers. This course may also be interesting to the private sector, students, NGOs and think tanks that are looking for a more in-depth understanding of carbon taxes.\nLast date to register: February 24th, 2020\nPlease register here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/olc.worldbank.org\/content\/e-course-carbon-taxation\u0026amp;nbsp;\u200b\nLaunched in 2010, the Partnership for Market Readiness (PMR) is helping to establish carbon markets in developing, emerging and transition countries. The secretariat function is performed by the World Bank.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ian_barbour.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-02-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/13\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"UNFCCC report: Summary of the Capacity-building Hub at COP25","nid":"34931","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unfccc-report-summary-capacity-building-hub-cop25","Body":"The 2nd Capacity-building Hub\u0026nbsp;took place over the course of seven thematic days, on December 4 - 11 at COP25, in Madrid.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with the Paris Committee on Capacity-building hosted the Means of Implementation Day. The Day highlighted opportunities for countries to build capacity to implement their NDCs and NAPs. Successfully implementing climate change plans requires a wide range of capacities: developing projects, creating supportive legislation, accessing finance, and utilizing the right technologies. The Means of Implementation Day presented seven events spanning these essential aspects of climate action implementation, which was attended by over 300 participants.\u0026nbsp;\nThe summary provides a brief overview on the following aspects of the 2nd Capacity-building Hub: event statistics, a focus on the thematic days, recurring topics during discussions, and feedback received from organizers and participants in their evaluation of the 2nd Capacity-building Hub.\nThe report is now available here: http:\/\/tiny.cc\/cb2report.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_8674_0_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-02-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/12\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in Ethiopia: New product standards for an ancient cooking tool could lead to significant energy savings","nid":"34926","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-ethiopia-new-product-standards-ancient-cooking-tool-could-lead","Body":"The government of Ethiopia has developed energy efficiency targets in order to reduce demands on the country\u2019s electricity system, powered mainly by hydro power. Ethiopia\u2019s household sector accounts for 89% of total energy consumption, and electric mitads (cookstoves utilized for traditional Ethiopian injera bread) are the most prevalent and energy-intensive appliances. While an electric mitad is believed to have been on the market for at least 40 years, its energy efficiency has been little improved during that time.\n\n\u201cThe Energy Efficiency standard and labeling on locally manufactured electric stoves shall be a priority and urgent issue to be addressed in Ethiopia. The energy savings obtained could be used for rural electrification, manufacturing, industrialization, and export programs contributing to the sustained rapid and broad\u2013based economic growth of the country. Therefore, this project will have a significant impact both on product standards, energy efficiency and GHG emissions,\u201d noted Ms. Yamelakesira Tamene Bekele, CTCN National Designated Entity of Ethiopia.\nThe Ethiopian Energy Authority, therefore, sought to develop mitad energy efficiency standards and a labelling program. It worked together with CTCN Network members Motiva Services of Finland and Ethiopian-based Swan Management to develop a testing procedure for measuring and certifying the energy performance of locally manufactured electric stoves. The team also formulated a capacity building and communication strategy for transferring technology knowledge to local manufacturers and for informing the public about energy efficient stoves.\n\nThe short-term impact of this technology collaboration is that through the use of energy efficiency standards for electric mitad production and certification, the stove\u2019s energy efficiency will improve and generate less demand on Ethiopia\u2019s electric system. In the longer term, as rural electrification progresses throughout the country, energy efficient electric stoves can become an attractive alternative to wood stoves and thereby reduce deforestation, improve air quality in homes, reduce time spent on fuelwood collection, and make a 20% contribution to Ethiopia\u2019s total potential for emission reduction annually by 2030.\nFor more information, please read here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/projects\/development-product-standard-comparative-labeling-electric-injera\nCTCN technology projects all over the world:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/data\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ay2i7929.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-02-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/10\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New CTCN publication: Women in Energy","nid":"34925","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcn-publication-women-energy","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) presents its publication together with the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) \u201cWomen in Energy: Breaking Stereotypes and Inspiring Change\u201d.\nThe benefits of energy to economic growth and human development are undeniable and also it is a critical enabler for reducing inequities between men and women and boys and girls. Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 7, respectively, aim to achieve gender equality and universal energy access. However, SDG 7 cannot be achieved in isolation as gender equality and the empowerment of women have significant positive impacts on sustained economic growth and there is a vital connection between energy access and gender equality. Therefore, to achieve the objective of SDG 7, it is of utmost importance to promote gender inclusion within energy access and production efforts.\u0026nbsp; Hence, the international development community and many governments are focusing greater attention on the gender\u2013energy nexus to fill important knowledge gaps on how the two goals might complement and supplement each other.\nThe publication introduces the Gender Mainstreaming Framework in energy value chain, as well as different case studies on gender inclusion from India and Nepal. \u0026nbsp;\nThe case studies focus on gender mainstreaming practices in the energy sector\u2014 specifically in off-grid, grid connected, and clean cooking segments. They highlight the practical interventions and capture their replicable processes and aspects.\nPlease read the publication here.\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ay2i7993.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-02-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/07\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes 11 new Network members","nid":"34924","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-11-new-network-members","Body":"11 new institutions\u0026nbsp;joined the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in January. Through its Network, the CTCN mobilises policy and technical expertise to deliver technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries. The Centre also serves as a platform for Network members to share their solutions and experience via the CTCN Knowledge Portal, Network member hosted webinars, relevant trainings, networking\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;events such as the CTCN Regional Forums.\nNew Climate Technology Network members include:\n\nChilean Agency for International Cooperation for Development (AGCID), public sector organization, Chile (identification and design of projects to mitigate and adapt to climate change, also currently the National Implementing Entity for the Adaptation Fund, and partner of several multilateral organizations)\nEcometrica, private sector, UK (delivering software as a service to the private, government and academic sectors to support environmental monitoring and greenhouse gas reporting)\nEnergy Consulting \u0026amp; Development GmbH (EC\u0026amp;D), private sector, Switzerland (design of financial mechanisms, energy efficiency policy and pure energy engineering)\nInstitute for Transportation Development Policy (ITDP), non-governmental organization, USA (sustainable transport and development, policy advocacy)\nKorea Western Power CO., Ltd. (KOWEPO), private sector, Republic of Korea (cooperative projects with vulnerable group such as SMEs, the elderly, et in supplying safe and clean power)\nKPSR Construction 2006 Ltd (KPSR), private sector, Thailand (consultancy, design and project management services in the field of industrial Anaerobic Digestion, generally primary industries)\npManifold Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (pManifold), private sector,\u0026nbsp;India (energy \u0026amp; utilities focused strategic research and consulting company\u0026nbsp;enabling smart and clean tech market\u0026nbsp;development and growth in energy, e-mobility, solar, low voltage DC, environment and urban sectors)\n3 TRICILOS COLOMBIA S.A.S. (TRICICLOS), private sector, Colombia (creating and implementing solutions for products and processes related to circular economy)\nTrioss Limited, private sector, UK (adaptation capacity metrics)\nUCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources, research and academic institution, UK (Sustainable Development Goals of cities, climate change, energy, food, heritage, industry, infrastructures, natural resources and water, as well as the UK Industrial Strategy)\nWorld Biogas Association (WBA), non-governmental organization, UK (facilitating the adoption of biogas globally)\n\nJoin the Network\nThe CTCN actively seeks Network members from all geographic regions with an array of sector experience. The membership is cost-free.\u0026nbsp;Download the\u0026nbsp;Network application, complete it and send to\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/imgl3011.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-02-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/05\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Dates Shifted for Africa Climate Week in Kampala (20-24 April)","nid":"34913","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/dates-shifted-africa-climate-week-kampala-20-24-april","Body":"In consultation with the secretariat of UN Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Republic of Uganda has decided to move the dates of the upcoming Africa Climate Week to 20 to 24 April 2020.\nThe new dates take advantage of the G77 Heads of State and Government Summit being held at the same venue from 17 to 19 April and will facilitate participation of Ministers and high-level stakeholders.\nThe event in Kampala, at the Speke Resort Munyonyo, Conference Centre, will be the first Regional Climate Week to be hosted this year and will be followed by Climate Weeks in the Asia-Pacific (AP), Latin America and Caribbean (LAC), and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions.\n\nThe central objective of Africa Climate Week is to share ways for governments to implement the Paris Agreement in Africa, making use of all the planning tools and support available, and to serve as a platform for national governments and non-Party stakeholders to engage, build partnerships and explore solutions that can deliver climate action and support at scale.\nThe meeting will bring together diverse actors from the public and private sectors and will be instrumental in building support for increased regional climate action, helping to put Africa on a path to low-carbon and resilience to the inevitable impacts of climate change.\nIn addition to discussions on how to regionally implement the Paris Agreement and related climate strategies and plans, a special focus will be on the sectors of energy security and access; food and water security; and urban infrastructure and mobility.\n\nAfrica Climate Week is being hosted by the Republic of Uganda.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Key partners are the UNFCCC secretariat, the World Bank Group, the UN Development\u0026nbsp;Programme, the UN Environment Programme, the UN Economic Commission for Africa, the African Union and the African Development Bank.\nFor more information about Africa Climate Week and the overview programme, please see\u0026nbsp;here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0342_4.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-02-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/03\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Prime Minister of Denmark states climate change a national and global priority","nid":"34912","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/prime-minister-denmark-states-climate-change-national-and-global-priority","Body":"Global leadership and international collaboration are keys to raising climate change ambition, was the message given by the Prime Minister of Denmark, Ms. Mette Frederiksen in a recent briefing to heads of diplomatic missions and UN initiatives, including the Climate Technology Centre and\u0026nbsp;Network (CTCN).\n\u201cThe situation calls for global leadership. Denmark will shoulder our responsibility and lead the way and we have taken concrete action on a number of fronts\u201d, said the Prime Minister while addressing climate change.\nThe PM stated that the Danish government has developed a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70 percent in 2030, which is now made legally binding through a new national climate act. Denmark is also strengthening and pursuing new private sector partnerships to identify additional innovate climate change solutions. Last week in Davos, two Danish companies were elected as the two most sustainable companies in the world (\u00d8rsted and Chr. Hansen).\n\u201cWe will push for changes in all parts of society. Of course, we cannot do this alone. Therefore, we strongly support the ambitious climate agenda of the EU-commission. We need a new Green Deal. We will also increase our efforts to support more forests that can absorb CO2; safeguard our biodiversity and nature; and, increase our investments in green research\u201d, continued the Prime Minister.\nDenmark is an active supporter of the CTCN\u2019s work, and several Climate Technology Network members are based in Denmark.\n\u201cWe are ready to bring Danish solutions to the table, and to share our experiences in making the green transition happen\u201d, noted Ms. Frederiksen.\nFull\u0026nbsp;speech available here:\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\u2003\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0620_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-02-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/03\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New publication: Innovative solutions for 100% renewable power in Sweden","nid":"34898","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-innovative-solutions-100-renewable-power-sweden","Body":"Sweden has set out to meet 100% of its electricity needs from renewable sources by 2040. With a highly decarbonised power system already in place, the country is well positioned to help the world meet crucial climate goals. In the meantime, Sweden itself needs innovative solutions to meet its ambitious 100% renewables policy goal.\nThe\u0026nbsp;study from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), produced in consultation with the Swedish Energy Agency (Energimyndigheten), provides four tailor-made solutions to integrate high shares of renewables into the national power system. By showcasing Sweden\u2019s case, the report also aims to strengthen international co-operation and inspire other countries to scale up their renewable power targets.\nThe proposed solutions combine key innovations in four broad dimensions \u2013 enabling technologies, business models, market design and system operation \u2013 to tackle different challenges in the power system value chain.\nThe study proposes four main solutions for the Swedish power system:\n\nSolution I: Providing\u0026nbsp;innovative ancillary services\u0026nbsp;from both conventional and variable renewable energy sources;\nSolution II: Gaining power system flexibility from the\u0026nbsp;Pan-European market, based on effective collaboration among system operators;\nSolution III: Ensuring system-friendly integration of\u0026nbsp;distributed energy resources;\nSolution IV: End-use decarbonisation via\u0026nbsp;renewable-based electrification.\n\n\nThe analysis assesses of the likely impact of these solutions, advises on how to implement them, and highlights pilot projects that could be replicated in Sweden or elsewhere.\nThe study reflects the outcomes of four workshops held in 2019 among IRENA member countries, including several with experience in operating systems with very high shares of renewable power and others with similar policy objectives.\nRead the publication here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9640_8.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-01-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/30\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"International Renewable Energy Agency","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Webinar: Gender-sensitive Energy Policies","nid":"34894","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-gender-sensitive-energy-policies","Body":"30 January 2020\n4:00 p.m. Brussels | 3:00 p.m. London | 2:00 p.m. Praia | 10:00 a.m. Washington | 8:00 a.m. Denver\nRegister now at https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/5055493296136870924.\nThe Clean Energy Solutions Center, in partnership with the Global Women\u2019s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET), will host this webinar as the third in a six-part webinar series on Gender Equality for a More Rapid and Inclusive Energy Transition. This webinar will spotlight policies and regulations designed to catalyse gender equality in the clean energy sector and will focus on Africa and Latin America.\nPresentations will highlight:\n\nThe ECOWAS Policy for Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Access and the regional Directive on Gender Assessments in Energy Projects\nLegal frameworks for policies and regulations\nBuilding Gender Equity into Nigeria\u2019s National Rural Electrification Programs\nGlobal analysis of energy policies and gender mainstreaming\nGender audits as a methodology for mainstreaming gender in energy policy.\n\nThe presentations will be followed by an interactive question and answer session with the audience.\nPanelists\n\nJoy Clancy, University of Twene\nJennye Greene, Sustainable Energy Solutions\nMonica Maduekwe, ECOWAS Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE)\nAna Rojas, Nedworc Foundation\nSamuel Saunders, Sullivan and Cromwell LLP\n\nCertification\nThe Clean Energy Solutions Center and Global Women\u2019s Network for the Energy transition will provide a certificate of completion for any participant who completes all six offerings of this webinar series. Contact\u0026nbsp;the organizers\u0026nbsp;for more information.\nSponsors\nThe Clean Energy Solutions Center helps governments, advisors and analysts create policies and programs that advance the deployment of clean energy technologies. The Solutions Center is an initiative of the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), a global forum to share best practices and promote policies and programs that encourage and facilitate the transition to a global clean energy economy.\nGWNET aims to advance the global energy transition by connecting and empowering women working in sustainable energy in all parts of the world through interdisciplinary networking, advocacy, training, coaching and mentoring. It is a non-profit membership organization with more than 800 members in over 88 countries.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/nigeria.monica.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-01-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/29\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN vacancy: Donor and Policy Specialist","nid":"34868","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-donor-and-policy-specialist","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is looking for a Donor and Policy Specialist, who\u0026nbsp;will report to the CTCN Director.\nDeadline for applications: 7\u0026nbsp;February 2020\nLocation: Copenhagen, Denmark\nIn this position, the consultant will provide services for the operationalization of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), and will work in close coordination with the CTCN Director.\nIn particular, he\/she will support:\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Draft reports to donors on CTCN activities and results as per each donor\u2019s specification and with input from CTCN Secretariat staff and consultants;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Develop regional, quarterly and annual updates and reports based on results and impacts as provided in the CTCN M\u0026amp;E framework;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Prepare Advisory Board meeting organization and document preparation, with inputs from the CTCN Director and staff, twice per year;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Draft programme planning documents and reports at the request of the CTCN Director, and with inputs provided by CTCN Secretariat staff, for presentation to the CTCN Advisory Board, its UN Environment and UNIDO host organizations, and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Note UNFCCC Conference of Parties guidance to the CTCN and incorporate it into the aforementioned planning documents.\nThe consultant will contribute to the following deliverables:\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Well written, informative reporting documents and updates to its donors and other key stakeholders;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Developed strategic programme planning documents and reports.\nApply now:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/jobs.unops.org\/Pages\/ViewVacancy\/VADetails.aspx?id=19290#4\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019_09_30_un_gruppe_foto_portrat_0015.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-01-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/27\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN vacancy: Latin America \u0026amp; Caribbean, West and Central Africa Adaptation Specialist","nid":"34854","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-latin-america-caribbean-west-and-central-africa-adaptation","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is looking for a Climate Change\u0026nbsp;Adaptation Specialist, who\u0026nbsp;will work in close coordination with the CTCN Director and the Regional Manager in the Latin America, Caribbean, West and Central Africa regions.\nDeadline for applications: 5 February 2020\nLocation: to be determined\nIn particular, he\/she will support:\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Capacity building, knowledge management, and communication activities on adaptation technologies;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Adaptation and joint mitigation-adaptation technical assistance request generation and refinement; and technical assistance day-to-day management;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; CTCN Response Plan development and review (project documents) in collaboration with client countries and sector experts;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Consortium Partners and Network Members engagement for delivery of CTCN technical assistance, including monitoring and evaluation;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Input into global adaptation products including within the scope of the UNFCCC processes;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Outreach to new client countries and network members including through vision to concept programmes.\nThe consultant will contribute to the following deliverables:\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Materials needed for Regional Fora to be conducted throughout 2019-2020 are drafted and finalized;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Recommendations on potential adaptation and joint mitigation-adaptation requests are prepared;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Technical review and recommendations on the design of CTCN response plans (project documents) are prepared;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Review and quality assurance of deliverable reports provided by CTCN implementers is undertaken;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Drafting of ToR for agreements and tendering documents;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Evaluation of technical proposals submitted by the network;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Review and quality assurance of Monitoring \u0026amp; Evaluation reports is undertaken;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Preparation of Readiness proposals for the Green Climate Fund and other windows of adaptation financing;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp;The database of partners and their adaptation-related activities is updated.\nApply now:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/jobs.unops.org\/Pages\/ViewVacancy\/VADetails.aspx?id=19216#7\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019_09_30_un_gruppe_foto_portrat_0087.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-01-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/24\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU): \u20ac93 million available for 24 topics","nid":"34843","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/fuel-cells-and-hydrogen-joint-undertaking-fch-ju-93-million-available-24","Body":"The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) launched\u0026nbsp;its\u0026nbsp;2020\u0026nbsp;Call for Proposals.\u0026nbsp;\nThe\u0026nbsp;call\u0026nbsp;includes\u0026nbsp;24 topics\u0026nbsp;aimed at addressing the current\u0026nbsp;objectives\u0026nbsp;for the Transport and Energy pillars, as well as Overarching and Crosscutting activities:\n\nreduce the production cost of fuel cell systems to be used in transport applications, while increasing their lifetime to levels competitive with conventional technologies\nincrease the electrical efficiency and the durability of the different fuel cells used for CHP and power only production, while reducing costs, to levels competitive with conventional technologies\nincrease the energy efficiency of production of hydrogen mainly from water electrolysis and renewable sources while reducing operating and capital costs\ndemonstrate on a large scale the feasibility of using hydrogen to support integration of renewable energy sources into the energy systems\nreduce the use of the EU defined \u0022Critical raw materials\u0022, for example via low platinum resources, and through recycling or reducing or avoiding the use of rare earth elements\n\nTwo topics are addressing objectives related to both transport and energy pillars (so called \u2018overarching activities\u2019): HT proton conducting ceramic materials for highly efficient and flexible operation and Decarbonising islands using renewable energies and hydrogen - H2 Islands.\nOther topics are addressing crosscutting issues: Overcoming technical and administrative barriers to deployment of multi-fuel hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS); and PNR on hydrogen-based fuels solutions for passenger ships.\nThe call is open from 14 January 2020 until\u0026nbsp;21 April 2020\u0026nbsp;17:00:00 CET.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information please visit\u0026nbsp;FCH JU website.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/hydrogen_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-01-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/22\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Apply now: Women4Climate Tech Challenge","nid":"34835","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/apply-now-women4climate-tech-challenge","Body":"The C40 Women4Climate Tech Challenge will select women-led innovative tech solution for climate with a measurable impact to experiment them in C40 cities.\nInnovators, entrepreneurs and startupers selected to be finalists and winners will be eligible to receive financial or technical support from C40 and their partners, plus acceleration or implementation in C40 Cities. C40 support will be custom-designed for each solution, depending on the project\u2019s level of maturity and the needs: acceleration; incubation; residence within the city; urban space for experimentation; co-design of experimentations on citizens\/users.\nThe cities committed to pilot the winning innovative solutions are interested in the following thematic areas:\n\nAdaptation and risk cities response\nHealthy public buildings\nGreen and healthier streets\n\nTo increase the climate impact of the winners of the Tech Challenge C40 has secured $40,000 in funding to be split amongst the winners and used to support their experimental phase.\nThe deadline for applications is January 31, 2020, 11pm GMT.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/nigeria2_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-01-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/20\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Apply now: IEAGHG International CCS Summer School 2020","nid":"34814","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/apply-now-ieaghg-international-ccs-summer-school-2020","Body":"The IEA Greenhouse Gas R\u0026amp;D Programme (IEAGHG) 2020\u0026nbsp;Summer School will be hosted by the\u0026nbsp;Bandung Institute of Technology\u0026nbsp;(ITB) and will take place the\u0026nbsp;week commencing 13th\u0026nbsp;July 2020\u0026nbsp;in Bandung, Indonesia.\u0026nbsp;IEAGHG\u2019s Summer School now has more than 635 alumni representing over 50 countries.\n\nWho Can Apply for the Summer School?\nThe target group for the Summer School is young scientists and researchers, e.g. PhD students with a background in engineering, geo-technologies, socio-economics. This can also include those in the early stages of their career within 5 years of graduation currently seeking a greater understanding of CCS.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nThe Programme\nThe Summer School programme covers every aspect of CCS and aims to present the most recent information available in each field. The topics covered include:\n\nAll aspects of capture, transportation and storage of CO2\nIndustrial uses of CO2\nCosts and economic potential of CCS\nRegulations, policy and GHG accounting\nPublic communication\nHealth and safety\n\nUp to 60 students will attend the Summer School, which will run over a packed week-long schedule. A fieldtrip will be a highlight of the week and is dependent on the host\u2019s location and expertise. Group work is encouraged during the week with a day set aside for networking, career talks and group work presentations.\n\nFor more information, please visit the IEAGHG Website.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/radboud_0.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222020-01-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/09\/2020 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"IEA Greenhouse Gas R\u0026amp;D Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"7 New CTCN\/UNIDO Calls for Proposals","nid":"34808","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/7-new-ctcnunido-calls-proposals","Body":"The CTCN\u0026nbsp; is seeking proposals for implementation of the following technical assistance:\n\nAfrica \u2013 Biomass Energy Conversion (UNIDO Reference RFX No. 7000003983): https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/101731\nCameroon \u2013 Energy and Climate Action Plan (UNIDO Reference RFX No. 7000003982): https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/101730\nCuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador and Paraguay - Circular Economy (UNIDO Reference RFX No. 7000003980): https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/101723\nIndonesia \u2013 E-mobility (UNIDO Reference RFX No. 7000003981): https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/101728\nSaint Lucia and Antigua \u0026amp; Barbuda - Increasing resilience of the education system (UNIDO Reference RFX No. 7000003984): https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/101732\nTonga \u2013 Circular Economy (UNIDO Reference RFX No. 7000003978): https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/101703\nUruguay \u2013 Low-enthalpy Geothermal Energy (UNIDO Reference RFX No. 7000003979): https:\/\/www.ungm.org\/Public\/Notice\/101706\n\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you\u0026nbsp;submit your completed application for CTC Network\u0026nbsp;membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dscf0804_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-12-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/19\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New publication: Climate Strategies 2020","nid":"34804","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-climate-strategies-2020","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in collaboration with Witan Media present\u0026nbsp;a publication highlighting the role of technology transfer in the fight against climate change. The publication has been launched during COP25 in Madrid.\nThe publication includes contributions from Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), as well as the foreword by CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza on how CTCN connects countries with the know-how, technology and finance to achieve their climate goals, and the contribution by Orly Jacob, CTCN Advisory Board Chair on the power of networks.\nThere are different sections introducing best practices and cases stories regarding the action, technology, systematic change and making it happen.\nRead it here:\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/climate_change_strategies_2020._final._with_links_page-0001_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-12-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/10\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"COP25. Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards: Winners announced","nid":"34802","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/cop25-gender-just-climate-solutions-awards-winners-announced","Body":"Launched by the Women and Gender Constituency in 2015, the Gender Just Climate Solutions Award honours the fundamental contribution of women in the fight against climate chaos and demonstrates the necessity to integrate gender equality in all climate policies. The awards highlight technical solutions, participatory approaches, citizens\u0027 based initiatives and transformational solutions.\n\u201cThe CTCN is very proud to support the Gender Just Climate Solutions Award for the third time this year. It is an excellent opportunity for us to support this global movement as we strive to ensure that our response to climate change is not only effective, but also inclusive. The CTCN is committed to ensuring countries have the means to adopt and develop impactful climate solutions, by empowering both men and women as change-makers. The inspiring examples we hear today also show us that beyond being beneficiaries of targeted climate action, women and girls who gain equal access to technologies, knowledge, finance and other resources, become powerful implementers and accelerators of climate action\u201d, said CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza, who announced this year\u2019s Gender Just Climate Solutions Award in the category of \u201cTechnical Solutions\u201d.\nCTCN together with WECF and national development institutions, also invited 14 award winners to its annual 2-day workshop during COP25, to share experiences and expertise on climate technology and finance mechanisms, as well as on how to expand and grow their exemplary initiatives. This networking and mentoring programme aims to positively impact national climate policies by contributing outstanding gender responsive actions.\n  \n\n\n\n\nWinners:\nTechnical solutions. UNIVERS-SEL, Guinea-Bissau, France\nThis project improves the lives of women and communities in the mangroves of Guinea- Bissau, through sustainable use of space, energy and natural resources. 2000 family farms, 75% of which are managed by women, have adopted sustainable salt collection and rice production methods, with solar energy and reduced water consumption. Thanks to the sharing of ancestral know-how and innovative techniques and capacity-building activities, women producers contribute to structure and develop the salt and rice value chain in the mangroves. 1500 women and 500 men have gained in autonomy through increased revenues and their integration into the local economy, while adapting to the impacts of climate change.\nNon-technical solutions. ENDA COLOMBIA, Colombia\nStarted in 2012, this initiative shows the way for gender-responsive urban policies, addressing the challenges of solid waste management in the poor suburbs of the capital of Bogota. 26 women waste pickers have accessed a decent job and are recycling over 30 tons of paper and 12 tons of plastic annually in these suburbs. 3520 citizens are involved in participatory planning, urban gardening, cultural and artistic activities and the creation of \u0027Bankomunal\u0027 \u2013 a community savings and credit initiative for women who do not have access to formal banking. Trainings gender inequalities and masculinities, local public policies and citizen\u2019s participation, allows beneficiaries to exercise their democratic rights to protect their cultural heritage, contributing to the peace process in Colombia.\nTransformational solutions. CAMEROON GENDER AND ENVIRONMENT WATCH (CAMGEW), Cameroon CAMGEW engages local and ethnic women in sustainable forest management, while enhancing their human rights and transforming patriarchal gender relations in the forest communities. Cooperating with Oku local authorities and the government of Cameroon, CAMGEW gives women the opportunity to assume leadership positions of forest institutions and stakeholder platforms. They provide a broad range of trainings to over 2000 people: environmental education for schools and adults, bee farming, agroforestry and organic farming, livestock breeding and biogas production, entrepreneurship skills with financial assistance. CAMGEW helps 800 young women fight domestic violence through counseling on their rights, business opportunities and community sensitization to counter early marriages.\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/gender_awards_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-12-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/09\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN, Adaptation Fund and UNDP launch new grant programme to foster innovation of adaptation practices","nid":"34801","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-adaptation-fund-and-undp-launch-new-grant-programme-foster-innovation","Body":"The CTCN and the Adaptation Fund has announced the launch of a new US$ 10 million pilot innovation programme during the COP 25 UN climate conference in Madrid.\nThe new programme will foster innovation in adaptation in developing countries, and will target a broad range of potential finance recipients, including non-governmental organizations, community groups, young innovators and the private sector.\n\u201cAdaptation solutions are instrumental to building resilient, sustainable societies, yet adaptation innovators, including youth, often struggle to find the necessary support to incubate and scale up such solutions. The CTCN is therefore pleased to build upon our existing collaboration with the Adaptation Fund to administer their new innovation small-grants programme,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;Dr. Rose Mwebaza,\u0026nbsp;Director of the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN).\nTwo of the Fund\u2019s accredited multilateral implementing entities, UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in conjunction with the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will administrate\u0026nbsp;US$ 5 million to\u0026nbsp;aggregate about 45 small grants (up to US$ 250,000 each).\u0026nbsp;\nThe new innovation programme will provide special financing opportunities to support innovation for adaptation to developing countries that do not yet have NIEs, as well as the private sector. CTCN will act as small grant aggregator\u0026nbsp;for innovation, making grants available to a broad scope of stakeholders on a competitive basis.\n\u201cWe need to stand up and take action, and young people are doing it. We have the innovation and solutions\u0022, mentioned\u0026nbsp;Elizabeth Wanjiru, the founder of Green Generation Initiative Kenya.\nThe new programme adds a new financing opportunity for the most vulnerable communities under the Fund\u2019s overall Innovation Facility, which includes a recently launched separate innovation grant funding window that is available to accredited national implementing entities (NIEs) under the Fund\u2019s pioneering Direct Access modality that builds country ownership in adaptation.\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1_24.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-12-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/07\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"The CTCN reports record number of requests for climate technology transfer","nid":"34795","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-reports-record-number-requests-climate-technology-transfer","Body":"Demand for the services of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) reached a record high in 2019. The CTCN reported that requests for technology assistance submitted by developing countries increased 240% over the last 12-month period. Taking into account that requests were often submitted jointly by several countries at once, the growth in demand for technology support can be considered even higher. In its 2019 CTCN Progress Report launched today, the CTCN presents trends in technology demand as countries around the world scale up their climate change efforts.\nOne such country is the Cook Islands, where like many small island developing states, the government is working to identify the equipment, techniques, practical knowledge and skills needed to implement its Nationally Determined Contribution. The Office of the Prime Minister, together with the CTCN and its partner the UNEP DTU Partnership, are therefore conducting a national Technology Needs Assessment in the Cook Islands to support this effort. Based upon this process, a roadmap for prioritized technologies will guide technology development and transfer activities for strengthened climate resilience and low-carbon development in the 15-island nation.\n\u201cThe CTCN has proven to be a trusted partner for developing countries to access the means of implementation, and its continued deployment of technology expertise will be vital to scaling up the level of ambition required to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement\u201d, says Patricia Espinosa, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).\nEstablished by the Conference of Parties, the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network connects countries\u2019 technology goals with world-class expertise, providing targeted interventions that help unlock transformational climate change action. The CTCN delivers support across a broad spectrum of technology needs, from identifying technology priorities, conducting feasibility studies and piloting technologies, to building enabling policy and regulatory environments that facilitate upscaling and finance. The Centre has received 240 technology requests from 93 countries.\n\u201cTo meet this growing demand, we have taken many steps to scale up our support this year. We completed our 100th technical assistance intervention, added our 500th Network member, and through our accredited co-hosts UN Environment Programme and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), submitted our 25th Readiness proposal for consideration by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Other vital new partnerships will be announced at COP25\u201d, noted Dr. Rose Mwebaza, CTCN Director.\n52% of requests received by the CTCN focus on mitigation, while 27% are adaptation related, with a strong emphasis on agriculture and forestry. 21% of requests impact both adaptation and mitigation.\nThe CTCN and the Technology Executive Committee together form the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Technology Mechanism. At COP25, the two bodies will share how the Technology Mechanism plans to further assist countries with raising and implementing their climate change commitments at a December 2nd event: Delivering technological transformation to support countries in implementing the Paris Agreement.\nRead the report here: https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/resources\/2019-ctcn-progress-report\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ctcn_progress_report_2019.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-12-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/02\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Climate Technology Matchmaking Event (photos)","nid":"34763","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-climate-technology-matchmaking-event-photos","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) with support from\u0026nbsp;the European Commission, organized\u0026nbsp;the first private sector matchmaking event for\u0026nbsp;the National Designated Entities (NDEs)\u0026nbsp;in Asia-Pacific,\u0026nbsp;network members\u0026nbsp;and climate technology service providers, including private sector and international organizations. The event took place at the margins of\u0026nbsp;G-STIC 2019\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;Brussels, Belgium on\u0026nbsp;20 and 21 November 2019.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\n\u201cCTCN matches global expertise across the full spectrum of climate technologies to deliver the transformational solutions required by the developing world, and private sector plays a crucial role in accelerating clean energy transition\u201d, says CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza.\u0026nbsp;\nThe matchmaking event offered\u0026nbsp;the chance to meet face-to-face with multiple clean energy technology suppliers and service providers from around the world including the CTCN network members and consortium partners to discuss climate technology needs on energy efficiency, clean energy, and renewable energy. The event also provided a venue to\u0026nbsp;share experiences on the challenges faced in implementing clean energy initiatives and to learn from good practices and successful case studies from fellow implementers as well as technology suppliers and service providers.\nPhoto gallery from the event.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_7953_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-11-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/22\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN meets with the Danish Ministry of Environment and Food","nid":"34747","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-meets-danish-ministry-environment-and-food","Body":"The\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and\u0026nbsp;a\u0026nbsp;delegation from the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark\u0026nbsp;met at UN City-Copenhagen today to share their respective work. The CTCN team presented the technical assistance, capacity building and knowledge services that it provides to developing countries as they seek to meet their Paris Agreement and sustainable development goals.\u0026nbsp; Examples of agriculture, forestry, housing, and circular economy projects in developing countries were provided by\u0026nbsp;the Centre, as well as\u0026nbsp;trends in demand for environmentally-friendly technologies.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;The CTCN has received 185 requests from 93 developing countries for technical assistance, of which\u0026nbsp;more than 50% are mitigation related, 27% adaptation and more than 20% are related to both\u0026nbsp;mitigation and adaptation. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cWe play a unique role in delivering technology assistance at the request of developing countries as they strive to develop energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient societies. Thanks to our host institutions, UN Environment Programme and UNIDO, and a\u0026nbsp;growing network of technology partners from around the world, we can respond to country requests very quickly. We see a growing demand from developing countries for climate change solutions, and we would be pleased to further collaborate with the Ministry of Environment and Food, as well as Danish companies and institutions to share needed expertise.\u201d, said CTCN Director Dr. Rose Mwebaza.\n\nThe delegation from the Ministry of Environment and Food shared their priorities, emphasizing\u0026nbsp;their policy, regulatory and technology work on agriculture, deforestation, green shipping, and industry, among others. The Ministry and the CTCN agreed to explore collaboration\u0026nbsp;on capacity building and knowledge sharing through regional events as well as the CTCN\u0027s knowledge platform, one of the largest online suorces of climate technology information\u0026nbsp;in the world.\n\nThe CTCN gratefully recognizes the government of Denmark for its support of the Centre\u0027s work to serve developing countries in their climate change needs.\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/mtg.2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-11-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/14\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Join CTCN workshop in Dakar:  Assessment of coastal hazards and climate change adaptation technologies","nid":"34746","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/join-ctcn-workshop-dakar-assessment-coastal-hazards-and-climate-change","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is assisting Benin, Cameroon, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Senegal and Togo to establish a regional coastal classification, hazard management and standardized communication scheme utilizing the Coastal Hazard Wheel. A final workshop will take place on November 27-28 in Dakar, Senegal.\nThe CTCN invites its Network members and National entities to participate in this workshop, which aims to discuss the findings and lessons learned from this technical assistance.\nThe workshop will focus on:\n1) Commenting on the results of the mapping of the coastal risks of 8 countries from West Africa and Cameroon through the Coastal Hazard Wheel methodology\n2) Exchanging on the pertinence, limitations and benefits of the use of the Coastal Hazard Wheel and how to optimize its use at national and regional level\n3) Examine the adaptation options proposed and the implication of their adoption at national level\n4) Define a roadmap for improving the harmonization of actions ain order to properly address the challenges of coastal erosion and climate change\n5) Elaborate a joint road map for action\u0026nbsp;identifying potential areas of support of CTCN and other partners\nIf you are interested to attend\u0026nbsp;the workshop, please contact Federico Villatico Campbell, CTCN Regional Manager for LAC, West and Central Africa\u0026nbsp;(f.villatico@unido.org)\u0026nbsp;or the representative of the CTCN Network member, implementing this technical assistance,\u0026nbsp;Oscar Martinez Heredia (omartinez@globalcad.org).\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/coastal-hazard-wheel_2.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-11-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/12\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Through technology collaboration, Ecuador\u2019s agricultural sector is finding solutions to reduce harmful emissions and creating new income opportunities","nid":"34729","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/through-technology-collaboration-ecuador-s-agricultural-sector-finding","Body":"Worldwide, agricultural livestock contributes 7.1 gigatonnes of greenhouse gases per year. As part of its climate change commitments, Ecuador\u2019s Ministry of Environment aimed to reduce emissions from its agriculture sector but was concerned about preserving the economic and social benefits that this industry provides. Ecuador therefore requested technical assistance from the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to identify ways to reduce emissions from livestock that might also open up other economic opportunities. The CTCN is part of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and is co-hosted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The European Commission, on behalf of the European Union, is the single largest financial supporter of the CTCN\u2019s work.\nTo meet the needs of countries like Ecuador, as they strive to realize their climate change and sustainable development goals, the CTCN provides expert technology, policy and capacity building support by harnessing the expertise of UNEP and UNIDO, along with a global network of over 500 civil society, finance, private sector, and research institutions.\nIn response to Ecuador\u2019s request, the CTCN gathered experts from the Spanish-based International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering, along with the Ecuadorian National Institute of Agricultural Research and the National Institute of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to conduct a technological and financial analysis of the country\u2019s agriculture sector.\nBased on the findings, these CTCN partners and the Ministry identified anaerobic digestion as a potential means to reduce methane emissions and improve water quality while producing a renewable source of energy and revenue generation. Anaerobic digesters break down organic waste, such as manure, using bacteria that produce methane which can be collected and combusted to generate electricity. Digested manure can be applied to crops as a fertilizer.\nA technological analysis of various biodigesters was performed to identify the most relevant options for local conditions, and selected models were installed as part of a pilot programme at small and medium livestock farms. Training was conducted on installation and maintenance as well as monitoring of production and the use of by-products (primarily biogas and biofertilizers). The CTCN partners worked with farmers to calculate net emissions of methane and nitrous oxide from livestock activity, and produce a cost-benefit analysis of the technology and its contribution to income in livestock farming. Based on the positive results, the Ministry of Ecuador is exploring how to support the introduction of biodigesters in the agricultural sector. The\u0026nbsp;International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering provided examples from other Latin American countries, including national biogas programmes, through a publication produced\u0026nbsp;in Spanish and English. The document presents the biodigesters (their function, products,\u0026nbsp;types), explains the basis for national biogas programs, and how they function.\u0026nbsp;\nThis technology collaboration contributes to Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable \u0026amp; Clean Energy), 9 (Decent work \u0026amp; economic growth), and 13 (Climate Action) and advances Ecuador\u2019s Nationally Determined Contribution to diffuse technology and knowledge in the agriculture and livestock sector at the local level and to raise the proportion of renewable energy in the energy matrix even more until 2025.\nThe European Commission has provided continuous funding since the CTCN\u2019s launch in 2013 to support technology-related capacity building, knowledge sharing, networking and technical assistance for climate change action.\nRead more about this technology collaboration, other CTCN assistance in Ecuador, or more about biodigesters.\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/p1130441_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-10-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/29\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/capacity-building-and-training\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECapacity building and training\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sustainable-livelihoods\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESustainable livelihoods\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/domestic-manure-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDomestic manure\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in the Solomon Islands: Reducing electricity consumption in the pump stations","nid":"34724","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-solomon-islands-reducing-electricity-consumption-pump-stations","Body":"The Solomon Islands through their National Designated Enitity requested assistance from the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to strengthen the Solomon Islands Water Authority through energy efficient water pumping services and self generating options from renewable energy.\nSolomon Islands Water Authority\u0026nbsp;supplies and manages water in four main islands in Solomon Islands. It supplies water to an estimated population of 100,000. The Authority faces challenges of higher carbon footprint because of using electricity from fossil fuels mainly diesel for water pumping. Moreover, the energy cost accounts for about 35% of the total operational cost and is substantial.\nIn response to this, CTCN through UNIDO hired technical consultant, its network member PricewaterhouseCoopers India (PwC)\u0026nbsp;to execute this\u0026nbsp;technical assistance. The experts conducted detailed energy audits and\u0026nbsp;renewable energy feasibility study in the selected seven pump stations. During the next mission, PricewaterhouseCoopers India will organize a two-day\u0026nbsp;classroom training to further enhance Solomon Water\u2019s capacity in water and energy management and monitoring. In addition, the next mission will look closely at identification of gender co-benefits of the projects through a structured gender analysis framework.\nAfter this\u0026nbsp;technical assistance is completed, Solomon Water will be able to enhance operational efficiency of its pump stations, implement various self-generation options using renewable energy technologies to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and eventually help in mitigation of GHG emissions. In the long run, this assistance\u0026nbsp;is also\u0026nbsp;expected to increase\u0026nbsp;consumers\u0027 access to water by driving down prices of water services.\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/water_flow_measurement.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-10-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/21\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Video: Renforcer la participation du secteur priv\u00e9 en Afrique","nid":"34721","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/video-renforcer-la-participation-du-secteur-priv-en-afrique","Body":"Voxafrica:\u0026nbsp;Il s\u0027est tenu du 05 au 0- septembre \u00e0 Douala au Cameroun, un atelier de renforcement des capacit\u00e9s du secteur priv\u00e9 sur le transfert de technologie et le renforcement climatique.\nVideo:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ew5Aiazubj8\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/image_2019_09_10t12_34_50_042z_2.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-10-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/18\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Register now: CTCN Climate Technology Matchmaking Event","nid":"34707","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/register-now-ctcn-climate-technology-matchmaking-event","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) with support from the European Commission, is organizing the first private sector matchmaking event for the National Designated Entities (NDEs) in Asia-Pacific, network members and climate technology service providers, including private sector and international organizations. The event builds on the successes of the matchmaking events organized by Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and will include an online profile and meeting brokering element along with\u0026nbsp;workshops which will be held at the margins of G-STIC 2019 in\u0026nbsp;Brussels, Belgium on 20 and 21 November 2019.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\nThe matchmaking event offers the chance to meet face-to-face with multiple clean energy technology suppliers and service providers from around the world including the CTCN network members and consortium partners to discuss climate technology needs on energy efficiency, clean energy, and renewable energy. The event will provide a venue to share experiences on the challenges faced in implementing clean energy initiatives and to learn from good practices and successful case studies from fellow implementers as well as technology suppliers and service providers.\nIt is a prerequisite for the participants to register on the online matchmaking platform, create a profile and share funded clean energy technology needs. This will help potential suppliers and service providers know your requirements and submit relevant expressions of interests to pitch the technologies and approaches they have to offer.\nCTCN can cover the participation costs including the travel, DSA and the registration cost for G-STIC 2019 as the event is to be held at the margins of GSTIC 2019, for a maximum of 1 participant from developing countries, representing the NDE or nominated by the NDE.\nPlease contact the CTCN Mitigation specialist for Asia-Pacific, Mr. Sambit Nayak (sambit.nayak@un.org), if you need any additional information.\nRegistration here:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/climate-tech-match-2019.b2match.io\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9494_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-09-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/30\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Brasil, Chile, M\u00e9xico y Uruguay: Diagn\u00f3stico para la elaboraci\u00f3n de una hoja de ruta en econom\u00eda circular","nid":"34704","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/brasil-chile-m-xico-y-uruguay-diagn-stico-para-la-elaboraci-n-de-una-hoja-de","Body":"Brasil, Chile, M\u00e9xico y Uruguay se pusieron en contacto con el Centro de Tecnolog\u00edas Clim\u00e1ticas para realizar una asistencia t\u00e9cnica en econom\u00eda circular en la que se har\u00e1 un diagn\u00f3stico de la situaci\u00f3n actual para la preparaci\u00f3n de una hoja de ruta en econom\u00eda circular.\nLa econom\u00eda circular es un modelo econ\u00f3mico e industrial restaurativo por dise\u00f1o que busca que los materiales que ya han sido procesados puedan ser recuperados y reutilizados, protegiendo as\u00ed los recursos naturales de la sobreexplotaci\u00f3n, tema particularmente relevante en Am\u00e9rica Latina.\nEsto tiene como objetivo mantener los recursos por per\u00edodos m\u00e1s largos, impulsando procesos y tecnolog\u00edas m\u00e1s eficientes y reduciendo la p\u00e9rdida de materiales. Para lograr estos objetivos, se requieren procesos, tales como redise\u00f1o, reutilizaci\u00f3n, reciclaje, reparaci\u00f3n y remanufactura, as\u00ed como modelos de negocio disruptivos como el de producto-como-servicio y extensi\u00f3n de ciclo de vida.\nEl CTCN est\u00e1 brindando su apoyo a Brasil, Chile, Uruguay y M\u00e9xico para la preparaci\u00f3n de la mencionada hoja de ruta que podr\u00e1 utilizarse como herramienta de gesti\u00f3n para la futura fase de implementaci\u00f3n.\nhttps:\/\/economiacircular.mctic.gov.br\/#!\nhttps:\/\/www.paiscircular.cl\/consumo-y-produccion\/kevin-de-cuba-el-sector-privado-tiene-la-habilidad-y-el-deber-de-innovar-de-buscar-la-forma-de-reconfigurar-su-modelo-de-negocio\/\u0026nbsp;\nhttp:\/\/codexverde.cl\/realizaran-diagnostico-para-la-construccion-de-la-ruta-de-la-economia-circular-en-chile\/\u0026nbsp;\nhttps:\/\/www.paginav.cl\/2019\/09\/06\/realizaran-diagnostico-para-la-construccion-de-la-ruta-de-la-economia-circular-en-chile\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/48644273658_51bca91f7c_o.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-09-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/30\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Special Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on the Ocean and Cryosphere","nid":"34701","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/special-report-intergovernmental-panel-climate-change-ipcc-ocean-and","Body":"The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report highlights the urgency of prioritizing timely, ambitious and coordinated action to address unprecedented and enduring changes in the ocean and cryosphere.\nThe report reveals the benefits of ambitious and effective adaptation for sustainable development and, conversely, the escalating costs and risks of delayed action.\nThe ocean and the cryosphere \u2013 the frozen parts of the planet \u2013 play a critical role for life on Earth. A total of 670 million people in high mountain regions and 680 million people in low-lying coastal zones depend directly on these systems. Four million people live permanently in the Arctic region, and small island developing states are home to 65 million people.\nGlobal warming has already reached 1\u00b0C above the pre-industrial level, due to past and current greenhouse gas emissions. There is overwhelming evidence that this is resulting in profound consequences for ecosystems and people. The ocean is warmer, more acidic and less productive. Melting glaciers and ice sheets are causing sea level rise, and coastal extreme events are becoming more severe.\nPlease read the report here.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/cf6d75dea6ab6ac40b610128c081f8a7fb676e9b0178aa37bbpimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-09-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/26\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Assisting Indonesia: E-mobility transition in Jakarta","nid":"34699","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/assisting-indonesia-e-mobility-transition-jakarta","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is assisting the Government of Jakarta to\u0026nbsp;introduce electric vehicle technology in public and government vehicles.\nThe Government has adopted the strategy, however, they have requested the support from the CTCN in developing an investment plan and procurement documents, assess the supportive policy requirements and actions required, assist with feasibility assessment of renewable energy use in TransJakarta operations, including solar roofing for bus and\/or the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)\u0026nbsp;stations.\nIt is estimated that the green gas\u0026nbsp;emission in Jakarta will go up to 117 million tons of CO2 in which the contribution from transportation will be about 25% with business as a usual scenario.\nThe CTCN provides technical assistance in response to requests submitted by developing countries via their nationally-selected focal points, or National Designated Entities (NDEs). For more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/a001c007_170927fl0_3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-09-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/25\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/governance-and-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGovernance and planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/resilient-transport-systems-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EResilient transport systems\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Sustainable Business Council\/International Finance Corporation webinar on green housing","nid":"34698","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/sustainable-business-councilinternational-finance-corporation-webinar-green","Body":"Webinar: \u2018EDGE certified homes \u2013 case studies of green housing from different parts of the world\u2018\nFriday 27 September 15:00-16:30 CET\nRegistration: https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/2617518673287736077\nThere is a need for decision makers to understand the risks that the climate change and environmental degradation and the impact that the housing sector can have to mitigate and adapt to these. The affordable housing sector in developing countries is a growing sector and its greening is important.\u0026nbsp;\nThe International Finance Corporation (IFC),which is a member of the World Bank Group, with its EDGE certifying program has certified over 50,000 homes with an additional 65,000 residential units registered for certification. EDGE is uniquely positioned to help with green homes design and certification because it is a fast, easy and affordable way for the property sector to design and build green. The free EDGE software helps developers pick the most cost effective green measures, while affordable certification ensures the benefits of World Bank Group branding and marketing, as well as access to green finance. In this webinar, the IFC will present the EDGE certification software and showcase affordable housing case studies from Brazil, Haiti, Philippines, and South Africa that have been certified with EDGE.\nPresenter\nRusmir Musi\u0107 is the Global Business Development Lead for IFC\u2019s EDGE Green Buildings Market Transformation Program. Rusmir joined IFC in 2011 where he initially worked as Strategy Officer for the Climate Business Department and was part of the team that synthesized IFC\u2019s Climate Implementation Plan. Rusmir hails from Bosnia and Herzegovina, which he left at age 17 - as a war refugee - for the United States. \u0026nbsp;He received his BA in Chemistry from the College of the Holy Cross and his MA from Humanities and Social Thought from New York University. After working in the education sector, he received an MBA from the Georgetown University\u0027s McDonough School of Business.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/sbp_3684.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-09-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/24\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"14th CTCN Advisory Board meeting: Presentations and summary","nid":"34697","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/14th-ctcn-advisory-board-meeting-presentations-and-summary","Body":"The Advisory Board of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) held its 14th meeting in Paris from 11-13 September. Attended by participants from 35 countries, the Board approved the report of the CTCN to the 25th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 25), as well as an operating plan for the CTCN for 2020 and associated budget of USD 11 million for the coming year.\nThe meeting, led by Advisory Board Chair Orly Jacob (Canada) and Vice-Chair Ping Zhong (China), was the first following the approval of the four-year Programme of Work that will guide the activities of the CTCN until 2022 and ensures alignment of its work with the Technology Executive Committee\u0026nbsp;(TEC) and the technology framework of the Paris Agreement.\nThe Advisory Board received an update on emerging progress on partnership with the Global Environment Facility and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and engaged in a discussion on potential means for future collaboration to secure adequate funds for developing country needs related to climate technology. The Board also took part in a gender workshop organized by Wiebke Bender, UNFCCC Gender Team, and Karina Larsen, CTCN Gender Focal Point, on steps towards understanding unconscious gender bias and work underway through the Gender Action Plan of the UNFCCC and the Gender Strategy of the CTCN to incorporate gender considerations into the full scope of its work.\nThe expert engaged by the CTCN to update the monitoring and evaluation system for the CTCN presented an overview of work completed thus far and how the system and its detailed methodologies will support more reliable reporting to the COP, donors, and other partners. This work will also help to capture the additional activities to be undertaken jointly by the\u0026nbsp;TEC\u0026nbsp;and the CTCN pursuant to guidance from COP24 and the work of a joint TEC-CTCN Advisory Board\u0026nbsp;taskforce to identify additional activity areas and specific actions that can be undertaken by the Technology Mechanism in support of the Paris Agreement.\nThe Advisory Board welcomed the new CTCN Director Rose Mwebaza to her first meeting since assuming her duties at the beginning of August. Dr. Mwebaza provided an update on progress achieved by the CTCN so far in 2019, particularly how regional and programmatic approaches, including in partnership with the GCF, can efficiently scale-up the impact of its work.\u0026nbsp;The Director also laid out her ambitious vision for how the CTCN will build on existing approaches and foster new partnerships to further establish its role as a trusted solutions provider of practical solutions in support of the climate technology needs of developing countries and the ambition of the Paris Agreement.\nThe Advisory Board will next meet in Copenhagen from 30 March to 2 April, 2020.\nPresentations from the meeting can be found here.\nVideo from the meeting.\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/group_picture_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-09-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/23\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN  at Index Business and Sustainability Day: SDGs \u0026amp; potential for business innovation","nid":"34694","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-index-business-and-sustainability-day-sdgs-potential-business-innovation","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) SDG Accelerator organized\u0026nbsp;a workshop on how to enter new international markets through collaborative innovation. The event was attended by business representatives, academics and investors from all over the world.\n\u201cBy matchmaking countries with global expertise of more than 500 technology solution providers, 50% from the private sector, the Centre helps countries to realize the aims of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs present not only goals, but opportunities for organizations and the private sector to identify new solutions and to collaborate globally by engaging in new markets. The Centre\u0027s Network membershp\u0026nbsp;is free of charge\u0022, presented Ms. Karina Kolbr\u00fan Larsen, Knowledge and Communications Manager of the CTCN.\nThrough the CTCN, companies can be contracted to provide technical assistance and training to developing countries funded by the CTCN (value up to 250,000 USD); share information and network at global and regional CTCN events and via the CTCN web portal; and to showcase technologies, practices, and activities around the world through the CTCN\u2019s global communication channels .\nThe SDG Accelerator is a UNDP programme aiming to accelerate business solutions with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The programme is tested in Denmark in 2018 and 2019 with 30 Danish small and medium-sized industrial companies, after which the aim is to roll out across the Nordics and globally.\nOne of those companies, BLUETOWN, shared their experience in how their efforts to contribute to meeting the SDGs led them to innovate and develop new services. Bluetown is now a\u0026nbsp;global internet and content service provider founded with a vision of making\u0026nbsp;modern connectivity accessible and affordable for people living in rural areas of the world, utilizing base stations powered\u0026nbsp;100% by solar energy.\u0026nbsp;\n\nINDEX, originally established by the Danish government, works to build innovation capacities for the development of sustainable solutions through a variety of educational programs. INDEX is a Danish non-profit organization with global reach, under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. INDEX educates and engages people in using Design to Improve Life-curriculum to develop sustainable solutions to global and local challenges. The organization supports the Index Award, the world\u0027s biggest design award.\nBhungroo, the easy-to-install water technology which captures excess moonsoon water from farm plots, stores and reuses it for irrigation during drought seasons, one of the Gender-Just\u0026nbsp;Climate Solutions Award\u0027s winner, was also nominated for the INDEX awards. Read more about the winners here.\nPresentations\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/index6.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-09-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/19\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/capacity-building-and-training\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECapacity building and training\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/public-awareness-raising\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPublic awareness raising\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN meets with Crown Princess of Sweden: We need closer cooperation between the UN and business","nid":"34693","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-meets-crown-princess-sweden-we-need-closer-cooperation-between-un-and","Body":"Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria\u0026nbsp;and Prince Daniel of Sweden visited UN City-Copenhagen to discuss innovation partnerships with the United Nations. They were accompanied by Crown Prince\u0026nbsp; Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, along with Swedish politicians and a delegation of Nordic CEOs.\n\u201c2030 is not far away. If we are to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals, we need companies not only adapting to change but leading it. We need companies with will and skills. We need closer cooperation between the UN and business\u0022, said Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.\nUN organizations presented examples on how the UN is innovating with the private sector, and Swedish company representatives shared how they are contributing to the achievement of the\u0026nbsp;2030 Agenda, both in terms of their organizational policies as well as the innovations they are delivering.\nAs noted by Karina Kolbr\u00fan Larsen, Knowledge and Communications Manager and Gender Focal Point of the CTCN, \u0022The CTCN provides cleantech solutions at the request of developing countries as they seek to meet their Paris Agreement commitments and the Sustainable Development Goals. The Centre does this by leveraging the expertise of its co-hosts, UN Environment and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), along with a global network of over 500 civil society, finance, private sector, and research institutions to deliver customized technology solutions and training. This network represents a unique UN partnership model, especially in terms of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME)\u0026nbsp;engagement.\u0022\n\u201cOne of our overarching goals is to promote inclusive technology action, and we strive to ensure that both women and men are part of technology decision making and implementation so that the outcomes will be more innovative and sustainable\u201d, emphasized Ms. Larsen.\nThe governments of both Denmark and Sweden provide\u0026nbsp;support to the technology transfer services of the Climate Technology Centre and Network.\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2_11.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-09-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/18\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Applications and technologies in geothermal systems in 6 African countries","nid":"34692","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-applications-and-technologies-geothermal-systems","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for implementation of technical assistance in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.\nDeadline: 14 October 2019, 17:00 (Vienna time).\nThe technical assistance for direct use of geothermal energy in low to medium temperature geothermal systems was requested by 6 African countries in the Eastern Africa region. The countries lie within the Great East African Rift Valley (both at the eastern and western branches), a region that possesses a remarkable geothermal energy resource potential that can be used for power generation and direct use application.\nThe assistance aims at identifying the resource and its viability of geothermal direct use as well as identification of the most suitable technologies for the resources direct use implementation. This will aim to support the countries to further advance their climate commitments as geothermal energy has great contribution to make in energy sector decarbonization.\nhe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org. Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/geothermal_energy_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-09-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/17\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Regional Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean 2019: presentations","nid":"34673","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-regional-forum-latin-america-and-caribbean-2019-presentations","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) hosted a\u0026nbsp;Regional Forum for the National Designated Entities (NDEs)\u0026nbsp;from Latin America and Spanish-speaking Caribbean countries, as part of the Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2019.\u0026nbsp;The Forum provided an\u0026nbsp;opportunity to the\u0026nbsp;NDEs\u0026nbsp;and Network members based in the region to interact and strengthen their relationship with representatives of key financial institutions, regional partners,\u0026nbsp;and others.\u0026nbsp;\nPRESENTATIONS\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ctcn_group_lac2019.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-09-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/11\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"The Asia-Pacific Regional Technical Expert Meeting (TEM): Decentralized solutions for smart energy and water use in the agri-food chain","nid":"34672","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/asia-pacific-regional-technical-expert-meeting-tem-decentralized-solutions","Body":"Experts met in Bangkok to discuss\u0026nbsp;decentralized solutions for smart energy and water use in the agri-food chain at the Asia-Pacific Regional Technical Expert Meeting (TEM). The agri-food chain accounts for almost 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions, while water insecurity is projected to increase under changing climate conditions. As such, technological solutions for energy and water use in agriculture are vital\u0026nbsp;to meeting ambitions on both reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change.\n\u201cWe need climate action from all sectors of society and from all around the world. We have the tools, mechanisms, and ambitions - we just need to translate that into action\u201d, noted Mr. Ovais Sarmand, Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.\nThe TEM provided an opportunity to learn about\u0026nbsp;solutions that can be replicated and scaled-up across the region.\nFor example, the Barsha Pump, developed by aQysta is a water pump powered by water with zero emissions, no electrical components, and low maintenance costs. The pump can be placed in rivers, streams and irrigation canals and is used for both crop and livestock production.\nAnother solution, Claro\u2019s solar irrigation, utilizes\u0026nbsp;mobile trolley and mini grids, reducing\u0026nbsp;reliance on diesel pumps and providing\u0026nbsp;secondary benefits for rural electrification. The mobile trolley solution is based on a pay for use model paired with FINtech to deliver cost savings and open new areas to irrigation.\nAnother example is the Kingdom of Tonga\u2019s approach to the circular economy in the agriculture sector which aims to bridge the gap between renewable energy commitments (50% penetration by 2020) and what is achievable through wind and solar PV. Making use of agricultural waste to supply energy and fertilizer to farms decreases reliance on imported fuel and increases\u0026nbsp;agricultural production.\nChallenges to scaling technologies discussed during the TEM include high up-front costs, and the range of location-specific circumstances. Presenters also recalled difficulties in jumping from innovation to proof of concept and in finding the lowest cost option to meet the ambitions laid out in each country\u0027s Nationally Determined Contributions.\nInnovative financing mechanisms, pay for use models, and government subsidies can promote the uptake of technologies, while supportive government policies build enabling environments for innovation.\nThe CTCN and the Technology Executive Committee are helping to\u0026nbsp;achieve\u0026nbsp;this vision, supporting countries to leverage existing technologies and explore new innovations in climate change.\n\u201cThe CTCN has over 500 members around the world who stand ready to support climate technology development and transfer on the frontlines of climate action\u201d, emphasized Ms. Jaime Webbe, CTCN Regional Manager for Asia-Pacific.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/tem-m_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-09-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/11\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN event in Africa: building capacity on climate technologies and engaging with private sector","nid":"34671","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-event-africa-building-capacity-climate-technologies-and-engaging-private","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together\u0026nbsp;with the\u0026nbsp;West African Development Bank (BOAD) and the Central African Forest Commission (COMIFAC) organized a\u0026nbsp;workshop aiming at strengthening the capacity in terms of climate technologies and engaging with the private sector. The event took place in Douala, Cameroon.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cAs an entrepreneur, I welcome and appreciate the CTCN efforts to mobilize the private sector and build their capacity to achieve more through climate finance. It is a good start. I do believe that more should be done at a local level. The real impact happens when we implement the projects with green components at a local level. I am happy to contribute\u0026nbsp;to this workshop and I look forward to the next one with the hope that there will be much more participants from the private sector, especially local entrepreneurs and local financial institutions\u201d, noted Mr. Herv\u00e9 Azemtza, S2 service.\nThe aim of the two-day workshop in the Africa region was to showcase transformational climate technologies with local stakeholders and climate focal points and mobilize the private sector with financial organizations.\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1567759308385_1.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-09-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/11\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Regional Forum for Asia: presentations and takeaways","nid":"34662","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-regional-forum-asia-presentations-and-takeaways","Body":"The new Technology Framework and the need for accelerated action\u0026nbsp;was the focus of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Regional Forum for Asia held 2 to 3 September in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of the Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2019 (APCW). \u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\u201cWe see fires in the Amazon and Siberia, record-breaking temperatures in Western Europe and the Arctic Circle. These facts demonstrate that climate change is not a threat, it is a reality\u201d, expressed Mr. Ping Zhong, CTCN Advisory Board Member, China.\nWith\u0026nbsp;this mindset of urgency, a reflection on past successes in enhancing resilience and reducing greenhouse gas emissions was paired with a call by the National Designated Entities (NDEs) to focus CTCN support on supporting long-term technology transitions. Examples from across Asia highlighted the importance of financing and policy frameworks for technologies and shined a spotlight on strong examples of engagement with industry and the successful leveraging of funds. From building energy efficiency in Thailand to enhancing flood and drought management in Myanmar, participants discussed the breadth of scope addressed by the CTCN\u2019s Asian portoflio.\nLow-emission transport and research, development and demonstration (RD\u0026amp;D) were explored in depth. Both issues revealed the importance of regional and international cooperation to exchange knowledge and information and accelerate technology transfer. Multi-country and programmatic approaches were supported, and enhanced action by the CTCN to support trans-boundary cooperation was requested.\n\u0026nbsp;\u201cThe CTCN has operated for five years. In that time, the climate crisis has penetrated political and economic narratives. I appreciate your frank reflections and look forward to partnering in the coming months to develop a regional strategy reflective of your enhanced commitments to action\u201d, concluded\u0026nbsp;Ms. Jaime Webbe, CTCN Regional Manager for Asia-Pacific.\nSupported by the participation of partners from the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC), the Green Climate Fund (GCF)\u0026nbsp;and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Asia Regional Forum set priorities for 2020.\nView Presentations\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1_19.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-09-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/09\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network welcomes its new Director","nid":"34658","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-technology-centre-network-welcomes-its-new-director","Body":"Dr. Rose Mwebaza of Uganda has been appointed the new Director of the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN), the implementation arm of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Technology Mechanism. \u0026nbsp;She brings with her 20 years of experience on a wide range of climate change, environment and sustainable development issues.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is one of the key institutions helping nations realize their commitments under the Paris Agreement by providing technology solutions and capacity building on a broad array of sectors, including agriculture, early warning systems, energy, urban planning, industry and waste management. The CTCN leverages the expertise of a global network of more than 500 civil society, finance, private sector, and research institutions to deliver tailored solutions at the request of developing countries. 93 countries are currently participating in this innovative mechanism.\nDr. Mwebaza served previously as Chief Natural Resources Officer at the African Development Bank. Prior to that, she held several leadership positions within the UN Development Programme (UNDP), including serving as Programme Manager for UNDP\u2019s regional office for Africa (covering 47 countries), and Policy Advisor to UNDP\u0027s strategic global initiative to address climate change in least developed countries. She was also designated as Advisor to the Chairperson of the African Union, where she provided policy advice on development issues related to the African Union Development Agenda and UNDP\u2019s Development Support to Africa.\nFor ten years, Dr. Mwebaza was a Lecturer at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, where she also served as the Head of Department for Commercial Law, and Deputy Dean of the Law School. She is a former Carl Duisberg Research fellow at the World Conservation Union (IUCN) and a founding member of the Network for African Women Environmentalists.\nRose Mwebaza holds a PhD in Environment and Natural Resource Governance from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia; a Master\u2019s Degree in International Comparative Law from the University of Florida, U.S.A; and a Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B, Hons.) from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.\nShe replaces Mr. Jukka Uosukainen of Finland who served as CTCN Director from 2014-2019, and will address the CTCN\u2019s Advisory Board for the first time when it gathers at its 14th meeting on 11 September in Paris.\nAbout the CTCN: The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) promotes the accelerated development and transfer of technology solutions for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development. It is hosted and managed by UN Environment and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and supported by 11 partner institutions and over 500 network members around the world. The CTCN also works closely with the Technology Executive Committee, the policy arm of the Technology Mechanism, to enhance collaboration in the delivery of climate technology support\nContact:\nMs. Irma Juskenaite, Communications Associate\ni.juskenaite@unido.org\u0026nbsp; Tel: +370 68694320\nhttp:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_7493.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-09-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/06\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Join us: CTCN event on building capacity on climate technologies and engaging with private sector","nid":"34622","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/join-us-ctcn-event-building-capacity-climate-technologies-and-engaging-private","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with the\u0026nbsp;West African Development Bank (BOAD) and the Central African Forest Commission (COMIFAC) are organizing a\u0026nbsp;workshop aiming at strengthening the capacity in terms of climate technologies and engaging with the private sector. The event will take place on 5-6 September in Douala, Cameroon.\u0026nbsp;\nThe organizations are joining forces to organize\u0026nbsp;a two-day workshop in the Africa region, aiming at:\n\n\u0026nbsp;showcasing transformational climate technologies with local stakeholders and climate focal points and\n\u0026nbsp;promoting and mobilizing the private sector, by means of matchmaking among companies from the region, outside Africa, and with financial organizations.\n\nDay 1. Capacity building workshop\nDuring the first day, a capacity building workshop involving Central and Western African countries will be co-organised by the COMIFAC secretariat and CTCN.\nThe program includes:\n\nThe main session on the multi-country technical assistance on biomass value chain titled \u201cStudy on the valorisation of forest biomass waste into energy\u201d that 13 countries in Central and West Africa have submitted to CTCN\nA side meeting among the Central African countries which submitted a request to conduct their Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) to CTCN via the GCF Readiness route. The draft\u0026nbsp;proposal will be described by CTCN staff and discussed together with NDEs, NDAs and representatives from the private sector\n\nDay 2. Market place\nThe aim is to foster bankable projects targeting climate technologies in the region. Therefore the organisation of a match-making workshop in collaboration with local stakeholders, i.e. BOAD network members, chambers of commerce, CTCN focal points (NDEs) and other climate focal points (NDAs, GEF, UNFCCC), other regional banks, national and multilateral financial institutions will contribute to prepare the ground for selection of projects ideas. During this marketplace initiative, local and international companies will have the chance to undertake matchmaking meetings in order to identify business opportunities.\nIf you are interested to attend, for more information, please contact\u0026nbsp;Mr. Federico Villatico Campbell,\u0026nbsp;Regional Manager.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a1365_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-08-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/26\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Joins us at Asia-Pacific Climate Week","nid":"34621","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/joins-us-asia-pacific-climate-week","Body":"Seizing the opportunity of the incredible momentum of climate action, and Asia-Pacific countries being at the forefront of innovation to tackle the climate crisis, the\u0026nbsp;upcoming Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2019 (APCW) is gearing up to boost the region\u2019s response to the current climate emergency.\nThe Week is being organized by the United Nations Climate Change in partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and other international and regional organizations, which include the United Nations Environment Programme, the United Nations Environment Programme DTU Partnership, the United Nations Development Programme, the World Bank Group, the Asian Development Bank, the International Emissions Trading Association, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies and the Climate Technology Centre and Network and will take place at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, from 2 to 6 September 2019.\nThe APCW provides a space to develop multi-stakeholder climate action in the spirit of the Talanoa Dialogue, in reference to the traditional Pacific islands notion of an inclusive, participatory and transparent dialogue.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is\u0026nbsp;hosting\u0026nbsp;a\u0026nbsp;Regional Forum for\u0026nbsp;the National Designated Entities (NDEs)\u0026nbsp;from Asia, as part of\u0026nbsp;the Asia-Pacific Climate Week\u0026nbsp;2019.\u0026nbsp;The Forum will provide an\u0026nbsp;opportunity to the\u0026nbsp;NDEs\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;Network members\u0026nbsp;based in the region to interact and strengthen their relationship with representatives of key financial institutions, regional partners,\u0026nbsp;and others.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please contact\u0026nbsp;Ms. Jaime Webbe,\u0026nbsp;Regional Manager.\u0026nbsp; The draft agenda can be found here.\nThe agenda,\u0026nbsp;now available online, features a spectrum of leaders from the public and private sectors, from local to national governments, from investors to business leaders, and from representatives of the youth and the civil society to UN officials.\nRegistration for the Asia-Pacific\u0026nbsp;Climate Week 2019\u0026nbsp;is open\u0026nbsp;here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9441.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-08-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/26\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New online report: Momentum for Change initiative","nid":"34608","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-online-report-momentum-change-initiative","Body":"The UN Climate Change secretariat\u2019s Momentum for Change initiative has\u0026nbsp;released an interactive, online report, showcasing shining examples of diverse climate solutions from around the world.\u0026nbsp;\nThe report tells the stories of 15 winners of the 2018 Global Climate Action Award, using infographics, animations, photos and videos.\n\u201cOur Lighthouse Activities are a significant part of our wider UN Climate Change efforts to mobilize action and ambition in support of national and international climate goals,\u201d UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa says in the report\u0027s foreword. \u201cThe 15 Lighthouse Activity winners for 2018 serve as real-world reminders that climate action is not just possible\u2014it\u2019s the path we must get on to achieve the goals laid out in Paris,\u201d she adds.\nThe projects include:\n\n\n\u201cYalla Let\u2019s Bike\u201d \u2014 a Syrian project, helping women defy traditional roles by promoting bicycling as a healthy and eco-friendly mode of transportation.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\u201cSri Lanka Mangrove Conservation Project\u201d \u2014 a conservation project, helping Sri Lanka become the first nation in history to preserve and replant all of its mangrove forests.\n\n\n\u201cForest Green Rovers\u201d \u2014 a British project, where a local football team is working to create the \u201cworld\u2019s greenest football club\u201d.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/imgl4123.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-08-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/08\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Webinar: How to incorporate fundable buildings sector actions in NDCs (Latin America)","nid":"34602","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-how-incorporate-fundable-buildings-sector-actions-ndcs-latin-america","Body":"How to Incorporate Fundable Buildings Sector Actions in NDCs - Webinar Series\nDate:\u0026nbsp;Thursday, 8 August 2019, at 16:30 (CEST)\nThe current scope and ambition of buildings sector commitments are, insufficient to meet the Paris Agreement goals. Despite 136 countries have acknowledged the need for building sector actions in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), more work is needed to increase the coverage and ambition of these actions.\u0026nbsp;\nThis webinar series will present practical steps that Latin American countries are taking to identify opportunities for incorporating ambitious building sector climate actions into NDCs. Based on GlobalABCs recently published Guide and case studies by leading countries including Argentina, Mexico, and Costa-Rica the webinar will describe and provide examples of the necessary levels of ambition, stakeholder engagement, governance and monitoring, verification and reporting required for fundable building sector actions, that can contribute to the Paris Climate Goals. The webinar will also feature a presentation from Brazil on how sub-national actions might influence the updating of NDCs to include building sector actions in 2020.\nRegister here: https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/4252221982002665484\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/costa_rica._buildings.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-08-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/07\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New publication: Agricultural Finance Year Book 2019","nid":"34601","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-agricultural-finance-year-book-2019","Body":"The 2019 Agricultural Finance Yearbook, which is the ninth edition in the series and coincides with the 10th anniversary of Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF), offers an in-depth analysis of the trends in the sector performance, with particular emphasis on interventions to promote agro-industrialisation.\nThe Agricultural Finance Year Book 2019 was prepared by the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC), together with members the Agricultural Finance Platform. The book is partly a synthesis of research conducted at EPRC as well as from members of the Agricultural Finance platform.\nPlease read the book here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ivan6489.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-08-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/06\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in the Cook Islands: Conducting a Technology Needs Assessment (TNA)","nid":"34585","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-cook-islands-conducting-technology-needs-assessment-tna","Body":"The Cook Islands is a small island developing state consisting of 15 small islands. It is particularly vulnerable and at the forefront of the impacts of climate change such as sea level rise, increased temperatures, ocean acidification, increased precipitation and lengthy drought periods affecting ecosystem services, livelihoods, infrastructure and economic progress. Due to funding and capacity constraints, the Cook Islands have not been able to undertake a full Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) and develop a technology roadmap.\nThe Office of the Prime Minister has contacted the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to assist the islands in conducting a TNA, developing a technology roadmap, and a GCF Readiness proposal.\nThe documents will inform institutional processes, policies and regulations for climate-specific technology deployment. This will strongly contribute to sustainable low-carbon and climate-resilient development as well as the assurance of quality and international standards adherence to climate technologies.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please read here.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-05-28_09-50-44.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-08-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/05\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New publication: Manual of financing mechanisms and business models for energy efficiency","nid":"34581","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-manual-financing-mechanisms-and-business-models-energy","Body":"Energy efficiency is a highly\u2011effective and economic way to reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), energy efficiency measures could result in 40% of the GHG emissions abatement required to achieve the goals set out in the Paris Agreement.\u0026nbsp;Energy efficiency also reduces air pollution, lowers spending on energy, enhances energy security, increases competitiveness and provides many other socio\u2011economic, and environmental benefits.\nThe aim of this manual is to provide an overview of innovative financing mechanisms, and business models from around the world that have spurred new investments in energy efficiency. The manual focuses on technologies covered by the United for Efficiency initiative \u2013 air conditioners, lighting, electric motor systems, refrigeration, and power distribution transformers. Together these products consume over half of the world\u2019s electricity.\nThis manual was conducted by BASE (Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy), as part of the project \u201cPilot Asia-Pacific Climate Technology Network and Finance Centre\u201d (CTNFC). CTNFC is an initiative of UN Environment and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).\nPlease download the manual here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a0920_copy.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-08-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/01\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/air-quality-management-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAir quality management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"PFAN \u2013 K-CEP Call for Applications for efficient, clean cooling projects","nid":"34580","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/pfan-k-cep-call-applications-efficient-clean-cooling-projects","Body":"The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) in partnership with the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program (K-CEP) seeks projects \u0026amp; businesses offering energy efficient cooling solutions, to provide them with comprehensive services which, depending on their needs and maturity, may include business coaching, investment facilitation, tipping point technical assistance, invitations to investment forum pitch competitions and participation in investor roadshows.\nPFAN\u2019s goal is to bring projects to investment ready status and then facilitate investor introductions, providing advisory services for both equity and debt financing.\nPFAN has worked with hundreds of projects around the world; 112 of these have successfully raised over USD 1.4 billion in investment.\nPFAN will select applications not only from businesses in developing countries that deliver greenhouse gas reductions by moving towards lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants and improving energy efficiency of air-conditioning and refrigeration, but also from businesses working with other cooling solutions such as building design, shading, cool roofs, cold storage, cold chain technologies and super-efficient fans etc.\nEligible regions:\nSouth and Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, Eastern Europe \u0026amp; Central Asia, Caribbean \u0026amp; Central America, Sub-Saharan Africa\nDeadlines vary.\nFor more information, please visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/green_cooling_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-08-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/01\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes its 500th Network member: Cirklo from Mexico","nid":"34578","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-its-500th-network-member-cirklo-mexico","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre welcomed Cirklo from Mexico as its 500th Network member. Cirklo joins a global group of technology experts from civil society, the private sector and research institutions dedicated to technology transfer.\n\u0022We are honored to be the 500th member of the CTCN. It represents the number of people and organizations in the world eager to push systemic changes, that have realized that no-one can do it alone. Big changes call for stronger interconnectedness. More than ever we need to put our planet first if we want our humanity and economy to thrive. As the CTCN\u0026nbsp;member, we look forward to receiving information and updates of experiments and initiatives of organizations around the world, share data, exchange knowledge and best practices, and collaborate to develop projects focused on the protection and regeneration of the bio-diversity of our planet\u201d, says\u0026nbsp;Marcela Izaguirre, Senior Srategist of Innovation, Cirklo.\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN brings together a diverse global community of climate technology decision makers, suppliers and financiers to identify barriers to technology transfer, exchange technology experience, and provide technical assistance and capacity building to developing countries. \u0026nbsp;Over the past year, Network members participated in CTCN Regional Forums, hosted CTCN technology webinars, disseminated their research and case studies via CTCN\u2019s Knowledge Platform, and were selected by CTCN to deliver technical assistance at the request of countries.\nCirklo is the leading innovation consultancy for business and social impact transformation in Mexico. Founded in 2012, Cirklo runs projects that will lead to a new economy by boosting business through sustainable development innovation. Seven years of experience and more than 200 projects, Cirklo\u0027s services cover innovation management, social impact strategies, organizational wellbeing, innovation for products and services, and strategic alignment. Cirklo also delivers personalized services related to the circular economy, quality education, inclusive development and sustainable communities.\n\nJoin the Network:\u0026nbsp;Simply download and complete the\u0026nbsp;Network application\u0026nbsp;and submit to\u0026nbsp;ctcn@un.org.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Climate Technology Centre reviews applications based on applicants\u2019 experience in climate technology policy, capacity building, knowledge sharing and\/or implementation. Network membership is free.\n\nApproved Network Members are eligible to bid for CTCN technical assistance work which is provided at the request of developing countries.\nMore information about the CTCN Network\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/circlo.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-07-31T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/31\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industrial-symbiosis-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustrial symbiosis\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mexico\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMexico\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at the Global Cooperation Forum: Korea Climate Technology 2019","nid":"34574","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-global-cooperation-forum-korea-climate-technology-2019","Body":"Ministry of Science and ICT in Korea\u0026nbsp;and the Green Technology Center Korea\u0026nbsp;invited the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to attend the Global Cooperation Forum in Seoul. The aim of the forum was to discuss Korea\u2019s policies and cooperation activities, present cooperation cases between Korea and developing countries, as well as discuss the plans on how to expand the cooperation in the future.\u0026nbsp;The\u0026nbsp;CTCN\u0027s Deputy Director,\u0026nbsp;Tomoo Machiba shared examples of the collaboration between the CTCN and Korea.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\u201cNetwork members are\u0026nbsp;very important to CTCN\u2019s technology transfer process. We have more than\u0026nbsp;500 members all over the world, almost half from the private sector; 60 Network members are from Korea. The CTCN brings together a diverse global community of climate technology users and providers, share best practices, and identify matchmaking opportunities. Network members gain the opportunity to showcase relevant technologies, policies and practices, and to facilitate their deployment in developing countries\u0022, noted Mr. Machiba.\nClimate Technology Network members started\u0026nbsp;to implement selected technical assistance on a pro-bono basis. For example, the Republic of Korea\u0027s National Designated Entity institution offered funding to conduct technical assistance requested by Sri Lanka to develop Kurunegala as a climate smart city.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Republic of Korea\u2019s Ministry of Science and ICT\u0026nbsp;is also contributing to support technology transfer initiatives of the CTCN.\nCTCN presentation by Mr. Machiba:\nCTCN_Intro_Korea\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/korea_tomoo_discussion.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-07-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/30\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Latin America \u0026amp; Caribbean Climate Week set to boost climate ambition","nid":"34568","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/latin-america-caribbean-climate-week-set-boost-climate-ambition","Body":"Amidst growing calls for stronger and faster climate action, the upcoming Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2019 (LACCW) is set to boost the region\u2019s response to the current climate emergency.\nHosted by the Federal Government of Brazil, the LACCW is organized by a partnership of international and regional organizations and by the City of Salvador da Bah\u00eda where the event will take place from 19 to 23 August 2019.\nThe agenda of the LACCW is\u0026nbsp;now published online, showcasing a dynamic schedule of activities that will demonstrate increasing climate ambition across the region, from technical discussions to thematic dialogues.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is also hosting the Regional Forum for Latin America and the Carribean\u0026nbsp;during that week (19-20 August). For more information, please contact Mr. Federico Villatico Campbell, Regional Manager.\u0026nbsp;\nMinisters of Brazil and other countries in the region, the Mayor of Salvador, local authorities, regional leaders from public and private sectors, civil society and UN officials will gather on Thursday 22 August for a High-Level Dialogue.\nLeadership at the highest level is urgently needed to close the ambition gap of current national climate plans (known as Nationally Determined Contributions or NDCs) in order to meet the goals of the\u0026nbsp;Paris Climate Change Agreement\u0026nbsp;of limiting global average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.\nTo boost ambition and accelerate the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the results of the LACCW will feed into the outcome of the\u0026nbsp;Climate Action Summitorganized by the UN Secretary-General on 23 September in New York.\nLeaders, policymakers, regional and global stakeholders gathering in Salvador in August will engage in in-depth discussions on four of the nine\u0026nbsp;tracks\u0026nbsp;of the Climate Action Summit: energy transition; industry transition; infrastructure, cities and local governments; and nature-based solutions.\nThe LACCW will be the occasion to discuss challenges and opportunities for climate action from a Latin American and Caribbean perspective. It will offer the opportunity to key actors in the region from across sectors to convene, learn and exchange knowledge and best practices, to assess, jointly plan and create new climate action initiatives.\nRegistration for the Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2019 is open\u0026nbsp;here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/salvador.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-07-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/29\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/brazil\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBrazil\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Deadline extended. UNIDO Call for proposals: Design modification of Salt Production Technology for using solid biofuels in Lao PDR","nid":"34564","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/deadline-extended-unido-call-proposals-design-modification-salt-production","Body":"The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is implementing a Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded project entitled \u201cReducing Greenhouse Gas Emission in Industrial Sector through Pelletization Technology in Lao PDR\u201d in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology Lao PDR. The goal of the project is to promote the production and usage of industrial grade solid bio-fuel (pellets) for replacing coal and wood.\nThe project intends to reduce coal and unsustainably harvested fuelwood consumption and promote waste-to-energy methods. The project also aims to contribute to the sustainable energy practices in Lao, to enhance national energy security, to promote job creation and to reduce carbon dioxide emissions as well as avoid deforestation.\nThe selected bidder will be responsible for designing an efficient and effective system, produce a prototype, demonstrate at site and monitor the results over at least 1 month.\nDeadline extended. Interested parties, that satisfy the above requirements, should submit their proposals\u0026nbsp;by 20 September 2019.\nThe bidders need\u0026nbsp;to register at the UNIDO procurement portal to access all the documents: https:\/\/procurement.unido.org\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_mg_1709_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-07-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/25\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/insurance\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EInsurance\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biomass-briquettes-or-pellets-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiomass briquettes or pellets\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biomass-transport-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiomass transport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/electronic-devices-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EElectronic devices\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-supply-waste-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy supply from waste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/freight-management-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFreight management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/greenhouse-crop-management-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGreenhouse crop management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industrial-solid-waste-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustrial solid waste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/non-ferrous-metals-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENon-ferrous metals\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pfcs-reduction-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPFCs reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/coal-transport-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECoal transport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biogas-fuel-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiogas as fuel\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/progressive-water-pricing-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EProgressive water pricing\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Apply for trainings in China: Climate finance; Low-carbon technology and industrial development","nid":"34558","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/apply-trainings-china-climate-finance-low-carbon-technology-and-industrial","Body":"Tsinghua University in Beijing invites the officials, experts and technicians from the developing countries to attend the following trainings:\n\nLow-Carbon Technology and Industrial Development Training Program\n\u201cBelt and Road\u201d Climate Finance Training Program\n\nMost of the cost will be covered if selected. Each program accommodates 30 participants. The application deadline is 31 July.\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6230281231_29ba389f21_o_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-07-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/23\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Urban briquette making pilot project in Kenya","nid":"34554","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-urban-briquette-making-pilot-project-kenya","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for implementation of technical assistance in Kenya:\nUrban briquette making pilot project. Deadline: 19 August 2019, 17:00 (Vienna time).\nThis technical assistance aims to analyze the landscape of briquette production in a comprehensive way, including looking at the policy aspects and enabling environment to set up systems designed to encourage briquette production and use. The aim is also to produce a thoroughly documented manual that can inform the development and standardization of briquette production in the country. This technical assistance is expected to contribute towards provision of sustainable form of energy while promoting sustainable waste management.\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal https:\/\/procurement.unido.org. Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\n\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/p52_1_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-07-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/22\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biomass-briquettes-or-pellets-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiomass briquettes or pellets\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/progressive-water-pricing-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EProgressive water pricing\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New publication: Latin American experiences in the democratisation of biodigesters","nid":"34494","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-latin-american-experiences-democratisation-biodigesters","Body":"The objective of this document is to present the international experiences, mainly Latin American, in regards\u0026nbsp;to the democratising strategies of biodigesters, directed at small and medium scale farmers. The document presents the biodigesters\u0026nbsp;(their function, products and types of system), explains the basis for national biogas programs and how they function. The only Latin American experience of this type of program, which took place in Nicaragua, is presented, as well as other initiatives of the democratisation of biodigesters outside the context of national programs, in countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia and Bolivia. A variety of specific aspects of national biogas programs and regional experiences are\u0026nbsp;considered to evaluate the Ecuadorian context, with regard to the potential development of a strategy of democratisation of biodigesters among small and medium scale agricultural farmers.\nThis document is part of the CTCN technical assistance \u0022Design and scale-up of climate resilient waste management and energy capture technologies in small and medium livestock farms\u0022. The project is coordinated by the International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE), the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INIAP) and the National Institute of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (INER).\nExperiencias Latino Americanas en la implementaci\u00f3n de estrategias para democratizar los biodigestores entre peque\u00f1os y medianos productores agropecuarios: Aportes a Ecuador\nEl objetivo de este documento es presentar las experiencias internacionales, principalmente latinoamericanas, respecto las estrategias de democratizaci\u00f3n de los biodigestores dirigidos a peque\u00f1os y medianos productores. Inicialmente, se presentar\u00e1n los biodigestores, su funcionamiento, productos y tipos de sistemas. Posteriormente, se explicar\u00e1 en qu\u00e9 se basan los programas nacionales de biog\u00e1s y c\u00f3mo funcionan estos. Consecutivamente, se presentar\u00e1 la \u00fanica experiencia latinoamericana de este tipo de programas que fue en Nicaragua y se complementar\u00e1 con otras iniciativas de democratizaci\u00f3n de los biodigestores fuera del contexto de los programas nacionales de biog\u00e1s, en pa\u00edses como M\u00e9xico, Costa Rica, Colombia y Bolivia. Finalmente, se pondr\u00e1n a consideraci\u00f3n algunos aspectos espec\u00edficos de los programas nacionales de biog\u00e1s y experiencias regionales, para evaluar el contexto ecuatoriano y sus potencialidades para el desarrollo de una estrategia de democratizaci\u00f3n de los biodigestores entre peque\u00f1os y medianos productores agropecuarios.\nEste documento se enmarca dentro de la asistencia tecnica \u0022Design and scale-up of climate resilient waste management and energy capture technologies in small and medium livestock farms\u0022\u0026nbsp;apoyada por el\u0026nbsp; Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN). El proyecto es coordinado por el Centro Internacional de m\u00e9todos num\u00e9ricos en ingenier\u00eda (CIMNE) siendo sus socios locales Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIAP) y el Instituto Nacional de Eficiencia Energ\u00e9tica y Energ\u00edas Renovables (INER).\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/p1130396.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-07-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/09\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Award: Gender Just Climate Solutions. Apply now to showcase your initiative at COP25","nid":"34492","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/award-gender-just-climate-solutions-apply-now-showcase-your-initiative-cop25","Body":"Four years ago, the Paris agreement was adopted with an important preamble that makes specific references to i.a. human rights and gender equality. Yet today, even after the adoption of a gender action plan at COP23, many decision makers still do not understand how adopting a rights based and gender-responsive approach can lead to more ambitious and effective climate policies. That is why we want to showcase the Gender Just Climate Solutions at the upcoming climate negotiations. WECF and the Women and Gender Constituency are launching today, July 5th 2019, the fifth edition of the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards, that will honour at COP25 the fundamental contribution of women in the fight against climate change. These awards are made to inspire political decision makers and funders to develop a more inclusive, fair and effective climate strategies.\u0026nbsp;\nAPPLY now, and you will have a chance to present your initiative during COP25 in Santiago de Chile.\nWomen\u2019s unequal participation in decision-making processes, their reduced access to financial resources and labour markets, prevent them from actively contributing to climate-related planning, policy-making and implementation. The Gender Action Plan that was adopted by the countries at COP23 aims at addressing those gaps, and the recent climate negotiations conducted in Bonn last June, provided an opportunity to prepare for a renewed and more ambitious Gender Action Plan for COP25. The Women and Gender Constituency wants more commitments for climate finance and technology transfer that actively address persisting gender inequalities, for example in the energy and transport sectors. We want strengthened capacity building at all levels, and stronger support to ensure the meaningful participation of local women in climate policy processes.\u0026nbsp;\nPolicy makers tend to focus on large-scale, highly sophisticated solutions, but these often exclude local populations and women from the planning and decision making processes, as shown in a recent study of the International Labour Organisation.\u0026nbsp;The Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards showcase the strong potential of bundling and replicating tested, community driven and gender-just small scale solutions. They can attain similar climate impacts whilst unlocking multiple social and environmental co-benefits.\u0026nbsp;\nFor example, in rural Cameroon, training women on mud-building techniques for clean cookstoves has opened the way for new skill-sharing networks among communities and contributed to building peace in the project area (award winner 2017, Sonita Mbah). In India, relying on self-help groups among women farmers for the implementation of an innovative rainwater collection system, has led to a very strong adoption rate in 7 provinces, improving crop yields and livelihoods of thousands of farmer families (award winner 2018, Trupti Jain). In Laos, rehabilitating traditional non-timber harvesting practices owned by women have enhanced their status in the community, helped resolve conflicts among ethnic groups and contributed to a more sustainable use of the endangered forests (award winner 2017, Elizabeth Thipphawong). In Morocco, the mentoring support we provided to our 2016 award winners, Jamila Idbourrous and Katim Alaoui, will lead to the creation of several women-lead energy cooperatives for the local production of decentralized solar solutions responding\u0026nbsp;to the needs of rural populations and small farmers.\nApply with your project in one of the following three categories:\u0026nbsp;\n\nTechnical solutions (e.g. in the area of renewables, water-saving adaptation technologies etc.)\nNon-technical solutions (e.g. in the area of efficiency, consumption changes etc.)\nTransformational solutions (e.g. addressing governance, institutional change, development models etc.)\n\nThe winners will receive a grant of 2000\u20ac and benefit from a 1-year-mentoring programme of the Women and Gender Constituency, to build their capacity towards scaling-up, access to climate\u0026nbsp;technologies and climate finance.\nHOW TO APPLY:\u0026nbsp;\nThe subscription is simple and free.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;You need to create an account in order to be able to participate. Click on the following link and fill the required information regarding your profile and project.\u0026nbsp;\nAPPLY HERE: https:\/\/www.judgify.me\/genderjustclimatesolutionsawards2019\u0026nbsp;\nInitiatives will be reviewed by an international jury, with members of the Women and Gender Constituency and will be weighted taking into account the criteria aimed to measure contributions to gender equality, resilience and sustainability.\nThe deadline for entries is Monday, September 09th 2019, 5pmEST.\u202f\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dg.gender_awards_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-07-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/08\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"The Women and Gender Constituency","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at the Bonn Climate Change Conference: insights and photo gallery","nid":"34491","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-bonn-climate-change-conference-insights-and-photo-gallery","Body":"The two bodies of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Mechanism, the\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) and the\u0026nbsp;Technology Executive Committee\u0026nbsp;organized a side event on the implementation of the Technology Framework in support of\u0026nbsp;Paris Agreement implementation. Mr. Carlos Fuller, International and Regional Liaison Officer of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre served as event moderator. CTCN Advisory Board Chair, Ms. Orly Jacob, and Technology Executive Committee (TEC) Chair, Ms. Dinara Gershinkova presented how the bodies of the Technology Mechanism are addressing Technology Framework guidance. Mr. Elisha N. Moyo, National Designated Entity, Zimbabwe was then joined by Mr. Gonzalo Mu\u00f1oz, Chile\u0027s high-level climate action champion; and representatives of various constituencies, including Ms. Sara Nyberg, YOUNGO representative; Ms. Anne Barre, Women and Gender Constituency representative; Mr. Axel Michaelowa, Institute of Political Science \/ University of Zurich and Center for Comparative and International Studies (RINGO representative); and Mr. Sunil Acharya, Regional Advisor \u2013 Climate and Resilience, Practical Action (ENGO representative) who discussed their priorities for implementation of the Technology Framework.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cThe Technology Mechanism is actively responding to guidance by Parties in implementing the Technology Framework. However, we can\u2019t do this alone. We look forward to engaging as broadly as possible with all stakeholders to accelerate technology action\u201d, emphasized the Chair of CTCN Advisory Board Ms. Orly Jacob. \u0026nbsp;\nMr. Gonzalo Munoz noted that bringing the workshops to those who need the technology is crucial: \u201cBringing the knowledge to decision makers at local and national levels\u0026nbsp;is something we need to focus on. The private sector needs to gain more experience and knowledge about this work\u201d.\n\n\u201cTechnology is knowledge, skills, equipment, and techniques. We need to transfer these from one community to another, from one industry to another, from one generation to another\u201d, said the National Designated Entity of Zimbabwe, Mr. Elisha N. Moyo.\n\nMs. Anne Barre from the UNFCCC Women and Gender Constituency emphasized that collaboration with the CTCN is strong, including with non-state actors, and observers within the Technology Mechanism: \u201cTo support an enabling environment, the CTCN and TEC should proactively continue developing gender training, capacity building and technical assistance. Youth need a broader place in the Technology Mechanism as they are creating and deploying new technologies\u201d.\nThe CTCN was represented in various meetings on mitigation, adaptation, capacity building, gender, youth, knowledge sharing, and indigenous peoples during the\u0026nbsp;Bonn Climate Change Conference, which took place 16 - 26 June in Germany\u0026nbsp;(please see the list of events here).\nPHOTO GALLERY.\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/3_9.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-07-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/04\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/zimbabwe-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EZimbabwe\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Rise of the eco-village: How community-based design and supportive technologies are creating new models for equality and sustainability","nid":"34489","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/rise-eco-village-how-community-based-design-and-supportive-technologies-are","Body":"Climate change action at all levels is critical for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Eco-villages around the world are serving as innovation centres for testing low-carbon, resource-efficient community design. The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) with the support of its largest donor, the European Union organized an event on eco-villages during\u0026nbsp;European Development Days 2019.\n\u0022When the President of Senegal saw the eco-villages, he was so impressed, that he wanted to have all the villages in the country as eco-villages\u0022, said Mr. Ousmane Pame, Founder and President of the Network for Ecovillage Emergence and Development in the Sahel, Senegal.\u0026nbsp;Their mission is to build national resilience by transforming 14,000 traditional villages into ecovillages (focusing on reforestation, renewable energy, and food security).\nAs noted by Ms. Judit Szoleczky from INFORSE, the International Network for Sustainable Energy, the key to success for any development project is the active participation of local communities, sub-communities, and rural households. She shared examples from Southeast Asia and presented the Eco-Village Development concept, which involves the implementation at village-level of appropriate, inexpensive renewable-energy technology (RET) and capacity-building activities for climate change adaptation and mitigation.\n\u201cIt takes a collaborative approach by involving community members deeply in planning and implementation, while also giving them the tools to be resilient while facing climate change\u201d, said J. Szoleczky.\nMs. Karina Larsen from the CTCN emphasized that climate change often serves as a magnifier, and in many cases a multiplier, of existing vulnerabilities. She also noted that eco-villages in the \u2018North\u2019 typically focus on simplifying lifestyles to reduce ecological impacts and build a greater sense of community, while\u0026nbsp;eco-villages in the \u2018South\u2019 typically focus on preserving low-impact traditions, while improving living standards.\nPanelists and participants brainstormed together on\u0026nbsp;key ways to support and upscale eco-village initiatives to reduce inequalities in addressing climate change.\nPICTURE GALLERY.\nPODCAST FROM THE EVENT.\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/rise_of_the_eco-village.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-07-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/04\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at the Asia Clean Energy Forum: Accelerating clean energy transformation in partnership with the private sector","nid":"34444","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-asia-clean-energy-forum-accelerating-clean-energy-transformation","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) organized a workshop on accelerating clean energy technology transformation with\u0026nbsp;private sector during the Asia Clean Energy Forum 2019 in Manila, Philippines. \u0026nbsp;This European Commission supported workshop was attended by 60 energy professionals and organized in partnership with the Asian Development Bank and co-supported by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan.\nMr. Enrico Strampelli, Head of Cooperation, Minister Counsellor, EU Delegation in the Philippines in his opening remarks emphasized that interventions address climate change needs much more acceleration than past. He mentioned that Asia is the biggest destination for private sector engagement pertaining to the vast potential for deploying the clean energy technologies and Asia offers the opportunity to apply integrated approaches to address water and poverty issues through clean energy deployment.\nThe speakers presented case studies and shared experiences on public-private partnerships ranging from policy to ground level implementation of clean energy technologies.\n\nMs. Park from Ministry of Science and ICT, Republic of Korea (National Designated Entity Representative) presented cases where Korea has facilitated the private sector participation and collaboration to support to research \u0026amp; development and deployment of clean energy technologies in Korea and in other parts of the world.\nMr. Narayankumar Satyakumar from The Energy and Resources Institute shared a case study from Indian power distribution sector where private sector engagement has improved the distribution losses, collection efficiency and customer satisfaction.\nMr. Jaeryoung Song from Green Technology Centre presented innovation ecosystem for deploying the clean energy technologies that include private sector playing an important role in demonstration and market diffusion.\nMr. Douglas Liner, EU TA on Access to Sustainable Energy Programme presented the work in the Philippines on renewable energy and energy efficiency deployment which constitutes the larger spectrum of the private sector.\n\nThe panel 2 experts deliberated on the Opportunities for Private Sector Growth from Clean Energy Transitions having a mix of success stories on\n\nProject aggregation facilities like PFAN where the smaller private sector led projects were given opportunities to achieve the scale presented by Mr. Peter du Pont, PFAN, Asia Head. \nEmbracing new and emerging technologies like Carbon Capture Storage by having awareness to conduct the right economic analysis. A correct economic analysis conducted the new technologies like carbon capture storage can be proved as the most cost efficient especially when it can be supplemented best with industries like conventional power plants and cement production as presented by Ms. Beth Hardy from Carbon Capture Storage Knowledge Centre Canada.\nBusiness models, designed to drive customer demand and customized to fit the technology, adopted by Energy Efficiency Services Ltd, India was presented by Mr. Rajeev Ralhan from PWC India.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ca1_2193.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-06-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/28\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/philippines\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPhilippines\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/co2-capture-technologies-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECO2 capture technologies\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New publication: Renewables 2019 Global Status Report","nid":"34437","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-renewables-2019-global-status-report","Body":"Renewable energy is increasingly powering the world, but erratic policy making is holding the sector back from its potential contribution to cutting carbon pollution and meeting climate and development targets, according to REN21\u2019s Renewables 2019 Global Status Report (GSR).\nThe report confirms that for the fourth consecutive year, more renewable power capacity was installed than fossil fuel and nuclear power combined - 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar PV alone was added in 2018, enough to meet more than 25% of electricity demand in France.\nBut a lack of ambitious and sustained policies to drive decarbonisation across the heating, cooling and transport sectors means countries are not maximising the benefits of the transition \u2013 including cleaner air and energy security \u2013 for their people. \u0026nbsp;\n\u201cA key breakthrough could occur if countries cut their fossil fuel subsidies which are propping up dirty energy\u201d says Rana Adib, Executive Secretary, REN21. Ambitious policy and regulatory frameworks are critical to creating favourable and competitive conditions, allowing renewable energy to grow and displace more expensive and carbon-emitting fuels. Forty countries have undertaken some level of fossil fuel subsidy reform since 2015, but these subsidies continued to exist in 112 countries in 2017, with at least 73 countries providing subsidies of over USD 100 million each. \u0026nbsp;Estimated total global subsidies for fossil fuel consumption were USD 300 billion in 2017, an 11% increase from 2016.\nThe Report finds:\u0026nbsp;\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Solar PV and wind are now mainstream options in the power sector. Over 90 countries had more than 1 GW of renewable power capacity installed, and 30 countries had more than 10 GW. At least nine countries generated more than 20% of their electricity with solar PV and wind. (These are: Denmark, Uruguay, Ireland, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Greece, UK, Honduras.)\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Global renewable energy uptake no longer depends on just a few countries. In 2018 the global deployment of renewables kept up a steady pace overall with the European Union\u2019s roll-out slightly up and China\u2019s annual installations and investment declining compared to year prior. This shows renewable energy is a strong, global powerhouse.\u0026nbsp;\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Cities are increasingly becoming strong drivers in renewable energy deployment, adopting some of the most ambitious targets for renewables globally. In numerous cases, these commitments and actions have exceeded national and state\/provincial initiatives. \u0026nbsp;More than 100 cities (ranging from Nairobi\/Kenya and Dar es Salaam\/Tanzania to Auckland\/NZ, Stockholm\/Sweden and Seattle\/USA) use at least 70% renewable electricity, and at least 50 cities put in place renewable energy targets covering power, heating and cooling, and transport.\n\u0026nbsp;There is a huge opportunity for countries to drive action by expanding the transition to the heating, cooling and transport sectors. \u0026nbsp;Renewables supply more than 26% of global electricity, however they provide only 10% of the energy used for heating and cooling and just over 3% for transport. This imbalance between energy sectors is in large part due to insufficient or unstable policy support. The number of countries with a policy for renewables in heat actually declined.\nDespite insufficient support, initiatives in transport, heating and cooling sectors are being implemented. Sustainable biofuels, EVs and fuel economy policies are reducing overall fossil fuel dependency in the transport sector. Ambitious policies, such as Brazil\u2019s 27% blending mandate for ethanol and California\u2019s (USA) Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program, demonstrate renewables\u2019 contribution to the transport sector. Heating and cooling policies include building energy codes, renewable heat incentives and mandates, and indirect approaches like carbon pricing. Carbon pricing remains acutely under-utilised. By the end of 2018, only 44 national governments, 21 states\/provinces and 7 cities had implemented carbon pricing policies, covering just 13% of global CO2 emissions\n\u201cWith the countries needing to come back with more ambitious climate targets in 2020, this report shows there are an array of opportunities to scale up action and improve people\u2019s lives by extending the benefits of the energy transition throughout the economy,\u201d says REN21 Chair, Arthouros Zervos.\n________________________________________\nAbout the REN21 and the Renewables Global Status Report (GSR)\n\nMade up of a worldwide community of players from governments, inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations, industry, science and academia, REN21 is a global network that provides high-quality, up-to-date information to shape the energy debate. REN21 is committed to a sustainable energy future. Building on knowledge and data, REN21 changes the way we think about renewables in turn informing decisions and shaping the future.\nFirst published in 2005, the GSR provides a comprehensive overview of what is happening in the renewable energy sector. This year\u2019s report focuses on 2018 developments and trends by markets, investments, and policies worldwide. Now in its 15th year, this annual report has become the industry standard for renewables. It is built on data and information provided by REN21\u2019s network of more than 900 contributors world-wide. Collectively, the information is used to shape debates to push thinking and action on renewables.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/infographic_01.ren21.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-06-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/27\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Renewable Energy Policy Network for 21st Century","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/fossil-fuels-natural-gas-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFossil fuels to natural gas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHeating - Ventilation and Air Conditioning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/progressive-water-pricing-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EProgressive water pricing\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-resource-mapping-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy resource mapping\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/small-scale-combined-heat-and-power-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESmall-scale Combined Heat and Power\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at the Global NDC Conference 2019","nid":"34425","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-global-ndc-conference-2019","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) was invited to speak at the Global NDC Conference in Berlin. CTCN was presented at the session \u2018How transformational change promotes ambitious NDCs- assessing the potential of policies\u2019, organized by the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT).\nSpeakers and participants shared experiences on how the ICAT Transformational Change Methodology is applied by governments, support providers and non-state actors to assess the transformational impacts of policies and actions. Shanar Tabrizi, CTCN Knowledge Management Specialist, presented CTCN\u2019s experience on piloting the ICAT Transformational Change Guidance on technical assistance. Through round-table discussions, it was explored, how this information is used in investment decisions, policy design and reporting under the UNFCCC to advance enhanced ambition of NDC implementation.\nConference participants noted, that since last NDC round, more information is now available, technology prices are falling, new policies are arising, and people are demanding change. They also acknowledged the importance of gender and social inclusion in NDC design and implementation, as gender can affect a person\u2019s vulnerability to climate impacts and resilience, women are powerful agents of change.\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/tc_session_4.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-06-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/25\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNIDO Call for Proposals: Development of a regional electric mobility policy and program for the Pacific Island Countries and Territories","nid":"34421","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unido-call-proposals-development-regional-electric-mobility-policy-and-program","Body":"The Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE) works towards integrated and inclusive markets for sustainable energy products and services by promoting economies of scale and equal progress between countries through regional exchange, tools and methodologies. PCREEE has a strong private sector mandate and promotes activities with high relevance for domestic businesses, entrepreneurs and industry.\nPCREEE is currently developing an innovative regional programmatic approach, which will assist the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) in the creation of enabling environments for the uptake of e-mobility markets within their renewable energy expansion plans.\nThe assignment includes the following key tasks:\n\nThe contractor will develop a technical background\/briefing paper to inform the Fourth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers\u2019 Meeting on the social, economic and environmental opportunities\/benefits and risks\/costs of integrated e-mobility and renewable energy power scenarios in PICTs.\nBased on the findings and recommendations of the technical paper, a regional policy document outlining the short-term and long-term vision of PICTs with regard to integrated e-mobility and renewable energy power markets will be developed.\nThe contractor will develop a project document on the PCREEE E-Mobility Program\u0026nbsp;to be executed by PCREEE in partnership with UNIDO and other international partners.\n\nFor more information, please read the Terms of Reference.\u0026nbsp;\nApplicants are requested to submit their proposals in English no later than June 27, 2019, 23:00 hrs, CEST, by registering on the UNIDO procurement system (www.unido.org\/procurement). In case of difficulties, submissions could exceptionally be sent to procurement@unido.org by providing a convincing explanation for doing so. Applicants can get in touch with the PCREEE Secretariat based in Tonga.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-05-30_10-23-23.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-06-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/24\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tonga\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETonga\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation-pulp-and-paper-industry-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation in the pulp and paper industry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for participation: Summer school in Denmark on urban resilience","nid":"34413","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-participation-summer-school-denmark-urban-resilience","Body":"The summer school will bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, during an intensive eight days course from 12-19 September 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark.\nThe summer school aims at providing multi-disciplinary knowledge and perspectives on the different global and local challenges in cities of the Global South and the Global North. Through lectures and problem-based workshops using Copenhagen\u2019s real-life experience and challenges as a living laboratory, the participants will also gain necessary skills and knowledge to develop informed policies, strategies, plans and solutions for urban resilience. The Climate Technology Centre and Network\u0026nbsp;will also organize a session during this summer school.\u0026nbsp;\nRead \u0026amp; download the call for participation\u0026nbsp;here.\nEXTENDED DEADLINE: 23 June.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/45f07165f444cb3cdf9d005750db3e7b67d108ab68b4e28460pimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-06-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/12\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centers (GN-SEC) video: ECOWAS Renewable Energy Facility","nid":"34412","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/global-network-regional-sustainable-energy-centers-gn-sec-video-ecowas","Body":"The video showcases some of the results and impacts of the ECOWAS Renewable Energy Facility (EREF) for peri-urban and rural areas. The EREF is an interesting example showcasing the benefits of regional cooperation within the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centers (GN-SEC).\u0026nbsp;\nThe Facility undertakes regular call for proposals and provides grant financing to small to medium sized renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and businesses in rural and peri-urban areas. So far the EREF has implemented three calls and is supporting more than fifty rural energy projects.\nThe Facility is in the second operational phase now which foresees the broadening of its portfolio towards more complex financial instruments and support modalities. Currently, the EREF is being up-scaled through the Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project (ROGEP) funded by the World Bank and its Lighting Africa Program. The project has a volume of around USD 200 million grant and loan financing and will be implemented in partnership with ECREEE and the West African Development Bank (BOAD). ROGEP primarily seeks to promote a harmonized regional market that provides the incentive for the proliferation of stand-alone solar equipment (e.g. solar lanterns, solar home systems, solar water pumps, solar milling equipment, etc.) to homes, business, and communities without access to electrical grid infrastructure.\nROGEP will create a mechanism to access debt financing through BOAD for private sector companies supplying off-grid solar technology solutions. In addition, ECREEE will provide enabling support in the areas of policy, legislation, standards, qualification and certification, knowledge exchange on technology innovations and business models. In line with the EREF model, ECREEE will also operate a facility providing financial and technical support to solar start-ups in the region.\nPlease see the video here.\u0026nbsp;\nIn 2011 the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) created the Facility with technical assistance of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and financial support of the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the Spanish Agency for International Development (AECID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0245_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-06-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/11\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/grid-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EOff-grid systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Rise of the Eco Village: CTCN at the European Development Days 2019","nid":"34407","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/rise-eco-village-ctcn-european-development-days-2019","Body":"The\u0026nbsp;European Development Days (EDD)\u0026nbsp;is Europe\u2019s leading forum on development and international cooperation. Organised by the European Commission, the forum brings together each year the global development community to share ideas and experiences that can inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world\u2019s most pressing challenges.\nThis year\u2019s EDD will focus on addressing inequalities and building a world which leaves no one behind. It will highlight the European Union\u2019s commitment to addressing inequalities in line with the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The CTCN is hosting the following session during the 2-day event.\nRise Of The Eco Village\nHow community-based design and supportive technologies are creating new models for equality and sustainability\nBrainstorming Lab, Wednesday, June 19, 14:45 to 16:00\nClimate change action at all levels is critical for the achievement of sustainable development goals. Ecovillages around the world are serving as innovation centres for testing low-carbon, resource-efficient community design. But can ecovillages also serve as models for the development of effective institutions to cultivate inclusive, responsive and transparent decision-making in developing more regenerative, resilient societies? And are there aspects of ecovillage life which are scalable and replicable in other settings?\u0026nbsp;\nAn international panel will discuss key aspects of ecovillage design from environmental and social considerations to the use of supportive technologies, with examples from Asia, Africa and Europe. Then panellists and participants will brainstorm together on key ways to amplify eco-village principles to reduce inequalities in addressing climate change.\nSpeakers:\n\nMs. Karina Kolbrun Larsen, CTCN\nMr. Ousmane Pame, Global Ecovillage Network - Africa \/ President, Network for Ecovillage Emergence and Development in the Sahel (REDES), Senegal\nMs. Judit Szoleczky,\u0026nbsp;International Network for Sustainable Energy (INFORSE)\nMr. Tore Muurholm Dahl, Grobund Eco-village, Denmark\n\n\nFor more information, please visit the EDD session page.\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ecovillage_photo2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-06-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/07\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEurope\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"XacBank seeking consultants: Mini-grid project preparation in Mongolia","nid":"34402","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/xacbank-seeking-consultants-mini-grid-project-preparation-mongolia","Body":"XacBank, an Accredited Entity of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), seeks to finance the development of scalable mini-grid\/off-grid systems that generate and manage energy flows between clusters of adjacent households in Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar\u2019s ger areas. The systems will be capable of serving multiple end uses (heating, waste processing and\/or removal) under an affordable business model to alleviate utility inadequacies and pollution challenges.\nDuring this project, the engaged Consultant Team will carry out a study of the technical feasibility of various technology combinations, a market study of local market readiness and feasibility, and a financial structuring evaluation to determine the optimal business model for implementing a bankable mini-grid and off-grid system.\nTechnical proposals, financial proposals, and CVs for all team members should be submitted to ecobanking@xacbank.mn with the subject line \u201cConsultant Proposal \u2013 Mini-Grid and Off-Grid Project Preparation\u201d by June 25, 2019 in English.\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/world_bank.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-06-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/04\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mongolia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMongolia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/micro-grid-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMicro-grid\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at the Global Conference on Scaling-up Energy Access and Finance in Least Developed Countries","nid":"34398","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-global-conference-scaling-energy-access-and-finance-least-developed","Body":"The United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) invited the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to\u0026nbsp;participate in\u0026nbsp;the Global Conference on Scaling-up Energy Access and Finance in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The event focused on concrete measures to accelerate energy access and enhance financing for sustainable and modern energy, as called for in SDG7. The\u0026nbsp;CTCN\u0027s Deputy Director,\u0026nbsp;Tomoo Machiba shared examples of the CTCN support to LDCs.\n\u201cOver the last four years, the CTCN has delivered technical assistance, capacity building and networking support valued at over 4 million USD to 29 LDCs. These investments have supported national climate and energy strategies by enabling policies, building local capacity to manage transformative technologies, and by helping LDCs to access international financial mechanisms. This work supports a wide spectrum of energy issues including renewable energy generation, energy efficient equipment, buildings, energy efficiency in industry and low-carbon transportation\u201d, noted Mr. Machiba.\u0026nbsp;\nFor example,\u0026nbsp;CTCN\u2019s implementing partner developed a course curriculum and a solar pho\u00adtovoltaic accreditation training programme for solar PV installers and technicians, which has led to the insti\u00adtutionalization of solar PV module installation and maintenance training in vocational institutes throughout Tanzania.\u0026nbsp;The immediate impact of this activity is a reduction in electricity service interruptions due to electrical or system faults and other maintenance-related issues. With increased improvements in installation and maintenance of PV products, rural communities will be more likely to invest in and use this type of technology.\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN presentation by Mr. Machiba:\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nThe Global Conference was organized jointly by UN-OHRLLS and the Global Energy Interconnection Development Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO).\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_m7a8458_002.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-06-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/03\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Call for Applications: CTCN Secondment Programme","nid":"34369","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-applications-ctcn-secondment-programme","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is offering\u0026nbsp;one secondment position and it is currently accepting applications for Fall 2019 (deadline: 30 June 2019).\nSelected secondees, representing the Centre\u2019s Network, National Designated Entities, Consortium partner, and\/or CTCN donor institutions are invited to participate in the work of the CTCN Secretariat in Copenhagen, Denmark for a period of at least 6 months. Please find the Terms of Reference attached.\u0026nbsp;\nThe purpose of the programme is to expand the CTCN\u2019s abilities to respond to developing country needs by utilizing the expertise within its network of partners, to give partner organizations hands-on experience with the work in the global climate community, and to foster inter-regional and inter-cultural exchange and collaboration.\n\u0026nbsp;A complete application should contain the following three documents:\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Completed and signed Personal History Form\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Motivation letter (1 page, please follow instructions below)\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;A copy of your passport\nApplications need to be submitted via email by your organization\u2019s CTCN contact person to ctcn@un.org. Only applications submitted by the CTCN contact person of your organization will be considered eligible.\n\nFor more information, please visit https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/capacity-building\/ctcn-secondment-programme\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0273_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-05-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/23\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNIDO Call for Proposals: Provision of mid-term review of the hosting and managing the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) Programme","nid":"34364","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unido-call-proposals-provision-mid-term-review-hosting-and-managing-private","Body":"Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) is a multilateral public-private partnership which since 2016 has been hosted by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in cooperation with the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP).\u0026nbsp;\nUNIDO is seeking calls for proposals:\u0026nbsp;provision of mid-term review of the hosting and managing the Private Financing Advisory Network Programme.\u0026nbsp;Deadline: 31 May, 17:00 (GMT 2.00)\nThe key objective of the assignment is to conduct a mid-term review in order to provide an objective opinion on progress made by the Programme and articulate strategic opportunities to explore.\nThe main objectives are to:\n\u2022 Review the Programme in light of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability;\n\u2022 Revisit the theory of change;\n\u2022 Revise the risk matrix to reflect the current environment;\n\u2022 Analyse the Programme\u2019s competitive advantage against other project preparation facilities;\n\u2022 Explore strategic opportunities for the Programme to evolve and grow in the near- to midterm.\nFor more information, please visit here.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/mvi_0769.mp4_.00_08_37_03.still001.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-05-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/22\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Assessment of climate technologies in Cuba","nid":"34363","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-assessment-climate-technologies-cuba","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for implementation of technical assistance in Cuba:\nAssessment of applicable climate technologies for establishing baseline GHG emissions from cattle farming in Cuba. Deadline is 17 June, 17.00 Vienna time\nCuban livestock farming has low productive and economic efficiency and may contribute heavily to Cuba\u0027s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, neither the GHG emissions footprint per unit of animal product (milk, meat) nor the mitigation potential of applicable climate technologies is known. There are several publications on Cuban farming systems that have not been assessed in terms of their potential for adapting to or mitigating climate change. Furthermore, there is no personnel trained in new techniques for quantifying\/estimating GHG emissions from livestock farming in vivo or in assessing technological alternatives in terms of their GHG mitigation capacity. To mitigate this challenge the Government of Cuba approached the CTCN for technical assistance.\nThe goal is to assess applicable climate technologies for establishing baseline GHG emissions from cattle farming in Cuba. The work is organized in the following main outputs:\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Development of implementation planning and communication documents\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Development of an initial baseline estimate of GHG emissions from cattle farming\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Estimation of the GHG emissions mitigation and improvement in livestock productivity that would result from the application of a range of good practices applicable to cattle farming in the Cuban context\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Dissemination of the information generated on the current status of emissions and the GHG mitigation potential of applying good practices to researchers, specialists, local leaders and producer groups\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Drafting a concept note for the Green Climate Fund (GCF)\u0026nbsp;\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal \u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org. Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a CTCN network member, \u0026nbsp;you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n\u200b\u200b\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/cuba.jason_cserny_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-05-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/21\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cuba-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECuba\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNIDO event: BRIDGE for Cities 4.0, September, 2019","nid":"34362","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unido-event-bridge-cities-40-september-2019","Body":"Organized conjointly by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Finance Center for South-South Cooperation (FCSSC), \u201cBRIDGE for Cities - Belt and Road Initiative: Developing Green Economies for Cities\u201d (\u201cBRIDGE for Cities\u201d event) is a large-scale annual event, which aims to advance the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda. The event promotes the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development via the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with which it shares many similarities, in all participating countries, to encourage municipal officials and development stakeholders to scale up their engagement in inclusive and sustainable urban-industrial development initiatives.\nBased on the success of the previous events, BRIDGE for Cities 4.0 will explore the role of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in fostering urban innovation in cities along the Belt and Road and beyond. The \u201c4.0\u201d in the title symbolizes both the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the fourth edition of the event. It will aim at providing a wide and multidisciplinary perspective on how cities can tap into advanced technologies and new industrial solutions to enhance the quality of life for their citizens by reducing cities\u2019 carbon footprint, improving public services as well as creating new jobs and attracting skilled labor.\n\nFor more information, please contact\u0026nbsp;the organizers: bri@unido.org\n  \n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0308.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-05-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/20\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industrial-solid-waste-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustrial solid waste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/resilient-road-systems-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EResilient road systems\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Newly elected CTCN Advisory Board Chair: Working in partnership with countries is the foundation for success","nid":"34336","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/newly-elected-ctcn-advisory-board-chair-working-partnership-countries","Body":"Ms. Orly Jacob\u0026nbsp;from Canada has become the new Chair of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Advisory Board. The Board rotates leadership each year between developing and developed countries. Mr.\u0026nbsp;Ping Zhong from China was elected Vice-Chair. Ms. Jacob serves as Manager of International Energy and Environment Policy at Natural Resources Canada.\nThe CTCN interviews Ms. Jacob about her vision for the Climate Technology Centre and Network.\nWhat role does the CTCN have in implementing the new Technology Framework?\nThe CTCN is critical to the implementation of\u0026nbsp;the new United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Framework. The Centre has staff and network members on the ground around the world, which is necessary for ensuring that technology support truly meets local needs and circumstances. The local expertise and relationships that the CTCN has developed allow for the translation of the strategic objectives of the Conference of Parties\/UNFCCC into impactful work on the ground.\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN also spends much of its efforts focused on upstream work to help countries create the enabling environments (policy and regulatory) required to attract and secure much needed investment in clean technologies. This is a key component to achieving the goals of the Technology Framework.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nWhat is the most important aspect of the CTCN?\nThis is a difficult question. The various elements of the CTCN all work together to make it what it is. I would say the one element that is the foundation for all its work is its commitment to working with developing countries as partners. Beginning with its country-driven mandate, the CTCN recognizes that success depends on the ability to listen to countries, understand the needs, and work with them to shape and refine the most appropriate services and solutions.\nCTCN\u2019s efforts to encourage partnerships with local businesses as part of the international bidding process is also incredibly important. This means that once the project is finished, there is local capacity and expertise that stays in place.\u0026nbsp;\nHow can technologies help countries in implementing the Paris Agreement?\nParis Agreement commitments cannot be achieved without the help of technologies for mitigation and adaptation. The transfer of proven technologies can help developing countries leapfrog older, more polluting approaches, while indigenous knowledge and national technology innovation can position developing countries to create their own paths forward and grow local capacity and economies.\n\nIt is important to recognize that access to technologies is not sufficient on its own. This is why the CTCN\u2019s services in providing capacity building and skills development is an important part of ensuring technology benefits are maximized.\u0026nbsp;\nWhat is your vision for the Climate Technology Centre and Network over the next year? \nMy vision is for greater exposure in the multilateral world outside the UN community. The Centre has a lot to offer that could augment and complement various global clean technology efforts. Greater engagement and visibility across various stakeholder communities will also support the CTCN in its important objective of diversifying its funding base to include, in particular, private sector and philanthropic sources.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nWhat would you like to stay the same and see the CTCN do differently (if anything)?\nThe CTCN\u2019s success in meeting the needs of its client countries is a testament that it is doing a lot right. One area where it can take stock and identify opportunities is related to the network.\u0026nbsp; The CTCN has succeeded in attracting a large and diverse network of experts, and as this network grows, there is greater incentive to put in place tools that would enable its members to build a community that supports greater engagement amongst themselves. This could lead to new and innovative partnerships and activities that go beyond the CTCN project pipeline.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/orly2_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-05-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/08\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/non-ferrous-metals-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENon-ferrous metals\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Paraguay: New tool to improve the management of watersheds and water resources","nid":"34318","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-paraguay-new-tool-improve-management-watersheds-and-water-resources","Body":"As a landlocked country whose economy is predominantly based on agriculture, Paraguay is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. Adaptation is an essential part of reducing these negative impacts. However, due to the lack of information and strategies to enhance resilience against climate risk, this country has faced environmental, social, health and economic problems.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Government of Paraguay asked the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to assist on advancing in the field of technical studies, providing methodologies and practical tools to improve the management of watersheds and water resources in Paraguay, in a context of climate change and regional and global socioeconomic transformation.\n\nThe application of environmental flow tool was designed by CTCN network member, the\u0026nbsp;Environmental Hydraulics Foundation,\u0026nbsp;and it represents the first phase of this assistance. This tool will assist the authorities to develop the integrated water resource management (IWRM) plans with the identification of relevant adaptive measures. The Tebicuary River Basin is proposed as an on-the-job training where associated data are used to train stakeholders to understand the tool. This river basin is one of the country\u2019s largest basins and faces water management problems caused by all economic sectors and both rural and urban settlements.\n\nThe second phase of this assistance is to develop a framework for the formulation of an IWRM plan at river basin levels. The framework will underpin the development of the plan providing the identification and implementation of control measures to adapt to climate change in river basins of Paraguay.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_7559_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-05-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/01\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/integrated-water-resources-management-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIntegrated Water Resources Management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/paraguay-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EParaguay\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/watershed-conservation-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWatershed conservation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNFCCC news: New credit card limits climate impact of users","nid":"34316","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unfccc-news-new-credit-card-limits-climate-impact-users","Body":"UN Climate Change News\nSwedish fin-tech company Doconomy has launched the first credit card that not only helps users track and measure their CO2 emissions associated with their purchases, but also helps limit the climate impact of their spending.\nUsers will also be invited to compensate for their greenhouse gas emissions, through projects meeting the criteria of United Nations certified green projects.\nThe projects can range from cleaner-burning cookstoves to wind-generated electricity to clean waste disposal \u2013 all projects that contribute to global emission reduction. In marking the team-up of Doconomy and the Secretariat, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa said:\n\u0022While countries are working to address climate change through the Paris Agreement, it\u2019s clear we need much more ambitious climate action, and we need it now; but, governments cannot solve climate change alone.\u0022\nTo meet the goal of the Paris Agreement and avoid an irreversible climate crisis, global emissions will need to be cut by half by 2030, and then decline to reach climate neutrality by mid-century. The UN Climate Change Secretariat is open to partnerships with organizations whose efforts are aligned with this goal. Ms. Espinosa added:\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cMany companies are already taking steps to lower their emissions, and to create a more sustainable and resilient future. People are also thinking about the environment in their daily lives, including making more informed decisions about what they buy. That\u2019s why we are pleased to welcome this initiative being undertaken by Doconomy.\u201d\nInstead of a premium credit card with typical benefits that mostly support further consumption, the DO Black is a radical and innovative tool to protect our planet, the first credit card to limit the climate impact of users, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future. Nathalie Green, Doconomy CEO, said:\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cWe all need to come to terms with the urgency of the situation and rapidly move towards more responsible consumption. With DO Black there are no more excuses. Through our collaboration with the UN Climate Change Secretariat and Mastercard, DO will enable people to do their part to contribute to the carbon reduction goals of 2030 and onwards.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please read here.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/d5zhlc_waaaax0l.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/30\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New UN Environment brief: Environment, climate change and security","nid":"34313","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-un-environment-brief-environment-climate-change-and-security","Body":"UN Environment introduces its brief on the environment, climate change and security. The key message for this brief is that conflict degrades the environment and environmental degradation can be a driver of conflicts.\nWhat do we know of climate change and human security? Why is this important? How does climate change trigger conflict? How does conflict degrade the environment and exacerbate climate change? What has\/is being done? Please read more here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/p21.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/29\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Argentina: Review of different methodologies and tools that contribute to the risk analysis of coastal zones","nid":"34308","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-argentina-review-different-methodologies-and-tools-contribute-risk","Body":"Argentina requested support in accessing up-to-date technology and update on tools for coastal morphology study and climate change monitoring.\nThe analysis of natural coastal processes (meteorology, climatology, hydrodynamics and morphology) in relation to changes in human activities and land use\/coverage, is a necessary input for the study of risk of coastal erosion.\nWithin this framework, the Department of the Maritime Coast of the Province of Buenos Aires requested technical from the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to diagnose the current state of the dynamics in the oceanic coast of the province and implement a risk map against climate change and outline recommendations for coastal management. This will be used in the implementation of a Strategic Management Plan for the whole of the Buenos Aires coast.\nThe CTCN together with its experts of the Hydraulics Laboratory of the National Water Institute (INA) of Argentina and the Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Environmental Engineering (IMFIA) of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of the Republic (UdelaR) of Uruguay is helping in:\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;the determination of the changes that have occurred in the coastal dynamics during the last decades (sea level, waves, wind, morphological changes)\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;the estimation of climate change projections and the possible future coastal scenarios\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;the development of technological transferable tools, training and education\nReview and analysis of the state of the art of studies and management plans carried out in different coastal areas also include the international experiences in risk analysis and coastal management and its link with climate change and numerical modelling.\nPlease read the document here.\u0026nbsp;\n---\nEl an\u00e1lisis de los procesos costeros naturales (meteorolog\u00eda, climatolog\u00eda, hidrodin\u00e1mica, morfolog\u00eda) en relaci\u00f3n a los cambios en las actividades humanas y del uso\/cobertura del suelo, resulta un insumo necesario para el estudio del riesgo a la erosi\u00f3n costera de manera integral y la generaci\u00f3n de informaci\u00f3n necesaria para la concreci\u00f3n de un plan integral de manejo costero bonaerense.\nEn este marco, el Departamento de Costa Mar\u00edtima de la Provincia de Buenos Aires solicit\u00f3 la Asistencia T\u00e9cnica a CTCN que plantea dos objetivos generales: i) diagnosticar el estado actual de la din\u00e1mica en la costa oce\u00e1nica de la provincia, e ii) implementar un mapa de riesgo frente al Cambio Clim\u00e1tico y delinear recomendaciones de manejo costero, para utilizar como insumo en la ejecuci\u00f3n de un Plan de Manejo Integral Estrat\u00e9gico de la costa bonaerense a desarrollarse a futuro.\u0026nbsp;\nEntre los objetivos espec\u00edficos a alcanzar por esta Asistencia T\u00e9cnica se destacan: i) determinar los cambios acontecidos en la din\u00e1mica costera durante las \u00faltimas d\u00e9cadas (nivel del mar, oleaje, viento, cambios morfol\u00f3gicos), ii) estimar a partir de proyecciones de Cambio Clim\u00e1tico los posibles escenarios costeros futuros, y iii) desarrollar labores de transferencia tecnol\u00f3gica, capacitaci\u00f3n y formaci\u00f3n asociadas al proyecto. Entre los principales productos de esta asistencia se destacan la puesta en valor de las herramientas de modelaci\u00f3n num\u00e9rica del solicitante, la capacitaci\u00f3n y entrenamiento en el manejo de las mismas y la elaboraci\u00f3n de un manual de recomendaciones de manejo costero para la costa oce\u00e1nica de Buenos Aires.\nEste documento es una revisi\u00f3n y an\u00e1lisis del estado del arte de las herramientas tecnol\u00f3gicas que se utilizan para evaluar las alternativas de infraestructura costera. Espec\u00edficamente, contempla la compilaci\u00f3n de experiencias internacionales en el an\u00e1lisis de riesgo y gesti\u00f3n costera y su vinculaci\u00f3n con el Cambio Clim\u00e1tico y la modelaci\u00f3n num\u00e9rica.\nEsta Asistencia T\u00e9cnica se lleva a cabo con los equipos profesionales del Laboratorio de Hidr\u00e1ulica del Instituto Nacional del Agua (INA) de Argentina y el Instituto de Mec\u00e1nica de Fluidos e Ingenier\u00eda Ambiental (IMFIA) de la \u0026nbsp;Facultad de Ingenier\u00eda de la Universidad de la Rep\u00fablica (UdelaR) de Uruguay.\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20180223_122628.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/26\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/argentina\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EArgentina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uruguay\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUruguay\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/land-use-limitations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELand use limitations\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New UNIDO report: Greening industry through a transition to hydrogen societies","nid":"34307","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-unido-report-greening-industry-through-transition-hydrogen-societies","Body":"Hydrogen offers great potential to help green the energy sector and diversify the economy; however the technology\u2019s development needs to be supported by tailored policies and closer collaboration between governments and industry to ensure everyone can benefit from it. This is a key conclusion of a new report y which is based on the outcomes of an International Expert Group Meeting. This meeting, which took place at the UN COP24 climate negotiations in Poland in December 2018, focused on the current hydrogen technology advancements and the pathways to develop the climate neutral technologies. The meeting was organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Poland\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Energy and the Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna.\n\u201cWe need stronger cooperation and knowledge exchange between public and private sectors in order to support the development of electrical energy storage systems which can be used to balance the electrical grids and to decarbonize the transportation sector,\u201d said Tareq Emtairah, Director of UNIDO\u2019s Department of Energy. \u201cSuch innovations can improve lives, to strengthen businesses and help tackle major global challenges, such as climate change.\u201d\nFederico Villatico Campbell, Regional Manager for LAC, West and Central Africa at the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), added: \u201cWe need to find all possible solutions to decarbonize our energy sector. UNIDO can really help developing countries to get into this hydrogen business and also share knowledge.\u201d\nWhile the technology is maturing, the policy and regulatory framework remains insufficient throughout the world. Consequently, the recipe for success calls for the continuous partnership between the government, industry and academia. \u201cIn the hydrogen economy, two hands are needed to clap: industry and policymakers,\u201d said Eric Sebellin, Vice president for Markets and Strategy at Air Liquide.\nThe report lays out the necessary milestones to achieve the hydrogen societies and includes a number of regional transition strategies and case studies to support sustainable development efforts and foster stronger cooperation with developing countries to tackle their environmental challenges.\nPlease read the report here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/hydrogen_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/25\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/hydrogen-infrastructure-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHydrogen infrastructure\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Nobel Peace Prize Forum climate leaders: Political will is a renewable resource","nid":"34305","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/nobel-peace-prize-forum-climate-leaders-political-will-renewable-resource","Body":"A group of global climate leaders are issuing a Joint Communiqu\u00e9 on Earth Day, calling for urgent action in the areas of climate, peace and security, climate-smart finance and climate-smart cities.\n\nLeaders at a Nobel Peace Prize Forum high-level climate congress said that political will, driven by radical integrity, creative, inclusive collaboration and no excuses, is urgently required reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.\nAmong its recommendations for immediate action, the Joint Communiqu\u00e9 calls for the United Nations Security Council to consider formally recognizing climate change as a threat to international peace and security by adopting a Security Council resolution on climate change. It also calls for the appointment of a special representative on climate change and security, along with efforts to systematically address climate-related challenges within mediation efforts, exploring how parties can come together around climate adaptation and the use of preventive diplomacy when climate change risks undermine stability.\nThe joint communiqu\u00e9 calls on the international financial sector to work toward a more efficient allocation of capital to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, and a more accurate pricing of social considerations and climate risk in investment and financing decisions. It also encourages the international financial sector to set and publish ambitious Paris-compatible, net-zero targets for enhanced transparency relating to climate risk and resilience, for decarbonization of portfolios, and a transition to climate-smart returns on investment.\nIt calls on all cities, including those currently leading the integration of climate smart practices, to join networks of cities committed to ambitious climate action, to not only to share learning, but to also set targets, develop and approve climate action plans, and to disclose progress via public reporting platforms that feed into the UNFCCC\u2019s NAZCA Platform.\nThe contributors have worked together to shape a document that is more than a statement of purpose. It is a plan of action and advocacy, which will be taken forward by its supporting climate leaders, through follow-up working sessions and the implementation of solutions, and by others who are encouraged to join the efforts.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) also contributed to this\u0026nbsp;Joint Communiqu\u00e9.\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/imgl3674_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/23\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Joint workshop with the Central African Forest Commission (COMIFAC) on climate technology transfer","nid":"34296","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/joint-workshop-central-african-forest-commission-comifac-climate-technology","Body":"The Central African Forest Commission (COMIFAC)\u0026nbsp;and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) organized a workshop o strengthen the relationships among climate focal points and validate the interest expressed by Central African countries to submit requests for technical assistance to CTCN. The\u0026nbsp;representatives also discussed the main\u0026nbsp;decisions affecting the member countries in order to accelerate the implementation of the Paris Agreement.\u0026nbsp;The COMIFAC is a sub-regional organization with valuable convening power collecting 10 countries in central Africa.\n\u201cThe main mission of CTCN is to connect countries to\u0026nbsp;climate technology solutions. One of the main achievement of this workshop was the discussion among the climate focal points, very glad to see that they have now institutionalized permanent communication within the COMIFAC. This means that opportunities for collaboration in terms of projects, communication and common initiatives will be discussed regularly\u201d, noted\u0026nbsp;Federico Villatico Campbell, CTCN regional manager for Latin and Central America, West and Central Africa.\nIt is also expected, that the countries will prepare a multi-country request on biomass value chain for the CTCN and five new proposals for the Green Climate Fund Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme.\u0026nbsp;\nPicture gallery from the event.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0025_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/16\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/reforestation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EReforestation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/small-scale-combined-heat-and-power-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESmall-scale Combined Heat and Power\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/switch-fossil-fuel-biomass-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESwitch from fossil fuel to biomass\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Japan contributes 1.9 million USD to boost support for climate technology transfer to developing countries","nid":"34293","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/japan-contributes-19-million-usd-boost-support-climate-technology-transfer","Body":"Japan\u2019s Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have announced a new contribution of USD 1.9 million to the United Nations\u2019 Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the technology implementation body of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This additional funding will enable the CTCN to deliver climate technology technical services in response to developing country requests for medium-scale interventions which exceed USD 100,000. Such assistance will greatly help countries to accelerate the fulfillment of their nationally determined contribution (NDC) set under the Paris Agreement.\u0026nbsp;\nJapan is committed to providing strong support to developing countries as they work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) that cause climate change and to adapt to a changing climate. Technology solutions play an important role in creating a virtuous cycle between environmental protection and economic growth, and the CTCN has successfully facilitated the rapid transfer of climate technologies in nearly 90 countries through its extensive global network. This new funding marks six consecutive years of Japan\u2019s support for the CTCN, totaling USD 8.5 million.\n\u201cThe government of Japan has been one of the CTCN\u2019s most important partners since its establishment. Through financial support and coordination of pro-bono assistance by Japanese technology providers, both the METI and the Ministry of Environment have provided invaluable aid to the CTCN, enabling it to serve many countries\u2019 technology needs as they strive to meet their climate change goals. We look forward to further expanding our global reach through this cooperation,\u201d said CTCN Deputy Director Tomoo Machiba.\nOne such example of this partnership is in Thailand, where with Japan\u2019s backing, the CTCN is assisting the Thai government in identifying energy-efficient street lighting technologies for municipalities where public lighting accounts for 60-70% of total electricity consumption. Along with determining the best technical solutions, the CTCN is designing financial mechanisms to enable their implementation. This project is expected to help reduce 1,700 tons of GHG emissions every year and assist Thailand in meeting its Nationally Determined Contribution to reduce the country\u2019s energy consumption by 30% below the 2010 level by 2036.\nLikewise, in the Caribbean small island state of Antigua and Barbuda where 95% of buildings were heavily damaged during recent hurricanes, the CTCN is working with the government to reconstruct public buildings to withstand severe weather so that key agencies such as hospitals and police can continue to provide critical services during extreme climate events.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9690_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/15\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/japan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJapan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/greenhouse-crop-management-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGreenhouse crop management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Assessment of the status of the circular economy in Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Uruguay","nid":"34292","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-assessment-status-circular-economy-brazil-chile","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for implementation of technical assistance in Chile, Brazil, Mexico and Uruguay:\nAssessment of the current status of the circular economy for developing a roadmap\u0026nbsp;for each requesting country\u0026nbsp;Deadline is the 8th of May, 17:00 Vienna time.\nCircular economy is an economical and industrial model, regenerative by design, which aims at recovering and re-using the materials that have already been processed, thus protecting natural resources from over exploitation. This is an issue that is particularly sensitive in Latin America. The objective is to keep scarce, valuable resources in circulation for longer periods of time, promoting recycling and avoiding loss of materials. Achieving these objectives requires the inclusion of processes such as reuse, re-design, reutilisation, recycling, remanufacturing and disruptive business models like product-as-service and extended life-cycle. To mitigate this challenge the Governments of Chile, Brazil, Mexico and Uruguay approached the CTCN for a technical assistance.\nThe analysis leading to the final roadmap shall identify key players, stakeholders, private\/public initiatives, geographical areas as well as opportunities and barriers. The approach has to incorporate and focus on the climate benefits originating from a circular economy model and identify the advantages that circularity would produce towards the implementation of the National Determined Contributions (NDCs)1 and the achievement of the goals of the Paris Agreement.\nThe work is organized in the following main outputs:\n\n\u2022 Development of implementation planning and communication documents\n\u2022 Diagnosis of the key stakeholders and current initiatives related to circular economy in each country\n\u2022 Identification of the circular economy value and definition of benefits, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges in each country\n\u2022 Review of international experiences\n\u2022 Mapping of successful cases of application of industry 4.0 which benefit circular economy at international level and adoption of practices at local level taking into account technological development in these countries\n\u2022 Identification of potential projects in circular economy for each participating country prioritizing specific geographical areas.\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n\u200b\u200b\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ivan6980.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/11\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mexico\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMexico\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/brazil\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBrazil\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uruguay\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUruguay\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN video: See how Antigua and Barbuda are building back better after the hurricane","nid":"34291","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-video-see-how-antigua-and-barbuda-are-building-back-better-after","Body":"Resilient construction to safeguard key public services\nHurricanes, floods and droughts are becoming increasingly destructive in Antigua and Barbuda. In order to lead a sustainable reconstruction process, the country needed technical assistance to adapt infrastructure for disaster resilience and safeguard key services during and following emergency situations. The\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with its partners assisted the country on how to improve and prepare all buildings for extreme climate events. See how:\n\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_4843.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/11\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/antigua-and-barbuda-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAntigua and Barbuda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at the NAP Expo 2019: Session on climate technologies in coastal zones","nid":"34290","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-nap-expo-2019-session-climate-technologies-coastal-zones","Body":"As part of the NAP Expo 2019, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) showcased two examples of how climate technologies are being utilized to support National Adaptation Plan\u0026nbsp;(NAP) implementation in coastal zones.\n\u201cThrough country focal points and skilled Network Members, the CTCN is helping to ensure that coastal areas are protected from current and future climate threats\u201d, said Jaime Webbe, the\u0026nbsp;CTCN\u0026nbsp;Regional Manager for Asia-Pacific.\nIn Antigua and Barbuda,\u0026nbsp;CTCN responded when a category 5 hurricane collapsed roofs, destroyed walls, and cut water and electricity for hospitals, fire stations, schools and other municipal buildings.\n\u201cWe are now experiencing more intense tropical storms and hurricanes, more frequent and intense droughts, rising air temperatures, decreased annual rainfall, and extended dry periods. These events more than ever brought to our attention that we just had to plan better and prepare better for future risks\u201d, said Ezra Christopher, Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant with the Department of Environment within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment in Antigua and Barbuda.\u0026nbsp;\nFor example, the Bendals Health clinic, in a flood prone area, was hit particularly hard. CTCN brought together\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;UN Environment with St. Lucia-based Network member, Engineering Construction and Management Consulting Limited (ECMC Ltd.) to work with the Ministry of Health and Environment. Together, they developed a comprehensive strategy to adapt the facilities of existing public utilities to maintain structural, electrical and water supply integrity under various disaster scenarios. The experts prepared work packages consisting of site plans, diagrams, and cost estimates for retrofitting 34 key public buildings.\n\u0022Developing a database of typical adaptation interventions is a necessary tool for technical guidance notes on climate impact solutions\u0022, noticed\u0026nbsp;Egbert Louis, Managing Consultant from\u0026nbsp;ECMC Ltd.\nThe results of this technical assistance in Antigua and Barbuda have led to the development of a concept note for Green Climate Fund reconstruction support.\nIn Mauritius, where sea level rise has been measured at 5.6mm \/ year and 50% of beaches are expected to be lost by 2050, the CTCN supports resilience building for the country\u2019s port. The Port Louis harbour is one of the deepest in the Indian Ocean and has a container area of over 22 hectares. In 2018, because of storm surges, strong winds, and flooding, all operations in the port stopped for 41 days. To build the resilience of the port, a breakwater will be constructed, along with an island terminal. However, land and sea-based risks are still not well understood.\nThe CTCN, with funding from GCF, is therefore working with the Port Authority, the Government of Mauritius and other stakeholders to develop a proper port resilience strategy based on the best information, technology, and advice. The new plan will safeguard not just critical infrastructure, but the economic future of Mauritius avoiding hundreds of millions of dollars in lost goods, production and jobs from port shutdowns.\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_4536_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/10\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/antigua-and-barbuda-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAntigua and Barbuda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mauritius-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMauritius\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-adaptation-plan-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational Adaptation Plan\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New report by IRENA: 30 key innovations on renewable energy","nid":"34289","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-report-irena-30-key-innovations-renewable-energy","Body":"The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) presents a new report \u201cInnovation Landscape for a Renewable-Powered Future: Solutions to integrate variable renewables\u201d.\nThis comprehensive study elaborates on the 30 key innovations that will play an important role in accelerating the transformation of the power sector. The study highlights the broad range of innovations available that could not just accelerate renewable energy deployment to meet demand, but could also help to ensure that the energy transformation is global and inclusive. It seeks to support informed decision-making, assist in the creation of enabling policy frameworks, help nurture targeted innovation and, ultimately, facilitate the accelerated transition to renewables.\nThe report concludes with an eight-step plan for power-sector transformation:\u0026nbsp;\n\no\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Anticipate future power system needs\no\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Adopt a systemic approach\no\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Foster learning by doing\no\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Account for changing roles and responsibilities\no\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Create synergies through sector coupling\no\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Make market-design innovation a priority\no\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Turn smart innovations into smart solutions\no\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Adopt an open and co-operative approach to innovation\nThis main report will be augmented by innovation briefs and online resources which will permit closer examination of each innovation type.\nFor more information, please read here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9640_5.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/10\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"International Renewable Energy Agency","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNIDO Call for Proposals: Construction of a biomass cogeneration plant in Cambodia","nid":"34283","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unido-call-proposals-construction-biomass-cogeneration-plant-cambodia","Body":"Under the\u0026nbsp;Poznan Strategic Program on technology transfer, with the financial support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the United Nations Industrial Organization (UNIDO) has been working to promote investment in technology transfer and climate technology development in Cambodia and Thailand as they move towards low-carbon development.\nCambodia is supported by UNIDO through the project \u201cClimate change related technology transfer for Cambodia: Using agricultural residue biomass for sustainable energy solutions\u201d, which aims to develop a dynamic mechanism for sustained transfer of efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy technologies using agro-residue biomass to replace fossil-fuel powered generators and boilers for power generation and thermal energy applications in manufacturing industries.\nThe project has conducted feasibility studies for the implementation of biomass CHP systems in Cambodian companies. One company is now seeking a contractor to supply biomass CHP equipment and services.\u0026nbsp;\nInterested applicants are requested to submit the written proposals in English directly to the company by contacting: Mr. Jonathan Lim (jonathan@amrurice.com.kh) at the latest by 30th April 2019 (UTC+7). Any quotations received after this date may not be taken into consideration.\nTechnical specifications\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\nPlease note that any requests for clarifications, additional information, etc. relating to this request for proposals must be addressed to Mr. Jonathan Lim (jonathan@amrurice.com.kh). All requests should be submitted latest one week before the submission date.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/biogas_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/08\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cambodia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECambodia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/switch-fossil-fuel-biomass-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESwitch from fossil fuel to biomass\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Peru: Development of a methodological framework for incorporating ecosystem-based adaptation in planning and management of protected areas","nid":"34282","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-peru-development-methodological-framework-incorporating-ecosystem-based","Body":"In order to strengthen the national system of protected areas of Peru from pressures related to climate change impacts, it is important to prepare and manage the ecosystems.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Ministry of Environment requested CTCN to assist in designing a methodological framework for incorporating ecosystem-based adaptation in the process of planning and management of natural protected areas nationwide.\u0026nbsp;\nAs part of this assistance, the first introductory workshop trained 80 participants from the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (SERNANP)\u0026nbsp;how to use the manual\u0026nbsp;for the inclusion of the Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EBA) approach in the planning of natural protected areas, the manual has been prepared and validated.\nIt is expected that the CTCN technical assistance will be translated into an action plan at the national level for the implementation of adaptation actions based on ecosystems under the SERNANP. The plan will cover the political dimension, which has long-term affection, and the identification of priority areas for action where technical and financial efforts will be implemented in the medium and long term.\n---\nObjetivo estrat\u00e9gico del taller: Dar a conocer el Manual para la integraci\u00f3n del enfoque AbE en la planificaci\u00f3n de las ANPs del Per\u00fa y recabar insumos de los participantes como parte del proceso de elaboraci\u00f3n de dicho manual.\nObjetivos estrat\u00e9gicos:\n1.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Revisar conceptos generales sobre Cambio Clim\u00e1tico, AbE, Contribuciones Nacionales Determinadas (NDCs);\n2.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Compartir el marco conceptual del manual (ciclo para la planificaci\u00f3n de medidas AbE), incorporando las experiencias de campo de los jefes de las ANPs de Per\u00fa para incluirlas en el dise\u00f1o del mismo;\n3.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Recabar insumos para aterrizar y adaptar la metodolog\u00eda de la identificaci\u00f3n de las medidas AbE en las diferentes etapas de los Planes Maestros de las \u00c1reas Naturales Protegidas y\n4.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Avanzar en la identificaci\u00f3n de medidas AbE para las ANPs de Per\u00fa y alineadas a las NDCs determinadas.\n\u0026nbsp;\nLa capacitaci\u00f3n forma parte integral de la asistencia t\u00e9cnica CTCN\u0026nbsp;\u201cDesarrollo del marco metodol\u00f3gico para incorporar la Adaptaci\u00f3n Basada en Ecosistemas en el proceso de planificaci\u00f3n y manejo de \u00e1reas protegidas del Per\u00fa\u201d. Este es un primer taller introductorio que busca capacitar sobre el uso del manual y compartirlo con todos los jefes de ANPs del SERNANP. A tales efectos, se ha trabajado ya un borrador conceptual y manual pr\u00e1ctico para la inclusi\u00f3n del enfoque AbE en la planificaci\u00f3n de ANPs el cual se ha validado sobre el terreno en cuatro ANPs. Una vez se tengan los insumos del taller, el equipo consultor finalizar\u00e1 el manual y empezar\u00e1 a dise\u00f1ar como incorporar AbE tambi\u00e9n en los Planes de Acci\u00f3n de los Planes Maestros de las ANPs y trabajar\u00e1 tambi\u00e9n en una gu\u00eda para identificar c\u00f3mo financiar las medias AbE identificadas.\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/190314_-_taller_abe_con_jefes_de_anp_6_002.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/05\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/designing-protected-areas-5\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDesigning protected areas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystem-restoration-and-conservation-plans-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystem restoration and conservation plans\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystem-based-adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystem-based Adaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/peru\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPeru\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Vacancy: Adaptation Specialist, Asia-Pacific","nid":"34254","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-adaptation-specialist-asia-pacific","Body":"In this position, the consultant will provide services for the operationalization of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), and will work in close coordination with the CTCN Director and the Regional Manager on adaptation technologies in the Asia-Pacific region. Deadline for applications: 9 April.\u0026nbsp;\nThe consultant will contribute to the following deliverables:\n\u2022 Materials needed for Regional Fora to be conducted throughout 2019-2020 are drafted and finalized;\n\u2022 Recommendations on potential adaptation and joint mitigation-adaptation requests are prepared;\n\u2022 Technical review and recommendations on the design of CTCN response plans (project documents) are prepared;\n\u2022 Review and quality assurance of deliverable reports provided by CTCN implementers is undertaken;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Review and quality assurance of Monitoring \u0026amp; Evaluation reports is undertaken;\n\u2022 The database of partners and their adaptation-related activities is updated.\u0026nbsp;\nWork Location: Copenhagen, Denmark\u0026nbsp;\nExpected duration: Twelve (12) months\nIn particular, for Asia-Pacific he\/she will support:\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u2022 Capacity building, knowledge management, and communication activities on adaptation technologies;\n\u2022 Adaptation and joint mitigation-adaptation technical assistance request generation and refinement;\n\u2022 CTCN Response Plan development and review (project documents) in collaboration with client countries and sector experts;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Consortium Partner and Network Member engagement for delivery of CTCN technical assistance, including monitoring and evaluation;\n\u2022 Input into global adaptation products including within the scope of the UNFCCC processes;\n\u2022 Outreach to new client countries and network members including through the request incubator and vision to concept programmes.\u0026nbsp;\n\nQualifications\/special skills\u0026nbsp;\nAcademic Qualifications:\nAdvanced university degree (Master\u2019s degree or equivalent) in environmental science, international development, international public policy or related area\nExperience:\n\u2022 At least 3 years of experience in the field of climate change;\n\u2022 Experience of working with International Organizations is an asset;\n\u2022 Experience working in Asia-Pacific is an asset;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Understanding and experience with UN Programs, their development and implementation activities is an advantage.\n\nLanguage: Strong communication and writing skills in English are required. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.\n\nFor more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9417_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/03\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: cost-benefit assessment of mitigation options in rice production in Viet Nam","nid":"34250","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-cost-benefit-assessment-mitigation-options-rice","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for implementation of technical assistance in Viet Nam:\nCost-benefit Assessment of Mitigation Options in Rice Production: Data compilation, tools and training within the Vietnamese context.\u0026nbsp; Deadline extended: the 1st of May, 17:00 Vienna time.\nRice is a staple crop of Viet Nam with an annual paddy production of 45.10 million metric tons and milled rice production of 29.5 million metric tons in 2015. More than half of the country\u2019s population (64.8%) still lives in rural areas, and more than a third (39.57%) relies on agriculture for employment (ILO, 2018). Rice cultivation is one of the major sources of global GHG emissions from the agriculture sector. There is a lack of data and usable tools for assessing the costs and possible benefits in terms of emission reduction vis-\u00e0-vis the potential socio-economic impacts.\nThe technical assistance is requested to enable a wide range of stakeholders \u2014 from farming communities to policy makers \u2014 to assess costs\/ benefits of mitigation options as a mean to prioritize suitable technologies for adoption and define investment portfolios and policies for Viet Nam rice production. The assistance would lead to the development of interactive and dynamic tools to calculate cost and benefits of mitigation actions in rice sector and to identify suitable rice production areas for select climate change mitigation options.\nThe proposed CTCN Assistance would help Viet Nam in undertaking the following activities:\n\nDevelopment of tool to conduct cost-benefit assessments for various mitigation options for rice production;\nDesign and development of GIS maps and analysis tool that allows for the assessment of the suitability of climate change mitigation options on select rice production areas in Viet Nam;\nDevelopment of communication and training materials;\nThe conduct of trainings, dialogue and learning exchange.\n\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n\u200b\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/vietnam_rice_a.uzzaman222_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-04-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/02\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/viet-nam\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EViet Nam\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/rice-cultivation-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERice cultivation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Experts met in Denmark: How can clean-tech help countries deliver on climate change commitments? (picture gallery)","nid":"34241","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/experts-met-denmark-how-can-clean-tech-help-countries-deliver-climate-change","Body":"Climate technology advisers from around the world gathered in Copenhagen this week, 25-29 March, to discuss how clean technologies can help countries in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. \u0026nbsp;More than 120 climate technology experts from all over the world attended the meeting at UN City Copenhagen this week.\nRepresentatives from governments, NGOs, and business organizations shared what is working well in their countries, what are the barriers to clean-tech deployment, and discuss how Paris Agreement implementation can be accelerated through technologies. The meeting was organized by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Mechanism, which is comprised of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), and the Technology Executive Committee.\nPicture gallery\nAgenda:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/calendar\/events\/13th-ctcn-advisory-board-meeting\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_6327final.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-03-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/26\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Regional forum: Africa using clean tech to realize climate change and sustainable development transformation","nid":"34237","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-regional-forum-africa-using-clean-tech-realize-climate-change-and","Body":"As part of Africa Climate Week 2019, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) organized its annual forum for\u0026nbsp;Nationally Designated Entities (NDEs)\u0026nbsp;from the region. The forum brought together NDEs,\u0026nbsp;Nationally Designated Authorities to the Green Climate Fund (GCF),\u0026nbsp;CTCN Network members, representatives of financial institutions and other government officials.\n\u0026nbsp;\u201cAfrica needs technologies to realize true transformation in our economies while avoiding the impacts of climate change. Our poverty gap is a technology gap\u201d, said Mr. Ebenezer Appah Sampong, the Acting Executive Director of the Ghana Environmental Protection Agency, who opened the meeting on behalf of the government.\u0026nbsp;\nThe main objectives of the forum were to present the latest developments \u0026nbsp;in CTCN services; share national and regional experiences and best practices from CTCN technical assistance in the region; and strengthen linkages between CTCN support and other support mechanisms available under the UNFCCC to help countries achieve their Nationally Determined Contributions. For example, focal points from\u0026nbsp;Algeria,\u0026nbsp;Ghana,\u0026nbsp;Nigeria,\u0026nbsp;Uganda\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;Zimbabwe\u0026nbsp;presented success stories from the region.\n\n\u0022It is very important to have a dialogue and share our experiences, this\u0026nbsp;can help us to find the best solutions\u0022, said\u0026nbsp;the National Designated Entity of Mali, Mr.\u0026nbsp;Birama Diarra.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Africa Climate Week is a unique initiative aiming to raise awareness and support for developing countries at the regional level to achieve global climate neutrality by mid-century, as enshrined in the Paris Agreement. Over 2,500 delegates have gathered in Accra, Ghana, for this purpose. Ministers, policymakers, and non-Party stakeholders \u2014 from businesses to NGOs and from financial institutions to cities and academia \u2014discussed ways to advance climate action.\nPresentations from the event.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ctcn_003.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-03-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/21\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/algeria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAlgeria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/zimbabwe-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EZimbabwe\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Meeting in Lebanon: Investing in green technology is key to prosperity and progress","nid":"34231","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/meeting-lebanon-investing-green-technology-key-prosperity-and-progress","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre Network (CTCN) and the Economic Commission for Western Asia (ECWA) Technology Centre (ETC)\u0026nbsp;in cooperation with the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS) in Lebanon organized a meeting to support countries to access technical and financial opportunities in the Arab region. The meeting was attended by 51 representatives from 15 ESCWA member countries from academia, research institutions, ministries, industry, NGOs, international and regional organizations.\u0026nbsp;\nThe meeting brought together national focal points for the CTCN (National Designated Entities), of the Green Climate Fund (National Designated Authorities), ESCWA representatives, regional experts and researchers. The objective of the joint meeting was to discuss green and climate technology deployment and access to finance as key means of implementation (MOI) to accelerate\u0026nbsp;the Sustainable development Goals (SDGs) achievement and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) implementation\u0026nbsp;in the Arab region. Specific objectives of the meeting included to:\n\nEnhance understanding of green\/climate technologies and innovative financing as outlined in Goal 17 of the SDGs focusing on agricultural \/ food sector (with related other sectors e.g. water \u0026amp; energy sectors), and on conflict waste management in the Arab region\nSupport countries in identifying and deploying technologies to achieve the climate targets included in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Climate Convention, in the context of the Paris Agreement\nDiscuss mobilizing the available technical assistance and financing for technologies and technology transfer introducing the available funding opportunities for the Arab region\nReview options on a way forward to promote the adoption of green technologies and innovative financing taking into account gender and youth perspectives as well as creation of job opportunities\nDiscuss further collaboration between Arab countries, ESCWA and CTCN in the areas of technical assistance, networking and knowledge sharing.\n\nThe representatives from CTCN as well as the National Designated Entities of Tunisia and Palestine presented technology transfer stories from the region.\u0026nbsp;\nThe meeting resulted in key messages and recommendations that ESCAW will take into consideration to formulate a set of options on how best to scale up green and climate technology deployment and access to finance.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/escwa_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-03-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/20\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Development of an Agroforestry Policy for Belize","nid":"34213","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-development-agroforestry-policy-belize","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for implementation of a technical assistance in Belize:\nDevelopment of an integrated and comprehensive agroforestry policy for Belize. Deadline 8\u0026nbsp;April,\u0026nbsp;2019, 17.00 Vienna time.\u0026nbsp;Proposals received after the submission deadline will be invalidated\nBelize\u2019s agriculture is sensitive to climatic variations and could be one of the most affected sectors as a result of climate change.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Centre is seeking experts to provide an\u0026nbsp;integrated and comprehensive agroforestry policy that will aid in mainstreaming this form of land use countrywide, providing practical knowledge and skills to the national team including climate change officers and ministry representatives\u0026nbsp;to understand and use a tested and successful process to develop a National Agroforestry Policy (NAP) of Belize.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/costarica_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-03-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/14\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/belize-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBelize\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agro-forestry-silviculture-mixed-farming-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgro-forestry, Silviculture \u0026amp; Mixed farming\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agroforestry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgroforestry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNIDO seeking experts: Assessment of the ECO Clean Energy Centre (CECECO)","nid":"34144","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unido-seeking-experts-assessment-eco-clean-energy-centre-cececo","Body":"In the context of ECO Vision 2025, ECO Energy Strategy, ECO Clean Energy Corridors and the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centers (GN-SEC) Program,\u0026nbsp; the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and\u0026nbsp;the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), with the financial support of the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), resolved on assisting the ECO Member States in the establishment of the ECO Clean Energy Centre (CECECO).\u0026nbsp; ECO Member States include: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.\nThe CECECO process is closely linked to the other centers operating under the umbrella of the GN-SEC. Energy represents one of the priority areas of cooperation within ECO along with trade and transport.\u0026nbsp;\n\nIt has been recognized that there is a lack of ECO Region-wide in-depth analytical studies, which would quantify and evaluate the potential for transition to sustainable energy and investigate constraints to regional cooperation. In the light of the aforementioned and with a view to address the renewables and energy efficiency\/conservation issues in an integrated manner, the partners have agreed to undertake a comprehensive consultative preparatory process, which will determine the added value, feasibility as well as the technical and institutional design of the center.\u0026nbsp;\nThe process\u0026nbsp;envisages the broad stakeholder consultations, consultative\/validation meetings, a needs assessment, feasibility study, and consideration and approval of a project document which will define the institutional and technical design of the center during the subsequent stage of development \u2013 start up\/the first operational phase. The expected following project document will be based on the lessons learned from other centers and provide an overview on the preparatory results and activities.\nThe partners seek support of a professional energy consultancy company\/institution\/individual consultant with a strong focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency.\nApplicants shall submit their written proposals in English through the UNIDO online procurement system (www.unido.org\/procurement) at latest by 22 March 2019 (CET). The full\u0026nbsp;terms of reference also available here.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9640_4.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-02-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/27\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kazakhstan-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKazakhstan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/turkmenistan-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETurkmenistan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/afghanistan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfghanistan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/iran-islamic-republic\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIran (Islamic Republic of)\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pakistan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPakistan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/azerbaijan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAzerbaijan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/turkey\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETurkey\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/flood-proof-wells-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFlood proof wells\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-resource-mapping-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy resource mapping\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Capacity development to address risks in coastal zones in Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Palau and Solomon Islands","nid":"34143","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-capacity-development-address-risks-coastal-zones","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for the technical assistance project in Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Palau and Solomon Islands:\nCapacity development to address risks in coastal zones. Deadline\u0026nbsp;19 March 2019, 17.00 Vienna time.\nPalau, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands and Kiribati are low lying island states and amongst the most vulnerable communities in the world to the impact of climate change, especially with regards to sea level rise.\nThe Centre is seeking experts to provide technical support and training for personnel from the four target countries to collate available data and information, develop standardised metadata for bathymetric and coastal surveys, and integrate these data into products (standardised bathymetric grids and digital elevation grids) with appropriate quality control and identify any data gaps.\n\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_0932.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-02-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/26\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solomon-islands-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolomon Islands\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kiribati-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKiribati\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/marshall-islands-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMarshall Islands\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/palau-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPalau\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Seeking experts:  Development of the business plan for the East African Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (EACREEE)","nid":"34139","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-development-business-plan-east-african-centre-renewable-energy","Body":"The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)\u0026nbsp;is seeking experts to develop the business plan for the\u0026nbsp;East African Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (EACREEE).\nThe EACREEE Business Plan shall be in line with the main policies of the Sectorial Council on Energy of the East African Community (EAC), including the EAC Energy Policy and any revisions hereto, and provide guidance on EACREEE\u2019s operation within the EAC and its affiliates. It should also consider the Results Framework in the EACREEE Project Document and the joint cooperation framework of the GN-SEC. The Business Plan and its Action Plan for Implementation shall establish the role of EACREEE in contributing to achieve the cross-cutting objectives of SDG Goal 7 on Sustainable Energy, SDG Goal 9 on inclusive and sustainable industrial development and SDG-13 on climate change mitigation and adaptation.\nParticularly, the business plan will:\u0026nbsp;\n1) Outline a strategy on how EACREEE will support EAC Member States in achieving and exceeding their renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate mitigation targets set in relevant policies (e.g. NDCs);\u0026nbsp;\n2) Outline how EACREEE will position itself as a regional focal institution promoting SDG-7 in the EAC region;\u0026nbsp;\n3) Outline how EACREEE will position itself as a regional focal institution promoting the SDG-9 dimension of SDG-7 and SDG-13; in this context, the EACREEE focus lies on promoting sustainable energy solutions in key industries and for productive uses, as well as the strengthening of domestic energy manufacturing and servicing;\u0026nbsp;\n4) Outline how EACREEE will position itself as an advocacy agent for sustainable energy at an international level and as an active member of the GN-SEC, in line with SDG-17 on partnerships.\u0026nbsp;\nApplicants are requested to submit their proposals in English no later than March 09, 2019, (CET time) by registering on the UNIDO procurement system (www.unido.org\/procurement). In case of difficulties, submissions could exceptionally be sent to procurement@unido.org, by providing an objective and convincing explanation for doing so.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_4219_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-02-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/21\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Secretary-General nominates Inger Andersen of Denmark as Executive Director of the UN Environment","nid":"34127","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/secretary-general-nominates-inger-andersen-denmark-executive-director-un","Body":"United Nations Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, following consultations with the Chairpersons of the regional groups of Member States,\u0026nbsp;informed the General Assembly of his intention to appoint Inger Andersen of Denmark as the new Executive Director of the United Nations Environment\u0026nbsp;Programme.\nMs. Andersen is currently serving as Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, a post she has held since 2015. She previously held various leadership positions at the World Bank and United Nations, most recently as Vice President of the Middle East and North Africa Region at the World Bank and Vice President for Sustainable Development and Head of the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research Fund Council.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_4663.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-02-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/19\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Women in energy: Workshop on breaking stereotypes and inspiring change","nid":"34122","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/women-energy-workshop-breaking-stereotypes-and-inspiring-change","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) together with its Consortium partner the Energy and Resources Institution (TERI)\u0026nbsp;has developed a framework for gender mainstreaming in the energy sector by identifying indicators and documenting evidences on women\u2019s empowerment based case studies in key gender inclusive decentralized and centralized energy systems in South Asia focusing on two countries i.e. India and Nepal.\nThe framework was discussed together with the representatives from the different organizations from academia, consultancy, social enterprise, practitioners on energy and gender,\u0026nbsp;students, etc.\u0026nbsp;The objective of the workshop was to share the study findings and to facilitate broader discussion and gather views and suggestions on the developed strategy framework.\nThe participants noted, that women in the realm of energy are primarily viewed as consumers of energy, and less often as equal stakeholders for employment or decision-makers in energy supply and related services. Women face structural and cultural challenges and the lack of women in leadership positions in the energy sector leads to difficulty in understating their specific needs, designing of gender inclusive solutions, encouraging women to join and be retained in the sector, etc.\nFor more information on gender and technology, please visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/session_2_-_ms_mini_govindan_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-02-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/18\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"The Energy and Resources Institute","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"First Deputy Director appointed for the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network","nid":"34114","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/first-deputy-director-appointed-un-climate-technology-centre-and-network","Body":"The United Nation-led Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) appointed Mr. Tomoo Machiba as its first Deputy Director. With this newly created role, Mr. Machiba will lead the Centre\u2019s efforts for actively engaging its donor countries, financial institutions, Consortium and Network members, the private sector and other stakeholder groups. He will also coordinate the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of CTCN projects.\nWelcoming the appointment of Mr. Machiba, the CTCN Director Mr. Jukka Uosukainen says, \u201cThe Centre plays a unique role in delivering technology assistance at the request of developing countries as they strive to develop energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient societies. While the mechanism is already delivering tangible, positive impacts, mobilization of resources and accounting and reporting of impacts need to be strengthened to scale up our efforts. I am confident that Mr. Machiba\u2019s strong credentials and previous experience will contribute towards achieving the important goals\u201d.\n\u0026nbsp;\u201cCoordinated by the small secretariat based in Copenhagen, it is critical for us to utilise the resources wisely and focus on maximising long-term climate mitigation and adaptation effects to fulfil the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. The success of the Centre relies on active support from different stakeholders, particularly donors, industry and the financial community, which can help countries to identify, implement and scale up the promising climate technologies. I look forward to working with many partners around the world to strengthen our collective action for making a real difference towards a climate-proof future\u201d, says Mr. Machiba.\nMr. Machiba, a Japanese national, has 20-year experiences of working with governments, industry and civil society in analysing, advising and advocating a range of climate-related issues. Originally trained as journalist, he previously served for the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and SustainAbility Ltd. \u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN was established in 2013 as the operational arm of the Technology Mechanism of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Centre is hosted and managed by UN Environment in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and supported by 11 Consortium partner institutions around the world. The Centre utilizes the expertise of these institutions, as well as over 470 Network members from civil society, finance, private sector, and research institutions, to deliver technical assistance and capacity building at the request of developing countries.\nIn the first 5 years of its operation, the Centre has completed 70 technical assistance interventions in 54 countries and strengthened the capacity of over 2,500 people. Initial estimates show that the CTCN\u2019s inputs of USD 40 million could leverage over USD 700 million of investment from diverse financial institutions including the Green Climate Fund and make positive impacts on the lives of 85 million people.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/website_4.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-02-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/14\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Applications for 2019 UN Global Climate Action Awards now open","nid":"34106","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/applications-2019-un-global-climate-action-awards-now-open","Body":"Organizations, cities, industries, universities, governments, and others taking bold leadership on climate change can nominate their work for a UN Global Climate Action Award. The award, the focus of United Nations Climate Change\u2019s Momentum for Change initiative, recognizes the most innovative projects in the field of climate action.\nWinning activities encompass scalable and replicable examples of what people are doing to address climate change, in the hope of inspiring others to act. The selected activities will be recognized and celebrated at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 25) in Chile.\nPast recipients of the award have maximized their impact and scaled up globally.\nFor example, Bhungroo, a rainwater management system used in dry spells to provide food security and sustainable livelihoods to marginal farmers across India, won the award in 2015. Today, Bhungroo is also being implemented in Ghana, Zimbabwe, Togo, and Madagascar.\nLiter of Light, a solar lighting project that can be implemented with everyday objects and carpentry skills, won the award in 2011. It began in the Philippines and has since spread to 30 countries. In 2015, Liter of Light went on to win the coveted Zayed Future Energy prize.\nPast winners have also included Google, Microsoft, and the Government of British Columbia, Canada.\n\u201cWith the adoption of the Katowice Climate Package, we have entered a new era in our collective efforts to address climate change; one demanding increased climate action at all levels,\u201d said Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change.\n\u201cThe UN Global Climate Action Award is an opportunity to recognize leaders who are not only taking such action, but providing an inspiring example for other governments, businesses, cities and communities to follow. I therefore encourage those currently leading projects\u2014from large corporations to small cooperatives\u2014to apply.\u201d\nThe 2019 award will recognize climate action that is already achieving real results in four categories:\n\nPlanetary Health: recognizing novel solutions that balance the need for both human health and a healthy planet.\nClimate Neutral Now: recognizing efforts by individuals, companies and governments that are achieving real results in transitioning to climate neutrality.\nWomen for Results: recognizing the critical leadership and participation of women in addressing climate change.\nFinancing for Climate Friendly Investment: recognizing successful financial innovations for adaptation and climate mitigation.\n\nThe award\u2019s Advisory Panel, made up of senior experts from various fields and countries, will select the winners. The panel is part of the secretariat\u2019s Momentum for Change initiative, which is implemented with the support of The Rockefeller Foundation and operates in partnership with Climate Neutral Now, donors supporting the implementation of the UNFCCC Gender Action Plan, and the World Economic Forum.\nApplications for the 2019 UN Global Climate Action Award will be accepted\u0026nbsp; through 30 April 2019 at: https:\/\/momentum.unfccc.int\/\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_4324.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-02-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/12\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Sri Lanka: Assisting Kurunegala to become a climate-smart city","nid":"34103","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-sri-lanka-assisting-kurunegala-become-climate-smart-city","Body":"Kurunegala City is an intensively developing capital, located in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. Like other world cities, the city of Kurunegala is facing socio-spatial climate vulnerabilities, including increasing extreme heat conditions, periods of flooding, air pollution, a decreasing\u0026nbsp;drinking water supply, groundwater pollution, waste management issues, lack of sewage treatment and disposal facilities, and gradually diminishing urban biodiversity and recreation. Therefore, most urban systems in the city of Kurunegala are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and most crucial to adaptation challenges which have affected in the past\/can affect in the future.\nMinistry of Mahaweli Development and Environment contacted the Climate Technology Centre and Network to assist in the establishment of a \u201cclimate-smart\u201d city framework design in close cooperation with all the city stakeholders in the municipality:\n\nDevelopment of a framework and a comprehensive Master Plan for establishing Kurunegala as a climate smart city\nClimate risk\/vulnerability assessment and suburb baseline status surveys of climate change, socioeconomic and ecological components\u0026nbsp;\nAction plan for transforming Kurunegala City\u0026nbsp;into a climate-smart city\u0026nbsp;\nBuilding the capacity of city planners and policy makers\u0026nbsp;\n\nFor more information, please read here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/sri_lanka_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-02-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/11\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/air-quality-management-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAir quality management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/groundwater-management-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGroundwater management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sri-lanka\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESri Lanka\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-purification-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater purification\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Panama: Transforming its public transportation","nid":"34096","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-panama-transforming-its-public-transportation","Body":"Panama is working on the transformation from a traditional scheme of public transportation to a more integrated system, which will offer\u0026nbsp;citizens access to\u0026nbsp;quality and accessible transport services.\u0026nbsp;The Government contacted the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to assist in doing an analysis of two alternatives that the city is considering: electrical buses and natural gas buses.\nThe project engages the key stakeholders, including the Secretariat of Energy, the Ministry of Environment, the Municipal Government, the Transit and Ground Transportation Authority.\nThis technical assistance will inform Panama\u2019s strategic decisions towards creating sustainable public transport for the metropolitan area.\nPlease read the response plan here.\nPlease read the definition of the parameters to be monitored and analysis of the monitoring results here.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_c2p5320.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-02-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/07\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bus-rapid-transit-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBus Rapid Transit\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transit-oriented-development-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransit-oriented development\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Nepal: New National Agroforestry Policy","nid":"34087","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-nepal-new-national-agroforestry-policy","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with its Consortium partner World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)\u0026nbsp;assisted\u0026nbsp;the Government of Nepal to\u0026nbsp;develop its National Agroforestry Policy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nDevelopment of National Agroforestry Policy is in line with the Nationally Determined Contributions (2016) and the Climate Change Policy (2011) of Nepal that identify forests and trees as extremely important to promote both the adaptation and mitigation to climate change, including agro-forestry.\nThe Centre assisted the Ministry of Agricultural Development, and the Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation of Nepal to formulate the National Agroforestry Policy of Nepal. The newly developed policy will eliminate the hurdles and regulations on planting, felling, and transporting trees on non-forest lands. Please read the document here.\u0026nbsp;\nThe National Agroforestry Policy will provide an effective way to comprehensively use agroforestry and to enable communities to adapt to and mitigate climate change, and to strengthen the capacity of policy makers, researchers, extension workers, first and end users to implement and sustain the policy.\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2_9.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-02-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/04\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agroforestry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgroforestry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/integration-green-spaces-planning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIntegration of green spaces in planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nepal-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENepal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/reforestation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EReforestation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New publication: Sustainable woodfuel systems in coastal regions in Tanzania","nid":"34082","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-sustainable-woodfuel-systems-coastal-regions-tanzania","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is assisting Tanzania in scaling-up sustainable wood fuel (charcoal and firewood) systems (together with Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology,\u0026nbsp;Tanzania Renewable Energy Association and CTCN Consortium partner the World Agroforestry Centre).\n\nAs part of this assistance, the new publication presents results of a situation analysis of woodfuel (charcoal and firewood) in Mtwara, Lindi and Pwani regions in Tanzania all together referred to as the Coastal region. The situation analysis also involved planning aimed at making woodfuel sustainable from a systems perspective that considers production of wood, wood processing into charcoal, transport and trade\/marketing and utilizations and cross cutting issues such as regulations and gender.\n\nThe process applied the Stakeholder Approach to Risk-informed and Evidence based Decisionmaking (SHARED) methodology. The priority interventions identified for sustainable woodfuel systems include awareness raising and capacity development, implementation of sound innovations, effective impacts monitoring systems and a sound coordinated policy framework. Strategies for awareness raising, communication and capacity building are also presented.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease read the publication here.\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/tanzania.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-02-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/01\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"World Agroforestry Centre","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biochar-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiochar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/united-republic-tanzania-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited Republic of Tanzania\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wood-products-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWood products\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Online Course: Environmental security and sustaining peace","nid":"34078","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/online-course-environmental-security-and-sustaining-peace","Body":"The massive open online course on Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace is a free 8 week course starting on 11 February and requires 2 hours per week of time. Transcripts are available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese.\u0026nbsp;\nThis free online course is offered by UN Environment, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme - UNDP, the Environmental Law Institute, the University of California, Irvine, The Earth Institute at Columbia University in the City of New York, and Duke University.\nTo enroll, please visit here\nThe video trailer\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/prt34cl5289un.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-01-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/30\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Seeking innovations: nominations open for the biggest design award INDEX: Award 2019","nid":"34051","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-innovations-nominations-open-biggest-design-award-index-award-2019","Body":"INDEX: Award is the biggest design prize in the world, worth \u20ac500,000, and is commonly referred to as the \u2018Nobel Prize of design\u2019. Launched in 2005, the award celebrates game-changing design and innovation.\u0026nbsp;\u200bDeadline for applications: March 10, 2019.\nINDEX: Award is split into five categories: Body, Home, Work, Play and Learning and Community, representing human life from inside out. The Award is also aligned with the 17 United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG\u2019s).\nThe nomination process is free of charge, and anyone can nominate anything - as long as it improves life. You can also send tips about good nominations via email to pssst@designtoimprovelife.dk.\nINDEX: Design to Improve Life, founded on request by the Danish government, works to foster design-thinking and innovation through a variety of educational programs. The Danish non-profit organization has global reach and is under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. INDEX\u2019s unique and certified \u2018Design to Improve Life\u2019 curriculum is aimed at developing sustainable solutions to global and local challenges.\n\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0192.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-01-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/22\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU): \u20ac80.8 million available for projects","nid":"34049","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/fuel-cells-and-hydrogen-joint-undertaking-fch-ju-808-million-available","Body":"The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) published a new call for proposals. \u20ac80.8 million\u0026nbsp;are available for\u0026nbsp;developing research and demonstration\u0026nbsp;projects\u0026nbsp;in the field of fuel cells and hydrogen (FCH) technologies.\u0026nbsp;\nHydrogen Valley\nAddressing the sectoral integration aspect through \u2018Hydrogen Valleys\u2019 is a priority for this year\u2019s call.\nThis new topic was introduced as the next logical step towards the market introduction of FCH technologies at regional scale, with the purpose of developing local\/regional hydrogen value chains and integrating the use of FCH technologies across different sectors and applications, thus creating the hydrogen valley.\nThe maximum FCH JU contribution that a project may request under this topic is EUR 20 million, out of the \u20ac80.8 million allocated to the call.\nInternational cooperation\nInternational collaboration is strongly encouraged under the call, in particular cooperation with member countries participating in the\u0026nbsp;Renewable and Clean Hydrogen Challenge\u0026nbsp;and in the\u0026nbsp;International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy\u0026nbsp;(IPHE). The cooperation and cross-fertilization at international level will help\u0026nbsp;improve access to global talent, innovation networks and value chains, and\u0026nbsp;leverage the expertise of other regions of the world.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;This cooperation will benefit the European hydrogen and fuel cell stakeholders in both maturing their products and expanding their markets.\u0026nbsp;Collaboration with developing world countries supported by\u0026nbsp;the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp;is also encouraged.\u0026nbsp;\nThrough the new projects the FCH JU aims as well to\u0026nbsp;reinforce the European supply and value chain of critical key components (e.g. a higher range of common\/standardised\u0026nbsp;parts to be produced in the EU and\u0026nbsp;H2020\u0026nbsp;Associated Countries) and to enable initial investments in production facilities.\u0026nbsp;\nMore information:\n\nThe\u0026nbsp;notice of publication of the\u0026nbsp;call for proposals 2019\u0026nbsp;can be found on the EU\u0026nbsp;Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal.\u0026nbsp;\nFCH 2 JU\u0026nbsp;related Documents:\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/bit.ly\/FCHcall2019\nAll other documents related to the call are common to\u0026nbsp;Horizon 2020 Programme\u0026nbsp;and can be found on the\u0026nbsp;Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal.\n\nThe deadline for submissions is:\u0026nbsp;23 April 2019\u0026nbsp;17:00:00 Brussels time\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/hydrogen_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-01-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/21\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/hydrogen-infrastructure-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHydrogen infrastructure\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New report, the International Renewable Energy Agency: Renewable energy and a gender perspective","nid":"34040","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-report-international-renewable-energy-agency-renewable-energy-and-gender","Body":"Renewable energy employs about 32% women, compared to 22% in the energy sector overall. Still, within renewables, women\u2019s participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs is far lower than in administrative jobs.\nThis report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) examines the question of gender equity throughout sector. Building on a ground-breaking survey of employees, companies and institutions, it finds that much remains to be done to boost women\u2019s participation and allow their talents to be fully utilised.\n\nIRENA estimates that the number of jobs in renewables could increase from 10.3 million in 2017 to nearly 29 million in 2050. The ongoing global energy transition offers the chance to create new jobs and reshape all aspects of how energy is produced and distributed.\n\nRenewables offer diverse opportunities along the value chain, requiring different skill sets. But these opportunities should be equally accessible, and the benefits equitably distributed, the report notes.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_4139.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-01-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/18\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"International Renewable Energy Agency","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"The World Bank seeking experts: Field Study on Quantifying and Measuring Climate, Health and Gender Co-Benefits from Clean Cooking Interventions","nid":"34024","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/world-bank-seeking-experts-field-study-quantifying-and-measuring-climate","Body":"To build the field experience and evidence of quantifying climate, health, and gender co-benefits from clean cooking interventions, the World Bank seeks to hire a consulting firm or consortium (Consultant) with a team of experts to review existing methodologies and field experience, and then design and conduct a field study to quantify and measure all three co-benefits (black carbon, health and gender) from selected clean cooking intervention(s). In particular, the selected consultant is expected to review and discuss the practical applications of the following methodologies for the field study, any available pilot\/field experience, any alternatives, and limitations that should be highlighted, in the context of a Results-Based Financing approach:\n\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;On Black Carbon: Gold Standard Black Carbon Methodology (401.13 CR SLCP) (2015)\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Health: Gold Standard 401.3 aDALYs Methodology for Cleaner Household Air (2017) and other methodologies which could be used in the field study to complement the aDALYs methodology and strengthen the evidence on health outcomes.\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Gender: Gold Standard Gender Equality Guidelines (2017) and WOCAN\/W+ Time Savings Methodology. Corroborating these approaches with other methods to measuring gender outcomes such as time saving, drudgery reduction etc. will be important.\n\nPlease note that submission of Express of Interest\u0026nbsp;needs to be done through the World Bank eConsultant system (Selection # 1260720). The deadline for submission\u0026nbsp;is Jan. 21.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_h0a9184.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-01-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/14\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/improved-cook-stoves-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EImproved cook stoves\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN workshop on technologies for soil carbon enhancement in Africa","nid":"33998","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-workshop-technologies-soil-carbon-enhancement-africa","Body":"Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) held a three-day capacity development workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, on technologies for soil carbon enhancement in Africa. The workshop brought together 26 representatives from 14 countries, including the National Designated Entities (NDEs) and representatives from the Ministries of Agriculture\u0026nbsp;from Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.\n\nSoil carbon storage plays a key role in climate change mitigation. However, African countries are fast depleting their soil carbon due to accelerated agricultural development, deforestation and soil degradation. With the growing call for urgent action on climate change, carbon sequestration is critical to achieving climate targets. African countries would greatly benefit from soil carbon enhancing technologies to sequester carbon at a much faster rate.\u0026nbsp;\n\nCTCN catalyzes developing countries in accessing financing for technology deployment and addressing the barriers for large scale deployment. Agriculture, land use and forestry are thematic areas embedded across CTCN\u2019s technical assistance portfolio, with 54 requests submitted to the CTCN specifically related to agriculture. The objective of this workshop was therefore to share experiences and best practices from around the globe, as well as to inspire countries to develop programs for greater integration of soil carbon sequestration technologies into their national efforts in meeting their climate change adaptation and mitigation goals.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cThe workshop has been an eye-opener to me. It has provided me with insights for soils and land management technologies to make them more productive while keeping them healthy through using several agricultural technologies to increase soil carbon\u201d, said Mr. Lyson Kampira from Malawi National Commission for Science and Technology, the CTCN National Designated Entity.\n\nSoil carbon sequestration is an area that presents a win-win solution for mitigating climate change and for increasing resilience (carbon rich soils constitutes healthy soils, increases soil fertility, reduces erosion, retains water better, enable stronger resilience to extreme weather variations, etc.). The training covered various topics on understanding soil carbon; technologies having potential to enhance soil carbon stock in Africa; advanced approaches to monitoring and visualizing soil carbon stock; technology adoption, scaling and impacts and matching soil enhancement technological potential with country NDCs. The workshop also included visits to three modern soil laboratories hosted by CTCN Consortium partner ICRAF.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe event was jointly organized by CTCN and ICRAF, it was financed by the European Commission.\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_1388.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-01-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/07\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/co2-storage-technologies-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECO2 storage technologies\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/malawi-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMalawi\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/soil-moisture-conservation-techniques-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESoil moisture conservation techniques\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New publication: Gender Just Climate Solutions","nid":"33997","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-gender-just-climate-solutions","Body":"In the publication, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with the UNFCCC Women and Gender Constituency, highlights transformative and gender-responsive solutions to climate change. The solutions are aimed at making gender equality and women\u2019s rights central to just climate action. The Gender Just Climate Solutions Award comprises three categories:\n\nTechnical Climate Solutions\nNon-Technical Climate Solutions\nTransformational Climate Solutions\n\nPlease read the publication here.\nThe award ceremony was held during COP24,\u0026nbsp;CTCN with the Constituency also hosted a workshop on up scaling gender-just solutions as part of the Awards programme.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_5362_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222019-01-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/04\/2019 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Women Engage for a Common Future","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"PFAN call for proposals: climate and clean energy projects in West Africa","nid":"33979","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/pfan-call-proposals-climate-and-clean-energy-projects-west-africa","Body":"The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN)\u0026nbsp;has launched a\u0026nbsp;call for proposals for climate and clean energy projects and businesses in West Africa.\nDo you need investment for a great climate change adaptation or clean energy project in West Africa? Would you like to pitch your project directly to investors? Apply now for PFAN\u2019s free business coaching and investor matchmaking services! If you apply by the new deadline of 20 January 2019, you may be invited to pitch at the 2019 West Africa Forum for Climate \u0026amp; Clean Energy Financing!\nHow to Apply\n\nVisit the Call for Proposals webpage: tiny.cc\/pfan-cfp\u0026nbsp;-\u0026nbsp;Here you will find all information and be able to check the eligibility of your project.\nCreate an account for PFAN\u2019s Climate-Invest system\nPrepare a proposal following the Proposal Guidelines -\u0026nbsp;In this document you introduce your business model, management team, technology, market analyses etc.\nComplete the forms, upload and submit your proposal by 20 January 2019.\u0026nbsp;Proposals received after this deadline may still be accepted by PFAN and considered\u0026nbsp;for future Forums, but will not be eligible for the Investment Forum in late 2019.\n\nWhat Happens Next?\n\nYour proposal will be evaluated by at least two experts.\nIf it is accepted, you will be assigned a PFAN Coach from your country or region -\u0026nbsp;Your coach will be an expert in the field, and will help you refine your business plan until it is ready to be shown to investors - for free!\nIf selected for the Financing Forum, you will be invited to a Project Development \u0026amp; Financing Workshop in April 2019, where you will meet PFAN Coaches and fellow entrepreneurs and prepare your pitch. All costs for your attendance will be covered by PFAN.\nAt the Forum, you will present your business plan to investors and international climate \u0026amp; clean energy experts. The best business plan wins an award. You will also be able to speak to investors during the networking breaks. All costs for your attendance will be covered by PFAN.\nAfter the Forum, the Investment Facilitation Team, together with your coach, will work to find you the investment your project needs.\nSelect projects may also be accorded additional technical assistance where this is judged essential for raising finance.\n\nAre you not based in West Africa? PFAN is also accepting proposals for projects in Asia and other regions in Sub-Saharan Africa. See the Call for Proposals page.\n\nIn May 2017, PFAN was relaunched under a new hosting arrangement with\u0026nbsp;UNIDO\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;REEEP.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_4154.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-12-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/19\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sub-saharan-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESub-Saharan Africa\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN video: 5 years of global climate technology matchmaking","nid":"33977","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-video-5-years-global-climate-technology-matchmaking","Body":"See how we can help your country.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ctcn-progress_report._2018-03_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-12-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/17\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN at COP24: picture gallery","nid":"33971","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-cop24-picture-gallery","Body":"Picture gallery from the events at COP24, Katowice, Poland.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_5675_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-12-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/12\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN marks first 5 years - Progress Report launched","nid":"33946","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-marks-first-5-years-progress-report-launched","Body":"137 technology solutions developed through climate technology collaboration\u0026nbsp;\nDownload report here\nA global effort by National Designated Entities, technology experts and funders, coordinated by the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), is starting to show impact. In its Five Year Progress Report the CTCN announced that 137 technology solutions have been delivered or are under way in 79 countries. 2,500 people have been trained and over 10 million tonnes of CO\u2082eq are expected to be reduced per year with completion of the mitigation-related projects. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nWith an original investment of $40 million USD, the CTCN\u2019s technical assistance has leveraged $670 million USD in anticipated funding for developing countries\u2019 technology implementation.\n\u201cAccelerating the deployment of clean and green technologies is crucial for realizing the aims of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. Over the past five years, the CTCN has served as a powerful example of a UNFCCC mechanism connecting developing countries to the innovative and relevant technologies they seek\u201d, says Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).\n\nThe country-driven nature of the CTCN, with 160 National Designated Entities identifying climate technology needs based upon goals set forth in Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans, is closely aligned with the Paris Agreement.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cOur interventions identify the best possible technology options for climate action, and support policy development and resource mobilization to enhance their uptake. Experience from the last five years has taught us that pairing technology expertise with local knowledge is essential, scalability is important and that relationships matter\u201d, emphasizes Jukka Uosukainen, the Director of the CTCN. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nAbout the CTCN: The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) promotes the accelerated development and transfer of climate technologies for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development. The CTCN is the implementation arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism and is hosted and managed by UN Environment and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. The Centre utilizes the expertise of these institutions, as well as a global network of over 460 civil society, finance, private sector, and research institutions, to deliver technical assistance and capacity building at the request of developing countries. The CTCN also works closely with the Technology Executive Committee, the policy arm of the Technology Mechanism, to enhance collaboration in the delivery of climate technology support and respond effectively to the needs of countries.\nDownload report here\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/cover2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-12-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/04\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based-agricultural-extension-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity-based agricultural extension\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-adaptation-plan-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational Adaptation Plan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Water and energy efficiency and self-generation plan in the Solomon Islands","nid":"33933","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-water-and-energy-efficiency-and-self-generation","Body":"Solomon Islands comprise hundreds of islands. \u0026nbsp;Solomon Islands Water Authority (SW), a state-owned enterprise, is mandated to operate as the provider of municipal water and wastewater services. About 95% of total installed capacity of electricity generation in Solomon Islands is based on fossil fuels, and the balance 5% is through renewable energy sources. The electricity tariff of Solomon Islands is one of the highest in the Pacific since a major share of electricity in the Islands is met through fossil fuels.\u0026nbsp;\nInstalling energy efficient equipment as well as shifting from fossil-fuel-based electricity generation to self-generation options using renewable energy sources (e.g. Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) or other options of generating renewable energy) that are feasible and suitable for the operational requirements of the Solomon Water would help in providing water services at competitive rates, while at the same time helping the Island in reducing overall GHG emissions.\nThe Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for the technical assistance project:\n\nSolomon Water \u0026amp; Energy Efficiency and Self-Generation Plan.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Deadline: 19 December 2018, 17:00 (Vienna time).\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/solomonisland_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-11-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/27\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solomon-islands-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolomon Islands\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/fossil-fuels-natural-gas-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFossil fuels to natural gas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/heat-pumps-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHeat pumps\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-water-pumps-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar water pumps\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wastewater-treatment-plant-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWastewater treatment plant\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wind-water-pumping-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWind water pumping\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at the Smart City Expo World Congress, Spain","nid":"33923","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-smart-city-expo-world-congress-spain","Body":"The representative of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) attended the Smart City Expo World Congress in Spain, Barcelona, 13-15 November. The Congress aims to empower cities in smart city sectors such as using digital platforms for risk reduction, and enable collectivize urban innovation across the globe.\nCTCN moderated the panel presentation session \u201cWhat does a successful urban resilience strategy entail?\u201d that discussed best approaches for cities to plan for their resilience.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/smartexpo.barcelona._2018.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-11-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/26\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/spain\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESpain\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Meet CTCN at Pollutec 2018","nid":"33893","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/meet-ctcn-pollutec-2018","Body":"The representatives of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) will participate at the international exhibition of environmental equipment, technologies and services Pollutec 2018\u0026nbsp;in Lyon, France, 27-30 November. The conference is a major event, bringing together 73,000 professionals from 128 countries, to support access to environmental solutions, innovation and develop technology cooperation. The 490 conferences organized during the four days will cover a wide range of environmental and climate change thematic including on sustainable cities, clean industry, mobility and transport, agriculture, biodiversity and ecosystems, water, soil management, risk management and natural disasters, energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, waste treatment and recycling, etc.\nThe CTCN will hold sessions\u0026nbsp;to present its services and opportunities for collaboration on technologies. The CTCN focal points of Benin and Burkina Faso will also share their collaboration with the Centre and present their technology priorities. CTCN representatives will also attend the International Summit for Cities and Regions Driving the Circular Economy, held in Lyon on 28 November.\n\nIf you are interested to meet CTCN, please contact Ms. Agathe Laure by A.LAURE@unido.org.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease see the programme of the event.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9640_3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-11-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/15\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/france\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFrance\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN video: See how 15 West African countries build a gender-just energy system","nid":"33892","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-video-see-how-15-west-african-countries-build-gender-just-energy-system","Body":"CTCN is supporting female energy entrepreneurs in West Africa: See how policy, finance, and small business collaboration are paving the way for a clean energy transformation in the region. Please read more about this technical assistance here.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_4244.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-11-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/15\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Cote D\u2019Ivoire: Strategy for reduction of air pollution in Abidjan","nid":"33890","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-cote-d-ivoire-strategy-reduction-air-pollution-abidjan","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) assisted Cote D\u2019Ivoire in developing an air pollution reduction strategy in Abidjan district. This assistance involved the creation of a map of air quality monitoring equipment and areas at particular risk; a draft framework and guidelines for the development of appropriate air quality regulations; a strategy for air quality monitoring; and an air quality management plan with technology recommendations.\n\nCTCN together with its Consortium partner,\u0026nbsp;Environment and Development Action in the Third World, held a workshop at the Directorate General of the Environment in Abidjan to share the results and lessons learned with different stakeholders. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cThe issue of air quality is increasingly being taken into account in national policies. For example, the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, with the aim of carrying out actions to improve the living conditions of the people, has decided to set up an air quality monitoring mechanism\u201d, mentioned Mr. Mo\u00efse Aboua, the Chef of Cabinet, representing the Minister.\n\nStakeholders were informed about the issues of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP) emissions in general and the factors of exposure at the level of the Abidjan District, they were presented with the methodology conducted discussed the strategy for mobilizing financial and logistic resources by considering the best practices and lessons learned in terms of the deployment of a Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system.\nChangement climatique et qualit\u00e9 de l\u2019air : La C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire soumet une requ\u00eate d\u2019assistance technique aupr\u00e8s du Climate Technology Centre and Network\n  \n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_8366.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-11-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/14\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/air-quality-management-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAir quality management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/efficient-supply-chains-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEfficient supply chains\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNA-UK Publication: CTCN in Least Developed Countries","nid":"33881","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/una-uk-publication-ctcn-least-developed-countries","Body":"The United Nations Association \u2013 UK (UNA-UK) publication\n\nProgress must be made, locally and internationally, to create an environment where climate action and access to energy are congruent goals in least developed countries\nBy Hamid Abakar Souleymane, LDC representative to the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Advisory Board and Jukka Uosukainen, Director, Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\nThe adoption of Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) marked a new level of political recognition of the important role of energy in achieving sustainable development. The pathway to reaching universal access to modern energy, however, has not been straightforward \u2013 especially for least developed countries (LDCs).\nFor years, the 47 LDCs have pushed for climate technology transfer to support their development priorities at the highest international forums. The UN\u2019s 2011 Istanbul Programme of Action and 2015 Addis Ababa Action Agenda both focus on developing productive capacities for LDCs and enabling global frameworks for financing development post-2015. Earlier this year, the Technology Bank for LDCs, modelled on the United Nations University, was established to strengthen the science, technology and innovation capabilities of LDCs.\nIn 2016, LDCs launched the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiative for Sustainable Development. This initiative is owned and driven by LDCs to enable them to more quickly harness renewable energy potential and promote energy efficiency.\nIn addition to these efforts, all 47 LDCs have submitted national climate action plans to support the objectives of the Paris Agreement. For example:\nEthiopia\u2019s Climate-Resilient Green Economy strategy aims to reach net-zero emissions and lift Ethiopia out of LDC status by 2025.\nBhutan has committed to remain carbon neutral, which it has been since 2010.\nTuvalu has pledged to generate all its electricity from renewables by 2025.\nWhile these plans differ considerably across LDCs in terms of detail, ambition and technology choices, they are nonetheless a clear indication of countries\u2019 political will to transition towards low-carbon economies. But good intentions will only take you so far.\nA recent study by the Technology Executive Committee of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) suggests that while LDCs may be eager to accelerate their development across the full spectrum of the SDGs, they still face tremendous barriers to combat climate change and increase energy access. Challenges include: the quality of technology and performance; limited institutional and organisational capacity; and the struggle to attract investment capital due to low GDP growth, less mature financial markets, and poor infrastructure.\nPractical steps\nWithout doubt, even as advances in clean technologies make low-carbon pathways economically and technically feasible, international collaboration remains vital to enable LDCs to build their capacity and attract the finance to make this transition. So, what practical steps can be taken to create an environment where climate action and access to energy are congruent goals in LDCs?\nOur organisation, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the operational arm of the UN Climate Convention\u2019s Technology Mechanism, is co-hosted by UN Environment and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). It focuses on providing solutions to such questions by matching developing country needs for climate technologies with funded, tailored, world-class solutions provided by our global network of 450 technology companies and institutions.\nSince our inception, we have worked alongside LDCs to help them implement their national climate and energy strategies. We do this through interventions that enable supportive policies, by building local capacity to manage transformative technologies, and by helping LDCs to access international financial mechanisms.\nIn Nepal, the CTCN supported the development of a policy framework and business model to promote the sustainable use of biomass briquettes. This assistance will ultimately help the country achieve its national development priorities by addressing energy needs from various consumer levels. It will reduce excessive fuel wood consumption for cooking and heating in rural households. It will decrease dependency on forest resources. And it will boost employment in the biomass energy sector.\nIn Uganda, we facilitated a feasibility study for a national pay-as-you-go policy and mechanism to enhance rural off-grid solar energy access and clean cook stoves. Following the study\u2019s recommendations, the country has developed a national framework for mobile banking energy solutions. In Tanzania, the CTCN raised end-user awareness of solar photovoltaic technology, trained solar installers and retailers, and established a reference service as part of our assistance in promoting the sustainable use of this technology.\nIn Bangladesh, we helped develop a certification course for energy managers and energy auditors. This not only decreased dependence on volatile and rising energy prices, it also increased energy security and self-sufficiency. Through a summer school at Radboud University in the Netherlands, the CTCN provided tailor-made training to introduce the practice of technology transfer. Students worked in small groups on case studies focused on prioritising sectors and technologies for mitigation within different country contexts, and utilising policies and relevant governance tools. Of the 28 participants in the 2018 course, 14 were from LDCs.\nTo further assist LDCs to access international financial mechanisms, CTCN has introduced an incubator to support the development of requests for technical assistance in line with country technology roadmaps and support programmes. This allows countries to make better use of country-level finance available through the Green Climate Fund (GCF) readiness support programme.\nTanzania is the most recent LDC beneficiary of the incubator, receiving in-country training designed to enhance the skills of project proponents, ministries and institutions in preparing GCF concept notes. Of the three concept notes developed during the training, one focused on addressing the barriers of integrating mini-grid connection to the grid system.\nInnovative approaches\nThese programmes certainly provide support to LDCs in acquiring the knowledge, skills and tools to finance and implement clean technologies. Yet findings from a recent paper published by the International Institute for Environment and Development on LDC experiences with the UNFCCC technology mechanism indicate that more outreach is required.\nLDC representatives still feel that lack of capacity, awareness or information is their primary barrier to accessing climate finance for technology development and transfer. Others express difficulties related to the complexity of the process, noting the large number of steps involved in applying for and accessing funding. The more difficult the process, the more capacity countries need to navigate it.\nIn other words, we must work harder to stimulate collaborative international efforts and continue to strive for transformational change through innovative approaches. The CTCN continues to adapt its service offering to match not only the lessons learned from pilot projects and programmes but also from its National Designated Entities, report insights, network members and collaborative bodies. All of these are concerned with helping the most vulnerable populations in the world.\nIn the meantime, LDCs march on with innovative approaches. Bhutan, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Laos, Mozambique and Nepal have developed national low-carbon resilience plans and strategies. As their own action plans reveal, even if LDCs are facing enormous climate and energy-related challenges, the political will exists to take decisive action. We must act on this opportunity to introduce bold methods to reduce the energy access gap faced by LDCs, and simultaneously contribute to climate action.\nFor more information, please visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_h0a8929.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-11-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/12\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bangladesh-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBangladesh\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bhutan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBhutan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cambodia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECambodia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ethiopia-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEthiopia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/micro-grid-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMicro-grid\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation-pulp-and-paper-industry-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation in the pulp and paper industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mozambique-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMozambique\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nepal-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENepal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/netherlands\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENetherlands\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/grid-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EOff-grid systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-resource-mapping-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy resource mapping\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/storm-surge-barriers-and-closure-dams-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStorm surge barriers and closure dams\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uganda-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUganda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/united-republic-tanzania-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited Republic of Tanzania\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Video: Regional NAP Expo, Latin America","nid":"33856","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/video-regional-nap-expo-latin-america","Body":"\n\n\u0026nbsp;Identified innovative solutions in adaptation to climate change\n\nThe Regional NAP Expo, the first held in Latin America, addressed the latest advances in the region in terms of innovation in adapting to climate change. More than 120 international guests participated in plenary sessions and dialogues with prominent spokespersons in the areas of cities, agriculture or financing.\u0026nbsp;CTCN has co-sponsored the participation of some experts.\nLa NAP Expo Regional, la primera que se celebra en Am\u00e9rica Latina, abord\u00f3 los \u00faltimos avances de la regi\u00f3n en materia de innovaci\u00f3n en la adaptaci\u00f3n al cambio clim\u00e1tico. M\u00e1s de 120 invitados internacionales participaron en sesiones plenarias y di\u00e1logos con destacados voceros en las \u00e1reas de ciudades, agricultura o financiamiento.\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_c2p4973.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-11-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/08\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-adaptation-plan-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational Adaptation Plan\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"PFAN call for proposals: climate and clean energy projects in Asia","nid":"33855","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/pfan-call-proposals-climate-and-clean-energy-projects-asia","Body":"The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) has launched a call for proposals for climate and clean energy projects and businesses in Asia. Selected projects will receive no-cost coaching by professional consultants and, once they are investment-ready, benefit from PFAN\u2019s Investment Facilitation services. Entrepreneurs looking to initiate or scale-up clean energy or other climate change-related projects and seeking an investment of up to $50 million are invited to apply.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThis is an open-ended call for proposals, however, if you would like to be considered for the 2019 Asia Forum for Climate \u0026amp; Clean Energy Financing, please apply by 21 November 2018.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe coaching support provided through the PFAN Project Development and Financing Initiative for Climate \u0026amp; Clean Energy in\u0026nbsp;Asia will help entrepreneurs develop and refine a financially viable and socially and environmentally sustainable business plan, to be employed in subsequent investor outreach. After completing the coaching phase, the projects will receive assistance in terms of financial mobilisation, deal making facilitation and other follow-up support.\n\u0026nbsp;\nIn May 2017, PFAN was relaunched under a new hosting arrangement with UNIDO and REEEP.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/imgl3518.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-11-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/09\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes secondees from India and South Korea","nid":"33845","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-secondees-india-and-south-korea","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) welcomed two participants to its Secondment programme from India and South Korea.\n\n\u201cThese secondees will actively engage in the CTCN\u2019s three main service areas: providing technical assistance, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities for climate technology transfer. At the same time, they share their technical and regional expertise with the CTCN Secretariat and strengthen linkages between the CTCN and their home institutions\u201d, says CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\n\nMr. Rahul Dusa is a secondee from the Centre\u2019s Consortium Partner, the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), India, where he works as an Associate Fellow with Industrial Energy Efficiency.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cI am interested in exploring the reasons for the differences that exist among industries, governments and nations as far as awareness, availability and implementation of technologies for sustainable development are considered and how to minimize such differences. The Secondment Programme is a perfect opportunity for myself and my organization\u201d, says Dusa.\nMs. Ami Woo is from the Green Technology Center (GTC) Korea, where she works on the Korean government\u2019s international cooperation to promote energy R\u0026amp;D and climate technology transfer.\n\u201cI have always wondered how the CTCN engages with the National Designated Entities, Network members and all the other stakeholders together to have more impacts on their work. I am also very interested in the technical assistance process. At the end of my programme, I would like to have a clear outlook of how the Centre stimulates collaborative international efforts and continues to make transformational change through innovative approaches so that I could apply it to my research on linking Technology and Finance mechanism together\u201d, says Woo.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Secondment Programme aims to foster knowledge transfer among the CTCN and its partner institutions and thereby enhance international cooperation on technologies for climate change adaptation and mitigation. The next round of the CTCN Secondment Programme is planned for the spring of 2019.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2_8.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-11-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/06\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/republic-korea\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERepublic of Korea\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Capacity building in the Gambia: Recycling of waste and organic materials","nid":"33844","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/capacity-building-gambia-recycling-waste-and-organic-materials","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is assisting the Gambia in capacity building for recycling of organic waste for energy and smallholder livelihood. As part of this assistance, the Centre is supporting a series of training for women groups to produce briquettes out of waste materials and agricultural residues.\nThe objective of this assistance, implemented by CTCN Network member\u0026nbsp;ECO Consult\u0026nbsp;Sepp \u0026amp; Busacker Partnerschaft is to develop a sustainable waste management value and supply chain for energy and livelihoods that can be scaled up to national levels.\u0026nbsp;\nTraining is being conducted across the country:\n\n15 women groups trained in the production of briquettes from the carbonized powder produced in the first stage using a briquette press\n15 women groups trained in the utilization of briquettes for their own usage (how to light the briquette, make the difference between briquettes and charcoal or firewood)\n15 women groups trained in the briquette cost structure, management and business skills (saving due to briquette use calculation)\nOne women group trained in the production of carbonized and milled agricultural residues (groundnut shells) using pyrolizers and grinders equipment and supplies the other women groups\n\nThe expected results:\n\n\u0026nbsp;Implementation, planning and communication documents prepared\n\u0026nbsp;Identifying, collecting and synthesizing available baseline information\nWomen\u2019s groups have been trained\nA scalable model for waste management value and supply chain prepared\nA bankable concept note and proposed operational action plan for scaling-up waste management solutions in the Gambia\n\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc07098_2_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-11-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/05\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biomass-briquettes-or-pellets-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiomass briquettes or pellets\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Climate finance training workshop for North African countries","nid":"33832","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-finance-training-workshop-north-african-countries","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is hosting a training workshop on climate finance on 29 October \u2013 1 November in Tunis, Tunisia. The training workshop is co-organised with the African Development Bank and with UNEP-DTU Partnership.\nThe main purpose of this training workshop is to enhance the skills of project proponents in preparing concept notes for submission to the Green Climate Fund and other financial mechanisms, based on the project visions identified as priorities in the country\u2019s climate change process (Nationally Determined Contribution, Technology Needs Assessment, Green Climate Fund country programme, etc.).\nBy the end of the workshop, training participants will have the ability to demonstrate the transformational potential of the proposed projects and thereby increase their probability to access climate finance and achieve their adaptation and mitigation targets.\nThe training workshop is in line with the Centre\u2019s and African Development Bank\u2019s efforts to support countries achieve low carbon development and resilience to climate change through investments in climate technologies and follows the guidance and decisions, of the Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC, specifically the Article 10 of the Paris Agreement on the need for strengthening cooperative action on technology development and transfer.\nThe participants in this training workshop include the National Designated Entities (NDEs) to the CTCN, the National Designated Authorities (NDAs) to the GCF and the experts from various ministries from North African countries.\u0026nbsp;\nPhoto gallery\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0137_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-10-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/30\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Guatemala: Strengthening capacities for the implementation of an online climate platform","nid":"33827","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-guatemala-strengthening-capacities-implementation-online-climate-platform","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with its network member from the Netherlands\u0026nbsp;WENR, and the National Designated Entity, Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, assisted Guatemala in strengthening the National Information System for Climate Change (SNICC) for decision-making related to vulnerability and adaptation to climate change.\nThe Centre helped Guatemala to assess and define the roadmap for the implementation of the SNICC, based on the information demands for the decision making process and lessons learned from other initiatives related with information platforms in the country. The final workshop enabled the exchange of experience of all initiatives in Guatemala and facilitated connectivity and modularity, mutualized capacities and funds and ensured financial sustainability in the implementation, operation, and use of the platform.\n--\nEn el contexto de la asistencia t\u00e9cnica de CTCN a Guatemala (ejecutada por WENR de Holanda) para \u201cFortalecer el Sistema Nacional de Informaci\u00f3n para Cambio Clim\u00e1tico (SNICC) para la toma de decisiones relacionadas a vulnerabilidad y adaptaci\u00f3n al cambio clim\u00e1tico\u201d se realiz\u00f3 un taller de intercambio de experiencias sobre la implementaci\u00f3n del sistema de informaci\u00f3n para cambio clim\u00e1tico de Guatemala.\nDados los procesos en curso en Guatemala, la asistencia t\u00e9cnica de CTCN en conjunto con GIZ y el MARN, convocaron a este taller para analizar y definir la hoja de ruta para la implementaci\u00f3n del SNICC, en funci\u00f3n de las demandas de informaci\u00f3n para la toma de decisiones y las lecciones aprendidas de otras iniciativas en curso sobre plataformas de informaci\u00f3n en Guatemala. Adem\u00e1s para asegurar el impacto de la asistencia t\u00e9cnica, el taller se orient\u00f3 tambi\u00e9n al intercambio de experiencias de todas las iniciativas en Guatemala para facilitar la conectividad y modularidad, la mutualizacion de capacidades y de fondos y la sostenibilidad financiera en la implementaci\u00f3n, operaci\u00f3n y uso del SNICC.\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_3230.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-10-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/29\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Improvement of water supply management in Grenada (deadline extended)","nid":"33816","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-improvement-water-supply-management-grenada","Body":"As a small island developing state, Grenada is one of the world\u2019s most at-risk countries for climate change. The island experienced two major drought events in 2010 and 2012 which significantly affected the water supply and decreased during\u0026nbsp;the peak time up to 75% of the normal production of\u0026nbsp;certain water supply systems in Grenada. Grenada seeks to improve its limited technical resources in regard to its capacities for the establishment of a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) - based monitoring and control system for water loss reduction and leakage detection with the aim to efficiently and effectively reduce the currently high levels of Non Revenue Water (NRW).\u0026nbsp;The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for the technical assistance project:\nImprovement of water supply management through GIS-based monitoring and control system for water loss reduction.\u0026nbsp;Deadline: 29 November 2018, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/grenadawater_3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-10-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/26\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/grenada-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGrenada\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Georgia: Assessment of suitable flood mitigation measures in Tbilisi","nid":"33815","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-georgia-assessment-suitable-flood-mitigation-measures-tbilisi","Body":"Georgia has seen in the past years a rise in extreme climate-related events. Over the past four decades, 70 percent of its territory experienced a natural hazard, with economic losses exceeding $14 billion. Floods occur very frequently and have compounding effects, as over half of the country is predisposed to landslides and nearly half is at risk of mudflows and landslides.\nFlooding represents a major problem in the steep Leghvtakhevi- Dukniskhevi River basin. The National Environmental Agency of Georgia requested an assistance from the Climate \u0026amp; Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to assess suitable flood mitigation measures around Tbilisi, carried out through the analysis of the extreme flood risk of the Dukniskhevi river. \u0026nbsp;\nThis assistance has provided Georgia and the city of Tbilisi with suitable training on how to conduct cutting edge flood risk analysis and mitigation planning. The technologies supported through the assistance involved hydrological and hydraulic modelling together with flood management and mitigation techniques. The forecast of the climate change impact in regards to Leghtakhevi basin was successfully established. Suitable methodologies and technologies for flood modelling and mapping were identified to produce different reports that would serve as guidelines for flood risk management measures. This also provided a pilot case to upscale received products and recommendations to other catchments in the country.\nFollowing the consultations with stakeholders, collecting the most precise and relevant data was a priority and presented some challenges. The experts from network\u0026nbsp;HYDROC and Environment and Development\u0026nbsp;assisted in modelling simulated flooding\/flash floods in the catchment through data interpretation, model calibration, hotspot identification, as well as defining flood risks.\nWith the lessons learned, the National Environmental Agency of Georgia and the Tbilisi city council have increased capacity to implement appropriate flood management measures in the city. This can be supported through the creation of a Flood Risk Management Committee that would act to close the data gap and upscaling the project to other at-risk catchments. Furthermore, the project can support improved planning in the region, such as updating masterplans and emergency response plans, including climate-change risks at the decision making through the dissemination of flood maps, and highlighting the need of improving bottleneck infrastructure.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/tbilisiriver_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-10-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/25\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/georgia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGeorgia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/flow-through-dam-flood-control-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFlow-through dam for flood control\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New publication on forest and landscape restoration\/Nueva publicaci\u00f3n sobre restauraci\u00f3n ecol\u00f3gica post incendios","nid":"33787","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-forest-and-landscape-restorationnueva-publicaci-n-sobre","Body":"As part of CTCN technical assistance in Chile implemented by CATIE on the design of a platform for ecological restoration after fires, for the adaptation to climate change of the forestry and agricultural sector, a total of 17 public and private experiences were gathered around the management of natural resources, the management of forest fires, the creation of learning communities and the generation of governance for the restoration and prevention of burned forest areas.\nBibliographical sources that record, compile and analyze the experiences related to ecological restoration and\/or landscapes in the national territory were reviewed in order to understand the background and level of progress of the country in the subject and understand human, social, political, normative and organizational elements that can contribute to the design of a model of territorial governance for the O\u0027Higgins and Maule regions.\nThe scope of the reviewed experiences corresponds to other Mediterranean regions of the country, the Mediterranean area of Europe and Asia and other localities of tropical zones whose experiences were considered as references for the present work. Likewise, an attempt was made to look for experiences with territorial or landscape level, in line with the objective of technical assistance to design a methodological proposal for regional platforms, adapted to the needs identified in those areas.\nPublication. Dise\u00f1o de una Plataforma de Restauraci\u00f3n Ecol\u00f3gica Post Incendios, para la Adaptaci\u00f3n al Cambio Clim\u00e1tico del Sector Silvoagropecuario de Chile\n\n\nComo parte de la asistencia t\u00e9cnica del CTCN en Chile implementada por CATIE sobre dise\u00f1o de una plataforma de restauraci\u00f3n ecol\u00f3gica post incendios, para la adaptaci\u00f3n al cambio clim\u00e1tico del sector silvoagropecuario, se recopil\u00f3 un total de 17 experiencias p\u00fablicas y privadas en torno a la gesti\u00f3n de recursos naturales, el manejo de incendios forestales, la creaci\u00f3n de comunidades de aprendizaje y la generaci\u00f3n de gobernanza para la restauraci\u00f3n y prevenci\u00f3n de \u00e1reas forestales quemadas.\nSe revisaron fuentes bibliogr\u00e1ficas que registran, compilan y analizan las experiencias relacionadas a restauraci\u00f3n ecol\u00f3gica y\/o de paisajes en el territorio nacional, a fin de entender los antecedentes y el nivel de avance del pa\u00eds en el tema y comprender elementos humanos, sociales, pol\u00edticos, normativos y de organizaci\u00f3n que puedan aportar al dise\u00f1o de un modelo de gobernanza territorial para las regiones de O\u00b4Higgins y el Maule.\nSe procur\u00f3 que el \u00e1mbito de las experiencias revisadas corresponda a otras regiones mediterr\u00e1neas del pa\u00eds, la zona mediterr\u00e1nea de Europa y Asia y otras localidades de zonas tropicales cuyas experiencias fueron consideradas como referentes para el presente trabajo. Asimismo, se procur\u00f3 buscar experiencias cuyo nivel haya sido el territorial o de paisaje, en consonancia con el objetivo de la asistencia t\u00e9cnica de dise\u00f1ar una propuesta metodol\u00f3gica de plataformas regionales, adaptadas a las necesidades identificadas en dichas zonas.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/prt86cl4768un.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-10-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/23\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEurope\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/reforestation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EReforestation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/river-restoration-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERiver restoration\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Advisory Board: the 12th meeting","nid":"33740","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-advisory-board-12th-meeting","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network is accountable to the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UNFCCC through the CTCN Advisory Board. The Advisory Board meets twice per year and provides direction on the CTCN\u2019s fulfillment of the COP\u2019s guidance.\nThe new Chair of the Advisory Board, Ms. Maia Tskhvaradze of Georgia, presided over its 12th meeting from 3-5 October in Vienna. The\u0026nbsp;Advisory Board approved the Annual Operating Plan and Budget for the CTCN for 2019 as well as the report of the CTCN to COP24. The Advisory Board also provided guidance to the CTCN as to how the organization might approach its next multi-year programme of work to best support the Technology Framework of the Paris Agreement.\u0026nbsp;\nThe report of the CTCN Director, Jukka Uosukainen, highlighted the reorganization of CTCN operations towards a geographic approach and opportunities for alignment with regional programs and funding agencies, its progress in supporting NDE in their role as country technology focal points, collaboration with the Green Climate Fund, and the development of both fast as well as multi-country requests for technical assistance. The Director further mentioned the progress made in realizing voluntary approaches to technical assistance implementation, capturing and communicating the impacts of CTCN activities to a broader audience, and of the actions taken by the CTCN to incorporate gender considerations into its activities.\nFor more information, please visit here.\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/group_photo2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-10-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/22\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Grid Stability Study in the Bahamas","nid":"33695","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-grid-stability-study-bahamas","Body":"The Bahamas has a commitment to achieve at least 30% renewables in the energy mix by 2030, which will be met primarily by variable solar energy. The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for the technical assistance project:\nThe Bahamas power system stability study for the implementation of a higher renewable energy penetration level.\u0026nbsp;Deadline: 6 November 2018, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/bahamas._alan_findlay.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-10-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/19\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bahamas-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBahamas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/austria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAustria\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Incubator Programme in Timor-Leste","nid":"33689","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-incubator-programme-timor-leste","Body":"The Climate Technology \u0026nbsp;Centre and Network (CTCN), in the context of the Incubator Programme, held a training for implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) in Timor-Leste. The aim of the national consultations is to help identify priority sectors for adaptation and mitigation, engage key national stakeholders, develop technical assistance requests to the CTCN in the form of a Green Climate Fund Readiness proposal.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Incubator Programme is designed to help Least Developed Countries (LDCs) best benefit from the CTCN \u0026nbsp;technical assistance requests by providing tailored support in identifying technology priorities and developing technical assistance requests within the context of existing national strategies in order to catalyse actions on climate technologies.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/timor_leste._incubator._10.2018.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-10-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/17\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Assessment of coastal hazards and climate change adaptation technologies for the Coastal Region of West Africa and Cameroon","nid":"33652","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-assessment-coastal-hazards-and-climate-change","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for the technical assistance project in Benin, Cameroun, Cote d\u2019Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Senegal, Sierra Leone,\u0026nbsp;and Togo:\n\nWest African coastal classification, hazard management and standardized communication scheme utilizing the Coastal Hazard Wheel. Deadline: 2nd\u0026nbsp; November 2018, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\n\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/coastal-hazard-wheel_1.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-10-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/16\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cameroon\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECameroon\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/austria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAustria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Seeking experts: Technology roadmap for the deployment of solar photovoltaic power station technology in Guinea Equatorial","nid":"33631","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/seeking-experts-technology-roadmap-deployment-solar-photovoltaic-power-station","Body":"ENDA Energie, a Consortium Partner of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of the CTCN Incubator Programme in Equatorial Guinea. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 17th October 2018 at 5 p.m. GMT.\nThe consultant will be responsible for the development of a technology roadmap for the deployment of solar photovoltaic power station technology in Guinea Equatorial. In close collaboration with the National Designated Entity, the consultant will need to perform the following tasks:\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;The elaboration of the methodological process outlining the main steps that will be undertaken, approaches for the data collection and analysis on the relevant parameters (i.e. costs, measurable benefits, concrete actions, potential funding sources, etc.);\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;The elaboration of a technology roadmap by ensuring the integration of the technical guidance and feedbacks of the review conducted by ENDA Energie and the CTCN.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease see the term of references below.\u0026nbsp;\nInterested candidates should send the form of expression of interest and\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;curriculum vitae (CV) by email \u0026nbsp;samba.fall@endaenergie.org; fallsamba@gmail.com (Cc: libasseba@gmail.com; bida.sow@endaenergie.org) no later than Wednesday 17th October 2018 at 5 p.m. GMT.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a2357_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-10-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/15\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/connection-isolated-grid-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EConnection of isolated grid\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/storm-surge-barriers-and-closure-dams-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStorm surge barriers and closure dams\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: National certification scheme for energy auditors in Pakistan (deadline extended)","nid":"33588","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcnunido-call-proposals-national-certification-scheme-energy-auditors","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for the technical assistance project in Pakistan.\u0026nbsp;\n\nNational certification system for energy auditors:\u0026nbsp;deadline 2 November 2018, 17:00 Vienna time (the deadline has been extended)\n\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/energypakistan_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-10-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/12\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/legislation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELegislation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pakistan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPakistan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/flood-proof-wells-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFlood proof wells\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/fodder-crops-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFodder crops\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation-pulp-and-paper-industry-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation in the pulp and paper industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/light-detection-and-ranging-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELight detection and ranging\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/non-ferrous-metals-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENon-ferrous metals\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Collaborations: ESCWA Technology Centre\u2019s Technical Committee Meeting in Jordan","nid":"33564","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/collaborations-escwa-technology-centre-s-technical-committee-meeting-jordan","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) was invited to present on the work of the Centre during the meeting of the Technical Committee of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Technology Centre (ETC) and contribute to the development of its work program for 2019-2020. Possible collaborations were discussed during the meeting.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Centre is a specialized regional center and a subsidiary body of the UN-ESCWA established in 2010. It is hosted by the Government of Jordan at the Royal Scientific Society in Amman. The Centre aims at developing the technological and scientific knowledge of various stakeholders in major economic sectors in member states. The main objectives of the Centre are to strengthen the capabilities of local, national and regional stakeholders in member countries to develop, transfer and adapt technologies; and improve the legal and commercial framework for the transfer such technologies.\nThe CTCN also encouraged all member countries to appoint their Nationally Designated Entities (NDEs) if they have not already done so.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/rajiv._aman_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-10-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/11\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/jordan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJordan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"National event in Tunisia: Climate action on the ground","nid":"33451","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/national-event-tunisia-climate-action-ground","Body":"The National Designated Entity (NDE) of Tunisia organized a national event to raise awareness about the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) at the national level and to identify technical assistance request ides to facilitate the implementation of Tunisia\u2019s Nationally Determined Contributions and Technology Needs Assessment.\u0026nbsp;\nAround 40 participants from the private and public sector and civil society attended the event, including the National Designated Authority to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The event featured presentations on the Centre, with a strong focus on technical assistance examples, and on Tunisia\u2019 experience and ongoing plans with the Green Climate Fund and opportunities for joint CTCN-GCF activities.\nTunis International Center for Environmental Technologies (CITET), the first Tunisian organization to join the Network, presented its activities on environmental technologies and organized a site visit to its facilities and technology park.\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_0750.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-10-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/02\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/integration-green-spaces-planning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIntegration of green spaces in planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/permeable-parking-lots-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPermeable parking lots\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/public-water-conservation-campaigns-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPublic water conservation campaigns\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"The Government of Canada invests Can$2.5m in clean technology for developing countries","nid":"33436","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/government-canada-invests-can25m-clean-technology-developing-countries","Body":"Canada is committed to providing strong support to developing countries as they work to reduce emissions that cause climate change and adapt to a changing climate. Innovative clean-technology solutions play an important role in reducing pollution and growing a cleaner, more sustainable global economy.\nCanada\u2019s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced that the Government of Canada is contributing Can$2.5 million to the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to help developing countries access technologies that will help them pollute less and better adapt to the effects of climate change they are already facing.\nThis funding will allow the use of innovative clean technologies in developing countries, in sectors such as energy, water, forestry, and agriculture. Clean, innovative technologies are key to addressing climate change and to growing a global low-carbon economy.\nCanada\u2019s action on climate change helps communities in Canada and around the world in tangible and meaningful ways such as improved air quality and increased access to economic opportunities. Addressing climate change is making the world a better place. This investment is part of Canada\u2019s pledge of Can$2.65 billion over five years to help countries and communities around the world pollute less, be better equipped to resist the effects of climate change, and make a positive contribution to a global clean economy. It is the most significant Canadian climate finance contribution to date.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a2405_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-09-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/26\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/canada\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECanada\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Webinar by IKEA group and GlobeScan: Climate action starts at home","nid":"33412","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-ikea-group-and-globescan-climate-action-starts-home","Body":"IKEA Group and GlobeScan invite\u0026nbsp;to a webinar on\u0026nbsp;September 25 at 8am New York \/ 2pm Stockholm \/ 8pm Hong Kong\u0026nbsp;to share the learnings from Climate Action Starts At Home \u2013 the\u0026nbsp;research study conducted with thousands of people across the world.\nIn this webinar Pia Heidenmark-Cook, Chief Sustainability Officer of IKEA Group and Chris Coulter, co-CEO of GlobeScan will present insights from the study and discuss their implications with expert panellists:\n\nVirginie Helias, VP Global Sustainability, Procter \u0026amp; Gamble\nJessy Tolkan, Head of Labs \u0026amp; Executive Director, Purpose Climate Lab\nZach Abraham, Director of Campaigns, WWF International\n\nIKEA Group and GlobeScan conducted in-depth research into climate attitudes and action with more than 14,000 people across 14 countries. They are now sharing what they have learnt, to help other businesses, policymakers, campaigners and media to mobilise greater climate action among the many people.\nThe aim of the\u0026nbsp;study was to understand how people currently think and feel about climate change, what people are doing to take climate action in their daily lives, and how to motivate and enable them to do more.\nYou can find out more about the study in a blog on the World Economic Forum Agenda \u2013 here, Pia Heidenmark-Cook, Chief Sustainability Officer of IKEA Group, shares her point of view on the key findings.\u0026nbsp;Read Pia\u2019s featured blog here.\nRegister here.\nFor more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/imgl4001.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-09-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/21\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/public-water-conservation-campaigns-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPublic water conservation campaigns\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Antigua and Barbuda seeking experts: Design and supervision for wind and solar renewable energy systems","nid":"33397","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/antigua-and-barbuda-seeking-experts-design-and-supervision-wind-and-solar","Body":"The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is looking for individual consultants and\/or firms.\u0026nbsp; The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has approved a US$15 million concessional loan to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda for the project, Transformation of the Water and Government sectors of Antigua and Barbuda using Renewable Energy.\nThe objective of this\u0026nbsp;consultancy is to provide technical backstopping services\u0026nbsp;for the efficient implementation of the works to be financed by the loan and ensuring value for money for the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. The Design and Supervision consultant is a key neutral actor to advise in the negotiations between the Government and the contracts with Vernet and other contractors related to the Wind and Solar hybrid project.\nDeadline: Thursday 4th October, 2018.\nFor more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dscf0556_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-09-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/18\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/antigua-and-barbuda-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAntigua and Barbuda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wind-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWind\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Clinic: Leveraging the UNFCCC Financial and Technology Mechanisms to deliver climate technology solutions in Eastern Europe and Central Asia","nid":"33394","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-clinic-leveraging-unfccc-financial-and-technology-mechanisms-deliver","Body":"The Green Climate Fund (GCF) organized a regional Structured Dialogue for countries from Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia on 11-14 September, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The event was attended by National Designated Authorities (NDAs) of the GCF or their representatives.\n\nThe CTCN held a clinic during the session on \u201cAccessing and Implementing Readiness Support\u201d to present the Centre\u2019s work and opportunities in the region and to increase linkages and coordination between the CTCN and the GCF at national and regional levels.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/event.ctcn_clinic._tajikistan.09.2018.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-09-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/17\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/central-asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECentral Asia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/eastern-europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEastern Europe\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Workshop on regional action on leapfrogging to efficient lighting, appliances and equipment\u2019s in Southern African countries","nid":"33393","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/workshop-regional-action-leapfrogging-efficient-lighting-appliances-and","Body":"Southern African countries currently face three main energy challenges which are a rising energy demand due to economic development and increasing use of appliances,\u0026nbsp;limited access to electricity and low availability of energy-efficient household appliances on the market. As the region generates its electricity with approximately 75% of fossil fuels 1 this increasing electricity demand will also greatly increase CO2 emissions. As a result of the economic development and the use of inefficient appliances and equipment, the electricity grid is becoming increasingly strained in Southern Africa.\n\nSouthern African countries (Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe) asked the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) for support in developing country and prioritization assessments, which will provide the financial, energy, and climate potential of accelerating a market transformation for each of the prioritized products.\n\nAs part of this technical assistance, the workshop on discussing the steps forward in the development of a regional action plan on energy efficient lighting, appliances and equipment regulation and standards took place 12 \u2013 14 September in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The workshop brought together key stakeholders, including the CTCN National Designated Entities, national utilities, the representatives from the Ministries of Energy and others. The event was jointly organized by the CTCN, the UN Environment\u2019s United for Efficiency (U4E) initiative and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP).\n\nThe CTCN technical assistance in Southern Africa is coordinated in the framework of United for Efficiency, which is a global public-private partnership that works with developing countries and emerging economies transform their markets to energy efficient lighting, appliances, and equipment.\u0026nbsp;\n\nIt is expected that this assistance will help countries to prioritize relevant energy efficient products and concrete actions to capitalize on countries financial, energy, and climate benefits by 2030; improve energy productivity and possibilities for the region to cope with growing demand electricity and reduce grid instability, ensuring future economic development.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThis CTCN workshop was organized back to back with the side event of the Directors of Energy Ministries organized by the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE).\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ta.workshop.southernafricancountries.leapfroglighting.09.2018.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-09-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/14\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliance-standards-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliance standards\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/southern-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESouthern Africa\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/zimbabwe-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EZimbabwe\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Norway announces USD 2 million support to the Pacific Centre for Renewable and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE)","nid":"33371","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/norway-announces-usd-2-million-support-pacific-centre-renewable-and-energy","Body":"In a high-level meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum, His Excellency Nikolai Astrup, Norwegian Minister of International Development, announced USD 2 million support to UNIDO for the newly created Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE), hosted by the Pacific Community (SPC) in Nuku\u2019alofa, Tonga.\nIn his statement, Minister Astrup reconfirmed \u201cthe commitment of the Government of Norway to support the Pacific leaders in their aspirations towards the endorsed 100% renewable energy vision for the Pacific island region\u201d and highlighted \u201cthe importance of regional cooperation to accelerate the climate and energy transformation in the Pacific and globally\u201d.\u0026nbsp;\nThe attending Pacific leaders applauded Norway for the significant contribution to the Boe Declaration which is recognising that \u201cclimate change presents the single greatest threat to the livelihood, security and wellbeing of Pacific people\u201d.\nDr. Colin Tukuitonga, Director General of SPC, said \u201cThe additional support will enable us to break-even and expand a number of private-sector flag-ship programs for the well-being of Pacific people. This is an encouraging message to the Pacific Ministers of Energy and their upcoming meeting in August 2019.\u201d\n\u0026nbsp;\u201cThis is another mile-stone in the creation of a network of regional sustainable energy centres for small island states in the Pacific, Caribbean, Africa and Indian Ocean. We are thankful to the people of Norway and our initial core partners \u201c, said Mr. Al Binger,\u0026nbsp;Secretary-General\u0026nbsp;of the Small Islands Sustainable Energy and Climate Resilience Organisation (SIDS DOCK).\nIn his statement at the Forum, Mr. Stein Hansen, Director and Representative of the UNIDO\u0026nbsp; Regional Office in Bangkok, welcomed the Norwegian contribution to the centre and highlighted its importance to promote adapted energy solutions in key island industries (e.g. agriculture, fishery, food processing, tourism) and the promotion of energy entrepreneurship and innovation.\nPCREEE was established in 2017 with key technical support of UNIDO, SPC and SIDS DOCK under the umbrella of the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres. PCREEE promotes regional activities in the areas of policy, qualification, knowledge, investment and entrepreneurship.\nThe Norwegian announcement comes ahead of \u0026nbsp;the High Level Conference on \u201cRegional Cooperation to Accelerate Sustainable Energy Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries\u201d, jointly organised by UNIDO and the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 3rd October 2018 in Vienna, Austria.\nMore information:\n\nwww.pcreee.org\nwww.se4allnetwork.org\nhttps:\/\/sustainabledevelopment.un.org\/partnership\/?p=7639\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9640_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-09-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/11\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/norway\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENorway\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Join the matchmaking workshop in Indonesia: Smart and climate-friendly city solutions","nid":"33369","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/join-matchmaking-workshop-indonesia-smart-and-climate-friendly-city-solutions","Body":"The National Designated Entity (NDE) of Germany, jointly with the NDE Indonesia (National Council on Climate Change of Indonesia), will be hosting a Matchmaking Workshop on\u0026nbsp;Smart and Climate-Friendly City Solutions\u0026nbsp;in Indonesia. The workshop is scheduled to take place from\u0026nbsp;October 31st to November 1st in Jakarta.\nThe focus sectors for the workshop will be energy\u0026nbsp;efficient buildings and sustainable mobility. In the framework of the workshop, there will be presented a range of German technology solutions, Indonesian companies and decision makers will meet together with potential German partners and provide political support for technology cooperation and transfer. The goal is to support Indonesia in reaching its climate targets by accelerating the transfer of relevant climate technologies.\nCompanies, associations, research institutions and representatives of relevant technologies who are interested in participating are welcome to\u0026nbsp;contact the\u0026nbsp;Implementing Office NDE of Germany.\nFollowing the Matchmaking Workshop, there is an opportunity for interested participants to join the\u0026nbsp;16th Asia Pacific Conference of German Business\u0026nbsp;for further networking. Please follow this\u0026nbsp;link\u0026nbsp;to register.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9473_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-09-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/10\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/indonesia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndonesia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNIDO publication: Implementation handbook for Eco-industrial parks","nid":"33367","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unido-publication-implementation-handbook-eco-industrial-parks","Body":"Over the past three decades, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has promoted the mainstreaming of resource efficiency and cleaner production in industries and industrial parks located in developing and emerging economies, through pilot demonstrations as well as global knowledge and dissemination projects\nThe handbook for Eco-industrial parks aims to assist private and public sector stakeholders with the practical implementation of eco-industrial park concepts into existing industrial parks (brownfields) and new industrial parks (greenfields).\nThis handbook is intended to be applicable to:\n\u2022 Industrial parks in various international contexts with core focus on transition and developing countries\n\u2022 All development stages of industrial parks (e.g. scoping and concept planning, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, investment decisions, design and construction, operation, redesign and optimization)\n\u2022 Industrial parks with different characteristics (e.g. types of industry sectors in park, park size, level of technology development, park management model)\nFor more information, please visit\nCTCN Technical assistance on the green technology deployment in industrial zones in Senegal.\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a2883_copy.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-09-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/06\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industrial-solid-waste-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustrial solid waste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/integration-green-spaces-planning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIntegration of green spaces in planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/permeable-parking-lots-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPermeable parking lots\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Developing project proposals for the Green Climate Fund: training for Nepal","nid":"33362","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/developing-project-proposals-green-climate-fund-training-nepal","Body":"CTCN Consortium partner Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is organizing training for Nepal on \u201cDeveloping project proposals for the Green Climate Fund (GCF)\u201d. During the training in Thailand, 15 participants from Nepal are learning about GCF policies, procedures and processes.\nThe training aims to build capacities of the participants in developing bankable project proposals to access climate finance: identification of priority sectors for adaptation and mitigation (analysis of NDC and other national plans, mapping national stakeholders related to climate technologies, developing the list of sector and technology priorities), engagement of the key national stakeholders, development of the technical assistance request to the CTCN in the form of a GCF Readiness proposal.\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_7316.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-09-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/04\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nepal-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENepal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Vacancy:  Expert to develop a roadmap for the diffusion of photovoltaic solar systems in Malawi","nid":"33360","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/vacancy-expert-develop-roadmap-diffusion-photovoltaic-solar-systems-malawi","Body":"The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR),\u0026nbsp;a Consortium Partner of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN),\u0026nbsp;is seeking a national consultant from Malawi to support the implementation of\u0026nbsp;the CTCN Incubator Programme, conducted by CSIR in the country.\u0026nbsp;The deadline for applications is Wednesday,12 September, 2018.\nMalawi has great potential for using solar PV technologies as most places receive as much as 3,000 hours of sunlight per year. The technology road map will constitute the basis for the deployment of the technology through identifying precise objectives, concrete activities to undertake, time-specific milestones and targets. The roadmap will be developed by the consultant, with support from national stakeholders. The map is expected to serve as a tool to assess feasibility, develop business and financial models for the wide scale development and user of solar PV in the country, and prepare for investment.\u0026nbsp;\nREQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE\n\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Service providers\/consultant with resources of a Master\u2019s degree in engineering, economics, public policy, or related disciplines. Ph.D. is preferred.\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Service providers\/consultant with 10 to 15 years\u2019 experience focused on regulatory incentives, subsidies, tariffs, and licensing focused on solar PV (both grid scale and distributed PV); installation and interconnection standards, as well as conducting variable renewable energy grid integration studies, and other technical issues related to solar PV.\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Experience conducting research\/training in the proposed topics.\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Strong writing and drafting skills.\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Service providers\/consultant resources with excellent spoken and written English language skills required.\u0026nbsp;\nAs part of its capacity building services, the CTCN created the Incubator Programme to support Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to strengthen institutional capacities and identify technology priorities to achieve adaptation and mitigation targets, with support from international technology experts. The Incubator Programme helps LDCs bring together key national stakeholders around the National Designated Entities\u0026nbsp;to identify and prioritise specific technology actions for NDC implementation through the development of a technology roadmap.\nInstructions on how to apply can be found on CSIR website:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.csir.co.za\/tenders\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0234.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-08-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/28\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/malawi-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMalawi\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/grid-integration-renewables-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGrid integration for renewables\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industrial-solid-waste-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustrial solid waste\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Regional Forum for National Designated Entities (NDEs) from Latin America and the  Caribbean, Uruguay (presentations)","nid":"33332","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/regional-forum-national-designated-entities-ndes-latin-america-and-caribbean","Body":"CTCN organized the Regional Forum for Nationally Designated Entities of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) on August 20th 2018, in Montevideo, Uruguay. The Regional Forum was held during the LAC Climate Week.\nThe Centre invited NDEs from LAC countries, selected network members and NDEs from Annex 1 countries. Within this context, CTCN co-organized with UNFCCC a one-day Technical Expert Meeting (TEM) focusing on Waste to Energy and Circular Economy. Experts \/ NDEs were invited to share their experience on the topic, drawing on from the various technical assistance requests in the region.\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/p1010870.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-08-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/27\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uruguay\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUruguay\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-supply-waste-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy supply from waste\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN\/Radboud summer school: Climate action for sustainable development (presentations)","nid":"33317","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnradboud-summer-school-climate-action-sustainable-development-presentations","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with the Radboud University (the Netherlands) organized a summer school on the climate action for sustainable development. There were 28 participants from 23 different countries of which CTCN is sponsoring 15 participants from the Least Developed Countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Chad, Djibouti, Guinea, Malawi, Myanmar, Mozambique, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia).\u0026nbsp;\nThe objective was to engage in discussions on the prospects and attractiveness of specific mitigation and urban adaptation technologies, practices and policies from environmental, technical, economic, social and institutional points of view, and the progress of implementing these options:\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Identify the current status and requirements of the country and regional needs related to climate change mitigation and\/or urban adaptation;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Introduce novel instruments for international climate policy-making;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Introduce mitigation and urban adaptation linkages to sustainable development goals, low-emission pathway development and gender mainstreaming;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Develop a country specific example of an implementation action plan for a relevant climate technology for the nominee\u0027s country of origin.\nRadboud Summer school is one of the larger summer schools in Europe.\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/radboud.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-08-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/16\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/afghanistan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfghanistan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chad-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChad\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/djibouti-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDjibouti\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/farmer-field-schools-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFarmer field schools\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/malawi-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMalawi\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mozambique-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMozambique\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/myanmar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMyanmar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/netherlands\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENetherlands\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uganda-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUganda\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Zimbabwe: Energy and water efficiency audits in 10 selected pilot companies","nid":"33300","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-zimbabwe-energy-and-water-efficiency-audits-10-selected-pilot-companies","Body":"Zimbabwe is struggling with the adverse effects of climate change on the country\u2019s water supply, while at the same time the energy supply often cannot meet the industry\u2019s demand creating a strain on the power grid. Previous studies that indicated a high resource efficiency improvement potential in key industries in the country have triggered policy initiatives, however, these could not be implemented successfully due to a number of barriers. To mitigate these challenges the Government of Zimbabwe approached the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) for assistance.\nThey asked for technical guidance to carry out energy and water efficiency audits in ten selected companies, guidance on the implementation on ISO 50001 Energy Management System, and awareness raising of the importance of resource efficiency for business.\nThe aim is to create showcase examples of successful resource efficiency improvements that are replicable by local technical staff to benefit industries nationwide. The experts from PricewaterhouseCoopers\u0026nbsp;are working on:\n\nIdentification and selection of ten pilot companies for energy and water efficiency audits\nEnergy and water efficiency audits in the ten selected pilot companies\nAnalysis of renewable energy supply side opportunities for each pilot company and development of recommendations\nAwareness raising of the benefits of resource efficiency from a sustainable business perspective and hands-on training of technical staff to identify and implement resource efficiency process and technology improvement opportunities\nDevelopment and sharing of guiding material and communication of recommendations to key stakeholders\n\nAfter the CTCN technical assistance is completed the industry and government stakeholders can use the outputs for scaling up the interventions into other companies that have similar needs as those which were identified during the initial stages of implementing this technical assistance. Industrial and government stakeholders must continue to follow up on the sustainability of the outcomes through monitoring and tracking of the performance of follow up interventions.\nConsideration must be given to tracking of parameters such as electricity consumption per capita, energy sector GHGs per capita, and contribution of renewable energy in the energy mix on an annual basis.\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20180628_143518.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-08-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/13\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-efficiency-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/zimbabwe-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EZimbabwe\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New report and publication: Climate Technology Incubators and Accelerators","nid":"33270","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-report-and-publication-climate-technology-incubators-and-accelerators","Body":"Incubators and accelerators play a multidimensional role in supporting climate-resilient and low-emission technologies to be developed, accepted and used by society. The Technology Executive Committee, the Green Climate Fund and the Climate Technology Centre and Network present the following publications with the aim of boosting the use of incubators and accelerators in developing countries.\nSummary: Catalysing Finance for Incubators and Accelerators\nThis publication identifies ways to catalyse finance for climate technology incubators and accelerators in developing countries. It aims to inform the Green Climate Fund as it develops a request for proposals on climate technology incubators and accelerators.\nFull report: Climate Technology Incubators and Accelerators\nThe report examines the feasibility of the incubator and accelerator approaches for climate technology entrepreneurship in developing countries. It provides findings and recommendations on how such organizations can scale-up and speed-up technology innovation for addressing climate change.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/a001c007_170927fl0_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-08-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/07\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN assisted Kenya to access financing for green water and sanitation technologies","nid":"33266","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-assisted-kenya-access-financing-green-water-and-sanitation-technologies","Body":"In Kenya, water services available for the poor are often inadequate, unsafe and unsustainable. \u0026nbsp;Arid and Semi-Arid areas (ASAL) in the Northern part of Kenya and poor peri-urban areas are particularly vulnerable, as these are characterized by low level of water service provision and acute water scarcity, where water demand considerably surpasses availability. With very low population density, the water and sanitation services in the ASAL areas are considered to be financially unattractive, with minimum willingness and ability to pay, high capital costs and minimal returns on investment. The same case applies to urban low income areas and has led to low investment in these areas.\n\nThe Government of Kenya asked the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to assist with a pre-feasibility study to determine the technical, economic and social feasibility of three selected water technologies for the targeted areas (solar, wind and water pans); as well as to identify the potential private sector actors and Public Private Partnerships (PPP), develop a Public Private Partnership business model and a preliminary draft of a concept note for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to enable piloting of technologies and support implementation of PPP.\n\nA feasibility study was undertaken to provide an improved understanding of the economic, social and technical feasibility of three green water technologies: solar and wind pumping systems and water pans, in targeted ASAL and urban areas. \u0026nbsp;Based on the results from the study and local consultations, a model was developed, which aims to bring in new partners to support the Water Sector Trust Fund in bringing new financing and expertise to water service provision in challenging areas (development cooperation, private sector and local entrepreneurs). \u0026nbsp;A\u0026nbsp;concept note \u2018Enhanced Access to Financing for Green Water and sanitation Technologies in Kenya\u2019 was developed to be submitted to the GCF.\u0026nbsp;\n\nWith the support of the Centre\u0027s partners UNEP DTU Partnership and the Green Technology Center, this assistance will result in improved water access to underserved communities in arid, semi arid and urban areas; climate-proofing of water infrastructure with green technologies; knowledge base and platform for technology pilots planned under other programmes. The proposed programme offers avoided CO2 emissions of 51,180 tonnes\/year, assuming that 3,000 solar pumps are installed. With regards to adaptation impact, it is expected that approx. 3.0 million people will benefit directly from the programme, will increase their capacity to adapt as a result of improved water access, and 28 million people in the target areas will indirectly benefit from this programme, of which 14 million are women.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/water.kenya_.yana_viardo.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-08-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/02\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Madagascar: Supporting the creation and establishment of a Climate Change Competence Centre","nid":"33250","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-madagascar-supporting-creation-and-establishment-climate-change","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) supported Madagascar in developing and implementing capacity-building activities related to climate change competencies. The effort was led by the Ministry of Environment, Ecology and Forest, in close collaboration with Maharitra NGO.\u0026nbsp;\n\nMadagascar has been identified as one of the five most vulnerable countries to climate change in the world and that the various forms of climate change will bring about increasingly intense extreme meteorological events over the coming years.\n\nThe main objective of the CTCN\u2019s technical assistance was to create suitable conditions for the establishment of a climate change competence centre to support awareness-raising and training, and more generally to share theoretical and practical information on climate change, in line with sustainable development. \u0026nbsp;Recommendations on the establishment and operation were made regarding the programs, beneficiaries, intervention approaches, infrastructure, governance and funding.\u0026nbsp;\n\nMain expected outputs are the following:\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Mapping and an analytical review of the experience and initiatives concerning centres and awareness-raising and educational projects and initiatives relating to climate change in Madagascar and at the international level;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;A set of recommendations relating to institutional and organizational setup and potential sources of funding;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;A framework and an overall strategy for all stages of the process to effectively establish the centre following the CTCN\u2019s technical assistance (assessment of capacity-building needs, recommendations on the training methodologies, development of a training program, suggesting alternatives for the centre\u2019s infrastructure and mapping of international funding sources)\u0026nbsp;\nThis technical assistance was implemented by Centre\u2019s network members Econoler and Le Groupe-conseil Baastel.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_5971_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-07-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/30\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/madagascar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMadagascar\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN assisted Brazil in the internationalization of the Brazilian hydrogen energy research and development network","nid":"33248","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-assisted-brazil-internationalization-brazilian-hydrogen-energy-research","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) assisted Brazil in the internationalization of the\u0026nbsp;Brazilian Hydrogen Association in cooperation with the European Hydrogen Association (EHA). The final workshop \u0026nbsp;\u201cGlobal interaction and the use of natural resources for the hydrogen production\u201d took place during the 22nd World Hydrogen Energy Conference\u0026nbsp;(WHEC 2018) in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro.\nThe aim of the workshop was to show different options for large-scale hydrogen production from renewable energy available today in Brazil and the potential applications to mitigate climate change. The event was attended by the representatives from government, industry, academy, associations, research institutes from all over the world.\nThe Centre has also supported the participation of the National Designated Entity (NDE) from Chile and the representative of the National Institute for Electricity and Clean Energy (INEEL) from Mexico, who met with the Brazilian project team and members of hydrogen associations and institutions, shared the lessons learned and best practice in this sector.\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/brazil_ta_whole_group_meeting.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-07-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/26\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/brazil\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBrazil\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/hydrogen-infrastructure-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHydrogen infrastructure\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New methodologies to help banking industry assess physical risk and opportunities of climate change","nid":"33245","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-methodologies-help-banking-industry-assess-physical-risk-and-opportunities","Body":"Sixteen leading banks convened by the UN Environment Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and supported by climate risk advisory firm Acclimatise, have released new methodologies that aim to help the banking industry to understand and manage the physical risks and opportunities of climate change in their loan portfolios.\nThe ground-breaking methodologies, published in the report Navigating a new climate, support the implementation of the recommendations of the Financial Stability Board\u2019s (FSB) Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).\nUsing the methodologies banks can begin to assess physical climate risks on key credit risk metrics for climate-sensitive industry sectors. The guidance also sets out how banks can start to evaluate opportunities to support their clients in becoming more climate-resilient.\u0026nbsp; The methodologies, which were piloted for agriculture, energy and real estate portfolios, can be used by banks to assess a wide range of sectors in their loan portfolios.\nThese new methodologies are now available here\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/a001c026_1709273j0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-07-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/24\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/non-ferrous-metals-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENon-ferrous metals\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pasture-management-4\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPasture management\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week","nid":"33243","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/latin-america-and-caribbean-climate-week","Body":"The Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2018 (20\u201323 August, Montevideo, Uruguay) will be a key international summit to drive climate action forward across the region.\nGovernments, private sector and other non-state stakeholders will get together to promote more climate ambition. The LACCW2018 will cover climate-friendly development, innovation on transports, waste-to-energy policy, circular economy, carbon pricing, low emission infrastructure and other areas.\u0026nbsp; See\u0026nbsp;full programme.\nThe event \u2013 which lands three weeks ahead of both the\u0026nbsp;Global Climate Action Summit\u0026nbsp;in California and the\u0026nbsp;New York Climate Week\u0026nbsp;\u2013 will be instrumental in demonstrating that there is genuine international support for stepping-up climate action by mobilizing actors across the Latin America \u0026amp; Caribbean region.\nUN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Patricia Espinosa, will participate in the event, alongside the High-Level Climate Champions, Minister Inia Seruiratu from Fiji and Mr. Tomasz Chruszczow, Special Envoy for Climate Change from Poland, as well as city and business leaders.\n\u201cNow more than ever we need action on climate change\u2014here in the Latin America \u0026amp; Caribbean region and throughout the world. Let us then take advantage of this opportunity to make real and meaningful progress towards completing the rules of the Paris Agreement,\u201d Patricia Espinosa said.\nThe theme of LACCW2018 is \u201cClimate Action for Sustainable Development: Driving Change in Latin America and the Caribbean\u201d. The high-level segment that takes place on Wednesday, 22 August will bring together the business community and focus on areas, such as: visions for NDC enhancement and implementation; challenges and opportunities for cities in the Latin America \u0026amp; Caribbean region; the role of transport for sustainable development and climate action; and climate finance.\nOther highlights at the event include the Latin America Carbon Forum and a technical session on the cross-linkages between markets and the Sustainable Development Goals. More details on LACCW2018 and its program are available via the event\u0026nbsp;website.\nLACCW2018 follows-on from the success of\u0026nbsp;Africa Climate Week\u0026nbsp;(ACW2018) hosted in Nairobi earlier this year and also the\u0026nbsp;Asia Pacific Climate Week, which took place the second week of July in Singapore.\u0026nbsp;\nThe goal of these Climate Weeks is to support the implementation of countries\u2019 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement and climate action to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals. In so doing, they will bring together diverse array of international stakeholders in the public and private sectors around the common goal of enhancing climate action.\nTo register for the event, please see\u0026nbsp;here.\nCTCN is also organizing the Regional forum for the National Designated Entities during that week.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/guatemala.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-07-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/23\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Regional Forum for National Designated Entities from Asia and the Pacific (presentations and photos)","nid":"33224","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-regional-forum-national-designated-entities-asia-and-pacific","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea and the Green Technology Center (GTC) organized the Regional Forum for National Designated Entities (NDEs) from Asia and the Pacific 16-20 of July in Seoul, Republic of Korea.\nThe Centre invited the NDEs from 20 Asian-Pacific countries and selected Consortium Partners and Network Members to share their experiences and best practices from CTCN Technical Assistance with funding by the European Union.\nIn addition to the Regional Forum for NDEs, the meetings in the Republic of Korea included a regional Technical Expert Meeting (TEM) feeding into the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) as the policy arm of the Technology Mechanism.\nPresentations\nPhoto gallery\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/group_photo-2_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-07-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/19\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/republic-korea\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERepublic of Korea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/fodder-crops-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFodder crops\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Incubator programme: National consultations in Malawi","nid":"33222","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/incubator-programme-national-consultations-malawi","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in the context of the Incubator Programme, is holding national consultations in Malawi.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe CTCN Incubator Programme supports Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to implement the climate change actions included in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) through technology roadmaps. The national consultations aim at selecting a technology, to help advance NDC implementation through a technology roadmap. Malawi selected solar PV and conservation farming as priority technologies and will work with the CTCN to reach the targets included in its NDCs.\n\nThe Incubator in Malawi is implemented by CTCN Consortium Partner, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).\n\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a0950_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-07-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/18\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/malawi-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMalawi\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Apply now: Gender-Just Climate Solutions Awards 2018","nid":"33210","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/apply-now-gender-just-climate-solutions-awards-2018","Body":"The UNFCCC Women \u0026amp; Gender Constituency (WGC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network invite you to participate in the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards.\nThese awards aim to showcase real solutions for a more just, equal and healthy planet. Previous initiatives recognized have included women-owned and operated energy cooperatives in Germany, female entrepreneurial \u201cenergy shop\u201d initiatives in Mozambique, and human rights-based relocation planning in the Carteret Islands.\nWinning initiatives are showcased across three categories, please review our previous award winners for examples: \u0026nbsp;\n1.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Technical climate solutions with a women or gender perspective (e.g. in area of renewables, energy or adaptation technologies etc.) \u0026nbsp;\n2.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Non-technical climate solutions with a women or gender perspective (e.g. in area of efficiency, consumption changes, resilience and capacity building etc.) \u0026nbsp;\n3.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Transformational climate initiatives with a women or gender perspective (e.g. addressing governance, institutional \/ societal change etc.)\nCriteria: Initiatives will be weighted against the following criteria aimed to measure contributions to gender equality, resilience and sustainability. Winning projects will ideally work across all of the key result areas, though the organizers note that not all projects will be in a position \/ stage to meet each and every criteria. Due to existing inequalities and a lack of available resources globally, priority will be given to women-led initiatives, recognizing that programmes do not necessarily need to be women-led to be gender just.\nSelection \u0026amp; Award: Initiatives will be reviewed by an international jury with members of the Women and Gender Constituency. Two tiers of \u2018Winners\u2019 will be selected:\n1.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Three top \u2018Award Winners\u2019 will be identified, one per category. These three winners will each receive a Seed Grant of 2000 Euros; travel for one representative to attend the Awards Ceremony held at COP24 in Katowice, Poland this December 2018, where the official award ceremony will take place, and where the winners will attend a capacity building session together with the United Nations\u2019 Climate Technology Centre and Network.\n2.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Up to 30 additional \u2018Runners-Up\u2019 will be featured in a full color-publication which will be showcased in a high-level international awards ceremony at COP24, as well as be highlighted on the WGC website.\nEligibility: All types of activist, grassroots and women-led organizations and groups working on issues related to climate change are encouraged to apply. Only non-governmental initiatives are eligible (local or national government initiatives cannot be considered). The activity\/initiative should either already have been completed or should be in current operation. The initiative must fit within one of the 3 award categories.\nTimeline:\nApplications Open: Friday 6, July\nApplications Close: Monday, 10 September, 5pm EST\n\nApply for the Award in FRENCH\nApply for the Award in SPANISH\nThe Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) is one of the nine stakeholder groups of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Established in 2009, the WGC now consists of 20 women\u2019s and environmental civil society organizations, who are working to ensure that women\u2019s voices and their rights are embedded in all processes and results of the UNFCCC framework, for a sustainable and just future, so that gender equality and women\u2019s human rights are central to the ongoing discussions.\n  \n\n\n\n\u200b\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dg.gender_awards.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-07-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/16\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"The Women and Gender Constituency","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Uganda: Adaptation to climate change through improved information and planning tools for Lake Victoria","nid":"33176","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-uganda-adaptation-climate-change-through-improved-information-and","Body":"Upon a request by the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), the Climate Technology Centre and Network is assisting\u0026nbsp;Uganda on adaptation to climate change through improved information and planning tools for Lake Victoria.\nThe hydrology of Lake Victoria is, to a large extent, a function of the balance between rainfall and evaporation on the lake surface, and historical climate variability has resulted in fluctuations in the volume of water in Lake Victoria. Climate models predict changes to the balance between precipitation and evaporation on medium (10 to 30 years) and longer (\u0026gt; 50 years) time scales, with potentially serious impacts on the lake\u2019s water balance. These impacts have implications for the approximately 30 million people living in its basin and key economic sectors.\u0026nbsp;\nThe technical assistance has been implemented together with UNEP-DHI Partnership through three main activities: stakeholder outreach; data access, model refinement, and development of guidelines for decision support; dissemination and outreach.\nThe CTCN technical assistance will result in the refinement of a hydrological water allocation model \u0026nbsp;and implementation of a free basin planning online application for the Lake Victoria basin, to serve as a valuable tool with the ability to simulate impacts of climate scenarios on existing and\/or planned interventions, as well as the impact of these interventions on the water resources of the basin and the populations.\nIn February 2018 a web portal was launched making the data, information, tools and guidelines produced freely accessible online to all national stakeholders.\n\nImproved technologies for making climate resilient decisions are critical for the sustainability of water resources and energy production in the Lake Victoria basin.\u0026nbsp;The Owen Falls and Bujagali Falls hydropower plants have installed capacities of 380 megawatts (MW) and 250 MW. Lake level decline would jeopardize infrastructure and further hamper the extension of electricity coverage in Uganda, which amounts to 5% of the population. Furthermore, the fishery resources from the Lake are, directly or indirectly, a source of livelihood to 3 million people. Impacts to fisheries such as decline in fish stock could lead to the loss of USD 500 million worth of this industry. In addition, water quality of the lake is dependent on lake level fluctuation and direct costs attributable to the water hyacinth infestation have been estimated to be USD 4.5 million cost for Uganda. Indirectly and at a large time scale, should the assistance succeed to foster larger projects informed by seasonal and climate projections and planning tools made available, this will impact the 7.5 million inhabitants of the Ugandan Lake Victoria basin area notably in the water and energy sectors.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_0014_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-07-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/04\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/embedding-climate-variability-hydropower-design-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEmbedding climate variability in hydropower design\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uganda-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUganda\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Seychelles: New grid code to ensure proper functioning electricity system","nid":"33175","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seychelles-new-grid-code-ensure-proper-functioning-electricity-system","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with DNV GL is assisting Seychelles in setting up the national electricity grid code, which will remove barriers, and unlock access to bigger funds.\nAs part of the assistance, the working session took place in the Eden Island and was attended by the Minister for Environment, Energy and Climate Change, board members and management personnel of the Public Utilities Corporation, representatives from DNV GL, local electrical contractors,\u0026nbsp;and solar photovoltaic installers.\nThe main aim of the meeting was to enlighten the stakeholders on the set of guidelines and standards that users must follow before connecting a facility to the electricity network.\nA grid code is a technical specification which defines the parameters of a facility \u2013 an electricity generating plant, or a consumer \u2013 connected to an electric network has to meet to ensure safe, secure and economic proper functioning of the electric system.\nFor more information about this technical assistance, please visit.\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20160529182626_img_1428.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-07-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/03\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"DNV GL","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/seychelles-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESeychelles\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"2 New CTCN\/UNIDO Calls for Proposals: Technology road map in Palestine and climate change study in Mauritius","nid":"33173","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/2-new-ctcnunido-calls-proposals-technology-road-map-palestine-and-climate","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for 2 separate technical assistance projects:\n\n\u0026nbsp;Development of Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme application for Technology Road Map for the Implementation of Climate Action Plans in Palestine.\u0026nbsp;Deadline 7 August 2018, 17:00 Vienna time;\nClimate change vulnerability and adaptation study for the port of Port Louis in Mauritius. Deadline 31 July 2018, 17:00 Vienna time;\n\nPlease note, these projects are unrelated. Interested parties may submit proposals for one to all three of the projects, but each requires a separate submission process.\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/mauritius_port_louis.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-06-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/29\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mauritius-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMauritius\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/storm-surge-barriers-and-closure-dams-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStorm surge barriers and closure dams\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at the International Climate Change Adaptation Conference","nid":"33165","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-international-climate-change-adaptation-conference","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN), the Commonwealth Secretariat, Adaptation Fund, and the Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH shared their experiences and lessons learned of knowledge transfer on climate change adaptation both from South-South and North-South perspectives, as a tool for enhanced cooperation to implement adaptation measures.\nA particular focus was on how different formats of exchange and learning have helped partner organizations and developing countries, in particular, to advance on climate finance readiness and adaptation planning. The potential for these initiatives to foster replicability and bilateral and regional cooperation was illustrated through statements from country representatives.\nFor more information about the Adaptation Futures 2018 conference, please visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0047_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-06-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/26\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Asia Pacific Climate Week 2018, 10\u201313 July in Singapore","nid":"33159","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/asia-pacific-climate-week-2018-10-13-july-singapore","Body":"\u0026nbsp;Asia Pacific Climate Week\u0026nbsp;(APCW2018), organized by the Nairobi Framework Partnership with support from the Singapore Government, will be a critical stepping-stone on the journey towards completing the operational guidance for the Paris Climate Change Agreement at the international climate negotiations at COP24 in Katowice, Poland.\nUN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Patricia Espinosa, will participate in the event, alongside the High-Level Climate Champion, Mr. Tomasz Chruszczow, Special Envoy for Climate Change from Poland, as well as city and business leaders.\nThe theme of APCW2018 is \u201cClimate Action for Sustainable Development: Driving Change in Asia Pacific\u201d. The high-level segment on\u0026nbsp;Wednesday, 11 July, will bring together the business community, while other highlights at the Climate Week will include the Asia Pacific Carbon Forum and a technical session on the cross-linkages between markets and the Sustainable Development Goals. More details are available\u0026nbsp;here.\nAPCW2018 follows-on from the success of\u0026nbsp;Africa Climate Week\u0026nbsp;(ACW2018) hosted in Nairobi earlier this year. On\u0026nbsp;20-25 August, the\u0026nbsp;Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week\u0026nbsp;will take place in Montevideo, Uruguay.\nThe goal of these Climate Weeks is to support the implementation of countries\u2019 Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement and climate action to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals. In so doing, they will bring together diverse international stakeholders in the public and private sectors around the common goal of enhancing climate action.\nTo register for the event, please visit:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/nfpartnership.org\/asia-pacific-climate-week\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9477.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-06-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/22\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/singapore-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESingapore\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/poland\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPoland\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Renewables 2018 Global Status Report","nid":"33147","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/renewables-2018-global-status-report","Body":"Transformation is picking up speed in the power sector, but urgent action is required in heating, cooling,\u0026nbsp;and transport.\n\nThis year\u2019s Renewables 2018 Global Status Report GSR reveals two realities: one in which a revolution in the power sector is driving rapid change towards a renewable energy future, and another in which the overall transition is not advancing with the speed needed.\n\nPlease read the full report here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0620.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-06-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/19\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Renewable Energy Policy Network for 21st Century","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHeating - Ventilation and Air Conditioning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-resource-mapping-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy resource mapping\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/small-scale-combined-heat-and-power-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESmall-scale Combined Heat and Power\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Afghanistan: Identified technology needs for agriculture, energy and water resources","nid":"33135","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-afghanistan-identified-technology-needs-agriculture-energy-and-water","Body":"As a mountainous country, with dry lands and frequent droughts, Afghanistan\u2019s geography presents challenges regarding the availability of water, as well as opportunities for utilization of renewable energy. The government of Afghanistan, therefore, requested assistance in identifying technology needs for three priority sectors: agriculture, energy and water resources.\u0026nbsp;\n\nCTCN Support:\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Development \u0026nbsp;of a planning \u0026nbsp;roadmap for mainstreaming climate technology priorities in key sectors\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Development of a compendium of climate technology options and priority project concepts\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Briefing \u0026nbsp;papers \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;training \u0026nbsp;materials \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;build \u0026nbsp;capacity \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;policy makers \u0026nbsp; and \u0026nbsp; other \u0026nbsp; key \u0026nbsp; stakeholders \u0026nbsp; to \u0026nbsp; incorporate \u0026nbsp; climate technology priorities into national planning\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information about CTCN technical assistance, please visit.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/afghanistan_ricardo_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-06-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/11\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/afghanistan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfghanistan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation-pulp-and-paper-industry-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation in the pulp and paper industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"How to mainstream technology in climate action plans? Workshop in Uzbekistan (photos and presentations)","nid":"33128","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/how-mainstream-technology-climate-action-plans-workshop-uzbekistan-photos-and","Body":"The Workshop on Mainstreaming Technology in Climate Action Plans strengthened synergies to accelerate climate technology transfer.\n\nIn order to identify technology transfer opportunities on a broad range of sectors and which are packaged in climate action plans and nationally determined contributions, a workshop was held on the 7th June 2018 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The event was co-hosted by the Centre\u2019s Network member, the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), which connects the Central Asian sub-region with global counterparts and maintains a dialogue on climate processes.\n\u201cThe transfer of technologies is one of the key objectives and one of the solutions for addressing the climate change challenges we are facing now. I would like to call in everyone for active participation as this event is this a key opportunity to increase collaboration to address climate change challenges\u201d, said Ms. Raisa Taryannikova, Head of the Department for Transboundary Monitoring of Environmental Pollution of Uzhydromet, Head of the CACILM Secretariat.\n\nThe sub-region of Central Asia is undertaking serious efforts to mobilizing resources for climate actions through different programmes and initiatives funded by national, bilateral, or multilateral agencies. However, with many national initiatives running in parallel, a close coordination is needed to mainstream technology in the national climate agenda and support implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). A common interest for Central Asian countries is seen in the preparation of technology needs assessment, capacity building,\u0026nbsp;and sub-regional cooperation. The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seen as a body for enhancing policy and capacity by bringing innovative solutions for drought resistance, climate risk reduction and resource saving techniques in energy and agriculture sector in particular.\u0026nbsp;\n\nCAMP4ASB project is a World Bank\u2019s regional program to tackle the issues of adaptation and mitigation in the sub-region, intends to make closer links to climate-related technologies at the local level and upscale knowledge on best practices to the sub-regional platform on information exchange and communication. Having CAREC to implement the regional component of the CAMP4ASB and being a sub-regional network member to CTCN, the workshop provided a momentum for exploring opportunities to engage on climate adaptation and mitigation planning in Central Asia and bring more stakeholders to discuss issues of technologies and finance.\n\nThe workshop was organized as part of the Central Asian International Environmental Forum \u201cStrengthening Cooperation on Environment and Sustainable Development\u201d. The forum aimed to contribute to strengthening the dialogue among the government agencies, academia, the international community for development, civil society and business structures in Central Asia on environmental issues and the formation of joint solutions for sustainable development of the region. The Forum brought leaders and experts from Central Asia and Eastern Europe, UNFCCC, Green Climate Fund, UNEP, FAO, Multilateral Development Banks and CAREC.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit.\u0026nbsp;\n\nPhoto gallery\nPresentations from the event\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/imgl6931_3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-06-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/08\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/central-asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECentral Asia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in media: President of Zimbabwe launched the National Climate Policy \u0026amp; Climate Smart Agriculture Manual","nid":"33118","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-president-zimbabwe-launched-national-climate-policy-climate-smart","Body":"The Herald, Zimbabwe\n\u0026nbsp;\nPresident Mnangagwa has assured local and foreign investors that his administration will protect their rights by making conditions conducive for investment.\nHe made the pledge yesterday in Harare while officially opening a Water Infrastructure Investment Conference where he also launched the National Climate Policy and Climate Smart Agriculture Manual for Agriculture Education in Zimbabwe.\nThe conference was meant to mobilise funding for the development of over 30 water infrastructure projects that on completion will bring water storage capacity to over 70 billion cubic metres.\nThe projects showcased during the conference were given National Project Status.\n\u201cWe are ready to embrace investors as we seek to improve our status as a player in the regional, continental and international socio-economic affairs,\u201d he said. \u201cAs Government, we are committed to honour the rights of investors, including the protection of their investments at law.\n\u201cUnder the new political dispensation, we observe and respect the rights of investors and property rights. As Government we are prepared to listen to investor concerns and address them with the aim of producing win-win solutions. This is a commitment we lodge, never to drift from.\u201d\nPresident Mnangagwa said water infrastructure development had been one of the Government\u2019s key priorities since 1980.\nHe said the advent of climate change gave a sense of urgency to the need to invest in the development of the sector.\n\u201cWe are aware that the limited water infrastructure inhibits the investments of productive capital, raises production costs and leads to the loss of production time due to water shortages, resulting in high prices of finished goods,\u201d said President Mnangagwa.\nPresident Mnangagwa said Government was aware of the connection between water availability and upholding of human dignity, poverty eradication, gender equality, hunger eradication, good health, climate change and sustainable communities.\n\u201cI am pleased that we are also launching the National Climate Policy which spells out how we can plan to mitigate the effects of climatic change on our environment, human, animal and plant life.\n\u201cMy Government under its agriculture programmes needs at least 350 000 hectares of arable land under irrigation. To achieve this, we need adequate water bodies throughout the country which will assure national food security, as well as beneficiation and export of surplus produce.\n\u201cInvestment in water infrastructure will hasten the modernisation of our agriculture and complement our renewed mechanisation drive; facilitate the development of our aquaculture under Command Fisheries, Livestock and general cropping programmes as we seek to increase productivity.\u201d Please read the full article here.\u0026nbsp;\nClimate-Smart Agriculture Manual\nFor more information about the CTCN work in Zimbabwe, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\u200b\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20180209_14144101.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-06-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/07\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-supply-infrastructure-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater supply infrastructure\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/zimbabwe-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EZimbabwe\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/urban-infrastructure-development-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUrban infrastructure development\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Video: Finding ways to boost climate tech innovation","nid":"33116","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/video-finding-ways-boost-climate-tech-innovation","Body":"Experts from around the world gathered in Bonn to identify how key UN bodies can provide technical support and finance to developing country entrepreneurs in order help combat climate change.\nPlease see the video:\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/technologies._accelerators.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-06-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/05\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Myanmar: Increasing access to finance","nid":"33095","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-myanmar-increasing-access-finance","Body":"Myanmar is expanding adaptation efforts within its agricultural and water sectors with the help of improved data analysis and financial support. By creating linkages with the Green Climate Fund\u2019s Readiness Programme, the CTCN is helping Myanmar establish systems to capture reliable and timely data that will inform climate change assessments as well as drought and flood management. This will improve the country\u2019s access to the most relevant climate models, ensuring that up-to-date climate projections are available to stakeholders for planning and development of climate resilient solutions.\n\nFor more information, please visit here.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/myannmar.gcf_.progress_report.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-05-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/24\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/myanmar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMyanmar\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in media: Africa gains momentum in green climate solutions","nid":"33090","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-africa-gains-momentum-green-climate-solutions","Body":"Inter Press Service, News Agency\nBy Sam Otieno\nNAIROBI, Kenya, May 17 2018 (IPS) - Promoting the widespread use of innovative technologies will be critical to combat the hostile effects of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and many African countries are already leading the way with science-based solutions.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) provide support for countries in making sound policy, technology, and investment choices that lead to better approaches for mitigation, adaptation and resilience.\nFrom biogas to solar installations and improved water conservation, success stories abound on the continent. The challenge now, experts say, is to scale them up. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Africa\u2019s renewable power installed capacity could increase by 290 percent between 2015 and 2030 \u2014 compared to 161 percent for Asia and 43 percent for Latin America.\nThe global Paris Accord is underpinned by its commitment to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, securing funding for alternative sources of energy and adaptation of technology in everyday activities that are geared towards shrinking humanity\u2019s carbon footprint on the planet.\nAfrican countries have internalised and made considerable efforts towards these goals despite budgetary constraints, with the United Nations lauding the continent for embracing technology and innovation in its journey to fight climate change.\nukka Uosukainen, CTCN\u2019s director, spoke with IPS during the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Africa Regional Forum held in Nairobi, Kenya April 9\u201310, stressing that technology is already changing the fortunes of people in the continent.\nFor instance, Mali has successfully applied field contouring technology in rural areas such as Koutiala, reducing the volume of water runoff from 20 percent to 50 percent depending on the soil type.\n\u201cThis has improved the yield of crops in an area that experienced severe drought and bettered the quality of livelihoods owing to a rise in income,\u201d he noted.\nUosukainen said that Senegal has launched massive biogas digester projects through the National Biogas Program by implementing biomethanisation technologies that facilitate faster access to cleaner energy within the republic. The country also utilises tri-generation and co-generation technologies that use waste as raw materials for energy production.\nFurthermore, Mauritius has aptly integrated the use of boiler economizers, which capture the waste heat from boiler stack gases (called flue gas) and transfer it to the boiler feedwater.\nThis has reduced the country\u2019s dependence on imported fossil fuels, cutting energy costs and boosting socioeconomic growth amongst its citizens.\nMorocco has adopted photovoltaic technology that harnesses solar power for greater energy production. The Noor Ouarzazate IV power station spans 137 square kilometres and generates 582 megawatts of renewable energy for over 1 million people. This has helped increase the nation\u2019s uptake of renewable energy sources to an impressive 42 percent, lessening the rate of air pollution and enhancing quality of life.\nIn Kenya, a 630 MW geothermal plant has come on line, providing electricity for 500,000 households and 300,000 small and medium-sized enterprises. Kenya alone has the potential to generate 10,000 megawatts from its geothermal resources, says an analysis by Bridges Africa.\nTony Simons, director general of the World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF), said that most African countries have chosen clean energy technologies as a part of their environmental solutions and ICRAF supports these efforts through its work in developing cleaner options for woody biomass-based energy, a key technology used across the continent.\nAccording to ICRAF, Kenya is using water conservation technologies like sunken-bed kitchen gardens and terracing to successfully increase yield production and improve food security.\nICRAF has partnered with several eastern Africa countries such as Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Burundi in a project dubbed\u0026nbsp;Trees for Food Security Project\u0026nbsp;which conducts extensive research and development into special tree species for each nation.\nThis involves detecting the seedlings suitable for specific areas and ensuring modern agricultural techniques are employed during planting. The forest cover helps prevent desertification, reduces carbon dioxide emissions through photosynthesis and enhances of the aesthetic beauty of the lands.\nAnd the Green Cooling Africa Initiative implemented in Ghana and Namibia encompasses modern air conditioning and refrigeration appliances that use minimal electricity and generate lower volumes of toxins into the atmosphere.\nSimons called for gender equality in any strategies to address climate change because in all communities, knowledge of agricultural and natural resource management differs by gender, making it is essential to include women\u2019s perspectives in addressing climate change at the farm and local level.\nRehabilitation of water projects is another field that\u2019s getting attention, as African countries seek to reduce the overexploitation of such resources for the benefit of all stakeholders.\nFor instance, in Kenya, a policy of \u201cgreen water\u201d technology has been operationalized with the support of various local and international partners with the aim of curbing water shortages and channeling it to better uses.\nThis technology has enabled arid and semi-arid areas to have regular instances of water supply which is used for irrigation, animal husbandry and subsistence in homesteads. Therefore, it has limited the struggles that rural people undergo in search of water and pasture.\nAlso the government of Kenya, in partnership with the World Bank Group, the International Livestock Research Institute, and Financial Sector Deepening Kenya, implemented the Kenya Livestock Insurance program (KLIP) in the northern part of the county. KLIP, which is Africa\u2019s large scale public-private partnership livestock insurance program, uses satellite imagery technology to provide early warning of drought.\nThe satellite measures the progressive impact of drought on loss of forage in the vulnerable pastoral regions of Kenya. It then triggers timely insurance payouts to help vulnerable pastoralists to purchase fodder and animal feed supplements to keep their core breeding alive until the drought has passed.\nAcceptance of climate change technologies and innovations has resulted in better farming methods, higher crop yields, lower energy consumption and a reduction in carbon emissions throughout Africa.\nFor more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a2340.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-05-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/18\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Vacancy: Climate Technology Information Consultant","nid":"33089","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-climate-technology-information-consultant","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low carbon and climate resilient development at the request of developing countries. The Centre provides tailored technology solutions, capacity building, and advice on policy, legal and regulatory frameworks. In order to facilitate technology transfer, the CTCN hosts a web-based knowledge management system (KMS) that aims to provide access to climate technology information, tools, services and training across sectoral areas such as agriculture, energy, industry, water, etc. In order to maintain the KMS and ensure its continuous value to users, a consultant is sought to provide support for on-boarding of climate technology information and match-making of technologies on the website with relevant metadata, under the supervision of the Knowledge and Communications Manager.\u0026nbsp;\nWork location: Home based\nExpected duration: 11 June 2018 - 30 June 2018\nApplication deadline:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;22 May 2018\nFor more information, please visit here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0220.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-05-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/17\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"15 West African countries build a gender-just energy system: Entrepreneurs at the Global Investment Forum in Vienna","nid":"33088","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/15-west-african-countries-build-gender-just-energy-system-entrepreneurs-global","Body":"Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde,\u0026nbsp;Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo are working together to develop climate-friendly energy with women in the forefront. One key aspect of the collaboration is working with women entrepreneurs to develop commercially viable energy projects and to provide coaching on technical and financial skills needed to be competitive as energy producers and suppliers.\n\u201cWomen are serving as key agents of change for sustainable energy, as consumers, producers, intermediaries, researchers and influencers of the sustainable energy future\u201d, says Monica Maduekwe of the Economic Community of West African States Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE).\nIn response to a request from West African officials, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is partnering with the ECREEE, the Private Financing Advisory Network (co-hosted by UNIDO and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership) and Partners for Innovation to provide capacity building, investment promotion and business development in the region. As part of this project, four selected West African entrepreneurs are participating in the Global Investment Forum in Vienna on May 16th, where they will present their energy initiatives before a panel of potential investors.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0226_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-05-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/16\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/niger-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENiger\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nigeria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENigeria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Vienna Energy Forum and the Austrian World Summit","nid":"33085","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/vienna-energy-forum-and-austrian-world-summit","Body":"From May 14th to May 16th, the Vienna Energy Forum (VEF) gathers leaders from governments, civil society, international organizations and the private sector, aiming to push the energy-development agenda forward.\n\nSince its founding in 2008 by a joint initiative of the Austrian Government, the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the VEF has assembled thinkers and practitioners from all over the world to discuss practical solutions to sustainable development challenges and pave the way for tangible partnerships on the ground.\n\nFor more information, please visit.\u0026nbsp;\nSpecial session at the Austrian World Summit\n\nA special UNIDO session on transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies took place at the Austrian World Summit.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThis panel presented results and insights of the Vienna Energy Forum 2018. This special session aimed to build partnerships and reach concrete strategies among a wide range of stakeholders towards successful implementation of energy-efficient production processes and technologies, along with the enhanced utilization of renewable energy sources with the focus of three pillars: Energy System Transformation, Climate Technology and Innovation, and Partnerships.\nYou can watch it live here.\nWomen and Youth: Leveraging the power of entrepreneurship and innovation\nBringing women\u0027s priorities into policies and actions is the priority of Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF). The WECF represents women and civil society in a number of international policy processes and United Nations organisations and has 150 members in 50 countries.\n\n\u201cThe empowerment and engagement of women is vital to the achievement of inclusive and sustainable development. For example, each year we highlight how women are actively developing climate solutions by organizing the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards\u201d, says Sascha Gabizon, the Executive Director of the WECF.\nSascha Gabizon shared what actions can be taken to strengthen social inclusiveness in technology innovation and entrepreneurship at the World Austrian Summit.\u0026nbsp;\n\nAnother story during this session was presented by James Ellsmoor, the Director of Solar Head of State.\u0026nbsp;\nSolar Head of State, a nonprofit organization, believes that solar power on the residences of world leaders will inspire others to try clean energy. The organization currently has a focus on the Caribbean and Pacific island regions and will this year install solar panels on Jamaica House, the official residence of the Jamaican Prime Minister.\n\n\u201cOur model was inspired by a campaign initiated in 1979 by US president Jimmy Carter who had solar water heaters installed on the White House to conserve energy and set an example for the American public amidst an energy crisis. In 2010, the President of the Maldives followed suit and we installed solar on the Maldivian Presidential Palace. This bold vision for implementing renewable energy was a catalyst for the creation of Solar Head of State and the impetus for our mission to increase global awareness of solar energy\u2019s potential by building an alliance of green leaders worldwide\u201d, says James Ellsmoor, the Director of Solar Head of State.\u0026nbsp;\n\nJames joined a discussion on Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Inclusive Development: Women and Youth Empowerment. Solar Head of State is also engaged in the Jamaica Solar Competition, a national competition for young people from across the country to learn more about the benefits of renewable energy. In 2017 James Ellsmoor was recognized by Forbes Magazine\u0027s 30 Under 30 in Energy and by Richtopia as one of their top 20 young entrepreneurs.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/5f97e26919e33ec3beca46b260bef11ea4e68033f5c2668f60pimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-05-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/14\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Technology transfer in Ethiopia (deadline extended)","nid":"33075","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-call-proposals-technology-transfer-ethiopia-deadline-extended","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for the technical assistance project in Ethiopia.\u0026nbsp;\n\nDevelopment of product standard and comparative labeling for locally manufactured electric stoves in Ethiopia:\u0026nbsp;deadline 21 May 2018, 17:00 Vienna time\n\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org.\u0026nbsp;Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a\u0026nbsp;CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ethiopia.cooking.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-05-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/07\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ethiopia-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEthiopia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"The 22nd World Hydrogen Energy Conference in Brazil","nid":"33074","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/22nd-world-hydrogen-energy-conference-brazil","Body":"The 22nd World Hydrogen Energy Conference (WHEC) will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from June 17 to 22, 2018.\nIn 1992 world leaders met in Rio de Janeiro for the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development to create the vision of sustainable development as guideline for the 21st century.\n26 years later world-leading researchers and stakeholders will come to Rio de Janeiro for the main world conference about hydrogen energy, to discuss the most promising technologies towards sustainability.\n\u0026nbsp;\nBrazil is one of the leading countries worldwide in the use of regenerative energy in large scale. In 2016, 82.8 % of electricity was produced from renewable sources, offering a wide range of sources for a clean and sustainable hydrogen production.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe World Hydrogen Energy Conference is the opportunity for international and Brazilian communities to strengthen their global efforts on the path to sustainability. The dissemination of knowledge on hydrogen energy will foster the interest for the new scientific and technological activities.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe conference titled \u201cPower and biomass to hydrogen\u201d will feature a variety of plenary lectures, keynotes, and presentations. It will be complemented by a selection of engaging workshops, technical tours, and evening events. Also, the World Bioenergy Symposium will be co-located to the World Hydrogen Energy Conference.\nFor more information, please visit.\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN is assisting Brazil in mobilizing the Brazilian Hydrogen Energy Research and Development Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/brazil.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-05-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/07\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/brazil\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBrazil\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/hydrogen-infrastructure-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHydrogen infrastructure\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Tanzania: Scaling-up sustainable wood fuel systems","nid":"33067","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-tanzania-scaling-sustainable-wood-fuel-systems","Body":"Tanzania is working to protect its forests and the health of its population by deploying low emission biomass stoves for household and institutional cooking. The Climate Technology Centre is working with the communities of Lindi, Mtwara and Pwani to develop sustainable charcoal and wood fuel value chains, including charcoal and cook stove production for use in both rural and urban areas. This effort will be combined with best practices from other initiatives and developed into a plan for scaling up sustainable wood fuel cooking systems in other areas of Tanzania.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please read the\u0026nbsp;CTCN Progress report 2017.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/progressreport.finalfile-page-006small.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-05-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/01\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biochar-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiochar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-cooking-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar cooking\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/switch-fossil-fuel-biomass-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESwitch from fossil fuel to biomass\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/united-republic-tanzania-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited Republic of Tanzania\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for Proposals for Climate \u0026amp; Clean Energy Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia","nid":"33066","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-proposals-climate-clean-energy-projects-sub-saharan-africa-and-asia","Body":"The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN)\u0026nbsp;has launched a call for proposals for climate and clean energy projects and businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Selected projects will receive no-cost coaching by professional consultants and, once they are investment-ready, benefit from PFAN\u2019s Investment Facilitation services. Entrepreneurs looking to initiate or scale-up clean energy or other climate change-related projects and seeking an investment of up to $50 million are invited to apply. This is an open-ended call for proposals\u0026nbsp;without a\u0026nbsp;deadline.\nThe coaching support provided through the PFAN Project Development and Financing Initiative for Climate \u0026amp; Clean Energy in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia will help entrepreneurs develop and refine a financially viable and socially and environmentally sustainable business plan, to be employed in subsequent investor outreach. After completing the coaching phase, the projects will receive assistance in terms of financial mobilisation, deal making facilitation and other follow-up support.\nFor more information, please visit.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a2405_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-04-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/26\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sub-saharan-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESub-Saharan Africa\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN vacancies: Asia Pacific Mitigation Consultant and Asia Pacific Regional Consultant","nid":"33055","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancies-asia-pacific-mitigation-consultant-and-asia-pacific-regional","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking two consultants:\u0026nbsp; Asia Pacific Mitigation Consultant (in Copenhagen, deadline 3 May) and Asia Pacific Regional Consultant (in Bangkok, deadline 4 May).\nThe main objective of the Asia Pacific Mitigation Consultant is to support coordination of the Asia-Pacific portfolio of Technical Assistance on mitigation through the CTCN. To achieve this, the selected consultant will:\n\u2022 Draft materials needed for NDE regional fora to be conducted throughout 2018-2020;\n\u2022 Draft materials needed for the request incubator programme, to be used by consortium partners and NDEs;\n\u2022 Develop recommendations on potential mitigation requests discussed with country stakeholders and partners;\n\u2022 Analyse and provide recommendations on requests officially submitted by countries;\n\u2022 Conduct the technical review and recommendations on the design of CTCN response plans (project documents);\n\u2022 Provide recommendations on trends and opportunities to strengthen CTCN technical assistance including through regional partnerships;\n\u2022 Review and assure the quality of CTCN proposals for the Green Climate Fund and other funding mechanisms;\n\u2022 Review and assure the quality of deliverable reports provided by CTCN implementers;\n\u2022 Review and assure the quality of Monitoring \u0026amp; Evaluation reports;\n\u2022 Draft communication and outreach materials related to technical assistance.\n\nFor more information, please visit.\nThe work of the Asia Pacific Regional Consultant will result in enhanced stakeholder engagement and increased capacity of NDEs in Asia-Pacific region. As such, the ultimate result of the support will be an increased uptake of climate change mitigation technologies in the region.\n\nThe main objective of the consultant is to support coordination of the Asia-Pacific portfolio of Technical Assistance on mitigation through the CTCN. To achieve this, the selected consultant will:\n\u2022 Draft materials needed for NDE regional Fora\n\u2022 Prepare participant lists, meeting background documents, information for participants, and other relevant material for networking and capacity development\n\u2022 Draft materials needed for donor reporting\n\u2022 Develop and maintain databases on regional activities\n\u2022 Develop and disseminate capacity building and training material\n\u2022 Draft and disseminate outreach and communication material\nFor more information, please visit.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9484.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-04-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/23\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/capacity-building-and-training\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECapacity building and training\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New framework has successes integrating climate change into governance systems in South Asia","nid":"33046","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-framework-has-successes-integrating-climate-change-governance-systems","Body":"Four South Asian countries (India, Pakistan, Nepal and Afghanistan) have successfully applied a new governance framework called \u201cMainstreaming Adaptation to Climate Change within Governance Systems in South Asia\u201d that allows for governments to integrate climate change adaptation into governance systems, policies and plans.\nCTCN Network member Acclimatise Group informs, that developed, and launched by a group of national and international climate change experts between 2016-2018, the framework identifies barriers and opportunities for climate adaptation mainstreaming and has already helped 10 national and sub-national governments change their investment, planning and policy processes to account for climate change.\n\nOne of the authors of the framework explains:\n\u201cAdapting to climate change could cost up to US$ 500 billion per year by mid-century. A sizeable amount of money will necessarily come from government budgets, as investments are made in new infrastructure and other development. Governments, therefore have significant power to drive action on climate adaptation. To do this successfully they must integrate climate adaptation across their own programmes leveraging spending across departments to deliver climate resilience. The framework helps governments do just that.\u201d With the help of this new framework, practitioners and policy makers will be able to understand how to mainstream adaptation within governance systems by focusing on three aspects:\n\n1.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Entry points: Opportunities for integrating climate considerations into the planning and policy process.\n2.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Enabling environment: The characteristics \u2013 people, institutions, resources etc - that help support the successful adoption of climate change adaptation policies and practices.\n3.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Political economy drivers: The factors that influence and affect the enabling environment such as the interests and incentives facing different groups as well as formal and informal social, political and cultural norms.\n\nThe full learning paper \u201cMainstreaming adaptation to climate change within governance systems in South Asia: An analytical framework and examples from practice\u201d and the learning brief can be accessed here.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/governance_web.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-04-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/19\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Acclimatise Group Ltd","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for applications: SADC Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship Support Facility","nid":"33041","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-applications-sadc-renewable-energy-entrepreneurship-support-facility","Body":"In the SADC region, renewable energy entrepreneurs are at the forefront of efforts to extend access to modern energy services as they are often the best placed to offer tailor-made local solutions. Such entrepreneurs, however, face serious challenges including business management and operations, as well as bringing their innovative ideas to fruition.\nTo overcome some of these challenges and strengthen the capacity of SADC-based renewable energy entrepreneurs the International Renewable Energy and Agency (IRENA) and the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) established the Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship (Technical) Support Facility in SADC Region.\nSADC-based entrepreneurs are invited to submit their applications for technical support in the following areas:\n\nRefining renewable energy project proposals in order to reach bankability.\nEnterprise development through the Facility\u2019s mentorship and training programme.\n\nThe applications will go through a selection process and the successful applicants will be contacted.\n*Please note that this is a Technical Support Facility.\u0026nbsp; NO financial assistance will be provided.\nFor more information, please visit.\u0026nbsp; \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a1940_copy.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-04-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/18\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN video: How can we help your country? 6 steps to successful cleantech transfer","nid":"33039","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-video-how-can-we-help-your-country-6-steps-successful-cleantech-transfer","Body":"CTCN technical assistance is provided:\n\nAt the local, national, or multi-country level\nFor a broad range of adaptation and mitigation technologies\nFree of charge (up to a 250,000 USD value)\nTo stakeholders from academic, local and national government, civil society and\/or private sector entities\n\nRequests for technical assistance are submitted by CTCN\u0026nbsp;National Designated Entities\u0026nbsp;(NDE).\nFor more information, please visit. \n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ctcn_video.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-04-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/17\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pasture-management-4\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPasture management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"PhD scholarship: Adaptation to Climate Change \u2013 Exploring the Scope for Reducing Climate Risks and Supporting Sustainable Development","nid":"33037","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/phd-scholarship-adaptation-climate-change-exploring-scope-reducing-climate","Body":"The Centre on Energy, Climate and Sustainable Development, part of the CTCN Consortium partner UNEP DTU Partnership, invites applications for a PhD research project focused on technologies for climate change adaptation in the context of sustainable development.\n\nOver the past 25 years, the Centre on Climate, Energy and Sustainable development of the UNEP DTU Partnership (www.unepdtu.org) has become a leading international research and advisory hub on energy, climate and sustainable Development. The Partnership is an integrated part of the Department of Management Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The Centre works in close partnership with the United Nations Environment Program (UN Environment) and has project activities in more than 50 developing countries. The Centre collaborates with a large number of national and international government and research institutions, especially in developing countries.\n\nBackground\u0026nbsp;\nThe Paris Climate Change Agreement together with the Sustainable Development Goals set the scene for increased focus on accelerating investments in climate technologies for a sustainable future. For developing countries governments, as well as private investors, to decide on which technologies for climate change adaptation to prioritize and to invest in, there is a growing demand for information on the impacts of technologies, both in terms of climate risk reduction potential as well as potential co-benefits in terms of social, environmental and economic impacts.\n\nTraditionally, adaptation has been viewed as a matter for national governments, which for example are responsible for flood preparedness, irrigation schemes, research and development of improved seeds, and dams and water availability. In an ideal world, individuals and communities would act autonomously without government planning or intervention. Nevertheless, often this is not the case. Continuous constraints such as inadequate information (access, availability, quality) entails that governments remain in lead positions when it comes to taking climate adaptation initiatives. In order to move towards more autonomous adaptation and private investments, but also better government planning, improved and more information on the technologies and their effectiveness to reduce climate risks as well as their potential co-benefits is required. \n\nMeasuring the impacts and effectiveness of technologies for climate change adaptation, however, has proven challenging. In the way we understand technologies today, it includes everything from a change in practice and exchange in knowledge to the more hardware intensive technologies, e.g. for coastal protection. This may complicate assessment and quantification of technologies. Another complicating aspect is that many technologies for climate adaptation are essentially integration of new aspects into existing technologies.\n\nProject aims \nThe PhD project should have an overall focus on how to assess and track effectiveness and impacts of technologies for climate change adaptation in developing countries. Specifically, the project should focus on the development of socio-economic approaches to standardize the evaluation of the technologies in terms of their costs, benefits and climate risk reduction potentials, and therefrom ease the way for better comparison, prioritization and implementation.\n\nResearch methodology\nThere is scope within the project for pursuing an interdisciplinary framework of analysis combining different theoretical perspectives as well as methodological approaches. Nevertheless, the research should include a strong element of socio-economics. Research methods should mostly be in the form of quantitative (primarily secondary) data collection and analysis, complemented with framework and methodology development. Potential approaches to this research include, but are not limited to economic assessment approaches, including cost benefit analysis, as well as a risk reduction approach.\n\nQualifications\nCandidates should have a Master\u2019s degree in a relevant social science discipline (for example economics, agricultural economics, development studies), with proven skills in socio-economic assessments, and ideally with a focus or component on technologies and climate change adaptation in developing countries.\n\nStrong oral and written English communication skills are essential. Experience from working in a developing country is an asset. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the ability to work independently, to plan and carry out independent research, including field work in developing countries. Candidates are expected to have a high degree of self-motivation, leading their research project with the support of supervisors. \nFor more information, please visit. \n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9747.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-04-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/16\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC)","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/flood-proof-wells-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFlood proof wells\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/non-ferrous-metals-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENon-ferrous metals\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"3 New CTCN\/UNIDO Calls for Proposals: Technology transfer in Ethiopia, Papua New Guinea, Peru","nid":"33034","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/3-new-ctcnunido-calls-proposals-technology-transfer-ethiopia-papua-new-guinea","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for 3 separate technical assistance projects:\n\nEnergy efficiency on refrigeration and air conditioning sector regulations development options for Papua New Guinea: deadline 7 May 2018, 17:00 Vienna time;\nMethodological framework for incorporating ecosystem-based adaptation in the process of planning and management of protected areas in Peru: deadline 8 May 2018, 17:00 Vienna time;\nDevelopment of product standard and comparative labeling for locally manufactured electric stoves in Ethiopia: deadline 8 May 2018, 17:00 Vienna time.\n\nPlease note, these projects are unrelated. Interested parties may submit proposals for one to all three of the projects, but each requires a separate submission process.\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp; https:\/\/procurement.unido.org. Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/peru.joshuawiese_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-04-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/12\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystem-based-adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystem-based Adaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/peru\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPeru\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/designing-protected-areas-5\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDesigning protected areas\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"48 African countries met in Nairobi to explore climate change technologies","nid":"33032","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/48-african-countries-met-nairobi-explore-climate-change-technologies","Body":"Climate experts from Africa met in Kenya to discuss collaboration and technology transfer. Representatives from government, private sector, finance and research institutions gathered in Nairobi, Kenya.\n\u0026nbsp;\nNationally-selected technology focal points (National Designated Entities, or NDEs) from more than 40 countries including Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa will share experiences and best practices in the region. The United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) will play host to the regional forum.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cAfrica is facing increasing challenges from changing weather patterns, increasing droughts and extreme rain and floods that have an impact on the security of food supplies. By serving as a bridge between developing countries\u2019 technology needs and the proven expertise of finance, private sector and research experts from around the world, the CTCN builds partnerships that achieve countries\u2019 climate and development objectives\u201d, says CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN promotes the development and transfer of clean technologies, and provides developing countries with access to free technology solutions at their request by mobilizing relevant technology experts from a global network of more than 400 technology companies and institutions to design and deliver customized solutions. Over 100 technology transfers are currently underway in more than 75 countries for sectors ranging from agriculture and energy to industry and transportation. The CTCN provides expert policy and technology support to developing country stakeholders, coordinated by the NDEs.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cMost African countries have chosen clean energy technologies as a part of their environmental solutions. ICRAF supports these efforts through its work in developing cleaner options for woody biomass-based energy, a key technology used across the continent,\u201d says Tony Simons, ICRAF Director General. \u201cIn partnership with CTCN, we contribute to environmentally sustainable clean energy solutions by helping countries in Africa to formulate national policies and sub national programs designed to meet their national targets on climate through agroforestry\u201d.\n\u0026nbsp;\nAs the implementing arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Mechanism, the Climate Technology Centre is hosted and managed by the United Nations Environment and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe forum is organized together with the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), a founding CTCN consortium partner.\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/61b46951-9713-4dd4-8a45-50be11d1c221_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-04-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/09\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/algeria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAlgeria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/burundi-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBurundi\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chad-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChad\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/djibouti-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDjibouti\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/eritrea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEritrea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ethiopia-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEthiopia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/lesotho-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELesotho\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/madagascar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMadagascar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/malawi-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMalawi\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mozambique-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMozambique\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/namibia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENamibia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/seychelles-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESeychelles\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/south-sudan-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESouth Sudan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/swaziland-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESwaziland\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uganda-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUganda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/zimbabwe-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EZimbabwe\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Call for proposals: Resilience to climate variability in the building sector of Antigua and Barbuda","nid":"33031","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-call-proposals-resilience-climate-variability-building-sector","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for resilience to climate variability in the building sector of Antigua and Barbuda.\nHurricanes, floods, and droughts are becoming increasingly destructive in Antigua and Barbuda. The recent hurricane Irma left behind three casualties, 1,800 evacuated inhabitants and 95 percent of Barbuda\u0027s buildings and infrastructure damaged or destroyed.\nIt is crucial that Antigua and Barbuda manage the reconstruction of key public buildings by \u201cbuilding back better\u201d, ensuring that critical public service buildings and emergency services can withstand major local disasters.\nThe technical assistance includes technical assessments of the structural damage of selected public buildings.\nThe activities to be undertaken are:\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Development of a generic work scope, method statements and quality standards for the increased structural resilience of up to 30 municipal buildings for insertion into bid documents;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Development of up to 30 detailed work packages consisting of a works list and a basic site plan for insertion into bid documents;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Development of engineering cost estimates for each work package and converting these into unit rates and costing rules of thumb;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Preparation of basic drawings for the parts of the buildings that will be worked on;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Building the capacity of the national workforce to apply the work packages to other municipal buildings through practical experience under expert guidance for the up to 30 buildings;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Remote advice during the procurement and implementation works;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Monitoring and communication.\nThe result of this technical assistance will be used to prepare a full-scale Green Climate Fund proposal that aims to increase the resilience of the population in Antigua and Barbuda to extreme climate events.\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp; https:\/\/procurement.unido.org\u0026nbsp; by 19 April 2018 at 17:00 (Vienna, Austria time zone).\u0026nbsp; Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\n\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a CTCN network member,\u0026nbsp; you may bid for implementation of the technical assistance, subject to the condition that you submit your completed application for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dscf0778.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-04-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/05\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/antigua-and-barbuda-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAntigua and Barbuda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/embedding-climate-variability-hydropower-design-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEmbedding climate variability in hydropower design\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Guinea Bissau Sustainable Energy Investment Workshop in Lisbon","nid":"33029","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/guinea-bissau-sustainable-energy-investment-workshop-lisbon","Body":"The Guinea Bissau Sustainable Energy Investment Workshop will take place on the 4thof May 2018 in Lisbon between 2 and 6 pm.\n\nOrganized by ALER \u2013 the Lusophone Renewable Energy Association, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Industry in Guinea Bissau, UNIDO \u2013 United Nations Industrial Organization and ECREEE \u2013 ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, the event will be supported by GEF \u2013 the Global Environment Facility.\nThe workshop is organized in conjunction with the 2018 Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Forum and under the project \u201cPromoting investments in small to medium scale renewable energy technologies in the electricity sector of Guinea Bissau\u201d, to promote south-south energy cooperation between Guinea Bissau and other Portuguese speaking lusophone countries and the execution of the SDG-7 (SE4ALL) campaign for Guinea Bissau.\nThe objective of this side-event is to update national, regional and international companies, project developers, financiers and investors attending the SEforALL Forum on the sustainable energy market opportunities in Guinea Bissau. Participants will be informed about the strong vision of the Government of Guinea Bissau to attain universal access to modern, reliable and affordable energy services by 2030. The status of renewable energy and energy efficiency in the country, national strategies and plans and, most importantly, specific investment opportunities in energy projects.\nThe side event will also be used to advertise the upcoming \u201cGuinea Bissau Sustainable Energy Conference and Technology Expo\u201d that will take place in Bissau in the end of the year to bring together public and private key partners, and to invite all interested parties to visit the country in that occasion to know in detail all the stakeholders and investment opportunities.\nFor more information, please visit. \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/energyefficiency_6.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-04-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/04\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Online climate platform in Guatemala: Review of relevant global and regional experiences","nid":"33025","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/online-climate-platform-guatemala-review-relevant-global-and-regional","Body":"The review of relevant experiences at the global and regional level is the first product of the technical assistance in Guatemala on \u0022Strengthening of the Climate Change Information System for decision-making in vulnerability and adaptation strategies to climate change in Guatemala\u0022 implemented by Wageningen Environmental Research (WENR) with the support of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala. Its objective is to analyze relevant experiences in the development and implementation of national environmental and climate change information systems in other countries, to identify lessons learned and recommendations for the System in Guatemala.\nThe creation of national systems related to climate change has gained momentum in recent years but few systems have gone beyond the beginning stages of defining the conceptual framework and designing the indicator structure. The same happened with the systems of environmental indicators and sustainable development decades ago. Therefore, this document and the rest of the technical assistance have a practical approach for the definition of the conceptual framework, the selection of an efficient set of indicators and the design and implementation of mechanisms to access, exchange and use information.\nEsta revisi\u00f3n de experiencias relevantes al nivel global y nacional es el primer producto de la asistencia t\u00e9cnica del CTCN en Guatemala sobre \u201cFortalecimiento del Sistema de Informaci\u00f3n sobre el cambio clim\u00e1tico para la toma de decisiones en las estrategias de vulnerabilidad y adaptaci\u00f3n\u201d implementado por Wageningen Environmental Research (WENR) con el apoyo del MARN de Guatemala. Su objetivo es analizar experiencias relevantes de desarrollo e implementaci\u00f3n de sistemas nacionales de informaci\u00f3n ambiental y de cambio clim\u00e1tico de otros pa\u00edses para identificar lecciones aprendidas y recomendaciones para el sistema en Guatemala.\n\nLa definici\u00f3n de sistemas nacionales relacionados al cambio clim\u00e1tico ha tomado impulso en los \u00faltimos a\u00f1os pero pocos sistemas han superado la etapa de definici\u00f3n de marco conceptual y dise\u00f1o de la estructura de indicadores. Esto mismo ocurri\u00f3 con los sistemas de indicadores ambientales y de desarrollo sostenible hace d\u00e9cadas. Por eso, este documento y el resto de la asistencia t\u00e9cnica tiene un enfoque pr\u00e1ctico para la definici\u00f3n del marco conceptual, la selecci\u00f3n de un conjunto eficiente de indicadores y el dise\u00f1o y puesta en marcha de mecanismos para acceder, intercambiar y utilizar la informaci\u00f3n.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/guatemala._women.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-04-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/03\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Innovate 4 Water conference: the role of the private sector in Kenya","nid":"33021","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/innovate-4-water-conference-role-private-sector-kenya","Body":"CTCN Network members Quercus Group, Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC), Waterpreneurs and Blue Ribbon Concepts, in conjunction with Vision 2030 and the SDG Unit are organizing the Innovate 4 Water Conference \u0022The Role of Private Sector in Providing Innovative Solutions to the Water Sector in Kenya\u0022. The conference will seek to match financiers and service providers from the private sector with water utilities and SMEs in Kenya, with a view to providing innovative solutions to the water sector.\n26th \u2013 27th April 2018\nStrathmore University, Nairobi\nParticipation fee: Kes. 10 000 ($100) per participant (covers conference materials \u0026amp; meals)\nRegistration deadline: Sunday 15th of April 2018\nThe objectives of the event:\n\nShowcase the various innovations in the Eastern African Region market and the value they create within the water sector\nFacilitate an exchange between the sources and seekers of capital by inviting organizations the opportunity to present, in time-limited segments, their mission, their value proposition, and other relevant information\nCreate awareness in companies and private operators, through a half-day workshop, on the most effective ways to articulate their corporate vision in a way that is standardized and easy for sources of finance to quickly assess through typical due diligence processes\nInform the various of finance on the types of projects that are likely to be seeking finance and encourage the streamlining of their due diligence to enable seekers of finance to put their applications in front of a larger audience\n\nConcept note\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/water.gioconda_beekman.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-03-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/27\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"International Forest Day: Costa Rica creating IT system for forest management","nid":"33010","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/international-forest-day-costa-rica-creating-it-system-forest-management","Body":"In Costa Rica, the important climate role of forests\u0026nbsp;is widely acknowledged and various political and financial mechanisms have been developed to support ecosystems in the country. However, there has been a\u0026nbsp;lack of specific instruments to facilitate\u0026nbsp;information gathering and sharing for improved foresty decision-making.\nThe Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica therefore asked the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to provide assistance in designing an information management system for managing tropical forests to support climate change mitigation and adaptation.\nThe CTCN is assisting in designing a data and information management system, as well as developing IT tools to provide quick and efficient access to information.\nIt is expected\u0026nbsp;that this will increase capacity in Costa Rica to design mitigation and adaptation strategies for the management of forests and ecosystem services. \u0026nbsp;Enhanced and more up to date knowledge will enable more efficient and effective responses to the expected impacts of climate change on forest ecosystems.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0053_2_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-03-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/21\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/costa-rica\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECosta Rica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/reforestation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EReforestation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Laos: Ecosystem-based adaptation options for six cities","nid":"33002","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-laos-ecosystem-based-adaptation-options-six-cities","Body":"Lao People\u0027s Democratic Republic is considered highly vulnerable to climate change in the context of rapid urbanization. Significant damages are expected from climate-induced extreme events, mainly floods, drought and soil erosion. Those impacts affect not only the cities but also country\u2019s hydrology, ecology, agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, hydro-power development.\nLao People\u0027s Democratic Republic asked the CTCN to conduct city climate vulnerability assessments: information and analysis on how people in six selected cities are currently at risk from climate change and how they will be impacted under future climate scenarios. The work focused on the cities of Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakxe, Kaysone Phomvihane\/Savannakhet, Thaket, Paksan.\n\u201cThe benefits of the CTCN assistance include strengthening the knowledge and expertise of state and municipal authorities being able to address national and sub-national adaptation priorities\u201d, says the National Designated Entity, Mr. Syamphone Sengchandala from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.\nConsultations with stakeholders enabled to identify specific proposals to be implemented in each city, estimated costs, key elements as well as an assessment of possible challenges. The biggest attention of this project has been given to flood damage mitigation, most interventions analyzed and proposed were related to the delivery of ecosystem services that would help minimize impacts from floods such as re-forestation. Other examples of adaptation solutions include watershed restoration, utilization of natural depressions and wetlands, as well as the planting of grasses and plants for bank stabilization.\nThe CTCN experts have identified the need to address a lack of or malfunctioning of conventional flood mitigation infrastructure in the cities. It was observed the lack of controlled flood water management (e.g. non-operational flood gates) prevented from the optimal utilization of green spaces in a targeted manner. Many of the proposed interventions involve a combination of green-grey measures.\nThe results of this assistance have been used by the country to finalize their proposal to the Green Climate Fund.\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/laos.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-03-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/16\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/aquaculture-management-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAquaculture management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystem-restoration-and-conservation-plans-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystem restoration and conservation plans\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystem-based-adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystem-based Adaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UN bodies work to boost climate tech innovation for achieving the Paris Agreement","nid":"33000","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-bodies-work-boost-climate-tech-innovation-achieving-paris-agreement","Body":"On 15 March 2018, the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC), Climate Technology Centre and Network(CTCN), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) held a dialogue to explore how to catalyse support for developing country entrepreneurs to develop climate technologies.\n\n\u201cClimate technology brings us closer to the goal of the Paris Agreement\u201d, said the UNFCCC Executive Secretary, Patricia Espinosa.\n\nFocusing on climate technology incubators and accelerators, the organizers brought together experts from around the world to identify how these UN bodies can provide technological support and climate finance to developing country entrepreneurs. The dialogue was held at the UN in Bonn, Germany under the title \u201cBoosting climate technology incubators and accelerators in developing countries\u201d.\n\nThe dialogue identified key issues related to supporting such efforts. It also contributed to informing the secretariat of the Green Climate Fund as it develops a request for proposals on climate technology incubators and accelerators, which the Board of the Green Climate Fund will consider later in 2018.\n\nFor instance, during the event experts noted that incubators and accelerators are important parts of a country\u2019s innovation ecosystem, reducing the risk that entrepreneurs face in developing new climate technologies. National strategies and plans, regulations, and supporting policies provide the necessary conditions for an incubator to flourish. Strategic financing can also play a key role in unlocking further investment for such institutions.\n\nIn this context, Ms. Carolina Fuentes of the GCF mentioned that the fund is currently supporting projects which accelerate tech innovation, including a project in Kenya and Rwanda for small renewable energy companies. They are now exploring how to build on this experience working with incubators, including in the area of adaptation to climate change, on how to strengthen private sector involvement, and on how such efforts can catalyse low-emission transformationin developing countries.\n\nThe dialogue was opened by the Chair of the TEC, Ms. Claudia Octaviano; the Head of Governance Affairs of the GCF, Carolina Fuentes; and the Director of the CTCN, Jukka Uosukainen. It gathered policy-makers, clean technology experts, entrepreneurs, NGOs and members of academia.\nSharing experiences\n\nA number of experts with experience on the ground participated, including representatives and entrepreneurs from Chile, Ghana, India, Thailand, the World Bank Group, and the EU. Ms. Rukayatu Sanusi, CEO of the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, expressed the need to make entrepreneurship inclusive and successful, for example being flexible with mothers. Mr. Harish Hande, entrepreneur and cofounder of the Indian solar energy company SELCO, shared that he would like to see incubators and accelerators reduce inequality, while also achieving benefits for the climate. \u201cHow can the poor be innovators themselves?\u201d, he asked.\nThe beginning of a new collaboration\n\nThe joint event by these bodies highlights a new level of collaboration and linkage between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism. Such enhanced collaboration will play a key role in supporting developing countries to implement their nationally determined contributions for achieving the Paris Agreement. The TEC and the CTCN, as technology experts, are helping to inform the GCF on key technology issues as the GCF explores how to support countries with financing to address these issues.\nWhy support Incubators and Accelerators?\n\nIcubators and accelerators are \u201cinnovation labs\u201d that support startups and entrepreneurs in developing new innovative technologies. They are more than just co-working spaces to test ideas, as they have mentors helping entrepreneurs to develop their inventions to greater maturity by providing them with training, guidance and networking.\nThey also guide entrepreneurs with building partnerships, developing business models and accessing fundraising. Incubators can be important helping new innovative technologies to survive and succeed. They thus play an important role in supporting new low-emission and climate-resilient technologies to be used through-out the world.\nFor more information on the event, please visit: http:\/\/unfccc.int\/ttclear\/events\/2018_event2\n  \n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/26951905098_0dbdfb12cc_k_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-03-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/15\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystem-restoration-and-conservation-plans-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystem restoration and conservation plans\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/germany\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGermany\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/rwanda-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERwanda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Video: CTCN Director on private sector engagement","nid":"32992","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/video-ctcn-director-private-sector-engagement","Body":"How are the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) helping to mobilize business action? Please see DNV\u0026nbsp;GL interview with\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre and Network Director Jukka Uosukainen on the importance of the SDGs, the Paris Agreement, and how business can engage in climate solutions.\nThe CTCN marked the completion of its strategic partnership with DNV GL at the Centre\u0027s 11th Advisory Board meeting on 7-9 March. During the course of the partnership, DNV GL collaborated with the CTCN on its private sector engagement, knowledge management, and monitoring and evaluation activities.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_3778_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-03-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/13\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"DNV GL","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Women and cleantech: over 300 new information resources now available","nid":"32975","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/women-and-cleantech-over-300-new-information-resources-now-available","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) presents a new feature on its website dedicated to gender and clean technologies.\nWomen, as well as men, significantly contribute to combating climate change through their household, food production, natural resource management and energy provision activities. The CTCN highlights climate technologies that take into account the particular needs of women and differential impacts on women compared to men. The page provides access to case studies, methods, webinars, publications.\nFor more information, please visit\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technology-sectors\/gender \n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9607.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-03-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/08\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/flood-proof-wells-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFlood proof wells\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Thematic dialogue on incubators and accelerators","nid":"32970","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/thematic-dialogue-incubators-and-accelerators","Body":"On 14 March 2018, experts will gather in Bonn to explore how to boost climate tech incubators and accelerators in developing countries. They will take part in an event that aims to identify how to scale up the efforts of these initiatives, which provide vital life-support to small climate tech firms and entrepreneurs. Such initiatives play a key role in the innovation of new climate technologies that we need to achieve the Paris Agreement.\nThis thematic dialogue is organized by the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee, the Green Climate Fund and the Climate Technology Centre and Network. In addition to the aim above, the dialogue will also inform the secretariat of the Green Climate Fund as it develops a request for proposals on climate technology incubators and accelerators for consideration by the Green Climate Fund Board.\n\u0026nbsp;\nWhat are incubators and accelerators?\nIncubators and accelerators support entrepreneurs in the start-up and early development of technology ideas. They help entrepreneurs develop their ideas to a greater maturity by providing them with training, guidance and networking on technological issues. They also support them with partnerships, business models and fundraising. They thus play an important role in supporting new low-carbon and climate-resilient technologies to be developed, used and accepted by society.\nThis event will have a dedicated slot for virtual participation. Online participants are encouraged to participate in the Twitter chat through #ClimateTech.\nFor more information, please visit.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/bonn.tec_meeting.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-03-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/06\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Tunisia: Transitioning to energy-efficient lighting","nid":"32965","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-tunisia-transitioning-energy-efficient-lighting","Body":"Tunisia is transitioning to energy-efficient lighting on a national scale. In order to build the necessary capacity to implement Tunisia\u2019s ambitious National Energy-Efficient Lighting Transition Strategy, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is developing educational materials on the design and management of energy-efficient lighting systems, regulations, and government policies. It is also instructing over 100 key Tunisian technicians, architects, and engineers who will then serve as trainers themselves, thereby expanding the national skill pool and promoting wider implementation of energy-efficient and low-emission systems.\nFor more information, please read the CTCN Progress report 2017.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/progressreport.2017.page2_.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-03-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/02\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/traditional-building-materials-and-design-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETraditional building materials and design\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Applications for the 2018 Momentum for Change Awards Now Open","nid":"32958","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/applications-2018-momentum-change-awards-now-open","Body":"Organizations, cities, industries, governments, and other key players that are taking the lead on tackling climate change can nominate their game-changing projects for a United Nations award.\nThe United Nations Climate Change secretariat opened the call for applications for the 2018 Momentum for Change Awards to showcase action and ambition as national governments work toward implementing the Paris Agreement, the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action, and the Sustainable Development Goals.\n\nSelected initiatives, called \u2018Lighthouse Activities,\u2019 shine a light on innovative, scalable and replicable examples of what people are doing to address climate change, in the hope of inspiring others to act. The winning activities will be recognized and celebrated during a series of special events to showcase global climate action in December at the UN Climate Change Conference in Katowice, Poland (COP 24).\n\n\u201cThe Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action was launched to highlight climate action already underway around the world, and to spur governments, businesses and other key players to go further, faster together,\u201d said Nick Nuttall, UN Climate Change Spokesperson. \u201cThe Momentum for Change Lighthouse Activities provide visibility and recognition to this wealth of real-world implementation by governments and business to cities, communities and civil society.\u201d\n\nThe 2018 Momentum for Change projects also show that climate action is good for people and their communities \u2013 making a positive transformation in lives and livelihoods, opening opportunity and protecting the planet we all share. These projects are snapshots of success.\n\nThe 2018 Momentum for Change Lighthouse Activities will recognize climate action that is already achieving real results in four categories:\nWomen for Results: recognizing the critical leadership and participation of women in addressing climate change, implemented in collaboration with Masdar\u2019s WiSER initiative.\nFinancing for Climate Friendly Investment: recognizing successful financial innovations for adaptation and climate mitigation, implemented in partnership with the World Economic Forum Global Project on Climate Change.\nPlanetary Health: recognizing novel solutions that balance the need for both human health and a healthy planet, implemented with support by The Rockefeller Foundation.\nClimate Neutral Now: recognizing efforts by individuals, companies and governments that are achieving real results in transitioning to climate neutrality, implemented with the secretariat\u2019s Climate Neutral Now initiative.\n\nThe Momentum for Change Advisory Panel, made up of senior experts from various fields and countries, will select the 2018 Lighthouse Activities. The panel is part of the secretariat\u2019s Momentum for Change initiative, which is supported by The Rockefeller Foundation and operates in partnership with Masdar\u2019s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) initiative, and the World Economic Forum Global Project on Climate Change.\n\nApplications for the 2018 Momentum for Change Awards are being accepted from 22 February until 30 April 2018 at: http:\/\/momentum.unfccc.int\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9701.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-02-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/27\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Experts meeting on National Systems of Innovation (presentations and summary)","nid":"32955","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-experts-meeting-national-systems-innovation-presentations-and-summary","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp;is holding an Experts Meeting on National Systems of Innovation in Paris.\u0026nbsp;Representatives from governments, international organizations, and academia came together to discuss the possible elements of CTCN\u2019s support to developing countries to strengthen their national system of innovation.\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN received\u0026nbsp;a mandate from the Climate Convention\u0026nbsp;to support countries in strengthening Climate Technologies\u2019 Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD\u0026amp;D). The Green Climate Fund has received a similar mandate, and its own Board confirmed the GCF interest in receiving proposal aimed at strengthening National Systems of Innovation in developing countries under the Readiness Support Programme.\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/picture_nis.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-02-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/22\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Deadline extended: CTCN Secondment Programme, roster for 2018","nid":"32940","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/deadline-extended-ctcn-secondment-programme-roster-2018","Body":"The CTCN Secondment Programme offers two secondment positions and is currently accepting applications for 2018 (deadline: 26 March). The Centre aims to establish a roster of experts.\u0026nbsp;\nCandidates, representing the Centre\u2019s\u0026nbsp;Network,\u0026nbsp;National Designated Entities,\u0026nbsp;Consortium partner, and\/or CTCN donor institutions are invited to participate in the work of the CTCN Secretariat in Copenhagen, Denmark for a period of 6-9 months. The secondees work under the supervision of the Mitigation Manager, Adaptation Manager, Network and Capacity Building Manager, or Communications Manager, based on their expertise and motivation.\nApplicants should apply for one of the three positions and submit only one set of application documents by Monday, 26 March 2018, Midnight, Central European Summer Time (CEST). A complete application should contain the following three documents:\n\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Completed and signed Personal History Form\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Motivation letter (1 page)\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; A copy of your passport\nApplications need to be submitted via email by your organization\u2019s CTCN contact person to ctcn@un.org. Only applications submitted by the CTCN contact person of your organization will be considered eligible.\nFor more information, instructions for motivation letter, personal history form, remuneration, etc. please visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0712_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-03-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/13\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New Publication. Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Planet","nid":"32935","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-habitat-vernacular-architecture-changing-planet","Body":"Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Planet, a large format publication, gathers together an international team of more than one hundred leading experts across a diverse range of disciplines to examine what the traditions of vernacular architecture and its regional craftspeople around the world can teach us about creating a more sustainable future.\nWith over 1000 illustrations and organised by the five major climate zones, covering polar, temperate, tropical, desert and continental, and more than eighty countries worldwide, the book reveals how people and cultures have adapted to their environment to make the best use of indigenous materials and construction techniques, and stresses the importance of preserving disappearing craftsmanship and local knowledge before it is too late.\nHABITAT is also the first global review of traditional knowledge systems carried out over the last twenty years and it represents the first holistic review of endogenous technologies in context of ecosystems.\u0026nbsp;\nEndogenous technologies are the first climate technologies, developed through millennia by indigenous communities in response to climate, natural resources and local needs. Historically, they embraced a diverse range of sectors, water management, forestry and agriculture to infrastructure and the built environment.\nSince 1970, socio-economic changes have led to the decline of these technologies and it has become apparent that sometimes imported foreign technologies and solutions are not passing the test of time. Growing vulnerability of some regions due to adverse climate change effects, political as well as economic instability means that there is a pressing need to adapt endogenous technologies in developing countries in order to build local resilience.\u0026nbsp; Use of regional materials, labour and adaptation of local \u201cknow how\u201c will provide impactful and cost-effective solutions for a long term self-sufficient sustainable development model.\nFor more information, please visit: https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Habitat-Vernacular-Architecture-Changing-Planet\/dp\/1419728806\nHABITAT is published in the UK by Thames \u0026amp; Hudson, the USA by Abrams, France by Flammarion, Germany by Edition DETAIL and Spain by Blume.\nPicture: River-flooded homes in the United States of America \u00a9 Fotofeeling\/Westend 61\/ Superstock, courtesy Thames \u0026amp; Hudson\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/04_pg_493ar_river-flooded_homes_in_the_united_states_of_america.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-02-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/15\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/france\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFrance\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/germany\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGermany\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/non-ferrous-metals-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENon-ferrous metals\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pasture-management-4\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPasture management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/spain\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESpain\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Paraguay: Working on environmental flows and river basin management framework","nid":"32933","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-paraguay-working-environmental-flows-and-river-basin-management-framework","Body":"Paraguay has expressed its interest in reducing the adverse effects of climate change. As a landlocked country whose economy is predominantly based on agriculture, Paraguay is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts.\n\nParaguay intends to monitor the behaviour of the hydrological cycle and delivers control measures for climate change response at river basin levels, using a valid framework for an Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM). A suitable process based on the framework will make it possible to collect hydrological and ecological data and identify adaptive measures to protect aquatic system from climate change. To provide a right decision for enhancing sustainable and climate-resilient IWRM, environmental flow (EF) at river basin levels needs to be defined and provided to decision makers. Understanding environmental characteristics and associated water drainage through applying EF tools is required to determine monitoring process and control measures for managing the quality and quantity of water and enhancing resilience against climate risk.\n\nCTCN together with its partners, Network member the Environmental Hydraulics Foundation, is working on the improvement of climate resilience in the water sector:\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Application of a tool for defining environmental flow at river basin level\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Development of a framework for an Integrated Water Resource Management in consideration with climate change adaptation\nFor more information, please visit.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_7566_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-02-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/14\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Deeman radio, Benin: Les producteurs bient\u00f4t inform\u00e9s de pr\u00e9visions m\u00e9t\u00e9rologiques","nid":"32932","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/deeman-radio-benin-les-producteurs-bient-t-inform-s-de-pr-visions-m-t","Body":"Mise en place d\u2019un syst\u00e8me p\u00e9renne de collecte et de diffusion des informations agro m\u00e9t\u00e9orologiques aux producteurs afin de leur permettre de s\u2019adapter aux effets n\u00e9fastes du changement climatique au B\u00e9nin \u00bb, c\u2019est le projet pilote en cours d\u2019ex\u00e9cution dans huit communes dont Parakou et Tchaourou pour le septentrion. Deeman radio FM est identifi\u00e9e et retenue pour diffuser des informations agro m\u00e9t\u00e9orologiques aux producteurs de ces communes et d\u2019ailleurs. Acteurs du projet, M\u00e9t\u00e9o B\u00e9nin, MAEP et Programme des Nations Unies pour l\u2019environnement. Dur\u00e9e de la phase pilote, un an et demi. Le coordonnateur Sabin GUEDEHOU et ses coll\u00e8gues de M\u00e9t\u00e9o B\u00e9nin et du MAEP pr\u00e9sentent le projet aux auditeurs de Deeman radio FM \u00e0 Parakou. Ismath ALI YERIMA pour le compte rendu.\nhttp:\/\/deemanradio.com\/fr\/borgou-les-producteurs-bientot-informes-de-pr\u2026\nFor more information, please visit.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/zai_au_niger3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-02-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/12\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Safe Water For All: Join the Competition","nid":"32931","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/safe-water-all-join-competition","Body":"The UNFCCC Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the World Intellectual Property Organization\u2019s Initiative (WIPO), the Northeast Water Innovation Network (NEWIN), and InvenTrust are inviting to join an innovation competition to address two key challenges, essential in pathways to a global, safe, and sustainable future:\n\n\u2022 Energy Efficient Water Desalination\n\u2022 Eliminating Leakage in Water Distribution\nIf you participate in the competition, you will join a special group of innovators around the globe who are projecting their innovation prowess among a select network of thought leaders, influencers, experts, and investors in Water. Support from the UNFCCC\u2019s Climate Technology and Network also provides options to gain visibility for your capability in fast-growing emerging markets that may be difficult for you to reach otherwise. Through WIPO Green you will be able to find partners, showcase your solutions, and tap into IP expertise. You will also be able to leverage NEWIN\u2019s resources which brings together the largest network of innovation oriented organizations in North America.\n\nRegister through www.inventrust.com. FREE.\nReview the Open Challenges, the Official Rules of Engagement, and Timeline for submissions. The Challenges Start on Feb 13 with a March 27, 2018 deadline for registering.\nSubmit your ideas for the Open Challenges and any suggestions for Sponsors who would be interested in the Challenges.\nFeel free to suggest Open Challenges that your organization may be interested in sponsoring.\n\nSteps to register:\n\n\u0026nbsp;Open the webpage\u0026nbsp; www.inventrust.com\n\u0026nbsp;Click on Login (upper right corner)\n\u0026nbsp;Click on \u201cClick here to Register\u201d in the Login page (bottom of pop up screen)\n\u0026nbsp;The registration form opens and the participant enters information to register\n\u0026nbsp;An email will be sent to the address mentioned during registration process. Click on the link provided in that email\u0026nbsp; to activate your account.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/water.usaid_india.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-02-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/12\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/seawater-desalination-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESeawater desalination\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/leakage-management-piped-systems-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELeakage management in piped systems\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Zimbabwe: Introducing the Climate-Smart Agriculture Manual for Education","nid":"32914","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-zimbabwe-introducing-climate-smart-agriculture-manual-education","Body":"\n\n\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network together with its Consortium partner UNEP-DTU Partnership is holding a Training of Trainers in Harare, Zimbabwe on Climate Smart Agriculture. The training is organized together with Ministry of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement, Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate and Green Impact Trust.\nDuring the Training of Trainers, a manual on Climate Smart Agriculture developed by the CTCN and its partners will be presented. The Climate-Smart Agriculture Manual\u0026nbsp; aims to support the transformation of Zimbabwe\u0027s agriculture sector into a sustainable production system. It was designed to provide adequate and effective training on climate change issues to agricultural extension workers, so that they acquire the expertise to impart climate-smart agriculture practices to rural farmers and build resilience to climate change.\nBy targetting students, lecturers, and relevant stakeholders in agriculture education, CTCN\u2019s technical assistance also helps further mainstream climate change into agriculture education and the agriculture industry.\n\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\nFor other CTCN publications, please visit here.\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20180209_14143201_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-02-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/08\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based-agricultural-extension-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity-based agricultural extension\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/zimbabwe-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EZimbabwe\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Collaboration Brings New Agricultural Technology and Investment for Mali","nid":"32902","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-collaboration-brings-new-agricultural-technology-and-investment-mali","Body":"Mali is committed to promoting a green economy with an emphasis on climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy. Yet current methods of crop conservation often lead to significant waste in the value chain, and weaken farmers\u0027 access to markets, reducing their revenues. The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) was therefore asked by an organization in southern Mali to identify renewable energy technologies and private investment opportunities for drying, processing and storing local produce in order to improve agricultural productivity and resilience. The resulting collaboration led to an effective technology solution, capacity building and more than 300,000\u20ac in investment funds.\nCTCN members, the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) and ENDA Energie, identified a group of technologies for semi-industrial processing and storage of mango, tomato, okra and potato powered by solar energy, which will be disseminated in the region. Local stakeholders were then trained on developing a business plan and project documents (cash flow audit and redevelopment,\u0026nbsp;finance structuring, etc.) as well as how to present a compelling case to potential investors. These efforts attracted 333,337 Euros in financing from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Agency for Food and Agriculture.\nThe solar drying and storage technologies will increase shelf life of produce, while introducing considerable energy and cost savings, thereby increasing resilience and food security in a country which counts on agriculture for 45% its GDP.\nThis effort advances Mali\u2019s Nationally Determined Contribution to prioritize development of a smart and resilient agriculture, including through the use of renewable energies and Sustainable Development Goals:\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/mali.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-02-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/07\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/designing-protected-areas-5\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDesigning protected areas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mali-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMali\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/non-ferrous-metals-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENon-ferrous metals\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-resource-mapping-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy resource mapping\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call from XacBank: Energy Efficiency \u0026amp; Renewable Energy Monitoring Best Practices Site Visit and Knowledge Sharing","nid":"32901","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-xacbank-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy-monitoring-best-practices-site","Body":"XacBank is a commercial bank founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. XacBank is an accredited entity of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). In one of their approved GCF funding proposals in 2017, the bank expanded Business Loan for GHG Emissions Reduction program, an on-lending program to lessen capital burdens for Mongolian micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises who are investing in energy efficiency or renewable energy technology. As part of the GCF approval, XacBank has prioritized improving internal monitoring and evaluation capacities.\nXacBank is seeking to conduct a site visit to an entity, or a particular project, that has very developed and robust monitoring practices that they can learn from, particularly on the technical side. The site visit is non-commercial in nature, meaning the host entity should not expect to be paid a fee for the best-practice learning experience. However all the travel and other logistics related to participation will be taken care by Xac Bank on their own.\nThe site visit:\n1) Technical\/energy-related monitoring and evaluation best practices for EE and RE technologies, particularly ex-post facto monitoring (priority)\n2) Energy Savings Insurance program development best practices \u0026amp; lessons learned (if possible)\n3) Energy Service Company engagement best practices \u0026amp; lessons learned (if possible)\nFurther details will be provided to those who formally express interest to XacBank by email to ecobanking@xacbank.mn by March 31, 2018, with the subject line \u201cSite visit Expression of Interest.\u201d\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9744.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-02-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/05\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/insurance\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EInsurance\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mongolia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMongolia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based-energy-services-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity-based energy services\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/efficient-supply-chains-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEfficient supply chains\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/fodder-crops-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFodder crops\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystem-monitoring-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystem monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Webinar: Mobilizing Commercial Finance to Achieve Universal Energy Access Across Sub-Saharan Africa","nid":"32899","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-mobilizing-commercial-finance-achieve-universal-energy-access-across","Body":"13 February 2018\n9:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time | 3:30 p.m. Central European Time\nThe Clean Energy Solutions Center, in partnership with United Nations Foundation\u0027s Energy Access Practitioner Network, is hosting a no-cost webinar on Mobilizing Commercial Finance to Achieve Universal Energy Access Across Sub-Saharan Africa. Recent groundbreaking research by Catalyst Off-Grid Advisors and the Shell Foundation shows that the off-grid energy industry in Africa requires a massive increase in commercial investment. The competition among enterprises in the market is flourishing, and scalable solutions are emerging in a variety of geographies. Yet there remains a massive gap between available capital and the amount of financing required to scale up these businesses to serve the more than 125 million households in Africa that still lack access to modern energy services.\n\nAccording to this new research, the off-grid energy sector in Africa requires $32 billion of commercial capital, including $1 billion of catalytic grant\/blended capital, plus funding to address a $4 billion affordability gap for underserved populations that cannot afford entry-level systems. Please join panelists from Shell Foundation, Catalyst Off-Grid Advisors, GOGLA, and the UN Foundation to discuss this industry capital gap and potential solutions.\n\nThe presentations will be followed by an interactive question-and-answer session with the audience.\nPanelists for this webinar include:\nJem Porcaro, Senior Director for Energy Access, United Nations Foundation\nSam Parker, Director, Shell Foundation\nKoen Peters, Executive Director, GOGLA\nDan Murphy, CEO, Catalyst Off-Grid Advisors.\nRegister now\nGet more information\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a0940_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-02-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/02\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/grid-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EOff-grid systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sub-saharan-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESub-Saharan Africa\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"TEC Brief on Industrial Energy and Material Efficiency","nid":"32892","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/tec-brief-industrial-energy-and-material-efficiency","Body":"The UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee presents its policy brief \u201cIndustrial Energy and Material Efficiency in Emission-Intensive Sectors\u201d.\nThis policy brief outlines challenges and needs, presents best practices and lessons learned, and provides recommendations for further action for energy and material efficiency improvements in industry.\u0026nbsp;\nFor more information, please visit.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/tec_brief11-page-001.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-01-31T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/31\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industrial-solid-waste-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustrial solid waste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Apply for the Summer School 2018: IEA Greenhouse Gas R\u0026amp;D Programme","nid":"32880","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/apply-summer-school-2018-iea-greenhouse-gas-rd-programme","Body":"CTCN Network member, the IEA Greenhouse Gas R\u0026amp;D (IEAGHG), invites to apply for its 2018 International CCS Summer School, which will be hosted by the Norwegian CCS Research Centre and will be taking place in June 2018 in Trondheim. The deadline for applications 23rd February.\nWho Can Apply for the Summer School?\nThe target group for the Summer School is young scientists and researchers, e.g. PhD students with a background in engineering, geo-technologies, socio-economics. This can also include those in the early stages of their career within 5 years of graduation currently seeking a greater understanding of CCS.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Programme\nThe Summer School programme covers every aspect of CCS and aims to present the most recent information available in each field. The topics covered include:\n\nAll aspects of capture, transportation and storage of CO2\nIndustrial uses of CO2\nCosts and economic potential of CCS\nRegulations, policy and GHG accounting\nPublic communication\nHealth and safety\n\nUp to 60 students will attend and the Summer School which will run over a packed 5 day schedule. A fieldtrip is usually a highlight of the week and is dependent on the host\u2019s location and expertise. Group work is encouraged during the week with a day set aside for networking, career talks and group work presentations.\nFor more information, please visit.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/451911_3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-01-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/29\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"IEA Greenhouse Gas R\u0026amp;D Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/carbon-capture-and-storage-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECarbon capture and storage\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/farmer-field-schools-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFarmer field schools\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"External Call for Projects:  Consultations for industrial and institutional actors in the energy sector","nid":"32849","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/external-call-projects-consultations-industrial-and-institutional-actors","Body":"An independent consulting firm ENEA has created the ENEA Access Program as part of its business model in a committed effort to increase access to energy in developing countries. This program provides high quality pro bono consulting to social entrepreneurs and development organizations working to improve energy access. Submissions to the Call for Projects are open till February18, 2018.\n\nThe selected projects will receive 30 to 100 days of pro-bono consulting services. In return, fixed costs associated with field trips will be at the expense of the project developer.\n\nDepending on the maturity and the needs of the project, here are some of the issues ENEA can help with:\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Realization of feasibility studies, market studies and technology benchmarks to precise your project design\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Analysis and business models \/ business plans construction to define your positioning\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Support in pilot projects implementation to test your solution in real conditions\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Strategy definition, realization of techno-economic analyses, process management, partners identification to scale-up your solution \/ business model\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Environmental and socio-economic impacts evaluation to add value to your project with potential donors\n\nENEA Consulting advices and supports industrial and institutional actors in the energy sector. Over the last 10 years, ENEA has supported more than 50 social entrepreneurs. Examples of projects ENEA has supported so far through its pro-bono program are available in the project portfolio here.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0197.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-01-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/24\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/construction-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EConstruction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industrial-solid-waste-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustrial solid waste\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Climate Technology Centre welcomes its 400th Network member: Amis de l\u0026#039;Afrique Francophone from Benin","nid":"32818","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-technology-centre-welcomes-its-400th-network-member-amis-de-lafrique","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre welcomed Amis de l\u0027Afrique Francophone from Benin (AMAF-Benin) as its 400th Network member. This global network is comprised of technology experts from civil society, finance, the private sector and research institutions around the world. Over the past year, Network members were selected by CTCN to provide technical assistance at the request of countries, participated in CTCN Regional Forums, hosted CTCN technology webinars, and disseminated their research and case studies via CTCN\u2019s Knowledge Platform.\n\u201cThrough our Network, we bring together a diverse global community of climate technology decision makers, suppliers and financiers to identify barriers to technology transfer, exchange technology experience, and provide technical assistance and capacity building to developing countries\u201d, says CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\n\nAMAF-Benin\u0027s mission is to help to address socio-economic and environmental problems in Benin, especially with regards to vulnerable people. AMAF-BENIN is involved in conservation of forest and wetlands, biodiversity and ecosystems.\nHow to join the Climate Technology Network: Complete the Network application and submit to ctcn@unep.org.\nThe CTCN\u0026nbsp; is\u0026nbsp; built\u0026nbsp; on\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; foundation\u0026nbsp; that\u0026nbsp; civil\u0026nbsp; society\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; private\u0026nbsp; sector\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; actively\u0026nbsp; partner\u0026nbsp; with\u0026nbsp; governments\u0026nbsp; to\u0026nbsp; facilitate enhanced action on technology development and transfer. The Climate Technology Centre reviews applications based on applicants\u2019 experience in climate technology policy, capacity building, knowledge sharing and\/or implementation. Network membership is free.\n\nApproved Network Members are eligible to bid for CTCN technical assistance work which is provided at the request of developing countries.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/agroforestry_-_chad_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-01-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/23\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/constructed-wetlands-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EConstructed wetlands\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wetland-management-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWetland management\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Webinar: Planeamiento participativo para la resiliencia clim\u00e1tica en ciudades de Am\u00e9rica Latina","nid":"32816","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-planeamiento-participativo-para-la-resiliencia-clim-tica-en-ciudades","Body":"Mi\u00e9rcoles 24 de Enero de 2018, 10 am Lima \/Quito\/Bogota\nLas agendas internacionales\u0026nbsp; reconocen la importancia de las ciudades para un\u0026nbsp; futuro\u0026nbsp; seguro, equitativo, resiliente y sostenible. Esto es especialmente relevante en Am\u00e9rica Latina, la regi\u00f3n m\u00e1s urbanizada del mundo, donde los centros urbanos son altamente vulnerables al cambio clim\u00e1tico.\nLos gobiernos locales juegan un papel esencial para lograr estos objetivos ya que son claves en el dise\u00f1o e implementaci\u00f3n de pol\u00edticas locales de desarrollo que requieren de un fuerte componente de\u0026nbsp; gobernanza urbana, particularmente de procesos participativos en la toma de decisiones, que involucren a todos los actores y aseguren la implementaci\u00f3n de\u0026nbsp; acciones para construir la resiliencia clim\u00e1tica.\nEn este webinar\u0026nbsp; queremos compartir la experiencia de la exploraci\u00f3n e implementaci\u00f3n de opciones\u0026nbsp; y las lecciones aprendidas del proyecto \u00a8Un enfoque de toma de decisiones participativo hacia el desarrollo urbano resiliente e inclusivo en Am\u00e9rica Latina\u00a8 que se desarroll\u00f3 en\u0026nbsp; las ciudades de Santa Ana (El Salvador), Santo Tom\u00e9 (Argentina), y Dosquebradas (Colombia) bajo la Iniciativa Ciudades Resilientes al Clima (CRC).\nAgenda\n\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Introducci\u00f3n. Mar\u00eda Jos\u00e9 Pacha. Coordinadora de Gesti\u00f3n de conocimiento, Aprendizaje y Comunicaci\u00f3n. CRC\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Planificaci\u00f3n participativa e implementaci\u00f3n de acciones\u0026nbsp; para la resiliencia al clima en ciudades de Am\u00e9rica Latina: enfoque, resultados y lecciones aprendidas. Manuel Winograd,\u0026nbsp; WEnR\/Alterra.\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Reflexiones desde la perspectiva de los tomadores de decisiones. Julian Carrizosa (Alcald\u00eda de Dosquebradas), Jonatan Roberto (Santo Tom\u00e9), Milton Reyes (Concejo Municipal de Santa Ana)\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Preguntas\u0026nbsp; de los participantes.\nCiudades Resilientes al Clima (CRC) es una iniciativa conjunta entre la\u0026nbsp; Alianza Clima y Desarrollo (CDKN), el Centro\u0026nbsp; Internacional de Investigaciones para el Desarrollo (IDRC) y la Fundaci\u00f3n Futuro Latinoamericano (FFLA). La Iniciativa CRC est\u00e1 financiando seis proyectos de\u0026nbsp; investigaci\u00f3n innovadora para la toma de decisi\u00f3n y la acci\u00f3n en 13 ciudades peque\u00f1as y\u0026nbsp; medianas de Am\u00e9rica Latina\u0026nbsp; para promover un desarrollo urbano resiliente al clima.\nReg\u00edstrese aqu\u00ed\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/colombia7.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-01-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/19\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Video: Can technology help us prepare for flooding? See how it\u0026#039;s working in Indonesia","nid":"32811","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/video-can-technology-help-us-prepare-flooding-see-how-its-working-indonesia","Body":"Jakarta is moving towards building a climate resilient infrastructure using hydrodynamic modeling. The Climate Technology Centre and Network connected technology experts with government agencies to help reduce flooding risks. Based on this collaboration, Jakarta has attracted funds to upscale its efforts.\nThe Jakarta Research Council, on behalf of the Provincial Government of Jakarta, requested support in building the capacity of stakeholders and decision makers with regard to flood management, as well as to evaluate the best technologies and methods for flood reduction and climate resiliant infrastructure in Jakarta.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9417.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-01-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/18\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/flood-proof-wells-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFlood proof wells\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/flow-through-dam-flood-control-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFlow-through dam for flood control\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/indonesia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndonesia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/urban-infrastructure-development-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUrban infrastructure development\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking call for proposals: \u20ac73,2 million available","nid":"32808","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/fuel-cells-and-hydrogen-joint-undertaking-call-proposals-732-million-available","Body":"The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) published a call for proposals, featuring 20\u0026nbsp;topics in view of developing research and demonstration in fuel cells and hydrogen, with a budget of \u20ac73.2 million\u0026nbsp;available.\u0026nbsp;The financial support will be divided between activities from different areas of research and innovation for each of the transport and energy pillars, as well as overarching and cross-cutting activities.\nThe Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking is a unique European public-private partnership supporting research, technological development and demonstration activities in Fuel cell and Hydrogen technologies.\nThe deadline for submission of proposals is 24 April 2018.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/5183644645_1427f5bcc0_o.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-01-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/17\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/hydrogen-infrastructure-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHydrogen infrastructure\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Biodigestores en Ecuador: An\u00e1lisis del contexto y tipolog\u00edas del sector agropecuario","nid":"32807","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/biodigestores-en-ecuador-lisis-del-contexto-y-tipolog-del-sector-agropecuario","Body":"El MAE solicit\u00f3 asistencia al CTCN en el desarrollo de herramientas que contribuyan en el futuro con el desarrollo de un sector sostenible de biodigestores en Ecuador que permita la difusi\u00f3n e implementaci\u00f3n masiva de esta tecnolog\u00eda para el aprovechamiento de la biomasa residual de las actividades pecuarias. Este documento corresponde a la Actividad 1: L\u00ednea base y demanda potencial de biodigestores: an\u00e1lisis del contexto y tipolog\u00eda de productores. El objetivo de este documento es contextualizar al Ecuador a nivel socio-econ\u00f3mico, con \u00e9nfasis en el sector energ\u00e9tico y sobre todo pecuario, como insumo para el desarrollo de un sector sostenible de biodigestores.\u0026nbsp;Esta asistencia t\u00e9cnica est\u00e1 implementada por Centre Internacional de M\u00e8todes Num\u00e8rics en l`Enginyeria, Instituto Nacional de Eficiencia Energetica y Energias Renovables e Instituto Nacional De Investigaciones Agropecuarias.\nL\u00ednea base y demanda potencial t\u00e9cnica de biodigestores en Ecuador: An\u00e1lisis del contexto y tipolog\u00edas de productores\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ecuadorfarms_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-01-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/16\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecuador\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcuador\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Green Cooling Africa: Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius and Namibia preparing for transformational change","nid":"32798","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/green-cooling-africa-ghana-kenya-mauritius-and-namibia-preparing","Body":"Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius and Namibia are preparing for a transformational change towards sustainable cooling appliances. By working with the Climate Technology Centre to identify the most suitable green refrigeration and air conditioning technologies, and develop supportive policy measures and technology roadmaps, these countries are utilizing their economies of scale to mitigate ozone depletion and greenhouse gas emissions while fostering sustainable industrial development.\nFor more information, please read CTCN Progress report 2017.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ctcn.progress_report_2017._page_01.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-01-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/12\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliance-standards-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliance standards\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/food-preservation-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFood preservation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mauritius-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMauritius\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/namibia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENamibia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Kenya: Developing GCF concept note to enhance water access","nid":"32793","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-kenya-developing-gcf-concept-note-enhance-water-access","Body":"Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in collaboration with the UNEP-DTU Partnership and the Green Technology Center-Korea (GTCK) is assisting Kenya in developing a Green Climate Fund (GCF) concept note to enhance water access and management in underserved areas and improve water supply with the deployment of climate water technologies.\nThe last activity of the CTCN technical assistance aimed to strengthen access to larger financing, including private sector participation, in close collaboration with Kenyan counterparts (National Designated Entity, National Designated Authority,\u0026nbsp; the Water Services Trust Fund, etc.).\nLinking technology and finance under the UNFCCC, this\u0026nbsp;technical asisstance\u0026nbsp;will contribute to the sustainable financing of green water technologies for underserved arid and semi-arid lands and peri-urban areas of Kenya.\n  \n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/stakeholder_consultation_photo.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-01-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/10\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Vacancy: Project Administrator\/Climate Technology Junior Specialist","nid":"32791","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-project-administratorclimate-technology-junior-specialist","Body":"Under the supervision of the Climate Technology Manager of Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and in close collaboration with the Project Manager, the Project Administrator\/CTCN Climate Technology Junior Specialist will support the coordination of climate mitigation-oriented technical assistance activities. \u0026nbsp;Duty Station: UNIDO Headquarters, Vienna, Austria. Deadline for applications: 25 January 2018.\n\nIn particular, he\/she will support:\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Communication with CTCN partner institutions and United Nations regional offices on identification and generation of requests for technical assistance from developing countries;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Tracking, review and refinement of requests for technical assistance received;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Coordination of response planning meetings among members of CTCN Response Expert Teams, National Designated Entities and technical assistance request proponents;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Review and analysis of mitigation technology and development planning documents to identify trends and opportunities to strengthen CTCN technical assistance;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Coordination with CTCN partner institutions, as well as National Designated Entities, on implementation of technical assistance activities in developing countries;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Support to the improvement of CTCN technical assistance procedures and guidance;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Development of CTNC technical assistance communication material. \u0026nbsp;\n\nMain Functions\nUnder the supervision of the Project Manager, and working with the project team, administers elements of technical cooperation programme or specific project\/s of limited complexity and implementation of technical cooperation programmes and activities. Main duties are as follows:\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Selecting, organizing and summarizing background information to describe the overall context and background relevant to a project or a sector of technical cooperation activities in a country, assessing the local context for the planning and administration of individual technical cooperation projects;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Analysing and interpreting project background history and documentation, identifying, reconstructing and documenting significant project events, decisions and deviations;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Drafting sections of project documents such as project background and justification;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Informing experts, consultants and other project participants about logistical arrangements and internal procedures for monitoring and reporting in terms of the immediate objectives of specific projects;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Monitoring specific aspects of project implementation and identifying problems and proposing that actions be taken to expedite delivery of inputs;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Drafting comments on designated aspects of project progress as an input to programme monitoring; \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Drafting project revisions, including adjusting individual project budgets, on the basis of changed work plans.\u0026nbsp;\n\nCore Competencies\nINTEGRITY: To work honestly, openly, impartially and in accordance with the values of the United Nations.\u0026nbsp;\nPROFESSIONALISM: To work in a competent, committed and calm manner.\u0026nbsp;\nRESPECT FOR DIVERSITY: To work effectively, respectfully and inclusively with people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives.\u0026nbsp;\nRESULTS ORIENTATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY: To be accountable and responsible for achieving results and meeting performance standards.\u0026nbsp;\nPLANNING AND ORGANIZING: To plan, organize and manage work effectively and efficiently. \u0026nbsp;COMMUNICATION AND TRUST: To communicate effectively and build trust. \u0026nbsp;\nTEAM ORIENTATION: To cooperate at various levels.\nCLIENT ORIENTATION: To be responsive towards those to whom services are provided internally and externally. \u0026nbsp;\nORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION: To realize continuous improvement, support innovation, share knowledge and skills and learn from others.\nMinimum Requirements\u0026nbsp;\nEducation:\nAdvanced university degree in engineering, sciences or other relevant discipline with specialization in a relevant area such as natural sciences, renewable energy technologies and systems, environmental, chemical or mining engineering, climate change or a closely related field.\u0026nbsp;\nUNIDO Languages:\nEnglish (Fluent).\nFluency and\/or working knowledge of another official UN language, notably French and\/or Spanish, is an added value.\nField of Expertise:\nAt least three years of relevant professional experience is required.\nExposure to the needs, conditions and problems in developing countries.\nAbility to research and analyze information. \u0026nbsp;\nAbility to write in a clear and concise manner. \u0026nbsp;\nAbility to work effectively in multi-cultural teams.\nFor more information, please visit.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_3141small.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-01-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/09\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/austria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAustria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/flood-proof-wells-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFlood proof wells\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-resource-mapping-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy resource mapping\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in media: Technology and the Paris Agreement","nid":"32790","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-technology-and-paris-agreement","Body":"New opportunities for technology transfer and business cooperation with the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\nBetter technologies and new ways of using existing knowledge are an important means to cut greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience. The UN Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC) negotiations, in particular the Paris Agreement\u2019s chapter on technology transfer and development, create a broad framework for greater global collaboration. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that implementation of the national climate plans submitted by countries for the Paris Agreement \u2013 the intended nationally determined contributions, or INDCs \u2013 will mean approximatively 11.48 trillion Euros1 of investment in low-carbon technologies, renewables and energy efficiency over the next 15 years.\nThese are emerging markets for EU companies, ones that will create quality jobs in Europe and abroad. While the EU is home to thousands of clean tech companies, developing country markets remain unchartered territory for many of them. Yet as developing countries around the world seek to fulfil their national climate commitments and sustainable development goals, a rapidly growing need for low-carbon and clean energy technologies and training is emerging.\n\nTo maximise opportunities, both in the EU and in developing countries, cooperation and networking are key. Joint projects with international partner countries and exchanges of knowledge help to create synergies and allow the sharing of experiences on how to best innovate. Technology transfer is an important pillar of the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement. In order to accelerate matchmaking opportunities between technology providers and interested parties in developing countries, the UN\u2019s Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) was launched in 2014 with support from the EU. Three years later, almost 200 clean technology transfers are now underway in more than 70 countries, in sectors ranging from agriculture and energy to industry and waste management.\u0026nbsp;\n\nFor the full article, please visit.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/web_4.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-01-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/08\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEurope\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/greenhouse-crop-management-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGreenhouse crop management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pasture-management-4\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPasture management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pfcs-reduction-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPFCs reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-resource-mapping-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy resource mapping\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/waste-management-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWaste Management\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Sub-regional meeting of National Climate Coordinators, Latin America (photos)","nid":"32786","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/sub-regional-meeting-national-climate-coordinators-latin-america-photos","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) organized sub-regional forum for the climate focal points and network members from Latin America in Buenos Aires, Argentina.\nThe event was attended by the representatives of the UNFCCC, the Green Climate Fund, the Global Environment Facility, network members from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. During two days, participants discussed technology transfer, collaboration and opportunities in the region.\nPhoto gallery\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_dsc0044.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-01-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/05\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/peru\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPeru\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecuador\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcuador\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/argentina\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EArgentina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/paraguay-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EParaguay\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN joined the Asia-Pacific Climate Week to engage the private sector in climate action","nid":"32781","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-joined-asia-pacific-climate-week-engage-private-sector-climate-action","Body":"During the Asia-Pacific Climate Week (APCW), the Centre\u0027s Strategic Partner DNV GL organized CTCN stakeholder forum focussing on building capacity to use modern business tools to engage the private sector in climate action.\u0026nbsp;\nThe participants\u0026nbsp;from across the Mekong region\u0026nbsp;worked on the challenge of engaging the private sector in climate action (through creating business model canvasses for selected CTCN technical assistance). DNV-GL also organized a side event on climate technology opportunity analytics as well as participated\u0026nbsp;in high level panels on industry and energy, and successful public-private partnerships.\nThe Asia-Pacific Climate Week was organized under the Nairobi Framework Partnership (NFP).\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/stakeholderforumbangkok12.2017.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222018-01-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/02\/2018 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"DNV GL","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/flood-proof-wells-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFlood proof wells\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"COP23 event. Up-scaling gender-just climate solutions (photos and presentations)","nid":"32767","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/cop23-event-scaling-gender-just-climate-solutions-photos-and-presentations","Body":"The workshop, organized by the CTCN, the UNFCCC Women and Gender Constituency, and Women Engaged in a Common Future (WECF), gathered winners of the Gender Just Climate Solutions Award in Bonn during COP23, to introduce them to capacity building, financial and\u0026nbsp;technical\u0026nbsp;assistance, as they explore opportunities for up-scaling their solutions as well as promoting\u0026nbsp;gender-sensitive approaches in technology transfer and development.\u0026nbsp;\nFor photos and presentations, please visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_3408_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-12-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/18\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Training in China: South-South Cooperation in Addressing Climate Change","nid":"32747","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/training-china-south-south-cooperation-addressing-climate-change","Body":"Two seminars under the framework of \u201cNDRC 2017 Training Programme on South-South Cooperation of Addressing Climate Change\u201d took place in Beijing in November, organized by Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences (CRAES), and implemented by China National Cleaner Production Center.\nThe seminars invited 57 participants from 32 countries. The participants serve in the areas of climate change, cleaner production, green \u0026amp; low-carbon development, energy conservation, environmental management and other related area in their own countries. Around 20 participants were enrolled through the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN).\nThe seminars aimed at sharing China\u2019s measures and achievements in addressing climate change and low-carbon development, and exhibiting China\u2019s advanced technologies and products, meanwhile, investigating the policy and technology requirements of participants\u2019 countries, creating cooperation opportunities between Chinese enterprises \u0026amp; research institutes and organizations form developing countries, promoting application of energy conservation and low-carbon technologies, and achieving sustainable development.\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2_5.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-12-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/14\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"China National Cleaner Production Center","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/designing-protected-areas-5\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDesigning protected areas\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Tanzania: Promoting the Sustainable Use of Solar Photovoltaic Technology","nid":"32742","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-tanzania-promoting-sustainable-use-solar-photovoltaic-technology","Body":"Tanzania\u2019s geographical location\u0026nbsp;gives\u0026nbsp;unique opportunity for a vibrant solar energy market. Solar energy has a lot of potential for application in lighting, heating, drying and generating electricity for productive uses. The growth of the local market has resulted in high inflow of PV products in Tanzania. However, the installers often lack the training to install reliable systems and most of the retail shops surveyed, offer contained products that are of sub-standard quality and do\u0026nbsp;not perform according to the specifications written in their data plates.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Climate and Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) through the National Designated Entity (NDE),\u0026nbsp;the Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), together with its Consortium partner the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is assisting Tanzania in promoting the sustainable use of solar photovoltaic technology. \u0026nbsp;A pilot-training workshop was held at the Morogoro Vocational Teacher\u2019s Training College in November,\u0026nbsp; involving 29 (19 women)\u0026nbsp;PV installers, retailers and technicians.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201dIn the majority of households, women tend to become the victims whenever there are power outages. When the power goes out, we men let the women worry about how to run the household\u201d, noted Anamringi Maro, the Principal of the college.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe results of the workshop will be used for developing recommendations for an accreditation program and training program for PV technicians\/installers as well as retailers and regional energy officers. As part of additional capacity building, a list of assorted solar PV equipment components have been donated to enable the Tanzania Renewable Energy Association to continue providing solar PV trainings.\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_10111.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-12-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/12\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/united-republic-tanzania-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited Republic of Tanzania\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Media: Enabling Climate Action With Technology Transfer","nid":"32739","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-enabling-climate-action-technology-transfer","Body":"The New Economy\nTechnologies are fundamental to combating global warming and building climate-resilient societies all over the world. While technological innovation is an important factor, there are already thousands of technologies available which have proven capacity to contribute to adaptation and mitigation goals. The key challenge is getting them deployed where they are most needed. This requires supportive policy and regulatory infrastructures, as well as a workforce with the capacity to manage and adapt them.\nTechnology transfer is a multifaceted and global challenge which requires the collective action of the UNFCCC, multilateral institutions, governments, civil society and the private sector. The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the operational arm of the climate Convention\u2019s Technology Mechanism, was created to strengthen this collective action as an integral part of the international climate architecture established by Parties to the Convention in 2010 and is a critical means to realizing the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC itself.\nThe CTCN is specifically tasked with supporting developing countries in their efforts to deploy transformative climate technologies as they seek to fulfill their national climate priorities. We work across the entire technology cycle, from technology identification and prioritization, through design and piloting, to deployment and scale-up, while strengthening the frameworks and conditions necessary to foster technology deployment in developing country markets.\n\nFor the full article, please visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_3152large.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-12-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/11\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/flood-proof-wells-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFlood proof wells\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/urban-infrastructure-development-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUrban infrastructure development\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in the Dominican Republic: Early Warning System in Every Pocket","nid":"32738","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-dominican-republic-early-warning-system-every-pocket","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with its partners the Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Dominican Institute for Integral Development (IDDI), has completed the technical assistance in Santo Domingo.\u0026nbsp; The Dominican Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources has requested Centre\u2019s assistance for measures to improve the effectiveness of early warning, due to the fact, that the inhabitants of the hazard-prone riverine areas of Santo Domingo have little access to general information on disaster risks, and remain unaware of imminent natural events that could inflict harm or damage to their districts.\nThe assistance consisted of an analysis of existing Early Warning Systems covering the area, mapping of the actors involved in these alert systems, as well as an analysis of the processes in place in the existing system. This was complimented by a study on requirements for introducing new information and communication technologies (especially smartphones and apps) for dissemination of early warnings to the public.\nAlthough the technical assistance\u0026nbsp;orginally\u0026nbsp;targeted the citizens of Santo Domingo and as a pilot area the inhabitants of the neighboring areas of the rivers Ozama and Isabela, proposals for improvement and technological solutions were developed to be\u0026nbsp;relevant for the whole country. Mexico has expressed interest in contributing to the process in the Dominican Republic.\nDuring the final workshop leading institutions presented the project to Dominican and regional representatives from Brazil, Colombia and\u0026nbsp;Mexico. This helped to ensure institutional support, South-South knowledge exchange and discuss the next steps. CTCN would\u0026nbsp;like to thank also the following partners:\u0026nbsp;Emergency Operations Center\u0026nbsp;(COE), Dominican Republic Civil Defense, National Institute for Hydraulic Resources (IDRHI)\u0026nbsp;and National Meteorological Service (ONAMET).\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/results_of_response_plan_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-12-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/07\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/early-warning-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEarly warning systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/early-warning-systems-communication-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEarly Warning Systems Communication\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Climate-Smart Agriculture Manual for Education in Zimbabwe","nid":"32723","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-smart-agriculture-manual-education-zimbabwe","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network together with its Consortium partner UNEP-DTU Partnership presents a training manual for Zimbabwe.\u0026nbsp;The country faces challenge\u00b4s in adapting its agriculture education and farmer training component to climate-smart technologies.\nThis training manual\u0026nbsp;aims to support the transformation of Zimbabwe\u0027s agriculture sector into a sustainable production system. It was designed to provide adequate and effective training on climate change issues to agricultural extension workers, so that they acquire the expertise to impart climate-smart agriculture practices to rural farmers and build resilience to climate change.\nClimate-Smart Agriculture Manual\u0026nbsp;\nFor other CTCN publications, please visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/climate_smart_agric_manual_cover.zimbabwe-page-001.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-12-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/01\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/zimbabwe-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EZimbabwe\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based-agricultural-extension-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity-based agricultural extension\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/farmer-field-schools-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFarmer field schools\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Mauritius: Strengthening Capacity in Beach Erosion Management","nid":"32721","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-mauritius-strengthening-capacity-beach-erosion-management","Body":"The representatives of Mauritius (Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Housing, Mauritius Oceanographic Institute, University of Mauritius, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Centre, Department of Continental Shelf and Maritime Zone Administration and Exploration, Fisheries division, Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity, and Environment and Sustainable Development, and local authorities) are currently participating at the Climate Technology Centre and Network training provided by CTCN Consortium member UNEP-DHI Partnership on shoreline management and coastal monitoring.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0022Continuous capacity development is very important and this training has enhanced our knowledge and skills on addressing coastal erosion issue including application of good practices\u0022, said\u0026nbsp;Mr. Ram Seenauth, from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development,\u0026nbsp;Integrated Coastal Zone Management Division.\nThis includes field training on beach inspection and profiling. The objective of the beach inspection is to determine the present state of the coastline, specifically:\n\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Support understanding of shoreline changes observed from image analysis\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Support understanding of coastal processes that are responsible for beach erosion\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Support development of beach erosion management plans\n\nThe inspection consists of:\n\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Recording the water level\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Document the beach profile\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Determine the coastal profile and observe the sediment \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Define the coastline position (high water mark)\nFor more information about this CTCN Technical assistance, please visit.\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/50451b94321b97ddbe56b6f2f19952c72c052c9025e2aea813pimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-11-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/30\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mauritius-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMauritius\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Nepal: Developing National Agroforestry Policy","nid":"32719","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-nepal-developing-national-agroforestry-policy","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with its partner is South Asia Regional Program of the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is working with Government of Nepal to develop its National Agroforestry Policy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nDuring 2016, Government of Nepal constituted an Inter-Ministerial Coordination Committee (IMCC) to coordinate and provide overall support to policy development. IMCC and ICRAF with support from CTCN organized a series of three consultation workshops in Nepal this November. Participants of these workshops represented stakeholders from the Government ministries and departments, research institutes and universities, farmers, farmers\u2019 associations and cooperatives, NGOs and INGOs, and service providers. \u0026nbsp;\nThese workshops focussed on how the policy would tackle current barriers that agroforestry practices are facing to be widely deployed in the country, including the:\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Absence of an institutional mechanism for coordination and convergence among the schemes\/ ministries to pursue agroforestry in a systematic manner\u0026nbsp;\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Lack of integrated farming systems approach\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Restrictive regulatory regime\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Liberalization of existing restrictive regulations\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Research, extension and capacity building at institutional and individual level\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Problem of quality planting material\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Lack of finance and insurance\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Considering agroforestry income as agriculture income (to avoid taxes on farmers)?\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Market access for agroforestry produce\n\u201cAgroforestry is very important for Nepal to improve livelihoods of small holders, and enhance their resilience to climate change. Nepal is facing the challenge of both the internal and external migration of youth leaving behind elders, women and children in villages. Thus, absence of work force in rural communities leads to under-utilization of agricultural land leading to reduced family income. Agroforestry can offer sustainable solution to such problems\u201d, said Dr. Bishwa Nath Oli, Secretary, Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation.\nDevelopment of National Agroforestry Policy is in line with the Nationally Determined Contributions (2016) and the Climate Change Policy (2011) of Nepal that identify forests and trees as extremely important to promote both the adaptation and mitigation to climate change, including agro-forestry.\nThe National Agroforestry Policy will provide an effective way to comprehensively use agroforestry and to enable communities to adapt to and mitigate climate change, and to strengthen the capacity of policy makers, researchers, extension workers, first and end users to implement and sustain the policy. It is expected that the policy will produce the following outcomes:\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Promote resilience farming systems to minimize the risks during extreme climatic events: drought, flood, and large scale pest and disease incidences.\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Support, encourage and expand tree plantation to integrate and compliment crop and livestock production aiming at increasing the total productivity, employment, and income.\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Support the efforts to maintain and increase forest\/ tree cover to ensure ecological stability, and Ensure availability of products like, fuel wood, fodder, timber and non-timber forest products to reduce pressure on natural forests.\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Facilitate investment and funding in agroforestry through Government, international agencies, and local and regional private sector\u0026nbsp;\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Promote linkages between agroforestry farmers and markets, industries, banks and insurance providers.\nWorkshops were also covered by local media:\u0026nbsp;\nhttp:\/\/kathmandupost.ekantipur.com\/news\/2017-11-05\/nepal-gearing-up-to-draft-agroforestry-policy.html\nhttp:\/\/gorkhapatraonline.com\/news\/47234\nhttp:\/\/ratopati.com\/story\/20222?utm_campaign=shareaholic\u0026amp;utm_medium=email_this\u0026amp;utm_source=email\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2a.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-11-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/29\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"World Agroforestry Centre","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agroforestry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgroforestry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nepal-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENepal\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Strengthening cooperation: Climate Technology Network Members in South Korea","nid":"32711","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/strengthening-cooperation-climate-technology-network-members-south-korea","Body":"CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen participated in a\u0026nbsp;workshop in Korea, organized by Green Technology Center, CTCN Network member, and hosted by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe participants discussed trends in climate technology cooperation under the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, global climate technology projects, as well as Korean climate technologies.\n\nSouth Korea is also one of the CTCN\u0027s donors.\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_5426.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-11-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/27\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/flood-proof-wells-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFlood proof wells\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/republic-korea\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERepublic of Korea\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Internship Announcement: Network","nid":"32709","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-internship-announcement-network","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking an intern, to be based at the CTCN Secretariat in Copenhagen, Denmark. Deadline for applications: 5 December.\nThe intern would work under the direct supervision of the Network and Capacity building Manager and the Network and Capacity Building Specialist.\nIntern is expected to support the delivery of CTCN\u0027s mandate by undertaking the following:\n\nConduct assessments and analyses of new network membership applications and propose recommendations to the CTCN Network and Capacity Building Manager;\nSupport in identifying potential new network members to the Climate Technology Network;\nSupport in the Network members\u0027 databases related to expertise, contact details, addresses and logos;\nSupport in outreach to the Network members by updating Newsletter mailing lists, sending information on engagement opportunities etc.;\nSupport in content population of the CTCN website\u0027s Network section in terms of\u0026nbsp; Network engagement data, network member\u0027s website profiles and technology expertise of the Network members;\nSupport in analyses related to the Network members\u0027 expertise;\nSupport in Network engagement activities;\nUndertake other operational activities of the CTCN as and when requested by the CTCN Network and Capacity Building Manager and the CTCN Network Specialist\n\nFor more information, please visit.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a0558_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-11-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/24\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"COP23 decision renews Climate Technology Centre hosting","nid":"32702","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/cop23-decision-renews-climate-technology-centre-hosting","Body":"The Conference of Parties agreed during its 23rd meeting in Bonn to renew the memorandum of understanding regarding the hosting of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) for the next four years. Following an independent review of the CTCN commissioned by the UNFCCC earlier this year, UN Environment and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will remain co-hosts of the Climate Technology Centre, in consultation with the CTCN Advisory Board.\n\u201cThe demand for technology assistance and capacity building is growing: we\u2019ve received 200 requests thus far from countries around the world. The vote of confidence expressed by the Parties will enable the Climate Technology Centre and Network to continue providing crucial assistance as countries strive to meet their climate change commitments and development goals\u201d, says Jukka Uosukainen, CTCN Director.\nThe Centre is supported by 400 network partners around the world. It mobilizes the expertise of these institutions and its hosting organizations to deliver tailored assistance to local government, civil society, academic\/research centres and national governments.\nIn its 2017 Progress Report, the Climate Technology Centre and Network describes the key types of technology-related assistance that developing countries are seeking as they strive to fulfill their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans.\nThe Progress Report provides numerous examples of the Centre\u2019s technology collaboration with countries over the last year, including its development of an Energy Efficiency Master Plan in Tonga, made possible through a new CTCN partnership with the Green Climate Fund. Aggregated data on the geographic and sectoral scope of technology demand is also presented. Updates on the Centre\u2019s capacity building and knowledge sharing activities, which focused on finance, gender-responsive technology transfer, innovation, and implementation of NDCs and Adaptation Plans, demonstrate how these initiatives provide a framework to support the Centre\u2019s technology assistance.\nFor more information, please visit:\u0026nbsp;UNFCCC Climate Technology Centre Sheds Light on Key Technology Needs of 73 Collaborating Countries\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ctcn_unenvironment2_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-12-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/13\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-adaptation-plan-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational Adaptation Plan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tonga\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETonga\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"WIPO Green Vacancy: Seeking consultants, project in Asia-Pacific Region. Deadline soon","nid":"32701","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/wipo-green-vacancy-seeking-consultants-project-asia-pacific-region-deadline","Body":"The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Green\u0026nbsp;is seeking a consultant(s) for a project on clean energy, air, water, and agriculture in the Asia-Pacific Region covering Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Viet Nam.\n\nThe project will aim to catalyze green tech transactions that respond to current needs in the region, in an environmentally sustainable way. To do so, the consultant(s) should meet two key objectives:\n\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;In phase one, identify specific technology needs related to energy, air, water, and agriculture in the region.\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;In phase two, match those needs with available green technologies.\n\nQualified individuals and organizations are invited to submit their applications with their expected daily remuneration rate in Swiss francs (daily rate) and CV if relevant, by November 26, 2017 to wipo.green@wipo.int with the following subject line: FIT Project Application. Both individuals and organizations may apply.\n\nFor more information, please visit here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9494.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-11-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/22\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"World Intellectual Property Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cambodia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECambodia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/indonesia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndonesia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nepal-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENepal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pakistan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPakistan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/philippines\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPhilippines\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sri-lanka\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESri Lanka\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/viet-nam\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EViet Nam\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"U.S. Business Coalition Delivers Distinguished Leadership Awards to Christiana Figueres,  Jukka Uosukainen and Jonathan Pershing","nid":"32699","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/us-business-coalition-delivers-distinguished-leadership-awards-christiana","Body":"At the 23rd Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) recognized the exemplary leadership of three individuals for their global service to the UNFCCC and constructive partnership with clean energy industries.\n\u201cIn honor of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy\u2019s 25th anniversary, our coalition wanted to recognize the leadership of three distinct individuals that have impacted the course of global action on climate change and clean energy.\u0026nbsp; We are inspired by their public service and look forward to working with them to help countries meet the goals of the Paris Agreement,\u201d commented BCSE president Lisa Jacobson.\nDuring the COP 23, the three BCSE Distinguished Leadership Awards were presented to:\n\nMs. Christiana Figueres, Convener, Mission 2020 and former UNFCCC Executive Secretary\nMr. Jukka Uosukainen, Director, Climate Technology Center \u0026amp; Network and former Special Envoy for Climate Change for Finland\nDr. Jonathan Pershing, Program Director of Environment at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Former Special Envoy for Climate Change, U.S. Department of State\n\nMr. Jukka Uosukainen, Director, Climate Technology Center \u0026amp; Network and former Special Envoy for Climate Change for Finland\n\u201cThere are already thousands of climate technologies available. The key challenge is getting them deployed in developing countries where they are most needed. The Climate Technology Centre and Network strives to mobilize global expertise to deliver the right solutions, knowledge, and financing, to achieve our common goals under the Paris Agreement. The private sector plays a critical role in this process. I would like to thank the Business Council for Sustainable Energy for their partnership in ensuring access to innovative, reliable and clean energy solutions.\u201d\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) connects developing countries with technology experts and financiers from around the world, identifying the best matches and then facilitating capacity building and technology transfer. As the implementing arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Technology Mechanism, the CTCN is hosted and managed by the UN Environment and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and supported by 400 network partners around the world. Almost 200 technology transfers are underway in more than 70 countries for sectors ranging from agriculture and energy to industry and transportation.\u0026nbsp; More than 33% of all incoming mitigation-related requests to CTCN focus on energy efficiency, 30% - on renewable energy.\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1011-2017-0628159436212496622.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-11-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/21\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Banja Luca receives \u20ac8.4 million loan from EBRD to fund construction of a new biomass energy plant based on CTCN energy analysis","nid":"32698","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/banja-luca-receives-84-million-loan-ebrd-fund-construction-new-biomass-energy","Body":"A new renewable power plant made up of 10 biomass boilers will heat homes and businesses in the second-largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, slashing emissions and air pollution while saving money.\nAt a ceremony held in Banja Luka City Hall,\u0026nbsp;the city secured loans worth \u20ac8.4 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in order to meet its share of a \u20ac17.8 million investment. This will be used to develop the new plant and establish a new district heating company in a joint venture with a private strategic partner. \u0026nbsp;Private equity will amount to 51% of the share, while the City remains in possession of the remaining 49%.\nThe ten new biomass boilers to be constructed will have a total generating capacity of 49 Megawatts \u2013 sufficient to heat more than twenty thousand homes and businesses in Banja Luka. The switch from oil to biomass will cut C02 emissions by 91% and sulphur dioxide emissions by 94%.\nThe transition also means that the amount of heavy fuel oil used to heat the city will plummet from 16,548 tonnes a year to less than 1,100 tonnes in 2018 and 900 tonnes by 2033, saving up to \u20ac900,000 in 2018 alone.\nThis rehabilitation project will also contribute to improved energy efficiency in the city by establishing a new district heating company and modernizing the existing substation within the network. By using biomass instead of heavy fuel oil, the project will furthermore contribute to greater use of local resources and improve resilience and energy access.\nUN Environment supported Banja Luka within the framework of the District Energy in Cities Initiative. Together with the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, a city-wide analysis was undertaken to assess the status of the district heating network.\nThis was then followed by a more detailed feasibility study carried out under the auspices of the District Energy in Cities Initiative, which is supported worldwide by the Global Environment Facility. The study was produced to confirm availability of a sustainable biomass supply, and identify and assess a detailed priority investment program.\nThis early support from the District Energy in Cities Initiative was a vital step for the project to develop successfully.\n\u201cI am proud to see Banja Luka become the first pilot city in the world to attract private investment and a loan from an international institution under the District Energy in Cities Initiative,\u201d said Jan Dusik, Head of UN Environment\u2019s Europe Office. \u201cAhead of the UN Environment Assembly, this is a real example of change that can be achieved in favour of citizens and the economy while fighting pollution. UN Environment stands ready to help others do the same\u201d.\nCombatting climate change with the promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energy is a key priority for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development,\u201d underlined Ian Brown, who heads the Bank\u2019s work in Bosnia and Herzegovina.\n\u201cOne of the major challenges here is to design projects which are environmentally meaningful and financially sound. The District Energy Systems Initiative is meeting this gap by preparing the market and building a pipeline of projects ready for investment. The bank has therefore joined forces with this UN Environment Initiative as a platform to scale investment in renewable energy projects and we look forward to replicating this approach in the region and with the bank\u2019s partner countries,\u201d Mr. Brown added.\n\u201cThe Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network strives to serve as a bridge to essential knowledge, technical assistance, and financing in order to assist countries with their green technology objectives. We are glad that our collaborative effort to modernise the district heating network will create significant energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements for the City of Banja Luka,\u201d said the Centre\u2019s Director Jukka Uosukainen.\nBanja Luka\u2019s heating network experiences significant losses during energy transport and end-use. Boilers used in the heating system currently have an average age of 35 years and significant heat losses occur in the distribution network. Meanwhile, poor insulation means that up to one third of the city\u2019s population is at risk of under-heating during the winter. District heating is also one of the biggest sources of GHG emissions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and a major cause of poor air quality, which is responsible for 44,000 years of life lost each year in the country.\nIn June 2017, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development cleared the technical and financial aspects of the project. The Bank will provide Banja Luka with a loan of \u20ac 8.347 million. Out of this amount, the city will invest \u20ac 7.497 million as an equity stake in the newly created District Heating Company named \u2018Eko Toplane\u2019 d.o.o. Banja Luka. The remaining \u20ac 767,000 is to be lent as a shareholder loan to the Company. This will be used as working capital for the initial purchase of biomass, while the \u20ac 83,470 will be used for the Front End Fee.\nThe transition to renewable sources will add to a transition to green economy through cost savings from wealth creation through reduced fossil fuel expenditure and generation of local tax revenue and local employment from jobs created in construction and operation of the new biomass plats, as well as in biomass supply chain, among other.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/bosnia._winter.2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-11-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/20\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/switch-fossil-fuel-biomass-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESwitch from fossil fuel to biomass\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHeating - Ventilation and Air Conditioning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/small-scale-combined-heat-and-power-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESmall-scale Combined Heat and Power\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/residential-water-heaters-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EResidential water heaters\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/district-heating-and-cooling-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDistrict heating and cooling\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Green Climate Fund and CTCN strengthen cooperation on technology to support Paris Agreement","nid":"32687","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/green-climate-fund-and-ctcn-strengthen-cooperation-technology-support-paris","Body":"From today, developing countries will have stronger technology and financial backing to help meet their commitments to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. This is thanks to a new agreement being signed between the Green Climate Fund and UN Environment, at the request of Parties to the Climate Convention.\n\nUnder the agreement, the Fund will collaborate with the Climate Technology Centre and Network to accelerate energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient developments.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0022This collaboration won\u2019t just reduce the risk of global warming,\u201d says Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, UN Environment Deputy Executive Director. \u201cIt will also reduce the related risks of migration, pollution, poverty and inequality, while creating jobs and economic opportunities.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe partners began working together earlier this year through the Green Climate Fund Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme that has approved funding to support the governments of Ghana, Myanmar, Palestine and Tonga in advancing green technology initiatives to be delivered by the Climate Technology Centre.\n\nPa Ousman Jarju, Director of the Green Climate Fund\u2019s Country Programming Division, said \u201cit is essential the resources we deploy are well targeted to the needs of recipient countries.\u201d \u201cOnly by our respective organisations working closely together can we ensure this happens,\u201d he added.\n\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network is the implementing arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Technology Mechanism. It is hosted and managed by UN Environment and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and supported by 400 network partners around the world.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Green Climate Fund (GCF) is an operating entity of the Financial Mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement, dedicated to supporting global efforts to respond to the challenge of climate change.\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/22_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-11-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/13\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/air-quality-management-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAir quality management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/myanmar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMyanmar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tonga\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETonga\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UN Climate Change News: Senegal Taps UN Tech Mech to Cut Energy Costs","nid":"32685","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-climate-change-news-senegal-taps-un-tech-mech-cut-energy-costs","Body":"UN Climate Change News, Bonn, Nov 7 \u2013 Senegal is cutting its energy costs and reducing emissions at the same time by tapping into coordinated support from an increasingly effective international technology network under the UN Climate Change Convention.\nThe country\u2019s project to raise industrial energy efficiency through the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism network is helping it achieve electricity savings of almost 440,000 MWh over the next 8 years, which is part of the national climate plan it submitted under the 2015 Paris Agreement.\nThe mechanism\u2019s comprehensive support across research, policy, funding sources and implementation helps countries realize the climate action they have put in these plans \u2013 known as nationally determined contributions. It already has a proven track-record of making climate technology action a reality to the benefit of both people and planet and is open to requests from all developing countries.\nAt COP23 in Bonn, the Technology Mechanism is showing how it is supporting countries to accelerate climate technology development in 2017 at the CTCN and TEC exhibition space.\u0026nbsp;And you can follow updates on climate technology in Twitter through #climatetech!\nTranslating National Priorities into Action\nSenegal first took advantage of a UN Technology Needs Assessment, which identified that while its growing industrial sector accounts for only 0.2% of energy consumers, it represents 36% of national energy consumption.\nThis clearly showed that readily available options for energy and resource efficiency offered a great potential for energy savings in the sector.\nThis is where the Technology Mechanism stepped in to provide the next step of concrete support.\nThe mechanism consists of two complementary bodies: the Technology Executive Committee (TEC), which delivers policy recommendations, and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), that provides technical assistance.\nThe Senegalese government took action and contacted the CTCN to support local industries implement energy efficient solutions and better utilize waste and by-products.\n\u201cWe first had to identify the technologies. The CTCN, through its wide network, not only helped us to find the right experts to develop those technologies, it also assisted us in identifying financial partners to support technology implementation\u201d, said Professor Issakha Youm, Senegal\u2019s National Designated Entity for liason with the UN technology network.\nIn response to Senegal\u00b4s request, the centre then harnessed the expertise of the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), as well as partners ENDA Energie (of Senegal) and Swiss-based Sofies SA.\nThey are all now supporting Senegal to introduce relevant cutting edge technologies for key industrial sectors, including integrated efficiencies across the country\u2019s Diamniadio Industrial Park. This will enable integrated energy and resource use by various industries so that by-products of one sector can be utilized by another for energy and production use.\nIn this way, Senegal\u2019s industrial sector is improving its energy efficiency, productivity and competitiveness.\nPolicy Support for Climate Technology\nThe UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) works in tandem with the CTCN by focusing on policies that can be used and implemented by countries. It works by bringing together global experts from diverse backgrounds, to identify policies that can address some of the most challenging climate technology questions.\nIn a thematic dialogue held by the Committee earlier this year, experts concluded that industrial energy efficiency has a greenhouse gas reduction potential that is equivalent to that of renewable technologies.\nMany ideas and approaches on how countries are improving efficiency in industries were presented. For instance, participants considered the experiences and lessons learned from South Africa\u2019s industrial energy efficiency programmes.\nFollowing the thematic dialogue, TEC published policy recommendations to COP23 on industrial energy efficiency and a policy brief identifying how countries can accelerate sustainable development by focusing on this sector.\nThe recommendations include tailored summaries of actions that different stakeholders, including financial institutions, international organizations, industries and domestic policy makers can undertake to boost energy efficiency.\nBridging the Technology Gap\nThe TEC work also includes linking developing country technology goals with finance and private sector initiatives. In this regard, the TEC and the CTCN are working with the Green Climate Fund and relevant stakeholders to support the implementation of these technologies and to ensure that the many investment opportunities in NDCs come to life.\nFor instance, the Green Climate Fund and CTCN are collaborating with the government of Tonga to develop an energy efficiency master plan for the small island state.\nThe Technology Mechanism \u2013 Further Details \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nThe UNFCCC Technology Mechanism works to enhance climate technology action through two complementary bodies: the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). Read their joint annual report for 2017.\nThe TEC, as the policy arm of the Technology Mechanism, analyses technology policy issues and provides recommendations to support countries in effecting low-emission and climate resilient development. It consists of 20 technology experts from around the world. The Committee has developed key policy recommendations on innovation, energy efficiency and mitigation and it has published three briefs on South-South cooperation, industrial energy efficiency and innovation.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) connects developing countries with technology experts and financiers from around the world, identifying the best matches and providing capacity building and climate technology transfer. The CTCN is working with 73 countries to provide technology solutions and support, and provides access to thousands of climate technology publications, webinars and tools.\nThe Centre is co-hosted by UN Environment and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and supported by 400 network partners around the world.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a0944.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-11-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/09\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industrial-solid-waste-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustrial solid waste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tonga\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETonga\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/south-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESouth Africa\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/integration-green-spaces-planning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIntegration of green spaces in planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/permeable-parking-lots-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPermeable parking lots\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Vacancy: National Expert in Malawi","nid":"32659","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-national-expert-malawi","Body":"The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), a Consortium Partner of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN),\u0026nbsp;is seeking a national consultant from Malawi to support the implementation of the CTCN Incubator Programme, conducted by CSIR in the country. The deadline for applications is Friday 10 November 2017.\u0026nbsp;\n\nA consultant is required to conduct an analysis of Malawi\u2019s NDC and other planning documents to facilitate linkages and consultations with key national actors; to identify priority sectors and technologies for adaptation and mitigation; to support the organization of national consultations to prioritise a technology for the development of a technology roadmap; and support the work of the technology expert who will develop a roadmap by facilitating contacts with national stakeholders. The consultant will work in close collaboration with Malawi\u2019s National Designated Entity, CSIR international experts and with the CTCN capacity-building team.\u0026nbsp;\n\nExpected deliverables include:\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Final list of priority climate technologies \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Final list of climate change stakeholders\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Final agenda and participants list for national consultations\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Final briefs on priority climate technologies\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Final presentation including summary of each climate technology brief\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Final report of national consultations\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Inputs and feedback on technology roadmap\nAs part of its capacity building services, the CTCN created the Incubator Programme to support Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to strengthen institutional capacities and identify technology priorities to achieve adaptation and mitigation targets, with support from international technology experts. The Incubator Programme helps LDCs bring together key national stakeholders around the National Designated Entities\u0026nbsp;to identify and prioritise specific technology actions for NDC implementation through the development of a technology roadmap.\nInstructions on how to apply can be found on CSIR website: https:\/\/www.csir.co.za\/tenders\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/zambia4.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-11-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/06\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/malawi-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMalawi\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNFCCC Climate Technology Centre Sheds Light on Key Technology Needs of 73 Collaborating Countries","nid":"32630","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unfccc-climate-technology-centre-sheds-light-key-technology-needs-73","Body":"CTCN 2017 Progress Report Launched\n\nIn its 2017 Progress Report, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) describes the key types of technology-related assistance that developing countries are seeking as they strive to fullfill their Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans. \u0026nbsp;The report also explores how the CTCN is building new bridges to financing and laying the groundwork for sustained uptake of technologies through collective action on several important fronts.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cTechnology is crucial in accelerating climate action on the ground, but it\u2019s not just about windmills and solar panels. Technologies of all kinds are helping us to lower emissions, increase resilience, and develop sustainably. Making technology transfer work for countries requires getting all of the necessary elements in place\u201d, says Jukka Uosukainen, CTCN Director.\n\nThe Progress Report provides numerous examples of the Centre\u2019s technology collaboration with countries over the last year, including its development of an Energy Efficiency Master Plan in Tonga, made possible through a new CTCN partnership with the Green Climate Fund. Aggregated data on the geographic and sectoral scope of technology demand is also presented. Updates on the CTCN\u2019s capacity building and knowledge sharing activities, which focused on finance, gender-responsive technology transfer, innovation, and implementation of NDCs and Adaptation Plans, demonstrate how these initiatives provide a framework to support the Centre\u2019s technology assistance.\u0026nbsp;\n\nHow it works: the CTCN technology support process\nCountries working towards energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development convey their technology requests for capacity building and technical assistance through their National Designated Entities to the Climate Technology Centre. \u0026nbsp;The CTCN then mobilizes relevant technology experts from a global network of almost 400 technology institutions to design and deliver a customized solution. Technology assistance spans numerous technology sectors from agriculture and forestry, to disaster preparedness and industrial development, to water and waste management.\n\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is the implementing arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Technology Mechanism. The Centre is hosted and managed by UN Environment and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and supported by 400 network partners around the world. The Centre utilizes the expertise of these institutions to deliver technical assistance and capacity building at the request of developing countries.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nDownload Progress Report 2017\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/progressreport.finalfile-001aaaaaaaaaaaa_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-11-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/02\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New Publication: 102 Water Technologies for Climate Change Adaptation","nid":"32626","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-102-water-technologies-climate-change-adaptation","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), UN Environment - DHI Centre and the UNEP DTU Partnership present a new publication: \u0022Climate change adaptation technologies for water\u0022, a practitioner\u0027s guide to adaptation technologies for increased water sector resilience.\nThe publication includes 102 adaptation technologies for building resilience to climate change induced hazards in the water sector. It provides a comprehensive overview of specific water adaptation technologies and techniques that address challenges resulting from climate change and help to build adaptive capacity. Water\u0026nbsp; technologies are divided into six parts categorized according to six climate change challenges they address: climate risks and uncertainty; too little water; too much water; water pollution; sea level rise; disaster preparedness.\n\nThe cornerstone of this guide is the water adaptation technology taxonomy, systematizing the most pressing climate change challenges in water sector, and their corresponding water adaptation technologies.\nThe publication also includes an introduction to several approaches to selection and prioritization of adaptation technologies.\u0026nbsp;\nDownload the publication or browse the chapters.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/cc_adaptation_technologies_for_water_page_01.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-11-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/01\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-pollution-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater pollution\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at COP23 (presentations and pictures)","nid":"32608","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-cop23-presentations-and-pictures","Body":"During COP23, the Centre provided country Parties and other stakeholders with a platform to discuss progress and trends in technology transfer in terms of bridging gaps between countries\u0027 technology planning and the innovators and financiers implementing technology solutions. Below, you\u0027ll find a selection of presentations from various CTCN events at COP23. In addition, the CTCN partnered with the UNFCCC Women and Gender Constituency\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) to host a workshop on\u0026nbsp;Up-scaling gender-just climate solutions: learning and best practice sharing.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is mandated by the Conference of\u0026nbsp;Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC to promote the accelerated development and transfer of climate technologies at the request of developing countries for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development together with partners. During COP23, Parties approved the continued hosting of the Climate Technology Centre by UN Environment and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).\nCOP 23\u0026nbsp;PICTURE GALLERY\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_2628.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-11-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/20\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tonga\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETonga\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/fodder-crops-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFodder crops\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/hybrid-electric-vehicles-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHybrid electric vehicles\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industrial-solid-waste-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustrial solid waste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/farmer-field-schools-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFarmer field schools\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation-pulp-and-paper-industry-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation in the pulp and paper industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tidal-energy-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETidal energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/electric-vehicles-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EElectric vehicles\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Media: Fifteen West African Countries to Build a Gender-Just Energy System","nid":"32604","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-fifteen-west-african-countries-build-gender-just-energy-system","Body":"Copenhagen Post\nEnergy poverty is high in West Africa: less than half of the population has access to electricity and women\u2019s potential as active participants in the energy sector has been underutilised. However, fifteen West African countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo) are now putting women at the forefront of a new energy strategy to develop and enable increased access to climate friendly energy throughout the region.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThese countries requested help from the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), co-hosted by UNIDO and UN Environment, to develop and harness the capacity of the region\u2019s women and men (as policy makers, entrepreneurs, and researchers) to adopt a gender-responsive approach to improving energy access that combines solutions to both reduce carbon emissions and strengthen capacity to respond to climate change impacts.\u0026nbsp;\nTargeting gender equality and women\u2019s economic empowerment is not only important from the perspective of realising women\u2019s rights but is also smart economics. Women are key agents of change and when women and men are equal, economies grow faster; less people remain in poverty, and the overall well-being of people increases.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cFor energy to be fully addressed in the region, it\u0026nbsp;is necessary to include women as active agents of change who possess unique knowledge and skills to be acknowledged and utilised in the development of energy and environmental resilience,\u201d says Jukka Uosukainen, CTCN Director.\n\nThe CTCN delivers technology assistance at the request of developing countries as they strive to develop energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient societies. In order to provide expertise on a broad range of technology issues (from agriculture and energy to transport and waste management), the Centre mobilizes a global network of almost 400 technology companies and institutions to design and deliver customized solutions for countries.\u0026nbsp;\n\nIn response to the West African request, the CTCN partnered with the Economic Community of West African States Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), the Private Financing Advisory Network (co-hosted by UNIDO and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership) and Partners for Innovation to provide capacity building, investment promotion and business development in the region.\u0026nbsp;\n\nOne key aspect of the collaboration is working with women entrepreneurs to develop commercially viable energy projects and to provide coaching on technical and financial skills needed to be competitive as energy producers and suppliers.\u0026nbsp;\n\nUpon the completion of the coaching phase, the projects will be introduced to interested investors, and receive follow-up support and deal-making facilitation. PFAN and CTCN will work closely with female-led climate and clean energy businesses in the region to leverage their expertise as agents of change.\n\n\u201cBeyond the vulnerabilities resulting from differing gender roles, women can be key drivers for for sustainable energy as consumers, producers, intermediaries, researchers and influencers of the sustainable energy future,\u201d says Monica Maduekwe from ECREEE.\n\nBy engaging with entrepreneurs, energy and environment ministries, civil society, industry and research institutions in the region, West Africa is laying the groundwork for increased access to affordable, reliable and sustainable forms of energy. Energy improvements will also reduce the burden of household chores typically assigned to women, thus allowing them to engage in productive activities leading not only to their empowerment but also to creating equality among genders. In turn, gender mainstreamed energy initiatives are more effective and more likely to achieve a sustainable impact, since understanding female energy usage facilitates more comprehensive and long-term energy solutions for inclusive growth and development.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dscn0114_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-10-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/30\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/niger-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENiger\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nigeria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENigeria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sierra-leone-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESierra Leone\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Centroam\u00e9rica desarrolla proyectos tecnol\u00f3gicos para enfrentar el cambio clim\u00e1tico","nid":"32602","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/centroam-rica-desarrolla-proyectos-tecnol-gicos-para-enfrentar-el-cambio-clim","Body":"Los pa\u00edses de Centroam\u00e9rica y la Rep\u00fablica Dominicana trabajan en la identificaci\u00f3n y definici\u00f3n de proyectos tecnol\u00f3gicos de adaptaci\u00f3n y mitigaci\u00f3n al cambio clim\u00e1tico con la aspiraci\u00f3n de canalizar apoyo t\u00e9cnico y financiero en cuatro \u00e1reas prioritarias para la regi\u00f3n: eficiencia energ\u00e9tica, movilidad el\u00e9ctrica, eficiencia h\u00eddrica y resiliencia costera.\nCentroam\u00e9rica es una regi\u00f3n geogr\u00e1ficamente vulnerable a los efectos del cambio clim\u00e1tico y en los \u00faltimos a\u00f1os ha sufrido el impacto de intensos per\u00edodos de lluvia y sequ\u00eda que amenazan la vida y la seguridad alimentaria de millones de personas y causan cada a\u00f1o p\u00e9rdidas millonarias por da\u00f1os materiales.\n\u201cLa crisis h\u00eddrica, especialmente en el corredor seco centroamericano, afecta la producci\u00f3n agr\u00edcola, el desarrollo de las comunidades y las fuentes de energ\u00eda. En general, estimamos\u0026nbsp;que Latinoam\u00e9rica perder\u00e1 alrededor de 25% de su generaci\u00f3n hidroel\u00e9ctrica por falta de agua de aqu\u00ed a 2040, de ah\u00ed la importancia de la eficiencia energ\u00e9tica para maximizar el uso de recursos y disminuir el consumo\u201d, dijo el Coordinador de Cambio Clim\u00e1tico para Latinoam\u00e9rica y el Caribe de ONU Medio Ambiente, Gustavo M\u00e1\u00f1ez.\nCon miras a concretar iniciativas en las que la tecnolog\u00eda pueda contribuir a reducir emisiones contaminantes y mitigar los efectos de un clima cambiante, los representantes de los Gobiernos de la regi\u00f3n trabajan con ONU Medio Ambiente y el Banco Centroamericano de Integraci\u00f3n Econ\u00f3mica (BCIE)\u0026nbsp; en el taller\u0026nbsp;Soluciones Clim\u00e1ticas a trav\u00e9s de Tecnolog\u00eda y Financiamiento en Centroam\u00e9rica, del 18 al 20 de octubre, en Panam\u00e1.\nLos proyectos potenciales podr\u00e1n contar con la asistencia del Centro y Red\u0026nbsp;de\u0026nbsp;Tecnolog\u00eda\u0026nbsp;del\u0026nbsp;Clima (CTCN, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s), uno de los brazos operativos de la Convenci\u00f3n Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Clim\u00e1tico, y con el apoyo del BCIE para canalizar recursos financieros a trav\u00e9s del Fondo Verde para el Clima.\n\u201cTodo lo que hagamos tiene que considerar al clima y por eso el Banco tiene un firme compromiso con la sostenibilidad. Esta es una regi\u00f3n con una riqueza ambiental que debemos preservar para las generaciones venideras\u201d, dijo en la inauguraci\u00f3n del taller Ra\u00fal Castaneda, representante del BCIE en El Salvador.\nEl BCIE ha financiado 38% de la capacidad energ\u00e9tica instalada de Centroam\u00e9rica a partir de fuentes renovables y tambi\u00e9n es pionero regional en la emisi\u00f3n de bonos verdes. Con su reciente acreditaci\u00f3n ante el Fondo Verde para el Clima, el banco est\u00e1 listo para apoyar a los pa\u00edses socios a enfrentar los efectos del cambio clim\u00e1tico.\nEl taller de soluciones clim\u00e1ticas es adem\u00e1s una oportunidad para que los pa\u00edses unan esfuerzos y aborden varios de sus desaf\u00edos comunes de forma coordinada.\nEstas jornadas de trabajo permitir\u00e1n que los Estados Miembros del Sistema de la Integraci\u00f3n Centroamericana (SICA) ejecuten iniciativas tecnol\u00f3gicas de forma conjunta y participen en intercambios de conocimiento con econom\u00edas m\u00e1s grandes de la regi\u00f3n, sostuvo Manfredi Caltagirone, enlace entre ONU Medio Ambiente y el CTCN.\nEl taller, que tambi\u00e9n cuenta con el apoyo de la Agencia Espa\u00f1ola de Cooperaci\u00f3n Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID), incluir\u00e1 paneles t\u00e9cnicos en las cuatro \u00e1reas cr\u00edticas de trabajo, con la participaci\u00f3n de expertos, empresas privadas de vanguardia como Mabe y Volvo, y ministros de distintas carteras, lo que permitir\u00e1 articular las pol\u00edticas y los objetivos clim\u00e1ticos en las agendas de obras p\u00fablicas, finanzas, transporte o energ\u00eda.\nEl evento finalizar\u00e1 el pr\u00f3ximo viernes, cuando las autoridades podr\u00e1n asistir a reuniones bilaterales que les permitan concretar sus proyectos y hojas de ruta.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/colombia8.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-10-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/26\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/el-salvador\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEl Salvador\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"5 New CTCN\/UNIDO Calls for Proposals: Technology Transfer in Gambia, Guinea, Panama, Paraguay and Zimbabwe","nid":"32598","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/5-new-ctcnunido-calls-proposals-technology-transfer-gambia-guinea-panama","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for 5 seperate technical assistance projects:\n\nRecycling of organic waste for energy and smallholder livelihood in Gambia\nSupport with awareness raising and training of local technicians on manufacturing techniques for metal-ceramic fire places in Guinea\nAccelerating the transition to sustainable mobility and low carbon emissions in Panama city\nApplication of environmental flows and river basin management framework for the Tebicuary river priority basin in Paraguay\nPiloting rapid uptake of industrial energy efficiency and efficient water utilization in the industrial sector in Zimbabwe\n\nPlease note, these projects are unrelated. Interested parties may submit proposals for one to all five of the projects, but each requires a separate submission process. The completed offers must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal \u0026nbsp;https:\/\/procurement.unido.org \u0026nbsp;by 23 November 2017, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\u0026nbsp; Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\u0026nbsp;\n\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a CTCN \u0026nbsp;network \u0026nbsp;member, \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;may \u0026nbsp;bid \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;implementation \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;technical \u0026nbsp;assistance, \u0026nbsp;subject \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;condition \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;submit \u0026nbsp;your \u0026nbsp;completed application \u0026nbsp;for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and your application is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n\nClimate Technology Network application\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/transport._panama._world_bank_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-10-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/24\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Workshop in Panama: Climate solutions through technology and financing in Central America","nid":"32591","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/workshop-panama-climate-solutions-through-technology-and-financing-central","Body":"The aim of the workshop is to support countries in achieving the objectives established in their NDCs through the identification of priority areas of intervention, the most appropriate technologies for mitigation and adaptation, and the concrete programmes and project initiatives to be implemented.\nSpecific objectives:\n\nTo verify priorities at national and regional level through the analysis of NDCs and other CC strategies, policies, etc.\nTo identify the most appropriate technologies to work in prioritized areas.\nTo identify opportunities, barriers and key actors to implement identified technologies.\nTo draft concepts of specific programmes and projects at both country and regional level to be implemented in order to address climate changes challenges and submitted to the Green Climate Fund for financing.\nTo identify technical support and funding needs for the implementation and scale-up of the most relevant technologiesf the most relevant technologies\n\nThe event was organized by the CTCN,\u0026nbsp;UN Environment\u0026nbsp;and the Central American Bank for Economic Integration.\nInformation in Spanish.\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img-0059.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-10-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/19\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/central-america\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECentral America\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/storm-surge-barriers-and-closure-dams-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStorm surge barriers and closure dams\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Video: Top 5 sectors countries seek CTCN climate technology from","nid":"32576","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/video-top-5-sectors-countries-seek-ctcn-climate-technology","Body":"What are the top 5 sectors in which countries are seeking climate technologies as they put the Paris Agreement into action?\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/screen_shot_2017-10-19_at_14.57.28.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-10-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/18\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"External Call for Proposals: Procurement of electric school buses and charging stations in Antigua and Barbuda","nid":"32575","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/external-call-proposals-procurement-electric-school-buses-and-charging","Body":"This Electric School Bus Pilot in Antigua initiative will be one of the first public sector electric vehicle initiatives in the Caribbean region. \u0026nbsp;The Department of Environment\u0026nbsp;is looking for proposals of electric school buses and charging stations in Antigua and Barbuda.\n\nScope\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;of Work:\n1. Proposed cost of purchasing two electric school buses with 40-seater capacity and driving range greater than 60 miles;\n2. Proposed cost of purchasing and installing two charging stations for the buses; to be installed at the East Bus Station and the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board in Herbert\u2019s Estate. Charging stations should have a built-in meter for ease of data collection;\n3. Proposed annual maintenance schedule and operational cost for the vehicles, inclusive of life expectancy of battery life;\n4. Proposed cost of training mechanics within the Government service or relevant Ministry for the maintenance of the vehicles; and\n5. Proposed cost of training bus drivers on management of the vehicles.\nThe deadline for submission is November 13, 2017. \nPLEASE NOTE, this is not the CTCN call for proposals.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/bus.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-10-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/17\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/antigua-and-barbuda-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAntigua and Barbuda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/batteries-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBatteries\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/farmer-field-schools-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFarmer field schools\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/fuel-cell-technologies-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFuel cell technologies\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pasture-management-4\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPasture management\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Indonesia: Hydrodynamic modelling for flood reduction and climate resilient infrastructure development pathways in Jakarta","nid":"32574","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-indonesia-hydrodynamic-modelling-flood-reduction-and-climate-resilient","Body":"Land subsidence, sea level rise, and increasing precipitation will increase river flood risk in Jakarta from 2015 to 2030 by 180%. The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is working with the Jakarta Research Council, the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the private sector and other stakeholders to develop a hydrodynamic modelling system that is now being used to map flooding causes and vulnerability in the city.\n\nCTCN assistance:\n\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;The development of a high resolution hydrodynamic model for a pilot project area in Jakarta that is capable of producing flood levels under differing climate and\/or engineering scenarios;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;A series of recommendations aimed at local authorities to reduce flooding risks;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;Designing a strategy to attract financing for broader\u0026nbsp; hydrodynamic modelling and to take action on the recommendations.\n\nDuring the workshop, which took place in Jakarta, the Indonesian officials shared their experience\u0026nbsp;and a roadmap to expand the project with other major coastal cities in Asia, thus multiplying the potential effect of this flood risk-reduction initiative.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_0111.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-10-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/16\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/flow-through-dam-flood-control-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFlow-through dam for flood control\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Winners of 2017 UN Climate Solutions Awards Announced","nid":"32570","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/winners-2017-un-climate-solutions-awards-announced","Body":"Nineteen ground-breaking initiatives from around the world were announced today as recipients of the United Nations \u2018Momentum for Change\u2019 Climate Solutions Award. The winners underline how Global Climate Action, in support of governments\u2019 national plans, is accelerating two years after the Paris Agreement was universally adopted.\nRepresentatives from the following three winning activities spoke about their innovative solutions at a special event in Berlin, Germany, on October 12:\n\nA women-led, eco-fashion business that addresses climate change by recycling fabric waste to produce clothing collections, while providing jobs for disadvantaged female workers;\nA partnership between TerraCylce, SUEZ, and Procter \u0026amp; Gamble that removes plastic from beaches and uses it to create shampoo bottles made with 25% of the reclaimed beach plastic;\nThe leading British retailer Marks \u0026amp; Spencer, who implemented a sustainable strategy that allowed them to achieve carbon neutrality for worldwide operations in 2014.\n\nOther winners include a financial corporation in South Africa that leveraged private-sector capital to develop and construct the world\u2019s first large-scale concentrated solar power plant; a credit card company in South\nKorea where users are rewarded with points when they act sustainably; and, an easy-to-use ICT tool to help farmers make climate-smart decisions in Colombia and Honduras. Further winners include the first winery in California to operate on 100% renewable energy, and a company that brings solar energy to remote medical centers in Africa, which in turn helps save lives during childbirth.\nThe Momentum for Change initiative, spearheaded by the UN Climate Change secretariat, shines light on some of the most innovative, scalable and practical examples of what people across the globe are doing to\ncombat climate change. Selected initiatives, called \u2018Lighthouse Activities,\u2019 demonstrate the unprecedented amount of climate action happening around the world.\u0026nbsp;\n\nPatricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change, said: \u201cI want to congratulate this year\u2019s award winners. Their passion, creativity and positive impacts on the ground are extraordinary, real-world examples of how the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the wider SDGs is happening at all scales, across all countries and across all sectors of society.\n\u201cWe know that to meet our shared goals, ambition needs to be raised over the years and decades to come. These Lighthouse Activities provide direct inspiration to others\u2014from developed and developing countries\nalike\u2014to be agents of change that can catalyze communities and countries go further, faster, together,\u201d she added.\nThe 19 winning activities fall within one of Momentum for Change\u2019s five focus areas: Women for Results, Financing for Climate Friendly Investment, ICT Solutions, Planetary Health, and Climate Neutral Now. All\n19 activities will be showcased at a series of special events during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP23) in Bonn, Germany (6 November to 17 November 2017).\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/momentumforchange2017.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-10-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/13\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/germany\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGermany\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Vietnam: Exploring Rice Husk Valorisation in the Mekong Delta Region (photos)","nid":"32565","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vietnam-exploring-rice-husk-valorisation-mekong-delta-region-photos","Body":"Vietnam depends on coal as its main energy source, which comes either from the north of the country or has to be imported to meet\u0026nbsp;demand. Alternative, locally produced fuel sources could increase energy self-sufficiency and foster development of a local energy sector. Rice husks represent\u0026nbsp;a strong\u0026nbsp;potential in terms of organic material to be used as an energy source. With an estimated production of 44 million tons of paddy rice in 2013, approximately 7 million tons of rice husks are available (or to be disposed of if unutilized) in terms of potentially usable biomass.\n\nThe Vietnam Cleaner Production Center (VNCPC) asked for\u0026nbsp;assistance from the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) on unfolding potential of bio-waste conversion projects with a relevant and concrete impact, and exploring options for scaling-up such work\u0026nbsp;in the rice sector, as well as for thermal energy demand in other sectors.\u0026nbsp;The project was implemented by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV), a Climate Technology Network member.\n\nThe recent closing workshop on this technical assistance attracted 40 representatives from rice mills, technology\u0026nbsp;companies, researchers and investors. In her opening remarks, Ms. Hoang Mai Van Anh from Vietnam office of CTCN\u0027s co-host, the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO),\u0026nbsp;said: \u201cThe CTCN provides technical assistance in response to requests submitted by developing countries via their nationally-selected focal points, or National Designated Entities (NDEs). The aim of this technical assistance is to explore various routes of rice husk valorisation that can minimise bio-waste and improve overall economic performance of rice mills while at the same time reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions\u201d.\n\nDuring the workshop, participants also had two site visits: to a Japanese insulation company, which is producing insulation materials made from rice husk ash, and another company, which described their\u0026nbsp;business plan for rice\u0026nbsp;husk briquetting.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cThe impact can be enormous when such solutions\u0026nbsp;are implemented. Biochar produced from rice husk, for example, can help Vietnam to maintain or even increase agricultural yields but also protect the soil against the adverse impacts of climate change. Amorphous silica ash from rice husk on the other hand has the potential to substitute importation of silica fume, an expensive admixture used to improve the properties of concrete\u201d, concluded Mr. Eric Buysman, technical leader at SNV.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/rice_husk_transportation_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-10-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/10\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biomass-power-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiomass power\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/rice-cultivation-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERice cultivation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/viet-nam\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EViet Nam\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Finalizan intercambios de conocimientos y experiencias en adaptaci\u00f3n local al cambio clim\u00e1tico en Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe","nid":"32530","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/finalizan-intercambios-de-conocimientos-y-experiencias-en-adaptaci-n-local-al","Body":"ONU Medio Ambiente, a trav\u00e9s de su \u201cPortal Regional para la Transferencia de Tecnolog\u00edas y la Acci\u00f3n frente al Cambio Clim\u00e1tico en Latino Am\u00e9rica y el Caribe\u201d (REGATTA), con el apoyo de la Red Global de Adaptaci\u00f3n (GAN) y la Red y Centro de Tecnolog\u00eda para el Clima (CTCN), lanz\u00f3 una convocatoria regional para seleccionar propuestas de intercambio de conocimientos y experiencias sobre adaptaci\u00f3n local al cambio clim\u00e1tico para Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe.\u0026nbsp;\nEl objetivo de los intercambios era conectar a profesionales que trabajaran en temas de adaptaci\u00f3n para promover el aprendizaje entre pares y el intercambio de experiencias y buenas pr\u00e1cticas. En particular, esta iniciativa pretend\u00eda facilitar el flujo de conocimientos en adaptaci\u00f3n a nivel local en la regi\u00f3n a trav\u00e9s de un dialogo efectivo en terreno, que permitiera a los participantes visibilizar procesos e intercambiar experiencias para fortalecer capacidades individuales y organizacionales.\nEl primer intercambio de doble v\u00eda enmarcado dentro de esta iniciativa en Latino Am\u00e9rica y el Caribe se dio entre el Centro de Investigaciones en Alimentaci\u00f3n y Desarrollo (CIAD) y el Ministerio de Medio Ambiente de la Rep\u00fablica de Chile entre el 5 y el 9 de Junio en Mazatl\u00e1n, M\u00e9xico y posteriormente en \u0026nbsp;Santiago de Chile y la regi\u00f3n del Biob\u00edo en Chile del 3 al 7 de Julio del 2017. Su principal objetivo fue intercambiar experiencias sobre concientizaci\u00f3n y gobernanza ambiental, y conformaci\u00f3n de redes colaborativas e implementaci\u00f3n de metodolog\u00edas de diagn\u00f3stico participativo y gesti\u00f3n ambiental para fortalecer capacidades locales de adaptaci\u00f3n al cambio clim\u00e1tico.\nEl segundo intercambio se dio entre La fundaci\u00f3n Ecoh\u00e1bitats y la Comunidad de Municipios de la Ruya Maya MANSCORSARIC del 26 al 30 de junio en la regi\u00f3n del Cauca, Colombia y posteriormente del 31 de julio al 4 de agosto del 2017 en Copan Ruinas, Honduras. Ambas organizaciones forman parte del proyecto liderado por el Programa de Investigaci\u00f3n de CGIAR en Cambio Clim\u00e1tico, Agricultura y Seguridad Alimentaria (CCAFS), con apoyo t\u00e9cnico del Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT) y el Centro Agron\u00f3mico Tropical de Investigaci\u00f3n y Ense\u00f1anza (CATIE), denominado \u201cTerritorios Sostenibles Adaptados al Clima en Am\u00e9rica Latina (TeSAC)\u201d lo cual sirvi\u00f3 como factor articulador durante el intercambio. Su principal objetivo era el fortalecimiento de capacidades de dos comunidades rurales en Colombia y Honduras para dise\u00f1ar e implementar procesos de planificaci\u00f3n para la variabilidad y la adaptaci\u00f3n al cambio clim\u00e1tico. Esto a trav\u00e9s del intercambio de buenas pr\u00e1cticas incluyendo: i) herramientas de planificaci\u00f3n para la adaptaci\u00f3n (metodolog\u00edas de identificaci\u00f3n y an\u00e1lisis de vulnerabilidades, elaboraci\u00f3n de planes prediales para la adaptaci\u00f3n y dise\u00f1o de patio y finca y puesta en marcha de escuelas de campo), ii) implementaci\u00f3n de medidas de adaptaci\u00f3n (dise\u00f1o y construcci\u00f3n de cosechas de agua y huertas caseras circulares y verticales, entre otras) y iii) visualizaci\u00f3n de procesos orientados a la inclusi\u00f3n de g\u00e9nero y el recambio generacional.\u0026nbsp;\nEl \u00e9xito de los intercambios radico en la heterogeneidad de las delegaciones participantes al incluir agentes multinivel como productores, t\u00e9cnicos y tomadores de decisiones y, en la combinaci\u00f3n de presentaciones, conversatorios y visitas en terreno en las que se pudo observar y entender como los procesos de generaci\u00f3n de capacidades adaptativas se trabajan y se implementan en las comunidades locales de los distintos territorios. La confluencia de estas actividades permiti\u00f3 a los participantes no solo visibilizar procesos que dif\u00edcilmente se comprenden fuera del terreno, sino tambi\u00e9n alcanzar una visi\u00f3n m\u00e1s hol\u00edstica para avanzar en sus esfuerzos de planificaci\u00f3n de la adaptaci\u00f3n.\nFinalmente los resultados estos intercambios refuerzan la premisa del inter\u00e9s de los intercambios de cooperaci\u00f3n Sur-Sur para fomentar capacidades de adaptaci\u00f3n en la regi\u00f3n y evidenciar procesos sociales, econ\u00f3micos, pol\u00edticos y ambientales que contribuyen al bienestar o vulnerabilidad de un territorio.\nPara m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n, favor de visitar\u0026nbsp;sitio web.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/9b991f584270ad1a9e490a148a156922de165661bf2299146fpimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-09-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/28\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Workshop on Developing Concept Notes for the Green Climate Fund, Guyana (photos)","nid":"32503","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-workshop-developing-concept-notes-green-climate-fund-guyana-photos","Body":"Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in collaboration with the UNEP-DTU Partnership and the Ministry of the Presidency of Guyana organized a workshop on developing concept notes for the Green Climate Fund in Georgetown, Guyana.\nThe aim of this workshop was to enhance the skills of project proponents, technical employees of ministries, institutions, and entities in preparing Concept Notes for future submission to the Green Climate Fund. The training combined theory and practice. After the workshop, UNEP-DTU Partnership will provide feedback on the draft Concept Notes.\nMost countries have gone through the process of developing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) etc., yet have limited climate initiatives that have attracted investments. There is often still a gap before the project visions identified in these national documents can get access to funding from sources like the Green Climate Fund (GCF).\nPhoto gallery\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dscn1742_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-09-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/28\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guyana-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuyana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-adaptation-plan-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational Adaptation Plan\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Chile: Introducing climate friendly cooling alternatives in food processing","nid":"32459","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-chile-introducing-climate-friendly-cooling-alternatives-food-processing","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is working on introducing zero or low global warming potential refrigerants in the fruits and vegetables processing sector in Chile.\n\nThe National Ozone Unit of the Ministry of Environment (UdO) and the Climate Change Agency of Chile (ASCC) \u0026nbsp;asked for the assistance, as this important sector of the Chilean economy needed the updated information and knowledge with regard to climate friendly alternatives for refrigeration purposes.\n\nThe project consists of three main components: the awareness raising and the capacity building for relevant stakeholders; Advice to decision makers in the Government and related ministries on the best regulations and policies for the promotion of the alternative refrigeration technologies; Direct assistance to companies, by designing the conversion and the optimization of refrigeration systems.\u0026nbsp;\n\nAs part of this assistance, two events took place in Santiago de Chile this summer: one targeted the public institutions and relevant associations, the second event targeted trainers and technicians.\n\u0026nbsp;\nOne of the national strategies to which this project contributes is the Third Clean Production Agreement (APL III) signed in 2016 between the Sustainability and Climate Change Agency of Chile (ASCC)\u0026nbsp;and the Chilean Association of Food Companies (Chilealimentos).\u0026nbsp;\n\nBy demonstrating the feasibility, profitability and environmental benefits of alternative technologies, along with the awareness activities and the capacity building, the project will contribute to promoting the use of refrigerants with minimal climate impact in the industry of food processing and other related industries in the country.\n\nAn estimated reduction of between 117,000 and 281,000 t CO2-eq per year, by 2030, is expected in Chile with the potential for replication of the climate friendly technologies and further up-scaling of the abatement efforts.\nInformation in Spanish:\nhttp:\/\/portal.mma.gob.cl\/industria-chilena-de-alimentos-procesados-se-une-a-la-tarea-de-preservar-la-capa-de-ozono\/\nhttp:\/\/portal.mma.gob.cl\/unidad-ozono-del-ministerio-del-medio-ambiente-participa-del-seminario-protocolo-de-montreal-vision-internacional-y-desafio-pais\/\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1_8.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-09-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/26\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Video report: Developing countries join matchmaking for green solutions","nid":"32455","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/video-report-developing-countries-join-matchmaking-green-solutions","Body":"More developing countries are seeking assistance from the\u0026nbsp;United Nations\u0027\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) as they move forward with their climate change commitments.\u0026nbsp;\nMedia report from the CTCN Advisory Board meeting:\n\n  \n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/bhutan.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-09-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/21\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"How to Mainstream Technology in Climate Action Plans: Focal Points Met in Senegal","nid":"32454","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/how-mainstream-technology-climate-action-plans-focal-points-met-senegal","Body":"National focal points from various climate initiatives gathered in Saly, Senegal, 19-20 September,\u0026nbsp;for a workshop on how to mainstream\u0026nbsp;technology in climate action plans.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0022Consider the CTCN as your own Convention body, driven and guided by your interests and needs. We are not a project, not a workshop, but long term assistant to you in your every day work and challenges in implementing your climate actions\u0022, said Jukka Uosukainen, CTCN Director.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) organized the workshop in collaboration with the Environment and Development Action in the Third World (ENDA), CTCN Consortium partner.\u0026nbsp; CTCN National Designated Entities (NDEs), representatives from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Global Environment Facility (GEF), as well as officials responsible for country Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs), Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs), and National Action Plans (NAPs) discussed\u0026nbsp;country priorities and how to strengthen synergies to accelerate technology transfer.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/focalpointsmeetingsaly_senegal.2017.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-09-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/20\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for Applications: Training Course on Sustainable Energy Solutions","nid":"32453","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-applications-training-course-sustainable-energy-solutions","Body":"The objective of the course is to raise awareness about the key dimensions that need to be addressed in developing sustainable energy solutions. The course will provide insights into energy systems modeling, best practices in energy policymaking, best available technologies and financing schemes. The training will take place in Groningen, the Netherlands, 15 - 23 November.\nParticipation in the training is open to mid-level professionals from emerging and developing countries with expertise in industrial development, energy and environment and other relevant fields, engaged in the design and implementation of policies. Successful candidates from developing countries will be provided with travel, catering and accommodation.\nThe 8-day course is designed to provide participants the opportunity to familiarize themselves with current and expected trends in sustainable energy solutions and to reflect on practical, innovative and cost effective ways to address sustainability problems within the energy industry and energy systems.\u0026nbsp;\nThe course is organized jointly by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Energy Academy Europe (EAE), a centre of excellence on energy located in Groningen, the\u0026nbsp;\nNetherlands.\u0026nbsp;\nApplications to the course can be made through: https:\/\/institute.unido.org\/ses2017. Applications are open until 25 September 2017.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a1823.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-09-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/19\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEurope\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/netherlands\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENetherlands\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for Proposals for Women-led Sustainable Energy Enterprises in West Africa, Investment of Up to USD 50 Million","nid":"32444","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-proposals-women-led-sustainable-energy-enterprises-west-africa-investment","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), and the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) have launched a call for proposals for women-led sustainable energy enterprises in West-Africa. Women-led businesses employing clean energy solutions to facilitate women\u0027s economic empowerment in the ECOWAS countries and seeking investments of up to USD 50 million are invited to apply. Deadline is\u0026nbsp;the 20th of November 2017.\n\nAt least 10 projects or businesses will be selected and receive coaching support from experienced professionals for the development of a financially, socially and environmentally sustainable business plan, which will play a crucial role in subsequent investor outreach. Upon the completion of the coaching phase, the projects will be introduced to interested investors, and receive follow-up support and deal-making facilitation. PFAN and CTCN will work closely with female-led climate and clean energy businesses in the ECOWAS region to leverage their expertise as agents of change.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThis initiative is part of the CTCN\/ECOWAS Project on Mainstreaming Gender for a Climate-Resilient Energy System in West Africa, where 15 west countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo) are now putting women at the forefront of their energy strategy as active agents to develop and enable access to climate friendly energy throughout the region.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe goal of this Call for Proposals is to facilitate the initiation and management of commercially viable energy projects by women entrepreneurs, and to provide the entrepreneurs with the technical, financial and other skills needed to be competitive as energy producers and suppliers. The ultimate aim of the Call is to further economic and social gender equality and enhance women\u2019s resilience to the impacts of climate change.\u0026nbsp;\n\nSelected projects should contribute to women\u0027s economic empowerment through productive uses of energy, by helping to increase the productivity levels of women in agricultural, commercial and tertiary practices through the increased use of renewable energy technologies; building the capacities of women and especially women farmers to use and maintain clean energy technologies; and raising awareness and educate the public on the use of renewable energy for poverty eradication at the household level and, more broadly, for rural development.\n\nThis project and the call for proposals support the Policy for Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Access, which was adopted by the Heads of State of Economic Community of West-African States (ECOWAS) on the 4th of June this year and aims to ensure at least 25 percent female participation in energy-related fields in the private sector by 2020.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) offers free coaching and investor matchmaking to promising climate and clean energy businesses in low- and middle-income countries. PFAN manages an extensive pipeline of investment-ready projects, and has leveraged over USD 1.2 billion in financing for those projects since its founding in 2006. Since 2016, PFAN is hosted and managed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP).\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) fosters technology transfer and deployment at the request of developing countries through three core services: technical assistance, capacity building and scaling up international collaboration. The Centre is the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism. It is hosted and managed by United Nations Environment and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and supported by more than 300 network partners around the world.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) is a specialised agency established to promote sustainable energy markets and technologies in the West African region. ECREEE\u2019s work contributes to the sustainable development of the ECOWAS region by improving access to modern, reliable and affordable energy services. Through its Gender and Energy Programme (ECOW-GEN), ECREEE works to ensure that West African women are made an integral part of the region\u2019s strategy to address its energy challenges.\u0026nbsp;\nMore information about this call for proposals.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0226.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-09-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/18\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender-mainstreaming\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender mainstreaming\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/niger-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENiger\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Diplomatura Universitaria en Energ\u00edas Renovables y Tecnolog\u00edas para el Desarrollo Sustentable, Argentina","nid":"32443","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/diplomatura-universitaria-en-energ-renovables-y-tecnolog-para-el-desarrollo","Body":"Objetivos:\n\nEl objetivo es la formaci\u00f3n recursos humanos con conocimientos para colaborar en la formulaci\u00f3n, desarrollo y gesti\u00f3n de proyectos de energ\u00eda renovables y de otros proyectos que implementen tecnolog\u00edas y procesos productivos que contribuyan al desarrollo sustentable del pa\u00eds. Esta formaci\u00f3n comprende el conocimiento de las tecnolog\u00edas, sus principios de funcionamiento y su integraci\u00f3n a sistemas de generaci\u00f3n de energ\u00eda.\n\nSe espera que al concluir la diplomatura los diplomados se encuentren en condiciones de:\na) comprender los v\u00ednculos entre los aspectos ambientales, econ\u00f3micos y sociales que hacen al desarrollo sustentable,\nb) comprender los principios b\u00e1sicos de funcionamiento de tecnolog\u00edas para el aprovechamiento de recursos energ\u00e9ticos renovables y otras para la producci\u00f3n limpia,\nc) colaborar en la formulaci\u00f3n de proyectos de energ\u00edas renovables y otros proyectos de producci\u00f3n limpia,\nd) participar en an\u00e1lisis de factibilidad t\u00e9cnica, econ\u00f3mica, social y ambiental y e) colaborar en la gesti\u00f3n del proceso de implementaci\u00f3n de proyectos de energ\u00edas renovables y otros proyectos de producci\u00f3n limpia.\n\u0026nbsp;\nDestinatarios:\nIngenieros, arquitectos, economistas, licenciados, docentes, t\u00e9cnicos, interesados en la tem\u00e1tica.\n\u0026nbsp;\nCoordinador acad\u00e9mico:\nMSc. Ing. Gabriel Blanco\nPara m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n, favor de visitar\u0026nbsp;sitio web.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_1299.2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-09-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/15\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Welcomes Secondees from Bhutan and South Korea","nid":"32440","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-secondees-bhutan-and-south-korea","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) welcomed two participants to its Secondment programme from Bhutan and South Korea.\n\n\u201cThese secondees will actively engage in the CTCN\u2019s three main service areas: providing technical assistance, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities for climate technology transfer. At the same time, they share their technical and regional expertise with the CTCN Secretariat and strengthen linkages between the CTCN and their \u201chome\u201d institutions\u201d, says CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\n\nMr. Langa Dorji joins the CTCN from his position as District Environment Officer, the National Environment Commission Secretariat for the Royal Government of Bhutan. He will be applying his expertise in project implementation to support the CTCN\u2019s Network and Capacity Building efforts.\n\u201cCTCN, as the operational arm of the UNFCCC Climate Technology Mechanism, provides technical assistance and capacity building to the world, and I would like to deepen my knowledge on different climate technologies available for climate action, as well as work with climate experts\u201d, says Dorji.\nMr. Ho-Sik Chon is seconded from his position as Senior Researcher at the Green Technology Center, which is a technology-based policy research institution supported by the South Korean Government. The Green Technology Center is a Member of the Climate Technology Centre\u2019s Network. He will support the CTCN in the design and implementation of adaptation requests.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cWhile conducting the research in South Korea, I have realised that it is required to have practical experience for delivering the most relevant solution with regards to the evaluation and implementation of climate technologies to developing countries. During the period of the Secondment programme, I would like to learn CTCN\u2019s practical capabilities to strengthen the capacities of developing countries using a variety of technical and knowledge support to adapt to climate change\u201d, says Chon.\n\nThe Secondment programme aims to foster knowledge transfer among the CTCN and its partner institutions and thereby enhance international cooperation on technologies for climate change adaptation and mitigation. The next round of the CTCN Secondment Programme is planned for the spring of 2018.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/secondees.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-09-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/14\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bhutan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBhutan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/republic-korea\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERepublic of Korea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/traditional-building-materials-and-design-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETraditional building materials and design\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Identifying Policy Support for Effective Climate Technologies: Technology Executive Committee Meeting Online","nid":"32423","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/identifying-policy-support-effective-climate-technologies-technology-executive","Body":"International experts will meet in Bonn, Germany, to identify policies that can support countries in accelerating the deployment of technologies for reducing greenhouse gases and adapting to climate change \u2013 from LED Lighting to climate-smart agriculture.\nOnce identified, the policies will be presented to governments during the UN Climate Change Conference in November this year.\nDuring the September 12\u2013 15 meeting of the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee, experts will develop guidance to support developing countries on different issues related to implementing climate technologies. This includes the areas of climate technology finance, industrial energy efficiency, south-south cooperation for adaptation technologies, technological innovation, and technology needs assessments.\nAll stakeholders are invited to follow the live meeting webcast and contribute to the discussions via Twitter. Participants can send questions and comments during the meeting using the hashtag #climatetech.\nFurther information on the meeting can be found here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/420686_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-09-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/12\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/germany\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGermany\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industrial-solid-waste-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustrial solid waste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pfcs-reduction-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPFCs reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Energy Transition Outlook: CTCN\u2019s strategic partner DNV GL provides a forecast of our energy future through 2050","nid":"29264","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/energy-transition-outlook-ctcn-s-strategic-partner-dnv-gl-provides-forecast","Body":"The CTCN\u0027s strategic partner, DNV GL, has created a global outlook of the future energy system. \u0026nbsp;At a time of uncertainty for energy stakeholders, the Energy Transition Outlook provides a forecast of our energy future through to 2050, from an organization with an equal footing in fossil and renewable energy.\nDNV GL Group President \u0026amp; CEO Remi Eriksen says, \u0022Profound changes in the energy mix await us, and more than 70% of our business is related to energy in one or other form. That is why we have launched a project to model the energy transition, and to produce impactful, world-class reports on the nature, timing and industry implications of the transition. An independent, expert view \u2013 no wishful thinking \u2013 on the energy transition is a critical exercise both for ourselves and our customers.\u0022\n\nIs it possible to build a \u2018central case\u2019 for the coming energy transition?\nWhat is the world\u2019s forecast energy mix in 2050?\nWill efficiencies see a decoupling of energy from economic growth?\nWill humanity\u2019s total energy use peak by mid-century?\nWhat is likely to be the largest primary energy source in 2050: Oil? Gas? PV? Wind?\nHow will the energy transition play out in the world\u2019s main regions?\nWhat are the implications of the transition for oil \u0026amp; gas? And for renewables?\nWhere will investment be needed?\nAre we on track for the Paris Agreement?\n\nDNV GL\u0027s Energy Transition Outlook\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/eto_microsite.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-09-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/06\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"DNV GL","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/improved-weather-forecasting-hydrometeorological-networks-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EImproved weather forecasting \u0026amp; hydrometeorological networks\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-resource-mapping-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy resource mapping\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/switch-fossil-fuel-biomass-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESwitch from fossil fuel to biomass\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/traditional-building-materials-and-design-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETraditional building materials and design\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wind-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWind\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN and GCF: Expanding green technology assistance in developing countries","nid":"29198","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-and-gcf-expanding-green-technology-assistance-developing-countries","Body":"The Green Climate Fund and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) are stepping up collaboration to accelerate the development and transfer of technologies for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development.\n\nThis partnership is well illustrated through the GCF Readiness Programme that has approved funding to support the governments of Ghana, Myanmar and Tonga in advancing green technology initiatives to be delivered by the Climate Technology Centre.\n\nLike seed funding, GCF Readiness resources will be used by the countries to further the deployment of the technologies they have identified as central to meeting their climate action goals.\n\nThe scope of activities includes conducting feasibility studies and assessments, collecting key data and establishing the necessary systems and institutional capacities needed to introduce or scale up renewable energy sources, climate-resilient agriculture technologies, and climate information and early warning systems, among others. USD 890,000 in Readiness resources have been approved for the three countries\u2019 technical assistance plans with CTCN.\n\nIn addition to engagement on Readiness, GCF and CTCN have organized parallel regional meetings for national designated representatives of both GCF and CTCN to exchange updates and identify areas to work together. For example, in July 2017 the respective national representatives from Pacific island countries met in Tonga to discuss priorities and how GCF can help advance countries\u2019 green technology needs.\u0026nbsp;This followed similar meetings in Indonesia in April during the GCF Structured Dialogue with Asia, and a GCF Regional Workshop for Eastern Europe and Central Asia in Georgia in June.\n\u201cThe collaboration between GCF and CTCN directly responds to GCF Board guidance that encourages the enhancement of cooperation and coherence between these two mechanisms of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),\u201d said GCF Executive Director Howard Bamsey.\n\nCommenting on the joint initiatives, CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen added, \u201cthe GCF and the Climate Technology Centre cooperation opens a wide range of possibilities to foster integrated implementation of countries\u0027 climate commitments.\u201d\n\nThe CTCN is the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism and is hosted and managed by UN Environment,\u0026nbsp;in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The CTCN utilizes the expertise of these institutions, as well as a global network of more than 340 civil society, finance, private sector, and research institutions, to deliver tailored technical assistance and capacity building at the request of developing countries.\n\nAdditional information on CTCN and GCF Readiness activities\n\nGhana: The Climate Technology Centre is providing technology transfer and capacity building to relevant Ghanaian organizations and government agencies for dry season management and planning. The support aims to enhance knowledge of spatially distributed drought issues; increase data accessibility of satellite information; and build capacity for drought forecasting and warning system management. This will enable national and local decision-makers, including farmers, to use the transferred knowledge, practices and technologies for dry season planning.\u0026nbsp;\n\nRead more\n\n\nMyanmar: The assistance of CTCN was requested to enable improved information gathering that is needed to develop climate-resilient solutions for key sectors in the country. The CTCN is helping Myanmar establish systems to capture reliable and timely data that will inform climate change assessments and drought and flood management. This will improve the country\u2019s access to the latest available climate models, increase use of relevant technologies and enhance knowledge for climate-related studies. Once available, this data will be used to steer Myanmar\u2019s planning and adaptation efforts within the water and agriculture sector.\u0026nbsp;\n\nRead more\n\n\nTonga: The CTCN will assist Tonga in developing an energy efficiency plan for the country\u2019s power, transport, infrastructure, tourism, education, fisheries and agriculture sectors. The CTCN will conduct data collection and a baseline\/benchmarking study to measure Tonga\u2019s energy use, energy costs, and greenhouse (GHG) emissions, including gender-focused baseline studies, for key sectors. Based on these findings, the CTCN will propose energy efficiency and GHG targets as well as cost-effective and gender responsive means of achieving these objectives. Initial training for Tongan Energy Department staff and identification of a longer-term capacity building plan will also be delivered.\n\nRead more\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/myanmar_ctcn_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-08-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/29\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/central-asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECentral Asia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/eastern-europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEastern Europe\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEurope\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/georgia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGeorgia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/indonesia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndonesia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/myanmar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMyanmar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tonga\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETonga\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Regional Forum for National Designated Entities (NDEs) for the Caribbean","nid":"29155","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-regional-forum-national-designated-entities-ndes-caribbean","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) organized a Regional forum for the National Designated Entities (NDEs) for the Caribbean in Jamaica, 24-25 August.\nThe forum was an opportunity\u0026nbsp;to present the latest development of CTCN services to countries in the region; share experiences and best practices from CTCN technical assistance in the region; strengthen linkages between the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism and enhance collaboration between the National Designated Entities and\u0026nbsp; National Designated Authorities to articulate concrete proposals to facilitate access to climate technologies, increase south-south learning, and create networking opportunities.\n\nThe first CTCN forum for the Caribbean was organized in Barbados in 2015\u0026nbsp;and since then all countries have made significant advances in the definition of clear and measurable objectives on adaptation and mitigation through their National Determined Contributions (NDCs).\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ctcn_regionalforum.jamaica.08.2017.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-08-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/25\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/barbados-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBarbados\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/engineered-cementitious-composite-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEngineered cementitious composite\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/jamaica-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJamaica\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Vacancies: Technology research consultants in 7 countries","nid":"29144","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancies-technology-research-consultants-7-countries","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking Technology Research Consultants in Brazil, Canada, China, India, Mexico, South Africa, the United States of America. \u0026nbsp;Applications to be submitted by 27 August 2017. \n\nThe position is home-based. However, consultant must be able to participate in scheduled project calls during the working hours of the CTCN (Central European Time Zone UTC+01:00).\u0026nbsp;Expected duration of this contract: 3 months.\n\nIn order to facilitate technology transfer, the CTCN hosts a knowledge portal, http:\/\/www.ctc-n.org that aims to provide access to climate technology information, tools, services and training. In this regard, home-based consultants are sought to research and provide a set of climate technology and clean-tech product information from providers\/vendors from\u0026nbsp;different countries.\n\nThrough the work of each researcher, information on green technology products and vendors in different countries will be significantly increased and made available to users of the CTCN website in a clear and accessible format.\nMore information:\nTechnology Research Consultant in Brazil\nTechnology Research Consultant in Canada\nTechnology Research Consultant in China\nTechnology Research Consultant in India\nTechnology Research Consultant in Mexico\nTechnology Research Consultant in South Africa\nTechnology Research Consultant in the United States of America\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/llllaaaa_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-08-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/24\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/brazil\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBrazil\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/canada\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECanada\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mexico\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMexico\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/south-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESouth Africa\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/united-states-america\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited States of America\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Saline water purification and low-cost durable housing technologies for coastal areas of Bangladesh","nid":"29138","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-call-proposals-saline-water-purification-and-low-cost-durable","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for the technologies\u0026nbsp;for saline water purification at household level and low-cost durable housing for coastal areas of Bangladesh.\n\nIn Bangladesh, due to sea-level rise, saline water intrusion in the coastal areas is increasing significantly while fresh water flow from the upper riparian countries is gradually decreasing. As a result, most of the land areas there are becoming saturated with saline water, and potable water is becoming more scarce. Collecting fresh water is becoming a major task for the women and children in poor households. Technical assistance is required to install desalination plants or other desalination technologies at affordable prices in the households.\u0026nbsp;\n\nLow-cost climate resilient housing is another important issue concerning the coastal people of Bangladesh. The houses made of low quality materials can not last long. The durability of structures built using local sand, bricks and saline water is very poor. Low-cost salinity-proof structures are essential for the poor communities living along the coastal belt.\n\nThe objective of the CTCN Technical Assistance is to support the climate vulnerable coastal areas of Bangladesh with the identification and introduction of household level desalination technique(s) as well as low-cost salinity proofed housing option(s) in coastal areas of Bangladesh.\n\nThe Contractor is expected to produce the following outputs:\n\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;CTCN Response Plan designed\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;District stakeholders engaged in the process\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;The most promising and low-cost domestic climate resilient housing technology solutions for the local conditions are identified and prioritized\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;The most promising and low-cost technologies for purification of saline water at household level are identified and prioritized\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Building capacities of communities on proposed technology solutions through training, testing and piloting\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Support to identifying financing opportunities to upscale deployment of technologies identified\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Final report\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp; https:\/\/procurement.unido.org\u0026nbsp; by 19 September 2017, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time. \u0026nbsp;Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\u0026nbsp;\n\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a CTCN \u0026nbsp;network \u0026nbsp;member, \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;may \u0026nbsp;bid \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;implementation \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;technical \u0026nbsp;assistance, \u0026nbsp;subject \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;condition \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;submit \u0026nbsp;your \u0026nbsp;completed \u0026nbsp;application \u0026nbsp;for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and the same is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n\nClimate Technology Network application\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/bangladeshsealevel.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-08-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/23\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bangladesh-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBangladesh\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-purification-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater purification\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/seawater-desalination-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESeawater desalination\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Apply for training in China: Addressing climate change and green low-carbon development","nid":"29135","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/apply-training-china-addressing-climate-change-and-green-low-carbon","Body":"CTCN Network member, the China Cleaner Production Centre, is inviting government officers and technical persons from developing countries to participate in a 14 day training programme on \u0026nbsp;CLIMATE CHANGE AND GREEN LOW-CARBON DEVELOPMENT in Beijing, China, 17th-30th October, 2017. \u0026nbsp;The training will focus on addressing climate change, energy conservation and low-carbon industry development, etc. All the expenses (tuition, accommodation, insurance and air tickets) will be covered by National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) China.\nIf your are interested to participate, please send the following documents to CNCPC1@craes.org.cn no later than early September:\n\n1.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Recommendation letter by the governmental agency or organization;\u0026nbsp;\n2.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Registration Form;\u0026nbsp;\n3.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;CV of the candidates.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_mg_1696_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-08-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/22\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"China National Cleaner Production Center","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/carbon-fixation-and-abatement-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECarbon Fixation and Abatement\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/construction-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EConstruction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/designing-protected-areas-5\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDesigning protected areas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/early-warning-systems-communication-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEarly Warning Systems Communication\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/heat-wave-plans-and-emergency-response-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHeat wave plans and emergency response\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/improved-weather-forecasting-hydrometeorological-networks-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EImproved weather forecasting \u0026amp; hydrometeorological networks\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Summer School: Climate Change Mitigation (photos)","nid":"29127","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/summer-school-climate-change-mitigation-photos","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and\u0026nbsp;Network (CTCN) and the EU-funded CARISMA project on innovation for climate change mitigation jointly organise a summer school course on climate change mitigation. The course is\u0026nbsp;taking\u0026nbsp;place from 14 through 18 August 2017 as part of the Radboud Summer School programme in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The course is targeted at post-graduates, PhD students or junior professionals in public service working on the topic of climate change mitigation.\nClimate change mitigation, i.e. human intervention to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or enhance sinks of greenhouse gases, is firmly on the international policy agenda since the Paris Agreement of December 2015. For meeting the Paris Agreement goals, an acceleration will be required of global development, deployment and diffusion of technologies and practices for mitigation. The summer school course takes a multidisciplinary perspective and discuss climate mitigation technologies, practices, costs and benefits as well as related policies and needed governance.\nPhoto gallery\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/groupphoto22_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-08-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/17\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/farmer-field-schools-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFarmer field schools\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/greenhouse-crop-management-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGreenhouse crop management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/netherlands\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENetherlands\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN  \u00e0  Madagascar: Cartographie des centres ou projets d\u2019\u00e9ducation sur les changements climatiques \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9chelle internationale","nid":"29123","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-madagascar-cartographie-des-centres-ou-projets-d-ducation-sur-les","Body":"Ce rapport comprend une cartographie exhaustive et une revue analytique des centres ou projets d\u2019\u00e9ducation sur les changements climatiques \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9chelle internationale afin d\u2019alimenter la r\u00e9flexion sur l\u2019\u00e9tablissement du Centre 4Climate et de fonder les recommandations sur les meilleures pratiques internationales. Les centres sujets \u00e0 la pr\u00e9sente analyse sont: Centre de Comp\u00e9tences Changement Climatique Maroc (4C Maroc), Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), KITE, et le Caribbean Community Climate Change Center (CCCCC). Les meilleures pratiques qui ont \u00e9t\u00e9 mises en exergue lors des entrevues avec les quatre centres sont: B\u00e2tir une cr\u00e9dibilit\u00e9, Assurer une forte appropriation politique et sociale de la mission du CentreFavoriser un d\u00e9veloppement incr\u00e9mental et assurer la p\u00e9rennit\u00e9 financi\u00e8re du Centre, Cibler les secteurs et b\u00e9n\u00e9ficiaires de fa\u00e7on coh\u00e9rente avec les priorit\u00e9s nationales et internationales.\u0026nbsp;\nCes meilleures pratiques devront \u00eatre consid\u00e9r\u00e9es en fonction des quatre aspects principaux de la mise en place du Centre:\u0026nbsp;\n\nle champ d\u2019intervention (priorisation des secteurs, m\u00e9thodologies et programmes de formation)\ninstitutionnalisation\nstrat\u00e9gie de financement\u0026nbsp;\nchoix d\u2019infrastructure\n\nFor more information please visit\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc00411_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-08-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/17\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-preparedness-plans-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster preparedness plans\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/madagascar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMadagascar\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Network Publication: Heatwave Management in India","nid":"29120","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-network-publication-heatwave-management-india","Body":"The report draws on both, available best expertise as well as recent rapidly evolving experience and learning of managing heatwaves in Indian cities. Previous studies and work in urban areas across India suggests that there is no single institutional blueprint that is applicable everywhere which can be used to manage extreme heat. Strong local leadership invariably can make a significant difference. A national approach can support India in mitigating and adapting to changing temperatures and extreme heat by embedding actions in day-to-day life. For this, a National Roadmap was needed: this report fills this gap. This National Roadmap is an opportunity for the national, subnational and local leaders to prepare for heatwave planning process. The accumulation of cases and experiences in this report provides reassurance that others around the world are facing similar challenges and adopting various approaches towards climate compatible development for cities.\nPublication. A roadmap for Planning Heatwave Management in India.\u0026nbsp;Led by Taru Leading Edge, Delhi.\nThis publication was provided by CTCN network member. As a network member you can share your work with the CTCN by logging in and uploading publications directly to the CTCN database.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-08-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/16\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHeating - Ventilation and Air Conditioning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Vacancy: Knowledge Management System IT Consultant","nid":"29113","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-knowledge-management-system-it-consultant","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking a\u0026nbsp;Knowledge Management System IT Consultant. \u0026nbsp;Applications to be submitted by 23 August 2017.\nThe CTCN hosts a web-based knowledge management system (KMS), https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org,\u00a0that aims to provide access to climate technology information, tools, services and training across numerous sectors such as agriculture, energy, industry, water, etc. In order to further develop the site and provide enhanced value to its users, a consultant is sought to import information about climate friendly, or \u201cgreen\u201d, technologies and vendors from the platforms of selected CTCN partner organizations and on-board them into the appropriate sections of the site\u2019s technology product pages.\nThe consultant will perform necessary conversion activities in order to ensure that the incoming information is matched to CTCN fields and filled with the correct metadata. The consultant will report to the CTCN Knowledge and Communications Manager and align his\/her work activities with the on-going development work of the website. The consultant will also help to keep the site\u2019s content well organized by detecting duplicate information and broken links in order to keep the www.ctc-n.org functioning well.\u0026nbsp;\nResult of Service\u0026nbsp;\nThrough the work of the incumbent, information on green technology products and vendors will be significantly increased and made available to users of the CTCN website in a clear and accessible format.\u0026nbsp;\n\nWork Location\u0026nbsp;\nCopenhagen or Remote\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nExpected duration\u0026nbsp;\n5 months\u0026nbsp;\nMore information and to apply\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a0558_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-08-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/14\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/capacity-building-and-training\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECapacity building and training\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UN Environment and WHO: The Asian cities battling the worst air pollution are doing the most to combat it","nid":"28919","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-environment-and-who-asian-cities-battling-worst-air-pollution-are-doing","Body":"Forbes\nGuest post written by Dr. Margaret Chan and Erik Solheim. Dr. Chan is the former director-general of the World Health Organization. Mr. Solheim is executive director of UN Environment.\u0026nbsp;\nIn many Asian cities, a generation of children is growing up that rarely sees blue skies. Air pollution penetrates their lungs and stings their eyes -- but they must keep breathing it in.\nIt is one of the most pernicious threats to health precisely because it is so pervasive. Every year, 6.5 million people die from diseases caused by indoor and outdoor air pollution, such as heart disease, stroke, respiratory diseases and lung cancer, the \u201cnoncommunicable\u201d diseases that are the biggest health scourge of the 21st century.\n\nMore than half of these deaths occur in just two countries -- China and India -- where densely populated and highly-motorized cities, such as Beijing, are surrounded by a lingering haze of polluted air most days of the year. Diesel-fueled transport, burning trash, coal-fired power plants and dirty fuels burned in simple household cook stoves all spew harmful air pollutants into the atmosphere -- including so-called \u201cshort-lived\u201d climate pollutants such as black carbon and methane, as well as carbon dioxide, which persists for hundreds of years.\nWhile the high pollution levels of Asian cities have captured global attention, few people realize that the region is greening quickly. In fact, of the cities WHO monitors for air quality, some 60% of high-income Asian cities already meet strict WHO air quality guidelines for one of the most-health harmful pollutants, fine particulate matter (PM2.5). This is a larger proportion than cities in almost any other region of the world, except North America.\n\nThe challenge now is to move the low- and middle-income Asian cities to safe levels. Adopting strategies and policies that have been used in these higher-income cities, such as cleaner transit systems or pedestrian-friendly paths, can help lead the way.\nCities lead the charge\u0026nbsp;\nAlthough the world gasped when the United States pulled out of the Paris Agreement, cities everywhere, including in the U.S., have rushed to make climate commitments rather than waiting for their national governments to take the lead.\n\nBeijing, currently battling some of the world\u2019s poorest air quality, is moving rapidly to cut air pollution. The city is adopting vehicle emission standards that are stricter than the national ones to reduce the impact of the 5.6 million vehicles already on the road. By 2020, the city plans to replace more than 70,000 gasoline and diesel taxis with electric vehicles and install 435,000 charging stations.\nThese efforts will not only drastically improve health, but they will also lead to economic growth and jobs and innovation in the automobile industry. Starting next year, the Chinese government will require nearly one out of 10 vehicles manufactured to be electric, and India is following suit with a plan to transition to an all-electric vehicle fleet by 2030.\n\u0027Leapfrogging\u0027 ahead\u0026nbsp;\nSimilarly, most new renewable energy capacity is being installed in developing countries. Much like the way cell phones overtook fixed telephone lines a decade ago, prioritizing renewable energy investments could enable developing regions to \u201cleapfrog\u201d over more conventional, air-polluting grid power production.\n\nChina has been the single largest developer of new renewable power and heat for the past eight years. With a solar revolution taking off in India, and 48 developing countries now committed to 100% renewable energy goals, the global share of total global renewable energy capacity is certain to increase.\n\nAsia\u2019s rapid urbanization is often pointed to as a cause of pollution (with more people come more emissions), but it also offers an unprecedented opportunity to create sustainable, liveable and dynamic cities.\nSeoul is one well aware of that fact. South Korea\u2019s capital is rethinking how people move by adding 2,000 kilometers of bike paths, creating 250 pedestrian-only zones and increasing public transport use by 2030. A former downtown expressway has also been recently repurposed as a new urban park, taking space away from automobiles and giving it back to citizens. One million people already visited in the month since it opened.\nSharing solutions\nThese are a good testament of what can happen when cities take matters into their own hands. The key is that other ones are made aware of possible solutions.\nThis is one goal of \u201cBreatheLife,\u201d a global campaign led by WHO, UN Environment and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition. Not only are cities voluntarily committing to reduce air pollution in line with WHO air quality standards, but through regional gatherings, they can share information to build a deeper understanding of air pollution\u2019s health impacts.\nLet\u2019s not waste one more breath.\n\nFor more information please visit.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/china.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-08-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/11\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/electric-vehicles-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EElectric vehicles\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/improved-cook-stoves-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EImproved cook stoves\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Namibia: Identified potential for sustainable boreholes system rehabilitation","nid":"28914","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-namibia-identified-potential-sustainable-boreholes-system-rehabilitation","Body":"Approximately 70% of the Namibian population lives in rural areas, with 60% concentrated in the northern regions. Climatic variability is a common phenomenon in Namibia, exhibited by persistent droughts and unpredictable rainfall and temperatures. There is a need for water harvesting technologies to be installed that will help build the resilience of droughts and agricultural production under the worsening drought conditions.\n\nNamibia approached the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to assist in identifying technologies for mass water harvesting.\u0026nbsp;\n\nCTCN partners, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, UNEP DTU Partnership and Carbon Trust, reviewed national policies, projects and programmes and developed a list of most promising technologies for Namibian water provision, efficiency and storage.\n\nProject concept note, developed for the Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism and Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, provides information for local stakeholders \u0026nbsp;to prepare applications to funders for a potential sustainable borehole systems pilot project. As such, it outlines the current situation of boreholes in Namibia, and why such a pilot could be beneficial. Additionally, it describes the key stakeholders, potential routes for deployment, and potential funders for such a pilot, as well as estimations of costs and a timeline.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/namibia_water_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-08-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/10\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/namibia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENamibia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tourism\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETourism\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Training for Pakistan: Developing project proposals to access climate finance (photo gallery)","nid":"28908","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/training-pakistan-developing-project-proposals-access-climate-finance-photo","Body":"CTCN Consortium partner, the Asian Institute of Technology, is conducting a training programme for selected 25 stakeholders from\u0026nbsp;Pakistan on developing bankable project proposals in order to access climate finance from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). \u0026nbsp;Government officials have gathered in Thailand and are discussing project ideas in the water, agriculture, forestry and waste-to-energy sectors.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cWe are finalizing Technology Action Plans in Pakistan and the next step would be to convert \u0026nbsp;these plans into project ideas and bankable projects.\u0026nbsp;This training module is very vital to enhance the capacities of relevant government departments. I am expecting that after this training participants will improve their understanding of the Green Climate Fund process and they will be in position to act as master trainers for in-country capacity development activities with the regard to the GCF processes\u201d, says Mr. Imran Khan, the representative of the Pakistan National Designated Entity\u0027s office. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nIt is expected\u0026nbsp;that participants will improve their understanding of the operational procedures and policies of the GCF; and enhance their knowledge about the process of project concept development and steps towards project approval. Several groups of participants will develop\u0026nbsp;outlines of GCF project concept notes during the training and will enhance their capacity to further develop these GCF concepts\u0026nbsp;and disseminate their learning\u0026nbsp;to relevant colleagues following completion of the programme.\n\nPhoto gallery\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/a00_7720_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-08-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/08\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Asian Institute of Technology","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-supply-waste-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy supply from waste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forestry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForestry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pakistan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPakistan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"External call for proposals: Design, supply and installation of a grid-interactive solar photovoltaic system for schools and clinics in Antigua","nid":"28870","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/external-call-proposals-design-supply-and-installation-grid-interactive-solar","Body":"The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has received financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), administered by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), towards the cost of the Grid-Interactive Solar Photovoltaic with Battery Storage Electric Systems and Accessories for Schools and Clinics Project and intends to apply a part of the funds to cover eligible payments under the Agreement.\nThe Department of Environment now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of grid-interactive Solar PV systems for select schools and clinics on the island of Antigua. Deadline for applications: September 18, 2017.\nRead more about this\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dscf0597_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-08-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/01\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/antigua-and-barbuda-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAntigua and Barbuda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Seychelles: Formulating a national electricity grid code","nid":"28591","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seychelles-formulating-national-electricity-grid-code","Body":"Seychelles needs a unified grid code in order to standardize all the connections to the grid. Until recently, all the electricity in Seychelles was generated by the Public Utilities Corporation using diesel generators. As part of the strategy to transition to 100% renewable energy, regulations have been amended to allow for grid-tied renewable energy systems (RES) and the creation of independent power producers (IPPs). This is a rapidly growing sector but is limited by a number of factors, one of which is grid stability. \u0026nbsp;\nCTCN assistance in Seychelles:\n\nReview present practice for RES connectivity and single out the stakeholders that have been involved so far in grid connection;\nDefine short term and long term requirements for the energy system;\nDefine a technology road map; grid technology that can be applied from now to 2030;\nFuture policies road map;\nDefine a national grid code for Seychelles.\n\nThe formulation of a national electricity grid code will enable private sector electricity producers to connect more easily to the grid. This will reduce the risks for potential investors and encourage the use of more renewable energy.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/seychelles.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-07-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/28\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/connection-isolated-grid-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EConnection of isolated grid\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/micro-grid-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMicro-grid\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/seychelles-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESeychelles\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Vacancy: National expert in conservation farming (Zambia)","nid":"28586","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-national-expert-conservation-farming-zambia","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking a national consultant from Zambia to develop a technology roadmap on conservation farming with agro-forestry. The technology roadmap is expected to serve as a tool to assess feasibility, develop business and financial models for bankable projects and prepare for investment. Deadline for applications: 8 August 2017.\n\nA technology roadmap is a coherent basis for specific technology development and transfer activities, providing a common (preferable quantitative) objective, time-specific milestones and a consistent set of concrete actions. Conservation farming refers to a number of practices that in combination conserve soil, moisture, fertilizer, seeds, energy and time. Basic features include no burning of crop residues, correctly spaced planting basins established before the rains, early planting of all crops, early weeding and rotation with a minimum of 30% legumes in the system.\u0026nbsp;\nThe roadmap will be developed by the consultant, with support from international experts and national stakeholders, including the Ministry of Agriculture, the Conservation Farming Unit, Zambia Agriculture Research Institute, and the Kasisi Agricultural Training Centre Institute.\n\nAs part of its capacity building services, the CTCN created the Incubator Programme to support Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to strengthen institutional capacities and identify technology priorities to achieve adaptation and mitigation targets. The Incubator Programme helps LDCs bring together key national stakeholders around the NDE to identify and prioritise specific technology actions for NDC implementation through the development of a technology roadmap. The CTCN in collaboration with Zambian National Designated Entity and CTCN Consortium Partner the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) organised a national workshop on Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) implementation as part of the Incubator Programme. \u0026nbsp;During this workshop, stakeholders agreed to develop a technology roadmap on conservation farming.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe CTCN is the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism and is hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) together with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nMore information\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/45dd2df4535e5344f483efd43be033a24926d3fad7f39baa84pimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-07-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/27\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/designing-protected-areas-5\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDesigning protected areas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/engineered-cementitious-composite-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEngineered cementitious composite\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/fodder-crops-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFodder crops\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/silviculture-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESilviculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mineral-fertilisers-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMineral fertilisers\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/zambia-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EZambia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Publication on how to dismantle refrigerators and air conditioners in an environmentally-friendly manner","nid":"28582","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/publication-how-dismantle-refrigerators-and-air-conditioners-environmentally","Body":"The inadequate disposal of old, faulty air conditioners and refrigerators poses a considerable threat to the environment. In recognizing this issue, CTCN Consortium partner GIZ, together with the Colombian partner ministry,has published a guideline which illustrates how to appropriately dismantle cooling appliances. The publication addresses waste disposal companies and environmental ministries.\nThe refrigerants and insulation foams used in cooling appliances contain climate-damaging substances. If these substances escape during the dismantling of the appliance, the ozone layer is damaged, hereby leading to irreparable damage to the environment and human health. Nevertheless, many developing countries lack the necessary technology and knowledge to adequately dispose of faulty cooling appliances. Only valuable materials and components, e.g. the compressor, are removed from the cooling appliance, whilst the remaining components are discarded or burnt.\nThe new guideline outlines the step-wise procedures for a climate-neutral disposal of cooling appliances, including dismantling and transport considerations. Technicians from electronic waste companies are to be sensitized for a climate-friendly disposal while environmental ministries are encouraged to counteract climate change, protect the ozone layer and human health.\nThe publication was released by the Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in close cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Housing and Territorial Development of the Republic of Colombia (MADS) and funded by the International Climate Iniative (IKI) of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety of Germany (BMUB).\nThe publication can be found here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/7702235478_fb4f0c0928_k.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-07-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/25\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/shift-coolants-and-refrigerants-lower-gwp-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EShift to coolants and refrigerants with lower GWP\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/recycling-waste-electronic-and-electrical-equipment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERecycling of Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Optimising Guinea\u0026#039;s access to climate change adaptation funding","nid":"28200","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/optimising-guineas-access-climate-change-adaptation-funding","Body":"In addition to its national economic development policies, the Republic of Guinea has put together a series of policies to improve people\u0027s resilience in the face of the harmful effects of climate change. Implementation of project ideas and strategies for adapting to climate change is, however, still\u0026nbsp;limited due to lack of experience in developing \u0022bankable\u0022 projects that can attract financing by climate donors.\nThe Climate Technology Centre, together with its Network members, the\u0026nbsp;Group of Environment, Renewable Energy and Solidarity (GERES) and the\u0026nbsp;Green Technology Centre of Korea (GTCK), collaborated to provide capacity builidng on adaptation financing\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;the Ministry of Environment, Water and Forests, \u0026nbsp;as well as other other Ministries (Agriculture, Fishing, Energy and Hydraulics, Decentralization, Urban and Spatial Planning, Meteorology Department, National Scientific and Technical Research Department), and the Guinean Agronomic Research Institute, APG-BTC and Guinee Ecologie.\nCTCN support included:\n\nIdentifying opportunities and facilitate introductions with public and private sector financiers;\nTraining national climate technology project developers to mobilise public and private sector financing;\nSupporting access to finance of specific adaptation technologies including planning, ecosystem restoration and conservation plans, improved weather forecasting and hydro meteorological networks,\u0026nbsp; and increasing crop resilience and productivity.\n\nFive high potential adaptation projects\/programmes have been identified and a community of 30 \u201cchampions\u201d from several institutions were trained and coached over 3 months in order to develop robust, well-justified concept notes. These consolidated project ideas have been presented to international donors and each project has a specific roadmap for next steps and donor follow-up.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/3.ta_.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-07-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/17\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/communication-and-awareness\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunication and awareness\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/economics-and-financial-decision-making\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEconomics and financial decision-making\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystem-restoration-and-conservation-plans-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystem restoration and conservation plans\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Global Climate Law and Governance Legal Essay Competition","nid":"28174","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/global-climate-law-and-governance-legal-essay-competition","Body":"2017 Global Climate Law and Governance Essay Competition\u0026nbsp;is held by the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law, the McGill Journal of Sustainable Development Law, the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law at the University of Cambridge, the Faculty of Law University of Nairobi, the CR2 at the University of Chile, the Ateneo School of Governance in Manila and others, and is supported by the partners of Climate Law and Governance Day (CLGD) 2017.\nIn line with the themes of CLGD 2017, submissions addressing one of the following guiding questions and (non-exhaustive) proposed topics will be considered:\n1.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;How can legal tools and multi-level instruments be leveraged to implement the Paris Agreement and NDCs?\nEssays in this category may explore how innovative\u0026nbsp;multi-level and multi-sectoral climate mitigation and adaptation instruments can help to create synergies within and across sectors, or consider how to build capacity amongst legislators and policymakers\n2.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;What are the challenges and opportunities in operationalising the Paris Agreement?\nEssays in this category may focus on the Paris Rulebook, including transparency and compliance mechanisms, loss and damage and market mechanisms, the role of carbon pricing and trade regulation, and other relevant issues\n3.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;What is the role of law and governance in advancing climate resilience and climate justice?\nEssays in this category may consider the role of civil society and the legal community, including courts and legal professionals, in accelerating climate action, enhancing transparency and ensuring accountability, integrating human rights into climate actions, advancing the Warsaw international mechanism on loss and damage and ensuring adequate finance for loss and damage, creating adequate insurance mechanisms, or addressing climate migration\n4.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;What legal frameworks will enable climate finance, engage the private sector, and promote climate-friendly trade?\nEssays in this category may examine the legal tools and obstacles that promote or inhibit the sustainable finance, investment, and trade flows needed to implement NDCs and the Paris Agreement; essays may focus on issues surrounding fossil fuel subsidies and conflicts or differences between international regimes in the areas of public and private international law, international trade law, investment law, and climate law\nEligibility and requirements:\nThe legal essay competition is open to students of law and related fields at the undergraduate and graduate level, from all regions of the world. Students from least developed countries are especially encouraged to apply.\nEssays should be 6,000 to 10,000 words in length (excluding footnotes) and should use a consistent legal citation style. We encourage the use of the Canadian Guide to Uniform Legal Citation, but the choice of legal citation style will not influence essay judging. An abstract and a table of contents are recommended. Submissions can be made in English or French.\nHow to participate:\nPlease send entries, along with a 200 word biography, to the \u0027Climate Essay International Jury\u0027 to \u0026lt;climate-essay@cisdl.org\u0026gt; by\u0026nbsp;5pm EST,\u0026nbsp;15th of October 2017.\nEntries will be considered on a rolling basis, so candidates for the award are warmly encouraged to send their applications early.\nPrizes:\nA variety of international gold, silver, and bronze award-winning entries will be announced in a special awards ceremony at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (CoP23) in Bonn, Germany, and will be published internationally by the CISDL in 2018. The best entries will also receive a cash prize between $500 - $200 CAD. Award winners will also be invited to submit their essays to the McGill Journal of Sustainable Development Law for possible publication.\nApplicants should indicate whether they will be present in Bonn during CoP23. All successful essay contest finalists will be invited to prepare a brief oral argument for a special moot competition during Climate Law and Governance Day 2017, held on the\u0026nbsp;10th of November\u0026nbsp;in Bonn. The moot will be judged by a high-level panel. A hypothetical climate litigation fact pattern will be provided in advance. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u200e\nFor further details about Climate Law and Governance Day and last year\u2019s essay competition, please visit:http:\/\/www.climatelawgovernance.org\/student-involvement-and-competitions.html\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/nigeria_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-07-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/12\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-law\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate law\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/economics-and-financial-decision-making\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEconomics and financial decision-making\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/governance-and-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGovernance and planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/insurance\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EInsurance\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Feasibility Study: Catalysing low cost green technologies for sustainable water service delivery in Kenya","nid":"28154","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/feasibility-study-catalysing-low-cost-green-technologies-sustainable-water","Body":"Water Services Trust Fund (WSTF) through the National Designated Entity (NDE),\u0026nbsp;Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI), requested support from the Climate Technology Center Network\u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;catalyse low cost technologies for sustainable water service delivery in Northern Kenya.\u0026nbsp;The objective of the technical assistance is to analyse the technical, economic and social potential of three selected green technologies (water pans, solar and wind) for water supply in rural and peri-urban areas.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe present study examines the performance and barriers associated with the technologies and suggest necessary measures to enhance their performance. Assessing the applicability and viability of technologies is critical towards improving water supply especially in the underserved areas. The key findings emanating from this study will inform the water sector in Kenya and especially WSTF on the potential of the selected technologies and their deployment to guarantee sustainability of the water supply.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe findings are categorised according to: the water and climate risk, capacity and prevalence of technology, preference and equity, capital, operation and maintenance cost, market risk and public-private partnership potential. A final chapter is dedicated to recommendations.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/kenya.catalysing_low_cost_green_technologies_for_sustainable_water_service_delivery_final_page_001.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-07-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/11\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/economics-and-financial-decision-making\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEconomics and financial decision-making\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Mozambique: Assessment on waste to fuel options for cement factories","nid":"28140","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-mozambique-assessment-waste-fuel-options-cement-factories","Body":"Transforming waste to energy for the cement sector is a national priority in Mozambique. Management and utilization of municipal solid waste as a fuel is a means to minimize methane emissions, avoid unhealthy living conditions near landfills, and to potentially commoditize waste as an energy source.\n\nMozambique\u0027s Ministry of Earth, Environment and Rural Development requested support in assessing the technical and financial feasibility for utilisation of municipal solid waste as refuse derived fuel (RDF) to power cement factories in Mozambique.\n\nCTCN partner, UNEP DTU Partnership, provided technical assistance to determine the feasibility of the production of refuse derived fuel from municipal solid waste for use in cement factories in Mozambique, with a focus on two urban cities: Maputo and Matola.\u0026nbsp;The feasibility study showed that the use of refuse derived fuel is not technically feasible under the current requirements by the cement factory.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe use of municipal solid waste for fuel production would not be economically feasible as its revenues would have to compete with natural gas prices, currently the main fuel utilized by cement producers. Various measures were highlighted which could improve the economic performance of a refuse derived fuel plant such as introducing a gate fee\/waste handling tariff for waste disposal and partnering with alternative financing institutions like development banks.\n\nGuidance was also provided on the legal and regulatory environment including that renewable energy policies in Mozambique should consider including waste as a suitable energy resource, in order to allow waste to energy projects access to relevant financial instruments, such as investment incentives, tax benefits, access to the electricity grid and competitive electricity tariffs. \u0026nbsp;\n\nThis technical assistance involved collaboration with the Mozambican public sector including the Ministry of Earth, Environment and Rural Development; the Association of Municipalities; and the Fund of the Environment (FUNAB); the private sector (AMOR, 3R, Cimentos de Mocambique, and Carbon Africa) and the municipalities Maputo and Matola.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/south_africa_cement_marco.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-07-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/10\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mozambique-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMozambique\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solid-waste-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolid waste\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN supported Iran in developing the country\u2019s first photovoltaic cell and solar panel manufacturing plant","nid":"27995","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-supported-iran-developing-country-s-first-photovoltaic-cell-and-solar","Body":"Iran requested support from the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to assess country\u0027s\u0026nbsp;current solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity and suggest recommendations how to construct a medium sized solar photovoltaic\u0026nbsp;plant. \u0026nbsp;This project has the potential to contribute to substantial GHG emission reductions and manufacturing of renewable energy technologies.\nAs mentioned by the Ministry of Energy of Iran, together with Iran Renewable Energy Organization and Noursun Energy, the country has high potential for solar irradiation and prospects for supply of materials for solar cell production, but was in need of technical assistance for design and manufacturing of advanced solar cells. There are Iranian companies engaged with manufacturing of solar PV equipment and components but with limited efficiency of equipment and national market shares.\nThe CTCN together with Consortium Partner Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands proposed activities for the Iranian stakeholders to move towards building the country\u2019s first solar PV cell and solar panel manufacturing plant. The experts assessed current PV production capacity,\u0026nbsp; that need to be resolved to establish a striving PV industry in Iran. They prepared a study on the supporting drivers provided by the Iranian government; a gap analysis to define the necessary technology level for production of PV cells and panels; as well as advised on solar cell type to be produced locally including a solar cell and panel roll out scenario.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/energyefficiency_5.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-07-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/05\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/iran-islamic-republic\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIran (Islamic Republic of)\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for applications: 2017 Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards","nid":"27966","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-applications-2017-gender-just-climate-solutions-awards","Body":"The Women \u0026amp; Gender Constituency launched the 2017 Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards.\nThe Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) is one of the nine stakeholder groups of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Established in 2009, the WGC now consists of 20 women\u2019s and environmental civil society organizations, who are working to ensure that women\u2019s voices and their rights are embedded in all processes and results of the UNFCCC framework, for a sustainable and just future, so that gender equality and women\u2019s human rights are central to the ongoing discussions.\nSelection \u0026amp; Award: Initiatives will be reviewed by an international jury with members of the Women and Gender Constituency. Two tiers of \u2018Winners\u2019 will be selected:\n\nThree top \u2018Award Winners\u2019 will be identified, one per category. These three winners will each receive a Seed Grant of 2000 Euros; travel for one representative to attend the Awards Ceremony held at COP23 in Bonn, Germany this November 2017; and 1-year of mentorship activities from the members of the Women and Gender Constituency (see here for details).\nUp to 30 additional \u2018Runners-Up\u2019 will be featured in a full color-publication which will be showcased in a high-level international awards ceremony at COP23, as well as be highlighted on the WGC website.\n\nApplications Close: Monday, 4 September, 5pm EST\nMore information\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/women_africa_r.kahane_globalhorl_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-07-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/03\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Technologies for coastal management of the province of Buenos Aires","nid":"27958","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-call-proposals-technologies-coastal-management-province-buenos-aires","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for the\u0026nbsp;technologies for the design of a regional strategic plan for the coastal management and adaptation to climate change in the province of Buenos Aires.\n\nBuenos Aires\u2019 400 km long coastline is dominated by sandy beaches, dunes and sandbanks. Sandy sediments are distributed along the coast thanks to long-shore drift currents transporting the sediments from the Colorado and Negro rivers. A growth in population and increased tourism has led to construction of new developments and resorts, transport infrastructure and development of port infrastructure. Due to the environmental fragility of the environment, the extension of the urban area has caused destruction of dunes as well as notable changes to the coastal sediment transport system. In addition, coastal erosion is being further exasperated by the effects of climate change which play a role in increasing sea levels and the frequency and intensity of waves.\n\nThe Provincial Directorate of Hydraulic Engineering (DPOH) at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Services of the Province of Buenos Aires, requested support in accessing up-to-date technology and update on tools previously acquired for coastal morphology study and climate change monitoring.\n\nThe \u0026nbsp;aim \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;requested \u0026nbsp;technical \u0026nbsp;assistance \u0026nbsp;focuses \u0026nbsp;on \u0026nbsp;updating \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;tools \u0026nbsp;acquired \u0026nbsp;by \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;DPOH (Direcci\u00f3n Provincial de Obra Hidr\u00e1ulica) in 2013 for the coastal morphology study, with the aim of applying them to both the assessment of the climate projections and design of adaptation measures.\n\nThe specific objectives are to: \u0026nbsp;\n1.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Determine \u0026nbsp;how \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;marine \u0026nbsp;setting \u0026nbsp;has \u0026nbsp;changed \u0026nbsp;in \u0026nbsp;recent \u0026nbsp;decades \u0026nbsp;(sea \u0026nbsp;levels, \u0026nbsp;waves, \u0026nbsp;wind \u0026nbsp;and meteorological tides) \u0026nbsp;\n2.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Use climate change scenarios to estimate foreseeable future changes to the marine setting \u0026nbsp;\n3.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Evaluate the risks linked to climate change over different time frames \u0026nbsp;\n4.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Lay the foundations for later studies covering aspects not taken into account in this study \u0026nbsp;\n5.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;To undertake technology transfers and training linked to the project.\n\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal https:\/\/procurement.unido.org \u0026nbsp;by 27 July 2017, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time. Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\u0026nbsp;\n\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a CTCN \u0026nbsp;network \u0026nbsp;member, \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;may \u0026nbsp;bid \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;implementation \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;technical \u0026nbsp;assistance, \u0026nbsp;subject \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;condition \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;submit \u0026nbsp;your \u0026nbsp;completed \u0026nbsp;application \u0026nbsp;for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and the same is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n\nClimate Technology Network application\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/argentina.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-06-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/30\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tourism\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETourism\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wind-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWind\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/austria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAustria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-scenario-development-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate scenario development\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/construction-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EConstruction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/improved-weather-forecasting-hydrometeorological-networks-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EImproved weather forecasting \u0026amp; hydrometeorological networks\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/intelligent-transport-systems-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIntelligent transport systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/dune-construction-stabilisation-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDune construction \u0026amp; stabilisation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sediment-management-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESediment management\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Workshop in Kenya: Catalyzing low cost green technologies for sustainable water service delivery","nid":"27952","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/workshop-kenya-catalyzing-low-cost-green-technologies-sustainable-water","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre Network (CTCN), Water Sector Trust Fund (WSTF) and UNEP-DTU Partnership\u0026nbsp;are engaged in a process of \u0026nbsp;catalyzing low cost green technologies for sustainable water service delivery in Kenya. The aim of this technical assistance is to determine the technical and financial feasibility of selected green technologies for improved water resources, and climate proofed infrastructure in Arid and Semi-Arid land (ASALs), Peri-urban areas and other parts of Kenya requiring innovative financing mechanisms.\u0026nbsp;A feasibility study was conducted by UNEP-DTU Partnership and the finding were disseminated at the workshop\u0026nbsp;in Nairobi.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\nThe workshop\u0026nbsp; brought\u0026nbsp;together international experts from the CTCN, UNEP-DTU partnership, Green Technology Centre from Korea, \u0026nbsp;government ministries and agencies, development partners, private sector players, county governments, institutions of higher learning, professional bodies in Kenya and civil society organizations.\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_4843.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-06-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/29\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-pumping-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater pumping\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wind-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWind\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"TEC Brief on South-South and triangular cooperation","nid":"27933","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/tec-brief-south-south-and-triangular-cooperation","Body":"The Technology Executive Committee presents its latest policy brief \u201cSouth-south and triangular cooperation on technologies for adaptation in the water and agriculture sectors\u201d.\nAdapting water management and agricultural practices to climate variability is essential and requires integrated responses. This brief explores how countries can harness south-south and triangular cooperation for accelerating the exchange of adaptation technologies, knowledge and practices in the water and agriculture sectors. It also highlights challenges, best practices, lessons learned, and the roles of stakeholders in replicating and transferring such technologies. The brief is set in the context of country efforts to implement their national adaptation plans, nationally determined contributions and the sustainable development goals.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2ccc6a9fa019437dac534c3c1c282652_01.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-06-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/28\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/domestic-water-treatment-management-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDomestic water treatment \u0026amp; management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/embedding-climate-variability-hydropower-design-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEmbedding climate variability in hydropower design\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Meeting in Mauritius: Need for Green Cooling emphasized by 17 countries of the region","nid":"27911","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/meeting-mauritius-need-green-cooling-emphasized-17-countries-region","Body":"Over 40 representatives from 17 countries of the African region met in Mauritius to discuss the need for Green Cooling and develop strategies to implement mitigation actions\u0026nbsp; in\u0026nbsp; their\u0026nbsp; countries\u2019\u0026nbsp; cooling\u0026nbsp; sector.\u0026nbsp; The\u0026nbsp; workshop\u0026nbsp; concluded\u0026nbsp; with\u0026nbsp; a\u0026nbsp; site\u0026nbsp; visit\u0026nbsp; to\u0026nbsp; a\u0026nbsp; cascade system installed at the Universit\u00e9 des Mascareignes.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Green Cooling\u0026nbsp; Africa\u0026nbsp; Initiative, funded by the UN\u0026nbsp; Climate\u0026nbsp; Technology\u0026nbsp; Centre\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; Network (CTCN)\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; carried\u0026nbsp; out\u0026nbsp; by\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; Deutsche\u0026nbsp; Gesellschaft\u0026nbsp; f\u00fcr\u0026nbsp; Internationale\u0026nbsp; Zusammenarbeit\u0026nbsp; (GIZ) GmbH,\u0026nbsp; aims\u0026nbsp; at\u0026nbsp; preparing\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; partner\u0026nbsp; countries\u0026nbsp; for\u0026nbsp; a\u0026nbsp; transformational\u0026nbsp; change\u0026nbsp; towards\u0026nbsp; sustainable and energy efficient cooling appliances. The Green Cooling Africa Week was organized by the Mauritian Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity,\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; Environment\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; Sustainable\u0026nbsp; Development\u0026nbsp; in\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; context\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; regional\u0026nbsp; Green Cooling\u0026nbsp; Africa\u0026nbsp; Initiative (GCAI).\u0026nbsp;\nIn a regional workshop, the results of the Green Cooling Africa Initiative, such as inventories for the cooling sector, technology gap analyses, as well as policy and technology roadmaps for the refrigeration\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; air-conditioning\u0026nbsp; (RAC)\u0026nbsp; sector,\u0026nbsp; were\u0026nbsp; presented\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; discussed.\u0026nbsp; Political\u0026nbsp; decision-makers\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; region\u0026nbsp; engaged\u0026nbsp; in\u0026nbsp; a\u0026nbsp; lively\u0026nbsp; exchange\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; experiences\u0026nbsp; about\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; project\u2019s\u0026nbsp; results\u0026nbsp; and discussed the replication of the activities in their respective countries.\u0026nbsp;\nAdditionally, a two-day training provided the opportunity to learn about the steps from an inventory to\u0026nbsp; project\u0026nbsp; implementation\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; further\u0026nbsp; funding\u0026nbsp; opportunities.\u0026nbsp; One\u0026nbsp; exercise\u0026nbsp; consisted\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; including RAC\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; sector\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; mitigation\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; actions\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; in\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; countries\u2019\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; nationally\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; determined contributions\u0026nbsp;(NDCs). Participants acknowledged the high mitigation potential of the sector, according to Memory Kamoyo, Environmental Officer from Malawi, the results were quite \u201ceye-opening\u201d.\nGCAI\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; potential\u0026nbsp; for\u0026nbsp; replication\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; tools,\u0026nbsp; methods\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; results \u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp; other\u0026nbsp; countries\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; the region\u0026nbsp; offers\u0026nbsp; an\u0026nbsp; excellent\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; unique\u0026nbsp; opportunity\u0026nbsp; for\u0026nbsp; participants\u0026nbsp; to\u0026nbsp; embark\u0026nbsp; on\u0026nbsp; a\u0026nbsp; climate-\u0026nbsp; and energy-friendly, as well as low mitigation pathway for their refrigeration and air conditioning sectors at low costs.\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n  \n\n\n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dscn5486.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-06-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/27\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliance-standards-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliance standards\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mauritius-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMauritius\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Climate Technology Centre welcomes its 300th Network member: IRRI from Mexico","nid":"27888","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-technology-centre-welcomes-its-300th-network-member-irri-mexico","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre welcomed the Instituto Internacional de Recursos Renovables (IRRI) from Mexico as its 300th Network member. This\u0026nbsp;global network is comprised of technology experts from civil society, finance, the private sector and research institutions around the world. Over the past year, Network members were selected by CTCN to provide technical assistance at the request of countries, participated in CTCN Regional Forums, hosted CTCN technology webinars, and disseminated their research and case studies via CTCN\u2019s Knowledge Platform.\n\n\u201cThrough our Network, we bring together a diverse global community of climate technology decision makers, suppliers and financiers to identify barriers to technology transfer, exchange technology experience, and provide technical assistance and capacity building to developing countries\u201d, says CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\n\nIRRI\u00b4s mission is to ensure positive and sustainable changes in poor and vulnerable communities. IRRI promotes agricultural efficiency and access to sufficient clean drinking water; information on sustainable technologies; and clean and renewable energy sources. IRRI provides tools and technical trainings to women and men, ensuring that final users are capable to implement and maintaing ecotechnologies, thus\u0026nbsp;reducing the need of external inputs.\u0026nbsp;\n\nHow to join the Climate Technology Network: Complete the Network application\u0026nbsp;and submit to ctcn@unep.org.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe CTCN \u0026nbsp;is \u0026nbsp;built \u0026nbsp;on \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;foundation \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;civil \u0026nbsp;society \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;private \u0026nbsp;sector \u0026nbsp; actively \u0026nbsp;partner \u0026nbsp;with \u0026nbsp;governments \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;facilitate enhanced action on technology development and transfer.\u0026nbsp;The Climate Technology Centre reviews applications based on applicants\u2019 experience in climate technology policy, capacity building, knowledge sharing and\/or implementation. Network membership is free.\nApproved Network Members are eligible to bid for CTCN technical assistance work which is provided at the request of developing countries.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/network1234.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-06-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/20\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"DNV GL highlights catalysts for innovation","nid":"27886","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/dnv-gl-highlights-catalysts-innovation","Body":"DNV GL\u2019s Chief Group Development Officer David Walker addressed conditions for scaling and improving energy solutions to make a stronger impact on energy system and emissions at\u0026nbsp;the Vienna Energy Forum 2017.\n\nDuring the talk, Mr.\u0026nbsp;Walker discussed the importance of working with developing countries to remove barriers and build capacity on the ground. DNV GL is a strategic partner of the CTCN\u0026nbsp;and is involved in providing knowledge sharing and technical assistance services in the area of technology transfer for energy efficient and climate resilient development. \u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nTogether, the CTCN and DNV GL are\u0026nbsp;currently supporting the development of market studies for energy efficient household appliances across southern Africa, which will lead to the creation of a set of common standards. This effort aims to reduce cost, open wider markets, and reduce energy consumption as well as emissions in the region. Another service that can help scaling innovation is ensuring that a technology will perform per specification, and that it can deliver returns under local conditions. When such risks have been sufficiently reduced, it is possible to mobilize finance and involve both development banks and private finance.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/34307871240_fa26c2debd_k.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-06-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/20\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"DNV GL","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliance-standards-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliance standards\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/southern-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESouthern Africa\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New Publication: Hydrodynamic modelling for flood reduction and climate resilient infrastructure development pathways in Jakarta","nid":"27882","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-hydrodynamic-modelling-flood-reduction-and-climate-resilient","Body":"Jakarta \u0026nbsp;is \u0026nbsp;increasingly \u0026nbsp;threatened \u0026nbsp;by \u0026nbsp;flooding \u0026nbsp;from \u0026nbsp;a \u0026nbsp;combination \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;land \u0026nbsp;subsidence, rising sea levels (particularly with relation to the spring tide cycle) and higher river levels resulting from increasing \u0026nbsp;rainfall \u0026nbsp;intensity \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;land \u0026nbsp;use \u0026nbsp;changes \u0026nbsp;within \u0026nbsp;the catchment areas. To respond to such challenges in a \u0026nbsp;manner that is both sustainable and encourages local capacity building,\u0026nbsp; the \u0026nbsp;CTCN is \u0026nbsp;providing \u0026nbsp;technical \u0026nbsp;assistance \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;Jakarta, \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;better \u0026nbsp;assess \u0026nbsp;flood \u0026nbsp;risks \u0026nbsp;and hazards, and to design climate-resilient pathways to reduce the magnitude and scale of the impacts from this flooding.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe aim of this technical assistance includes the development of:\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;a hydrodynamic \u0026nbsp;flood \u0026nbsp;model \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;can \u0026nbsp;be \u0026nbsp;used \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;evaluate \u0026nbsp;a number \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;hard \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;soft \u0026nbsp;engineering \u0026nbsp;interventions \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;reduce \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;risk \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;flooding;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;a socio-cultural survey to examine inhabitants\u2019 perceptions of flooding, levels of acceptable risks and preferred adaptation options;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;a series of technology transfer workshops to increase local capacity in high resolution hydrodynamic modelling and use of the model;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;resultant \u0026nbsp;policy \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;planning \u0026nbsp;recommendations \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;reduce \u0026nbsp;flood \u0026nbsp;hazards, \u0026nbsp;risk \u0026nbsp;and vulnerability; and\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;a roadmap \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;sustain \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;expand \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;project \u0026nbsp;using \u0026nbsp;additional \u0026nbsp;funding streams.\n\nThe\u0026nbsp;UNEP-DHI Partnership \u2013 Centre on Water and Environment and Jakarta Research Council presents the publication, which describes hydrodynamic modelling for flood reduction and climate resilient infrastructure development pathways in Jakarta. The report\u0027s analysis draws the following important conclusions:\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;The \u0026nbsp;current \u0026nbsp;flood \u0026nbsp;model \u0026nbsp;setup \u0026nbsp;generates \u0026nbsp;reasonable \u0026nbsp;flood \u0026nbsp;maps \u0026nbsp;consistent \u0026nbsp;with increasing rainfall, tide and subsidence;\n\u0026nbsp;Current flood maps are validated with other models and surveys on 2007 (~50-year return period) and 2013 (~25-year return period) flood events;\n\u0026nbsp;Jakarta flooding is \u0026nbsp;caused \u0026nbsp;more \u0026nbsp;by \u0026nbsp;increased \u0026nbsp;rainfall \u0026nbsp;rather \u0026nbsp;than \u0026nbsp;tide \u0026nbsp;and projected sea level rise;\n\u0026nbsp;Land subsidence significantly worsens the flooding, similar to the findings of previous studies;\n\u0026nbsp;Further analysis of tidal influence shows that coastal flooding from tides is observed only in future land subsidence scenarios (2025 projected ground levels);\n\u0026nbsp;If a worst-case climate change scenario is taken into account, i.e. increased rainfall, the study area is almost fully inundated compared to 2007 flood event;\n\u0026nbsp;The \u0026nbsp;hydrodynamic \u0026nbsp;model \u0026nbsp;also \u0026nbsp;provides \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;\u201cweak \u0026nbsp;points\u201d \u0026nbsp;where \u0026nbsp;flood \u0026nbsp;starts \u0026nbsp;to overflow. This will help to mitigate the flood with different options.\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_9808_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-06-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/19\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"UNEP-DHI Partnership \u2013 Centre on Water and Environment","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Swaziland: Building capacity for climate change science","nid":"27877","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-swaziland-building-capacity-climate-change-science","Body":"Though Swaziland is experiencing the impacts of climate change, its civil society has a relatively low awareness of climate change issues. Moreover, climate change is not currently being adequately entrenched into NGO activities.\n\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network is assisting Swaziland to entrench climate change into NGO activities. The CTCN Consortium partner UNEP-DTU Partnership together with the Ministry Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Meteorology Department, and the\u0026nbsp;Coordinating Assembly of NGOs organized a workshop which aimed at strengthening\u0026nbsp; engagement of civil society in planning and implementing climate technology strategies. The workshop was attended by 50 participants from the civil society participants.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe\u0026nbsp; workshop helped to\u0026nbsp; build\u0026nbsp; awareness\u0026nbsp; about\u0026nbsp; climate\u0026nbsp; change\u0026nbsp; science \u0026nbsp;as\u0026nbsp; well\u0026nbsp; as\u0026nbsp; mitigation\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; adaptation,\u0026nbsp; Nationally\u0026nbsp; Determined\u0026nbsp; Contributions\u0026nbsp; (NDC)\u0026nbsp; for\u0026nbsp; Swaziland\u0026nbsp; amongst\u0026nbsp; civil society,\u0026nbsp; participants also worked\u0026nbsp; on\u0026nbsp; development\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; proposals\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; possible\u0026nbsp; sources\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; funding, discussed the creation\u0026nbsp; of \u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp; \u0027Civil\u0026nbsp; Society\u0026nbsp; Climate Change Task Team\u0027 and strategy development.\nPhoto gallery from the workshop\n  \n\n\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc01455_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-06-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/16\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/swaziland-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESwaziland\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"#ClimateTech: Want clean water? Just add sun","nid":"27866","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climatetech-want-clean-water-just-add-sun","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) presents stories from its network members showcasing climate change technology solutions. Through its network, the CTCN delivers technology solutions, capacity building and implementation advice to developing countries at their request.\n\nCTCN Network member Solvatten, a Swedish social enterprise, has developed an innovation that can save millions of lives and ease daily burdens for families living in poverty around the world.\u0026nbsp;\nSolvatten is a dual water treatment and solar\u0026nbsp;heating system designed for use at the household level. The device harnesses the power of the sun to treat and heat water. This solar technology reduces the need to burn wood or charcoal to boil water. The device \u0026nbsp;is made of durable plastic materials and requires no batteries, chemicals or spare parts. The unit can boil up to 40 litres per day and has an average lifespan of 7-10 years. This leads to reduced deforestation, reduced burning of solid fuels, and consequently reduced emissions, as well as reduced fuel expenses for its users, while securing access to safe drinking water and fewer harmful fumes. 350,000 people are currently benefitting from this product.\n\nFor example, by using solar energy instead of charcoal to heat and purify water, the Solvatten project in a Kenyan urban neighborhood\u0026nbsp;saves up to 6,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year. A farmer from Bungoma in Western Kenya, explains how Solvatten has changed the life of her family: \u201cSolvatten has improved the health of my family. Nowdays there are no stomach or headache complaints. I have money to save and it helps me to pay school fees for my children. For a whole year I have not taken anybody to hospital due to stomach problems\u201d. For more information on Solvatten in Kenya, see the video below.\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/8112571367_7237da432a_o.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-06-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/13\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nepal-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENepal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-water-heater-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar water heater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Record Breaking Year for Renewable Energy:  More renewable energy capacity for less money","nid":"27851","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/record-breaking-year-renewable-energy-more-renewable-energy-capacity-less","Body":"REN21 published its Renewables 2017 Global Status Report (GSR), the most comprehensive annual overview of the state of renewable energy.\u0026nbsp;\n\nAdditions in installed renewable power capacity set new records in 2016, with 161 gigawatts (GW) installed, increasing total global capacity by almost 9% over 2015, to nearly 2,017 GW. Solar PV accounted for around 47% of the capacity added, followed by wind power at 34% and hydropower at 15.5%.\u0026nbsp;\nRenewables are becoming the least cost option. Recent deals in Denmark, Egypt, India, Mexico, Peru and the United Arab Emirates saw renewable electricity being delivered at USD 0.05 per kilowatt-hour or less. This is well below equivalent costs for fossil fuel and nuclear generating capacity in each of these countries. Winners of two recent auctions for offshore wind in Germany have done so relying only on the wholesale price of power without the need for government support, demonstrating that renewables can be the least cost option.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe inherent need for \u201cbaseload\u201d is a myth. Integrating large shares of variable renewable generation can be done without fossil fuel and nuclear \u201cbaseload\u201d with sufficient flexibility in the power system \u2013 through grid interconnections, sector coupling and enabling technologies such as ICT, storage systems electric vehicles and heat pumps. This sort of flexibility not only balances variable generation, it also optimizes the system and reduces generation costs overall It comes as no surprise, therefore that the number of countries successfully managing peaks approaching or exceeding 100% electricity generation from renewable sources are on the rise. In 2016, Denmark and Germany, for example, successfully managed peaks of renewables electricity of 140% and 86.3%, respectively.\n\nGlobal energy-related CO2 emissions from fossil fuels and industry remained stable for a third year in a row despite a 3% growth in the global economy and an increased demand for energy. This can be attributed primarily to the decline of coal, but also to the growth in renewable energy capacity and to improvements in energy efficiency.\n\nOther positive trends include:\u0026nbsp;\nInnovations and breakthroughs in storage technology will increasingly provide additional flexibility to the power system. In 2016, approximately 0.8 GW of new advanced energy storage capacity became operational, bringing the year-end total to an estimated 6.4 GW.\n\nMarkets for mini-grids and stand-alone systems are evolving rapidly and Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) business models, supported by mobile technology, are exploding. In 2012, investments in PAYG solar companies amounted to only USD 3 million; by 2016 that figure had risen to USD 223 million (up from USD 158 million in 2015).\n\nArthouros Zervos, Chair of REN21, said \u201cThe world is adding more renewable power capacity each year than it adds in new capacity from all fossil fuels combined. One of the most important findings of this year\u2019s GSR, is that holistic, systemic approaches are key and should become the rule rather than the exception. As the share of renewables grows we will need investment in infrastructure as well as a comprehensive set of tools: integrated and interconnected transmission and distribution networks, measures to balance supply and demand, sector coupling (for example the integration of power and transport networks); and deployment of a wide range of enabling technologies.\u0026nbsp;\n\nBut the energy transition is not happening fast enough to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement\u0026nbsp;\n\nInvestments are down. Although global investment in new renewable power and fuel capacity was roughly double that in fossil fuels, investments in new renewable energy installations were down 23% compared to 2015. Among developing and emerging market countries, renewable energy investment fell 30%, to USD 116.6 billion, while that of developed countries fell 14% to USD 125 billion. Investment continues to be heavily focused on wind and solar PV, however all renewable energy technologies need to be deployed in order to keep global warming well below 2C.\u0026nbsp;\n\nTransport, heating and cooling sectors continue to lag behind the power sector. The deployment of renewable technologies in the heating and cooling sector remains a challenge in light of the unique and distributed nature of this market. Renewables-based decarbonisation of the transport sector is not yet being seriously considered, or seen as a priority. Despite a significant expansion in the sales of electric vehicles, primarily due to the declining cost of battery technology, much more needs to be done to ensure sufficient infrastructure is in place and that they are powered by renewable electricity. While the shipping and aviation sectors present the greatest challenges, government policies or commercial disruption have not sufficiently stimulated the development of solutions.\n\nFossil fuel subsidies continue to impede progress. Globally, subsidies for fossil fuels and nuclear power continue to dramatically exceed those for renewable technologies. By the end of 2016 more than 50 countries had committed to phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, and some reforms have occurred, but not enough. In 2014 the ratio of fossil fuel subsidies to renewable energy subsidies was 4:1. For every USD 1 spent on renewables, governments spent USD 4 perpetuating our dependence on fossil fuels.\u0026nbsp;\n\nChristine Lins, Executive Secretary of REN21, explains: \u201cThe world is in a race against time. The single most important thing we could do to reduce CO2 emissions quickly and cost-effectively, is phase-out coal and speed up investments in energy efficiency and renewables. When China announced in January that it was cancelling more than 100 coal plants currently in development, they set an example for governments everywhere: change happens quickly when governments act \u2013 by establishing clear, long-term policy and financial signals and incentives.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\nAbout the REN21 Renewables Global Status Report\nREN21\u2019s Renewables 2017 Global Status Report presents developments and trends through the end of 2016, as well as observed trends from early 2017 where available.\u0026nbsp;\nFirst published in 2005, the annual Renewables Global Status Report is the most comprehensive and timely overview of the status, recent developments and trends in renewable energy markets, industries, investments, and policy developments worldwide. By design, it does not provide analysis or forecast. Data are provided by a network of 800 contributors, researchers, and authors from all over the world. www.ren21.net\/gsr\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/energyefficiency_3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-06-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/12\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Renewable Energy Policy Network for 21st Century","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/egypt\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEgypt\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/electric-vehicles-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EElectric vehicles\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/embedding-climate-variability-hydropower-design-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEmbedding climate variability in hydropower design\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/fossil-fuels-natural-gas-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFossil fuels to natural gas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/germany\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGermany\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/heat-pumps-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHeat pumps\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHeating - Ventilation and Air Conditioning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/hydropower-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHydropower\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mexico\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMexico\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/offshore-wind-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EOffshore wind\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/peru\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPeru\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/united-arab-emirates\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited Arab Emirates\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wind-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWind\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"PFAN Call for Proposals: Project Development and Financing Initiative for Climate \u0026amp; Clean Energy in Asia","nid":"27848","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/pfan-call-proposals-project-development-and-financing-initiative-climate-clean","Body":"The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) provides guidance in areas such as economic feasibility, project structure, investment and financing, preparation of the business plan and introductions to investors. PFAN is one of few actors in this space addressing barriers to climate finance at the small and medium enterprises (SME) level in developing countries and emerging economies on demand and supply sides, i.e., shortage of bankable projects on the demand side and ability to assess risk and conservative lending culture on the supply side.\nThe objective of the PFAN Project Development and Financing Initiative for Climate \u0026amp; Clean Energy in Asia is to provide coaching support from experienced professionals in developing and refining a financially, socially and environmentally viable business plan; an indispensable document that will be an integral part of subsequent investor outreach. Upon the completion of the coaching phase, these projects will obtain assistance in terms of financial mobilization, follow-up support and deal making facilitation. Some qualified mature projects will have the opportunity to present to potential investors at the Asia Forum for Climate \u0026amp; Clean Energy Financing in Singapore in 2018. \u0026nbsp;Applications must be received by 19th July 2017 \u2013 6 p.m. CEST (Central European Summer Time).\nEligibility\nAny person or company actively operating their project in Asia region in the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam.\u0026nbsp;\nFocus of Call for Proposals\nThe project \/ business must promote or use clean energy and climate technologies, products or services, including, but not limited to:\n\nClean Energy Proposals\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Biomass\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Biogas\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Bio-fuels\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Solar\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Wind\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Hydropower\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Tidal \/ Ocean\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Energy Products from Forestry\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Rural Electrification \u0026amp; Energy Access\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Distributed \u0026amp; Off-grid Generation\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Energy Storage \u0026amp; Conservation\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Energy Efficiency and Demand Reduction\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Waste to Energy\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Emissions Reduction\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Clean Transport\u0026nbsp;\nSubmission of Applications and Supporting Material\nAll submissions are to be made online through PFAN\u2019s Climate-Invest Management system. Applications sent via Email are not eligible.\nTo initiate the submission process, applicants are required to access the Climate-Invest registration page as linked below, fill out necessary information and activate their user account. The applicants can continue to create a new application in the system and submit at any time. However, an application can only be submitted once the registration has been completed through the PFAN team \u2013 this can take up to two working days.\n\u0026nbsp;\nRegistration: https:\/\/climate-invest.fluxx.io\/apply\/pfan_registration\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe submission of applications must be made by 6 p.m. (CEST \u2013 Central European Summer Time) on Wednesday 19th July 2017 from https:\/\/climate-invest.fluxx.io\/.\nPlease note the project proposal document to be uploaded should be in MS Word format, and should not exceed 20 pages including the cover page, contents, charts, and tables. Shorter documents are preferable to longer ones. Page setup, spacing, font size and type face are at your discretion but the document should be reader friendly. A maximum of 3 annexes may be used to provide additional information (e.g. the cash flow model in MS Excel format) provided that these do not exceed a further 10 pages of written information or the combined data volume limit. The total data volume of all files submitted to PFAN should not exceed 20 MB. Templates for the project proposal document can be downloaded from here.\n\u0026nbsp;\nParticipants selected to advance into the next round will be notified by Thursday 10th August 2017. Immediately following this notification, organizers will work with the selected participants to arrange the agreed coaching support for the next stage of the Initiative.\nPFAN is hosted by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in collaboration with the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP).\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/transportasia2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-06-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/08\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bangladesh-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBangladesh\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bhutan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBhutan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cambodia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECambodia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/indonesia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndonesia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/malaysia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMalaysia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/maldives-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMaldives\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mongolia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMongolia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/myanmar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMyanmar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nepal-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENepal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pakistan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPakistan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/philippines\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPhilippines\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/singapore-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESingapore\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sri-lanka\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESri Lanka\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/timor-leste-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETimor-Leste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/viet-nam\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EViet Nam\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Side event at the UN Ocean Conference: Energy services from organic waste for productive uses","nid":"27843","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/side-event-un-ocean-conference-energy-services-organic-waste-productive-uses","Body":"The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE), the SIDS Sustainable Energy and Climate Resilience Organization (SIDS DOCK), and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Energy Programme invites to the side event during the first UN Ocean Conference in New York. Interactive discussion with the audience to seek comments and commitments how various partners can support the waste to energy approach in the Caribbean.\n\u0022Energy Services from Organic Waste for Productive Uses \u2013 Integrated Waste Management Solutions for Coastal, Marine and Freshwater Protection in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)\u201d\nThursday 8 June 2017, 11:00 a.m. - \u0026nbsp;12:30 p.m.,\nConference Room A, UN Conference Building \nThe UN Ocean Conference highlights the necessity of adopting integrated approaches to better monitor the progress being made in the ocean and climate agendas, and to address these issues jointly.\nMore information\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/oceanswaste.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-06-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/07\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based-energy-services-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity-based energy services\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-supply-waste-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy supply from waste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/waste-management-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWaste Management\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"The Climate Technology Centre and the Green Climate Fund embark on new collaboration to support green technology deployment in developing countries","nid":"27840","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-technology-centre-and-green-climate-fund-embark-new-collaboration","Body":"In the first such collaboration of its kind, the Governments of Ghana and Tonga will receive Readiness and Preparatory Support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for green technology assistance delivered by the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN), thus marking a new engagement between the Finance and Technology Mechanisms of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).\n\u0026nbsp;\u201cThe country parties of the Climate Change Convention have been calling for this type of engagement between the CTCN and the Green Climate Fund. Such collaboration opens a wide range of possibilities to foster integrated implementation of countries\u0027 climate commitments\u201d, said the CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\nLike many small island states, Tonga has depended entirely on imported fossil fuel for its energy. In recent years, the island kingdom has invested significantly in introducing renewable energy sources, such as off-grid solar photovoltaic systems. However, the Tongan government recognizes that energy efficiency strategies must also be incorporated in order to achieve continued and sustainable development while further curbing the island\u2019s oil dependency.\nTonga\u2019s government therefore requested the CTCN\u2019s assistance in the development of an energy efficiency plan for power, transport, infrastructure, tourism, education, fisheries and agriculture sectors, which will assist Tonga in meeting its Nationally Determined Contribution to improve energy efficiency.\nAs part of its technical assistance, the Climate Technology Centre will conduct data collection and a baseline\/benchmarking study to measure Tonga\u2019s energy use, energy costs, and greenhouse (GHG) emissions, including gender-focused baseline studies, for key sectors. Based on these findings, the CTCN will propose energy efficiency and GHG targets as well as cost-effective and gender responsive means of achieving these objectives. Initial training for Tongan Energy Department staff and identification of a longer-term capacity building plan will also be delivered.\u0026nbsp;\nDue to the limited use of irrigation in Ghana, the majority of its agricultural sector is highly vulnerable to temperature changes and increased frequency of drought, which threatens the country\u2019s food security. Improving resiliency of crops to drought through strengthened early warning capabilities is a priority for the country and was included as part of Ghana\u2019s national climate commitment under the Paris Agreement.\nThe Climate Technology Centre is providing technology transfer and capacity building to relevant Ghanaian organizations and government agencies for dry season management and planning. The support aims to enhance knowledge of spatially distributed drought issues; increase data accessibility of satellite information; and build capacity for drought forecasting and warning system management in order to enable national and local decision makers, including farmers, to use the transferred knowledge, practices and technologies actively for dry season planning.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Green Climate Fund collaboration builds upon existing efforts between the two initiatives, which include organizing parallel regional meetings for national designated representatives of both mechanisms.\nAbout the CTCN: The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) promotes the accelerated development and transfer of technologies for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development. As the implementation arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Technology Mechanism, the CTCN is a key institution assisting nations to achieve their commitments under the Paris Agreement. The Centre is hosted and managed by UN Environment in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The CTCN utilizes the expertise of these institutions, as well as a global network of nearly 300 civil society, finance, private sector, and research institutions, to deliver tailored technical assistance and capacity building at the request of developing countries.\nRead more about CTCN assistance in Ghana\nRead more about CTCN technology assistance in Tonga\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/resources\/ghana_p1100244.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-06-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/07\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/early-warning-systems-communication-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEarly Warning Systems Communication\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/fodder-crops-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFodder crops\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/fossil-fuels-natural-gas-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFossil fuels to natural gas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/greenhouse-crop-management-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGreenhouse crop management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/irrigation-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIrrigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tonga\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETonga\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tourism\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETourism\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Namibia workshop: National and regional stakeholders discuss policy action to support green cooling","nid":"27839","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/namibia-workshop-national-and-regional-stakeholders-discuss-policy-action","Body":"Adequate policy measures to support the refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) sector on its pathway towards green cooling is crucial for countries to comply with international climate standards: Over 30 representatives from Namibia as well as from the Green Cooling Africa Initiative partner countries gathered in Windhoek to discuss policy recommendations on the national and regional level.\nThe stakeholder events were organized by the Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism and the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and SME Development in the context of the regional Green Cooling Africa Initiative (GCAI). This initiative, funded by the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network and carried out by the Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, aims at preparing the partner countries for a transformational change towards sustainable and energy efficient cooling appliances.\nThe national workshop was characterized by a lively discussion between ministries and industry on country-specific needs, whereas the regional workshop focused on the exchange of experiences between the four partner countries \u2013 Namibia, Mauritius, Kenya and Ghana.\nA potential regional replication of GCAI\u2019s activities and results will be discussed during a regional workshop as part of the Green Cooling Africa Week, from June 12 to 16, in Mauritius. The event will further include a national stakeholder workshop for Mauritius and two days of training for the regional participants.\nGCAI with its innovative nature provides a unique opportunity for participating countries to prepare for an early transfer to climate and ozone layer friendly technology in the cooling sector. As Gaudensia Owino, regional participant from Kenya, concluded, the conversation on a regional level, brought up by GCAI \u201cneeds to be kept going by all means\u201d, even after the project is finalized.\nMore information on Green Cooling Africa\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/project\/gcai_giz.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-06-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/01\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/namibia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENamibia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/efficient-air-conditioning-systems-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEfficient air conditioning systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHeating - Ventilation and Air Conditioning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mauritius-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMauritius\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tourism\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETourism\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Focal points met in Nairobi to discuss how to mainstream technology in climate action plans (photos)","nid":"27826","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/focal-points-met-nairobi-discuss-how-mainstream-technology-climate-action","Body":"National focal points from various climate initatives gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, 30-31 May,\u0026nbsp;for a workshop on how to mainstream\u0026nbsp;technology in climate action plans. The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) organized the workshop in collaboration with the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), CTCN Consortium partner.\u0026nbsp; CTCN National Designated Entities (NDEs), representatives from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Global Environment Facility (GEF), as well as officials responsible for country Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs), Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs), and National Action Plans (NAPs) discussed\u0026nbsp;country priorities and how to strengthen synergies to accelerate technology transfer.\nPhoto gallery\nPhoto credit: Tabitha Obara (ICRAF).\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/group_photo_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-05-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/30\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agroforestry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgroforestry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-biodiversity-strategies-and-action-plan-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Development of a climate change information system for adaptation strategies in Guatemala","nid":"27823","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-call-proposals-development-climate-change-information-system","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for the development of relevant indicators and an environmental and climate change information system for Guatemala using open-source tools.\nGuatemala has prioritized the development of climate change metrics and established\u0026nbsp;an Environmental and Climate Change Information Unit to \u201cprovide all the information needed for decision-making and producing national reports in a timely, transparent and fast manner, as well as for producing, updating and implementing plans and instruments derived from Decree 7\u20132013, such as the national climate change adaptation and mitigation plan, land zoning plans\u2026\u201d (Ministerial Agreement 5\u20132016). However, the Government of Guatemala does not currently have a national system of robust indicators to measure vulnerability, adaptation and mitigation.\u0026nbsp;\nThe main objective of this technical assistance is therefore\u0026nbsp;to aid existing initiatives in developing a\u0026nbsp;climate change information system. The expected outcome is that Gautemalan institutions will gain a system of indicators on the status of the climate and vulnerability of natural and human systems, as well as the knowledge to include these into an open information platform.\nSpecific outputs include:\n\nA set of climate change indicators\nValidation of indicators\nTransfer and exchange for the implementation of an environmental and climate change information system using open-source tools\n\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal https:\/\/procurement.unido.org \u0026nbsp;by 28\u0026nbsp;June 2017, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time. Please refer to documents below for complete terms of reference and bidding information.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a CTCN \u0026nbsp;network \u0026nbsp;member, \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;may \u0026nbsp;bid \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;implementation \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;technical \u0026nbsp;assistance, \u0026nbsp;subject \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;condition \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;submit \u0026nbsp;your \u0026nbsp;completed \u0026nbsp;application \u0026nbsp;for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and the same is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\nMore about this technical assistance\nClimate Technology Network application\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Guatemala_2011_331.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-05-31T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/31\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guatemala\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuatemala\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/change-land-use-practices-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChange in land use practices\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystem-restoration-and-conservation-plans-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystem restoration and conservation plans\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forest-management-techniques-mitigation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForest management techniques for mitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/greenhouse-crop-management-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGreenhouse crop management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/monitoring-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMonitoring systems\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Evaluation of technology funding obstacles for Chile\u0026#039;s agrifood sector","nid":"27815","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-call-proposals-evaluation-technology-funding-obstacles-chiles","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for the evaluation of the main obstacles to funding for investment in climate technologies\u0026nbsp;which micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)\u0026nbsp;face\u0026nbsp;in the agrifood sector in Chile.\nThis technical assistance addresses the low level of incorporation of climate technologies among agrifood MSMEs in Chile, which is affecting their competitiveness. A preliminary diagnostic by the country\u2019s authorities attributed the lack of incorporation to barriers and enabling conditions (many institutional), which MSMSEs have\u0026nbsp;not been able to overcome. One of the main factors thus far has been the failure to use national funding options or the lack of such instruments focused on MSMEs.\nThe assistance consists of the delivery of eight outputs that contribute to delivering the final objective of an up to date\u0026nbsp;diagnosis of barriers in the sector and recommendations of instruments to be used (including\u0026nbsp;funding instruments), as well as building national capacity for replicating the experience in other agrichains.The intended outputs are as follows:\n\nDevelopment of implementation planning and communication documents\nIdentification of agri-chains relevant to SMEs, pilot case study and evaluation of critical points.\nUpdated assessment of clean technology needs among SMEs in the identified agri-chains.\nIdentification of potential internal boundary conditions and barriers that may act as obstacles to policies for promotion among SMEs.\nReview and evaluation of the APL development process to include climate change criteria.\nStudy of the existing funding instruments for SMEs in Chile, their scope and level of use, and an evaluation of their effectiveness and the potential of extending these to clean technologies.\nAnalysis of international options for funding instruments and the feasibility of applying them to Chile.\u0026nbsp;Analysis of international options for funding instruments and the feasibility of applying them to Chile.\nA descriptive document that can form the basis of a funding proposal for establishing funding instruments to speed up access to and implementation of clean technologies by SMEs.\n\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal https:\/\/procurement.unido.org \u0026nbsp;by 26 June 2017, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a CTCN \u0026nbsp;network \u0026nbsp;member, \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;may \u0026nbsp;bid \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;implementation \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;technical \u0026nbsp;assistance, \u0026nbsp;subject \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;condition \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;submit \u0026nbsp;your \u0026nbsp;completed \u0026nbsp;application \u0026nbsp;for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and the same is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\nMore about this technical assistance\nClimate Technology Network application\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/chile_sme_ian_carvellcropped.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-05-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/30\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/improvement-agri-food-processes-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EImprovement of Agri-food processes\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Experts met in Tbilisi to explore technologies to respond to climate change (photos and presentations)","nid":"27812","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/experts-met-tbilisi-explore-technologies-respond-climate-change-photos-and","Body":"Climate experts from Central Asia and Eastern Europe met in Tbilisi to discuss collaboration and technology transfer. Representatives from government, private sector, finance and research institutions gathered\u0026nbsp;in Tbilisi, Georgia, 30 May \u2013 1 June. The Deputy Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia Ms. Ekaterine Grigalava welcomed\u0026nbsp;the participants.\nNationally-selected focal points (National Designated Entities, or NDEs) from over 10 countries including Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Serbia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan shared experiences and best practices in the region. The event was\u0026nbsp;organized in parallel with the Green Climate Fund (GCF).\nThe CTCN promotes the development and transfer of clean technologies, and provides developing countries with access to free technology solutions at their request by mobilizing relevant technology experts from a global network of 280 technology companies and institutions to design and deliver customized solutions. Over 100 technology transfers are currently underway in 72 countries for sectors ranging from agriculture and energy to industry and transportation. The CTCN provides expert policy and technology support to developing country stakeholders, coordinated by the NDEs.\nAs the implementing arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Mechanism, the Climate Technology Centre is hosted and managed by the United Nations Environment and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). \u0026nbsp;\nPresentations from the event\nPhoto gallery\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-05-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/30\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/central-asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECentral Asia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kazakhstan-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKazakhstan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tajikistan-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETajikistan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uzbekistan-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUzbekistan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/afghanistan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfghanistan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/armenia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EArmenia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/azerbaijan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAzerbaijan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/georgia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGeorgia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEurope\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/eastern-europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEastern Europe\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/albania\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAlbania\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bosnia-and-herzegovina\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBosnia and Herzegovina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/serbia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESerbia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Manual de desensamble de refrigeradores y aires acondicionados: una gu\u00eda pr\u00e1ctica para las empresas dedicadas a la gesti\u00f3n de RAEE","nid":"27810","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/manual-de-desensamble-de-refrigeradores-y-aires-acondicionados-una-gu-pr-ctica","Body":"A nivel mundial, millones de equipos de refrigeraci\u00f3n y aire acondicionado se convierten en desechos electr\u00f3nicos cada a\u00f1o, lo que representa una amenaza para el medio ambiente. La Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH en colaboraci\u00f3n con el Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible de Colombia (MADS), ha preparado una gu\u00eda para el desensamble manual de refrigeradores y equipos de aire acondicionado. La gu\u00eda est\u00e1 dirigida a las empresas dedicadas a la gesti\u00f3n de residuos el\u00e9ctricos y electr\u00f3nicos y a las autoridades ambientales.\nEn los pa\u00edses en desarrollo, a menudo hacen falta la tecnolog\u00eda y los conocimientos necesarios para el manejo ambientalmente seguro de este flujo de residuos de aparatos el\u00e9ctricos y electr\u00f3nicos (RAEE). La pr\u00e1ctica com\u00fan en muchos pa\u00edses es la extracci\u00f3n espec\u00edfica s\u00f3lo de los componentes m\u00e1s valiosos, como por ejemplo el compresor, mientras que la mayor\u00eda de los dem\u00e1s componentes se desechan o incineran sin un tratamiento adecuado, causando da\u00f1os irreparables al medio ambiente y a la salud, principalmente.\nM\u00e1s all\u00e1 de los componentes peligrosos que com\u00fanmente se encuentran en los residuos de aparatos el\u00e9ctricos y electr\u00f3nicos, los refrigeradores dom\u00e9sticos y aparatos de aire acondicionado contienen a menudo sustancias refrigerantes y agentes espumantes con alto potencial de agotamiento del ozono y alto potencial de calentamiento global . Al liberarse sin control al medio ambiente, estas sustancias destruyen la capa de ozono y contribuyen al calentamiento global.\nLa gu\u00eda, desarrollada en el marco del proyecto sobre \u201cGesti\u00f3n y destrucci\u00f3n de sustancias agotadoras de la capa de ozono contenidas en bancos de SAO\u201d, y cuyo prop\u00f3sito \u00faltimo es contribuir a la mitigaci\u00f3n del cambio clim\u00e1tico, la protecci\u00f3n de la capa de ozono, el medio ambiente y la salud de las personas que trabajan en la gesti\u00f3n de RAEE, muestra los pasos a seguir para una correcta gesti\u00f3n de los equipos al final de su vida \u00fatil, cerrando una importante brecha de conocimiento para las empresas de gesti\u00f3n de residuos de aparatos el\u00e9ctricos y electr\u00f3nicos. Asimismo, la gu\u00eda est\u00e1 dirigida a las autoridades ambientales locales y regionales que tienen a cargo las actividades de control y vigilancia de las instalaciones de los gestores de RAEE.\nLa gu\u00eda, as\u00ed como otras publicaciones del proyecto, est\u00e1n siendo desarrolladas en estrecha colaboraci\u00f3n entre la GIZ y el MADS, con el apoyo y financiamiento de la Iniciativa Internacional de Protecci\u00f3n del Clima (IKI) del Ministerio Federal de Medio Ambiente, Conservaci\u00f3n de la Naturaleza, Obras P\u00fablicas y Seguridad Nuclear (BMUB) de Alemania.\nLa gu\u00eda puede ser consultada en la p\u00e1gina web de la GIZ y del MADS.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/giz_publication.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-05-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/29\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/precision-agriculture-5\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPrecision agriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/recycling-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERecycling\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/shift-coolants-and-refrigerants-lower-gwp-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EShift to coolants and refrigerants with lower GWP\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Innovative technologies presented by 100 high-level experts from around the world in Copenhagen (photos)","nid":"27639","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/innovative-technologies-presented-100-high-level-experts-around-world","Body":"Participants from around the world met in Copenhagen to share innovative examples of first-of-a-kind clean technologies. Representatives from finance, government, private sector, and research institutions gathered in the UN City, Copenhagen, on 22-23 May.\nThe United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) played host to the event which will explore how to support first-of-a-kind technologies through key policies, markets, business models, and finance mechanisms. The CTCN promotes the development and transfer of clean technologies, and provides developing countries with access to free technical assistance at their request by mobilizing relevant technology experts from a global network of 280 technology companies and institutions to design and deliver customized solutions. Over 100 technology transfers are currently underway in 72 countries for sectors ranging from agriculture and energy to industry and transportation.\nRepresentatives shared practical approaches (including financial instruments and market incentives) that have worked in their countries. The meeting also foced\u0026nbsp;on identifying local, national and regional needs in developing economies for technology piloting and demonstration.\nExperts from over 30 countries including Algeria, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cuba, Ecuador, France, Georgia, Grenada, Guinea, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Kenya, Netherlands, Nepal, Nigeria, Panama, Senegal, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vietnam or Zimbabwe\u0026nbsp;participated in the meeting.\nWeb streaming of the event:\nHttp:\/\/streaming.uncity.dk\/uncity\nMore information\nPhoto gallery\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/grouppicture_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-05-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/18\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/algeria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAlgeria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cuba-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECuba\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/grenada-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGrenada\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/argentina\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EArgentina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/brazil\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBrazil\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecuador\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcuador\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/canada\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECanada\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/japan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJapan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cambodia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECambodia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/georgia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGeorgia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ireland\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIreland\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/italy\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EItaly\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/belgium\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBelgium\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/france\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFrance\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in South Africa: Substantial GHG emissions reduction in the cement industry","nid":"27638","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-south-africa-substantial-ghg-emissions-reduction-cement-industry","Body":"South Africa is committed to reduce global climate\u0026nbsp;change while stimulating sustainable development and green growth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The cement industry of South Africa is\u0026nbsp;assessing\u0026nbsp;energy conservation technologies, including waste heat recovery and innovative technologies to utilise alternative resources and provide safe carbon capture with a low marginal GHG abatement cost.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN\u0026nbsp;technical\u0026nbsp;assistance is providing expertise to examine both economic and technical viability of introducing the hybrid system\u0026nbsp;to the sector. The analysis\u0026nbsp;also includes reviewing the cost effectiveness of the hybrid system by estimating the marginal abatement costs in order to develop a business plan for a bench-scale project and demonstration project using concrete sludge and exhaust gas emitted from existing cement kilns. The final goal of the assistance is to provide guidance for the hybrid technology deployment in the country.\u0026nbsp;\nIt is estimated that the hybrid system could yield a 5-10% reduction in CO2 emissions from the cement industry if fully implemented across the sector. The utilisation of wastes from concrete products manufacturers and other concrete wastes will deliver benefits in terms of waste management and resource recycling.\nMore information\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1_sampling.cement.mitigation.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-05-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/17\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/south-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESouth Africa\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/designing-protected-areas-5\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDesigning protected areas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/waste-heat-recovery-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWaste heat recovery\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHeating - Ventilation and Air Conditioning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/co2-capture-technologies-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECO2 capture technologies\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/engineered-cementitious-composite-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEngineered cementitious composite\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"IISD Reporting Services: The Green Climate Fund and the Implementation of the Paris Agreement","nid":"27582","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/iisd-reporting-services-green-climate-fund-and-implementation-paris-agreement","Body":"International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Reporting Services\nThe forty-sixth sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 46).\u0026nbsp;The Green Climate Fund and the Implementation\u0026nbsp;of the Paris Agreement\nIn this event, members of the GCF Board and representatives of National Designated Authorities (NDAs) implementing GCF-funded projects shared perspectives on GCF progress. An update on GCF operational developments in the first session was followed by experiences and challenges of engagement with the GCF in the second session. Carolina Fuentes, GCF, moderated the event.\u0026nbsp;\n\nHoward Bamsey, Executive Director, GCF, welcomed interest in the GCF\u2019s work and outlined the Fund\u2019s focus on implementing 43 Board-approved projects in 2017.\n\nAyman Shasly, Co-Chair, GCF Board, concentrated on the GCF\u2019s aim to \u201cignite a paradigm shift\u201d towards reducing emissions and enabling climate-resilient development. Stressing the GCF\u2019s role as the largest organization providing funding to developing countries for adaptation and mitigation action, he announced \u201cgreat progress\u201d towards the Board\u2019s recently approved workplan. Shasly said that in 2017, the Board is scheduled to consider, inter alia: new funding proposals; potential accredited agencies; and matters relating to the formal replenishment process.\u0026nbsp;\n\nAnnouncing that the Fund has approved US$2.2 billion in funding for 43 projects, Clifford Polycarp, GCF, highlighted these projects\u2019 mitigation impacts of 981 MtCO2eq and adaptation impacts reaching 281 million beneficiaries. He stressed the GCF\u2019s aim for geographic balance and even split between adaptation, mitigation and cross-cutting initiatives.\u0026nbsp;\n\nJeremiah Sokan, NDA, Liberia, detailed Liberian engagement with the GCF to date, including: GCF Readiness Support; National Adaptation Plans\u2019 Readiness Support; and a US$50 million proposal currently proceeding through the Project Preparation Facility guidelines. He outlined Liberia\u2019s principles of engagement with the GCF, including: a pragmatic programme planning approach; a transparent partnership with frequent consultation; and continuous engagement and communication.\u0026nbsp;\n\nCeline Dyer, NDA, Cook Islands, highlighted challenges small island developing States face in familiarizing themselves with the procedures, policies and regulations for GCF proposals with limited manpower and minimally detailed guidelines. She suggested a longer timeframe for preparation of readiness proposals and consideration of a streamlined approach similar to that of the Adaptation Fund. \u0026nbsp;\n\nJukka Uosukainen, Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), underscored the need to enhance the linkages between the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism of the Convention. Reporting that the CTCN has received 180 technology and technical assistance requests from countries, he emphasized the importance of these requests\u2019 potential to lead to high-quality proposals to the GCF. Uosukainen highlighted projects in Tonga, Ghana and Myanmar that have been piloted as readiness proposals.\n\u0026nbsp;\nDuring the ensuing discussion, participants addressed, inter alia: GCF bilateral agreements regarding privileges and immunities; mainstreaming principles of climate resilience and transformational change across sectors; obstacles to the roll out of reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries (REDD+) results-based finance; and no-objection procedures as a way to address questions of country ownership.\nMore information:\nhttp:\/\/enb.iisd.org\/climate\/sb46\/enbots\/10may.html#event-6\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/algeriarenewableenergy_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-05-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/15\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cook-islands-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECook Islands\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/liberia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELiberia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-adaptation-plan-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational Adaptation Plan\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"The Atlas of Africa Energy Resources: new UN study makes \u0026#039;strong\u0026#039; economic case for Africa\u0026#039;s investment in green energy","nid":"27561","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/atlas-africa-energy-resources-new-un-study-makes-strong-economic-case-africas","Body":"Charting data from 54 African countries, a new UN atlas reveals the continent\u0027s energy potential; revealing that investment in renewable energy would strengthen its economic advancement.\nThe Atlas of Africa Energy Resources compiles and synthesizes regional and national information. It provides visual information on the challenges and opportunities to providing Africa\u2019s population with access to reliable, affordable and modern energy services. Through maps, charts and images, this Atlas combines scientifically reliable data sources to provide a complete view of Africa\u2019s energy needs, resources and opportunities.\u0026nbsp;The Atlas of Africa Energy Resources features over 64 maps and 73 satellite images as well as some 50 graphics and hundreds of compelling photos.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Atlas of Africa Energy Resources shows both the potential and the fragility of the continent\u0027s energy resources, which are at the heart of Africa\u0027s socio-economic development.\nWhile Africa is richly endowed with both renewable and non-renewable energy resources, its current energy production is insufficient to meet demand. About a third Africa\u0027s population still lacks access to electricity and 53 per cent of the population depends on biomass for cooking, space heating and drying.\nAccording to the UN Environment, energy consumption on the continent is the lowest in the world, and per capita consumption has barely changed since 2000. The poorest African households spend 20 times more per unit of energy than wealthy households when connected to the grid. A kettle boiled twice by a family in the United Kingdom uses five times as much electricity as a Malian uses in a year, according to the UN Environment.\nThe Atlas of Africa Energy Resources was produced by the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) in partnership with the UN Environment and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA). The ICA and SEFA are both hosted by the African Development Bank.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/africagreenenergy.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-05-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/11\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based-energy-services-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity-based energy services\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for applications: 2017 UN DESA Grant on Energy for Sustainable Development","nid":"27560","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-applications-2017-un-desa-grant-energy-sustainable-development","Body":"The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) announced its call for applications for the 2017 UN DESA Grant on Energy for Sustainable Development. The thematic focus for the 2017 Grant is \u201cSustainable Energy for Eradicating Poverty and Promoting Prosperity in a Changing World\u201d, reflecting the multiple roles that energy plays in the eradication of poverty through advancements in health, education, water supply, industrialization and combating climate change.\nThe 2017 Grant seeks to advance sustainable development by encouraging scientific and technological innovations and fostering leadership initiatives and innovative actions that improve sustainable energy for eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity, while addressing economic, social and environmental sustainability.\nApplications are open to individuals, institutions or partnerships based on past and current achievements. Successful recipients should be able to demonstrate leadership and innovation in sustainable energy for eradicating poverty, as well as willingness and ability to implement knowledge transfer through capacity building activities aimed at replicating and scaling up successful experiences and lessons learned.\nThe Grant carries an award of one million US dollars to fund such capacity building activities.\nHOW TO APPLY\nApplications are accepted online only. To access the online application form, please see https:\/\/poweringthefuture.un.org\/apply\nFor eligibility requirements and selection criteria, please see https:\/\/poweringthefuture.un.org\/about\/guidelines\nApplications must be submitted in English by 15 June 2017\nFor queries and additional information, please send emails to poweringthefuture@un.org.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/energawardundesa.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-05-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/10\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-pumping-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater pumping\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Boosting Climate Action with Technology Innovation: Special Event to Help Implement Paris Agreement at SB46","nid":"27557","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/boosting-climate-action-technology-innovation-special-event-help-implement","Body":"On 12 May, high-level experts from around the world will convene at a special one-day event to explore how innovation can significantly boost the deployment of climate technologies at scale.\nThese experts (see the list below) will share their experiences in stimulating innovation for addressing climate change.\nOrganized by the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee during the 8-18 May Bonn Climate Change Conference, the event will reinforce the importance of innovation and inspire countries and organizations to enhance their climate efforts.\nIn recent years, climate technologies have been deployed on an unprecedented scale around the globe. Particularly renewable energy technologies are now often competitive with fossil fuel options. But the global average temperature continues to rise. 2016 was the hottest year on record and the average global temperature is almost 1\u00b0C above pre-industrial levels. To achieve the objectives of the Paris Climate Change Agreement, the world needs to deploy climate technologies on a much greater scale and innovation can play a key role.\nShowcasing Innovative Technologies that Provide Solutions\nThe Bonn event will draw on the insights of leading innovation experts to highlight how countries are developing innovation policies to transform onto low-carbon and climate-resilient pathways.\nThe event will also showcase new innovative technologies which are providing solutions in Argentina, China, Germany, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates, amongst others.\nSuch technology solutions can range from drones for monitoring sea-level rise to off-grid solar for delivering lighting to those without electricity access.\nThe TEC hopes that countries can draw on these solutions to replicate and scale them up in different regions.\nFor example, farmers in Kenya can now take better care of their crops through an early warning system that alerts communities of potential floods or other risks, thanks to UNEP\u2019s Climwarn project. And Shell has demonstrated that even people playing on a football field can be the source of power generation, developing a technology that transforms footsteps into energy in a Brazilian favela.\nIf you are interested in innovation and climate change, participate in the meeting by following the webcast and sending questions and comments using #climatetech on Twitter. Find out more about the programme and speakers here.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/innovation.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-05-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/09\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/argentina\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EArgentina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/early-warning-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEarly warning systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/germany\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGermany\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/jamaica-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJamaica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/efficient-lighting-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEfficient lighting\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/united-arab-emirates\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited Arab Emirates\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/united-republic-tanzania-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited Republic of Tanzania\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Agro-meteorological information system to strengthen climate resilience of agriculture producers in Benin","nid":"27552","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/agro-meteorological-information-system-strengthen-climate-resilience","Body":"Benin\u2019s Ministry of Agriculture requested assistance through the CTCN to address its severe lack of data and forecasting information which threatens farmers\u2019 agricultural productivity and resilience to increasing droughts and floods in the country. \u200bThe CTCN assistance aims to fill the identified gaps by strengthening expertise of national practitioners to utilize appropriate forecasting software.\nCTCN Consortium partner\u0026nbsp;UNEP-DTU Partnership is assisting Benin in creating an agro-meteorological information system to strengthen climate resilience of agriculture producers. Part of the assistance is the training of national stakeholders on the GeoWRSI software, which is taking place in May, in Benin.\nAgricultural extension agents will be trained in data collection, information dissemination and popularization of agro-meteorological information. The agro-meteorological system will enable national planners and local producers to analyse the agro-meteorological information and make calculations for ensuring better forecasting and analysis of water balance in relation to the agricultural calendar of producers.\nThe agriculture sector is the mainstay of Benin\u2019s economy, providing livelihoods for almost 60% of the working population. \u0026nbsp;However, droughts and floods are increasing in frequency and severity, thus harming agricultural production in Benin\u200b. Farmers have little access to basic climate forecasting information, which impedes their ability to adapt their agricultural planning and practices accordingly.\nMore about this technical assistance\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/group_photo1_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-05-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/04\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in South Africa: Development of technology roadmaps in the KwaZulu Natal Province","nid":"27335","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-south-africa-development-technology-roadmaps-kwazulu-natal-province","Body":"CTCN is assisting South Africa in the development of a subnational technology roadmap to spread the use of technologies that will enable the province of the KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, to reach its energy targets and to improve the management of water resources. The KwaZulu Natal Province has noted that the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) process conducted at national level only provides high level information and lacks necessary subnational based information.\nThis technical assistance is being implemented by CTCN Consortium partners the UNEP DTU Partnership and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, who conducted a workshop on subnational technology roadmaps focusing on water and energy this April in South Africa. The stakeholders participating in this workshop represented relevant stakeholders including from the private sector.\nThe main activities in this technical assistance include technology identification and prioritization; development of the technology road maps; and training course to increase capacity on energy efficiency and energy audits. A key objective of the assistance is to enable the province and the municipality to integrate the Technology Road Maps in planning initiatives where and when appropriate. The implementation and scaling up of the technologies identified and analysed under this assistance will provide a knowledge base and platform for technology pilot projects which can be submitted to funding institutions such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF).\nMore about this technical assistance.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/aaaa.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-05-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/03\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/south-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESouth Africa\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Flood mitigation in Georgia: CTCN\/UNIDO seeks proposals","nid":"27319","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/flood-mitigation-georgia-ctcnunido-seeks-proposals","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking a member of the CTCN Network to provide technical services in order to asses suitable flood mitigation measures in Tbilisi, Georgia.\u0026nbsp;\n\nFlash floods and mudflows occurring on small rivers as a result of heavy rains impact various parts of Tbilisi, causing heavy damage and\/or human casualties. Recommendations for appropriate actions to prevent flooding of the Tsavkisiskhevi River are therefore sought.\u0026nbsp;\nThe scope of work anticipated in this technical assistance includes creation of\u0026nbsp;an inventory of available data and selection of suitable methodology and technology for use; modelling of\u0026nbsp;flood scenarios including influence of climate change; a proposal for suitable measures for flood mitigation and adaptation in the pilot catchment; and technology and knowledge transfer activities. \u0026nbsp;The results of the assistance will enable appropriate contingency planning for extreme flood events, based on actual flood hazard maps.\u0026nbsp;\nThe completed offer must be submitted via the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) e-Procurement portal https:\/\/procurement.unido.org \u0026nbsp;by 26 May 2017, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\nPlease note: In the event that your institution is not yet a CTCN \u0026nbsp;network \u0026nbsp;member, \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;may \u0026nbsp;bid \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;implementation \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;technical \u0026nbsp;assistance, \u0026nbsp;subject \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;condition \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;submit \u0026nbsp;your \u0026nbsp;completed \u0026nbsp;application \u0026nbsp;for CTC Network membership before the bid closure and the same is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\nMore about this technical assistance\nNetwork application\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/tbilisiriver.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-05-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/02\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/georgia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGeorgia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Gender and technology: CTCN\/UNIDO seeks proposals to mainstream gender in 13 West African countries","nid":"27313","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/gender-and-technology-ctcnunido-seeks-proposals-mainstream-gender-13-west","Body":"The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking a member of the CTCN Network to provide technical services in order to mainstream gender for a climate resilient energy system in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The request for this technical assistance was submitted by 13 countries: Benin, Burkina Faso,\u0026nbsp;Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.\n\nEnergy poverty is high in West Africa: over half of the population does not have access to electricity. While there has been an increase in capacity building in this sector, women, to a large extent, continue to be exempted from such interventions. For energy to be fully addressed in the region, it is necessary to include women as active agents of change who possess unique knowledge and skills to be acknowledged and utilised in the development of energy and environmental resilience.\u0026nbsp;\nThe purpose of this technical assistance is to support the ECOWAS Member States to achieve their universal energy access goals and ambitions through integration of gender inclusive features in climate resilient energy policies and practice. In order to implement this technical assistance, the CTCN seeks a Network member for the\u0026nbsp;development of trainings on gender mainstreaming in energy and climate change; training of the Gender Focal Units of the Ministries; training of\u0026nbsp;trainers in\u0026nbsp;selected organizations involved in energy projects and climate change mitigation and adaptation.\nComplete Offer must be submitted via the UNIDO e-Procurement portal https:\/\/procurement.unido.org by 24 May 2017, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\n\nIn the event that your are not a \u0026nbsp;CTCN \u0026nbsp;network \u0026nbsp;member \u0026nbsp;yet, \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;may \u0026nbsp;bid \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;implementation \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;technical \u0026nbsp;assistance, \u0026nbsp;subject \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;condition \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;submit \u0026nbsp;your \u0026nbsp;completed \u0026nbsp;application \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;CTC Network membership before the bid closure and the same is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder decide to partner with another institution\u0026nbsp;to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\n\nMore about this technical assistance\nNetwork application\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/women_africa_r.kahane_globalhorl_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-04-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/28\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/burkina-faso-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBurkina Faso\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cote-divoire\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECote d\u0026#039;Ivoire\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gambia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGambia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/liberia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELiberia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mali-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMali\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/niger-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENiger\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nigeria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENigeria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sierra-leone-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESierra Leone\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/austria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAustria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/electronic-devices-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EElectronic devices\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Korea contributes to support technology transfer in developing countries","nid":"27306","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/korea-contributes-support-technology-transfer-developing-countries","Body":"The Republic of Korea\u2019s 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 \u0026amp; Network (CTCN). The Centre is a key institution in helping nations to implement their climate change commitments under the Paris Agreement.\n\n\u201cKorea is the first Non-Annex 1 country to provide a financial contribution to the Climate Technology Centre. The active growth of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism is a most urgent task, and the CTCN plays a crucial role as its implementation arm. We also believe that enhancing the linkages between the Technology and Finance Mechanisms is necessary to achieve real and sustainable impact in addressing climate change\u201d, said Mr. Yoon Eok CHOI from the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning. Mr. Choi serves as Korea\u2019s National Designated Entity, the country\u2019s national focal point on climate technology issues.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network delivers tailored technology solutions and capacity building at the request of developing countries for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development. The CTCN has received over 180 requests for assistance from countries, covering a broad range of sectors including agriculture, early warning, energy, industry, transport, waste management and water.\n\n\u201cAs countries around the world seek to meet their mitigation and adaptation goals, the CTCN has harnessed expertise from an expanding global network of over 280 technology institutions, from finance, NGO, private, and research sectors, to provide expert policy and technology support to developing country stakeholders, coordinated by National Designated Entities\u201d, said CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\n\nThe Republic of Korea was among a number of countries, including Canada, Denmark, the European Union, Germany, Italy, Japan, Switzerland and the United States who committed over $23 million USD to support the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network\u2019s assistance to developing countries.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/energyefficiency_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-04-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/26\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/republic-korea\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERepublic of Korea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/waste-management-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWaste Management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/canada\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECanada\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/japan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJapan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/switzerland\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESwitzerland\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/italy\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EItaly\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/germany\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGermany\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Video: Ecosystem-based adaptation demonstration farms","nid":"27295","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/video-ecosystem-based-adaptation-demonstration-farms","Body":"The UN Environment presents the video:\u0026nbsp;Ecosystems-based Adaptation (EbA) demonstration farms. This is\u0026nbsp;an innovative example of catalysing private sector investment in scaling up deployment of climate technology solutions for resilient agriculture practices in the Colombian and Peruvian Andes, with support of the \u0027Microfinance for Ecosystem-based Adaptation (MEbA)\u0027 project. The\u0026nbsp;project is implemented by UN Environment and funded by Germany\u2019s International Climate Initiative (IKI).\nVideo\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/peruvianandes.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-04-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/24\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/microfinance\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMicrofinance\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN support to Jakarta: Hydrodynamic modelling for flood reduction and climate resilient infrastructure","nid":"27281","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-support-jakarta-hydrodynamic-modelling-flood-reduction-and-climate","Body":"Jakarta is facing severe problems related to sea level rise, floods and land subsidence.\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is assisting Indonesia in developing a hydrodynamic model that is capable of producing flood levels under differing climate and\/or engineering scenarios, as well as providing series of recommendations to reduce flooding risks, and designing a strategy to attract financing for broader hydrodynamic modelling. CTCN director Jukka Uosukainen met with representatives from the Government of Indonesia and City of Jakarta, as well as other substantive technical experts to review progress and discuss next steps.\n\nImplementation of this technical assistance is led\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;by UNEP-DHI\u0026nbsp;with substial in-country expertise from in country partners including the Jakarta Research Council, Badan Pengkajian dan Penerapan Teknologi, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia, Universitas Indonesia, Institut Teknologi Bandung and Bogor Agricultural University.\nMore about this technical assistance\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_0387.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-04-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/21\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/indonesia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndonesia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Incubator Programme: national consultations in Zambia","nid":"26993","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-incubator-programme-national-consultations-zambia","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in the context of the Incubator Programme, is holding national consultations in Zambia, as part of a national workshop on Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) implementation.\n\u0022Through the Incubator Programme,\u0026nbsp;Zambia will develop a roadmap on conservation farming which will help the country to reach the targets included in its NDCs. Zambia is committed, with support from CTCN, to diversifying its energy sources to reduce the over-reliance on hydroelectricity and charcoal. Due to the impact of climate change and the growing energy demand, Zambia\u2019s water and forestry resources are dwindling\u0022, said Mr. Ben Makayi from the\u0026nbsp;Ministry of Higher Education, the National Designated Entity of Zambia.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe CTCN Incubator Programme supports Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to implement the climate change actions included in their NDCs through technology roadmaps. The national consultations aim at selecting a technology, to help advance NDC implementation through a technology roadmap. The Programme is tailored to each country\u2019s stated needs and often includes:\n\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;strengthening institutional capacities\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;identifying technology priorities; and\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;developing technical assistance requests in live with existing national objectives.\nThe Incubator in Zambia\u0026nbsp;is implemented\u0026nbsp;by CTCN Consortium Partner, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).\nMore about the Incubator Programme.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6f0d5797e1ad9149435f8f30658141934d1cf337ffc0f5e8e9pimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-04-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/20\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/zambia-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EZambia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biochar-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiochar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forestry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForestry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Network members Econoler and Le Groupe-Conseil Baastel to assist in developing Climate Center in Madagascar","nid":"26987","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-network-members-econoler-and-le-groupe-conseil-baastel-assist-developing","Body":"CTCN Network members\u0026nbsp;Econoler\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;Le Groupe-Conseil Baastel\u0026nbsp;have been selected to provide technical assistance on the design of a technology development and education centre in Madagascar.\n\nThe non-governmental organization, Maharita, requested the technology assistance from CTCN through their National Designated Entity at the Madagascar Ministry of Environment, Ecology and Forests. Econoler and Le Groupe-Conseil Baastel were selected to engage relevant national authorities and stakeholders in order to deliver the following:\n\nAnalysis of experiences in terms of climate change education \u0026amp; awareness-raising in Madagscar\nMapping of experiences and good practice at the international level\nDrawing up a set of alternatives on the establishment of the centre, including recommendations on the intervention approaches for the climate training programme as well as options for securing funding needs\n\nEconoler is a private sector consulting firm headquartered in Canada with a mission to provide quality energy efficiency and renewable energy professional services while respecting sustainable development principles. The firm has 35 years of experience with approximately 4,000 projects conducted in 130 countries.\nLe Groupe-conseil baastel (Baastel) is\u0026nbsp;a firm dedicated to research and consulting, whose\u0026nbsp;mission is to provide knowledge, tools and skills necessary for decision-makers, managers and local stakeholders to make infrormed\u0026nbsp;decisions and lead\u0026nbsp;implementation of their vision and priorities for sustainable development. Over the years, Baastel has carried out hundreds of assignments, ranging in scale and scope, for international agencies, multilateral and bilateral organizations and private enterprise.\nMore about this technical assistance\u0026nbsp;in Madagascar.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/madagascar3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-04-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/19\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/madagascar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMadagascar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/canada\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECanada\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UN Environment app helps coastal communities adapt to climate change","nid":"26967","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-environment-app-helps-coastal-communities-adapt-climate-change","Body":"UN Environment\u0026nbsp;has launched a web app and\u0026nbsp;infographic\u0026nbsp;to support people living and working on coasts in making decisions on how to adapt to a changing climate.\nRising populations and climate change are increasing sea level, storm intensity and rainfall. The Coastal Hazard Wheel can be used to consider how different coastal societies should respond.\nThe web app opens up access to scientific background material and coastal classification data, in order to aid decision-making and standardise its communication worldwide.\nAn infographic assists in areas with less data by helping users classify their location using things like local geology, tides and hazards like flooding and erosion. It gives 24 different options for coastal management, including wetland restoration and cliff stabilisation.\n\u201cThe system can be used as a complete coastal language and aims to boost adaptation action for the 1 billion people living in coastal areas worldwide, bridging the gap between scientists, policy-makers and the general public\u201d, said Dr Lars Rosendahl Appelquist, Head of the Coastal Hazard Wheel platform.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/coastal-hazard-wheel.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-04-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/10\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cliff-stabilisation-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECliff stabilisation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/coastal-zoning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECoastal zoning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wetland-management-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWetland management\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Southern African countries developing an action plan to leapfrog to energy efficient appliances","nid":"26966","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/southern-african-countries-developing-action-plan-leapfrog-energy-efficient","Body":"Southern Africa faces rising energy demands due to economic development and increased use of appliances, increased access to electricity and low availability of energy efficient household appliances on the market. As the region generates 75% of its electricity from fossil fuels, this growing electricity demand will also greatly increase CO2 emissions.\nSeveral Southern African countries are acting collectively to develop an action plan for the region to leapfrog to energy efficient lighting, appliances and equipment. \u0026nbsp;Through support from the United Nations\u2019 Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), governments, the private sector and other key stakeholders will collaborate to reduce regulatory barriers, develop consumer incentive systems and generate consumer confidence through improved market surveillance and product verification.\nAs part of its strategic partnership with the Centre and as an initial country assessment, DNV GL will assess the market potential in each of the participating countries for five priority products (lighting, room air conditioners, residential refrigerators, water heaters, distribution transformers and electric motors). By engaging key stakeholders, DNV GL will define the current situation, including supply chain maps, the benefits of a market transformation and opportunities for regional harmonisation. This work will inform concrete actions to capitalize on countries financial and\u0026nbsp;energy benefits\u0026nbsp;towards 2030.\n\nThis initiative was kicked off in Johannesburg, South Africa, with representatives from nine countries, including government officials, power utilities, manufacturers, and regional institutions.\nLearn more about this\u0026nbsp;energy efficiency collaboration\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/workshopsouthafrica.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-04-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/07\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliance-standards-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliance standards\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/southern-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESouthern Africa\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/efficient-lighting-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEfficient lighting\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-and-equipment-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances and equipment\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in the Media: Recent Articles","nid":"26963","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-recent-articles-0","Body":"IISD Reporting Services: Capacity Building and Technology Update: Initiatives Enhance National Adaptation Planning, Low-Carbon Maritime Shipping\nIn preparation for the Bonn Climate Change Conference, which is scheduled to take pace in May, the UNFCCC Secretariat released several capacity building and technology-related publications. Capacity building initiatives of the past few weeks focused on a broad range of issues, including national adaptation planning, agriculture and development of low-carbon technologies in maritime shipping.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) received two technical assistance requests to advance climate change mitigation and adaptation in Paraguay and Palestine. The present Update addresses these and other recent developments, that contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 (climate action).\nhttp:\/\/sdg.iisd.org\/news\/capacity-building-and-technology-update-initia\u2026;\nArgentina. Super Campo: Una agroempresa argentina, ejemplo para la ONU\nLa Agencia de Cambio Clim\u00e1tico de las Naciones Unidas (CTCN) incluy\u00f3 a la empresa argentina Blacksoil como uno de sus miembros, al destacar su aporte para mejorar las condiciones de producci\u00f3n a baja escala mediante el desarrollo de una tecnolog\u00eda sustentable.\nhttp:\/\/supercampo.perfil.com\/2017\/03\/una-agroempresa-argentina-ejemplo-\u2026\nSenegal. Agence de Presse Africaine: S\u00e9n\u00e9gal-Environnement-Technologies\nInt\u00e9gration de technologies efficientes pour rendre comp\u00e9titive la politique \u00e9nerg\u00e9tique et industrielle\nOn peut rendre comp\u00e9titive les politiques \u00e9nerg\u00e9tiques en y int\u00e9grant des technologies efficientes peu \u00e9mettrices de Gaz \u00e0 effet de Serre (Ges) a d\u00e9clar\u00e9 mercredi \u00e0 Dakar, Diomaye Dieng, conseiller technique au minist\u00e8re de l\u0027Environnement et du D\u00e9veloppement durable.\n\u0022A l\u0027instar de beaucoup de pays de la sous-r\u00e9gion, le S\u00e9n\u00e9gal \u00e0 travers le Plan S\u00e9n\u00e9gal Emergent, est appel\u00e9 \u00e0 accro\u00eetre son tissu industriel via sa consommation et production \u00e9nerg\u00e9tique. Par cons\u00e9quent, int\u00e9grer d\u00e9s \u00e0 pr\u00e9sent dans sa politique \u00e9nerg\u00e9tique et industrielle la notion de technologies efficientes peu \u00e9mettrices de Gaz \u00e0 effet de Serre permettra de contribuer \u00e0 sa comp\u00e9titivit\u00e9 tout en participant \u00e0 l\u0027effort global de lutte contre les changements climatiques\u0022, a indiqu\u00e9 M. Dieng.\nIl s\u0027exprimait \u00e0 l\u0027ouverture d\u0027un atelier de restitution des r\u00e9sultats de la mise en \u0153uvre des requ\u00eates du Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN, centre des r\u00e9seaux et technologie climatique) du S\u00e9n\u00e9gal.\nhttp:\/\/apanews.net\/index.php\/fr\/news\/integration-de-technologies-effici\u2026\nSenegal. Le Soleil. Industries et services : Le d\u00e9veloppement de projets d\u2019efficacit\u00e9 \u00e9nerg\u00e9tique preconize\nPour une efficacit\u00e9 \u00e9nerg\u00e9tique dans les sites industriels, Enda \u00e9nergie S\u00e9n\u00e9gal a organis\u00e9, avec l\u2019Onudi, un atelier de restitution de la mise en \u0153uvre des requ\u00eates du Centre des r\u00e9seaux et technologie climatique. Depuis plusieurs ann\u00e9es, le S\u00e9n\u00e9gal est confront\u00e9 \u00e0 une crise \u00e9nerg\u00e9tique profonde qui r\u00e9duit les performances de l\u2019\u00e9conomie nationale. Ces d\u00e9s\u00e9quilibres sont, d\u2019une part, imputables \u00e0 la vuln\u00e9rabilit\u00e9 du pays face aux fluctuations du prix du p\u00e9trole au niveau international et, d\u2019autre part, \u00e0 la v\u00e9tust\u00e9 des infrastructures \u00e9nerg\u00e9tiques. L\u2019atelier de restitution d\u2019Enda \u00e9nergie sur les r\u00e9sultats de la mise en \u0153uvre des requ\u00eates du Centre des r\u00e9seaux et technologie climatique, initi\u00e9 au S\u00e9n\u00e9gal, s\u2019inscrit dans la dynamique d\u2019\u00e9laboration d\u2019une feuille de route. Laquelle est articul\u00e9e autour d\u2019une mise en \u0153uvre pratique d\u2019un d\u00e9ploiement des technologies propres dans les zones industrielles et le d\u00e9veloppement de projets d\u2019efficacit\u00e9 \u00e9nerg\u00e9tique dans les industries et services.\u0026nbsp;\nhttp:\/\/www.lesoleil.sn\/actualites\/item\/62706-industries-et-services-le-\u2026\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0089_3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-04-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/06\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/argentina\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EArgentina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation-planning-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-adaptation-plan-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational Adaptation Plan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/paraguay-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EParaguay\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"COMIFAC Workshop in Rwanda: Climate Finance (photos)","nid":"26946","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/comifac-workshop-rwanda-climate-finance-photos","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) attended the workshop on climate finance, which gathered the National Designated Entities (NDEs) as well as the National Designated Authorities (NDAs) from 10 countries. The workshop engaged active collaboration and helped participants to gain more knowledge on climate finance. The Regional Coordinators from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network presented their organizations, introduced the ways for collaboration. The event was organized by the Central African Commission for Forestry (COMIFAC).\nPhoto gallery\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_0156_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-04-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/05\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forestry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForestry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/rwanda-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERwanda\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Canadian Network Member To Assist Viet Nam in Developing a Pilot Energy Service Company for the Cement Industry","nid":"26897","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/canadian-network-member-assist-viet-nam-developing-pilot-energy-service","Body":"CTCN Network member Econoler was selected to provide technical services to develop a pilot Energy Service Company (ESCO) for the cement industry in Viet Nam.\nThe sustainable and low-carbon development of the cement sector is a high priority for the Government of Viet Nam. The objective of this technical assistance is to support Viet Nam\u0027s Ministry of Construction and the cement sector to develop a pilot ESCO model which will enable the Vietnamese cement industry to attract public and private investments that focus on energy efficiency and conservation.\nThe pilot will include an identification and assessment of suitable plant sites for the ESCO approach. Econoler, along with its Viet Nam-based partner, will produce a feasibility study, investment report and investment-grade energy audit for selected technologies. It will also develop a monitoring and verification plan for the ESCO model that fits into the Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions framework, evaluate the ESCO pilot, and provide strategic and operational recommendations to expand this approach across the entire cement sector.\nEconoler is a private sector consulting firm established in Canada with the mission to provide quality energy efficiency and renewable energy professional services while respecting sustainable development principles. Econoler is specialized in energy efficiency and has 35 years of experience with around 4 000 projects conducted in close to 130 countries in the world.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/vietnam.cement_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-03-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/29\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cement-production-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECement production\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/viet-nam\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EViet Nam\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based-energy-services-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity-based energy services\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/construction-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EConstruction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Senegal: Innovative Technology Collaboration to Improve Energy Efficiency \u0026amp; Competitiveness (photos)","nid":"26894","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-senegal-innovative-technology-collaboration-improve-energy-efficiency","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network together with its partners, ENDA (Senegal), Sofies\u0026nbsp;(Switzerland) and CTCN co-host, the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO),\u0026nbsp;presented the results of their two recent technology transfer\u0026nbsp;projects in Senegal at a workshop in Dakar. \u0026nbsp;The projects were initiated at the request of the\u0026nbsp;Senegalese government, who asked\u0026nbsp;CTCN to introduce\u0026nbsp;innovative technologies\u0026nbsp;to help Senegalese industries\u0026nbsp;implement energy efficient solutions\u0026nbsp;and better utilize waste, while at the same time improving competitiveness and productivity.\nIn response to Senegal\u00b4s request, the CTCN harnessed the expertise of its global network of partners to identify relevant co-generation and tri-generation technologies that utilize waste or alternative fuels for energy generation across a broad range of industries.\n\u201cRevealing information on appropriate technologies\u0026nbsp;is a challenge. This technical assistance helped not only to increase the national technical expertise, but also to enhance endogenous knowledge\u201d, said\u0026nbsp;Mr. Victor Djemba, UNIDO Representative for Senegal.\nIn addition to these energy efficiency efforts, Senegal\u00b4s national development strategy aims to develop eco-industrial hubs, such as Diamniadio park located southeast of Dakar. To support this process, the CTCN team is working to improve resource productivity and reduce pollution in the parks by proposing integrated systems that\u0026nbsp;enable waste from one company to be turned into a productive resource for use by another business, creating a form of industrial symbiosis.\u0026nbsp; Identifying the right mix of industries and mapping potential by-product use helps\u0026nbsp;to optimize the park\u00b4s efficient use of resources and could serve as a model for other countries in the region.\nThe results of the technology transfer were shared with private sector and government representatives at the workshop, and working groups further developed\u0026nbsp;concrete recommendations for the future.\nPhoto gallery\nVideo\u0026nbsp;about CTCN technology transfer in Senegal\nMore\u0026nbsp;information on Senegal:Green technology deployment in industrial zones\nMore information on Senegal: Development of energy efficiency projects in industries and servicestalysing finance in order to scale up meaningful solutions\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/12_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-03-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/29\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/switzerland\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESwitzerland\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/advanced-biofuels-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdvanced biofuels\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industrial-symbiosis-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustrial symbiosis\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Guinea: Workshop on Mobilizing Financial Resources for Deploying Adaptation Technologies (photos)","nid":"26882","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-guinea-workshop-mobilizing-financial-resources-deploying-adaptation","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), as part of its technical assistance in Guinea, organized an event on mobilizing financial resources for deploying adaptation technologies. The event gathered donors and five teams with different project\u0026nbsp;ideas selected by the CTCN Network member \u0026nbsp;Group for the Environment, Renewable Energy and Solidarity (GERES). The teams had the occasion to liaise directly with bilateral donors and present different concepts.\u0026nbsp;\n\nDonors (from the European Commission, Japan International Cooperation Agency, French Development Agency and the Embassy of Japan) demonstrated strong interest\u0026nbsp;in presented projects; representatives from the Ministry of Environment joined the discussions with the teams as well.\u0026nbsp;\n\nIt is expected, that this CTCN technical assistance will increase knowledge and capacities to attract investors and donors to fund projects; as well as to increase the number of initiatives funded to deploy and scale up climate technologies for adaptation.\n\nPhotographs\u0026nbsp;from the event\nMore about this technical assistance\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/42_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-03-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/28\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/japan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJapan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Seeks Proposals to Advise Benin on Small Power Wind Turbines","nid":"26857","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-seeks-proposals-advise-benin-small-power-wind-turbines","Body":"The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking a member of the CTCN Network to prepare a feasibility study and development of an action plan for the promotion of manufacturing of components of small power wind turbines in Benin.\nThis \u0026nbsp;assistance \u0026nbsp;seeks \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;advise \u0026nbsp;Benin \u0026nbsp;on \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;question \u0026nbsp;whether \u0026nbsp;or \u0026nbsp;not \u0026nbsp;kick-starting \u0026nbsp;a \u0026nbsp;local \u0026nbsp;wind \u0026nbsp;manufacturing and deployment market by first analyzing feasibility of local manufacturing of equipment. Then, if the results of the feasibility study are positive, a second phase of the intervention will produce recommendations \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;Benin \u0026nbsp;as \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;how \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;create \u0026nbsp;a \u0026nbsp;manufacturing \u0026nbsp;market \u0026nbsp;as \u0026nbsp;well \u0026nbsp;as \u0026nbsp;how \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;spur \u0026nbsp;the installation \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;small \u0026nbsp;wind \u0026nbsp;turbines \u0026nbsp;through \u0026nbsp;capacity \u0026nbsp;building, \u0026nbsp;policies, \u0026nbsp;regulations, \u0026nbsp;programs, \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;other measures. The anticipated outcome is that Benin stakeholders will be informed about the potentials of local \u0026nbsp;small \u0026nbsp;wind \u0026nbsp;component \u0026nbsp;manufacturing \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;a \u0026nbsp;market \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;sell \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;produced \u0026nbsp;technology \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;generate renewable \u0026nbsp;energy \u0026nbsp;in \u0026nbsp;rural \u0026nbsp;areas \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;were \u0026nbsp;previously \u0026nbsp;lacking \u0026nbsp;reliable \u0026nbsp;energy \u0026nbsp;access.\n\nScope and activities:\n\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;A report of the feasibility study on local manufacturing of small wind technology in Benin\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;If \u0026nbsp;a \u0026nbsp;small \u0026nbsp;wind \u0026nbsp;manufacturing \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;deployment \u0026nbsp;market \u0026nbsp;is considered \u0026nbsp;feasible: \u0026nbsp;An Action \u0026nbsp;Plan \u0026nbsp;will \u0026nbsp;be developed \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;will \u0026nbsp;consist of \u0026nbsp;details \u0026nbsp;of small \u0026nbsp;wind \u0026nbsp;industry goals for the 2020 and 2030 timelines, a summary of small wind industry opportunities and pathways to fulfil \u0026nbsp;these \u0026nbsp;opportunities, and \u0026nbsp;a \u0026nbsp;high-level \u0026nbsp;plan \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;implementation \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;a pilot manufacturing \u0026nbsp;project\n\nComplete Offer must be submitted via the UNIDO e-Procurement portal https:\/\/procurement.unido.org \u0026nbsp;by 13 April 2017, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\nIn \u0026nbsp;case \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;are \u0026nbsp;not \u0026nbsp;a \u0026nbsp;CTCN \u0026nbsp;network \u0026nbsp;member \u0026nbsp;yet, \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;may \u0026nbsp;bid \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;implementation \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;technical \u0026nbsp;assistance, \u0026nbsp;subject \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;condition \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;submit \u0026nbsp;your \u0026nbsp;completed \u0026nbsp;application \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;CTC Network membership before the bid closure and the same is acknowledged by the CTCN. Furthermore, the contract award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder partner with another institution to deliver the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the CTC Network.\nMore about this technical assistance\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/benin_wind_turbine_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-03-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/24\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/hydro-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHydro\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wind-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWind\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/madagascar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMadagascar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/construction-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EConstruction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Workshop in Thailand: Mainstreaming Technology in Climate Action Plans","nid":"26828","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/workshop-thailand-mainstreaming-technology-climate-action-plans","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) organized a workshop on mainstreaming technology in climate action plans, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand. \u0026nbsp;The workshop brought together the national focal points of climate initiatives such as the National Designated Entities (NDEs), representatives from the Green Climate Fund\u0026nbsp;and Global Environment Facility (GEF), as well as officials responsible for country Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs), Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs), and National Action Plans (NAPs). The representatives discussed country priorities and how to strengthen synergies to accelerate technology transfer.\n\nPicture gallery\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_4097_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-03-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/22\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-biodiversity-strategies-and-action-plan-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Publication: Monitoreo y Evaluaci\u00f3n de la pol\u00edtica de eficiencia energ\u00e9tica en Colombia","nid":"26811","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/publication-monitoreo-y-evaluaci-n-de-la-pol-tica-de-eficiencia-energ-tica-en","Body":"As part of its technology transfer efforts in Colombia, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) assisted in prioritizing economic sectors in the country with the highest potential to improve energy efficiency. Based on the analysis, transport and industry sectors were prioritized and CTCN experts proposed new actions, policy instruments, and transversal measures for the country to implement. These CTCN recommendations are now being incorporated in a new national policy framework, which will officially become law.\n\nPublication in Spanish\n\nMore about this technical assistance\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/sbp_3771.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-03-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/17\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Seeks Proposals to Scale Up Waste Management Technologies in Livestock Farms in Ecuador","nid":"26783","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-seeks-proposals-scale-waste-management-technologies-livestock-farms","Body":"The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking a member of the CTCN Network to provide technical services in order to design scale up of climate resilient waste management and energy capture technologies in small and medium livestock farms in Ecuador.\u0026nbsp;\n\nEcuador has \u0026nbsp;requested \u0026nbsp;technical \u0026nbsp;assistance \u0026nbsp;from \u0026nbsp;CTCN \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;develop \u0026nbsp;an \u0026nbsp;implementation \u0026nbsp;plan \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;design, \u0026nbsp;pilot \u0026nbsp;and deploy \u0026nbsp;sustainable \u0026nbsp;management \u0026nbsp;models \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;harness \u0026nbsp;energy \u0026nbsp;from \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;manure \u0026nbsp;of livestock \u0026nbsp;production units.\n\nScope and activities:\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;A baseline to serve as a diagnostic of the country\u2019s agriculture sector and the potential demand \u0026nbsp;for biodigesters among small and medium producers\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;A \u0026nbsp;technological \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;financial \u0026nbsp;analysis \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;biodigester \u0026nbsp;models \u0026nbsp;developed \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;structured \u0026nbsp;by livestock \u0026nbsp;subsector \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;region\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;An \u0026nbsp;analysis \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;potential \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;contributions \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;biodigesters \u0026nbsp;in \u0026nbsp;Ecuador \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;adaptation \u0026nbsp;and mitigation \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;climate \u0026nbsp;change\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;A suite of communication materials tailors to the specific set of actors in the livestock production chain\nComplete Offer must be submitted via the UNIDO e-Procurement portal https:\/\/procurement.unido.org by 7 April 2017, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\nIn \u0026nbsp;case \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;are \u0026nbsp;not \u0026nbsp;a \u0026nbsp;CTCN \u0026nbsp;network \u0026nbsp;member \u0026nbsp;yet, \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;may \u0026nbsp;bid \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;implementation \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;technical \u0026nbsp;assistance, \u0026nbsp;subject \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;condition \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;submit \u0026nbsp;your \u0026nbsp;completed \u0026nbsp;application \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;CTC Network membership before the bid closure and the same is acknowledged by the CTCN.\u0026nbsp;Furthermore, the contract\u0026nbsp;award \u2013 should your bid be selected \u2013 is conditional to your network membership application having been\u0026nbsp;successfully approved by the Director of CTCN. Should the bidder partner with another institution to deliver\u0026nbsp;the services described in these Terms of Reference, it is expected that the partner institution also joins the\u0026nbsp;CTC Network.\n\nMore about this technical assistance\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ecuadorfarms.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-03-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/13\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/waste-management-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWaste Management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecuador\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcuador\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/austria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAustria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/lpg-and-lng-household-and-commercial-cooking-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELPG and LNG for household and commercial cooking\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biomass-power-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiomass power\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wood-products-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWood products\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for Applications: CTCN Secondment Programme for 2017","nid":"26780","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-applications-ctcn-secondment-programme-2017","Body":"The CTCN Secondment Programme offers two secondment positions and is currently accepting applications for 2017 (application deadline: 7 April 2017).\u0026nbsp;\nSelected secondees, representing the Centre\u2019s\u0026nbsp;Network,\u0026nbsp;National Designated Entities,\u0026nbsp;Consortium partner, and\/or CTCN donor institutions are invited to participate in the work of the CTCN Secretariat in Copenhagen, Denmark for a period of at least 6 months in one of the two fields below:\n- \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Supporting the Technical assistance team with climate change adaptation projects\n-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Supporting the Network and capacity building team\nApplicants should apply for one of the two positions and submit only one set of application documents\u0026nbsp;by Friday, 7 April 2017, Midnight, Central European Summer Time (CEST). A complete application should contain the following three documents:\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Completed and signed Personal History Form\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Motivation letter (1 page, please follow instructions below)\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;A copy of your passport\nApplications need to be submitted via email by your organization\u2019s CTCN contact person to\u0026nbsp;ctcn@unep.org.\u0026nbsp;Only applications submitted by the CTCN contact person of your organization will be considered eligible.\nMore information about this programme\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/secondmentcostaricamongolia.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-03-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/10\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Seeks Proposals for Development of Coastal Management Tools in Uruguay","nid":"26776","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-seeks-proposals-development-coastal-management-tools-uruguay","Body":"The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking a member of the CTCN Network to provide technical services related to development of technological tools to evaluate the impacts of, and vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in Uruguay\u2019s coastal zone.\nRecent regional studies conducted for Latin America and the Caribbean demonstrate that the incidence of extreme sea levels increased with a greater magnitude and frequency being noted in the coastal areas of the Caribbean and R\u00edo de la Plata.\nThe \u0026nbsp;objective\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; CTCN technical assistance\u0026nbsp; is\u0026nbsp; to assess\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; analyze\u0026nbsp; climate\u0026nbsp; impacts\u0026nbsp; on\u0026nbsp; beaches,\u0026nbsp; dune\u0026nbsp; zones,\u0026nbsp; coastal\u0026nbsp; erosion,\u0026nbsp; as\u0026nbsp; well\u0026nbsp; as risks of flooding and effects on ecosystems, residential areas, and costal and tourism infrastructure. This analysis\u0026nbsp; will\u0026nbsp; form\u0026nbsp; a\u0026nbsp; basis\u0026nbsp; for\u0026nbsp; developing\u0026nbsp; Uruguay\u2019s\u0026nbsp; National\u0026nbsp; Adaptation\u0026nbsp; Plan.\nScope and activities:\n1. Review of international experiences and proposal for marine dynamic variables to be used for coastal zone management;\n2. Compilation of existing relevant databases and validation of the marine variables with the Uruguayan authorities;\n3. Analysis of the effect of climate change and variability in Uruguay;\n4. Evaluation of the effects of climate change on Uruguay\u2019s coastal zone;\n5. Training of national technicians in monitoring these threats and their possible consequences;\n6. A series of Monitoring and Evaluation documents.\nComplete Offer must be submitted via the UNIDO e-Procurement portal https:\/\/procurement.unido.org \u0026nbsp;by 3\u0026nbsp;April 2017, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\nIn \u0026nbsp;case \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;are \u0026nbsp;not \u0026nbsp;a \u0026nbsp;CTCN \u0026nbsp;network \u0026nbsp;member \u0026nbsp;yet, \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;may \u0026nbsp;bid \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;implementation \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;technical \u0026nbsp;assistance, \u0026nbsp;subject \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;condition \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;you \u0026nbsp;submit \u0026nbsp;your \u0026nbsp;completed \u0026nbsp;application \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;CTC Network\u0026nbsp;membership before the bid closure and the same is acknowledged by the CTCN.\nMore about this technical assistance.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/uruguaycoast.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-03-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/09\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tourism\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETourism\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/coastal-zones-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECoastal Zones\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wind-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWind\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/latin-america-and-caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELatin America and the Caribbean\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uruguay\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUruguay\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-plan-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational plan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-adaptation-plan-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational Adaptation Plan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/coastal-zoning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECoastal zoning\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Publication: Renforcer la prise de d\u00e9cision pour faire face au changement climatique par la cr\u00e9ation d\u2019un syst\u00e8me d\u2019information environnementale en C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire","nid":"26761","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/publication-renforcer-la-prise-de-d-cision-pour-faire-face-au-changement","Body":"Un Syst\u00e8me d\u2019Information Environnementale (SIE) vise \u00e0 r\u00e9pondre aux besoins d\u2019information des d\u00e9cideurs politiques et autres utilisateurs sur l\u2019\u00e9volution de l\u2019\u00e9tat de l\u2019environnement dans son ensemble et son impact sur la vie des citoyens et sur les ressources naturelles du pays. Face \u00e0 une situation de dispersion des donn\u00e9es environnementales dans diverses institutions nationales, la C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, \u00e0 travers une initiative conduite par le Minist\u00e8re de l\u2019Environnement et du D\u00e9veloppement Durable (MINEDD), a d\u00e9cid\u00e9 de concevoir et de mettre en \u0153uvre un SIE \u00e0 \u00e9chelle nationale, sur fonds propres. Une fois mis en place, un tel syst\u00e8me aidera de nombreux acteurs nationaux \u00e0 prendre des d\u00e9cisions concernant l\u2019\u00e9tat de l\u2019environnement et aidera \u00e0 l\u2019adaptation et l\u2019att\u00e9nuation du changement climatique dans le pays.\nAfin de tenir compte de la composante du changement climatique dans son futur SIE, l\u2019Entit\u00e9 Nationale D\u00e9sign\u00e9e de la CCNUCC en C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, M. Kumassi Kouadio Philippe, du MINEDD, a pr\u00e9sent\u00e9 une demande d\u2019assistance technique au CRTC (Centre et R\u00e9seau des Technologies Climatiques) pour recevoir les conseils et recommandations d\u2019experts internationaux pendant la phase de conception du SIE et plus particuli\u00e8rement sur l\u2019aspect changement climatique de ce dernier.\nPublication - Renforcer la prise de d\u00e9cision pour faire face au changement climatique par la cr\u00e9ation d\u2019un syst\u00e8me d\u2019information environnementale en C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire.\nPublication - Strengthening decision-making to address climate change through the design of an environmental information system in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire.\nPhotos\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_2219.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-03-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/02\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in the Media: Recent Articles","nid":"26757","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-recent-articles","Body":"Climate change talks: will the goals be achieved? Deccan Herald\nThe report, roadmap to the $100 billion, remains unacknowledged by the UNFCCC but was used by developed countries as proof of keeping their commitments to give $100 billion annually till 2020 to finance climate adaptation and mitigation needs of developing countries, agreed to at the 2010 climate talks.\u0026nbsp;\nBut the UNFCCC\u2019s 2016 biennial report on climate finance, produced by its standing committee on finance, shows that public financing from developed to developing countries was $25.4 billion in 2013 and $26.6 billion in 2014, way short of what was being claimed by developed nations at the talks.\nIndeed, the numerous requests for help from the UN\u2019s Climate Technology Centre and Network has \u201cmade the CTCN in many ways the victim of its own success, mobilising expertise at a rate that is outpacing its receipt of funding\u201d, says its chairman Spencer Linus Thomas.\nRead more at: http:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/content\/597743\/climate-change-talks-goals-a\u2026\nParis Agreement: India\u0027s Challenges. Millenniumpost\nUnder India\u0027s Constitution, climate action is the mandate of states and Union Territories. Around 29 states have developed action plans on climate change (SAPCCs) under the National Action Plan on Climate Change. With new national goals on climate change as per INDC, the SAPCCs would need to refit to address the new commitments. India\u0027s plan to reach the INDC needs to be actively gender-equitable and community-based. The need for gender mainstreaming in climate action plans is vital for inclusive, sustainable development and climate mitigation. Community-based adaptation approach must also be the first line of action for the integration of adaptation in policies and planning.\nThe way to improve mitigation and adaptation is to optimise resources. As it moves into the implementation phase for meeting commitments, tied up funds have to be released in the budget. India needs to strongly push for Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in order to have improved capacity that would help in generating good adaptation action plans and proposals. It is important to rapidly scale-up ambition which has been lagging (SAA Farhan, What\u0027s on in India\u0027s Agenda, Development Alternatives).\nRead more at: http:\/\/www.millenniumpost.in\/opinion\/news-184367\nNo budget boost for climate change. Hans India\nIndia is committed to invest in tackling climate change while addressing poverty, food security and access to healthcare and education. The action plan also prioritises efforts to build resilience to climate change impacts, and gives a broad indication of the amount of financing necessary to reach its goals.\nIndia\u2019s plan to reach the INDC needs to be strongly gender-equitable and community based. The country needs to strongly push for Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in order to have improved capacity that would help in generating good adaptation action plans and proposals. According to the latest BP Energy Outlook, demand for green energy is expected to grow by seven times in 2035, which means the share of renewable energy in the country\u2019s fuel mix will increase from 2 per cent to 8 per cent in 2035.\nRead more at: http:\/\/www.thehansindia.com\/posts\/index\/News-Analysis\/2017-02-16\/No-bud\u2026;\nCoping with climate change: The water scarcity dilemma. The Southern Times\nIn order to extend water access in Africa, water governance for issues such as deforestation and urbanisation will require tackling at the source of the issue.\nConsequently, resulting in a larger impact on the economy of the country through the reduction of money necessary to be spent on health care for water pollution-related illnesses.\nThe Namibian Government, in collaboration with the Climate Technology Centre Network (CTCN) and the Council for South Africa\u2019s Scientific and Industrial Research, will jointly address water scarcity in Namibia.\nThe CTCN is the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism and is hosted by United Nations Environmental Programme in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation.\nNamibian Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, said water availability in Namibia will diminish under a changed climate.\nRead more at: https:\/\/southernafrican.news\/2017\/01\/27\/coping-with-climate-change-the-\u2026;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0037_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-03-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/01\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-biodiversity-strategies-and-action-plan-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Arranque de la asistencia t\u00e9cnica en Rep\u00fablica Dominicana: servicio de alerta temprana en cada bolsillo","nid":"26725","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/arranque-de-la-asistencia-t-cnica-en-rep-blica-dominicana-servicio-de-alerta","Body":"En una reuni\u00f3n \u201cKick-Off\u201d, realizada en Santo Domingo el 26 de Enero 2017 en las oficinas de la Defensa Civil, con la presencia de los miembros del Comit\u00e9 T\u00e9cnico Nacional de Emergencias y representantes del Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y \u0026nbsp;Recursos Naturales, se comparti\u00f3 informaci\u00f3n sobre los resultados esperados, la metodolog\u00eda y el proceso de implementaci\u00f3n de la asistencia t\u00e9cnica proporcionada por el CTCN. \u0026nbsp;Adem\u00e1s se acordaron mecanismos para la cooperaci\u00f3n con los actores del Sistema de Alerta Temprana (SAT) en la Republica Dominicana.\n\nDurante un primer taller se elabor\u00f3 una s\u00edntesis del SAT en operaci\u00f3n ante fen\u00f3menos hidrometeorol\u00f3gicos y se realiz\u00f3 un an\u00e1lisis de actores con el fin de aclarar y confirmar roles y responsabilidades de las instituciones y actores involucrados en las distintas etapas de los procesos de alerta. \u0026nbsp;Este taller se llev\u00f3 a cabo el 07 de febrero 2017 con la presencia de los miembros del Comit\u00e9 T\u00e9cnico Nacional de Emergencias, miembros de la sociedad civil de la zona piloto del proyecto, representantes del Ayuntamiento del Distrito Nacional y del Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales.\n\nMore about this technical assistance.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/taller_de_analisis_2_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-02-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/10\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN\/PFAN Clean Energy Financing Forum in Singapore","nid":"26709","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnpfan-clean-energy-financing-forum-singapore","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), together with the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN), organized a workshop in order to develop and strengthen the regional network of National Designated Entities (NDEs) and their relationship with small and medium enterprises\u0026nbsp;and clean energy technology stakeholders.\nThe two day workshop aimed to identify matchmaking opportunities and follow-up actions through the CTCN for clean technology investments in South East Asia.\nDay one was dedicated to identifying barriers and opportunities for technology transfer by entrepreneurial small and medium enterprises, and how these can be addressed by\u0026nbsp;CTCN technical assistance. \u0026nbsp;During day two, small and medium enterprises will present business plans that aim to be financially, socially and environmentally viable for review by potential investors as part of PFAN\u0027s Asia Forum for Clean Energy Financing.\u0026nbsp;\nPicture Gallery.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0943_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-02-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/09\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/singapore-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESingapore\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biomass-power-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiomass power\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for Consultancy in Benin: Agro-meteorological information system to strengthen climate resilience of agriculture producers","nid":"26701","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-consultancy-benin-agro-meteorological-information-system-strengthen","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is looking for a national consultant to assist in establishing a Agro-meteorological information system to strengthen climate resilience of agriculture producers.\nThe agriculture sector is the mainstay of Benin\u2019s economy, providing livelihoods for almost 60% of the working population. \u0026nbsp;However, droughts and floods are increasing in frequency and severity, thus harming agricultural production in Benin. Farmers have little access to basic climate forecasting information, which impedes their ability to adapt their agricultural planning and practices accordingly.\u0026nbsp;\nBenin\u2019s Ministry of Agriculture requested assistance through the CTCN to address its severe lack of data and forecasting information which threatens farmers\u2019 agricultural productivity and resilience to increasing droughts and floods in the country. The CTCN assistance aims to fill the identified gaps by strengthening expertise of national practitioners to utilize appropriate forecasting software:\u0026nbsp;\n\nAdapt a software to national context for crop monitoring and facilitate its use in a pilot area.\nRecommend procedures to compile and communicate localised information bulletins about anticipated severity and duration of droughts and floods to national planners and local farmers.\u0026nbsp;\nProvide training in managing and using the information system to produce agro-meteorological bulletins addressed to producers.\n\nAgricultural extension agents will be trained in data collection, information dissemination and popularization of agro-meteorological information. The agro-meteorological system will enable national planners and local producers to analyse the agro-meteorological information and make calculations for ensuring better forecasting and analysis of water balance in relation to the agricultural calendar of producers.\nDeadline for applications: 14\u0026nbsp;February, 2017\u0026nbsp;\nMore information about this technical assistance\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/benin_monitoring_station_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-02-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/08\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Momentum for Change Awards: Applications for 2017","nid":"26698","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/momentum-change-awards-applications-2017","Body":"Organizations, cities, industries, governments and other key players that are taking the lead on tackling climate change can nominate their game-changing projects for a United Nations award. The United Nations Climate Change secretariat opened the call for applications for the 2017 Momentum for Change Awards today to showcase action and ambition as national governments work toward implementing the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.\nSelected initiatives, called \u2018Lighthouse Activities,\u2019 shine a light on innovative, scalable and replicable examples of what people are doing to address climate change, in the hope of inspiring others to act. The winning activities will be recognized and celebrated during a series of special events in November at the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany (COP 23).\n\u201cRight now, there is an unprecedented amount of climate action happening around the world. We want to shine a light on the best of the best \u2013 showcasing the kind of climate solutions that will gather even more speed over 2017 and the years and decades to come,\u201d said Nick Nuttall, UNFCCC Spokesperson. \u201cEnsuring a better, more prosperous and stable future for us all requires that the aims of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals are achieved. Doing this requires national climate action by all countries across public and private sectors. We strongly encourage those moving climate action forward to apply for the 2017 Momentum for Change Awards \u2013 to help inspire and push similar action further and faster.\u201d\nThe 2017 Momentum for Change Lighthouse Activities will recognize climate action that is already achieving real results in five categories:\u0026nbsp;\n1. Women for Results: recognizing the critical leadership and participation of women in addressing climate change, implemented in collaboration with Masdar\u2019s WiSER initiative.\n2. Financing for Climate Friendly Investment: recognizing successful financial innovations for adaptation and climate mitigation, implemented in partnership with the World Economic Forum Global Project on Climate Change.\n3. ICT Solutions: recognizing successful climate change activities in the field of information and communications technology. This focus area is implemented in partnership with the Global e-Sustainability Initiative.\n4. Planetary Health: recognizing novel solutions that balance the need for both human health and a healthy planet, implemented with support by The Rockefeller Foundation.\n5. Climate Neutral Now: recognizing efforts by individuals, companies and governments that are achieving real results in transitioning to climate neutrality, implemented with the secretariat\u2019s Climate Neutral Now initiative.\nThe Momentum for Change Advisory Panel, made up of senior experts from various fields and countries, will select the 2017 Lighthouse Activities. The panel is part of the secretariat\u2019s Momentum for Change initiative, which is supported by The Rockefeller Foundation and operates in partnership with Masdar\u2019s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) initiative, the World Economic Forum Global Project on Climate Change and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative.\nApplications for the 2017 Momentum for Change Awards are being accepted until 9 April 2017 at: http:\/\/momentum.unfccc.int\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/offgrid2unfccc.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-02-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/06\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/efficient-lighting-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEfficient lighting\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/germany\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGermany\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/human-health-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHuman Health\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Switzerland\u2019s Contribution to Climate Technology Highlighted by UNIDO Director General","nid":"26692","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/switzerland-s-contribution-climate-technology-highlighted-unido-director","Body":"VIENNA, 27 January 2017 \u2013 The Government of Switzerland\u2019s 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.\nDirector General Li thanked the Swiss government for its long-standing support for UNIDO\u2019s technical cooperation projects. Last year, Switzerland was the largest donor country to UNIDO\u2019s technical cooperation projects.\nLi also commended Switzerland\u2019s leadership in the governing body of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN).The CTCN is the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, hosted by UNIDO and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). It promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low-carbon and climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries.\nThe initiative draws on the UNIDO-supported network of National Cleaner Production Centres (NCPCs), which were originally devised by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). The NCPCs advise small- and medium-sized enterprises on lowering consumption of energy, water and raw materials, thereby helping them to become more productive and minimize the impact on climate change.\nAmbassador Wild reiterated the Government\u2019s commitment to supporting UNIDO\u2019s activities towards achieving its mandate of inclusive and sustainable industrial development.\n\u201cI trust UNIDO will be the centre of excellence for implementing not only SDG 9, but also other SDGs such as 12 and 13. All UN agencies should be active in the common goal of realizing the 2030 Agenda, which should also be the overarching driving force for the international development community,\u201d said Wild.\nThe Ambassador also expressed Switzerland\u2019s readiness to continuously provide developing countries with climate technology solutions, capacity building and advice on policy, legal and regulatory frameworks.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a2793_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-02-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/02\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/switzerland\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESwitzerland\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in the Media: COP22 tackling global water scarcity dilemma","nid":"26691","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-cop22-tackling-global-water-scarcity-dilemma","Body":"New Era\nThe United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international environmental treaty negotiated at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to14 June 1992, then entered into force on 21 March 1994. The UNFCCC objective is to \u201cstabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system\u201d.\nConference of the Parties (COP22) was held in Marrakech, in the North-African country of Morocco, from 7 to 18 November 2016. A focal issue of COP22 is that of water scarcity, water cleanliness and water-related sustainability, a major problem in the developing world, including many African states. Prior to the event, a special initiative on water was presided by Charafat Afailal, Morocco\u2019s minister in charge of water and Aziz Mekouar, COP22 ambassador for multilateral negotiations. The global framework for action seeks to catalyse international cooperation on water scarcity in agriculture in the context of climate change and growing competition for water resources.\nIt is a call for partners from different fields and backgrounds to join in a concerted effort to support countries in implementing their intended nationally determined contributions related to agriculture and water; and in achieving the food security and water related targets of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development.\nThe intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) strongly point at agriculture and water in coping with climate change. Ninety-four percent of the 188 countries that submitted INDCs, as of March 2016, included agricultural sectors and 80 percent included water in their mitigation and\/or adaptation plans.\nOf the 130 countries that include an adaptation section, 77 percent specify measures for managing water scarcity and protecting water quality.\nGlobal forums and international organisations have been listing water scarcity as a top priority risk, as a major constraint to socio-economic development of nations, a growing problem for businesses, and a threat to growth and stability on a global scale.\nAgriculture holds the key to coping with water scarcity, as it is responsible for 70 percent of all fresh water withdrawals. According to the World Health Organisation, \u201cOver 1 billion people globally lack access to safe drinking water, 2.6 billion lack adequate sanitation; diseases related to unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene result in an estimated 1.7 million deaths every year.\u201d There is a growing recognition today, mainly expressed by non-governmental that countries and businesses are acting with short-term financial interests as their goal and paying lip-service to the long-term consequences on the environment and water conservation. In effect, a disregard to their impacts which are generating water challenges.\nThe economic theory, tragedy of the commons, helps to identify how the earth is reaching a tipping point for water scarcity; when no one individual, business or association has entitlements to a resource, it leads to over exploitation because preservation is not in the user\u2019s interests.\nAfrica, as can be seen in the \u2018Deaths from unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene\u2019 there is an average of 500-1 050 death per million resulting from polluted water due to agriculture, industrial processes, mining and urbanisation.\nDeforestation, an example of tragedy of the commons, does not only negatively impact trees, but the forests entire micro-climate, resulting in a range of negative consequences. Forests initiate a hydraulic cycle, allowing evaporation and transpiration of water into and from the atmosphere.\nThrough deforestation this cycle is lost, causing the ground to flood and through degradation of the soil contaminate water supplies, making it unfit for human consumption.\nSoil degradation results in a vicious cycle of major seasonal flooding, further exacerbating soil erosion with consequential deaths, reduced land fertility and loss of properties. Water and climate change are inextricably linked, as a lot of the technologies required to tackle climate change require an accessible source of water.\nBy harmonising water and climate policies, it will help to streamline the whole environmental system.\nIn addition, by increasing water conservation this will reduce the need for infrastructure to be erected for expensive desalination facilities across the world. In order to extend water access in Africa, water governance for issues such as deforestation and urbanisation will require tackling at the source of the issue. Consequently, resulting in a larger impact on the economy of the country through the reduction of money necessary to be spent on health care for water pollution related illnesses.\nThe Namibian Government in collaboration with the Climate Technology Centre Network (CTCN) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research will jointly address water scarcity in Namibia.\nThe CTCN is the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism and is hosted by United Nations Environmental Programme in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).\nThe Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta said studies have shown that water availability in Namibia will diminish under a changed climate. In this regard, a decrease in run-off and the reduction in groundwater recharge are expected by the year 2020, which thus puts the country in an absolute water scarcity dilemma. In view of this worsening trend, there is a great need for the exploration of sustainable alternative sources of potable water for both human consumption and economic activities in order to address this acute water problem, he noted. Namibia is a semi-arid country and is vulnerable to harsh climate conditions. Furthermore, the lack of readily available water in the interior of the country poses a serious threat to water availability in the country and is limiting the country\u2019s prospects for economic growth.\nFood and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and its partners have agreed to join forces in order to assist member states cope with the impacts of water scarcity in agricultural sectors and along the value chain.\nThe global framework is an action-oriented initiative aiming sustainable food and agriculture systems using a water scarcity lens, providing options that contribute to the 2030 sustainable development agenda and produce climate benefits.\nThe meeting was intended to bring together the initial partners of the Global Framework for Action and discuss the aspects of governance, the priorities for their portfolio and the next steps.\nBoth current and future partners and beneficiaries were welcome. The Paris agreement recognizes the \u201cfundamental priority of safeguarding food security and ending hunger, and the particular vulnerabilities of food production systems to the adverse impacts of climate change\u201d.\nIt also recognizes the importance of harnessing climate action to drive sustainable development \u2013 something the agricultural sectors are uniquely positioned to do. As part of the global climate action agenda, the agriculture and food security action event discussed the central role of agriculture in solving the triple threat of hunger, poverty and climate change.\nThree new and inter-related initiatives were launched: The \u201cTriple A\u201d \u2013 Agriculture Adaptation in Africa, promoted by the Kingdom of Morocco; a Global Framework for action on water scarcity in agriculture, launched by FAO, and Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, signed by 132 cities around the world. These initiatives aim to make the agriculture sectors more productive, sustainable and climate resilient; and to step up agriculture action in the Paris Agreement. Their action will directly contribute to more sustainable use of natural resources and to promote sustainable agriculture, a major step to address land degradation.\nAs an outcome of COP22, three water action recommendations were set:\n\u2022 Harmonising water and climate policies\n\u2022 Extending water access and sanitation services in Africa\n\u2022 Reinforcing resilient water governance promoting inclusive and integrated water resources management.\nThere is a long way to go before the water scarcity problems are solved across the globe, however collaborative projects such as COP22 and the UN\u2019s Sustainable Development Goal for sustainable management of water and sanitation, are a huge step in the direction of water conservation for all.\n\n*Dr Moses Amweelo is a former Swapo Parliamentarian and the former Minister of Works.\nhttps:\/\/www.newera.com.na\/2017\/01\/27\/climate-change-cop22-tackling-glob\u2026;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/kenya_water_deliver_e.hersman2_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-02-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/01\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Meeting with the First Lady of Iceland and HRH the Crown Princess of Denmark","nid":"26663","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/meeting-first-lady-iceland-and-hrh-crown-princess-denmark","Body":"Her Excellency the First Lady of Iceland, Ms Eliza Jean Reid, visited UN City in Copenhagen accompanied by HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark on Wednesday, 25 January. Discussions with the Climate Technology Centre focused on technology assistance in the areas of geothermal energy, sustainable fisheries management, mobilizing private sector technology expertise and the importance of engaging both women and men in decision making for equitable and sustainable technology transfer outcomes.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1_3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-01-31T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/31\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/iceland\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIceland\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/geothermal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGeothermal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/fisheries-management-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFisheries management\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"External Job Opportunity: Study on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of  Antiguans and  Barbudans on Energy Efficiency","nid":"26657","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/external-job-opportunity-study-knowledge-attitudes-and-practices-antiguans-and","Body":"The \u0026nbsp;Government \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;Antigua \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;Barbuda \u0026nbsp;is \u0026nbsp;seeking \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;services \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;a \u0026nbsp;qualified \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;highly motivated individual or professional agency in Antigua and Barbuda to develop and coordinate the \u0026nbsp;Pilot, \u0026nbsp;Knowledge \u0026nbsp;Attitudes \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;Practices \u0026nbsp;(KAP) \u0026nbsp;Survey \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;Antiguans \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;Barbudans \u0026nbsp;on Energy Efficiency in Caribbean Buildings. The project aims to both reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and make the energy sector in the \u0026nbsp;participating \u0026nbsp;pilot \u0026nbsp;countries \u0026nbsp;more \u0026nbsp;efficient \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;increase \u0026nbsp;their \u0026nbsp;use \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;renewable \u0026nbsp;energy.\n\nThe deadline for submission is February 15. PLEASE NOTE, this is not a CTCN call for proposals.\nMore information.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dscf0805_2_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-01-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/30\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/antigua-and-barbuda-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAntigua and Barbuda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for Proposals: Young Leaders in Energy Access Award","nid":"26653","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-proposals-young-leaders-energy-access-award","Body":"The Energy Access work stream of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership invites\u0026nbsp;Young Leaders in Africa and Europe to apply for the Young Leaders in Energy Access Award, 21-23 March, Lisbon, Portugal.\n\u0026nbsp;Who should apply\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;You are between 21 - 35 years old\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;You have a European or African nationality\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;You are an advocate for energy access in your community or at your institution, who works to bring sustainable energy access to communities in Africa\nBenefits\u0026nbsp;\nUp to five Young Leaders in the field of energy access will be invited to the ARE Energy Access Investment Forum held on March 22-23 in Lisbon, Portugal with all expenses covered. The Young Leaders will get the opportunity to share their ideas and recommendations to improve energy access in Africa with a wide group of energy experts and high-level stakeholders, including the European Commission, the African Union Commission, the UN and the World Bank.\u0026nbsp;The Young Leaders will also have the chance to broaden their knowledge of business opportunities for clean energy access and will receive a trophy acknowledging their contribution to bring sustainable energy access to Africa.\u0026nbsp;\nTo apply, please submit the following:\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;A short essay (max. 400 words) on what makes you a young leader on energy access in Africa, why you are passionate about clean energy access and what you have done to contribute to SDG7.\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Examples or evidence of your work that best demonstrates your passion to bring clean energy access to African communities, particularly through productive use, \u0026nbsp;(links to projects, articles, photos, blogs, videos, etc.) and to attend the ARE Energy Access Investment Forum in Lisbon.\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;What you would like to tell the leaders of today about energy access: please provide us with one recommendation (max. 100 words) that you would pass on to the leaders of the energy sector to address the main barriers and improve energy access in Africa.\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Your CV with references\n*Please note, that\u0026nbsp;applications will be accepted in French also, the Forum and award ceremony will be conducted in English. Therefore, a working-level of English is required to participate.\u0026nbsp;Please send your application to: energy.access@aeep-forum.org.\u0026nbsp;Deadline: 21 February 2017\u0026nbsp;\nMore Information\u0026nbsp;\nThe Young Energy Access Leaders Awards will happen in conjunction with the ARE Awards.\u0026nbsp;For questions please write to energy.access@aeep-forum.org.\u0026nbsp;\nMore detailed information on the ARE Energy Access Forum.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/nigeria_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-01-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/27\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/portugal\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPortugal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEurope\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Network: High-level Energy Efficiency Training in Dubai","nid":"26617","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-network-high-level-energy-efficiency-training-dubai","Body":"CTCN Network member, Econoler, together with the International Institute for Energy Training (IIET) is organizing energy efficiency trainings in DUBAI in February.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThere are three training modules during the course: Demand-Side Management Programs (from design to evaluation), Energy Performance Contracting and ESCOs, Energy Efficiency Financing. Each will be presented by a top international energy efficiency expert, two of them based in the Middle East and North Africa region.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/energyefficiency.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-01-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/24\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Econoler","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tunisia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETunisia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based-energy-services-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity-based energy services\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in the Media: Technology Transfers Create Climate for Growth","nid":"26613","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-technology-transfers-create-climate-growth","Body":"By\u0026nbsp;Ashley Henyan, Borgen Magazine\nSEATTLE, Washington \u2014 The sharing of knowledge and technology has always led to greater sustainability throughout the world. As climate change becomes an increasingly crucial issue, it is imperative that technology transfers span the globe to reach remote and developing areas. Now, a collaboration between the European Union and the governments of Canada, Denmark, Italy, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Switzerland and the U.S. will enable an extensive overhaul of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change through the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN).\nThe CTCN will provide technology support to developing countries in key areas, including energy efficiency, crop drying and storage technologies, food security and transportation. As governments throughout the developing world set new goals to utilize the potential of the CTCN and its ever-expanding network of more than 230 technological institutes, progress in sustainability is becoming more feasible.\nTechnology transfers became prominent following World War II when the U.S. recognized the importance of improving the agriculture and food science industries in the developing world. Programs initiated by USAID, the Department of Agriculture and the Ford and Rockefeller foundations flooded expert knowledge into the developing world. In Argentina alone, 40 doctorate students helped streamline the analysis of agriculture economics through agencies like the National Institute for Agriculture Technology.\nThe power of technology transfers has already made its way to Africa, specifically to the arid stretch of land that bisects Saharan and sub-Saharan Africa known as The Sahel. The Sahel spans 1.1 million square miles and encompasses parts of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. Due to its susceptibility to drought, more than 18 million people living in this region are in chronic poverty and suffering daily from food insecurity.\nMali has reached out to the CTCN for technical assistance to help in the areas of financing and design for food storage technologies and crop drying. Through education and access to the CTCN\u2019s vast network of technological knowledge, Mali hopes to increase food security for its people and implement new policy that will sustain food security into the future. Ultimately, this plan could set the precedent for other countries in The Sahel region, and help millions of people escape from a life of poverty.\nTechnology transfers are also benefiting parts of Asia, where Thailand has been very active in engaging with the CTCN. It is currently receiving technical assistance for two projects in environmental early warning systems and energy. And, in seeing the results from their own projects, Thailand has decided to step up, as a middle-man liaison of sorts, to support Bhutan in reforming their own transportation system and share the knowledge they have gained from working with the CTCN.\nProgress from technology transfers throughout the developing world have not gone unnoticed, and the U.N. is urging other countries to contribute so the CTCN can connect developing countries to the innovative and relevant technologies need to thrive.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a1940.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-01-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/23\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/crop-drying-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECrop drying\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/canada\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECanada\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/switzerland\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESwitzerland\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/republic-korea\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERepublic of Korea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/japan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJapan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/italy\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EItaly\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/germany\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGermany\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mali-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMali\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/argentina\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EArgentina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/burkina-faso-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBurkina Faso\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/niger-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENiger\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/seed-grain-food-storage-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESeed, grain \u0026amp; food storage\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Seeks Proposals for Madagascar Climate Center Development","nid":"26581","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-seeks-proposals-madagascar-climate-center-development","Body":"The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking a member of the CTCN Network to provide technical services related to creating a technology development and education centre to address climate change in Madagascar.\n\nScope and activities:\n\nMapping experiences and good practice at the international level regarding the establishment \u0026nbsp;and running of climate change education and awareness-raising centres\u0026nbsp;\nAnalysis \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;experiences \u0026nbsp;in \u0026nbsp;Madagascar \u0026nbsp;in \u0026nbsp;terms \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;climate \u0026nbsp;change \u0026nbsp;education \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;awareness raising\u0026nbsp;\nDrawing up a set of alternatives on the establishment and running of the centre\nWorkshop for feedback and exchanges with stakeholders on the approaches and options relating\u0026nbsp;to the establishment of the centre \u0026nbsp;\n\nComplete Offer must be submitted via the UNIDO e-Procurement portal https:\/\/procurement.unido.org\u0026nbsp;by 20 February 2017, 17:00 Vienna, Austria.\nMore about this technical assistance.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/madagscar2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-01-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/20\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/madagascar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMadagascar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Online Tool Makes Climate Action Plans More Comparable","nid":"26580","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/online-tool-makes-climate-action-plans-more-comparable","Body":"The German Development Institute (Deutsches Institut f\u00fcr Entwicklungspolitik, DIE) and its partners are making the national climate action plans submitted under the Paris Climate Change Agreement more comparable with the help of an interactive tool on climate action and policy, the so-called\u0026nbsp;\u0022NDC Explorer\u0022.\nUnder the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), every member state has agreed to formulate its concrete national contribution to address climate change, the so-called (I)NDCs. (I)NDCs stand for \u0022(Intended) Nationally Determined Contributions\u0022.\n\u0026nbsp;\u201dThe (I)NDCs are a cornerstone for implementing the Paris Climate Change Agreement\u201d, says Pieter Pauw who led the development of the NDC Explorer at DIE. \u201cBut apart from countries\u2019 general mitigation targets, the content of (intended) Nationally Determined Contributions has long been unclear.\u201d\nClaudio Forner of the UNFCCC secretariat said: \u201cUnderstanding NDCs and navigating the information that is communicated in NDCs is critical for their implementation and will help to enhance the ambition of global efforts over time.\u201d\nTogether with partners from the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), in cooperation with the UNFCCC secretariat, and supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), DIE analysed all aspects of the 163 submitted (I)NDCs. This data is now accessible in the new NDC Explorer to enable researchers, policy makers, development agencies and civil society organisations to explore and compare all submitted national climate action plans. \u0026nbsp;\nSee the online tool here.\n\nThis is what new NDC Explorer can do:\nExplore an analysis of all (I)NDCs on 60 different categories like mitigation, adaption and finance\nVisualise the data on an interactive world map\nVisualise the data in interactive bar graphs\nCompare (I)NDCs by region and by income\nCompare full country profiles of up to three countries\nShare what you see in social media or via email.\nDownload customised world maps and bar graphs for presentations and publications\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ndcexplorer.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-01-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/19\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Kenya: Catalysing Low Cost Green Technologies For Sustainable Water Service Delivery","nid":"26556","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-kenya-catalysing-low-cost-green-technologies-sustainable-water-service","Body":"Water services available for the poor in Kenya are often inadequate, unsafe and unsustainable. Climate change is expected to further impact water availability and infrastructure\u200b. There is a need to determine the technical and financial feasibility of selected green technologies for improved water resources and climate-proofed infrastructure.\nIn this technical assistance led by UNEP-DTU Partnership, CTCN is supporting the Water Services Trust Fund (WSTF) in Kenya, to determine the technical and financial feasibility of selected green technologies for improved water resources and climate-proofed infrastructure, with focus on two areas: ASAL in Northern Kenya and poor peri-urban areas:\n\nPrioritize green water technologies adapted to targeted areas,\n\u200bDraft a pre-feasibility study to determine the technical, economic and social feasibility of the three selected technologies,\n\u200b\u200bIdentify potential private sector actors and Public Private Partnerships (PPP) within the water sector for the deployment of green water technologies,\nBuild capacity in the development of a concept note to trigger future funding.\n\nIt is expected, that this technical assistance will strengthen\u0026nbsp;resilience of communities vulnerable to water stress.\u0026nbsp;\nMore information about this assistance.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/kenyawater2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-01-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/16\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-pumping-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater pumping\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Chile: Using a National System for Monitoring Climate Change Impacts To Preserve Biodiversity","nid":"26540","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-chile-using-national-system-monitoring-climate-change-impacts-preserve","Body":"Fish make up 17% of the world\u2019s consumption in Chile, fishing is a vital source of income for communities, including the people of famed Easter Island, or Rapa Nui as it\u0027s known by Chileans.\n\nThe livelihood of these people is at stake, due to declining populations of marine species who are being impacted by industrial fishers (over fishing and aquarium trade), pollution, and climate change causing habitat loss and environmental damages.\nChile is striving to change this. The creation of a biodiversity monitoring network, in the context of climate change adaptation, was clearly identified as a major need for the environmental institutions of the country.\n\nTo protect its biodiversity heritage under global climate change scenarios, Chile wanted to set up a biodiversity monitoring network that spanned the entire country and connected all the entities actively engaging on biodiversity already. To accomplish this feat, they needed a sound technological infrastructure that they did not have the capacity to design. Chile asked the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to step in and together they established the Chilean Biodiversity Monitoring Network, an integral component of Chile\u2019s National Climate Change Adaptation Plan.\n\nThis network will be used as Chile\u2019s primary instrument in providing reliable data to establish strategies and policies for biodiversity\u00b4s conservation and adaptation to climate change. El Roble conservation site is one of the major reservoirs of biodiversity in Chile and soon it will build a biodiversity monitoring station for researchers from the Ministry for the Environment. From research institutions to NGOs, CTCN helped to link these different monitoring entities to come together as a big network under the Chilean Ministry of Environment.\n\nPicture Gallery\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222017-01-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/13\/2017 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New Website: Communicating Climate Technology","nid":"26408","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-website-communicating-climate-technology","Body":"\u201cClimate Technology \u2013 the UNFCCC home for technology\u201d,\u0026nbsp;a new website that showcases UNFCCC support to countries for climate technology action, was launched by the United Nations Climate Change secretariat today. \u0026nbsp;\n\nClimate change has largely been caused by technology and it will thus be critical to ensure that technology becomes more climate friendly. Importantly, new, low-emissions technologies such as renewables energy, as well as technologies that increase resilience to climate change effects need to be implemented across the world to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement.\u0026nbsp;\n\nCalled TT:CLEAR, the website aims to be a go-to tool for speeding up the \u0026nbsp;development and transfer of climate technologies. It contains easy-to-search databases for fundable technology projects and policies that countries could implement in their drive to shift onto low-carbon and climate resilient development pathways.\u0026nbsp;\n\nLinked to this, the website will function as a key resource for countries as they implement their climate action plans \u2013 called nationally determined contributions (NDCs) - to achieve the Paris Agreement objectives.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe website is also the home of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism. It contains comprehensive information on its Technology Executive Committee (TEC), including the TEC\u2019s up-coming meetings and relevant documents. It also links to the Climate Technology Centre and Network, the implementing arm of the Technology Mechanism, which provides free technical assistance to developing countries on climate technology issues.\n\nFurthermore, the website showcases developing country technology action plans seeking support for implementation. It also contains information on the technology needs assessments that developing countries undertake to scale up implementation. The website highlights technology activities that developed countries have supported in developing countries. The new TT:CLEAR also contains information about support for climate technology activities, including links to finance sources.\n\nhttp:\/\/unfccc.int\/ttclear\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ttclear_home.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-12-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/12\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Foro Regional de Entidades Nacionales designadas del CTCN de Am\u00e9rica Latina (video)","nid":"26405","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/foro-regional-de-entidades-nacionales-designadas-del-ctcn-de-am-rica-latina","Body":"El Ministro de las Secretaria de Energ\u00eda, Recursos Naturales, Ambiente y Minas (MiAmbiente), Jos\u00e9 Antonio Galdames, en conferencia de prensa se mostr\u00f3\u0026nbsp;muy agradecido con la participaci\u00f3n y asistencia de los Pa\u00edses y Agencias Latinoamericanas al primer taller Regional sobre el Fondo Verde del Clima (FVC), ya que Honduras sirve como ejemplo de experiencia en materia de medidas de adaptaci\u00f3n y mitigaci\u00f3n al Cambio Clim\u00e1tico.\nEl evento coincidi\u00f3 con el Foro Regional de Entidades Nacionales Designadas del (CTCN, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s) que es un \u00f3rgano de la Convenci\u00f3n Marco de las Naciones Unidas para el Cambio Clim\u00e1tico (CMNUCC), de asistencia t\u00e9cnica en Tecnolog\u00edas del Clima, en donde se compartieron experiencias, para beneficio de los dem\u00e1s pa\u00edses de la Regi\u00f3n, en relaci\u00f3n a las actividades que realiza el Centro y Red de Tecnolog\u00eda del Clima (CTCN).\n\nAl evento se hicieron presente figuras de alto nivel en el tema del Cambio Clim\u00e1tico con ser: el Viceministro de Ambiente de Cuba Fidel Santana, la sub secretaria Mar\u00eda Victoria Chiriboga de Ecuador, el Ministro de Ambiente, Jos\u00e9 Molinas de Paraguay y al secretario de relaciones exteriores de Cuba Jorge Ferrer, al igual que la participaci\u00f3n de representantes de Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, M\u00e9xico, Panam\u00e1, Rep. Dominicana, Uruguay y Venezuela.\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\n\n\n\u201cEsta es una de las regiones, donde hay muchos pa\u00edses vulnerables al Cambio Clim\u00e1tico, a las sequ\u00edas, las intensas lluvias y a los devastadores huracanes que lamentablemente nos afectan con mayor frecuencia\u201d. Expreso, Jorge Ferrer Directivo del FVC.\n\nSe tiene la intenci\u00f3n de que el FVC se movilice a partir del 2020, hasta 100 mil millones de d\u00f3lares, por a\u00f1o lo cual contribuir\u00eda al financiamiento de las acciones que se identifiquen en cada uno de los pa\u00edses, a\u00f1adi\u00f3.\n\nIndic\u00f3, que el taller sirvi\u00f3 para conocer las oportunidades que ofrece el FVC ya que es uno de los mecanismos financieros de la convenci\u00f3n y parte del acuerdo de Par\u00eds, para enfrentar los efectos en acciones de mitigaci\u00f3n y adaptaci\u00f3n, tambi\u00e9n es muy importante, ya que es una sesi\u00f3n conjunta de los representantes de las autoridades internacionales designadas para Am\u00e9rica Latina con los representantes de CTCN, y con las autoridades nacionales que son puntos focales para la tecnolog\u00eda en materia de la convenci\u00f3n de cambio clim\u00e1tico.\n\nFerrer, refiri\u00f3 que para presentar una propuesta de proyecto o de programa al FVC, implica un gran esfuerzo para completar una propuesta de estas, ya que muchos pa\u00edses de la regi\u00f3n no cuentan con la experiencia necesaria como otros pa\u00edses que s\u00ed\u0026nbsp;la tienen y manejan informaci\u00f3n sobre estos temas ya que muchas est\u00e1n colaborando con la CTCN, agencias internacionales o regionales que son parte de una red que colaboran con los objetivos CTCN.\n\nPor su parte, Pedro\u0026nbsp;Garc\u00eda Brito, END de la Rep\u00fablica Dominicana en el CTCN, presente en el evento, agradeci\u00f3 la oportunidad de compartir los objetivos y los deseos en t\u00e9rminos de la sinergia y la colaboraci\u00f3n que deben darse de acuerdo con el mandato de la convenci\u00f3n de cambio clim\u00e1tico de los \u00f3rganos cooperativos de la misma que son en este caso el CTCN y FVC.\n\nEsta ha sido una actividad en la que por suerte contamos con el entusiasmo del Ministro de la Secretaria de MiAmbiente+ Jos\u00e9 Antonio Galdames, y del Gobierno de Honduras que ha estado muy activo en los \u00faltimos a\u00f1os en el tema de cambio clim\u00e1tico y definitivamente est\u00e1 desarrollando experiencias que est\u00e1 enriqueciendo a los dem\u00e1s pa\u00edses de la regi\u00f3n, Agrego Brito.\n\nEnfatiz\u00f3, que la idea es que el rol que tiene CTCN, es de apoyar en los procesos, a trav\u00e9s de asistencia t\u00e9cnica para que se pueda gestionar el flujo de recursos hacia los pa\u00edses, ya sea a trav\u00e9s del FVC, que es la apuesta m\u00e1s audaz que tiene la convenci\u00f3n, por la ambici\u00f3n que implica los deseos que tiene las partes en avanzar en rumbo a sus metas en la lucha contra el cambio clim\u00e1tico.\nPhotos\nPresentaciones y otros documentos (Presentations and other documents)\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_6319.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-12-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/06\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cuba-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECuba\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/honduras\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHonduras\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecuador\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcuador\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/paraguay-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EParaguay\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/argentina\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EArgentina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/costa-rica\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECosta Rica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/el-salvador\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEl Salvador\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guatemala\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuatemala\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uruguay\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUruguay\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Regional Forum for Latin America, Honduras (pictures)","nid":"26392","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-regional-forum-latin-america-honduras-pictures","Body":"The CTCN Forum\u0026nbsp;was an occasion to develop and strengthen the regional network of NDEs and their relationship with other technology stakeholders, with a view to identify matchmaking opportunities to CTCN requests or other climate technology activities. Participants discussed\u0026nbsp;the Paris Outcome in relation to Technology Transfer and Technology Mechanism, linkages between the Technology and Finance Mechanism; as well as shared experiences on set up and activities of NDEs at national level and use of CTCN Technical Assistance.\nThe CTCN Regional Forum for Latin America \u0026nbsp;(Spanish speaking countries) is\u0026nbsp;taking\u0026nbsp;place in Tegucigalpa, Honduras on 30 November - 2 December 2016, in parallel with an event of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The meeting was attended by\u0026nbsp;the Minister of Environment\u0026nbsp;of Honduras, there were organized\u0026nbsp;small group discussions between National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and CTCN National Designated Entities (NDEs). Participants\u0026nbsp;highlighted the importance of GCF and CTCN, and linkages between the two\u0026nbsp;organizations.\u0026nbsp;\n\nPicture\u0026nbsp;Gallery\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_7850_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-12-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/01\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/honduras\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHonduras\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at COP22 (pictures and presentations)","nid":"26353","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-cop22-pictures-and-presentations","Body":"During COP22, the Centre shared details on its progress and trends in technology transfer in terms of bridging gaps between countries\u0027 technology planning and the innovators and financiers implementing technology solutions.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is mandated by the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC to promote the accelerated development and transfer of climate technologies at the request of developing countries for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development together with partners.\nCTCN was mentioned in more than 70 articles in international press and country\/region-specific media (including Africa region, China, Korea, etc.), e.g. Le Figaro, Guardian, Finland Times, Fox, Switzerland Times. Few examples from the international media coverage:\n\nhttp:\/\/guardian.ng\/features\/resolving-climate-change-question\/\u0026amp;nbsp;\nhttp:\/\/www.finlandtimes.fi\/europe\/2016\/11\/16\/31578\/EU,-8-countries-pled\u2026\nhttp:\/\/www.leconomiste.com\/flash-infos\/changement-climatique-23-million\u2026\nhttp:\/\/www.lefigaro.fr\/sciences\/2016\/11\/17\/01008-20161117ARTFIG00258-cl\u2026 http:\/\/www.energydaily.co.kr\/news\/articleView.html?idxno=75084\u0026amp;nbsp;\n\nPicture gallery\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_5282_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-11-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/24\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ethiopia-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEthiopia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/zimbabwe-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EZimbabwe\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/niger-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENiger\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/finland\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFinland\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bosnia-and-herzegovina\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBosnia and Herzegovina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/switzerland\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESwitzerland\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/early-warning-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEarly warning systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industrial-symbiosis-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustrial symbiosis\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) turns 50","nid":"26347","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-industrial-development-organization-unido-turns-50","Body":"Fifty years ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution establishing the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Since then, UNIDO has become the UN system\u2019s industrial development arm, and today continues to work to eradicate global poverty by assisting developing and middle income countries in achieving inclusive and sustainable industrial development.\nAt the core of UNIDO\u2019s industrial development approach is the firm belief in the need for the successful integration of the economic, social and environmental dimensions in order to fully realize sustainable development for the benefit of our future generations.\nLI Yong, the Director General of UNIDO, said that \u201cthis anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the past and to chart a new path for a sustainable future. Today, as never before, we are fully committed to the job we started five decades ago: to put an end to poverty once and for all.\u201d\nAs a first step to realize this approach, UNIDO has developed a new type of assistance package for its Member States: the Programme for Country Partnership, a custom-built formula for each beneficiary country. The first such programmes were launched in Ethiopia and Senegal, and today a Programme for Country Partnership is successfully developing in Peru. Other Member States are eager to have the same approach implemented in their country.\n\u201cLooking forward, we feel confident, knowing that UNIDO has a proven track record and a global reputation as a robust and pertinent organization that offers a range of analytical, normative, convening and technical cooperation services, as well as industrial policy advice,\u201d said Director General Li.\n\u201cOver the last 50 years, UNIDO has created opportunities for and improved the lives of millions of people, including women and young people. Today, we have a clear mandate and a direct responsibility for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through inclusive and sustainable industrialization, as reflected in Sustainable Development Goal 9. I am confident that together - with the continued support of our Member States and donors - we will realize our dream of a sustainable future,\u201d said Li.\nUNIDO Headquarters, based in Vienna, celebrated the 50th anniversary from 21 to 25 November.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a2793.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-11-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/23\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ethiopia-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEthiopia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/peru\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPeru\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Pilot demonstration of Energy Service Company (ESCO) in Viet Nam\u0026#039;s cement sector","nid":"26341","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-call-proposals-pilot-demonstration-energy-service-company-esco-viet","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre is seeking a member of its Network to provide technical services related to develop a pilot Energy Service Company (ESCO) for the cement industry in Viet Nam. Selection of the service provider is conducted via the\u0026nbsp;United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), which is a co-host of CTCN. \u0026nbsp;\nThe sustainable and low carbon development of the cement sector is a high priority for the Government of Viet Nam. The national ambitions for low carbon development are formulated in Viet Nam\u2019s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC), the National Climate Change Strategy and the Nation Green Growth Strategy. As described in the INDC, the Government of Viet Nam has made a commitment to reduce the country\u2019s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the economy and provides a particular reference to select energy intensive manufacturing industries.\nThe objective of the CTCN TA is to support Vietnam\u0027s Ministry of Construction and the cement sector in Viet Nam to develop a pilot ESCO model using Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) as an integrated part of the overall NAMA design. The pilot will include an identification and assessment of suitable plant sites for the ESCO model; within these sites to conduct a feasibility study, investment report and investment grade audit for selected technologies as identified in the Readiness Plan for the Cement Sector; to develop a monitoring and verification plan for the ESCO model which will fit into the NAMA framework; and finally to evaluate the pilot ESCO model and provide strategic and operational recommendations for up-scaling the ESCO model for the entire cement sector.\nComplete Offer must be submitted via\u0026nbsp;the UNIDO e-Procurement\u0026nbsp;portal by 12 December, 17:00 Central European Time.\nPlease see attached documents for further information and guidance on the bidding process.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/vietnam_cement_esco_joel_abroad.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-11-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/18\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/viet-nam\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EViet Nam\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cement-production-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECement production\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based-energy-services-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity-based energy services\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/construction-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EConstruction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Promesse de financement \u00e0 hauteur de $23 millions pour le transfert de technologies dans les pays en d\u00e9veloppement","nid":"26338","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/promesse-de-financement-hauteur-de-23-millions-pour-le-transfert-de","Body":"Aujourd\u2019hui, le Canada, le Danemark, l\u2019Union Europ\u00e9enne, l\u2019Allemagne, l\u2019Italie, le Japon, la Cor\u00e9e du Sud, la Suisse et les \u00c9tats-Unis ont annonc\u00e9 une promesse de financement \u00e0 hauteur de $23 millions d\u00e9di\u00e9e au renforcement du Centre et R\u00e9seau des Technologies Climatiques (CTCN en anglais) de la Convention-Cadre des Nations Unies sur les Changement Climatiques (CCNUCC) dans ses activit\u00e9s de renforcement des capacit\u00e9s et d\u2019assistance technique dans un large \u00e9ventail de secteurs technologiques et politiques li\u00e9s \u00e0 l\u2019adaptation et l\u2019att\u00e9nuation en r\u00e9ponse \u00e0 la demande des pays en d\u00e9veloppement. Comme branche op\u00e9rationnelle du M\u00e9canisme Technologique, le CTCN est une institution cl\u00e9 d\u2019aide aux pays pour la mise en \u0153uvre de leurs engagements en mati\u00e8re de changement climatique pris dans le cadre de l\u0027Accord de Paris.\nAu fur et \u00e0 mesure que les pays du monde entier cherchent \u00e0 atteindre leurs objectifs d\u0027att\u00e9nuation et d\u0027adaptation, le CTCN met \u00e0 profit l\u0027expertise d\u0027un r\u00e9seau mondial de plus de 230 institutions technologiques venant des secteurs de la finance, de la soci\u00e9t\u00e9 civile, du secteur priv\u00e9 et de la recherche, et fournissant une expertise politique et technologique aux parties prenantes des pays en d\u00e9veloppement. Les Entit\u00e9s Nationales D\u00e9sign\u00e9es (END), contacts (focal point) s\u00e9lectionn\u00e9s \u00e0 l\u0027\u00e9chelle nationale, coordonnent les demandes exprim\u00e9es par les parties prenantes de ces pays.\nLe CTCN a d\u00e9j\u00e0 re\u00e7u 160 requ\u00eates d\u2019assistance technique. Son soutient va du renforcement des capacit\u00e9s dans le cadre des politiques nationales d\u0027efficacit\u00e9 \u00e9nerg\u00e9tique en Colombie, en passant par de l\u0027assistance technique pour la conception et le financement de technologies de s\u00e9chage et de stockage des cultures pour l\u2019am\u00e9lioration de la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 alimentaire au Mali, et \u00e0 la facilitation du transfert de technologies Sud-Sud au Bhoutan pour la r\u00e9duction des \u00e9missions de gaz \u00e0 effet de serre dans le secteur du transport.\nPatricia Espinosa, Secr\u00e9taire Ex\u00e9cutive de la Convention-cadre des Nations Unies sur les Changements Climatiques (CCNUCC), faisant suite \u00e0 cette annonce, a d\u00e9clar\u00e9: \u0022L\u0027acc\u00e9l\u00e9ration du d\u00e9ploiement de technologies propres et vertes sera cruciale pour la r\u00e9alisation des objectifs de l\u0027Accord de Paris et des objectifs de d\u00e9veloppement durable. Les financements seront \u00e9galement essentiels pour parvenir \u00e0 un d\u00e9ploiement \u00e0 la vitesse et \u00e0 l\u0027\u00e9chelle requises. Je suis donc ravie que le Centre et R\u00e9seau des Technologies Climatiques de la CCNUCC annonce des soutiens financiers nouveaux et additionnels pour son travail unique. Par la m\u00eame, j\u0027invite toute partie \u00e0 voir comment elle peut contribuer \u00e0 ce que le CTCN r\u00e9alise tout son potentiel pour donner aux pays en d\u00e9veloppement acc\u00e8s aux technologies novatrices et pertinentes qu\u0027ils recherchent.\u0022\nMr Spencer Thomas, pr\u00e9sident du conseil consultatif du CTCN, a d\u00e9clar\u00e9\u0026nbsp;: \u0022Le Centre et R\u00e9seau des Technologies Climatiques fournit un savoir-faire et une mise en \u0153uvre technologique essentiels, de l\u0027identification des besoins technologiques au d\u00e9ploiement et aux liens avec le financement. Je me r\u00e9jouis d\u0027apprendre ce nouveau soutien financier qui permettra au CTCN de r\u00e9pondre \u00e0 la demande croissante de solutions technologiques qui fonctionnent pour les pays en d\u00e9veloppement.\u0022\nS\u0027exprimant sur les services de transfert technologique du CTCN, M. Issakha Youm, Entit\u00e9 Nationale D\u00e9sign\u00e9e du S\u00e9n\u00e9gal, a d\u00e9clar\u00e9\u0026nbsp;: \u0022Le CTCN trouve avec pr\u00e9cision les experts pertinents, aide \u00e0 d\u00e9velopper des options technologiques, supprime les obstacles et identifie les partenaires financiers pour mettre en \u0153uvre les technologies prioris\u00e9es par les pays. \u0022\n\u00c0 propos du CTCN: Le Centre et R\u00e9seau des technologies climatiques (CTCN) encourage l\u2019acc\u00e9l\u00e9ration de l\u2019innovation et du transfert de technologies climatiques \u00e0 la demande des pays en\u0026nbsp;d\u00e9veloppement et en vue de\u0026nbsp;parvenir \u00e0 un d\u00e9veloppement \u00e9conome en \u00e9nergie, sobre en carbone\u0026nbsp;et r\u00e9silient face au climat. Le CTCN est plac\u00e9 sous l\u2019\u00e9gide de l\u2019ONU Environnement, en collaboration avec l\u2019Organisation des Nations Unies pour le d\u00e9veloppement industriel (ONUDI) et\u0026nbsp;soutenu par 11\u0026nbsp;institutions partenaires sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9es dans les technologies climatiques. Le Centre utilise l\u2019expertise de ces institutions ainsi qu\u2019un r\u00e9seau mondial de plus de 200 organismes de la soci\u00e9t\u00e9 civile, du monde universitaire, de la finance, de la recherche, du secteur public et priv\u00e9 pour \u00e9laborer et fournir de l\u2019assistance technique et du renforcement des capacit\u00e9s aux pays en d\u00e9veloppement qui en font la demande.\u0026nbsp; Le CTCN travaille \u00e9galement en \u00e9troite collaboration avec le Comit\u00e9 Ex\u00e9cutif de la Technologie, la branche politique du M\u00e9canisme Technologique, dans le but de renforcer leur coop\u00e9ration pour l\u2019apport de soutien technologique en mati\u00e8re de climat et pour une r\u00e9ponse efficace aux besoins des pays.\nContact:\nIrma Juskenaite, Associ\u00e9e en Communications\nCentre \u0026amp; R\u00e9seau des technologies climatiques (CTCN)\ni.juskenaite@unido.org\nTel: +370 68694320\nhttp:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_1054.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-11-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/16\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/canada\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECanada\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mali-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMali\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Countries Pledge Millions for Technology Transfer to Implement Paris Agreement","nid":"26337","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/countries-pledge-millions-technology-transfer-implement-paris-agreement","Body":"Countries pledge over $23 million to support technology transfer in developing countries through the CTCN\nToday, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Switzerland and the United States announced over $23 million USD to provide a major scale-up of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) as it delivers tailored capacity building and technical assistance at the request of developing countries across a broad range of mitigation and adaptation technology and policy sectors. As the implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism, the CTCN is a key institution to help nations realize their commitments under the Paris Agreement.\nAs countries around the world seek to meet their mitigation and adaptation goals, the CTCN has harnessed expertise from an expanding global network of over 230 technology institutions, from finance, NGO, private, and research sectors, to provide expert policy and technology support to developing country stakeholders, coordinated by nationally-selected focal points (National Designated Entities, or NDEs).\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN has already received 160 requests for assistance from countries.\u0026nbsp; Support ranges from providing capacity building support for national energy efficiency policies in Colombia, technical assistance for design and financing of crop drying and storage technologies for enhanced food security in Mali, and facilitation of south-south technology transfer in Bhutan for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.\nPatricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), remarking on the announcement, said: \u201cAccelerating the deployment of clean and green technologies is going to be crucial for realizing the aims of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. Finance will also be key if that deployment is to happen at the speed and scale required. I am thus delighted that the UNFCCC\u2019s Climate Technology Centre and Network is announcing new and additional funding support for its unique work. I would urge others to see how they can contribute so that the CTCN realizes its full potential in connecting developing countries to the innovative and relevant technologies they seek\u201d.\nMr. Spencer Thomas, CTCN Advisory Board Chair, said \u201cThe Climate Technology Centre and Network provides essential technology know-how and implementation, from identification of technology needs to deployment and linkages with financing. This new funding support will enable the CTCN to meet the growing demand for technology solutions and capacity building that works for developing countries.\u201d\nReferring to the CTCN\u2019s technology transfer services, Mr. Issakha Youm, National Designated Entity from Senegal, stated \u201cThe CTCN accurately finds the right experts, helps to develop technology options, removes the barriers and also identifies financial partners to implement technologies in countries\u201d.\nAbout the CTCN: The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) promotes the accelerated development and transfer of climate technologies for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development. It is hosted and managed by UN Environment in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and supported by 11 partner institutions around the world. The Centre utilizes the expertise of these institutions, as well as a global network of over 200 civil society, finance, private sector, and research institutions, to deliver technical assistance and capacity building at the request of developing countries. The CTCN also works closely with the Technology Executive Committee, the policy arm of the Technology Mechanism, to enhance collaboration in the delivery of climate technology support and respond effectively to the needs of countries.\n\u0026nbsp;\nContact:\nIrma Juskenaite, Communications Associate\nClimate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN)\ni.juskenaite@unido.org\nTel: +370 68694320\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/\nIf you are interested in learning more about technology transfer projects in particular countries\/regions or within specific sectors (agriculture, water, energy, industry, finance for technology, NDC implementation, etc.), please consult the CTCN Communications Associate.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/photo_cropped_richard.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-11-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/16\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bhutan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBhutan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/canada\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECanada\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/crop-drying-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECrop drying\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/germany\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGermany\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/italy\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EItaly\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/japan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJapan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mali-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMali\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/switzerland\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESwitzerland\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Media: IISD Video on Technology Mechanism","nid":"26334","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-iisd-video-technology-mechanism","Body":"On Wednesday, 9 November 2016, the event \u201cTechnology Mechanism: Enhancing Climate Technology Development and Transfer\u201d took place at the Marrakech Climate Change Conference (COP22). This video by IISD Reporting Services provides an overview of the event, which highlighted achievements of the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in 2016. The event also showcased climate technology support for climate adaptation and mitigation in developing countries.\nVideo:\nhttp:\/\/www.iisd.ca\/videos\/climate\/unfccc-cop22-side-events\/technology-m\u2026\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_5226_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-11-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/12\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Media: UN Climate Change Conference Opens with Calls for Implementation, Amplification of Paris Agreement","nid":"26331","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-un-climate-change-conference-opens-calls-implementation","Body":"International Institute for Sustaible Development (IISD), by Leila Mead, Thematic Expert for Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (US) \u0026nbsp;\nThe Marrakech Climate Change Conference commenced three days after the Paris Agreement entered into force. In a press conference preceding its opening, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa said that dialogue and decisions in Marrakech have \u201cimmense potential\u201d to \u201caccelerate and amplify\u201d the response to the climate challenge outlined in the Paris Agreement.\u0026nbsp;\nEspinosa encouraged public and private sector leaders and citizens alike to follow the Marrakech proceedings and build momentum to meet interlinked climate and sustainable development challenges.\nOn Monday, 7 November, delegates gathered for the opening ceremony of the conference. The meeting includes the 22nd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 22) to the UNFCCC and the 12th session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 12).\nCOP 21\/CMP 11 President S\u00e9gol\u00e8ne Royal, France, described COP 22 as an \u201cAfrican COP\u201d and called for climate justice for the continent. Espinosa emphasized that realizing the Paris Agreement\u2019s goals is not a given, and stressed the need for: adaptation support and progress on the loss and damage mechanism; integration of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) into national policies and investment plans; capacity building; predictable finance to catalyze low-emission development; and full engagement of non-party stakeholders.\n\nDuring the COP plenary, Salaheddine Mezouar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Morocco, after being elected COP 22\/CMP 12 President by acclamation, said the conference represented Africa\u2019s commitment to climate action, and called for finalizing support mechanisms for the Paris Agreement. Parties then adopted the COP agenda with the agenda item on the second review of the adequacy of Convention Articles 4.2 (a) and (b) (developed countries\u2019 mitigation) held in abeyance and Turkey\u2019s request to include an item, on access to support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) under the Paris Agreement by parties whose special circumstances are recognized by the COP, left pending under other matters. On the organization of work, inter alia, COP President Mezouar reported an emerging understanding on the provisional agenda for the first session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA 1). He suggesting that the CMA could adopt, as a procedural conclusion, the continuance of its work either in 2017 or 2018.\nThe CMP convened briefly, but was then suspended.\nDuring the SBSTA opening plenary, delegates adopted the agenda and addressed agenda items on, among other things: development and transfer of technologies, and the Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the CTCN; methodological issues under the Convention, specifically bunker fuels; and modalities for the accounting of financial resources provided and mobilized through public interventions in accordance with Paris Agreement article 9.7 (transparent and consistent information on support for developing country Parties).\n\u0026nbsp;\nMore:\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/sdg.iisd.org\/news\/un-climate-change-conference-opens-with-calls-\u2026\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_5226.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-11-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/10\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/france\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFrance\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/morocco\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMorocco\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Antigua and Barbuda: Development of a workforce strategy for NDC priority energy sectors","nid":"26292","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-antigua-and-barbuda-development-workforce-strategy-ndc-priority-energy","Body":"Antigua and Barbuda currently generates nearly all of its electricity from imported fossil fuels, resulting in high costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The government has determined to address these challenges by implementing various energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, which it has outlined in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). To build capacity for realisation of these commitments, Antigua and Barbuda requested assistance with developing a workforce strategy to mobilize local labour to implement NDC-related projects.\n\u201cThe timing of the support worked well because it was focused on consultations around the INDC targets, which happened as Antigua and Barbuda was preparing to ratify the Paris Agreement, so the momentum of the in-country consultations contributed to the overall engagement in the climate change process\u201d, says Ms. Diann Black-Layne, CTCN National Designated Entity of\u0026nbsp; Antigua and Barbuda,\u0026nbsp; Ambassador of Climate Change Chief Environment Office.\nThe analysis of renewable energy priority technologies helps the country to develop its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas intensity (CO2 emissions per unit GDP), and become less prone to electricity black-outs. On the renewable energy front, Antigua and Barbuda will be able to bring about critical amendments to its existing knowledge and expertise and thus overcome key barriers hampering renewable energy deployment. By utilizing the workforce strategy, Antigua and Barbuda will be able to create clean energy jobs, provide necessary education in line with accredited standards, and develop a workforce that can support implementation and achievement of the NDC energy targets.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dscf0797_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-11-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/10\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/antigua-and-barbuda-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAntigua and Barbuda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UN Climate Talks Live","nid":"26289","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-climate-talks-live","Body":"The United Nations Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat  offers the opportunity to stay up-to-date - free of charge - with the global social media conversation about the 22nd UN Climate Change Conference (COP22) in Marrakech, Morocco.\n\n\n(function(d, t) {\nvar s = d.createElement(t), options = {\nid: \u0022shore-embed-180123\u0022,\nsrc: \u0022https:\/\/www.climatetalkslive.org\/widgets\/?page=all\u0026autoresize=true\u0026title=Tweets%20from%20UN%20Climate%20Talks%20Live\u0026font=Helvetica%20Neue\u0026width=100%25\u0026lang=en\u0026clang=en\u0026header=false\u0026group=all-delegates\u0026color=41aadd\u0026logo=false\u0022,\nwidth: \u0022100%\u0022,\nheight: \u00221000\u0022,\nautoresize: true};\ns.src = \u0022https:\/\/www.climatetalkslive.org\/static\/js\/embed.js\u0022;\ns.onload = s.onreadystatechange = function() {\nvar rs = this.readyState; if (rs) if (rs != \u0022complete\u0022) if (rs != \u0022loaded\u0022) return;\ntry { se = new ShoreEmbed(); se.initialize(options); se.display(); } catch (e) {}};\nvar scr = d.getElementsByTagName(t)[0], par = scr.parentNode; par.insertBefore(s, scr);\n})(document, \u0022script\u0022);","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/unfccc-cop22.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-11-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/08\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"2016 CTCN Progress Report launched: Global Climate Commitments in Action","nid":"25829","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/2016-ctcn-progress-report-launched-global-climate-commitments-action","Body":"COPENHAGEN, DENMARK November 4, 2016 \u2013 Press release\n2016 CTCN Progress Report launched. Developing country trends in climate technology transfer needs presented.\nIn year\u0026nbsp;3 of its operations, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change\u2019s (UNFCCC) Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) reports that demand for technology transfer in support\u0026nbsp;of achieving\u0026nbsp;countries\u0027\u0026nbsp;national commitments is growing rapidly.\u0026nbsp;\n\nApproximately 30% of all incoming mitigation-related requests to CTCN focus on energy efficiency. Among adaptation-related requests for technical assistance, an increasing number of countries are focusing on early warning systems. A growing number of requests include appeals for assistance in catalysing project financing;\u0026nbsp;the consideration of gender is essential too.\u0026nbsp;\n\nFor example, Bosnia and Herzegovina committed to introduce renewable energy sources into Banja Luca\u2019s district heating system. The energy strategy supported by the CTCN attracted interest from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in providing a multi-million dollar investment package for new biomas boilers and other efficiency measures.\u0026nbsp;\n\nMali committed to promote a green economy with emphasis on climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy. The CTCN is identifying technologies and private investment opportunities for solar-powered fruit and vegetable drying and storage facilities.\n\nBhutan committed to promote low-carbon transport through the use of intelligent transport system. The CTCN facilitated capacity building in Thailand so that Bhutan could learn from the experience of Thailand\u2019s low-carbon mobility planning and intelligent transport system.\nHow it works: Countries, working through national representatives, convey their technology requests. The CTCN then mobilizes relevant technology experts from a global network of 230 technology institutions to design and deliver a customized solution. CTCN technology transfer spans numerous countries and technology sectors.\nAbout the CTCN:\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) promotes the accelerated development and transfer of climate technologies for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development. As the implementing arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Technology Mechanism, the Climate Technology Centre is hosted and managed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and supported by 200 network partners around the world. The Centre utilizes the expertise of these institutions to deliver technical assistance and capacity building at the request of developing countries.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nContact:\nKarina LARSEN\nKnowledge \u0026amp; Communications Manager\nClimate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN)\nTel: +45 4533 5373, e-mail k.larsen@unido.org\nwww.ctc-n.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/cover_2016.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-11-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/04\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mali-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMali\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bhutan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBhutan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bosnia-and-herzegovina\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBosnia and Herzegovina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/early-warning-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEarly warning systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/intelligent-transport-systems-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIntelligent transport systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/residential-water-heaters-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EResidential water heaters\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at COP22","nid":"25822","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-cop22","Body":"This year marks the third full year of CTCN operations. During COP22,\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;Centre will share details on its\u0026nbsp;progress and trends in technology transfer\u0026nbsp;in terms of\u0026nbsp;bridging gaps\u0026nbsp;between\u0026nbsp;countries\u0027\u0026nbsp;technology planning and the\u0026nbsp;innovators and financiers\u0026nbsp;implementing technology solutions.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is mandated by the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC to promote the accelerated development and transfer of climate technologies at the request of developing countries for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development together with partners.\nWe invite you to join the CTCN at following\u0026nbsp;side events. You can also follow CTCN through social media (facebook and twitter) during CoP21 for regular updates.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_1024.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-11-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/03\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Green Cooling Africa Initiative highlighted at 28th Montreal  Protocol Meeting: New HFC amendment adopted","nid":"25768","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-green-cooling-africa-initiative-highlighted-28th-montreal-protocol","Body":"Nearly 200 countries adopted the Kigali amendment to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) during the 28th Meeting of the Parties (MOP) to the Montreal Protocol in Kigali, Rwanda last week. The amendment sets a timeline for the phasing out HFCs, used in air conditioning and refrigeration. HFCs are considered to be 1,000 times more potent than carbon dioxide in trapping heat within the atmosphere, accelerating global temperature rise.\nDuring the meeting, CTCN Consortium Partner GIZ presented CTCN\u2019s technical assistance in Namibia as part of the regional Green Cooling Africa Initiative (GCAI) as a best practice example on how to enable countries to utilize effective and sustainable climate technology options to create a shift in countries\u2019 cooling sectors.\u0026nbsp;\nRefrigeration and air conditioning appliances (RAC) are rapidly spreading across Africa. As the electricity in most African countries is still generated through burning of fossil fuels, increased demand for energy results in increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With the use of highly energy efficient refrigeration and air conditioning devices and the substitution of high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants with low GWP refrigerants and foam blowing substances, both GHG emissions and energy use can be substantially reduced. Alternative technologies are internationally available but not common in Africa. The Green Cooling Africa Initiative aims at establishing a prototype best practice approach for Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, and Namibia.\nMore information about the Green\u0026nbsp; Cooling\u0026nbsp; Africa\u0026nbsp; Initiative.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/green_cooling_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-10-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/18\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHeating - Ventilation and Air Conditioning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/rwanda-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERwanda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/namibia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENamibia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliance-standards-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliance standards\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Services in Order to Reduce GHG Emissions in the Cement Industry in South Africa","nid":"25761","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-call-proposals-services-order-reduce-ghg-emissions-cement-industry","Body":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is looking for member of the CTCN Network that can provide technical services related to GHG emissions reduction in the cement industry in South Africa.\nThe South African government has indicated the importance of and need to grow the country\u2019s green economy, and has committed to reducing carbon emissions produced in the country whilst indicating the increased expense on infrastructure to be spent on housing, schools, economic zone development, and bulk service delivery infrastructure; all of which requires cement.\n\nThe CTCN technical assistance aims to assess the cost efficiency for the hybrid system of waste heat recovery (WHR) and mineral carbon capture and utilization (MCC\u0026amp;U).\n\nThe objectives of this\u0026nbsp;assignment are to examine the technical and financial feasibility of the technology, determine \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;GHG \u0026nbsp;emission \u0026nbsp;reduction \u0026nbsp;potential, \u0026nbsp;assess \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;cost \u0026nbsp;efficiency \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;hybrid \u0026nbsp;system, and to design a business plan for the project implementation.\nComplete Offer must be submitted via the UNIDO e-Procurement portal by 9 November 2016, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\u0026nbsp;\nMore about this technical assistance.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/south_africa_cement_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-10-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/17\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/south-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESouth Africa\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/austria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAustria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cement-production-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECement production\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/recycling-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERecycling\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Thailand: Capacity Building On Climate Resilient Agriculture","nid":"25760","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-thailand-capacity-building-climate-resilient-agriculture","Body":"Agriculture plays an important role in Thailand. More than 40% of the labor force is engaged in the agricultural sector, which is heavily impacted by climate change. In the future the agricultural sector will further be impacted by extreme weather, resource scarcity and environmental degradation. Precision farming and on-site specific agricultural management can offer great advantages and optimise input of resources and overall farming practices. This technology however is still in the beginning stage in Thailand with skills and access to technologies being limited.\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN supported a 5-day training of researchers and other relevant experts in the public and private sector, organised by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) of Thailand. The workshop \u201cTechnology development for climate resilience and efficient use of resources in the agricultural sector in Thailand\u201d brought together about 55 participants from universities and the government sector and covered five main topics, including plant phenotyping, density mapping and yield estimation, hyper\/multi spectral and thermal imaging, geoinformatics, sensor technology, smart irrigation and fertigation.\u0026nbsp;\nMore about this technical assistance\nPictures from the workshop\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/group_picture1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-10-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/14\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN\/UNIDO Call for Proposals: Designing Adaptation Initiatives in Land Use Planning in Costa Rica","nid":"25755","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcnunido-call-proposals-designing-adaptation-initiatives-land-use-planning","Body":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is looking for a member of the CTCN Network that can provide technical services in order to design adaptation initiatives in a land use planning in Costa Rica.\nThe \u0026nbsp;objective \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;overall \u0026nbsp;technical assistance \u0026nbsp;is \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;build \u0026nbsp;capacity \u0026nbsp;in \u0026nbsp;order \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;introduce \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;issue \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;climate \u0026nbsp;change \u0026nbsp;into \u0026nbsp;land \u0026nbsp;use \u0026nbsp;planning, \u0026nbsp;forging \u0026nbsp;links \u0026nbsp;with \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;following \u0026nbsp;sectors: \u0026nbsp;conservation \u0026nbsp;of biodiversity, \u0026nbsp;reducing \u0026nbsp;vulnerability \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;natural \u0026nbsp;disasters, \u0026nbsp;planning \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;governance, \u0026nbsp;water, \u0026nbsp;coastal \u0026nbsp;areas, infrastructure and urban areas. \u0026nbsp;\nCosta \u0026nbsp;Rica\u2019s \u0026nbsp;National \u0026nbsp;Technical \u0026nbsp;Secretariat \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;Environment \u0026nbsp;(SETENA) \u0026nbsp;sets \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;criteria \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;the technical procedure to follow. However, to date this standard has not included or recommended.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Technical Guidelines for including the variable of the environment in Land Use Plans (LUPs) in Costa Rica is the document used to direct the technical procedure whose structure and details are contained in the \u0026nbsp;various \u0026nbsp;phases \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;process \u0026nbsp;that \u0026nbsp;SETENA \u0026nbsp;stipulates \u0026nbsp;must \u0026nbsp;be \u0026nbsp;followed \u0026nbsp;when \u0026nbsp;developing \u0026nbsp;land \u0026nbsp;use plans in terrestrial and\/or marine environments.\nWithin the framework of this Contract, the Contractor will produce: \u0026nbsp;\n1. \u0026nbsp;A software tool to help SETENA technical staff to assess the LUPs; \u0026nbsp;\n2. \u0026nbsp;A proposal of a protocol which includes the vision of climate change adaptation and mitigation in the Technical Guidelines for including the variable of the environment in land use plans in Costa Rica; \u0026nbsp;\n3. \u0026nbsp;Pilot application of the protocol to a LUP.\nComplete Offer must be submitted via the UNIDO e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;by 4 November 2016, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\u0026nbsp;\nMore about this technical assistance.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20151027_091419_resized_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-10-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/13\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/land-use-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELand use planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/costa-rica\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECosta Rica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Regional Forum for the NDEs from Francophone Africa","nid":"25754","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-regional-forum-ndes-francophone-africa","Body":"The CTCN hosted a\u0026nbsp;Regional Forum in Casablanca, Morocco. The CTCN Forum was an occasion to develop and strengthen the regional network of the National Designated Entities (NDEs) and their relationship with other technology stakeholders, with a view to identify matchmaking opportunities to CTCN requests or other climate technology activities. Participants discussed\u0026nbsp;the Paris Outcome in relation to Technology Transfer and Technology Mechanism, linkages between the Technology and Finance Mechanism; as well as sharingexperiences on set up and activities of NDEs at national level and use of CTCN Technical Assistance.\nPhoto gallery of the event\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/grouppicture_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-10-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/12\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/morocco\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMorocco\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Call for Proposals: Piloting A Sustainable System To Collect And Distribute Agro-meteorological Information In Benin (extended deadline)","nid":"25746","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-call-proposals-piloting-sustainable-system-collect-and-distribute-agro","Body":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is looking for member of the CTCN Network that can provide technical services in order to strengthen early warning in Benin for extreme events (drought, floods, etc.), and to increase national capacities to collect, disseminate and use agro-meteorological information.\nWhile many efforts have been made, there is currently no multiple-risk early warning systems or capacity to produce and disseminate meteorological or climatic information in Benin. Data collection agents are not trained, the data collected are not communicated on time and there is no processing or analysis of data or feedback on the data communicated. Therefore, the government of Benin requested technical assistance to the CTCN.\nThe assistance will cover the installation and piloting of software (GeoWRSI \u2013 Water Requirements Satisfaction Index) which enables national actors to analyze agro-meteorological information and calculate an index, improving forecasts and water balance analysis in relation to the producers\u0027 farming calendar and crop monitoring. The system will be tested at the national and local level with agricultural extension workers for a pilot area (Parakou and surrounding areas), so that the full information chain can be applied. In addition, there is the potential for long-term projects or programmes based on the software and on in-depth analysis of the institutional context and the mechanisms for disseminating data and publicizing information. Progress made in the pilot region would enable large-scale expansion of the approach used for this CTCN assistance to other regions of Benin.\nComplete Offer must be submitted via the UNIDO e-Procurement portal\u0026nbsp;by 28 October 2016, 17:00 Vienna, Austrian time\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/senegalwoman.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-10-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/10\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-adaptation-programmes-action-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational adaptation programmes of action\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/early-warning-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEarly warning systems\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"External Call for Proposals: International Consultancies for The Government of Antigua and Barbuda","nid":"25743","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/external-call-proposals-international-consultancies-government-antigua-and","Body":"The Department of Environment, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda is looking for Proposals to design Framework Agreements for Solar and Wind.\n\nRequest for Proposals for the Procurement of a Framework Agreement for Solar Photovoltaic with Battery Storage Electric Systems andAccessories for Installations within the public, private sectors of Antigua and Barbuda\nRequest for Proposal for the Procurement of a Framework Agreement to design systems and purchase equipment for Wind\/Diesel Hybrid and Wind only Grid Interactive Power Systems for installation within the water, health and essential services of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda\n\nThe deadline for submission is December 21, 2016. PLEASE NOTE, this is not the CTCN call for proposals.\nCTCN Technical Assistance in Antigua and Barbuda\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dscf0574_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-10-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/06\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/antigua-and-barbuda-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAntigua and Barbuda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/fuel-cell-technologies-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFuel cell technologies\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/batteries-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBatteries\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wind-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWind\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Welcomes Secondees from Costa Rica and Mongolia","nid":"25740","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-secondees-costa-rica-and-mongolia","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) welcomed two participants to its\u0026nbsp;Secondment programme,\u0026nbsp;from the Network member Fundecor \u0026nbsp;and from the Mongolian Ministry of Environment and Green Development.\n\u201cThe secondees actively engage in the CTCN\u2019s three main service areas: providing technical assistance, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities on climate technologies. At the same time, they share their technical and regional expertise with the CTCN Secretariat and strengthen linkages between the CTCN and their \u201chome\u201d institutions\u201d, says CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\nLaura Valverde works as a project manager and partnership specialist at CTCN Network member Fundecor, supporting the design and creation of innovative initiatives on integrated landscape management, watershed management and climate change adaptation and mitigation projects.\n\u201cOnce the Secondment programme is over I hope to have had nourished a network of strategic partnerships and alliances that will help foster and keep alive the spirit of sharing innovative technical solutions, flexible and adaptable to the countries\u2019 needs\u201d, said Laura Valverde.\nTsendsuren Batsuuri has recently completed her Master\u2019s study in environmental and resource economics from the Australian National University, she is working at the Ministry of Environment and Green Development of Mongolia.\n\u201cI wanted to know how technology transfer is working on the ground by being at the center of technology and knowledge transfer hub. Through my secondment, I hope to see developing countries technology needs and how it is being met by technical assistance\u201d, noted \u0026nbsp;Tsendsuren Batsuuri.\nThe Secondment programme aims to foster knowledge transfer among the CTCN and its partner institutions and thereby enhance international cooperation on technologies for climate change adaptation and mitigation. The next round of the CTCN Secondment Programme is planned for the spring of 2017.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0712.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-10-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/05\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/costa-rica\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECosta Rica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mongolia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMongolia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at the Latin America and Caribbean Carbon Forum","nid":"25739","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-latin-america-and-caribbean-carbon-forum","Body":"CTCN participated at the\u0026nbsp;Latin America and Caribbean Carbon Forum\u0026nbsp;in the session on making\u0026nbsp;links between \u201cMitigation, Finance and Innovative Technology Solutions\u201d. This session delved into the latest developments, outlooks and trends across the buffet of low-carbon technologies, financing and institutions. The participants explored which developments and new opportunities might best be leveraged to propel and scale low-carbon action \u0026amp; investment across LAC regions. The panel discussed about profitability, scalability and replicability across the gamut of low-carbon solutions - along with the emerging institutions and financing models that will help facilitate their realization and success.\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN intervention stressed the importance of connectivity and access to information as a key to accelerate deployment of climate technology at a global scale.\n\u201cNow that countries at the global level have defined their objectives on mitigation and adaptation through their NDCs, they need to identify and prioritize those technologies that will help them achieve these objectives in the most efficient manner. There is a need to establish stronger links with technology developers and provide countries with the opportunity to take informed decisions\u201d said Marta Moneo, CTCN Regional Coordinator for Latin America and Caribbean.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/picture_panel_laccfmarta_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-10-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/04\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Regional Forum for the NDEs from Anglophone Africa","nid":"25737","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-regional-forum-ndes-anglophone-africa","Body":"The CTCN hosted the Regional Forum in Nairobi, Kenya. The CTCN Forum was an occasion to develop and strengthen the regional network of the\u0026nbsp;National Designated Entities (NDEs) and their relationship with other technology stakeholders, with a view to identify matchmaking opportunities to CTCN requests or other climate technology activities. Participants discussed the Paris Outcome in relation to Technology Transfer and Technology Mechanism, linkages between the Technology and Finance Mechanism; as well as shared experiences on set up and activities of NDEs at national level and use of CTCN Technical Assistance.\n\nPhoto gallery of the event\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/group_photo_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-10-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/03\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Kenya: Catalysing Green Technologies For Sustainable Water Delivery","nid":"25729","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-kenya-catalysing-green-technologies-sustainable-water-delivery","Body":"CTCN supports the Water Services Trust Fund (WSTF) in Kenya, by determining the technical and financial feasibility of selected green technologies for improved water resources and climate-proof infrastructure. This technical assistance is led by CTCN Consortium partner UNEP-DTU Partnership. Experts had work sessions with WSTF and the national consultant, as well as conducted stakeholder meetings with the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation and the Danish Embassy this week in Nairobi, Kenya.\n\u0026nbsp;\u201cWater services available for the poor in Kenya are often inadequate, unsafe and unsustainable.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;This CTCN technical assistance will have outputs which in the long term will generate considerable impacts to our communities. It will provide sustainable water resources management and long term provision of sustainable water through green technologies\u201d, says Gaudensia Owino, Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute.\nIt is expected that this technical assistance will:\n\nPrioritize three green water technologies adapted to targeted areas\n\u200bDraft a pre-feasibility study to determine the technical, economic and social feasibility of the three selected technologies, ensuring involvement of women and youth\nIdentify potential private sector actors and public-private partnerships (PPP) within the water sector to facilitate deployment of water technologies\nPropose PPP business models and build capacity for obtaining future funding\n\nMore information\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/missionkenya.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-09-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/30\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/irrigation-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIrrigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Report: Surge in Renewable Energy Investment in Eastern African  Community","nid":"25721","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/report-surge-renewable-energy-investment-eastern-african-community","Body":"REN21, in cooperation with UNIDO, published the latest in its series of regional reports on the\u0026nbsp;state of renewable energy. The East African Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Status Report\u0026nbsp;reveals that the off-grid market is firmly established in the region and is helping to meet energy\u0026nbsp;access needs.\u0026nbsp;\nIn 2015 the region saw 139.8 million USD of capital raised by off-grid solar companies, representing\u0026nbsp;approximately 50% of all off-grid investment made worldwide (276 million USD). This result was driven by several factors. \u0026nbsp;First and foremost a rapid decline in global prices for PV\u0026nbsp;equipment. \u0026nbsp;In addition favourable government policies and innovative business models contributed\u0026nbsp;to the region\u2019s spectacular market growth. \u0026nbsp;\n\nThe mini\/micro-grid sector also attracted significant investment, including 4 million USD to establish\u0026nbsp;a cookstove manufacturing facility in Kenya with an additional 800,000 USD to expand activities\u0026nbsp;elsewhere in the region. \u0026nbsp;In the on-grid market, renewable electricity made up 65% of the EAC region\u2019s total installed, grid-connected power generating capacity in 2015. This is significantly higher than other parts of sub-\nSaharan where currently it stands at 28.6% and 23.5% in the ECOWAS and SADC regions\u0026nbsp;respectively. \u0026nbsp;\nWhile trends are generally positive, the report highlights several challenges that remain to be\u0026nbsp;addressed if the region governments are to ensure energy security and meet energy access needs. \u0026nbsp;These include: paying greater attention to the cooking and heating sector; focusing on making the\u0026nbsp;use of biomass more sustainable; diversifying the renewable mix in the grid; and supporting regional\u0026nbsp;integration in the power sector. Further, there is far less policy focus on transport and, particularly,\u0026nbsp;heating and cooling, so these sectors are progressing much more slowly.\u0026nbsp;\nChristine Lins, Executive Secretary of REN21, said, \u201cRenewables are uniquely positioned to provide\u0026nbsp;needed energy services in a sustainable manner \u2013 more rapidly and generally at lower cost than\u0026nbsp;fossil fuels. \u0026nbsp;The EAC has a vast potential of, among other renewable energy sources, hydropower,\u0026nbsp;geothermal, and solar photovoltaic (PV), which had been exploited only marginally so far.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cRegional integration is central to rapid growth, addressing the existing challenges of energy poverty\u0026nbsp;and climate change in the EAC region,\u201d notes Pradeep Monga, Director of Energy, UNIDO. \u0026nbsp;\u201cWith this\u0026nbsp;\nbelief, UNIDO is working with regional and national partners to promote regional policies and\u0026nbsp;markets for wider dissemination of clean and efficient energy technologies and services that are key\u0026nbsp;in supporting economic growth and jobs creation in the region. The EAC Renewable Energy and\u0026nbsp;Energy Efficiency Report provides a comprehensive overview of the status of renewable energy and\u0026nbsp;energy efficiency policies and markets by drawing on information from national and regional sources\u0026nbsp;and networks, which is critical to unlocking the region\u2019s potential and investment opportunities.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\nThe report covers the Republics of Burundi, Kenya and Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania and\u0026nbsp;the Republic of Uganda. It was released at the 3 rd \u0026nbsp;International Off-grid Renewable Energy\u0026nbsp;Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, #IOREC.\u0026nbsp;\nThe EAC Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Status Report is part of a report series that details\u0026nbsp;the renewable energy and energy efficiency developments of a particular region. \u0026nbsp;Their production\u0026nbsp;\nalso supports regional data collection processes and informed decision making. \u0026nbsp;Data are provided\u0026nbsp;by a network of over 50 contributors, researchers, and authors from all over a particular region.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a0950.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-09-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/29\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Renewable Energy Policy Network for 21st Century","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biomass-power-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiomass power\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based-energy-services-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity-based energy services\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/hydropower-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHydropower\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/geothermal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGeothermal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/united-republic-tanzania-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited Republic of Tanzania\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at SEED Africa Symposium, September 28-29, Nairobi","nid":"25714","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-seed-africa-symposium-september-28-29-nairobi","Body":"CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen will speak at the panel and roundtable discussion \u201cWhen to copy and when to innovate? The Role of Innovation in Replication\u201d during SEED Africa Symposium (September 28-29, Nairobi, Kenya). The event will be attended by around 500 enterprises, researchers, practitioners, investors, policy makers and representatives of the civil society from all over the continent.\nCurrently, impact investors, award schemes, incubators and accelerators all highly focus on searching for the most innovative entrepreneurs across the continent. Innovation leads to competitive advantage and this in turn to higher profits. At the same time, by its very nature, innovation demands experiments, high risk investment and being resilient in case of failure. Considering that replication of proven ideas and business models could be a way of increasing impact, how do we foster innovation at the same time? What are the boundaries of replication, how can it be innovative, and when should it be completely set aside? The panel discussion outlines the range between innovating and simple copying. It introduces successful alternatives to both extreme ends and identifies current gaps in supporting those concepts. The discussion will also be attended by the representatives from African Institute of Technology, Anuel Energy, Solar Federation.\nSEED is a global partnership for action on sustainable development and the green economy. Established in 2002 at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg by the UN Environment Programme, UN Development Programme, and International Union for the Conservation of Nature, SEED sets out to stimulate and support innovative, small-scale and locally-led enterprises which integrate social and environmental benefits into their business model. SEED annual Symposia are part of SEED\u0027s efforts to foster the Green Economy at the grassroots and to encourage the growth of socio-environmental entrepreneurship in Africa, largely supported by the European Union, the Government of Flanders, and the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety and SEED\u2019s corporate partner Hisense.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0279_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-09-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/23\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Uganda: Soliciting stakeholder inputs on a national geothermal energy policy","nid":"25668","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-uganda-soliciting-stakeholder-inputs-national-geothermal-energy-policy","Body":"As part of the\u0026nbsp;CTCN technical assistance\u0026nbsp;on Formulation of Geothermal Energy Policy and Law in Uganda, a range of stakeholder meetings were held this summer\u0026nbsp;to discuss the options and issues for policy and legal development in the country. The programme was led by the Geothermal Resources Department (GRD) of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals Development (MEMD), Uganda, with technical assistance provided by a consortium led by CTC Network member Carbon Counts.*\nThe stakeholder engagement programme used a two-way roundtable format where stakeholders were introduced to geothermal energy and its characteristics, and an outline of various options for Uganda to develop policy and legal frameworks were presented. The options were discussed in a group format in order to help clarify issues and solicit views on preferred approaches.\u0026nbsp;\nThe programme covered a range of stakeholder roundtables covering:\n\n1.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Government ministries, agencies, and parastatal (UEGCL, UETCL)\n2.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Development partners and donors\n3.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;The research and academic community\n4.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Private sector actors\n5.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Local communities in Western Uganda where geothermal resources are located\u0026nbsp;\n\nUpcountry meetings, Western Uganda\nThe programme began in Western Uganda, with meetings held in Kasese and Hoima, the respective district centres for the Katwe and Kibiro geothermal prospects. The meetings were attended by a wide range of local representatives including: Village Chiefs (Local Council [LC] I Chairman), various parish representatives (LCII), District Local Government Administrative Chiefs (LCV), Resident District Commanders (RDCs), District Internal Security Officers (DISOs), and several local agencies (National Environment Management Authority) and non-governmental organisations.\nThe team heard that local communities are generally supportive of geothermal development, but it was also flagged that there is a need to ensure that development is sympathetic of local activities (e.g. salt production from geothermal springs) and that benefits are realised locally. It was noted that clear consideration of direct uses of geothermal heat as a catalyst for local industrial development should be included in the policy, in particular in support of agriculture and fisheries activities (e.g. food processing and drying).\nKampala meetings\nFollowing up country meetings, the team returned to Kampala for discussions with Government, Development Partners, Industry and Researchers about policy options and choices. Participants included various government Ministries and agencies, development partners (UNEP, IFC, GIZ, UNDP etc), academics (National Council for Science and Technology, Makerere University etc.) and private secotr actors (AAE Systems, GIDS, Moberge Finance etc.)\nThe team heard that:\n\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;There is a need to better understand geothermal resource potential in Uganda and to accelerate its development. The government needs to take a lead, including conducting test drilling at the most promising sites;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;The mandate of the Geothermal Resources Department needs clarifying in terms of its role with respect to resource development and its regulatory functions;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;That private sector has a role to play in resource development. The policy and legal framework needs to promote new methods of cooperation between government and the private sector. For example, clarifying expectations regarding exploration activities by private sector actors, as reflected in licensing arrangements, and more cooperation on surface studies;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;There is a need to better coordinate academic research and educational aspects of geothermal energy. Several modules exist within Ugandan University courses, but mainly in the field of mechanical engineering rather than geology.\n\nFurther work is needed to bring geothermal energy into the syllabus of Earth science courses. Creation of specialised courses in the field at undergraduate level should be avoided, although scope for post-graduate studies should be explored further. Internships for students within the Geothermal Resources Department needs further effort. There was also broad agreement that geology could be better covered in the national curriculum for schools, of which geothermal should be a feature.\nThe team is currently working on the draft policy framework and legal and regulatory texts based on the analysis undertaken and inputs received from stakeholders. A round of inter-ministry\/agency consultation will take place in late September 2016 on the draft documents. Thereafter it is anticipated that the texts will be held by the Minister for Energy and Minerals Development to promulgate through Uganda\u2019s parliamentary process.\n\u0026nbsp;\n*The consortium for this technical assistance\u0026nbsp;consists: Carbon Count; Shonubi, Musoke \u0026amp; Co Advocates; Economic Consulting Associates; Pro-Utility, Norton Rose Fulbright\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/group_kasese.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-09-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/19\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/geothermal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGeothermal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uganda-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUganda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Mali: Identification of climate adaptation technologies with rural communities (video)","nid":"25664","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-mali-identification-climate-adaptation-technologies-rural-communities","Body":"CTCN is assisting Mali to identify climate adaptation technologies with rural communities. CTCN Consortium partners Environment and Development Action in the Third World (ENDA Energie) and World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) developed a tailored and ready-to-use Reference Guide of technologies that communities can use to best adapt their agricultural practices with regards to climate change effects, and adapted to each agro ecological zones of the country.\n\nReference guide (in French)\nReference guide (in\u0026nbsp;Bambara)\nMore information about this technical assistance\n\nPicture gallery\nVideo from Mali (in French)\n\n  \n      \n            \n\n      \n  \n\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dscn0114_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-09-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/16\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mali-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMali\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agroforestry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgroforestry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Benin: Agro-meteorological information system to  strengthen climate resilience of agriculture producers","nid":"25652","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-benin-agro-meteorological-information-system-strengthen-climate","Body":"The agriculture sector is the mainstay of Benin\u2019s economy, providing livelihoods for almost 60% of the working population. \u0026nbsp;However, droughts and floods are increasing in frequency and severity, thus harming agricultural production in Benin\u200b. Farmers have little access to basic climate forecasting information, which impedes their ability to adapt their agricultural planning and practices accordingly.\u0026nbsp;\n\nBenin\u2019s Ministry of Agriculture requested assistance through the CTCN to address its severe lack of data and forecasting information which threatens farmers\u2019 agricultural productivity and resilience to increasing droughts and floods in the country. \u200bThe CTCN assistance aims to fill the identified gaps by strengthening expertise of national practitioners to utilize appropriate forecasting software:\n\nAdapt a software to national context for crop monitoring and facilitate its use in a pilot area\nRecommend procedures to compile and communicate localised information bulletins about anticipated severity and duration of droughts and floods to national planners and local farmers\nProvide training in managing and using the information system to\u0026nbsp;produce agro-meteorological bulletins addressed to producers\n\nAgricultural extension agents will be trained in data collection, information dissemination and popularization of agro-meteorological information. The agro-meteorological system will enable national planners and local producers to analyse the agro-meteorological information and make calculations for ensuring better forecasting and analysis of water balance in relation to the agricultural calendar of producers.\n\nThe CTCN assistance supports the adaptation strategy identified in Benin\u0027s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) as well as its National Adaptation Plan of Action (NAPA), and aims to strengthen the capacity of agricultural communities to adapt to climate change in four climate-vulnerable agro-ecological zones in Benin.\u0026nbsp;\nMore information\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/benin_monitoring_station_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-09-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/15\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-and-forestry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture and Forestry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/early-warning-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEarly warning systems\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for Proposals: Catalysing Low Cost Green Technologies for Sustainable Water Service Delivery in Kenya","nid":"25650","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-proposals-catalysing-low-cost-green-technologies-sustainable-water","Body":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is looking for member of the CTCN Network that can provide technical services related to catalysing low cost green technologies for sustainable water service delivery in Kenya.\nWater services available for the poor in Kenya are often inadequate, unsafe and unsustainable. Arid and Semi-Arid areas in the Northern part of Kenya and poor peri-urban areas are particularly vulnerable, characterized by low level of water service provision and acute water scarcity, where water demand considerably surpasses availability. In addition, climate change is expected to further impact water availability and infrastructure, which highlights the need for improved water access in underserved areas and a more sustainable and strategic management of water resources.\nThe objective of the overall technical assistance is to catalyze low cost green technologies for sustainable water service delivery in the Northern and ASAL regions of Kenya. This technical assistance is based on a request submitted by the CTCN Kenyan National Designated Entity (NDE) and on a response plan developed by UNEP DTU Partnership in coordination with the NDE and request proponent.\nWithin the framework of this Contract, which shall be concluded within five months (January to May 2017), the Contractor, in coordination with and support of the Consortium Partner lead of the Response Plan - UNEP DTU Partnership \u2013 UDP - will produce the following three main outputs:\n\nIdentification of potential private sector actors and Public Private Partnerships (PPP) within the water sector for the deployment of green water technologies\nCapacitation of public and private sector actors to engage in PPP\nDevelopment of a Public Private Partnership business model in collaboration with relevant stakeholders\n\nComplete Offer must be submitted via the UNIDO e-Procurement portal by 10 October 2016, 17:00 Vienna, Austrian time. \u0026nbsp;\nPlease register as a bidder using the link above. After registration (1-3 business days), you will be given access to the rest of the documents related to this RFP and be able to submit your proposal online. If you are not able to access the system, please send an e-mail to procurement@unido.org for assistance.\nMore information about this technical assistance.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/kenya_water_deliver_e.hersman2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-09-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/14\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-pumping-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater pumping\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"The Eighth meeting of the CTCN Advisory Board","nid":"25554","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/eighth-meeting-ctcn-advisory-board","Body":"\nThe Eighth meeting of the CTCN Advisory Board (AB8) took place from August 23-25 at UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark. In its overview of operations, the CTCN\u2019s Director, Mr. Jukka Uosukainen reported that 136 requests for climate technology transfer assistance had been received by the CTCN, and that its Network is now in excess of 225 expert organizations (equally distributed among annex I and non-annex I countries). The Board welcomed the work undertaken to quantify outputs of the technical assistance that has been undertaken thus far. The Board also heard from a selection of implementing partners and National Designated Entities (country focal points) from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Thailand, Colombia and Mali, on the results achieved in CTCN\u2019s efforts to implement high-impact projects on the ground.\nThe primary focus of the meeting was the financial status of the CTCN, its plans for resource mobilization, and how to continue to provide outstanding service to meet developing country increasing demand for climate technology expertise in light of the financial constraints facing the organization. The Advisory Board received reports from task forces on financing and financial visibility, and provisionally acknowledged a scaled budget that reflects both its cash on hand and pending contributions. The Board also discussed CTCN\u2019s ongoing work with climate finance institutions and linkages with the operative bodies of the Technology Mechanism to develop robust, technically sound climate project proposals that can be financed at scale. In support of this objective, the CTCN Advisory Board Chair will participate at the upcoming 14th meeting of the Green Climate Fund Board to discuss ways in which the GCF can support developing country access to environmentally sound technologies. At the end of the meeting, the Board thanked Mr. Matthew Kennedy for his service as both Chair and Vice Chair and elected Ms. Mette M\u00f8glestue of Norway as its new Vice Chair.\n\nThe Board further reviewed the CTCN\u2019s contribution to the Joint Annual Report to the COP that will be submitted with the Technology Executive Committee, and endorsed the Annual Operating Plan for 2017, laying out the CTCN\u2019s areas of focus and objectives for the coming year. The Climate Technology Centre and Network is accountable to the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UNFCCC through the CTCN Advisory Board. The Advisory Board meets twice per year and provides direction on the CTCN\u2019s fulfilment of the COP\u2019s guidance. The CTCN will participate actively at COP22 in Marrakech, Morocco, and will convene its Ninth Advisory Board meeting in early April 2017.\u0026nbsp;\nPictures from the meeting\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ab8grouppicture_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-09-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/01\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/morocco\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMorocco\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mali-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMali\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/norway\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENorway\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/efficient-lighting-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEfficient lighting\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Uganda: Developing a Policy, Legal and Regulatory  Framework for Geothermal Energy","nid":"25550","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-uganda-developing-policy-legal-and-regulatory-framework-geothermal-energy","Body":"Geothermal technology has the potential to provide affordable, efficient, low-emission, large scale, renewable power to Uganda. \u200bHowever, there is a lack of a clear and coherent geothermal policy, legal, regulatory and institutional framework to promote and facilitate geothermal energy production in Uganda. \u200b\n\nBased on favourable geographical and geological conditions, the Government of Uganda has been pursuing a strategy for geothermal energy for a number of years. In 2014, a key step forward was achieved with the restructuring of the Ministry of Energy \u0026amp; Mineral Development and the establishment of the Geothermal Resources Department within the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines. \u200b\n\u200b\nReinforcing the Department\u2019s capacity will be vital in creating an enabling environment for geothermal energy production \u2013 in part this can be achieved by more clearly identifying its role in terms of its mission, policy and legal mandate, structure and competencies to support technical awareness and investments in geothermal energy production:\n\nReview and critically examine experiences in geothermal energy development globally and to establish key lessons for policy, legal and regulatory development in Uganda;\n\u200bConsult widely with across government, industry, donors, financiers and local communities to identify their needs and concerns regarding geothermal energy development in Uganda;\n\u200bFormulation of a policy, laws and institutional framework that enables sound governance of the geothermal energy production while attracting \u0026nbsp;private sector investments\u200b.\n\nAs a response to this vital demand, the CTCN Technical Assistance is supporting the development of a Geothermal Energy Policy for Uganda, as well as a geothermal energy law and required institutional structure. \u200bEstablishing such an enabling environment \u0026nbsp;through a revised and improved policy and regulatory framework will strengthen Uganda\u2019s position to attract investors for large scale investment in geothermal technologies and thereby contribute to the country\u2019s continued economic development for years to come.\n\nMore information\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/uganda_geothermal2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-08-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/30\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/geothermal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGeothermal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uganda-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUganda\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Jordan: Strengthening Capacity to Access International Financing","nid":"25397","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-jordan-strengthening-capacity-access-international-financing","Body":"The Ministry of Environment requested CTCN\u2019s technical assistance in strengthening capacity to access international financing for Jordan\u2019s climate technology priorities. Experts from CTCN Consortium partner UNEP-DTU Partnership are delivering this week in Amman\u0026nbsp;a capacity building workshop for engineers and relevant ministries and entities on how to develop fundable climate project proposals. The workshop, which takes place from 21 to 24 \u0026nbsp;August, was opened by H.E. Ahmed Qatarneh, Secretary General of the Ministry of Environment.\u0026nbsp;\nThe training aims to help to remove\u0026nbsp;barriers to climate technology deployment and scale up by articulating climate technology priorities as project-ready concepts for possible support by different international financing opportunities, and is considering specific relevance to potential GCF concept notes. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nMore information\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/workshopjordan.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-08-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/22\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/jordan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJordan\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Laos: City Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Identification of Ecosystem-based Adaptation Intervention","nid":"25396","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-laos-city-climate-vulnerability-assessment-and-identification-ecosystem","Body":"Laos\u2019 Provincial Office of Natural Resources and Management requested assistance in conducting city climate vulnerability assessments and identification of ecosystem based adaptation interventions.\u0026nbsp;Lao PDR\u0026nbsp;asked the CTCN to undertake city level climate vulnerability assessment of people and ecosystems for Laos\u2019 six most socio-economically important cities. As part of the assistance, experts from CTCN Consortium partner UNEP-DHI Partnership \u2013 Centre on Water and Environment met stakeholders last week in Laos, discussed the country needs and objectives.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThis technical assistance is required so that city specific ecosystem based adaptation (EBA) responses can be identified and subsequently implemented as part of a proposed Green Climate Fund project. The requested city level vulnerability assessments will provide information and analysis on \u0026nbsp;how people living in the six cities are currently impacted by climate change and how they will be impacted under future climate scenarios, what ecosystem goods and services are being provided to the city populations, what is the capacity of these ecosystems to provide services under future climate scenarios, identify and cost ecosystem-based adaptation interventions that would be able to respond sufficiently to reducing climate risks faced by cities.\n\nExpected benefits of CTCN assistance include building the capacity of state and municipal authorities in Lao PDR\u0026nbsp;to address national and sub-national adaptation priorities as a result of using data to inform the design of on-the-ground adaptation action. The technical assistance also aims to create environmental and social co-benefits such as enhanced provision of water and waste treatment through improved ecosystem management.\n\nPictures from the mission\nMore information\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/_mg_1454_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-08-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/19\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-vulnerability-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change vulnerability assessment\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Thailand: Strengthening Bangkok\u2019s Flood Warning System","nid":"25373","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-thailand-strengthening-bangkok-s-flood-warning-system","Body":"When a World Bank report on Climate Risks and Adaptation in Asian Coastal Megacities indicated that Bangkok must undertake proactive measures to address increased flooding risks as an integral part of urban planning, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration asked the CTCN for assistance.\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN drew on the technical expertise of the UNEP-DHI Centre on Water and the Environment and the guidance of Thailand\u2019s National Designated Entity to design an urban flood early warning system for a high risk catchment within the Bangkok Metro area. The initiative includes technology transfer, a demonstration programme and capacity building.\nThe warning system will provide:\n\ninformation on flood risk zones by means of web and mobile platforms\nempowerment of\u0026nbsp; BMA staff with warning management skills and competences\nproposed methods to expand the system to a citywide warning platform\ndissemination of findings to other relevant cities and organizations in the region.\n\nThis technical assistance will have impact on\u0026nbsp;resilience of life and livelihoods: increased safety for the 500,000 Bangkok residents living in targeted flood zone, improved routing of transportation, reduced loss of economic productivity and property due to flooding.\nMore information\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/thailand_urban_flooding_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-08-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/17\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/urban-planning-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUrban planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/early-warning-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEarly warning systems\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Sri Lanka: Workshop on Climate Change Technology Transfer","nid":"25368","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-sri-lanka-workshop-climate-change-technology-transfer","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) was presented during the workshop on Climate Change Technology Development and Transfer, which took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka. \u0026nbsp;CTCN Network and Capacity Building Manager Mr. Rajiv Garg introduced CTCN, presented innovative technologies for climate change mitigation and adaptation, shared good examples on CTCN requests. The participants discussed financial options and linkages with financial mechanisms, private sector involvement in climate change technology development and transfer.\n\nThe workshop was organized together with the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment and Biodiversity Sri Lanka.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-08-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/12\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sri-lanka\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESri Lanka\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes its 200th Network member: the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology from Korea","nid":"25363","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-its-200th-network-member-gwangju-institute-science-and","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre welcomed the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) from Korea as its 200th Network member today. GIST joins a global group of\u0026nbsp;technology experts from civil society, the private sector and research institutions dedicated to technology transfer.\n\u201cThrough our Network, we bring together a diverse global community of climate technology decision makers, suppliers and financiers to identify barriers to technology transfer, exchange technology experience, and provide technical assistance and capacity building to developing countries\u201d, says CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen. \u0026nbsp;Over the past year, Network members participated in CTCN Regional Forums, hosted CTCN technology webinars, disseminated their research and case studies via CTCN\u2019s Knowledge Platform, and were selected by CTCN to deliver\u0026nbsp;technical assistance at the request of countries.\n\nGwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is a research-oriented university that focuses on the essential fields of applied science and engineering.\u0026nbsp;The aim of the institute is to train highly qualified professionals to lead innovations in science and technology, promote cooperative research with industry, as well as educational and research exchange with foreign countries.\nJoin the Network: Simply download and complete the Network application\u0026nbsp;and submit to ctcn@unep.org.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Climate Technology Centre reviews applications based on applicants\u2019 experience in climate technology policy, capacity building, knowledge sharing and\/or implementation. Network membership is free.\nApproved Network Members are eligible to bid for CTCN technical assistance work which is provided at the request of developing countries.\n\nMore information about the CTCN Network\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/27253867606_ca31b8b787_o.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-08-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/10\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Congo: Feasibility Study on Health and Environmental Risk Monitoring","nid":"25361","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-congo-feasibility-study-health-and-environmental-risk-monitoring","Body":"The CTCN is collaborating with\u0026nbsp;the Government of Congo on a feasibility study for the creation of a centre to monitor health and environmental risks in Pointe-Noire and possibly encompassing other countries in the Gulf of Guinea. Over the last few years, Point-Noire has experienced\u0026nbsp;an increase in\u0026nbsp;population density, leading\u0026nbsp;to rapid urbanization; a resurgence of emerging diseases such as cholera, wild poliomyelitis type 1, chikungunya, etc.; and\u0026nbsp;environmental degradation (characterized by pollution, coastal erosion and an increased\u0026nbsp;presence of solid and liquid waste in the urban environment).\u0026nbsp;The Government, aware of the vulnerability of Pointe-Noire and its coastline, has made numerous efforts to address these issues. Nonetheless, the state of health of people living in the city and the environmental situation of Pointe-Noire and its surrounding area remain a concern.\nCTCN Consortium partner, the\u0026nbsp;Asian Institute of Technology\u0026nbsp;(AIT), organized a\u0026nbsp;mission to Congo to begin developing a technical assistance plan for the feasibility study. Numerous local stakeholders provided input to AIT representatives, including Senator Antoine Denis Loemba.Inventories carried out in the area have revealed a number of environmental threats related to: poor management of domestic, industrial and biomedical waste; soil and coastal erosion; flooding; soil pollution, water pollution (from oil spills) and air pollution (from hydrocarbons) and finally, a rise in sea level (50 cm by 2100, accompanied by an increase in salinity) as the shoreline retreats.\nIt is expected that this technical assistance will enable the government of Congo to gain necessary insights and planning guidance in order to develop a health and environment monitoring centre in the Pointe-Noire area capable of monitoring and analysing relevant data and disseminating information and recommendations to key institutions serving the public.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/missioncongo2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-08-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/09\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/congo\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECongo\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/black-liquor-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBlack liquor\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-pollution-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater pollution\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Indonesia: Stakeholders consultation on Hydrodynamic Modelling for Flood Reduction in Jakarta","nid":"25357","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-indonesia-stakeholders-consultation-hydrodynamic-modelling-flood","Body":"Jakarta as the capital of Indonesia is currently facing serious problem related to the sea level rises, floods and land subsidence. The objectives of CTCN technical assistance are to better assess flood risks and hazards, and design climate-resilient pathways to reduce the magnitude and scale of the impacts from the flooding. \u0026nbsp;The Pre kick-off meeting as stakeholders consultation on 28 July 2016 in Jakarta was the first stage of knowledge transfer under the CTCN technical assistance entitled \u201cHydrodynamic modelling for flood reduction and climate resilient infrastructure development pathways in Jakarta\u201d.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nThe expected results of this technical assistance:\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u2022a hydrodynamic flood model that can be used to evaluate a number of hard and soft engineering interventions to reduce the risk of flooding\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022a socio-cultural survey to examine inhabitants\u2019 perceptions of flooding, levels of acceptable risks and preferred adaptation options\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022a series of technology transfer workshops to increase local capacity in high resolution hydrodynamic modelling and use of the model\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022resultant policy and planning recommendations to reduce flood hazards, risk and vulnerability\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022a roadmap to sustain and expand the project using additional funding streams\u0026nbsp;\nThe technical assistance supported by CTCN is led by DHI. The main in-country partners are the Jakarta Research Council (JRC), experts from Badan Pengkajian dan Penerapan Teknologi (BPPT), \u0026nbsp;Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia (LIPI), and Academia from universities in Indonesia. \u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nDuring the stakeholders meeting DHI has conducted a demonstration on how to \u0026nbsp;conduct \u0026nbsp;hydrodynamics \u0026nbsp;modelling for \u0026nbsp;flooding \u0026nbsp;using MIKE \u0026nbsp;Hydro River. Focus group discussions were carried out to clarify the technical execution of this project. Two groups were formed: \u0026nbsp;one on the \u0026nbsp;hydrodynamics \u0026nbsp;modelling \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;the second related to the socio-economic vulnerability group. DHI is currently developing a strategy on the data \u0026nbsp;gathered during the meeting with the guidance and support of JRC. As follow up of the stakeholder meeting, introduction of MIKE software has been introduced to the modellers of the partners as the first stage \u0026nbsp;from series of capacity building on knowledge transfer during \u0026nbsp;12 months project.\u0026nbsp;\n\nMore information on this technical assistance:\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/projects\/hydrodynamic-modelling-flood-reduction-and-climate-resilient\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/workshop-participantjakartata.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-08-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/05\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/indonesia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndonesia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Win a Trip to COP22 with Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change","nid":"25356","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/win-trip-cop22-global-youth-video-competition-climate-change","Body":"Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change. The deadline for entries to the competition is 30 August 2016, with people between the ages of 18 and 30 eligible to participate.\nThe competition, which is being run by Television for the Environment (tve) and is part of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change\u2019s Action for Climate Empowerment and Momentum for Change initiatives, will culminate in a high-profile awards ceremony at COP 22 Marrakech.\n\u201cYoung people are taking action on climate change and the environment and we want to hear and see what they are up to in order to inspire the UN and everyone across the globe\u2014so whether it\u2019s leading a divestment campaign at university campus; running a sustainable business or broadcasting programmes on climate change via a village radio station, send us your amazing videos, get noticed internationally and maybe be one of this year\u2019s winners,\u201d said Nick Nuttall, UNFCCC Spokesperson.\n\u201cYoung people have the highest stake in the success of the Paris Climate Change Agreement,\u201d said Angelica Shamerina, Program Advisor with the UNDP-GEF Small Grants Programme, which is supporting the competition. \u201cThey will be facing more severe impacts of climate change and stand to benefit the most from the technology revolution and new jobs created by it. By supporting this competition we hope to learn of youth taking the lead in climate action locally, nationally and globally and share these stories widely to inspire others to get involved.\u201d\nTwo winners will receive a round trip to the UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakech, Morocco, from 7 to 18 November 2016 (including flight, accommodation and other expenses) and will join the UNFCCC Newsroom team as youth reporters, helping the team with videos, articles and social media posts.\n\u0022Young people are crucial agents for implementing the Paris Agreement,\u201d said Timothy Damon, Focal Point for the UNFCCC\u2019s Youth Constituency (YOUNGO). \u201cAddressing climate change requires society to shift to a new and sustainable system \u2013 this is only possible if the youth are fully involved in building this new system with their own hands, with the support and empowerment of their elders.\u201d\n\u201cLast year\u2019s entries to the Global Youth Video competition \u2013 from 60 different countries \u2013 gave an inspiring insight into the passion and ambition of young people for combating climate change. We are thrilled to be partnering with the UNFCCC team to run the competition again this year, and we are looking forward very much to watching the films as they arrive!\u201d said Cheryl Campbell, Executive Director of tve.\nThis year Connect4Climate, an international initiative of the World Bank, is also joining forces with tve to support the Connect4Climate Minecraft Sustainable World category. It will allow young people to send in their climate change story in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals created through the Minecraft game.\n\u201cThe moment is right for youth globally to tell their own stories and to be heard,\u201d said Lucia Grenna, Program Manager of Connect4Climate. \u201cWe need your creativity, your storytelling power and the willingness to accept the global south as a voice. The great revolution of social media is not that we reach millions, but that millions can reach us.\u201d\nConnect4Climate has also launched its own Film4Climate Global Video Competition. The partners in the second Global Youth Video Competition have agreed to cross promote both competitions to maximize public awareness and public action on climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals.\nMr Nuttall added: \u201cThe two video competitions dovetail very nicely and will maximize the opportunities for all ages of filmmakers wanting to showcase their work and activities towards a sustainable future. The various partners will be discussing with the Government of Morocco on how we can make the award ceremonies for these two excellent competitions the best ever.\u201d\nHow to Participate\nTo enter the second Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change, the Connect4Climate Minecraft Sustainable World category, and to learn more and watch the winning entries from the 2015 competition, visit the tve website: http:\/\/biomovies.tve.org\/en\/\nThe second Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change is organized by the United Nations Climate Change secretariat, the UNDP GEF-Small Grants Programme, the Connect4Climate Program, the United Nations Joint Framework Initiative on Children, Youth, and Climate Change, the UNFCCC constituency of youth non-governmental organizations (YOUNGO) and Television for the Environment (tve).\nYouth participants are also encouraged to send their submissions to the Film4Climate Global Video Competition. See more here: http:\/\/www.connect4climate.org\nIts jury of leading filmmakers and experts, led by Bernardo Bertolucci, includes former President of the Maldives Mohamed Nasheed, Lawrence Bender, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Robert Stone, Mika Kaurismaki, Pablo Trapero, Martin Katz, Ann Hornaday, Carole Tomko, Maria Wilhelm, Pat Mitchell, Rose Kuo, and Mark Lynas.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0037_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-08-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/05\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/morocco\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMorocco\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/maldives-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMaldives\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Massive Open Online Course: \u0026quot;Food and Our Future: Sustainable Food Systems in Southeast Asia\u0026quot;","nid":"25285","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/massive-open-online-course-food-and-our-future-sustainable-food-systems","Body":"The International Resource Panel in partnership with the 10YFP Sustainable Food Systems Programme and the Stockholm Environment Institute will be offering the above referenced Massive Open Online course \u0026nbsp;(MOOC) from 8 August to11 September.\nBased\u0026nbsp; on\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; International Resource Panel\u0027s report \u0022Food Systems and Natural Resources\u0022 and other sources,\u0026nbsp;this Food Systems MOOC will provide latest scientific information to help audiences understand:\n-\u0026nbsp; The\u0026nbsp; value\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; using a food systems approach for improved management of natural resources in Southeast Asia\n-\u0026nbsp; Complex \u0026nbsp;dynamics\u0026nbsp; within food system activities, actors and outcomes in Southeast Asia and their implications for natural resource use\n-\u0026nbsp; Policy\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; biophysical\u0026nbsp; options\u0026nbsp; in\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; region\u0026nbsp; to move towards more resource smart food systems\nRegistration\u0026nbsp;here.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/michael_foley_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-08-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/03\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Call for Proposals: Piloting A Sustainable System To Collect And Distribute Agro-meteorological Information In Benin","nid":"25284","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/call-proposals-piloting-sustainable-system-collect-and-distribute-agro","Body":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is looking for\u0026nbsp;member of the CTCN Network\u0026nbsp;that can provide technical services in order to strengthen early warning in Benin for extreme events (drought,\u0026nbsp; floods,\u0026nbsp; etc.),\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; to\u0026nbsp; increase\u0026nbsp; national\u0026nbsp; capacities\u0026nbsp; to\u0026nbsp; collect,\u0026nbsp; disseminate\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; use\u0026nbsp; agro-meteorological information.\nWhile\u0026nbsp; many\u0026nbsp; efforts\u0026nbsp; have\u0026nbsp; been\u0026nbsp; made,\u0026nbsp; there\u0026nbsp; is currently no multiple-risk early warning systems or capacity to produce and disseminate meteorological or\u0026nbsp; climatic\u0026nbsp; information\u0026nbsp; in\u0026nbsp; Benin.\u0026nbsp; Data\u0026nbsp; collection\u0026nbsp; agents\u0026nbsp; are\u0026nbsp; not\u0026nbsp; trained,\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; data\u0026nbsp; collected\u0026nbsp; are\u0026nbsp; not communicated\u0026nbsp; on\u0026nbsp; time\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; there\u0026nbsp; is\u0026nbsp; no\u0026nbsp; processing\u0026nbsp; or\u0026nbsp; analysis\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; data\u0026nbsp; or\u0026nbsp; feedback\u0026nbsp; on\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; data communicated. Therefore, the government of Benin requested technical assistance to the CTCN.\nThe assistance will cover the installation and piloting of software (GeoWRSI \u2013 Water\u0026nbsp; Requirements\u0026nbsp; Satisfaction\u0026nbsp; Index)\u0026nbsp; which\u0026nbsp; enables\u0026nbsp; national\u0026nbsp; actors\u0026nbsp; to\u0026nbsp; analyze\u0026nbsp; agro-meteorological information\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; calculate\u0026nbsp; an\u0026nbsp; index,\u0026nbsp; improving\u0026nbsp; forecasts\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; water\u0026nbsp; balance\u0026nbsp; analysis\u0026nbsp; in\u0026nbsp; relation\u0026nbsp; to\u0026nbsp; the producers\u0027 farming calendar and crop monitoring. The system will be tested at the national and local level with\u0026nbsp; agricultural\u0026nbsp; extension\u0026nbsp; workers\u0026nbsp; for\u0026nbsp; a\u0026nbsp; pilot\u0026nbsp; area\u0026nbsp; (Parakou\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; surrounding\u0026nbsp; areas),\u0026nbsp; so\u0026nbsp; that\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; full information chain can be applied. In addition, there is the potential for long-term projects or programmes based\u0026nbsp; on\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; software\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; on\u0026nbsp; in-depth\u0026nbsp; analysis\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; institutional\u0026nbsp; context\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; mechanisms\u0026nbsp; for disseminating\u0026nbsp; data\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; publicizing\u0026nbsp; information. Progress\u0026nbsp; made\u0026nbsp; in\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; pilot\u0026nbsp; region\u0026nbsp; would\u0026nbsp; enable\u0026nbsp; large-scale expansion of the approach used for this CTCN assistance to other regions of Benin.\u0026nbsp;\nComplete Offer must be submitted via the UNIDO e-Procurement portal by 30 August 2016, 17:00 Vienna, Austrian time.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/benin_ctcn_0.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-08-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/02\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-adaptation-programmes-action-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational adaptation programmes of action\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/early-warning-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEarly warning systems\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Adaptation Fund Launches Calls for Grants under the Climate Finance Readiness Programme","nid":"25279","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/adaptation-fund-launches-calls-grants-under-climate-finance-readiness","Body":"The Adaptation Fund hosted\u0026nbsp;its third annual Global Climate Finance Readiness Seminar\u0026nbsp;at the World Bank in Washington, D.C., bringing together its accredited entities that are implementing adaptation projects in developing countries throughout the world, as well as partner organizations and interested stakeholders. CTCN was presented by\u0026nbsp;Climate Technology Manager Jason Spensley.\nThe Adaptation Fund has launched calls for several small grants under the Climate Finance Readiness Programme.\u0026nbsp;The Readiness grants are available for the Fund\u2019s accredited national implementing entities (NIEs) to strengthen their overall capacity, particularly in the area of environmental, social and gender risk management and to provide peer support to countries seeking accreditation with the Fund.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cThe grants are an integral feature of the Fund\u2019s Readiness Programme for Climate Finance, which aims to help strengthen the capacity of national implementing entities to receive and manage climate financing through the direct access modality\u201d, said Farayi Madziwa, Readiness Coordinator for the Adaptation Fund. \u201cThe grants will go a long way in realizing the goal of the readiness programme to increase the number of accredited NIEs and to enhance the quality of projects and programmes submitted by NIEs to the Board.\u201d\nThis year\u2019s call includes a total of four Readiness grants that are available. \u0026nbsp;NIEs can apply for any one of two Technical Assistance Grants, which are aimed at strengthening the capacity of NIEs in the areas of environmental, social and gender risk management as they design, develop and implement concrete adaptation projects and programmes. They can also apply for a Project Formulation Assistance Grant which is meant to help NIEs undertake specific technical assessments such as environmental impact assessments and vulnerability assessments at the project preparation stage by tapping into external (international or national) expertise in the form of short-term consultant assignments. Last but not least, countries that need support during the accreditation process can apply for a South-South Cooperation Grant, through an accredited Adaptation Fund implementing entity that will provide peer support to the country seeking accreditation with the Fund.\n\u201cThrough these Readiness Grants, the Fund is strengthening the support for our NIEs and facilitating access to the Direct Access modality\u201d, said Adaptation Fund Board Chair Naresh Sharma. \u201cProviding developing countries the opportunity to strengthen their local capacity through direct financing is groundbreaking and very much needed as countries are moving towards the implementation of the Paris Agreement.\u201d\nThe deadline for the grant applications is August 31, 2016. Further details on eligibility and criteria are provided on the Adaptation Fund website.\nSince 2010, the Adaptation Fund has committed US $354.89 million to support 54 concrete, localized climate adaptation and resilience projects\u0026nbsp;in 48 countries, with more than 3.5 million direct beneficiaries.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/510150_1_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-07-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/27\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Centroam\u00e9rica y Rep\u00fablica Dominicana preparan acci\u00f3n coordinada para hacer frente a los efectos del cambio clim\u00e1tico en el Corredor Seco","nid":"25215","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/centroam-rica-y-rep-blica-dominicana-preparan-acci-n-coordinada-para-hacer","Body":"Representantes de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panam\u00e1 y Rep\u00fablica Dominicana se reunieron desde el mi\u00e9rcoles 20 de julio hasta hoy en San Salvador, El Salvador, para elaborar una propuesta centroamericana al Fondo Verde del Clima, GCF, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s, con el objetivo de reforzar la resiliencia al cambio clim\u00e1tico en el Corredor Seco Centroamericano y zonas \u00e1ridas de Rep\u00fablica Dominicana. \u0026nbsp;\nLa reuni\u00f3n cont\u00f3 con el apoyo del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente, PNUMA, en estrecha colaboraci\u00f3n con la Organizaci\u00f3n de las Naciones Unidas de la Alimentaci\u00f3n y la Agricultura, FAO, el Banco Centroamericano de Integraci\u00f3n Econ\u00f3mica, BCIE, y bajo los auspicios del Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales de El Salvador, en el marco de los trabajos de la Comisi\u00f3n Centroamericana de Ambiente y Desarrollo, CCAD.\nDurante el taller se consolidaron los contenidos de la propuesta al Fondo Verde del Clima, incluyendo objetivos regionales y nacionales, as\u00ed como impactos esperados. En el encuentro se presentaron los resultados de las consultas nacionales que los seis pa\u00edses han llevado a cabo para avanzar en la elaboraci\u00f3n de la propuesta para el GCF. Los participantes de cada pa\u00eds definieron las \u00e1reas geogr\u00e1ficas prioritarias, potenciales actividades, beneficiarios y actores clave. Asimismo y como elemento innovador, se integr\u00f3 a representantes del sector privado para explorar su rol y contribuci\u00f3n a este proceso.\nLa Ministra de Medio Ambiente de El Salvador, Lina Pohl, recalc\u00f3 el esfuerzo de colaboraci\u00f3n entre los ministerios de Ambiente y de Agricultura de la regi\u00f3n para la preparaci\u00f3n de esta propuesta, dada la alta prioridad de este tema en todos los pa\u00edses. La regi\u00f3n ha sufrido siete a\u00f1os consecutivos de p\u00e9rdidas agr\u00edcolas, estrechamente ligadas a los efectos del cambio clim\u00e1tico y necesita de una iniciativa ambiciosa e integrada para cambiar este curso.\nGustavo M\u00e1\u00f1ez, Coordinador Regional de Cambio Clim\u00e1tico del PNUMA, subray\u00f3 el potencial de esta propuesta para replicar las mejores pr\u00e1cticas existentes en la regi\u00f3n, para la cooperaci\u00f3n entre pa\u00edses y para conseguir una mayor resiliencia de las comunidades afectadas por el cambio clim\u00e1tico en el Corredor Seco. Uno de los objetivos es reforzar los ecosistemas naturales y los servicios que \u00e9stos producen, as\u00ed como involucrar al sector privado en la promoci\u00f3n de la adaptaci\u00f3n.\nSeg\u00fan el Grupo Intergubernamental de Expertos sobre el cambio clim\u00e1tico, IPCC por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s, el istmo centroamericano es la zona tropical m\u00e1s vulnerable al cambio clim\u00e1tico. El grupo identifica al Corredor Seco Centroamericano como uno de los territorios que m\u00e1s puede ser afectado por el cambio clim\u00e1tico debido a la recurrencia de las sequ\u00edas, los altos niveles de degradaci\u00f3n ambiental y la pobreza. El Sistema de Integraci\u00f3n Centroamericana, SICA, declar\u00f3 en agosto de 2015 el estado de alerta por sequ\u00eda en Am\u00e9rica Central. S\u00f3lo en El Salvador se estima que el a\u00f1o pasado hubo 60% de disminuci\u00f3n en la producci\u00f3n de ma\u00edz y 80% en \u0026nbsp;frijoles.\nEl PNUMA apoy\u00f3 esta reuni\u00f3n en El Salvador a trav\u00e9s del proyecto global de Preparaci\u00f3n al Fondo Verde del Clima con el respaldo del Ministerio Federal de Medio Ambiente, Conservaci\u00f3n de la Naturaleza, Construcci\u00f3n y Seguridad Nuclear de Alemania, la iniciativa REGATTA financiada por el Gobierno de Espa\u00f1a, y el Centro y Red de Tecnolog\u00eda para el Clima, CTCN por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0015_2_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-07-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/26\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/el-salvador\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEl Salvador\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/costa-rica\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECosta Rica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guatemala\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuatemala\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/honduras\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHonduras\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Asian Regional Forum highlights 38 technology transfer projects","nid":"24477","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-asian-regional-forum-highlights-38-technology-transfer-projects","Body":"Experts from a global United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network concluded three days of discussions here today with Asian countries at a regional forum on low-carbon, climate-resilient development know-how needed to implement country commitments made at the landmark November 2015 Paris Climate Conference.\nRepresentatives of 16 countries attended the 11-13 July Regional Forum for National Designated Entities in Asia organized by the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to promote information exchange and capacity building on climate technologies and finance. Representatives and experts of the Green Climate Fund, multilateral development banks, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations also attended the Regional Forum.\nOpening the event, Thailand\u2019s Minister of Science and Technology, H.E. Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj said: \u201cIf we can identify climate change and climate technologies as a global public good, a lot can be achieved.\u201d View the Minister\u0027s comments on technology transfer in Thailand.\nThe aim of the Forum was to explore relevant technology opportunities for public and private sector actors in the region covering a broad range of sectors including agriculture, energy, industry and transport, CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen told the meeting. \u201cThe Climate Technology Centre and Network serves as a bridge to essential knowledge, technical assistance, and financing in order to reach climate and development objectives. National Designated Entities play a catalytic role in climate technology issues in their countries and they will utilize this Forum to identify new prospects for both the public and private sector\u201d, he added.\nA global network of over 170 research institutions, private and civil society organizations which promotes the accelerated development and transfer of climate technologies for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development, the CTCN works through nationally selected focal points called National Designated Entities, providing free technology and capacity building support to developing countries.\nAcross Asia, CTCN has responded to 38 climate technology transfer requests, quickly mobilizing experts from around the world to design and deliver a customized solution. This includes a request from Thailand for capacity building support for precision farming to make Thai agriculture more resource efficient. A CTCN capacity building programme and exposure visit to the country is planned for September 2016.\nCTCN experts are supporting Indonesia in developing a high resolution hydrodynamic model for Jakarta to assess flood levels under differing climate and\/or engineering scenarios. Such a model will help local authorities to reduce flooding risks and develop appropriate flood management policies for the Indonesian capital.\nThe Centre is also helping the Islamic Republic of Iran identify suppliers of proven Micro Combined Heat and Power technologies to support sustainable and low-carbon national development. With CTCN assistance, the Lao People\u2019s Democratic Republic is developing the City Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Identification of Ecosystem-based Adaptation Intervention.\nThe UNFCCC climate technology network also promotes sharing of expertise among developing countries through South-South cooperation. Thus, Thailand is providing CTCN technical assistance to Bhutan to modernize the Himalayan kingdom\u2019s transport sector and make it more energy efficient.\u0026nbsp;\nAbout CTCN:\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) promotes the accelerated development and transfer of climate technologies for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development. As part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Technology Mechanism, the Climate Technology Centre is hosted and managed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and supported by Consortium Partners and by 170+ Network Members around the world. The Centre utilizes the expertise of these institutions to deliver technical assistance and capacity building at the request of developing countries. CTCN technical assistance spans numerous technology sectors across adaptation and mitigation.\nPictures and documents.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0154a.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-07-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/13\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/indonesia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndonesia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based-energy-services-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity-based energy services\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/iran-islamic-republic\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIran (Islamic Republic of)\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-vulnerability-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change vulnerability assessment\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Vacancy: Regional Coordinator for Africa","nid":"24475","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-regional-coordinator-africa","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking a consultant, who\u0026nbsp;will support the operations and development of the CTCN in Africa. The position is physically located in the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)\u0026nbsp;Field Office in Dakar, Senegal.\nIn particular, the consultant will:\n\nFacilitate discussions with the CTCN national focal point, i.e. National Designated Entities (NDEs), of the region on generation and development of requests for technical assistance, in line with respective national priorities and in coordination with other relevant initiatives and projects.\nProvide support in design, coordination and implementation of the technical assistance response plan. Coordinate closely with CTCN Consortium Partners of the region on CTCN activities.\nContribute to the development of regional CTCN capacity building activities in the region, including:\n\t- design and implementation of the regional CTCN capacity building activities\n\t- develop and conduct CTCN regional trainings and networking events, as well as CTCN national consultative processes\nProvide support to the CTCN Knowledge Management team by creating synergies between existing regional web-based knowledge sharing platforms and CTCN\u0027s web-based knowledge management system, including synergies in delivery of webinars and other web-based trainings.\nContribute to the expansion of the Network of CTCN through identification, introduction of prospective members and review of membership applications from Africa.\nPrepare monthly activity plans and progress reports for review and approval by CTCN core staff.\nRepresent CTCN in regional and national events and platforms and internal planning meetings as and when required.\u0026nbsp;\n\nApplications to be submitted by 2\u0026nbsp;August\u0026nbsp;2016.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/senegalgreenun_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-07-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/12\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/international-trade\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EInternational trade\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Online Course: Curso virtual Integraci\u00f3n de la adaptaci\u00f3n al Cambio Clim\u00e1tico en la Planificaci\u00f3n del Desarrollo","nid":"24446","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/online-course-curso-virtual-integraci-n-de-la-adaptaci-n-al-cambio-clim-tico","Body":"CTCN Consortium partner Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) presents online course on integrating climate change adaptation \u201cIntegraci\u00f3n de la adaptaci\u00f3n al Cambio Clim\u00e1tico en la Planificaci\u00f3n del Desarrollo\u201d.\nThe course will be organized in collaboration with CTCN Consortium partner Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) (the course was financed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development) and Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)\nDel 3 de octubre al 9 de diciembre de 2016\u0026nbsp;\nLugar: Sede Central del CATIE, Turrialba, Costa Rica\nPresentaci\u00f3n\nEL Grupo Intergubernamental de Expertos sobre el Cambio Clim\u00e1tico (IPCC, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s), en su quinto informe \u0026nbsp;sobre el cambio clim\u00e1tico, enfatiza que con el escenario de\u0026nbsp;\ndesarrollo actual la temperatura en el mundo aumentar\u00e1 a niveles \u0026nbsp;por \u0026nbsp;encima \u0026nbsp;del \u0026nbsp;umbral, \u0026nbsp;lo \u0026nbsp;que \u0026nbsp;es \u0026nbsp;considerado \u0026nbsp;por cient\u00edficos como aceptable para evitar cambios irrevocables\u0026nbsp;\nen \u0026nbsp;el \u0026nbsp;funcionamiento \u0026nbsp;de \u0026nbsp;los \u0026nbsp;ecosistemas. \u0026nbsp;La \u0026nbsp;reducci\u00f3n de \u0026nbsp;gases \u0026nbsp;de \u0026nbsp;efecto \u0026nbsp;invernadero \u0026nbsp;es \u0026nbsp;la \u0026nbsp;\u00fanica \u0026nbsp;manera \u0026nbsp;para postergar o evitar estos cambios. Sin embargo, el clima ya\u0026nbsp;\nest\u00e1 \u0026nbsp;cambiando \u0026nbsp;y \u0026nbsp;estos \u0026nbsp;cambios \u0026nbsp;est\u00e1n \u0026nbsp;afectando \u0026nbsp;sobre todo \u0026nbsp;a \u0026nbsp;la \u0026nbsp;agricultura, \u0026nbsp;los \u0026nbsp;recursos \u0026nbsp;naturales \u0026nbsp;y \u0026nbsp;los \u0026nbsp;servicios ecosist\u00e9micos derivados de ellos. Actualmente, en Am\u00e9rica Latina los tomadores de decisi\u00f3n y sus t\u00e9cnicos en el campo de la agricultura y recursos naturales est\u00e1n poco preparados para \u0026nbsp;analizar \u0026nbsp;los \u0026nbsp;efectos \u0026nbsp;que \u0026nbsp;puedan \u0026nbsp;tener \u0026nbsp;estos \u0026nbsp;cambios sobre estos sectores y para dise\u00f1ar estrategias de desarrollo que incorporen acciones de adaptaci\u00f3n a estos cambios. Con el presente curso, el CATIE y el Instituto Interamericano de Cooperaci\u00f3n para la Agricultura (IICA) pretenden fortalecer a los l\u00edderes en agricultura y recursos naturales en los pa\u00edses miembros \u0026nbsp;de \u0026nbsp;ambas \u0026nbsp;instituciones \u0026nbsp;en \u0026nbsp;la \u0026nbsp;planificaci\u00f3n \u0026nbsp;del\u0026nbsp;\ndesarrollo en un contexto de cambio clim\u00e1tico.\nObjetivos\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Mejorar \u0026nbsp;las \u0026nbsp;capacidades \u0026nbsp;de \u0026nbsp;los \u0026nbsp;profesionales \u0026nbsp;que trabajan con el sector agropecuario y recursos naturales para \u0026nbsp;analizar \u0026nbsp;c\u00f3mo \u0026nbsp;el \u0026nbsp;cambio \u0026nbsp;clim\u00e1tico \u0026nbsp;podr\u00eda \u0026nbsp;afectar sus proyectos y estrategias propuestas\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; Fortalecer las capacidades institucionales para integrar medidas de adaptaci\u00f3n en la planificaci\u00f3n del desarrollo\nDuraci\u00f3n\n9 semanas\nMore information:\nwww.catie.ac.cr\u0026amp;nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0053_2_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-07-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/04\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/costa-rica\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECosta Rica\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Implemented Technical Assistance in Chile: Design Of a National System For Monitoring Climate Change Impacts On Biological Diversity","nid":"24445","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/implemented-technical-assistance-chile-design-national-system-monitoring","Body":"As part of its technology transfer efforts in Chile, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) assisted in design of a national system for monitoring climate change impacts on biological diversity and associated ecosystem services.\n\u201cThanks to CTCN collaboration, the Ministry of Environment counts today with the design of a biodiversity monitoring network in the context of climate change. This would not only mean a landmark in the national context, but international as well, given the condition of Chile as a high quality observatory for biodiversity in a global change context. Furthermore, the impementation of the network would mean a technological leap that could benefit other countries of the region and beyond\u201d, says James Robinson, CTCN National Designated Entity of Colombia, National Council for Clean Production.\nThe resulting system includes standards and protocols for monitoring biological and environmental variables; climate scenarios; networks and policies for information exchange and data management; as well as institutional and operational architecture. The monitoring system is now an integral component of Chile\u2019s National Climate Change Adaptation Plan, which will be used as the primary means to gather reliable data for informing strategies and policies for biodiversity conservation and adaptation to climate change.\n\u201cThe technical assistance caught adequately the needs and requirements identified by the Ministry of the Environment. The fluency of the assistance worked well. Fluent and periodic communication with CTCN, Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE), World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) existed during all times, allowing an adequate incorporation of the Ministry comments and precisions in each provisory report until the last final one\u201d, added James Robinson.\nMore information about the technical assistance in Chile\nPicture Gallery\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_4835_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-07-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/01\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/monitoring-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMonitoring systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation-planning-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation planning\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Global Affairs Canada Webinar on Clean Economic Growth and Climate Change","nid":"24441","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/global-affairs-canada-webinar-clean-economic-growth-and-climate-change","Body":"Tuesday, July 5th, 2016 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am EST.\u0026nbsp;\n\nGlobal Affairs Canada launched a review and public consultations process to renew Canada\u2019s international assistance policy and funding framework.\n\nThe primary objective of the review will be to determine how best to focus Canada\u2019s international assistance on helping the poorest and most vulnerable populations, and supporting fragile states. The review will consider both the \u201cwhat\u201d of our international assistance, and the \u201chow\u201d of our approach, including ways to enable greater innovation and effectiveness in our policies, mechanisms and partnerships. The outcome of the review will be a set of evidence-based recommendations to Government, which will re-orient our international assistance and inform Canada\u2019s international approach to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Global Affairs Canada is looking for feedback from external stakeholders across all sectors interested in Canada\u2019s international assistance to address different development challenges.\u0026nbsp;\n\nCanada recognizes the importance of economic growth for reducing poverty and promoting shared prosperity. \u0026nbsp;Addressing the issue of climate change will provide an opportunity to build a clean-growth, environmentally sustainable economy that will also create new jobs. \u0026nbsp;Growth that is environmentally and socially sustainable requires adequate public policies, institutions and rule of law. \u0026nbsp;Through its international assistance, Canada must find ways to support the efforts of developing countries to generate economic growth that will benefit all members of their population\u2014without increasing environmental risks and exacerbating the adverse effects of climate change. \u0026nbsp;Access to clean water must also be a fundamental consideration in our international assistance efforts, as its scarcity affects health outcomes, food security, economic growth and conflict. Empowerment of women and girls and the protection and promotion of their rights through advancing gender equality will be at the heart of Canada\u2019s international assistance. This feminist lens will be applied throughout all of Canada\u2019s international assistance activities.\u0026nbsp;\nIn preparation for this session, the organizers invite you to consult the attached discussion paper on the theme of Clean Economic Growth and Climate Change. During the webinar, you will have the opportunity to share your feedback with policy makers and other stakeholders from around the world. Should you be unable to participate in the webinar, the organizers invite you to submit your feedback electronically through the following online public consultation form found here.\nTo register for this webinar\n***\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;Affaires mondiales Canada a lanc\u00e9 un processus d\u2019examen et de consultation publique visant \u00e0 renouveler le cadre de politique et de financement de l\u2019aide internationale du Canada .\n\nVous \u00eates invit\u00e9 \u00e0 participer \u00e0 un webinaire organis\u00e9 par Affaires mondiales Canada sur un des cinq enjeux qui ont \u00e9t\u00e9 identifi\u00e9s pour l\u2019exercice de revue, soit \u00ab Croissance \u00e9conomique propre et changement climatiques\u00bb. Le webinaire se tiendra mardi le 5 juillet, 2016 de 8h \u00e0 10h HNE.\u0026nbsp;\n\nVous pouvez vous inscrire \u00e0 ce webinaire en consultant le lien suivant\nEn guise de pr\u00e9paration pour cette rencontre, nous vous invitons \u00e0 lire le document de consultation ci-joint sur la th\u00e9matique de croissance \u00e9conomique propre et changement climatiques. Nous sommes int\u00e9ress\u00e9s \u00e0 recevoir vos commentaires sur ce document de consultation qui pr\u00e9sente une s\u00e9rie de questions sur la meilleur fa\u00e7on de concentrer l\u2019aide internationale du Canada de mani\u00e8re \u00e0 supporter nos actions dans ces domaines. Ce webinaire vous donnera l\u2019opportunit\u00e9 de partager vos id\u00e9es avec des d\u00e9cideurs politiques et d\u2019autres acteurs concern\u00e9s du monde entier. Si vous ne pouvez participer \u00e0 ce webinaire, nous vous invitons \u00e0 soumettre vos commentaires par voie \u00e9lectronique en utilisant le formulaire de consultation en ligne que vous trouverez ici.\u0026nbsp;\n\nLe principal objectif de cet examen est d\u2019\u00e9tablir la meilleure mani\u00e8re de cibler l\u2019aide internationale du Canada en vue de venir en aide aux populations les plus pauvres et les plus vuln\u00e9rables, ainsi que de soutenir les \u00c9tats fragiles. Cet examen tiendra compte autant de l\u2019objet de notre aide internationale que de la m\u00e9thode utilis\u00e9e en guise d\u2019approche, notamment les moyens de favoriser davantage l\u2019innovation et l\u2019efficacit\u00e9 dans le cadre de nos politiques, de nos m\u00e9canismes d\u2019ex\u00e9cution et de nos partenariats. L\u2019examen produira \u00e0 l\u2019intention du gouvernement un ensemble de recommandations fond\u00e9es sur des donn\u00e9es probantes qui nous permettront de repenser notre aide internationale et pourront \u00e9galement orienter la d\u00e9marche du Canada en ce qui a trait \u00e0 la mise en \u0153uvre du Programme de d\u00e9veloppement durable \u00e0 l\u2019horizon 2030.\u0026nbsp;\n\nAffaires mondiales Canada cherche \u00e0 obtenir les commentaires d\u2019intervenants externes dans tous les secteurs touch\u00e9s par l\u2019aide internationale du Canada en vue d\u2019aborder certains d\u00e9fis en mati\u00e8re de d\u00e9veloppement, dont les difficult\u00e9s cl\u00e9s du moment relatives \u00e0 la croissance \u00e9conomique propre et aux changements climatiques.\n\nLe Canada reconna\u00eet l\u2019importance que rev\u00eat la croissance \u00e9conomique pour r\u00e9duire la pauvret\u00e9 et promouvoir la prosp\u00e9rit\u00e9 commune. Le fait de r\u00e9gler la question des changements climatiques permettra d\u2019\u00e9tablir une \u00e9conomie fond\u00e9e sur la croissance propre et la durabilit\u00e9 environnementale qui cr\u00e9era aussi de nouveaux emplois. Pour assurer une croissance durable sur le plan environnemental et social, il faut des politiques publiques et des institutions ad\u00e9quates qui assurent la primaut\u00e9 du droit. Par la voie de son aide internationale, le Canada doit trouver des moyens d\u2019appuyer les efforts des pays en d\u00e9veloppement pour g\u00e9n\u00e9rer une croissance \u00e9conomique qui profitera \u00e0 tous les membres de leurs populations, sans augmenter les risques environnementaux ou exacerber les effets n\u00e9gatifs des changements climatiques. L\u2019acc\u00e8s \u00e0 l\u2019eau potable doit aussi demeurer un \u00e9l\u00e9ment fondamental de nos efforts d\u2019aide internationale, puisqu\u2019il a une incidence sur la sant\u00e9, la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 alimentaire, la croissance \u00e9conomique et les conflits. L\u2019autonomisation des femmes et des filles ainsi que la protection et la promotion de leurs droits, dans une perspective d\u2019\u00e9galit\u00e9 entre les sexes, seront au c\u0153ur de l\u2019aide internationale du Canada. Tous les programmes d\u2019aide internationale du Canada doivent mettre l\u2019accent sur cette optique f\u00e9ministe.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/senegalgreenun_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-06-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/30\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/peru\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPeru\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/canada\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECanada\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-purification-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater purification\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Korea:  Enhancing  Global  Cooperation  for Climate  Technology  Transfer","nid":"23895","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-korea-enhancing-global-cooperation-climate-technology-transfer","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) was presented during the workshop \u0022Enhancing \u0026nbsp;Global \u0026nbsp;Cooperation \u0026nbsp;for Climate \u0026nbsp;Technology \u0026nbsp;Transfer \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;Diffusion\u0022\u0026nbsp;in Korea, organized by \u0026nbsp;Ministry \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;Science, \u0026nbsp;ICT, \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;Future \u0026nbsp;Planning\/ Green \u0026nbsp;Technology \u0026nbsp;Center and GTC Center for Climate Technology Cooperation.\n\n\u201cCTCN serves as a bridge to essential knowledge, technical guidance, and financing in order to reach climate and development objectives. On a weekly basis, we are receiving multiple requests from developing countries\u201c, says CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\n\nThe participants discussed the need to \u0026nbsp;activate \u0026nbsp; the \u0026nbsp; transfer \u0026nbsp; of \u0026nbsp; domestic \u0026nbsp; climate \u0026nbsp; technology \u0026nbsp; to foreign \u0026nbsp;countries \u0026nbsp;using \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;UNFCCC \u0026nbsp;technology \u0026nbsp;mechanism in \u0026nbsp;order to \u0026nbsp;effectively \u0026nbsp;respond \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;new \u0026nbsp;climate \u0026nbsp;systems \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;improve Korea\u2019s \u0026nbsp;status \u0026nbsp;as \u0026nbsp;a \u0026nbsp;technology \u0026nbsp;donor \u0026nbsp;country.\n\nCTCN Director and Network and Capacity Building Manager also presented opportunities for domestic \u0026nbsp; industrial \u0026nbsp; and \u0026nbsp; academic research \u0026nbsp; institutes \u0026nbsp; to \u0026nbsp; participate \u0026nbsp; in \u0026nbsp; the provision \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;technical \u0026nbsp;assistance (TA) to developing countries\u0026nbsp;through CTCN.\u0026nbsp;\n\nDuring his visit to Korea, CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen will also moderate the session on Low-carbon transport and energy for sustainable cities during the Green Industry Conference 2016.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/koreaworkshop06.2016.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-06-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/28\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Consortium: Training \u0026quot;Accounting for Carbon Emission Reductions and Removals through REDD+ Activities\u0026quot;","nid":"23892","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-consortium-training-accounting-carbon-emission-reductions-and-removals","Body":"CTCN Consortium partner, the Department of Natural Resources Management at the Asian Institute of Technology,\u0026nbsp;will organize a training course \u0022Accounting for Carbon Emission Reductions and Removals through REDD+ Activities\u0022 on 27 November \u2013 4 December 2016 at the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok in Thailand. \u0026nbsp;Final closing date for applications is 30 September 2016.\nREDD+ scheme is a result-based scheme offering financial compensation to developing countries for reduced emissions from deforestation and forest degradation PLUS conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. Addition to emission reductions, the REDD+ scheme requires that socio-economic benefits for local people and biodiversity be safeguarded when REDD+ project is implemented. Therefore, information on carbon biomass per individual trees, forests, and carbon emissions becomes increasingly necessary. The Paris Agreement reached in December 2015 at the COP21 of the United Framework Convention on Climate Change on limiting greenhouse gas emissions strengthens to need for tropical forest protection for climate change mitigation and sustainable development through the REDD+ activities.\nTraining Objectives\nThis training course is designed to provide trainees the knowledge needed to estimate carbon stocks in forests in their respective countries using forest inventory data. Trainees will learn how to estimate carbon biomass in individual tree species, forest carbon stocks at landscape, regional, and country levels. They will also learn the basics of REDD+ activities and how to achieve emission reductions under one or more REDD+ activities. In addition, trainees will learn how socio-economic values and biodiversity can be safeguarded under the REDD+ scheme.\nCourse content:\n1. Update on Paris Agreement\n2. Intended Nationally Determined Contribution and REDD+\n3. Estimation of Carbon Biomass of Individual Trees\n4. Estimation of Carbon Biomass from Sample Plots\n5. Estimation of Forest Carbon Stocks\n6. Forest Carbon Stock Changes\n7. Baseline Emissions vs Forest Reference Emission Level\n8. Emission Reductions under Individual REDD+ Activities: REDD, REDD + Conservation, REDD+ Sustainable Management of Forests, REDD + Enhancement of Carbon Stocks\n9. Forest Carbon Monitoring using Remote Sensing\n10. Socio-economic and Biodiversity Safeguards\n11. Payment for Ecosystem Services\n\nMore information:\nhttp:\/\/www.nrm.ait.asia\/specialprograms\/training\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/forest_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-06-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/27\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forest-management-techniques-mitigation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForest management techniques for mitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biomass-power-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiomass power\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Mediterranean Climate Change Adaptation Awards","nid":"19545","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/mediterranean-climate-change-adaptation-awards","Body":"The French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME), with the support of its Mediterranean partners, launch a competition designed to develop and bring public concretes solutions for adaptation to climate change impacts. \nThis competition is addressed to public actors (in particular to regional authority and universities) and to NGO, associated to local public actors, for the implementation of actions of adaptation in the Mediterranean climatic area (regions bordering the Mediterranean to which are added Portugal and Jordan).\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe presented projects have to correspond to one of those thematic: \n\nUrban development, infrastructures and buildings,\nEcosystem and natural resources\nConception methods and public policies implementation\n\nThe principal criterions of analysis will be the pertinence and the exemplarity of the action, the efficiency of the means used to implement it, the reproducibility at the Mediterranean scale and also the consistency of the action of adaptation with the socioeconomic and environmental issues of the territory in which it finds itself.\nThe three laureates (one per category) will be invited to participate at the COP 22 from 7 to 18 November 2016 in Marrakech and their actions will be enhance in a dedicate publication and during international colloquium.\nThe Mediterranean association of national agencies for energy efficiency and renewable energies (MEDENER), Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), Mediterranean Commission of United Cities and local governments (CGLU Med), Plan Bleu as well as the Mediterranean experts\u2019 network of climate change (MedEcc) are partners in this competition.\nApplication deadline: September, 16th 2016\nTo know more on the website: www.ademe.fr (Regional and International Section)\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/adaptationawards.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-06-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/21\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tunisia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETunisia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/jordan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJordan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/portugal\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPortugal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/france\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFrance\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"TEC Publication: Technology and the UNFCCC","nid":"19534","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/tec-publication-technology-and-unfccc","Body":"The Technology Executive Committee (TEC) presents its new publication on technology and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). 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\u0424\u0410\u041e, \u041c\u043d\u043e\u0433\u043e\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u043e\u043d\u043d\u0438\u0445 \u0411\u0430\u043d\u043a\u043e\u0432 \u0420\u0430\u0437\u0432\u0438\u0442\u0438\u044f \u0438 \u0420\u042d\u0426\u0426\u0410.\n\u041e CTCN:\n\u0426\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0440 \u0438 \u0421\u0435\u0442\u044c \u043f\u043e \u0442\u0435\u0445\u043d\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0433\u0438\u044f\u043c, \u0441\u0432\u044f\u0437\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044b\u043c \u0441 \u0438\u0437\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435\u043c \u043a\u043b\u0438\u043c\u0430\u0442\u0430 (\u0430\u043d\u0433\u043b. CTCN), \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0434\u0432\u0438\u0433\u0430\u0435\u0442 \u043f\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0434\u0430\u0447\u0443 \u043a\u043b\u0438\u043c\u0430\u0442\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0445 \u0442\u0435\u0445\u043d\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0433\u0438\u0439, \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0431\u043e\u043b\u0435\u0435 \u044d\u043d\u0435\u0440\u0433\u043e\u044d\u0444\u0444\u0435\u043a\u0442\u0438\u0432\u043d\u043e\u0433\u043e, \u043d\u0438\u0437\u043a\u043e\u0443\u0433\u043b\u0435\u0440\u043e\u0434\u043d\u043e\u0433\u043e \u0438 \u043a\u043b\u0438\u043c\u0430\u0442\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u0438-\u0443\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0439\u0447\u0438\u0432\u043e\u0433\u043e \u0440\u0430\u0437\u0432\u0438\u0442\u0438\u044f. \u042f\u0432\u043b\u044f\u044f\u0441\u044c \u0447\u0430\u0441\u0442\u044c\u044e \u041c\u0435\u0445\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0437\u043c\u0430 \u0420\u041a\u0418\u041a \u041e\u041e\u041d \u0432 \u043e\u0431\u043b\u0430\u0441\u0442\u0438 \u0442\u0435\u0445\u043d\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0433\u0438\u0439, \u0426\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0440 \u043a\u043e\u043e\u0440\u0434\u0438\u043d\u0438\u0440\u0443\u0435\u0442\u0441\u044f \u041f\u0440\u043e\u0433\u0440\u0430\u043c\u043c\u043e\u0439 \u041e\u0440\u0433\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0437\u0430\u0446\u0438\u0438 \u041e\u0431\u044a\u0435\u0434\u0438\u043d\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0445 \u041d\u0430\u0446\u0438\u0439 \u043f\u043e \u043e\u043a\u0440\u0443\u0436\u0430\u044e\u0449\u0435\u0439 \u0441\u0440\u0435\u0434\u0435 (\u042e\u041d\u0415\u041f), \u0432 \u0441\u043e\u0442\u0440\u0443\u0434\u043d\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0435 \u0441 \u041e\u0440\u0433\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0437\u0430\u0446\u0438\u0435\u0439 \u041e\u0431\u044a\u0435\u0434\u0438\u043d\u0451\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0445 \u041d\u0430\u0446\u0438\u0439 \u043f\u043e \u043f\u0440\u043e\u043c\u044b\u0448\u043b\u0435\u043d\u043d\u043e\u043c\u0443 \u0440\u0430\u0437\u0432\u0438\u0442\u0438\u044e (\u042e\u041d\u0418\u0414\u041e), \u0430 \u0442\u0430\u043a\u0436\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u0438 \u043f\u043e\u0434\u0434\u0435\u0440\u0436\u043a\u0435 \u0441\u0432\u044b\u0448\u0435 150 \u043f\u0430\u0440\u0442\u043d\u0435\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0441\u0435\u0442\u0438 \u043f\u043e \u0432\u0441\u0435\u043c\u0443 \u043c\u0438\u0440\u0443. \u0426\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0440 \u0438\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043b\u044c\u0437\u0443\u0435\u0442 \u043e\u043f\u044b\u0442 \u0434\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0445 \u0443\u0447\u0440\u0435\u0436\u0434\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u043f\u043e \u043e\u043a\u0430\u0437\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044e \u0442\u0435\u0445\u043d\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0439 \u043f\u043e\u043c\u043e\u0449\u0438 \u0438 \u0443\u0441\u0438\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044e \u043f\u043e\u0442\u0435\u043d\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u0430 \u043f\u043e \u0437\u0430\u043f\u0440\u043e\u0441\u0443 \u0440\u0430\u0437\u0432\u0438\u0432\u0430\u044e\u0449\u0438\u0445\u0441\u044f \u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u043d.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ndeforumkazkhstan2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-06-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/16\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN at the Green Cooling Africa Week","nid":"19531","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-green-cooling-africa-week","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network was represented by Thando Ndarana from the Council for Scientific \u0026amp; Industrial Research (CSIR), CTCN Consortium partner, at the Green Cooling Africa Week.\u0026nbsp;Read about CTCN\u2019s Green Cooling Africa initiative.\nDue\u0026nbsp; to\u0026nbsp; low\u0026nbsp; efficiency\u0026nbsp; levels\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; high\u0026nbsp; leakage\u0026nbsp; rates\u0026nbsp; of \u0026nbsp;refrigerant\u0026nbsp; gases\u0026nbsp; with\u0026nbsp; high\u0026nbsp; global\u0026nbsp; warming\u0026nbsp; potential\u0026nbsp; (GWP),\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; refrigeration\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; air-conditioning\u0026nbsp; (RAC)\u0026nbsp; sector\u0026nbsp; is\u0026nbsp; responsible\u0026nbsp; for\u0026nbsp; a\u0026nbsp; significant\u0026nbsp; share\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and this share is expected to rise to 30% by 2030. Especially\u0026nbsp; in Africa, the\u0026nbsp; rapidly expanding middle class and changing lifestyles translate into growing demand for refrigeration and air-conditioning. In order to mitigate both direct and indirect emissions from the cooling sector, the introduction and diffusion of green cooling technologies is of paramount importance.\nThree GIZ projects (Green Cooling Initiative, NAMA Project, Transport Refrigeration South Africa) financed under the international climate initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear safety (BMUB) organized the Green Cooling Africa Week from June 7-10 2016 in Centurion, South Africa.\nThe organizers acknowledge that exchange between technology suppliers and end-users, as well as between industry and public institutions, is important for the promotion of green cooling technologies. Consequently, around forty stakeholders, comprising national ozone officers, climate change focal points, industry representatives of twelve African countries were invited and joined the four-day event.\nWithin the framework of the Green Cooling Africa Initiative (GCAI), CTCN and BMUB support four African partner countries (Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius and Namibia). Seven delegates from those countries, working in the ozone and climate departments of their home ministries, were among the participants engaged in a vivid exchange on how to further the goal of transformational change in the cooling sector via sped up technology transfer and implementation of sectoral RAC NAMAs.\nDuring the event, CTCN and its activities, as well as the Green Cooling Africa Initiative, were introduced. Presentations by the CTCN consortium partner \u2018Council for Scientific and Industrial Research\u2019, as well as by representatives of the four CTCN-GCAI partner countries, spurred great interest among the participants.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/greencoolingafrica.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-06-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/16\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/south-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESouth Africa\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina first countries in Central Asia and Eastern Europe to engage in climate technology transfer with the UN\u2019s Technology Mechanism","nid":"19528","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/albania-and-bosnia-and-herzegovina-first-countries-central-asia-and-eastern","Body":"Regional Forum in Kazakhstan on 15 June will explore additional technology opportunities for public and private sectors in the region\nAlbania and Bosnia and Herzegovina are collaborating on climate change technology transfer through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change\u2019s (UNFCCC) Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The CTCN provides free technology assistance and capacity building to countries through nationally selected focal points, called National Designated Entities (NDEs). In order to identify additional technology transfer opportunities on a broad range of sectors (agriculture, energy, industry, transport, etc.), a Regional Forum for NDEs in Central Asia and Eastern Europe will be held on the 15-16th June in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event is co-hosted by CTCN Network member, the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), which connects the Central Asian sub region with global counterparts and maintains a dialogue on climate processes.\n\u201cThe year 2015 marked the adoption of the Paris Agreement, which aims to unite the efforts of all countries worldwide to fight against climate change. Technology is an important part of this effort and the Climate Technology Centre and Network serves as a bridge to essential knowledge, technical assistance, and financing in order to reach climate and development objectives. National Designated Entities play a catalytic role in climate technology issues in their countries and they will utilize this Forum to identify new prospects for both the public and private sector\u201d, says CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\nThe second-largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Banja Luka, requested help from the CTCN to modernize its district heating system with the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The project conducts city-wide mapping of the energy flow in the heating system and identifies leaks using an unmanned aerial drone equipped with a thermal camera. This project will save up to 20,000 tons of CO\u2082 each year and \u20ac4.5 million in heating costs.\nAlbania is developing, with the CTCN\u2019s assistance, the first local-level plan for energy efficiency and achievement, and to provide training to enhance understanding of national energy plans among regional stakeholders.\nMost developing countries and countries in economic transition need investments, technical assistance, capacity building and access to new technologies in order to transform current economic and industrial methods into more low-carbon and climate resilient development. This path often offers additional benefits of greater efficiency and cost savings as well.\nThe Regional Forum for National Designated Entities in Central Asia and Eastern Europe, taking place in Almaty, will open new opportunities for information exchange and capacity building on climate technologies, finance and technical assistance. The Forum is expected to bring leaders and experts from Central Asia and Eastern Europe, UNFCCC, Green Climate Fund, UNEP, FAO, Multilateral Development Banks and CAREC.\nPicture gallery from the forum.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/konferenciya_2016-168_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-06-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/15\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/central-asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECentral Asia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kazakhstan-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKazakhstan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bosnia-and-herzegovina\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBosnia and Herzegovina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEurope\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/eastern-europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEastern Europe\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN and EU: Technologies for Boosting Agricultural Management in India","nid":"19516","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-and-eu-technologies-boosting-agricultural-management-india","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) participated in the \u201cAgricultural Demand Side Management: Adopting Technologies to Boost Efficiencies\u201d workshop, which took place on the 13th of June in India, New Delhi.\nAgriculture is one of the most important sectors of India\u0027s\u0026nbsp;economy.\u0026nbsp;The workshop presented opportunities, issues and challenges for energy efficiency in the agricultural sector in India. CTCN Advisory Board member Mr Karsten Krause, DG CLIMA,\u0026nbsp;introduced support for\u0026nbsp;energy efficiency and innovative financing in the European Union, and CTCN Network and Capacity Building Manager Mr Rajiv Garg presented\u0026nbsp;CTCN\u0026nbsp;technology transfer opportunities in the\u0026nbsp;Indian agriculture sector. The participants also discussed India\u2019s climate technology needs, innovation co-operation and best practices in technology transfer in agricultural sector.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/rajivindia.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-06-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/16\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Network. The Renewables 2016 Global Status Report: A Record Breaking Year for Renewable Energy","nid":"19419","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-network-renewables-2016-global-status-report-record-breaking-year","Body":"REN21 published the most comprehensive annual overview of the state of renewable energy. The Renewables 2016 Global Status Report reveals that renewables are now firmly established as competitive, mainstream sources of energy in many countries around the world.\n2015 was a record year for renewable energy installations. Renewable power generating capacity saw its largest increase ever, with an estimated 147 gigawatts (GW) added. Modern renewable heat capacity also continued to rise, and renewables use expanded in the transport sector. Distributed renewable energy is advancing rapidly to close the gap between the energy haves- and have-nots.\nThese results were driven by several factors. First and foremost, renewables are now cost competitive with fossil fuels in many markets.\nIn addition, government leadership continues to play a key role in driving the growth of renewables, particularly wind and solar, in the power sector. As of early 2016, 173 countries had renewable energy targets in place and 146 countries had support policies. Cities, communities and companies are leading the rapidly expanding \u201c100% renewable\u201d movement, playing a vital role in advancing the global energy transition.\nAdditional growth factors include better access to financing, concerns about energy security and the environment and the growing demand for modern energy services in developing and emerging economies.\nChristine Lins, Executive Secretary of REN21, said, \u201cWhat is truly remarkable about these results is that they were achieved at a time when fossil fuel prices were at historic lows, and renewables remained at a significant disadvantage in terms of government subsidies. For every dollar spent boosting renewables, nearly four dollars were spent to maintain our dependence on fossil fuels.\u201d\n2015 was a record year not only for new installations, but also for investment \u2013 reaching USD 286 billion worldwide in renewable power and fuels; if investment in large hydropower (\u0026gt;50 MW) and in heating and cooling is taken into account, the total is far higher. With China accounting for more than one third of the global total, developing countries surpassed developed countries in total renewable energy investments for the first time.\nWith increased investment came an increase in technological advances, cost reductions and jobs. There are now 8.1 million people working in the renewable energy sector \u2013 representing steady growth in stark contrast with depressed labour markets in the broader energy sector.\nREN21\u2019s Renewables 2016 Global Status Report presents developments and trends through the end of 2015, as well as observed trends from early 2016 where available. This means that accelerated action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions stemming from the Paris Climate Agreement in December is not reflected in the results.\nWhile trends are generally positive, the report highlights several challenges that remain to be addressed if governments are to fulfill their commitments to achieve a global transition away from fossil fuels.\nThese include: achieving effective integration of high shares of renewables into the grid; addressing policy and political instability, regulatory barriers, and fiscal constraints. Further, there is far less policy focus on transport and, particularly, heating and cooling, so these sectors are progressing much more slowly.\nArthouros Zervos, Chair of REN21: \u201cThe renewables train is barreling down the tracks, but it\u2019s running on 20th century infrastructure - a system based on outdated thinking where conventional baseload is generated by fossil fuels and nuclear power. To accelerate the transition to a healthier, more-secure and climate-safe future, we need to build the equivalent of a high-speed rail network \u2013 a smarter, more flexible system that maximises the use of variable sources of renewable energy, and accommodates decentralised and community-based generation.\u201d\nAbout the REN21 Renewables Global Status Report\nFirst published in 2005, the annual Renewables Global Status Report is the most comprehensive and timely overview of the status, recent developments and trends in renewable energy markets, industries, investments, and policy developments worldwide. By design, it does not provide analysis or forecast. Data are provided by a network of 700 contributors, researchers, and authors from all over the world. www.ren21.net\/gsr\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/598418.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-06-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/07\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biogas-heating-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiogas for heating\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wind-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWind\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based-energy-services-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity-based energy services\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/large-hydropower-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELarge hydropower\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/hydropower-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHydropower\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Colombia first to complete CTCN technical assistance for climate change mitigation","nid":"19405","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/colombia-first-complete-ctcn-technical-assistance-climate-change-mitigation","Body":"As part of its technology transfer efforts in Colombia, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) assisted in prioritizing economic sectors in the country with the highest potential to improve energy efficiency. Based on the analysis, transport and industry sectors were prioritized and CTCN experts proposed new actions, policy instruments, and transversal measures for the country to implement. These CTCN recommendations are now being incorporated in a new national policy framework, which will officially become law.\n\u201cThe outcomes of the technical assistance will enable an update of the Indicative Plan of the Rational and Efficient Energy Use and Other Forms of Non-Conventional Energy\u0026nbsp;(PROURE). The technical assistance was adapted to national circumstances, such as including recommendations for non-tax incentives, which is very useful due to the actual national fiscal scenario\u201d,\u0026nbsp;says Rodrigo Su\u00e1rez, CTCN National Designated Entity of Colombia, Directorate of Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development.\nThe CTCN technical assistance had two main objectives: evaluation of the effectiveness of existing incentives; and proposal of broader incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy. Both objectives were achieved and the recommendations made will be incorporated into the policy framework. The \u201cPROURE\u201d will be adopted into law at the end of 2016, providing incentive guidelines and improving related processes for the next 5 years, with the aim of increasing energy efficiency. \u0026nbsp;As a result of the assistance provided by CTCN, Colombian policymakers are also equipped with a monitoring methodology to assess the new instruments.\nThe proposed policy framework will enable the implementation of mitigation actions to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions in the country as defined in Colombia\u2019s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). This technical assistance is one of three requests made by Colombia for CTCN technology transfer; the other two focus on developing a national adaptation system and assessing the feasibility of implementing mechanical-biological treatment (MBT) systems, respectively.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/sbp_3643_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-06-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/06\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNEP: Nigeria Launches $1 Billion Ogoniland Clean-up and Restoration Programme","nid":"19401","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unep-nigeria-launches-1-billion-ogoniland-clean-and-restoration-programme","Body":"Nigerian Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari, set in motion a $1 billion clean-up and restoration programme of the Ogoniland region in the Niger Delta, announcing that financial and legislative frameworks had been put in place to begin implementing recommendations made by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).\nSpeaking at an event in Port Harcourt attended by thousands, including international football star Joseph Yobo and Miss Nigeria Pamela Lessi, the Vice President said the Nigerian government was now delivering on what was one of President Buhari\u2019s key election promises.\nUNEP\u2019s Executive Director Achim Steiner travelled to Port Harcourt to join Vice President Osinbajo and other dignitaries for the launch ceremony.\nThe implementation will be based on recommendations from a 2011 UNEP report, commissioned by the Nigerian government, on the impact of oil extraction in Ogoniland. The report found severe and widespread contamination of soil and ground water across Ogoniland. In a number of locations public health was severely threatened by contaminated drinking water and carcinogens. Delta ecosystems such as mangroves had been utterly devastated. The report also found that institutional control measures in place both in the oil industry and the Government were not implemented adequately. The report proposed the establishment of a Restoration Authority with an explicit mandate to clean up Ogoniland and restore the ecosystems. The report also recommended the establishment of an Ogoniland Environmental Restoration Fund with an initial capitalization of 1 billion dollars to cover the clean-up costs.\nMr. Steiner said, \u201cThe people of Ogoniland have paid a high price for the success of Nigeria\u0027s oil industry, enduring a toxic and polluted environment for decades. Today marks a historic step toward improving the situation of the Ogoni people, who have paid this high price for too long. A clean-up and restoration effort like this cannot happen overnight, but I am hopeful that the cooperation between the Government of Nigeria, oil companies and communities will result in an environmental restoration that benefits both ecosystems and the Ogoni people of the Niger Delta. UNEP has provided the scientific basis for this work, and will continue to offer its technical expertise as needed to help ensure a positive result for all involved.\u201d\nRequested by the Federal Government of Nigeria, UNEP\u2019s Environmental Assessment of Ogoniland was released in August 2011. It examined over the course of two years the environmental impact of oil industry operations in the area since the late 1950s.\u0026nbsp; It found that oil contamination in Ogoniland is extensive and is having a grave impact on the environment, with pollution penetrating further and deeper than previously thought.\nUNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner, who will be stepping down from his position this month, was joined by Erik Solheim, UNEP\u0027s incoming Executive Director. Since January 2013, Mr Solheim has been UNEP\u2019s Special Envoy to Ogoniland, supporting negotiations between the Ogoni people, the Nigerian Government and oil companies. His role as UNEP\u2019s future Executive Director will ensure UNEP\u2019s continuity in supporting the programme.\n\u201cThe task to clean up Ogoniland will neither be easy nor fast, but it needs to be done,\u201d Mr. Solheim said. \u201cIf we succeed here, it will demonstrate that degraded environments can be restored, sending a signal to many other communities around the world that peaceful co-operation can lead to positive outcomes.\u201d\nThe clean-up is vital for the future of the region. It will help create new livelihoods, establish old livelihoods and change the lives of a million people. It will also establish a new model for working towards sustainable development, even in the most challenging of environments.\nThe environmental restoration of Ogoniland is likely to be the world\u2019s most wide-ranging and long-term oil clean up exercise ever undertaken. Experts suggest that it may take up to 25 years until ecosystems are fully restored.\nUNEP\u2019s Environmental Assessment of Ogoniland is available online at: www.unep.org\/nigeria. Further information, including site-specific fact sheets about 67 of the contaminated sites studied, is also available at this website.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/nigeria.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-06-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/03\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nigeria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENigeria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/niger-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENiger\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mangroves-conservation-and-rehabilitation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMangroves conservation and rehabilitation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Call For Technical Assistance Proposals: Optimizing Access To Funding Of Technology Projects For Adapting To Climate Change In Guinea","nid":"18418","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-call-technical-assistance-proposals-optimizing-access-funding-technology","Body":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is looking for\u0026nbsp;member of the CTCN Network\u0026nbsp;that can provide services related to optimizing access to funding of technology projects for adapting to climate change in the Republic of Guinea.\nThe\u0026nbsp; Republic\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; Guinea\u0026nbsp; has\u0026nbsp; been\u0026nbsp; experiencing\u0026nbsp; climate\u0026nbsp; disruptions\u0026nbsp; such\u0026nbsp; as\u0026nbsp; drop\u0026nbsp; in\u0026nbsp; rainfall,\u0026nbsp; recurrent\u0026nbsp; droughts since the 1970s, early and frequent flooding (Kankan - 2001, Bok\u00e9 - 2003, Gaoual - 2005, etc.) and the disruption of rainfall patterns. These factors have resulted in the drying up of watercourses and the\u0026nbsp; soil,\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; destruction\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; plant\u0026nbsp; cover,\u0026nbsp; a\u0026nbsp; drop\u0026nbsp; in\u0026nbsp; agricultural\u0026nbsp; output\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; an\u0026nbsp; increase\u0026nbsp; in\u0026nbsp; diseases\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; hydrological origin, especially in the north of the country.\nIn\u0026nbsp; order\u0026nbsp; to\u0026nbsp; address\u0026nbsp; these\u0026nbsp; challenges,\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; government\u0026nbsp; developed\u0026nbsp; in\u0026nbsp; 2007 \u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp; National\u0026nbsp; Adaptation\u0026nbsp; Programmes\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; Action\u0026nbsp; (NAPA).\u0026nbsp; In addition the Guinea has recently developed other policies directly related to climate change, including the First National Communication,\u0026nbsp; the National Investment Programme for the Environment (NIPE) and the\u0026nbsp; Intended\u0026nbsp; Nationally\u0026nbsp; Determined\u0026nbsp; Contribution\u0026nbsp; (INDC),\u0026nbsp; as\u0026nbsp; well\u0026nbsp; as\u0026nbsp; development\u0026nbsp; policies\u0026nbsp; such\u0026nbsp; as\u0026nbsp; the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP), Five-Year Development Plan 2011-2015, etc.\u0026nbsp; However, the implementation of project ideas and strategic priorities put forward by political decision makers and experts remains very limited in the country due to the lack of expertise required to develop bankable projects that can be funded by donors.\u0026nbsp;\nThere is a crucial need both to develop projects that will optimise Guinea\u0027s access to funding and to guarantee the presence of local experts sufficiently competent to continue mobilising the financial resources required to adapt to climate change in the country.\nThe objective of the CTCN technical assistance is to train national experts (champions) in financial and organizational engineering to mobilize appropriate funding in order to implement priority climate-change adaptation projects.\nComplete Offer must be submitted via the UNIDO e-Procurement portal:https:\/\/procurement.unido.org\/\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;by 23 June 2016, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/rip_guinee_workshop_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-06-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/01\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/funding-mechanisms\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFunding mechanisms\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/insurance\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EInsurance\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/austria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAustria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-adaptation-programmes-action-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational adaptation programmes of action\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/air-cargo-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAir cargo\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/electronic-devices-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EElectronic devices\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Video. Assistance in Senegal: Introducing Innovative Technologies","nid":"17616","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-video-assistance-senegal-introducing-innovative-technologies","Body":"The Senegalese government contacted the United Nation\u2019s Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) to assist with introducing innovative technologies - to help local industry implement energy efficient solutions - and better utilize waste and bi-products - while at the same time improving competitiveness and productivity.\n\u201cWe have first to identify the technologies. CTCN with its network can accurately find the right experts, help to develop those technologies, to remove the barriers and also to identify financial partners to implement those technologies in various countries\u201d, says prof. Issakha Youm, CTCN National Designated Entity in Senegal.\nIn response to Senegal\u00b4s request, UNIDO, the UN Industrial Development Organization, and ENDA are working through CTCN to identify relevant co-generation and tri-generation technologies that utilize waste or alternative fuels for energy generation across a broad range of industries.\nIn addition to these energy efficiency efforts, Senegal\u00b4s national development strategy aims to develop eco-industrial hubs, such as Diamniadio park. To support this process, CTCN and UNIDO are working to improve resource productivity and reduce pollution in the parks by proposing integrated systems to enable waste from one company to be turned into a productive resource for use by another business, creating a kind of industrial symbiosis.\u0026nbsp; Identifying the right mix of industries and mapping potential by-product use will help to optimize the park\u00b4s efficient use of resources.\n\u201cThe cooperation between UNIDO and Senegal has a long history. UNIDO assists the Government of Senegal in the industrial component of its national emerging plan. The success of the industrial park Diamniadio will not only demonstrate the reliability of the ISID (Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development) approach, but will also show that on the continent, new industrial parks can be put in place based on the lessons learned from this experience\u201d, says \u0026nbsp;M. Victor Djemba, UNIDO Representative for Senegal.\nThe CTCN facilitates access to quick and practical expertise on climate technologies through its worldwide network of technology experts. Through CTCN, developing countries can access support to achieve their objectives, from identifying technology needs, to implementing technologies and catalysing finance in order to scale up meaningful solutions.\nVideo \u0022CTCN collaboration with Senegal\u0022\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/abdou.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-05-31T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/31\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/integration-green-spaces-planning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIntegration of green spaces in planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/advanced-biofuels-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdvanced biofuels\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industrial-symbiosis-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustrial symbiosis\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Technical assistance in Cote D\u2019Ivoire: Design and set-up of an environmental information system","nid":"17612","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/technical-assistance-cote-d-ivoire-design-and-set-environmental-information","Body":"As part of its technology transfer in Cote D\u2019Ivoire, the CTCN helped to design and set-up an environmental information system with a focus on climate change. The system will monitor and evaluate national promotion policies for energy efficiency and renewable energy within industrial and transport sectors that are adapted to the needs of key stakeholders.\nContext\u0026nbsp;\nIn C\u00f4te d\u0027Ivoire, climate change is increasingly impacting economy and life at virtually all levels and in all sectors. In the search for solutions through effective climate adaptation and mitigation, as well as sound environmental management, the government, private sector and cooperation partners face a dispersion or unavailability of data on the environment. To address this challenge, the government of Cote d\u2019Ivoire is developing an Environmental Information System (EIS), notably through a public investment programme, and has requested technical advice through the CTCN to strengthen the climate change components of this system.\u0026nbsp;\nTechnical Assistance Request\u0026nbsp;\nSupport the climate technology aspects of the preparation of the EIS project carried out by the government of Cote d\u2019Ivoire and help guide actions of the team towards implementation of this project. The assistance has been conducted through a combination of desktop research and report, on site training of the national team and collaborative activities.\u0026nbsp;\n\nCTCN Response\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;Identification of climate related indicators to be monitored by the information system\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;Support national stakeholders in the selection of appropriate software and technical equipment to measure data\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;Support stakeholders in identifying a climate relevant data collection strategy\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Participate in various stages of Environmental Impact Assessment validation tools\u0026nbsp;\n\nThis assistance constitutes a basis for the national team to design and set-up their environmental information system with a focus on climate change that is adapted to the needs of key stakeholders.\u0026nbsp;\nThe system will ensure:\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Availability and access of quality and \u0026nbsp;timely information on the environment and climate change for decision making\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022Improved visibility of the state of C\u00f4te d\u0027Ivoire\u2019s environment in the context of a changing climate\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Greater coordination and planning ability in terms of climate change adaptation strategies and prioritization \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nMore about the technical assistance.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/510150_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-05-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/30\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cote-divoire\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECote d\u0026#039;Ivoire\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disease-surveillance-systems-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisease surveillance systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/efficient-lighting-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEfficient lighting\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/construction-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EConstruction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mangroves-conservation-and-rehabilitation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMangroves conservation and rehabilitation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/lpg-and-lng-household-and-commercial-cooking-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELPG and LNG for household and commercial cooking\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNEP: Forests to cover one quarter of China in country\u2019s bid to build \u201ceco-civilization\u201d","nid":"17611","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unep-forests-cover-one-quarter-china-country-s-bid-build-eco-civilization","Body":"Almost one quarter of China will be covered in forest by 2020 if the country succeeds in its mission towards building an \u201ceco-civilization\u201d, a report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) finds.\nThe adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the first universally binding climate change agreement signed last year in Paris have renewed hopes that the world can shift to a low-carbon economy that uses natural resources more efficiently and fosters green economic growth.\nTo help drive this change, UNEP has released a series of reports at the second United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-2) that look at how individual countries are trying to achieve this transformation.\nThe reports look at China\u2019s attempts to build an \u201cecological civilization\u201d, Bhutan\u2019s use of its novel Gross National Happiness Index, Germany\u2019s attempts to build a circular economy, Costa Rica\u2019s use of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) and Botswana\u2019s Natural Capital Accounting.\nThe UNEP reports find that, although Bhutan faces challenges related to socioeconomic issues, and trade and aid dependency, the country has made \u201cimpressive progress in recent years\u201d.\nCosta Rica\u2019s PES programme has also achieved notable successes, with nearly 15,000 contracts signed with landowners to improve land management. The programme has worked in over one million hectares of forests and distributed over $300 million, the report notes.\nWhile more remains to be done, Germany\u2019s attempts to apply the principles of a circular economy to its waste management plan has led to significant increases in recycling rates, created green jobs and increased resource efficiency.\nReleased today, UNEP\u2019s Green is Gold report looks at the environmental dimension of China\u2019s 13th five-year plan. As part of this plan, China has vowed that, by 2020, it will have decreased water consumption by 23 per cent, energy consumption by 15 per cent and CO2 emissions per unit of GDP by 18 per cent.\nBy 2020, China\u2019s forest coverage will reach more than 23 per cent and the share of days per year with good air quality in cities at the prefectural level will exceed 80 per cent if the country succeeds in building its \u201ceco-civilization\u201d \u2013 a resource-saving, environmentally-friendly society that seeks to integrate ecological development with economic, social, cultural and political development.\nUNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner said, \u201cThere are numerous tools available for countries to develop an inclusive green economy, and in this report we see examples from across the developed and developing worlds.\n\u201cThere is no one path to a low-carbon economy, but rather many different opportunities for countries to transform their economies and societies, and orient themselves toward sustainable development. The multiple pathways outlined in this report offer insight into what might work, and are a resource for governments looking to address resource and environmental challenges in non-traditional ways.\u201d\nChina has already made a number of notable achievements, the UNEP report finds. By the end of 2014, China had built 10.5 billion m2 of energy-saving buildings in urban areas \u2013 roughly 38 per cent of the total area of urban residential buildings.\nIn addition, China\u2019s production of new-energy vehicles increased 45-fold between 2011 and 2015. The country has also built the largest air-quality monitoring network in the developing world \u2013 338 Chinese cities at the prefectural level and above are capable of monitoring six different air quality indicators. The country has also lowered energy consumption per unit of GDP and the amount of CO2 released per unit of GDP.\nAs part of its attempt to build an eco-civilization, China will build on these successes by:\n\nlimiting total primary energy consumption to 4.8 billion tonnes equivalent of standard coal by 2020\nincreasing the share of non-fossil fuel energy in primary energy consumption by up to 15 per cent and limit the share of coal consumption to 62 per cent by 2020\nreaching peak CO2 emissions by 2030\nbuilding a green manufacturing system that is efficient, clean, low carbon and circular.\n\n\u201cIf China succeeds in achieving these targets then it will have taken a major step towards shifting to a greener economy that uses resources more efficiently, limits the risks of climate change and improves the health of its people,\u201d said Steiner.\nAnother UNEP report released today looks at the efforts of four other countries to transition to sustainable, socially inclusive societies, including Bhutan\u2019s unique Gross National Happiness index.\nThe report, entitled Multiple Pathways to Sustainable Development: Further Evidence of Sustainability in Practice\u0026nbsp; begins by looking at Germany\u2019s efforts to introduce a \u201ccircular economy\u201d, a system where products, components and resources are designed to be maintained, reused, remanufactured and recycled to reduce the high levels of waste produced by linear economic models of \u201ctake, make, dispose\u201d.\nIn many parts of the country, pay-as-you-throw recycling schemes make it cost effective for households to produce less waste.\u0026nbsp; The recycling rate of domestic waste grew from 50 per cent in 2000 to 64 per cent in 2013 while the amount of domestic waste has remained virtually constant over many years.\n\u201cAs a result of its policies, Germany has achieved increasing resource efficiency, high recycling rates, virtually constant waste levels and more than 250,000 jobs in the waste industry,\u201d the report says.\n\u201cHowever, despite being a frontrunner in the field, much is left to do to achieve a true circular economy, as the vast majority of raw materials used by German industry continues to be virgin materials (around 14 per cent derives from recovered waste).\u201d\nThe report also looks at Bhutan\u2019s Gross National Happiness (GNH), which the country uses instead of GDP to measure its development.\nGNH aims for an economy that serves the spiritual, physical, social and environmental health of its citizens and natural environment instead of focusing purely on economic development.\nThe UNEP report notes that major improvements in Bhutan have been achieved. In the past 20 years, the country has doubled life expectancy and enrolled almost 100 per cent of its children in primary education. In the past 10 years, it has almost halved maternal mortality rate and, unique in South Asia, more than halved poverty.\n\u201cAs a result, Bhutan achieved many of the Millennium Development Goals ahead of schedule, while at the same time following a cautious approach that puts preservation of traditional culture and environment ahead of economic growth,\u201d the report states.\nSince the financial crisis of 2008, GDP has become increasingly criticized as an insufficient metric of progress. Today, government initiatives to guide policy with more holistic measures of economic prosperity and well-being exist in Canada, China, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, among others.\n\u201cThese countries demonstrate that the idea of GNH is relevant to a wide variety of national contexts\u201d the report states.\nThe UNEP report also looks at Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) \u2013 payments made to landowners and farmers to manage land so that it continues to provide ecological services. The report focuses on Costa Rica, which became one of the first countries in the world to initiate a nationwide PES programme.\nThe report states: \u201cThe programme in Costa Rica has helped to reverse deforestation and has the potential to help reduce poverty by supporting indigent landowners.\u201d\nThe report also analyzes Botswana\u2019s use of Natural Capital Accounting (NCA), which is the process of calculating the stocks and flows of natural resources and measuring their contribution to a country\u2019s economy.\nThe report states: \u201cNCA helps the government to better determine the true contribution of natural resources, optimize their use, and assess how they can be used to diversify the economy and reduce poverty. Such accounts are of course no guarantee for sustainable development, but they can give important data support to decision makers that strive for it.\u201d\nDownload Green is Gold: The Strategy and Actions of China\u2019s Ecological Civilization\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/forest.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-05-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/27\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/recycling-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERecycling\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bhutan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBhutan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/costa-rica\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECosta Rica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/payment-ecosystem-services\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPayment for ecosystem services\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/waste-management-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWaste Management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/germany\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGermany\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNFCCC Conference: Enhancing Technology Transfer Through Collaboration With Financial Mechanism","nid":"17600","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unfccc-conference-enhancing-technology-transfer-through-collaboration","Body":"CTCN Advisory Board Chair Dr. Spencer Thomas and CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen, along with representatives from the operative bodies of the UNFCCC Financial Mechanism, accredited entities, Green Climate Fund and CTCN focal points, participated in an in-session workshop during the 44th meeting of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies on May 21 in Bonn, Germany.\nThe workshop, which was called for in Decision 13\/CP.21, was an opportunity for representatives of the UNFCCC Financial and Technology Mechanisms to discuss enhancing technology transfer through collaborative approaches in order to better support developing countries as they work to deliver their NDCs.\nDr. Thomas outlined the key achievements of the CTCN, the strong support for technology in the Paris Agreement and how its priorities are shaping the work of the CTCN in 2016. Mr. Uosukainen provided an overview of how the CTCN\u0027s technical assistance and capacity building efforts can enhance the work of the GEF and the GCF, and discussed some of the modalities by which inter-mechanism cooperation could be strengthened.\nThe webcast of the workshop is available here:\nhttp:\/\/unfccc6.meta-fusion.com\/bonn_may_2016\/events\/2016-05-21-10-00-in-session-workshop-on-linkages-between-the-technology-mechanism-and-the-financial-mechanism-of-the-convention\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a2357.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-05-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/24\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Network: Adelaide to Zero Carbon Challenge Looking for Global City Solutions","nid":"17597","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-network-adelaide-zero-carbon-challenge-looking-global-city-solutions","Body":"The South Australia\u2019s Low Carbon Entrepreneur Prize has been launched to find the world\u2019s best low carbon solutions for cities. The Challenge offers a prize pool of AUD$250,000 for entrepreneurs from around the world to seed great ideas and turn them into viable commercial opportunities that will help Adelaide become the world\u2019s first carbon neutral city. The Prize will help entrepreneurs take their ideas to the next level, to create prototypes and help get these ideas to market. It\u2019s all part of a broad vision to position Adelaide as the world\u2019s leading city in low carbon economies, to enhance new-economy jobs and industries and export these products and services to the world. It\u2019s a chance to hear from the world\u2019s best and brightest entrepreneurs and generate new ideas that can help us cut Adelaide\u2019s carbon emissions in the four key areas of Energy, Waste, Transport and Liveability. Entries are open until 30 May and are welcome from global suppliers and there will be assistance provided if necessary to match them with local delivery partners.\nMore information and entry details at http:\/\/adelaidetozero.yoursay.sa.gov.au\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/sbp_3730.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-05-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/24\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Chile, Colombia and Cote D\u2019Ivoire are first countries to complete technology transfer projects","nid":"17593","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/chile-colombia-and-cote-d-ivoire-are-first-countries-complete-technology","Body":"Transfer of a broad range of adaptation and mitigation technologies are now being realised through collaboration led by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change\u2019s (UNFCCC) Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN).\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cAs we complete delivery of technology transfer in a number of countries, a recent submission from Laos marks the 100th country request for CTCN technical assistance. These milestones confirm both the need for technical assistance in order to implement adaptation and mitigation plans, but also that an international, coordinated community of technology stakeholders is willing and capable of delivering tailored technology expertise to countries. We hope to see continued examples of participating countries sharing their technology experience and know-how with others in order to broaden this impact\u201c, says CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\nIn Colombia, the CTCN identified a set of criteria to prioritize economic sectors with the highest potential to improve effective energy use. Based on prioritization of transport and industry sectors, experts proposed new actions, policy instruments, and transversal measures for the country to implement. These CTCN recommendations are now being incorporated in a new national policy framework, which will officially become law.\nChile requested technical assistance to design a national system for monitoring climate change impacts on biological diversity and associated ecosystem services. The resulting system includes standards and protocols for monitoring biological and environmental variables; climate scenarios; networks and policies for information exchange and data management; as well as institutional and operational architecture. The monitoring system is now an integral component of Chile\u2019s National Climate Change Adaptation Plan, which will be used as the primary means to gather reliable data for informing strategies and policies for biodiversity conservation and adaptation to climate change.\nAs part of its technology transfer in Cote D\u2019Ivoire, the CTCN helped to design and set-up an environmental information system with a focus on climate change. The system will monitor and evaluate national promotion policies for energy efficiency and renewable energy within industrial and transport sectors that are adapted to the needs of key stakeholders.\nVideo from Colombia:\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/calendar\/webinars\/climate-technology-centre-network-ctcn-collaboration-colombia\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/sbp_3658_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-05-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/23\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/monitoring-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMonitoring systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation-planning-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation planning\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNFCCC Conference: Technology Transfer Insights from the Technology Mechanism","nid":"17590","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unfccc-conference-technology-transfer-insights-technology-mechanism","Body":"Following the Paris Agreement, the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) and the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) emphasized a focus on enhancement of endogenous capacities and technologies, RD\u0026amp;D, and climate technology financing. Both arms of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism were represented at an event on climate technologies on 19 May at the UN climate change conference in Bonn to provide an overview of technology transfer in both the policy and implementation arenas.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nMr. Michael Rantil of Sweden, TEC Vice-Chair, presented the TECS\u2019s three year plan for taking forward the Paris outcomes, which included analysing important technology issues and providing policy recommendations; promoting synergies within the Technology Mechanism itself; and supporting technology and finance cooperation to scale up implementation of actions. A workshop is set for\u0026nbsp;21 May\u0026nbsp;to discuss modalities for collaboration between the Financial and Technology Mechanisms.\nThe CTCN Chair, Mr. Spencer Thomas of Grenada, highlighted that 139 developing countries have referenced technology in their intended nationally determined contributions, or INDCs, and more than 100 Parties have stated that they need international support for technology development and transfer to implement their INDC. The CTCN has recently completed its first batch of technical assistance in response to developing country requests for both adaptation and mitigation technology transfer. It has received 106 such requests since its launch in 2014. CTCN Director, Jukka Uosukainen, stated that \u201cby engaging the expertise of interested technology experts from around the world to provide both technical assistance and capacity building, the CTCN facilitates technology transfer tailored to the specified needs of countries\u201d.\nSara Traerup of CTCN Consortium partner UNEP DTU Partnership shared insights on the numerous technical assistance projects that UNEP DTU is delivering at the request of developing countries. She stressed the importance of continued capacity building, technology road maps and effective monitoring systems to ensure successful implementation. Ms. Supak Virunhakarun, Senior Policy Researcher in Thailand\u2019s Department of Energy and Environment spoke on behalf of Thailand\u2019s NDE to describe the technology transfer collaboration that they are engaged in together with the CTCN. In addition to ongoing technical assistance being provided to Thailand by the CTCN in the areas of early warning\/environmental assessments (2 projects) and energy use (1 project), Thailand itself is providing CTCN technical assistance to Bhutan in support of their efforts to reform the Bhutanese transport sector. In this example of south-south transfer, Thailand has offered guidance to Bhutanese officials as well as demonstration of its own transportation development.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/bonnsb44.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-05-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/20\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sweden\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESweden\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/grenada-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGrenada\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/zimbabwe-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EZimbabwe\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mongolia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMongolia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/albania\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAlbania\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tonga\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETonga\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bhutan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBhutan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecuador\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcuador\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/dominican-republic-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDominican Republic\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/monitoring-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMonitoring systems\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Publication in Spanish: Design of a Biodiversity Monitoring Network in Chile","nid":"17586","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-publication-spanish-design-biodiversity-monitoring-network-chile","Body":"Chile requested technical assistance through the CTCN to help design a national system for monitoring climate change impacts on biological diversity and associated ecosystem services. Chile is one of the first countries, together with Ivory Coast and Colombia, to complete a technology transfer\u0026nbsp;through CTCN.\nThis newly established monitoring system is an integral component of Chile\u2019s National Climate Change Adaptation Plan, which will be used as a primary instrument to provide reliable data to establish strategies and policies for biodiversity\u00b4s conservation and adaptation to climate change. This system includes standards and protocols for monitoring biological and environmental variables, climate scenarios, networks and policies for information exchange and data management, a proposal for formal institutional and operational arrangements.\nPictures from the final event in Chile.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/chilecover-page-001.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-05-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/19\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cote-divoire\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECote d\u0026#039;Ivoire\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation-planning-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/monitoring-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMonitoring systems\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at UNFCCC Climate Change Conference: Technology Transfer Insights","nid":"17580","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-unfccc-climate-change-conference-technology-transfer-insights","Body":"Bonn III (72), SB44, UNFCCC Secretariat, Bonn\nThursday, 19 May 2016 13:15\u201414:45\nThe Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) will introduce new initiatives and provide an update on current technology transfer efforts with examples from a variety of countries.\u0026nbsp;\nAgenda:\n\nWelcome and screen CTCN Senegal video (Mr. Jukka Uosukainen, CTCN Director)\nTaking forward the Paris outcomes: 2016-2018 Workplan of the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) (M. Michael Rantil, TEC Vice-Chair)\nTechnology\u2019s role in implementing the Paris Agreement (Mr. Spencer Linus Thomas, CTCN Chair)\nCTCN: Recent development and trends (Mr. Jukka Uosukainen)\nDelivering CTCN technical assistance: experience and examples (Ms. Sara L\u00e6rke Meltofte Tr\u00e6rup, UNEP DTU)\nCTCN Technical Assistance in Thailand (Ms. Supak Virunhakarun, Department of Energy and Environment, Thailand)\nQuestion \u0026amp; Answer session\u0026nbsp;\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a0940.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-05-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/18\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at \u0026quot;Adaptation Futures 2016\u0026quot;","nid":"17574","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-adaptation-futures-2016","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) was represented at the 4th International Climate Change Adaptation Conference \u201cAdaptation Futures\u201d, which was attended by 1700 participants from over 100 countries.\nCTCN Climate Technology Manager Jason Spensley chaired\u0026nbsp;the session on exploring the adaptation potential of technologies. The discussion featured topics such as assessing technologies for adaptation, coastal infrastructure protection using hard and soft engineering technologies (the case of Mauritius).\n\u201cThe main challenge - strengthening transfer and scale-up of technologies: better link adaptation technologies with profit, jobs and votes, through private-public partnerships, impact monitoring, and global support mechanisms\u201d, said J. Spensley.\nThe report from the session.\u0026nbsp;\nAdaptation Futures - the biennial conference of the Global Programme of Research on Climate Change Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation (PROVIA).\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/adaptationconferencejason.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-05-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/17\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNEP: Adaptation Gap Report 2016","nid":"17228","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unep-adaptation-gap-report-2016","Body":"The 2016 Adaptation Gap Report (AGR) is the second edition of the 2014 Adaptation Gap Report, which parallels the Emissions Gap Report. In 2014, the AGR looked at the knowledge gaps, finance gaps, and technical gaps associated with Adaptation. The 2016 edition focuses on just one gap \u2013 Finance, particularly in light of the Paris Agreement.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe 2016 Adaptation Gap Report:\nhttp:\/\/drustage.unep.org\/adaptationgapreport\/sites\/unep.org.adaptationg\u2026\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/stuart_price_amisom.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-05-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/10\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Consortium meeting: partnerships drive technology transfer success","nid":"17215","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-consortium-meeting-partnerships-drive-technology-transfer-success","Body":"Fourth meeting of the CTCN Consortium partners took place from May 2-4 at the CTCN headquarters\u0026nbsp;in Copenhagen, Denmark.\nThe Consortium discussed its strategy for the CTCN on how to best collectively implement\u0026nbsp;the Paris Agreement, how to refine CTCN technical assistance delivery through an open analysis of CTCN policies and recent experiences among Consortium Partners;\u0026nbsp;and how to strengthen the Consortium\u0027s approach to outreach and messaging.\nCTCN Consortium partners offer a breadth and depth of expertise in climate adaptation and mitigation along all steps of technology transfer cycle. These partners also offer significant geographic perspectives, valuable language capabilities, and extensive networks.\nPicture gallery\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/web_3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-05-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/09\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Advisory Board meeting","nid":"17163","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-advisory-board-meeting","Body":"The Seventh meeting of the CTCN Advisory Board (AB7) took place from April 11-13 at the headquarters of CTCN\u0027s co-host, the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)\u0026nbsp;in Vienna, Austria. The Board commended the progress that had been made since the last meeting in engaging developing country focal points, including through the inaugural Private Sector Engagement Forum, building the CTC Network to 150+ members, and in registering its 100th request for technical assistance - which was signed by CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen on the opening day of the meeting. The Board supported the expansion of the Least Developed Country Incubator Programme to Small Island Developing States, received an update on the progress of the RD\u0026amp;D Task Force and its plans to align with the work being undertaken by the Technology Executive Committee, and launched two new Task Forces to address funding and finance.\nThe Advisory Board discussed the mandate of the CTCN in light of the outcomes of COP21, and provided guidance on the upcoming UNFCCC workshop at SB44 on linkages between the UNFCCC Financial and Technology Mechanisms. The CTC agreed to provide additional information on a number of working items, including the estimation of impacts of its technical assistance and plans for its Knowledge Management System, and that its next meeting could be informed by the inclusion of select National Designated Entities to help provide a more complete picture of CTCN operations.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network is accountable to the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UNFCCC through the CTCN Advisory Board. The Advisory Board meets twice per year and provides direction on the CTCN\u2019s fulfilment of the COP\u2019s guidance. AB7 concluded by thanking outgoing Chair Matthew Kennedy (Ireland) for his service and naming Spencer Thomas (Grenada) as Chair to guide the Board through its next two meetings. The Eighth meeting of the Advisory Board will take place in Copenhagen from 23-25 August, 2016.\nPicture Gallery.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/177c4abc22154c2698251a40b782a546891b67c2367c722473pimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-05-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/02\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/austria\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAustria\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/efficient-lighting-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEfficient lighting\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ireland\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIreland\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/grenada-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGrenada\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Capacity building workshop on carbon capture and storage technologies","nid":"17151","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/capacity-building-workshop-carbon-capture-and-storage-technologies","Body":"The Cimate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) provided support to representatives of Ghana and Nigera to participate in a capacity building workshop on carbon capture and storage technologies as part of Nigeria\u0027s request for CTCN technical assistance on CO2 storage in marine geological formations.\n\u0022We cannot thank CTCN enough for their support. This was indeed an impactful workshop that created momentum and we have been discussing next steps. The seeds sown by CTCN here will undoubtedly bear fruit \u0022, said Katherine Romanak, representative of the Bureau of Economic Geology at The University of Texas at Austin, a Climate\u0026nbsp;Technology Centre\u0026nbsp;Network member.\nThe aims of the workshop were to undertake a global needs assessment for offshore geological CO2 storage, to initiate a discussion about the various aspects of offshore transport and storage, and to build an international community of parties interested in offshore storage,\u0026nbsp;a separate session was dedicated to introducing CTCN as well.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/workshopghananigeria.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-04-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/28\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/carbon-capture-and-storage-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECarbon capture and storage\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Secondment Programme: Deadline 29 May","nid":"17145","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-secondment-programme-deadline-29-may","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nAs part of its Secondment Programme\u0026nbsp;launched in 2015, the UNFCCC\u2019s Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) recently welcomed Gaudensia Owino, a Research Scientist in the Environment Division of the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI). Gaudensia is also a member of the Kenyan National Designated Entity (NDE) technical review team, which assesses requests to the CTCN for technical assistance.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cThis programme is a unique opportunity for valuable exchange of experiences and opportunities. Through my secondment, I hope to engage relevant partners to assist in identifying funding sources and mechanisms to support our NDE operations in Kenya. I also wish to share my experiences with the CTCN Secretariat while at the same time refining my understanding of how CTCN operates\u201d, noted Mrs. Owino.\nThe CTCN Secondment Programme offers two rotating secondment positions and is currently accepting applications for Fall 2016 (application deadline: 29 May 2016). Selected secondees, representing the Centre\u2019s Network, NDE, Consortium partner, and\/or CTCN donor institutions are invited to participate in the work of the CTCN Secretariat in Copenhagen, Denmark for a period of 4 - 6 months. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cCTCN builds strong networks for future collaboration and knowledge exchange. With more than 150 network partners all over the world, we build bridges between technology solution providers and countries\u2019 identified technology needs. CTCN\u2019s Secondment Programme provides a great platform for network members and partners to be exposed to a different working environment with people from varied cultural backgrounds while deepening their knowledge and understanding of how it operates\u201d, said CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\nWho should apply?\nInterested candidates currently employed with CTCN partner institutions (Network members, National Designated Entities, Consortium Partners, and\/or CTCN donors) who hold an advanced university degree (Master\u2019s or equivalent) and have a minimum of two years of working experience in the field of climate technologies and\/or the facilitation of technology transfer. Proficiency in the English language (spoken and written) is a prerequisite. Working knowledge of another UN language is considered an asset. Both gender and geographical balance will be considered in the selection process.\nHow to apply?\nApplicants for the CTCN Secondment Programme should submit the following by Sunday, 29 May 2016, Midnight, Central European Summer Time (CEST):\n\nCompleted and signed Personal History Form\nMotivation letter (1 page)\nA copy of your passport\n\nApplications should be submitted via email by your organization\u2019s CTCN contact person to ctcn@unep.org. Only applications submitted by the CTCN contact person of your organization will be considered eligible.\u0026nbsp;\nSelection process and travel preparation\nCandidates will be notified in the beginning of June, whether or not they have been selected for a 30 minute Skype or telephone interview. Interviews will be scheduled in the middle of June and by end of June, a maximum of two candidates will receive an acceptance letter with an invitation to participate in the programme.\nWith the acceptance letter comes a proposed starting date and duration. As soon as these are confirmed in written form, UNIDO will provide a service provider agreement for signature. The candidate will then receive guidance in preparation for their travel and stay in Copenhagen, and be asked to immediately prepare all relevant travel documents (visa) and arrangements. All other conditions of the Programme, including financial implications, are stipulated in the terms of references.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a0558.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-05-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/26\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/insurance\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EInsurance\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/electronic-devices-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EElectronic devices\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"100th request for climate technology transfer received by UNFCCC\u2019s Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)","nid":"17129","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/100th-request-climate-technology-transfer-received-unfccc-s-climate-technology","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nA recent submission from Laos marks the 100th request from a developing country for CTCN\u2019s technical assistance since its launch in 2014. Laos\u2019 Provincial Office of Natural Resources and Management requested assistance in conducting city climate vulnerability assessments and identification of ecosystem based adaptation interventions.\n\u201cThis milestone confirms that awareness of the CTCN\u2019s technology transfer assistance is growing as requests not only originate at the national level, but from the local level all the way to multi-country requests. Developing country stakeholders are seeking a broad variety of green technologies across adaptation and mitigation sectors, and our growing network of \u0026nbsp;150+ organizations from civil society, the private sector, and research institutions are there to design and deliver customized solutions\u201c, says CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\nLaos asked the CTCN to undertake city level climate vulnerability assessment of people and ecosystems for Laos\u2019 six most socio-economically important cities. This technical assistance is required so that city specific ecosystem based adaptation (EBA) responses can be identified and subsequently implemented as part of a proposed Green Climate Fund project. The requested city level vulnerability assessments will provide information and analysis on\u0026nbsp; how people living in the six cities are currently impacted by climate change and how they will be impacted under future climate scenarios, what ecosystem goods and services are being provided to the city populations, what is the capacity of these ecosystems to provide services under future climate scenarios, identify and cost ecosystem-based adaptation interventions that would be able to respond sufficiently to reducing climate risks faced by cities.\nExpected benefits of CTCN assistance include building the capacity of state and municipal authorities in Laos to address national and sub-national adaptation priorities as a result of using data to inform the design of on-the-ground adaptation action. The technical assistance also aims to create environmental and social co-benefits such as enhanced provision of water and waste treatment through improved ecosystem management.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/web3_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-04-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/21\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-vulnerability-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change vulnerability assessment\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Network. Visions 2100: What\u0026#039;s your vision of a better world?","nid":"17128","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-network-visions-2100-whats-your-vision-better-world","Body":"John O\u0027Brien, Founder and Managing Director of Australian CleanTech (also CTCN Network Member)\u0026nbsp;presents his book Visions 2100. The book tells the power of Visions and invites the reader to participate in the VISIONS 2100 Project by creating and sharing their own vision of life in 2100. The aim is to get widespread engagement and interest in comparing and telling visions of a better future and to drive \u0027water-cooler\u0027 discussions globally.\nVisions 2100 \u0026nbsp;holds stories from some of the world\u2019s leading environmental thinkers and influencers. It includes those leading the process of making global agreements on climate change and those working on leading technology solutions.\n\nMore information:\nhttp:\/\/www.visions2100.com\/\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/web.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-04-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/20\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Invitation: 1st global Science-Policy Forum in Nairobi, 19 -20  May","nid":"17121","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/invitation-1st-global-science-policy-forum-nairobi-19-20-may","Body":"UNEP\u0026nbsp; is\u0026nbsp; organizing\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; first\u0026nbsp; global\u0026nbsp; Science\u2010Policy\u0026nbsp; Forum\u0026nbsp; in\u0026nbsp; Nairobi,\u0026nbsp; 19 -20\u0026nbsp; May\u0026nbsp; 2016,\u0026nbsp; as\u0026nbsp; part\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; overall programme for the second session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA\u20102) 23\u201027 May 2016.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nThe Forum presents an excellent opportunity for the science community to engage with policy\u2010makers and have a constructive dialogue on the science and knowledge required to support informed decision making to deliver on the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.\u0026nbsp; A number of high\u2010level and inspirational speakers will address various sessions of the Forum.\nIt is mandatory to register for all UNEA-2 events on the registration portal at this link: http:\/\/registration.unon.org\/unea\/\nMore information:\nhttps:\/\/www.myunea.org\/\nwww.unep.org\/unea\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0551_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-04-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/19\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forestry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForestry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/brazil\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBrazil\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/new-zealand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENew Zealand\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-biodiversity-strategies-and-action-plan-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forest-management-techniques-mitigation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForest management techniques for mitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in media: East African forum discusses transfer of climate technologies","nid":"17119","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-east-african-forum-discusses-transfer-climate-technologies","Body":"The latest round of facilitating the transfer of climate technologies in East Africa forum took place from 5-7 April in Nairobi, Kenya.\nThe forum was attended by leading East African organisations pioneering the improvement of agriculture and food production, and clean water supply in East Africa.\nIt was organised by the World Intellectual Property Organisation and the Climate Technology Centre and Network, in cooperation with Kenya Climate Innovation Centre, Africa Agricultural Technology Foundation, and Strathmore University Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law, with the support of the Japan Patent Office.\nThe objective of the forum was to hold high level discussions around technology transfer and climate change adaptation and mitigation, to facilitate matchmaking between agriculture and water technology seekers from sub-Saharan Africa and technology providers, and to link climate change goals with business contribution.\nBuilding resilient economies\nGreen technologies have been identified as key to building resilient economies in developing countries. The event brought together thought leaders who shared valuable insights with green technology seekers, technology providers, financiers and other development partners that are working to build a greener world.\nBy harnessing science to reduce water and pesticide usage, and to pioneer greener modern farming, East Africa is leading the way in boosting agricultural productivity.\nInvesting in pioneering agri-tech and water projects like these is a win-win position for Kenya and the rest of Africa as these technologies will improve food production and create businesses and jobs around the country.\nhttp:\/\/www.bizcommunity.com\/Article\/196\/701\/143312.html\nPictures\u0026nbsp;from the CTCN Stakeholder Forum.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/website2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-04-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/18\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-pumping-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater pumping\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-purification-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater purification\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/japan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJapan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Webinar, 27 April: Structuring Utility Demand-Side Management Programs","nid":"17118","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-27-april-structuring-utility-demand-side-management-programs","Body":"Date and time:\u0026nbsp;Wednesday 27 April 2016 -\u0026nbsp;3:00pm\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;4:30 pm\u0026nbsp;CEST\nThe webinar presents the full cycle of Demand-Side-Management (DSM) programs for utilities from market study and characterization of the energy efficiency potential in a given sector (institutional, commercial, residential or industrial; program selection by the utility to achieve optimum results; preliminary to detailed design of the DSM program; through the follow-on phases of implementation, and ex-post evaluation to ascertain achieved savings, impact, and process).\u0026nbsp;\nOrganiser:\nEconoler is a private sector consulting firm established in 1981 in Canada with the mission to provide quality energy efficiency and renewable energy professional services while respecting sustainable development principles. Econoler is specialized in energy efficiency and has 35 years of experience in this field of expertise, with around 4 000 projects conducted in close to 130 countries in the world, in all regions.\nMore information:\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/calendar\/webinars\/ctcneconoler-structuring-utilit\u2026\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a2647.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-04-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/15\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/canada\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECanada\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Assistance to develop a strategy for local workforce engagement in the clean energy economy in Antigua and Barbuda","nid":"17101","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/assistance-develop-strategy-local-workforce-engagement-clean-energy-economy","Body":"CTCN is assisting Antigua and Barbuda in developing a strategy for local workforce engagement in the clean energy economy.\u0026nbsp;The Government of Antigua and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) jointly held a workshop with local public, private, and community stakeholders to identify opportunities for increasing the rate of deployment of clean energy technologies while creating local jobs.Representatives of the Ministry of Health and Environment and CTCN Consortium Partner, the U.S. Department of Energy\u0027s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), co-facilitated\u0026nbsp;the meetings as part of a larger effort to support Antigua in achieving the mitigation and adaptation commitments made at the 2015 Paris international climate change convention.\nWorkshop participants from the Ministry of Energy, Public Works, police, fire department, community development, and local installers and clean energy consultants, expressed enhanced capacity in understanding the benefits as well as challenges with rapidly scaling up the use of energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste-to-energy, and climate resilient technologies. The workshop also included on-site learning visits to the landfill, the 3-MW solar photovoltaic plant located at the airport, and the Sandals water treatment facility. As an outcome of the discussions, NREL, with support from the CTCN, will work with the Ministry of Health and Environment to develop a workforce training strategy for engaging local personnel in the project feasibility, construction, maintenance, and financing of renewable energy projects. Part of this CTCN technical assistance, it is also expected the assessment of Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s energy context, renewable energy deployment goals, and current barriers, analysis of renewable energy priority technologies.\nPictures from the workshop.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dscf0717_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-04-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/14\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/antigua-and-barbuda-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAntigua and Barbuda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"4th International Climate Change Adaptation Conference, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 10-13 May 2016","nid":"17098","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/4th-international-climate-change-adaptation-conference-rotterdam-netherlands","Body":"Adaptation Futures is the biennial conference of the Global Programme of Research on Climate Change Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation (PROVIA). In 2016 the European Commission and the Government of the Netherlands co-host the fourth edition. Adaptation Futures 2016 is where scholars, practitioners, policymakers and business people from all around the world go to connect, learn and inspire. It highlights adaptation practices and solutions for people, governments and businesses.\u0026nbsp;\nAdaptation Futures 2016:\n\nis a conference and market-place for practices and solutions\u0026nbsp;\n\u200bstrengthens ties between science and practice\u0026nbsp;\nengages communities of practice and builds new partnerships\u0026nbsp;\nlinks adaptation action to current development, investment, planning\n\nProgramme\nMore information on business day\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6q2a1673.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-04-13T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/13\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/netherlands\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENetherlands\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Live Streaming: CTCN 7th Advisory Board Meeting, 11 -13 April, Vienna","nid":"17097","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/live-streaming-ctcn-7th-advisory-board-meeting-11-13-april-vienna","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network is accountable to the UNFCCC Conference of Parties through the CTCN Advisory Board. The Advisory Board meets twice per year and provides direction on the CTCN.\nLive streaming from the \u0026nbsp;7th Advisory Board Meeting in\u0026nbsp;Vienna, Austria\nPictures from the\u0026nbsp;CTCN 7th Advisory Board Meeting.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/jb-2016-04-11-00105_2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-04-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/12\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN Regional Forum for National Designated Entities from West Asia","nid":"17088","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-regional-forum-national-designated-entities-west-asia","Body":"The CTCN hosted the Regional Forum for West Asia, on 3-4 April 2016 in Cairo, Egypt. This event provided an opportunity to the CTCN National Designated Entities (NDEs) and Network members based in West Asia to interact and strengthen their relationship with other technology stakeholders, with a view to identify matchmaking opportunities to secure funding for follow-up actions to CTCN requests or other climate technology activities.\u0026nbsp;\n\u2018CTCN is the player on the ground that will help us bring our technology priorities forward. Thanks to this forum, we enlightened ourselves on the role of the CTCN. This is only the start, and we are looking forward to benefitting from the expertise and knowledge of the CTCN to pursue the work on climate technologies\u0027, says Mr. Ayman Shasly, Chair of the Arab Negociation Team on climate change, Advisor for International Policies, Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.\u0026nbsp;\nParticipants discussed the Paris Outcome in relation to Technology Transfer and Technology Mechanism, linkages between the Technology and Finance Mechanism,\u0026nbsp;as well as shared experiences on set up and activities of NDEs at national level and use of CTCN Technical Assistance.\u0026nbsp;\nPhoto gallery of the event\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0708_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-04-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/11\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/egypt\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEgypt\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/saudi-arabia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESaudi Arabia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Assistance to identify climate adaptation technologies with rural communities in Mali","nid":"17084","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/assistance-identify-climate-adaptation-technologies-rural-communities-mali","Body":"CTCN is assisting Mali in developing a tailored and ready-to-use Reference Guide of technologies that communities can use to best adapt their agricultural practises with regards to climate change effects. This is part of the technical assistance \u201cIdentification of climate adaptation technologies with rural communities\u201d. The workshop, which main objective was to share the content of the Reference Guide, seek contributions for improvement and explore better ways to disseminate the Guide took place 24-25th March in Bamako.\nThe event was attended by more than 50 participants with rich and diverse fields of expertise including Energy, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Water, Forestry, Education, Local Languages, Economy, Banking, Communication, Climatology, Micro Insurance, Planning, Youth Employment, Gender, Rural Engineering, etc. The National Designated Entity (NDE) of Mali Mr. Birama Diarra (Mali Meteorological Office) led the opening and closing ceremonies.\nAs the result of this CTCN technical assistance, it is expected not only production of a Reference Guide, also identification of 20 appropriate technologies for adapting to a changing climate, design and begin implementation of a dissemination strategy, recommendations for financing large scale deployment.\nMore about CTCN technical assistance in Mali.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/goup_photobanner.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-04-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/08\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mali-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMali\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forestry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForestry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/insurance\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EInsurance\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Stakeholder Forum kicks off in Nairobi (5-7 April)","nid":"17074","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-stakeholder-forum-kicks-nairobi-5-7-april","Body":"The CTCN convened its inaugural Stakeholder Forum from 5-7 April at carbon-neutral Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya. This workshop, entitled Facilitating Transfer of Climate Technologies in East Africa, was co-hosted with WIPO Green, PFAN, DNV GL, CIPIT and the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre. Forum participants were drawn from among CTCN institutions as well as private sector actors with expertise in climate technologies and finance, with the goal of addressing gaps and barriers among key stakeholders and realizing scalable climate change projects. The priority areas of focus for the workshop was technologies addressing mitigation (energy and forestry) and adaptation (water and agriculture) that are central to the national situation of countries in the region.\n\u0022Research which is not applied, which does not change people\u0027s lives is just the first step. Its impact is zero and I call it a disease: \u0022pilot-itis\u0022. That pilot unit is thus a monument to celebrate the failure of Academia to work with Government and the Private Sector. However, if these partners bring their unique gifts to the fight for development, the impact will be wide, deep and lasting. Events such as this CTCN\/WIPO collaboration provide an opportunity to do just that\u0022, says Dr. Izael Da Silva, Director, Centre of Excellence in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development, Strathmore University.\nThe two most valuable components of the CTCN architecture are its NDE focal points and its network of ~150 climate technology-focused organizations. The Stakeholder Forum brings these two groups together to engage in targeted discussions to identify the actual barriers to technology transfer and development faced by the private sector and the potential for new and enhanced markets for climate technologies in developing countries. Working from the climate technology needs expressed in national contributions, climate finance and development experts are able to inform government action to build an environment that enables investment in transformational climate technologies.\nPictures from the event.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0116a.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-04-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/05\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forestry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForestry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Incubator Programme: Gambia holds national consultations","nid":"17031","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-incubator-programme-gambia-holds-national-consultations","Body":"In the context of the CTCN Incubator Programme, Gambia conducted national consultations to identify and develop requests to the CTCN. Convened by the NDE for Gambia, national stakeholders representing a diverse range of sectors, as well as private sector representatives and focal points of other UNFCCC mechanisms brainstormed on national priorities related to climate technologies and identified possible requests for technical assistance which will be further elaborated and submitted to the CTCN.\u0026nbsp;\nThe consultations were organized with the support of ENDA, CTCN Consortium Partner implementing the Incubator in Western African countries.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe Incubator Programme\u0026nbsp;is designed to help Least Developed Countries (LDCs) best benefit from CTCN technical assistance by providing tailored support in identifying technology priorities and developing technical assistance requests within the context of existing national strategies in order to catalyse actions on climate technologies.\nPicture Gallery from Gambia.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_3068_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-03-23T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/23\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gambia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGambia\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNIDO call for proposals: Bio-waste minimization and valorization for low carbon production in rice sector in Vietnam","nid":"17009","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unido-call-proposals-bio-waste-minimization-and-valorization-low-carbon","Body":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is looking for\u0026nbsp;member of the CTCN Network\u0026nbsp;that can provide services related to Bio-waste minimization and valorization for low carbon production in rice sector in Vietnam. \u0026nbsp;\nDrying\/de-husking\/milling are crucial post-harvest activities in the production of rice. Around 20% of the initial weight of the paddy remains in form of husks. Vietnam produced an estimated 44 million tons of paddy rice in 2013, with approximately 7 million tons of rice husks available in terms of a potentially usable biomass, noting that up to 15-20% of this amount is valorized within the rice mills themselves, mainly for the drying process.\u0026nbsp;Rice husk is generally under- and unsystematically used or often dumped and burned. Rice husk therefore represents an enormous potential in terms of organic material to be used as an energy source. Recent development showed clearly, that in Vietnam and also in other Asian countries, the systematic economic valorization of rice husks has become key to boost productivity and tackle environmental issues at the same time.\nThere is a large potential for new or existing companies to produce fuels and\/or energy from excess rice husks. The produced solid fuels in the form of pellets or briquettes could be used internally or be sold in the national or international market. Other technology alternatives have been explored such as pyrolysis and gasification for the production of solid, liquid and\/or gas fuels. The different \u0026nbsp;business models need to be further assessed in order to select the optimal valorization routes of rice husks in Vietnam. The assessment of business models needs to include: technical, economic and sustainability aspects covering the complete chain (from feedstock production to product end use).\nThe CTCN assistance will provide technical support on the provision of a decision making tool for the analysis and selection of optimal valorization routes of rice husks, including product outlets such as: a) fuels (solid, liquid, gas) or b) heat and\/or power. The tool analysis criteria will combine technical, economic and sustainability performance along the complete chain (from feedstock production to processing and end-product use). The tool validation will result in the selection of the optimal valorization route for a given company. \u0026nbsp;In the short term, it is expected that the CTCN technical assistance will support decision and investment in the rice sector enterprises (e.g. Song Hau Food Company). These investments will further result in the scaling-up of resource efficient and cleaner production technologies within other enterprises in the rice sector.\nComplete Offer must be submitted via the UNIDO e-Procurement portal: https:\/\/procurement.unido.org\/ \u0026nbsp;by 31 March 2016, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/rice.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-03-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/16\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/insurance\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EInsurance\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/viet-nam\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EViet Nam\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/air-cargo-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAir cargo\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biomass-briquettes-or-pellets-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiomass briquettes or pellets\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biomass-power-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiomass power\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cement-production-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECement production\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New multi-million dollar \u0026#039;Global Platform for Sustainable Cities\u0026#039;","nid":"16994","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-multi-million-dollar-global-platform-sustainable-cities","Body":"A UNIDO delegation comprising director Mr. Pradeep Monga and project managers from the Department of Energy met with city leaders from around the world in Singapore \u0026nbsp;for the launch of the \u2018Global Platform for Sustainable Cities\u2019, or GPSC, which is part of an initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) that is expected to mobilize up to $1.5 billion over the next five years for urban sustainability programs in 11 developing countries, including Brazil, Cote D\u2019Ivoire, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Senegal, South Africa, and Vietnam.\nCoordinated by the World Bank and supported by multilateral development banks, UN organizations, think tanks and various city networks, the GPSC is a knowledge sharing program that will provide access to cutting-edge tools and promote an integrated approach to sustainable urban planning and financing.\u0026nbsp; The GPSC will work with a core group of 23 cities, but will reach many more by sharing of data, experiences, ideas, and solutions to urban challenges, and by linking the knowledge to finance that will influence investment flows toward building cities\u2019 long-term urban sustainability.\nBy 2050, more than 2 billion more people will live in cities, a 50 percent increase from today, and the vast majority of this growth will take place in developing countries, mostly in Asia and Africa.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The new Global Platform is designed to help mayors and other municipal leaders take more informed decisions in the day-to-day management of their cities, including improving access to clean water, energy, and transport, as well as efforts to mitigate climate change.\u0026nbsp; It supports cities in pursuing evidence-based approaches to urban planning, including geospatial data, and establishing urban sustainability indicators.\nIn particular, the GPSC will provide cities with ways to help confront issues like climate change, to which cities are uniquely vulnerable, as almost half a billion urban residents live in coastal areas, increasing their exposure to storm surges and sea level rise. Cities also consume over two-thirds of global energy supply, and are responsible for 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.\nThe products and services provided by the GPSC will include studies, workshops, and online data that will leverage existing expertise in order to promote an integrated approach to tackling complex, multi-sector issues.\u0026nbsp; With common metrics and guidelines in place, the lessons learned from the initial 23 cities can also be shared with hundreds of other cities via a wide range of city networks and other partners.\nThe GPSC is the foundation of the wider GEF sustainable cities initiative that is expected to create a strong network of cities that will act as global ambassadors for urban sustainability planning, with tangible benefits at both the local and global levels. As a GEF partnership, the initiative, formally called the \u2018Sustainable Cities Integrated Approach Pilot\u2019, will involve city municipalities, GEF agencies, development entities, city networks, and technical institutions.\u0026nbsp; Civil society organizations will also contribute.\nIt will be implemented by the World Bank in partnership with the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Development Bank of South Africa, the Inter-American Development Bank, the United Nations Environment Programme, the United Nations Development Programme, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0047.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-03-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/11\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/urban-planning-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUrban planning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/singapore-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESingapore\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/south-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESouth Africa\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/brazil\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBrazil\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/malaysia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMalaysia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/peru\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPeru\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/paraguay-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EParaguay\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mexico\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMexico\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-purification-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater purification\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Webinar 16 March: Energy Efficiency Policies, Regulations, and Programs","nid":"16993","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-16-march-energy-efficiency-policies-regulations-and-programs","Body":"CTCN Network member Econoler is organizing webinar \u0022Energy Efficiency Policies, Regulations, and Programs\u0022 on Wednesday, 16 March, 3:00pm to 4:00pm CET. The webinar offers a global view of how energy efficiency policies and regulations (including energy building codes and Standards \u0026amp; Labels for efficient appliances and equipment) foster the development of a low carbon economy by removing inefficient products from the market and allowing governments and stakeholders a more efficient monitoring of the scope and pace of Energy Efficiency introduction into local markets.\u0026nbsp;\n\nPresenter: Mr. Louis Dorval-Douville is an international energy efficiency specialist and project director at Econoler (Canada).\u0026nbsp;\nEconoler is a private sector consulting firm established in 1981 in Canada with the mission to provide quality energy efficiency and renewable energy professional services while respecting sustainable development principles. Econoler is specialized in energy efficiency and has 35 years of experience in this field of expertise, with around 4 000 projects conducted in close to 130 countries in the world, in all regions.\nMore information:\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/calendar\/webinars\/ctcneconoler-energy-efficiency-\u2026\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/451911_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-03-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/10\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/building-codes-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuilding codes\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliance-standards-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliance standards\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-and-equipment-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances and equipment\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/canada\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECanada\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Tonga Energy Efficiency Master Plan to be developed","nid":"16983","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/tonga-energy-efficiency-master-plan-be-developed","Body":"Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications of Tonga expressed the appreciation to the CTCN assistance in the development of Tonga Energy Efficiency Master Plan. \u0026nbsp;The response planning team will start the work shortly.\n\u201cThe proposed assistance of the CTCN is of significant importance to the Government of Tonga and it will add value to the development of this proposed Energy Master Plan\u201d, says Paula P. Ma\u2019u, CEO for or the Ministry of Information and Communication.\nAlso, the CTCN hosted a Regional Forum for National Designated Entities for Small Island Developing States in the Pacific 24-26 February in Tonga, Nuku\u2018alofa. Participants discussed the Paris Outcome in relation to Technology Transfer and Technology Mechanism, linkages between CTCN technical assistance and financial mechanisms and institutions that are relevant to Climate Technologies, they shared experiences on the use of CTCN Technical Assistance and ideas for national and regional requests. The meeting was organised in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), and it was hosted by the Government of Tonga.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0519.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-03-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/01\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tonga\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETonga\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Webinar: Best Practices and Case Studies to Improve Industrial Energy Efficiency","nid":"16981","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-best-practices-and-case-studies-improve-industrial-energy-efficiency","Body":"Wednesday 2 March 2016, 10:00am\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;11:00am CET. The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2), the SE4All Energy Efficiency Hub, is hosting a free webinar on its latest publication: Best Practices and Case Studies for Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement.\nPublished in February 2016, the report aims to provide guidance to policy makers on industrial energy efficiency. The report starts by identifying the enormous potential of improving industrial energy efficiency, identifies the various technologies available and existing barriers. The suite of policy instruments available to countries is presented to help stimulate increased energy efficiency investments by industries, governments and other key stakeholders.\nThe one-hour webinar will include around 40 minutes of presentations, followed by an interactive question and answer session with the audience.\nMore information:\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/calendar\/webinars\/best-practices-and-case-studies\u2026;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/451911_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-03-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/01\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at  the GLOBE 2016 Cleantech Summit in Vancouver","nid":"16975","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-globe-2016-cleantech-summit-vancouver","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) will be represented at GLOBE 2016, the leadership summit for sustainable business, which will take place from 2-4 March in Vancouver, Canada.\nCTCN Climate Technology Manager Jason Spensley will be speaking at an orientation session for Canadian Trade Commissioners in developing and emerging economies about climate technology solutions, and will lead a workshop jointly organized with the Canadian National Designated Entity and the CTCN on climate technology opportunities in emerging markets. Jason will present CTCN and its suite of climate technology service offerings, with a focus on potential opportunities created for members of the CTCN Network and synergies with our partner the Private Financing Advisory Network, or PFAN.\nMore about the event:\nhttp:\/\/www.globeseries.com\/\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/650952.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-02-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/26\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"First CTCN Stakeholder Forum to be held in Kenya","nid":"16972","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/first-ctcn-stakeholder-forum-be-held-kenya","Body":"Launched at COP21 in Paris, the CTCN Stakeholder Forum will host three workshops in 2016, the first in coordination with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)\u2019s Green initiative, the Private Finance Advisory Network (FPAN), DNV GL, CIPIT and the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre. One hundred and fifty stakeholders will gather at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya, from 5-7 April, to discuss the deployment of key technology solutions in Kenya, Burundi, Ethiopia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.\nThe CTCN is mandated to act on behalf of the UNFCCC to leverage innovative private sector and civil society climate technology solutions in service of the identified needs of the developing world and emerging economies. In addition to its work to provide technical assistance, information and capacity building services through the strength of its diverse network, the CTCN will be partnering with like-minded organizations and assembling its network of national focal points in sub-regional fora for pragmatic, action-oriented discussions with CTC Network members about key transformative technologies and the steps necessary to enhance their full deployment.\nIn 2016, the CTCN Stakeholder Forum will focus on three specific regions:\n\nEast Africa (April 2016)\nSouth East Asia\/Mekong\/South Asia (August 2016)\nCentral America and the Caribbean (October 2016)\n\nStakeholders\u0026nbsp;who are interested to attend the event\u0026nbsp;should contact the Climate Technology Centre and Network: ctcn@unep.org\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ctcn_brochure_stakeholder_engagement-page-001.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-02-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/26\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sudan-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESudan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/burundi-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBurundi\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ethiopia-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEthiopia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/rwanda-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERwanda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/united-republic-tanzania-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited Republic of Tanzania\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Webinar: Tecnolog\u00edas para la adaptaci\u00f3n. Oportunidades a trav\u00e9s del CTCN","nid":"16971","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-tecnolog-para-la-adaptaci-n-oportunidades-trav-s-del-ctcn","Body":"Webinar in Spanish:\u0026nbsp;introduction of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)\nLunes 7 de marzo de 2016 \u2013 10.00h Panam\u00e1 (9.00h Costa Rica, 11.00h Rep\u00fablica Dominicana)\nEl Centro y Red de Tecnolog\u00eda para el Clima (CTCN, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s) tiene como objetivo catalizar el intercambio de tecnolog\u00edas para potenciar el desarrollo resiliente y bajo en carbono a nivel global. En colaboraci\u00f3n con la plataforma REGATTA, el CTCN organizar\u00e1 una serie de webinars en espa\u00f1ol para favorecer este intercambio de tecnolog\u00edas en la regi\u00f3n de Latinoam\u00e9rica y el Caribe.\nEste webinar pretende hacer una breve introducci\u00f3n a las tecnolog\u00edas para el clima y detallar algunos ejemplos de tecnolog\u00edas existentes para la adaptaci\u00f3n y los posibles tipos de asistencias t\u00e9cnicas proporcionadas por el CTCN para promover esas tecnolog\u00edas. Tambi\u00e9n se expondr\u00e1n algunas asistencias t\u00e9cnicas ya en implementaci\u00f3n.\nEl webinar contar\u00e1 con la participaci\u00f3n del Sr Jason Spensley, Technology Manager del CTCN, desde su sede central en Copenhague (Dinamarca). El Sr Spensley es un experto en adaptaci\u00f3n al cambio clim\u00e1tico y anteriormente fue coordinador regional del equipo de Cambio Clim\u00e1tico del PNUMA en Panam\u00e1.\nMore information:\nhttps:\/\/iadblrn.webex.com\/mw3000\/mywebex\/default.do?service=1\u0026amp;siteurl=i\u2026\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/teamwebsite.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-02-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/25\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/costa-rica\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECosta Rica\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"South-South cooperation: Information sharing for Bhutan in Thailand how to improve public transport system","nid":"16968","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/south-south-cooperation-information-sharing-bhutan-thailand-how-improve-public","Body":"CTCN is assisting Bhutan in reducing GHG emissions from transport by improving public transport system. Part of the technical assistance is public transport management trainings. \u0026nbsp;Thailand National Designated Entity (NDE) organized an\u0026nbsp;information sharing training programme on Intelligent Transport System for Bhutan NDE team and government stakeholders last week. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nIt is aimed, that the technical assistance will enhance public transport management knowledge and skills, reduce GHG emissions due to improved public transport and increased ridership.\nPictures from the workshop:\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/news-media\/galleries\/workshop-bhutan-organized-th\u2026;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-02-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/24\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bhutan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBhutan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/intelligent-transport-systems-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIntelligent transport systems\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Iran: assistance for micro combined heat and power technology transfer","nid":"16949","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-iran-assistance-micro-combined-heat-and-power-technology-transfer","Body":"CTCN is assisting Iran in technology transfer related to energy cogeneration. Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is one of the new high technologies in Iran. Regarding its significant effects on reducing fuel consumption and environmental emissions, optimized techniques of energy supply is the best alternative for replacing conventional methods. Unfortunately, the lack of domestic suppliers is the major problem of CHP projects in Iran.\nCTCN is helping to identify technology owners, facilitate communications with technology providers, also to develop a strategy for undertaking CHP capacity building on national scale. CTCN is also assisting Iran on another project: technology of Photovoltaic (PV) solar cell design and manufacturing, the response plan was signed last week.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/iran.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-02-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/22\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based-energy-services-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity-based energy services\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/iran-islamic-republic\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIran (Islamic Republic of)\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/large-scale-combined-heat-and-power-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELarge-scale Combined Heat and Power\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Benin: work on the reinforcement of the national agro-meteorological information system","nid":"16947","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-benin-work-reinforcement-national-agro-meteorological-information-system","Body":"CTCN assists Benin to reinforce the national agro-meteorological information system and increase agricultural resilience to climate change. Following the request submitted by the government of Benin, the CTCN will strengthen capacities of national actors to manage the information system, and will pilot the use of the system at the local level. The CTCN will support local stakeholders to collect, translate and diffuse the information needed to farmers and main targets of this information.\nAs part of the assistance, experts from CTCN Consortium partner United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) \u2013 DTU Partnership met stakeholders last week in Benin, discussed the country needs and objectives. The team of expert is now working with national counterparts to finalize the response plan.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/benin_ctcn2_0.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-02-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/19\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Webinar: Sector-Based Energy Efficiency","nid":"16785","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/webinar-sector-based-energy-efficiency","Body":"CTCN Network member Econoler is organizing webinar \u0022Sector-Based Energy Efficiency\u0022 on Wednesday, 9 March, 3:00pm to 4:00pm CET.\u0026nbsp;The webinar will present\u0026nbsp;various types of energy efficiency measures that can be implemented in various sectors: industrial (motors and speed-drives; compressed air systems, etc.); commercial and institutional (electric systems; building architecture; lighting systems); and residential (electricity, lighting).\u0026nbsp;\n\nMr. Pierre Langlois is a senior expert with 28 years of experience in the field of energy efficiency. A mechanical engineer by training, he has worked all his career in energy efficiency, first in an Energy Performance Contracting environment, then as President of Econoler, one of the world\u2019s leading EE consulting firms.\u0026nbsp;\nEconoler is a private sector consulting firm established in 1981 in Canada with the mission to provide quality energy efficiency and renewable energy professional services while respecting sustainable development principles. Econoler is specialized in energy efficiency and has 35 years of experience in this field of expertise, with around 4 000 projects conducted in close to 130 countries in the world, in all regions.\n\nMore information and registration:\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/calendar\/webinars\/ctcneconoler-sector-based-energ\u2026\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/491882.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-02-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/17\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/efficient-lighting-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEfficient lighting\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Vacancy: Administrative Officer","nid":"16774","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-administrative-officer","Body":"Climate \u0026nbsp;Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is looking for a Administrative Officer, who will be based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is co-lead in the hosting and management of the CTCN.\u0026nbsp; Applications to be submitted by 24 March 2016.\nMore information:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nhttps:\/\/careers.un.org\/lbw\/jobdetail.aspx?id=52332\u0026amp;nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/copenhagen_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-02-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/16\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN technical assistance for more efficient waste management in Colombia","nid":"16771","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-technical-assistance-more-efficient-waste-management-colombia","Body":"Colombia requested \u0026nbsp;the technical assistance from the CTCN for the\u0026nbsp;development of a mechanical biological treatment pilot project. CTCN Network member International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) is helping the City of Cali deploy an alternative MSW treatment plant that will contribute to reducing GHG emissions.\nThe technical assistance being provided will help\u0026nbsp;to verify the feasibility of the application of Mechanical-Biological Treatement (MBT)\u0026nbsp;technology in Cali, develop a deployment structure for the selected alternative MSW management plant for Cali that takes into consideration the needs of key stakeholder groups, and develop a business model and a plan to access financing. ISWA is carying out its activities in close cooperation with DAGMA, the Administrative Department of Environmental Management of Cali. Final meeting is planned in March or April 2016.\nThe Colombian government has reformed its solid waste management regulations to enable the use of alternative treatment technologies. Current tariff structures do not recognize alternative treatment methods (recycling, compost, RDF, etc.) as part of waste management public service delivery. In addition, the absence of a coordinated, national solid waste management policy, and a city-level action plan for integrated waste management policies, hampers the implementation of the project. Colombia is proposing the implementation of this\u0026nbsp;Solid Waste Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) pilot project, to shift the view of conventional waste management and to promote alternative treatment methods, between public and private stakeholders and policymakers in the country.\nCTCN video from Colombia:\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/video\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/cali_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-02-16T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/16\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solid-waste-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolid waste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/municipal-solid-waste-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMunicipal solid waste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/waste-management-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWaste Management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/recycling-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERecycling\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Experts mission to design Educational centre on climate change in Madagascar","nid":"16747","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/experts-mission-design-educational-centre-climate-change-madagascar","Body":"National Designated Entity of Madagascar asked CTCN to assist in designing a technology development and educational centre on climate change. CTCN experts from ENDA Energie and Bureau de Mise \u00e0 Niveau travelled last month to Antananarivo, Madagascar. During this mission, the experts held consultations with key stakeholders and collected the detailed information in order to develop the response plan for technical assistance.\nMadagascar, for its first submission, requested CTCN technical assistance in facilitating the creation of a technology development and education centre for climate change. It is the aim that this centre will provide trainings in climate change technologies and also serve as a site for climate technology specialists and researchers to gather and hold consultations. In addition, the objective is also to enable access to data on climate change and climate technologies. CTCN is currently preparing the response plan.\nPictures from the mission.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/website.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-02-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/12\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/madagascar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMadagascar\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNIDO call for proposals: Green technology deployment in industrial zones in Senegal","nid":"16734","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unido-call-proposals-green-technology-deployment-industrial-zones-senegal","Body":"United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is looking for member of the CTCN Network that can provide services related to Green technology deployment in industrial zones in Senegal.\nSenegal benefits from a buoyant economy, nevertheless facing a number of challenges. In the country\u2019s development plan - Plan Senegal Emergent (PSE) - a key component to address these issues is the development of integrated industrial zones. These shall attract foreign investment, bring new technologies and increase productivity and competitiveness.\nThe CTCN aims to provide expert advice on appropriate technologies to reduce impacts on climate change and improve the environmental performance of industrial agglomerations, while boosting socio-economic development. The CTCN will assist in promoting technological and process upgrading in existing industries as well as deliver advice on the planning of eco-industrial zones with the view to utilize the full potential of industrial symbiosis (common water, energy and material resources and treatment systems; energy and material recovery; waste valorisation; use of renewable energy and sustainable material substitutes; material and by-product reuse and recycling; etc.).\nThe CTCN intervention is designed as a two-pronged strategy. One stream of work deals with existing industries in selected priority sectors (e.g. agro-food, textile\/leather) with the objective to improve resource productivity and lessen pollution intensity, notably by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The second stream of work pertains to Greenfield industrial parks (e.g. Diamniado) and aims at feeding notions of industrial symbiosis in the planning process.\nComplete Offer must be submitted via the UNIDO e-Procurement portal: https:\/\/procurement.unido.org\/ by 26 February 2016, 17:00 Vienna, Austria time.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/senegalgreenun2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-02-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/09\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/insurance\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EInsurance\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/technology-needs-assessment-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETechnology Needs Assessment\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/efficient-lighting-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEfficient lighting\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/air-cargo-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAir cargo\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/biomass-power-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBiomass power\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industrial-symbiosis-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustrial symbiosis\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/large-scale-combined-heat-and-power-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELarge-scale Combined Heat and Power\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/recycling-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERecycling\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"French Government commends CTCN","nid":"16473","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/french-government-commends-ctcn","Body":"\u0026nbsp;CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen received a letter of appreciation for the\u0026nbsp;CTCN\u0027s active involvement\u0026nbsp;in the preparation of the Lima-Paris Action Agenda (LPAA) focus events held during the 21st Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP21).\n\u201cThis sequence would not have been possible without your deep mobilization. Your rigorous and intensive work were key elements in the success of these 12 events\u201d, says S\u00e9gol\u00e8ne Royal, Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, in the letter. \u0026nbsp;\nFor the first time during a Conference of the Parties, the 12 LPAA focuses gave the opportunity to showcase the existing solutions and the mobilization of non-state actors on climate change.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/lpaa_focus_on_innovation3_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-02-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/05\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/france\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFrance\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN national consultations in Nepal","nid":"16471","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-national-consultations-nepal","Body":"The Climate Technology \u0026nbsp;Centre and Network (CTCN), as part of the Incubator Programme, held national consultations on 28-29 January in Kathmandu. The meetings were organized \u0026nbsp;by CTCN Consortium Partner The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) together with National Designated Entity in Nepal (Mr. Ram Hari Pantha) and UNEP.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe national consultations aim at identifying possible requests to submit to the CTCN. Consultation in Nepal was divided into two sessions. First session was devoted to energy sector and second session focused on Forestry sector. Participants included representatives from government, private sector, civil society and academic\/research organizations.\n\nThe Incubator Programme is designed to help Least Developed Countries (LDCs) best benefit from CTCN \u0026nbsp;technical assistance requests by providing tailored support in identifying technology priorities and developing technical assistance requests within the context of existing national strategies in order to catalyse actions on climate technologies.\n\nCTCN is implementing the Incubator Programme in 13 countries (Bangladesh, Benin, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Guinea, Malawi, Mali, Nepal, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania and Uganda).\n\u0026nbsp;\nInformation how to request Incubator Programme.\nPictures from the national consultations in Nepal.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/20160128_121838_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-02-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/03\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nepal-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENepal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forestry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForestry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bangladesh-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBangladesh\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/equatorial-guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEquatorial Guinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/central-african-republic-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECentral African Republic\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Business forum in Vietnam: Low-carbon technology transfer mechanisms","nid":"16461","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/business-forum-vietnam-low-carbon-technology-transfer-mechanisms","Body":"The Business forum, which took place on the 12th of January in Hanoi, brought together the business sector and other stakeholders in Vietnam in order to raise awareness of the business sector\u2019s role in the national green growth plan and GHG emission reduction. The forum also aimed to promote current technology transfer mechanisms, including the Climate Technology Center and Network (CTCN) under the UNFCCC, to the business sector.\nForum was organized by Ministry of Natural Resources abd Environment of Vietnam in partnership with Institute of Global Environmental Strategy (IGES),\u0026nbsp; CTCN coordinator in the Asia-Pacific Ms. Parimita Mohanty presented the updated information on the CTCN, its goals, visions and mandates as well as the process to respond to technology development and transfer requests by developing countries. \u0026nbsp;The participants discussed COP21 outcomes, Vietnam green growth strategy, Technology development and transfer in Vietnam, low-carbon technology transfer mechanisms in Vietnam.\nVietnam has submitted its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) to the UNFCCC in which Vietnam determined to cut GHG emissions by 8 percent below the business-as-usual scenario by 2030, and 25 percent with international support. \u0026nbsp;In order to achieve the GHG emission reduction goals in the INDC and accelerate green growth and sustainable development in Vietnam, the Government has highlighted the vital role of the business sector.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/participants_of_vietnam_business_forum_on_technology_trannsfer.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-02-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E02\/01\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/viet-nam\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EViet Nam\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in media: After Paris, keep the heat on","nid":"16457","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-after-paris-keep-heat","Body":"The Hindu. By Sujatha Byravan\nIn order to have a chance of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, we need suitable technologies to make low-carbon transitions in development right away.\nNow that the Paris Conference of the Parties (COP) meet is long over, countries need to concentrate on global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which need to peak soon and go to zero by mid-century if there is to be a chance of preventing average temperatures from rising more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above the level of pre-industrial times.\nThis is especially a major challenge for the least developed countries and developing countries, as they need to provide an improved quality of life to millions of poor while reducing emissions and shifting to a new model of growth that is a low-carbon pathway. Many countries, including India, have a stated expectation that the country\u2019s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) targets can be met only if there is technological and financial support. Technology transfer may include one or more of the following kinds of processes: a transfer of manufacturing methods, skills, knowledge, supporting finance, and facilitation through institutional arrangements that enable such transfers. Technology transfer has been considered to be critical from the beginning of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and is part of the Convention under Article 4.5.\nAccess to technologies\u0026nbsp;\nInnovation and transfer of technologies are essential if we want rapid shifts to renewable energy systems worldwide. For example, commercially available crystalline silicon solar panels are on average about 15 per cent efficient. However, higher levels of efficiency (up to 45 per cent) have been demonstrated at laboratory scale in the U.S. and Europe. These are not yet commercially available. If India and other developing countries had access to these technologies, they could potentially leapfrog to an advanced stage of renewables, using less land area than currently needed. This does not mean disregarding intellectual property rights (IPR). But support for licensing fees or some such arrangement through financing could allow developing countries to not have to reinvent technologies that the world already has access to. Similarly, hybrid (petrol and electric) vehicles have been available in the U.S. for over a decade now, but are still not in the Indian market, even though they could enable a doubling of efficiency and vastly lower tailpipe emissions at a reasonable cost. In many States, the transport departments hesitate to purchase electric buses because of the prohibitive cost, mainly because of the battery cost.\nExperience in innovation and technology has taught us that along with research and the technology itself, we need the right enabling environment that supports diffusion and uptake of technologies, markets, and supporting regulations and policies. For instance, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency gave meticulous attention to the dissemination of compact fluorescent lamps. It undertook a series of measures to enhance penetration, including large-scale procurement by the government, to ensure markets to manufacturers and, as a result, improved system-wide efficiencies. Similarly, novel business models undertaken by the government to promote Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs have resulted in a rapid decline of prices from Rs. 310 to Rs. 69 per bulb.\nPlan for Paris: looking beyond emission cuts\nEvery country has technology requirements that are quite specific to its priorities, opportunities and socio-economic circumstances. In the energy sector, India\u2019s needs include highly efficient renewables, better storage technologies, smart grids, clean public transport, efficient para-transit modes such as autorickshaws, and improved efficiencies in micro, small and medium industries which employ large numbers of people. India also needs technologies for adaptation that are suitable to local impacts and conditions, since the effects of warming will be severe in the region. This combination of needs and challenges in different places across countries and ecosystems means that new climate technologies need special attention so that they can be readily adapted for local needs and deployed easily with a reasonable profit; they also need to be affordable to the most needy people.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and the Technology Executive Committee were set up under the Technology Mechanism in COP-16 in 2010. These were meant to facilitate technology transfer by providing information and technical assistance and fostering collaboration among experts through their network. There has been concern about the level of support for the CTCN and its activities, but its establishment has at least placed the issue of technology transfer under the UNFCCC. Various countries jointly launched Mission Innovation before the Paris COP in order to accelerate innovation in the energy sector. This will increase public investments, provide private investor support, increase transparency, and support implementation. Still, the mission\u2019s goals are meant to promote innovation only in the medium to long term, and deliverables from investments in new technology development will, in any case, yield results slowly, over decades probably.\nGiven the short timeline over which the world needs to shift to zero emissions, these processes are too slow. In order to peak GHG emissions and adapt to a warmer climate, the world needs suitable technologies in order to make low-carbon transitions in development right now, not seven years after a global stocktake.\nParis deal and the future\nCOP-21 adopted the \u2018Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network\u2019. Under the Paris deal, there will be a framework to provide guidance for the technology mechanism, provide enhanced action on technology development and assess technologies ready for transfer. A link between financial and technology mechanisms has also been established, which should allow for collaboration in research and development. Whether this will go as far as India wanted in providing financial support to deal with IPR barriers in the future is not entirely clear.\nIt might be easier to grasp the linkages between energy efficiencies (therefore, mitigation) and technology needs. But a policy and regulatory regime that promotes innovation within countries, transfers suitable technologies from outside, and supports the equity-sensitive application of new technologies is important. For example, while it is important to promote and use solar pumps in agriculture in India, the crisis caused by over-extraction of groundwater and its contamination can only be addressed if regulation plays a critical role. Otherwise, the country would continue to overexploit groundwater with solar pumps. Understanding these linkages between technologies, policies and regulations and making appropriate institutional changes would be necessary for climate adaptation and climate friendly development.\n(Sujatha Byravan is Principal Research Scientist at the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy, Bengaluru.)\nhttp:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/after-paris-keep-the-heat-on\/arti\u2026\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/6t2eiujupi2thfjuzd31zoifbwwf6om8cdanajyzuhcjz2xp75u30wd7f35wfn4bjrg6v5w2v0ulyuxihyf6ae_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-01-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/28\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/efficient-lighting-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEfficient lighting\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEurope\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/fuel-cell-technologies-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFuel cell technologies\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/batteries-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBatteries\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/smart-grid-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESmart grid\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in Bosnia and Herzegovina: district heating system overhaul set to save up to 20,000 tons of CO\u2082 each year","nid":"16449","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-bosnia-and-herzegovina-district-heating-system-overhaul-set-save-20000","Body":"Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 21 January 2016 \u2013 A new project to overhaul a city district heating system could save up to 20,000 tons of CO\u2082 each year and \u20ac4.5 million in heating costs.\u0026nbsp;\nThe new project launched in Banja Luka\u2019s City Hall today will feed into an action plan for securing major efficiency gains for the city\u2019s district heating system, bringing both financial and climate benefits.\u0026nbsp;\n\nBanja Luka\u2019s heating network - the second-largest in Bosnia and Herzegovina - experiences significant losses during energy transport and end-use. Boilers used in the heating system currently have an average age of 35 years and lose up to 60% of generated heat, while poor insulation means that up to 40% of heat supplied is then lost in the district\u2019s buildings. These inefficiencies generate unnecessary costs to the City Administration and its District Heating Company, (\u2018Toplana\u2019) and are a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.\u0026nbsp;\n\nTo tackle the problem, the City requested help from the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) with the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe project will conduct city-wide mapping of the energy flow in the heating system and identify leaks using an unmanned aerial drone equipped with a thermal camera. The potential efficiency gains discovered would feed into an action plan for modernising the heating system, which will cover investments that could be made together with social and regulatory improvements.\u0026nbsp;\n\nDistrict heating is one of the biggest sources of GHG emissions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Initial calculations demonstrate that modernising the heating network could reduce fuel consumption by 27% or 4,500 tons of crude oil each year - corresponding to a reduction of 20,000 tons of CO\u2082 each year and \u20ac4.5m in fuel cost savings for the City. Were the heating system to eventually be made fully renewable, a total of 80,000 tons of CO\u2082 would be saved each year and one third of Banja Luka would receive heat from green sources.\u0026nbsp;\n\nBanja Luka is receiving assistance as one of the first pilot cities of the UNEP-led Global District Energy in Cities Initiative which is supporting national and municipal governments in their efforts to develop, retrofit or scale up district energy systems. The Initiative, through its network of partners, will provide Banja Luka with best practice guidance and support, in particular linking Banja Luka with champion cities of district energy such as Paris, Helsinki or Tokyo, and with replication potential for other cities throughout the region.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cCrude oil is too expensive, irrational and ecologically unacceptable to be used for district heating and this should be avoided,\u201d said Mr Gavranovic, Mayor of Banja Luka. \u201cThis is an urgent issue and we need to bring forward a development strategy to tackle the problem as soon as possible,\u201d he underlined.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cThis project is a real-life example of how actions for tackling climate change, improving people\u2019s lives and saving money go hand-in-hand, while implementing the new Paris Agreement on the ground,\u201d said Mr Jan Dusik, Director of UNEP Regional Office for Europe. \u201cUNEP looks forward to cooperating with the City of Banja Luka and \u2018Toplana\u2019 through its technical services and ideas for action,\u201d he added.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u201cThe Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network serves as a bridge to essential knowledge, technical assistance, and financing in order to reach climate and development objectives. We are very glad to work on this project in Bosnia and Herzegovina and through this partnership we hope that modernising the district heating network will significantly increase energy efficiency in the City of Banja Luka,\u201d said CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\u0026nbsp;\n\nToday\u2019s working meeting was organised by the City of Banja Luka with the support of UNEP and under the auspices of the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Civil Engineering and Ecology of Republika Srpska.\u0026nbsp;\nThe meeting was attended by Banja Luka\u2019s Mayor, Mr Slobodan Gavranovic; the Assistant Minister of Spatial Planning, Civil Engineering and Ecology of Republika Srpska, Ms Svjetlana Radusin, who is also the UNFCCC Focal Point for Bosnia and Herzegovina; Mr Dusan Rodic of the \u2018Toplana\u2019 District Heating Company of Banja Luka, the Director of Fund for Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency of Republika Srpska, Mr Srdjan Todorovic, and UNEP representative, Mr Pier Carlo Sandei.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe mapping of the energy flow is part of the assessment that will be undertaken as the first action under the \u2018Rehabilitation and Modernisation of the District Heating System in the City of Banja Luka\u2019 project, which expected to be completed in four months.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe project aims to help reduce energy costs and heat losses and ensure a switch to environmentally-friendly heating. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/86098_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-01-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/22\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bosnia-and-herzegovina\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBosnia and Herzegovina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/residential-water-heaters-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EResidential water heaters\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEurope\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN workshop in Namibia: identification of technologies to address water scarcity","nid":"16448","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-workshop-namibia-identification-technologies-address-water-scarcity","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (Namibia) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR, South Africa) held a\u0026nbsp;workshop on the identification and prioritization of technologies to address water scarcity and climate change impacts in Windhoek, Namibia. The workshop\u0026nbsp;is part of CTCN\u0027s technical assistance, requested by the Namibian government, to\u0026nbsp;facilitate\u0026nbsp;financing for\u0026nbsp;addressing \u0026nbsp;water scarcity.\nNamibia is a water scarce country as it is situated in the semi-arid subtropical belt of the Southern Hemisphere. This is largely due to effects of descending branch of the Hadley cell. As such, the objective of the technical assistance that is provided by the CTCN in this response plan is an analysis of climate change adaptation technology options that are available for transfer and\/diffusion to Namibia to enable the country\u2019s transition to sustainable water security. The analysis will involve the identification of relevant technologies, prioritizing them and develop project concepts from the prioritized technologies. These project concepts will be linked to climate finance mechanisms via the Climate Technology Network (CTN). It is envisaged that this will in turn contribute to enhanced human well-being and economic development of the country as the policy context of the project has demonstrated.\nDeveloping countries can access CTCN services through their National Designated Entities (NDEs). In the case of Namibia, the NDE is Jonathan Kamwi from the Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism.\u0026nbsp; Through the ministry, a technical assistance request for water scarcity technology transfer was submitted by the Namibian government. CSIR, with the support of UNEP DTU Partnership and Carbon Trust, was nominated by the Climate Technology Centre (CTC) to lead the development and implementation of the associated response plan.\nThe two day workshop (21-22 January 2016) is currently underway and is being attended by 57 participants from the different ministries, agencies, commissions, universities, investment funds and representatives from different sub-regions of Namibia.\nPictures from the workshop.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/image3.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-01-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/21\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/namibia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENamibia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/tourism\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETourism\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/south-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESouth Africa\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Incubator Programme: national consultations in Bangladesh","nid":"16442","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-incubator-programme-national-consultations-bangladesh","Body":"The Climate Technology\u0026nbsp; Centre and Network (CTCN), in the context of the Incubator Programme, held a training workshop and national consultations on 19-21 January in Dhaka. The meetings were organized \u0026nbsp;by CTCN Consortium Partner,\u0026nbsp;the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in collaboration with Bangladesh\u0026nbsp;Unnayan Parishad (BUP).\nThe national consultations aim at identifying possible requests to submit to the CTCN. The choice of the requests will be informed by a presentation from AIT on the mappings, and from participants\u0027 discussions. It is expected that the consultations will generate 5 requests.\nThe Incubator Programme is designed to help Least Developed Countries (LDCs) best benefit from CTCN\u0026nbsp; technical assistance requests by providing tailored support in identifying technology priorities and developing technical assistance requests within the context of existing national strategies in order to catalyse actions on climate technologies.\nCTCN is implementing the Incubator Programme in 13\u0026nbsp;countries (Bangladesh, Benin, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Guinea, Malawi, Mali, Nepal, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania and Uganda).\nInformation how to request Incubator Programme.\nPictures from the national consultations.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_5171_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-01-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/19\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bangladesh-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBangladesh\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/benin-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBenin\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/central-african-republic-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECentral African Republic\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/equatorial-guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEquatorial Guinea\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gambia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGambia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/malawi-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMalawi\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mali-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMali\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nepal-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENepal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/rwanda-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERwanda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/united-republic-tanzania-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited Republic of Tanzania\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Technical Assistance in Chile: Design of a Biodiversity Monitoring Network","nid":"16423","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/technical-assistance-chile-design-biodiversity-monitoring-network","Body":"The \u0026nbsp;Ministry of Environment requested technical \u0026nbsp;assistance from \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;CTCN \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;the design \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;a conceptually and practically robust monitoring strategy in the context of climate change. Chile is a country of markedly contrasting climatic and ecological environments, including coastal, desert, island, marine and mountainous settings. The Chilean population depends on the biodiversity created by these diverse ecosystems in many ways.\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN team of experts is led by the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Centre (CATIE) in Costa Rica with the technical support of the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) with headquarters in Nairobi. For this technical assistance, the team gathered, \u0026nbsp;processed, \u0026nbsp;analysed and \u0026nbsp;shared \u0026nbsp;data on Chilean ecosystem \u0026nbsp;integrity \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;biodiversity, \u0026nbsp;including \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;potential impacts \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;future \u0026nbsp;climate \u0026nbsp;scenarios \u0026nbsp;as \u0026nbsp;well \u0026nbsp;as \u0026nbsp;an \u0026nbsp;early \u0026nbsp;warning \u0026nbsp;system.\u0026nbsp;\n\nWith this design developed, the Ministry of Environment will oversee the establishment of a national network and the implementation of necessary infrastructure and assignment of relevant personnel.\nPICTURE GALLERY.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/img_4797.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-01-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/14\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/costa-rica\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECosta Rica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agroforestry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgroforestry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Vacancy: Technical Assistance Consultant (Mitigation)","nid":"16405","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-vacancy-technical-assistance-consultant-mitigation","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is seeking a Technical Assistance Consultant (Mitigation), to be based at the CTCN Secretariat in Copenhagen, Denmark.\nThe consultant will support the coordination of technical assistance to countries in reducing their GHG emissions. Under the supervision of the Climate Technology Manager for mitigation, the consultant will specifically support:\n\nThe identification and generation of requests for technical assistance from developing countries, in collaboration with CTCN Consortium Partners and United Nations regional offices;\nThe tracking, refinement and analysis of requests for technical assistance received by the CTCN;\nThe coordination of Response Planning meetings among members of CTCN Response Planning Teams, National Designated Entities and technical assistance proponents;\nThe identification of trends and opportunities to strengthen CTCN technical assistance;\nThe coordination for the implementation of technical assistance activities in developing countries, in collaboration with the CTCN Consortium and Network partners, as well as National Designated Entities;\nThe design and refinement of CTCN technical assistance procedures and guidance;\u0026nbsp;\nThe production of CTCN technical assistance communication materials.\n\nThe CTCN is the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism and is hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) together with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The Technical Assistance Consultant \u0026nbsp;position is contracted through UNOPS.\nMore information and to apply\nApplications to be submitted by 15 January 2016.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/lydur_skulason2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-01-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/05\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Technical Assistance in Ecuador","nid":"16396","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-technical-assistance-ecuador","Body":"CTCN Consortium Partner, Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) in Costa Rica, participated in the\u0026nbsp;field mission to Santo Domingo de los Ts\u00e1chilas together with the Ecuadorian CTCN National Designated Entity (NDE)\u0026nbsp;team of the Ministry of Environment of Ecuador. This visit is part in the design of the response plan for the CTCN technical assistance \u201cDesign and scale-up of climate resilient waste management and energy capture technologies in small and medium livestock farms\u201d.\u0026nbsp;\nMore information about the visit (in Spanish):\nhttp:\/\/www.ambiente.gob.ec\/investigador-del-centro-agronomico-tropical-\u2026\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ecuadorctcn.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222016-01-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/04\/2016 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/costa-rica\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECosta Rica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecuador\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcuador\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/waste-management-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWaste Management\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Vietnam. CTCN at the workshop on \u0026quot;Integrating climate change in EIA\u0026quot;","nid":"16383","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/vietnam-ctcn-workshop-integrating-climate-change-eia","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) was presented during the workshop on \u0022Integrating climate change in an environmental impact assessment (EIA)\u0022 in Vietnam. The workshop was attended by the participants from the five Lower Mekong Countries (Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam).\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ltp_workshop_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-12-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/18\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/viet-nam\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EViet Nam\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/myanmar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMyanmar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/cambodia-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECambodia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in the Media: How the UN Climate Agreement Impacts Tech","nid":"16381","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-how-un-climate-agreement-impacts-tech","Body":"By Kevin McSpadden\u0026nbsp;\nAs the world tries to stay below that two degree Celsius target, what are the specifics for technology\u2019s role in the process?\nThe weekend\u2019s UN climate agreement in Paris (called The Paris Agreement) has been hailed as a major step forward for a world grappling with the impact of global warming.\nThe most important outcome of the summit is an international arrangement to keep 2030 global temperatures below two degree Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) increase from pre-Industrial Revolution levels.\nFurthermore, it made a pledge to attempt to keep global temperatures at around a 1.5 degree Celsius rise (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit)Two degrees Celsius is the number tabbed by scientists as the point at which the planet will find itself on a potentially irreversible track towards severe global environmental impacts.\nIs there a way for startups to help? Of course!\nA major hope for international leadership is somehow a silver bullet technology is discovered \u2014 a problem entrepreneurs very much can help solve.\nBecause major media outlets have wide audiences, their front-page headlines are broad. Considering our audience, let\u2019s get into the weeds.\nThe following are highlights of specific tech-related paragraphs from The Paris Agreement and how it may help startups leverage governments and finance to solve one of the biggest problems facing the international community.\nParagraph 25 \u2014 A government plan\nThe paragraph says governments must submit proposals to the secretariat between nine months and a year ahead of Conference of Parties (the governing body of an international convention).\nBasically it is the logistical backbone for Article Four.\nArticle Four expresses that parties lay out a global peak for greenhouse gas emissions. A good example is the agreement last year made between the United States and China in which the Asian giant targetted 2030 as the year its CO2 output would decline.\nParagraph 25 expressly states that countries must make similar targets ahead of each Conference of Parties.\nFor companies, it may be difficult in a country like India, China or Japan to influence the national proposals. But if a startup\u2019s technology in a small country becomes a game-changer, the company could become a piece of evidence used to support an administration\u2019s peak greenhouse gas proposal.\nThat would be a huge boon for both stability and financing.\n\nParagraph 39 through 41 \u2014 Advice for Science and Technology\nThe three paragraphs introduces the Advice for Science and Technology committee and lay out the agency\u2019s guidelines.\nIn general, the body will set up rules that, through following the directions laid out in the document, support sustainable development while keeping the climate propositions intact.\nIn a paragraph above it (number 38), the UN Climate Council essentially empowers the Conference of Parties to adapt policies according to the environmental situation at the time of the summit.\nAdvice for Science and Technology is focussed entirely on its namesake and will be in charge of proposing adaptations in accordance to Paragraph 38.\nIn paragraph 40, the body is tasked to \u201cundertake a work programme under the framework for non-market approaches to sustainable development\u201d and to figure out how these non-market approaches can be used to protect the environment.\nParagraph 41 is very similar to paragraph 25 (submitting proposals for climate change) except directed specifically at tech.\nIf the Subsidiary Body for Science and Technology Advice proposes new rules and mechanisms applicable to startups, it would be wise to understand how they impact the your company.\nParagraph 58 \u2014 Financing for Tech\u0026nbsp;\nThe most important paragraph because it covers money.\nAt this point, it is a logistical statement, but in the years to come, it will be the guideline for the process of delegating finance.\nThe paragraph stipulates the Subsidiary Body for Science and Technology Advice must build a plan to distribute funds for technological advancement.\nIt says the financial resources must be \u201cprovided and mobilised through public interventions\u201d in accordance with a later Article stipulating the need for transparency.\nHow the UN Climate Changes will finance its agenda is the most important question for the deal\u2019s success or failure, and Paragraph 58 puts the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice in charge of the money for the tech industry.\nParagraphs 66 through 71 \u2014 Technology Development and Transfer\u0026nbsp;\nThe value of these five paragraphs is that they hold such a prominent place in the agreement.\nWorld leaders are sending a message that they consider technology as the key to a sustainable future and have cordoned off a large chunk of the agreement to achieve those ends.\nNotable highlights include emphasis on research and development and how tech gets implemented into the organic world.\nIt also brings into the picture two other agencies \u2014 Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network \u2014 which will have a role to play as climate change moves forward.\nExpected governmental policies include regular check-ups, needs assessments and finding barriers to development.\nParagraph 95 \u2013 Section D \u2014 Transparency and reporting in tech\nThe Paris Agreement establishes a system for transparency that includes regular reporting with high standards.\nWhat is interesting about this section is the phrase:\u201cenhancing the reporting by developing countries on support received, including the use, impact and estimated results thereof;\u201d\nIf the phrase is successfully implemented, it could go a long way to understanding the tech development and financial situations in the opaque parts of the world.\n\nArticle 10 \u2014 Highlighting the importance of technology\u0026nbsp;\nSix paragraphs long, the Article is the motivations and justifications behind the logistical paragraphs. It speaks in broad strokes and emphasises cooperation.\nPlus, it places authority on the guidelines, development and deployment of techniques agreed upon.\nOne quote nicely encapsulates the reasoning why tech-related content held such prominence in the agreement:\n\u201cParties share a long-term vision on the importance of fully realising technology development and transfer in order to improve resilience to climate change and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.\u201d\nOverall takeaway\nThe agreement is focussed on future development and financing. It does not delve into how specific technologies, like solar or nuclear, can, or should, be implemented in the future.\nAs the agreement has a very long-term focus, this is both practical and smart, but its forward-looking approach puts a lot of pressure on the technology sector to produce a solution.\nOn a micro-level, it presents an immense opportunity. For companies or government agencies to have United Nations support to put time and money into solving climate change is a big deal.\nIn places like Silicon Valley, startups are already reaping benefits from society\u2019s shift towards finding alternative energy and The Paris Agreement will only strengthen the reality.\nHowever, it also places a burden on technology to find the magic potion to cure environmental woes \u2014 something, as of the present, it has not achieved.\nThe Paris Agreement will officially be open for signature starting April 22, 2015 in New York City. The UN will allow a year for other countries to sign the agreement.\n\u0026nbsp;\nTo read the full agreement. Click here.\n\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/e27.co\/un-climate-agreement-impacts-tech-20151216\/\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc02060.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-12-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/17\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/japan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJapan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"National Public Radio: Meet The Matchmaker Of Clean Technology","nid":"16370","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/national-public-radio-meet-matchmaker-clean-technology","Body":"National Public Radio (NPR), a media organization that serves as a nationalsyndicator to a network of 900 public radio stations in the United States, broadcasted the postcad From COP21: Meet The Matchmaker Of Clean Technology.\nhttp:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/v2\/mediaPlayer.html?action=1\u0026amp;t=1\u0026amp;islist=false\u2026\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/sbp_3725.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-12-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/15\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Cote d\u2019Ivoire and CTCN sign Technical Assistance Response Plan","nid":"16361","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/cote-d-ivoire-and-ctcn-sign-technical-assistance-response-plan","Body":"The National Designated Entity (NDE) of Cote D\u2019Ivoire\u0026nbsp;Mr. Philippe Kouadio Kumassi\u0026nbsp;and CTCN Director Mr. Jukka Uosukainen have\u0026nbsp;signed the response plan for CTCN technical assistance to address air pollution in Abidjan.\nCTCN will assist in developing an air pollution reduction strategy in Abidjan district. This will involve the creation of a map of air quality monitoring equipment and areas at particular risk; a draft framework and guidelines for the development of appropriate air quality regulations; a strategy for air quality monitoring; and an air quality management plan with technology recommendations.\n\nCTCN is also implementing another project in Cote d\u2019Ivoire \u2013 \u201cEstablishment of an Environmental Information System (EIS)\u201d, which will guide efforts to improve the collection of environmental data.\nMore information about the CTCN and its technical assistance service offering can be found here:\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0959.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-12-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/11\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Study in Hybridity: The Rise of Transnational Networks in Climate Change Governance","nid":"16353","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/study-hybridity-rise-transnational-networks-climate-change-governance","Body":"The paper applies the methodological approach of transnational law to the development of a theory of transnational climate governance. The discussion is developed through an overview of climate networks both within and outside the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and analysis of one such network: the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) of the UNFCCC\u2019s Technology Mechanism.\u0026nbsp;This academic article has been written by Stephen Minas (Research Fellow, Transnational Law Institute, Kings College London; Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne).\nThe document can be downloaded here:\nhttp:\/\/papers.ssrn.com\/sol3\/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2698561\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc02181.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-12-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/10\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/farmer-field-schools-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFarmer field schools\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Technical assistance: Creating an enabling environment for geothermal energy development in Uganda","nid":"16340","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-technical-assistance-creating-enabling-environment-geothermal-energy","Body":"Carbon Counts, with partners, has been appointed by UNIDO, on behalf of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), to support the Government of Uganda in strengthening its policy and regulatory framework for geothermal energy development.\n\nUganda\u2019s geography \u2013 located on the Western branch of the East African rift belt \u2013 makes it a prime location to consider geothermal power generation. Interest in the technology has been around for a long time based on initial estimates of the resource potential of around 450 MW (in 1982). As such, like many East African countries, the Government of Uganda has been pursuing a strategy for geothermal energy for a number of years. This is also embedded into wider Government objectives to increase the share of renewable energy from 4% to 61% of total energy consumption by 2017, improve system stability and decrease load-shedding, enhance energy security and improve access to energy in a country with low levels of consumption and growing electricity demand (at about 8% per year).\n\nIn 2014, a key achievement was the restructuring of the Ministry of Energy \u0026amp; Mineral Development and the establishment of the Geothermal Resources Department within the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines. Reinforcing the Department\u2019s capacity will be vital in creating an enabling environment for geothermal energy \u2013 in part this can be achieved by more clearly codifying its role in terms of e.g. its mission, mandate, structure and competencies and approach to supporting geothermal investments. The project partners will be working to develop an agreed Geothermal Energy Policy for Uganda, as well a geothermal energy law and other elements of an enabling environment for the technology. Establishing such a framework through a new policy and regulatory regime will strengthen Uganda\u2019s position to attract investors into what could be a vital technology for the country\u2019s continued economic development over coming years.\n\nCarbon Count\u2019s and its partners will be working closely with UNIDO, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), UNEP, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and other stakeholders through 2016 to support Uganda in fulfilling this goal.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc02005_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-12-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/08\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/geothermal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGeothermal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uganda-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUganda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"IISD Video. The UNFCCC Technology Mechanism: Enhancing Climate Technology Action","nid":"16284","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/iisd-video-unfccc-technology-mechanism-enhancing-climate-technology-action","Body":"At the 2015 Paris climate talks the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held a side event to highlight progress achieved by the Technology Mechanism, created to facilitate the development and transfer of climate technologies to developing countries. At this event, panelists provided information regarding the two component bodies of the Technology Mechanism: the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN).\nWatch the video.\nThe\u0026nbsp;video was produced by Peter Wood and filmed\/edited by Ben Crowe.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/lydur_skulason.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-12-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/07\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/wood-products-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWood products\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN presents its Progress Report","nid":"16282","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-presents-its-progress-report","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) presents its Progress report (2014- August 2015),\u0026nbsp;which highlights CTCN results in key services (technical assistance, access to information and scaling up international collaboration).\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ctnc_progressreport_final-page-001.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-12-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/04\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forestry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForestry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uganda-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUganda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mali-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMali\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/afghanistan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfghanistan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/iran-islamic-republic\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIran (Islamic Republic of)\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNFCCC Climate Technology: 71 Countries Request Technology Transfer","nid":"16281","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unfccc-climate-technology-71-countries-request-technology-transfer","Body":"PARIS, FRANCE December 3, 2015 - Developing nations are seeking a broad variety of green technologies through the UNFCCC\u2019s Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), launched in 2014. \u0026nbsp;The CTCN provides free technical assistance and capacity building, including a newly launched online technology library, to facilitate technology transfer.\n\u201cAs countries around the world develop plans for adaptation and mitigation of climate change, CTCN serves as a bridge to essential knowledge, technical guidance, and financing in order to reach climate and development objectives.\u0026nbsp;On a weekly basis, we are receiving multiple requests from developing countries\u201c, says CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\nUpon receipt of these requests, the CTCN quickly mobilizes technology experts from around the world to design and deliver a customized solution. Its network includes over 100 organizations from civil society, the private sector, and research institutions from developed and developing countries. As part of its technology transfer, the CTCN also encourages developing countries to share their technology successes with others in their region, resulting in south-south transfer of relevant technologies.\nCTCN technical assistance spans numerous technology sectors across adaptation and mitigation. For example, last month:\n\nEcuador\u0026nbsp;asked for an action plan to implement waste-to-energy technology in the national province of Santo Domingo (its 3rd request);\nIran \u0026nbsp;sought guidance on a desalination plant including power generation;\nMali asked for help to build a 3 megawatt solar power plant using mirrors that concentrate the sun\u0027s rays (it\u2019s 4th request);\nNamibia requested help in identifying the most promising water scarcity technologies; and\nThailand asked for assistance with 6 different technology requests, regarding technologies in agriculture, flood prevention, and green building practices, among others.\n\nWebcast from the press conference:\nhttp:\/\/unfccc6.meta-fusion.com\/cop21\/events\/2015-12-04-09-00-unido-ctcn\u2026;\nFor information on specific developing country requests or technology sectors, please contact:\nKarina Larsen\nk.larsen@unido.org; Tel. +45 5217.0060\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/4749645153_f085d1f9c4cimmyt_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-12-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/04\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/artificial-lowering-glacial-lakes-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EArtificial lowering of glacial lakes\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Vacancy Announcements in the CTCN Secretariat","nid":"16280","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/vacancy-announcements-ctcn-secretariat","Body":"Climate \u0026nbsp;Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is looking for a Administrative \u0026amp; Finance Assistant (GS5) and a CTCN Individual Contractor in Administration, who will be based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is co-lead in the hosting and management of the CTCN.\u0026nbsp;\nAdministrative \u0026amp; Finance Assistant (GS5) - applications to be submitted by 31 December 2015 \u0026nbsp;-\u0026nbsp; job vacancy\nCTCN Individual Contractor Administration \u0026nbsp;- applications to be submitted by 14 December 2015 \u0026nbsp;- job vacancy\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nAll applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Guidance on how to apply or create a profile.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ctcn_bdos_2015-7883_1.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-12-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/03\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Clean Energy Solutions Center and Climate Technology Centre and Network Partner to Expand Clean Energy Policy Assistance for Developing Countries","nid":"16279","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/clean-energy-solutions-center-and-climate-technology-centre-and-network","Body":"Countries around the world are looking to implement policies and programs to deploy clean energy and reduce their carbon emissions. A new collaboration between the Clean Energy Ministerial\u2019s Clean Energy Solutions Center and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), hosted by the United Nations Environmental Programme, will expand expert policy support to help developing countries bolster clean energy deployment.\nAs part of the Technology Mechanism under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the CTCN provides technical assistance to developing countries across a range of climate change mitigation and adaptation sectors. Through its Ask an Expert program and roster of clean energy experts from around the globe, the Clean Energy Solutions Center provides fast response \u0026nbsp;policy assistance at no cost to government policy makers on clean energy supply, energy efficiency, and energy access..\nThrough this new collaboration, the Solutions Center and CTCN will coordinate efforts to strengthen technical assistance to developing countries. The Solutions Center will provide assistance on clean energy policy quick-response type requests to the CTCN, and the CTCN will provide assistance on requests to the Solutions Center that require longer-term, more in-depth support. The two organizations may also work jointly on in-depth policy requests.\nThe Solutions Center, which is co-led by Australia and the United States, has responded to more than 150 requests from over 80 countries, providing assistance with the development of renewable energy targets, feed\u2010in tariff design, energy access and rural electrification business models, and appliance standards and labeling programs. \u201cThe Solutions Center experts are authoritative leaders in clean energy from countries and institutions around the world,\u0022 said Jonathan Elkind, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy.\u0026nbsp; \u0022By matching the requests for policy assistance with the specific expertise needed, the Solution Center is helping governments not only meet their own clean energy goals but also spur a global low-carbon economy.\u0022\nThe collaboration will expand the Solutions Center\u2019s current network of global experts to include CTCN Consortium Partners and Network\u0026nbsp;members, as well as experts from other technical institutions, to meet an expected increase in requests for policy assistance. \u201cThrough this collaboration, the CTCN will strengthen its technology assistance, from knowledge sharing to full-size technical assistance projects, that aid developing countries in implementing solutions to their climate technology challenges,\u201d said CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\nOver time, the Solutions Center and the CTCN may extend their collaboration to address additional areas such as clean energy finance measures and investment mobilization, similar fast-response programs related to other mitigation and adaptation topics, and documenting and sharing best practices across countries.\n****\nThe Clean Energy Solutions Center, an initiative of the Clean Energy Ministerial, provides no-cost policy assistance, training, and tools to help governments, advisors, and analysts create policies and programs that advance the deployment of clean energy technologies. The Solutions Center is co-led and co-funded by the U.S. Department of Energy through support from the U.S. Department of State and the Australian Department of Industry and Science.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) promotes the accelerated development and transfer of climate technologies for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development. As the operational arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Technology Mechanism, the Climate Technology Centre is hosted and managed by the United Nations Environment Programme in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and supported by 11 partner institutions around the world. The Centre utilizes the expertise of these institutions, as well as an international Network of civil society, private sector, and research institutions, to deliver technical assistance and capacity building at the request of developing countries.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/sbp_3643.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-12-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/03\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/australia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAustralia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliance-standards-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliance standards\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Video: CTCN collaboration with Colombia","nid":"16274","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/video-ctcn-collaboration-colombia","Body":"The United Nation\u2019s Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network (CTCN) presents the video which introduces the CTCN technical assistance in Colombia.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Colombian Government engaged the CTCN\u0026nbsp;on three technology requests related to adaptation and mitigation. The CTCN facilitates access to quick and practical expertise on climate technologies through its worldwide network of technology experts. Through CTCN, developing countries can access support to achieve their objectives, from identifying technology needs, to implementing technologies and catalysing finance in order to scale up meaningful solutions.\nWatch the video\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/sbp_3667.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-12-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/02\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in media: View on Private Sector: Stage set for climate tech firms","nid":"16272","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-view-private-sector-stage-set-climate-tech-firms","Body":"SciDev.net\nRepresentatives from 190 governments have now gathered in France to thrash out a historic climate change deal. The Paris agreement is set to complete four years of hard negotiating on a global treaty to govern carbon emissions, and will lay the groundwork for how carbon-capping projects will be resourced and funded.\n\u0026nbsp;\nOne major question is how cash-strapped countries can work out what projects to prioritise. Country-specific climate action plans \u2014 or intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) \u2014 look at domestic emissions reductions targets and assess financing, infrastructure and technology gaps. For example, India\u2019s INDC identifies both the country\u2019s massive capacity to use solar power and the funding it needs \u2014 but does not yet have \u2014 to manufacture and install panels.\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cIn a world where carbon capping demands greener infrastructure, and greener infrastructure demands expertise, this space for bringing together governments and companies will be vital\u201d, says\u0026nbsp;Jukka Uosukainen, the director of the\u0026nbsp;CTCN.\nHow do you fill the gaps facing so many countries? Properly allocated North-to-South financing is the main way to do this, and a chief concern for Paris. But technology transfer, knowledge sharing and networking are less politically fraught ways of getting started on cutting emissions and shoring up capacity. This is because they involve links between firms and governments, rather than between governments. Companies that can help countries shift to low-carbon development will be invaluable.\n\u0026nbsp;\nTo find out more about tech transfer and the private sector\u2019s role, I spoke to Jukka Uosukainen, director of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), a UN-hosted organisation and network tasked with \u201cunlocking the power of technology for climate-smart solutions\u201d.\n\u0026nbsp;\nIn a world where carbon capping demands greener infrastructure, and greener infrastructure demands expertise, this space for bringing together governments and companies will be vital, Uosukainen says.\n\u0026nbsp;\nHe describes the CTCN as \u201cthe window to the climate process\u201d because it aims to open avenues to knowledge and expertise that are usually closed to developing countries. It will also speedily evaluate green infrastructure projects. Private sector expertise will be central to this.\n\u0026nbsp;\nFor example, the CTCN has been working with Bhutan on setting up a public transport system based around electric taxis, buses and trains \u2014 an economic and technical challenge given the country\u2019s terrain and elevation. But Bhutan lacks the in-country expertise to do this, so the CTCN is the link to transport engineers around the world. \u201cOthers have more money, but we are the fast mover \u2026 that\u2019s our niche,\u201d Uosukainen says. He adds that he hopes the ease and speed of dealing with the CTCN will attract firms traditionally discouraged by UN bureaucracy.\u0026nbsp;\nThe process begins when a government or university department submits a project request form to the CTCN. It then evaluates the project\u2019s viability in just a few weeks and assesses its needs in just a few months.\n\u0026nbsp;\nFrom the private sector end, companies can apply for free at any time to join the centre\u2019s network. Once they agree to comply with CTCN rules, they can bid on contracts \u2014 such as the Bhutan one \u2014 which come complete with technical and financial evaluations. Bids are subject to UN procurement standards and must fulfil CTCN mission criteria of keeping a country\u2019s sustainable development priorities at the forefront of each project. Such compliance should assuage any fears of unchecked practices or poor accountability. \u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is the nitty-gritty of climate action. In Paris, there are side events dedicated to increasing business involvement in climate. It makes sense to champion the CTCN\u2019s tech transfer process given its ease, its speed and the wide variety of private industries that could do business through it.\n\u0026nbsp;\nMythili Sampathkumar is a freelance journalist based in New York City where she covers the United Nations, international development, climate change, and global trade. You can contact her on @RestlessRani.\nhttp:\/\/www.scidev.net\/global\/climate-change\/analysis-blog\/climate-tech-\u2026\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/sbp_3647.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-12-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/02\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/france\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EFrance\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/bhutan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBhutan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Climate Technology Centre welcomes its 100th Network member: the Vietnam Cleaner Production Centre","nid":"16260","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-technology-centre-welcomes-its-100th-network-member-vietnam-cleaner","Body":"The CTCN welcomed the Vietnam Cleaner Production Centre as its 100th member of a global network comprised of technology experts from civil society, the private sector and research institutions around the world. Over the past year, Network members participated in CTCN Regional Forums, hosted CTCN technology webinars, disseminated their research and case studies via CTCN\u2019s Knowledge Platform, and were selected by CTCN to provide technical assistance at the request of countries.\n\u201cThrough our Network, we bring together a diverse global community of climate technology decision makers, suppliers and financiers to identify barriers to technology transfer, exchange technology experience, and provide technical assistance and capacity building to developing countries\u201d, says CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\nThe CTCN\u0026nbsp; is\u0026nbsp; built\u0026nbsp; on\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; foundation\u0026nbsp; that\u0026nbsp; civil\u0026nbsp; society\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; private\u0026nbsp; sector\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; actively\u0026nbsp; partner\u0026nbsp; with\u0026nbsp; governments\u0026nbsp; to\u0026nbsp; facilitate enhanced action on technology development and transfer.\u0026nbsp;\nHow to join the Network: Simply complete the Network application (available online at ctc-n.org) and submit to ctcn@unep.org.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Climate Technology Centre reviews applications based on applicants\u2019 experience in climate technology policy, capacity building, knowledge sharing and\/or implementation. Network membership is free.\nApproved Network Members are eligible to bid for CTCN technical assistance work which is provided at the request of developing countries.\nMore information about the CTCN Network:\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/network\nOther Network members:\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/network\/network-members\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/energy_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-12-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E12\/01\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"CTCN Consortium","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/viet-nam\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EViet Nam\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Publication: Financing climate technology transfer","nid":"16234","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/publication-financing-climate-technology-transfer","Body":"The paper highlights opportunities to encourage and finance technology transfer in\u0026nbsp;developing countries, informed by the experience of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It presents the lessons from efforts under the UNFCCC.\u0026nbsp;\nPlease download the publication here:\nhttp:\/\/www.odi.org\/publications\/9796-financing-climate-technology-trans\u2026\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0089_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-11-30T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/30\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"CTCN in media: Poor nations seek climate technology from solar power to manure","nid":"13393","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-poor-nations-seek-climate-technology-solar-power-manure","Body":"By Alister Doyle\nOSLO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - With projects including solar power in Mali or energy from cow manure in Ecuador, developing nations are starting to seek green technologies through a U.N. system meant as a building block for a global deal on climate change next month.\nMany developing nations want guarantees that rich countries will provide more technology, along with far more finance, to help unlock a U.N. deal to slow global warming at a Nov. 30-Dec. 11 summit in Paris.\nTechnology will \u0022play a key role in the implementation of the 2015 agreement\u0022 due in Paris, Kunihiko Shimada, chair of the U.N. Technology Executive Committee which guides policy, said.\nA U.N. Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), giving free advice and assistance, started in 2014 and now has 57 requests for help, up from 22 a year ago.\nAmong those requests, Ecuador asked in September for an anaerobic digester which can turn cow manure into biogas to reduce greenhouse gases in the western Santo Domingo region. Cows are a big sources of methane, a greenhouse gas.\nLast month, Mali asked for help to build a 3 megawatt solar power plant using mirrors that concentrate the sun\u0027s rays. \u0022This technology is mature,\u0022 it said, noting similar plants were in the Mojave desert in the United States and in southern Spain.\nOther requests include an Iranian plan to build a desalination plant for sea water, partly to help offset reduced rainfall, and an early warning system in the Dominican Republic to give alerts about storms and other disasters.\n\u0022It\u0027s an important signal before Paris that countries are applying for support: it\u0027s both symbolic and builds trust,\u0022 said Shane Tomlinson, a senior research fellow at the Chatham House think-tank.\nCountries submit requests to the CTCN that are examined by experts who help contacts with funding agencies and companies. Most requests are at preliminary stages. None have yet been completed.\nShimada said the U.N. technology mechanism was seeking tighter links with banks and other sources of finance, such as the U.N.\u0027s Green Climate Fund. Investment needs were likely to be hundreds of billions of dollars a year.\nJennifer Morgan, of the World Resources Institute think-tank, said guarantees of new technology were vital to convince developing nations that they would benefit from a Paris accord.\n\u0022It will build developing nations\u0027 confidence to do more\u0022 to combat climate change at home, she said. (Reporting By Alister Doyle; Editing by Janet Lawrence)\n\u00a9 Thomson Reuters 2015 All rights reserved\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/832-338918_c.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-11-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/26\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecuador\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcuador\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mali-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMali\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/lpg-and-lng-household-and-commercial-cooking-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELPG and LNG for household and commercial cooking\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/early-warning-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEarly warning systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/dominican-republic-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDominican Republic\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"A Knowledge Platform on Solar Water Heating Technologies","nid":"13375","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/knowledge-platform-solar-water-heating-technologies","Body":"UNEP and the International Copper Association launched a comprehensive knowledge platform (knowledge management web portal- KM web portal) for solar thermal professionals and stakeholders: www.solarthermalworld.org. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe \u0022Global Solar Water Heating Market Transformation and Strengthening Initiative\u0022 (GSWH Project) is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and co-financed by the International Copper Association, with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as the co-executing agencies. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe main goal of the initiative is to accelerate the global commercialization and sustainable market transformation of solar water heating (SWH), thereby reducing the current use of electricity and fossil fuels for hot water preparation. It builds on the encouraging market development rates already achieved in some GEF programme countries and seeks to further expand the market in other countries with good SWH potential where the prerequisites for market uptake appear to exist by creating the conditions for a solar water heating market uptake and establishing the political, legislative, and financial regulatory frameworks to implement Solar based water heating national programmes in different countries. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\nSolarthermalworld.org is global knowledge management web portal for solar thermal professionals. It offers the latest news and background information on the development of the international solar thermal sector. Key areas include among others: news and trends, incentive programmes, policies, technological trends and market analyses.\nIf you wish to receive news on a regular basis, you can subscribe to the Solarthermalworld.org newsletter for free. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\nThe website is based around three \u0027axes\u0027: \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n- Pillars for Market Success (awareness raising, finance and incentives, policy, certification and standards, and training and education)\n- Market Sectors of solar thermal technology, and\n- 5 continents search facility, by geographic location \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\nTo access tools and knowledge products on solar water heating technologies developed by the GSWH project: \u0026nbsp;http:\/\/solarthermalworld.org\/taxonomy\/term\/53161 \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nMore about the Global Solar Water Heating Market Transformation and Strengthening Initiative (GSWH): http:\/\/solarthermalworld.org\/node\/23471 \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\nResults of the GSWH project in Albania, Chile, India, Lebanon and Mexico: http:\/\/solarthermalworld.org\/content\/country-programs-results\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/image_1.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-11-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/24\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Success Story: Helping Ecuador Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Boost Energy Access","nid":"13335","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/success-story-helping-ecuador-reduce-greenhouse-gases-and-boost-energy-access","Body":"With the help of the Technology Mechanism, Ecuador is planning to reduce greenhouse gases and boost energy security. The Latin American country has identified that waste-to-energy technologies such as anaerobic digesters, which converts animal waste into biogas, can play a key role in reducing emissions and bringing energy to those most in need.\u0026nbsp;\nIdentification of this opportunity became concrete when Ecuador undertook a UNFCCC technology needs assessment between 2009-2012, through which the country identified its key technology needs and priorities with regards to climate change. Through the assessment the country also developed action plans for implementing its technology needs. In determining its most needed technologies, Ecuador put emphasis on identifying technologies that had co-benefits for its communities. The country\u2019s aim was to identify technologies that could reduce greenhouse gases, alleviate poverty generate employment and therefore reduce the vulnerability of its most remote communities. As an outcome from the technology needs assessment, Ecuador identified the potential that anaerobic digesters could play in meeting these goals.\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN to the rescue\n\u0026nbsp;\nTo translate this priority into reality, Ecuador turned to the implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism: the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The CTCN provides free technical assistance to developing countries on climate technology issues, supporting them to accelerate the implementation of low-emission and climate-resilient national projects.\u0026nbsp;\nIn September 2015, Ecuador sent a request to the CTCN for support to prepare an action plan which will help the country to implement the waste-to-energy technology in the national province of Santo Domingo, in the country\u2019s north. Together, the CTCN and Ecuador will work to develop this action plan with the aim of implementing projects and reducing emissions in the near future. Over the long term, Ecuador plans for the technology to be scaled-up and replicated through-out the country, bringing energy to unconnected rural communities. It identified that an additional co-benefit of converting such waste to energy will be less animal runoff into rivers and streams, supporting the regeneration of clean water supplies to the local farmers.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe TEC is supporting countries to identify good planning practices\n\u0026nbsp;\nEcuador\u2019s request to develop a national roadmap or action plan for implementing waste-to-energy technologies fits with the findings of the Technology Mechanism\u2019s policy arm, the Technology Executive Committee (TEC).\u0026nbsp;\nThe TEC analyses policy issues and provides recommendations that support country efforts to enhance climate technology development and transfer. In 2013, after a detailed analysis of the value of roadmaps, the TEC noted that roadmaps may improve planning processes and help countries to transform the results of their technology needs assessments into actions. It also noted that sound planning practices, such as roadmaps, are essential for securing funding for climate technology development and transfer projects and ensuring their successful implementation.\u0026nbsp;\nIn 2015 the TEC undertook work on distributed renewable energy technologies, such as anaerobic digestion, and noted that such technologies deliver electricity services in areas that cannot be supplied by centralized grids. Additionally, they provide co-benefits to all communities, such as enhanced energy security, reduced local air pollution and reduced dependence on imported fossil fuels. It also noted that more assistance and technology improvement may be needed to enable renewable systems to cope with intermittency in a cost-effective manner.\n\u0026nbsp;\nFrom manure to megawatts, a South African case study\n\u0026nbsp;\nA biogas plant in the South African town of Bronkhorstspruit highlights the potential of Ecuador\u2019s efforts, and demonstrates the opportunity for replicating and scaling-up this low emission technology. Using a technology, the plant converts the waste of tens of thousands of cattle into electricity. Through the work of the Technology Mechanism, Ecuador is planning to have a similar impact at the national level with its waste-to-energy plants in the near future.\u0026nbsp;\nEcuador is not the only developing country to undertake a technology needs assessment, utilizing the CTCN\u2019s services or drawing on the TEC\u2019s work. For a list of countries which have sent requests to the CTCN, click here.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Technology Mechanism\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe Technology Mechanism supports country efforts to accelerate and enhance action on climate change. It helps countries to develop and transfer climate technologies so that they can effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the adverse effects of the changing climate. The Mechanism consists of two complementary bodies that work together to achieve its objective: the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). Find out more information about the Technology Mechanism here.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ecuador2.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-11-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/18\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecuador\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcuador\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN at COP21 Paris","nid":"13312","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-cop21-paris","Body":"This year marks the second full year of CTCN operations. During CoP21,\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;Centre will share details on its\u0026nbsp;progress and trends in technology transfer\u0026nbsp;in terms of\u0026nbsp;bridging gaps\u0026nbsp;between\u0026nbsp;countries\u0027\u0026nbsp;technology planning and the\u0026nbsp;innovators and financiers\u0026nbsp;implementing technology solutions.\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is mandated by the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC to promote the accelerated development and transfer of climate technologies at the request of developing countries for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development together with partners.\nWe invite you to join the CTCN at following side events. You can also follow CTCN through social media (www.facebook.com\/UNFCCC.CTCN\u0026amp;nbsp; https:\/\/twitter.com\/UNFCCC_CTCN) during CoP21 for regular updates.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/audience_img_2005_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-11-12T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/12\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Learning Brief. Introduction to Ecosystem-based Adaptation","nid":"13302","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/learning-brief-introduction-ecosystem-based-adaptation","Body":"United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) presents a series of briefs as part of the UNEP-UNDP-IUCN EbA Mountain Project partnership and work from project countries - Uganda, Nepal and Peru. \u0026nbsp;The content draws on lessons generated by the broader global EbA community of practice. Please find the first brief below.\n\nThe briefs are designed for practitioners, including local government representatives, civil society organizations and other actors working on climate change issues.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/b6dd5ff68d44f656bb9fbcf17bb11a41ba1cd189e9a4d8a678pimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-11-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/11\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uganda-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUganda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nepal-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENepal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/peru\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPeru\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Incubator Programme: Guinea holds national consultations","nid":"13290","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-incubator-programme-guinea-holds-national-consultations","Body":"In the context of the CTCN Incubator Programme, Guinea conducted national consultations to identify and develop requests to the CTCN. Convened by the NDE for Guinea, 20 national stakeholders representing a diverse range of sectors, as well as private sector representatives and focal points of other UNFCCC mechanisms brainstormed on national priorities related to climate technologies and identified possible requests for technical assistance which will be further elaborated and submitted to the CTCN in the coming weeks.\u0026nbsp;\nThe consultations were organized with the support of ENDA, CTCN Consortium Partner implementing the Incubator in Western African countries.\u0026nbsp;\nThe Incubator Programme is designed to help Least Developed Countries (LDCs) best benefit from CTCN technical assistance by providing tailored support in identifying technology priorities and developing technical assistance requests within the context of existing national strategies in order to catalyse actions on climate technologies.\nPicture Gallery from Guinea.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/rip_guinee_workshop_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-11-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/09\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/guinea-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGuinea\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Vacancy Announcement: Climate Technology Manager in Copenhagen Secretariat","nid":"13289","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/vacancy-announcement-climate-technology-manager-copenhagen-secretariat","Body":"The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)\u0026nbsp;with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is co-lead in the hosting and management of the Climate \u0026nbsp;Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The mission of the CTCN, the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology\u0026nbsp;Mechanism, is to stimulate technology cooperation and to enhance the development and transfer of technologies to\u0026nbsp;\ndeveloping countries. The CTCN assists developing country Parties at their request, building or strengthening their capacity to\u0026nbsp;prepare and implement technology projects that span the technology transfer continuum. The CTCN supports public and\u0026nbsp;private sector action on mitigation and adaptation, enhancing low emissions and climate-resilient development in a manner\u0026nbsp;consistent with the capabilities and priorities of countries. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\nThe incumbent of the post reports directly to the first reporting officer, the Unit Chief of PTC\/ENE\/CPN, second reporting\u0026nbsp;officer, the Director of PTC\/ENE, and operates under the supervision of the CTCN Director and works in close coordination\u0026nbsp;with the Project Manager at UNIDO HQ. \u0026nbsp;The post of Climate Technology Manager is based at the Climate Technology Centre\u0026nbsp;in Copenhagen, Denmark.\u0026nbsp;\nMain Functions\nProject management and administration: \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Provide technical and strategic assistance for the CTCN activities, including planning, monitoring, and external relations, and\u0026nbsp;ensuring quality control of the support services and activities. \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Identify opportunities for offering targeted support for low carbon technology transfer actions. \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Provide hands-on support to developing countries in the areas of CTC technology request design, management and\u0026nbsp;planning, implementation, information management, monitoring, and impact assessment, through direct contact and\u0026nbsp;communications with Nationally Designated Entities (NDEs). \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Conduct a preliminary appraisal of the CTCN requests for technical assistance received from NDEs, taking into account the\u0026nbsp;CTCN scope and the prioritization criteria approved by the Advisory Board. \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Refine requests in close consultation with NDEs, request clarification and any needed additional information from NDEs. \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Identify suitable experts\/organizations (including consortium partners and network members) to respond to country requests\u0026nbsp;and support developing countries on technology transfer for low carbon and climate resilient development. \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Work with NDEs and other host country institutions, as well as with a team of experts to develop response plans and relevant\u0026nbsp;Terms of Reference (TORs). \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Coordinate the necessary procurement process and related contractual arrangements in order to set up the quick response\u0026nbsp;assistance and\/or the response projects. \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Coordinate the work of consultants, partners and sub-contractors, review intermediary outputs, documents and reports,\u0026nbsp;ensure the timely delivery of expected outputs, and effective synergy among the various sub-contracted activities. \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Monitor the timely delivery of high quality responses from solicitation of appropriate services from consortium partners and\u0026nbsp;Network members. \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Capture and ensure the dissemination of lessons learned and results achieved, linking with the CTCN Knowledge\u0026nbsp;Management System, and reporting requirements. \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Contribute to communication efforts related to the technical assistance delivered by the CTCN by providing specific inputs. \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Ensure that individual projects are managed through the project cycle including Monitoring and Evaluation Tools (M\u0026amp;E),\u0026nbsp;secure additional technical oversight where necessary. \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Contribute to further develop and streamline procedures to deal with CTCN requests for technical assistance. \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Contribute to the reporting requirements on CTCN activities, including substantive achievements and financial performance. \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Coordinate activities related to budget and funding through programme\/project preparation and submissions, progress\u0026nbsp;reports, and financial statements and prepare related documents\/reports. \u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 Perform other relevant assignments that may be assigned from time to time.\n\u0026nbsp;\nCore Competencies:\nCore values: integrity; professionalism; respect for diversity. \u0026nbsp;\nCore competencies: results orientation and accountability; planning and organizing; communication and trust; team orientation;\u0026nbsp;client orientation; organizational development and innovation.\nMinimum Requirements\nEducation:\nUniversity - Master\u0027s degree or equivalent, Engineering - \u0026nbsp;technology, environmental science, external relations, or related area.\nUNIDO Languages:\nEnglish (Fluent), Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.\nField of Expertise:\nA minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in environment, engineering, technology, international\u0026nbsp;development, climate change or a related field, of which at least five years spent in relevant national or international institutions\u0026nbsp;dealing with climate change adaptation and mitigation issues, technology development, deployment and transfer. Experience\u0026nbsp;within the UN system on climate change and technology transfer and experience in working with governments in developing\u0026nbsp;countries is desirable. Familiarity with modalities, policies and processes practiced by international agencies, financing\u0026nbsp;\ninstitutions, NGOs, government agencies, and international private sector organizations.\nAll applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System.\u0026nbsp;Closing Date: 25 November 2015\nVisit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply: www.unido.org\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0015_2_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-11-06T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/06\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/international-trade\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EInternational trade\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN in media: Support for climate technology in the balance as Paris conference nears","nid":"13288","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-media-support-climate-technology-balance-paris-conference-nears","Body":"Eco-Business\nBy Stephen Minas\u0026nbsp;\nNegotiators at Paris will have to determine the shape and ambition of support for the development and transfer of clean technologies such as renewable energy and energy efficiency, says King\u0027s College London research fellow Stephen Minas.\n\u2018There is no Plan B, there is no miracle\u2019. French climate change ambassador Laurence Tubiana\u2019s reminder to national delegates, midway through a fraught final negotiating session before the Paris climate summit, deserves some attention. Climate diplomacy can deliver progress but it is not in the miracle business.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe October session of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) talks left most difficult decisions on the table, including in the vital area of technology development and transfer. However, new reports on both national climate action plans and the UNFCCC\u2019s technology initiatives illustrate substantial momentum for action that the Paris deal can build upon.\n\u0026nbsp;\nBonn talks dogged by reiteration of party positions, recriminations\u0026nbsp;\nThe weeklong UNFCCC negotiating in October in Bonn was the final opportunity for diplomats to settle on a draft agreement text for ministers to consider in Paris. The session (summarized in IISD\u2019s comprehensive report) began with widespread objections to a draft prepared by the negotiation\u2019s co-chairs, which streamlined previous drafts. At the insistence of the G77 and China group and other parties, a work-plan for parties to make \u2018surgical additions\u2019 and negotiate the text was abandoned.\n\u0026nbsp;\nInstead, the negotiation reverted to the insertion by parties of large portions of favored text back into the draft. Spin-off groups on different topics (e.g. mitigation, finance and adaptation) worked to clarify options, with parties too often restating existing positions rather than engaging with each others\u2019 proposals. The negotiation was also held up by running recriminations over process. Ultimately, the session resulted in a much-expanded draft agreement.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe competing options of the draft article on technology development and transfer reflect the fault-lines of the overall negotiation, including climate finance and the nature and degree of differentiated responsibilities between developed and developing countries.\n\u0026nbsp;\nFor example, India reinserted a paragraph that would require developed countries to provide finance to address \u2018barriers\u2019 created by intellectual property rights, including through the Green Climate Fund.\n\u0026nbsp;\nOther matters that must wait to be resolved at Paris include whether there will be a \u2018global goal\u2019 on technology, whether the existing UN Technology Mechanism will be retained and perhaps strengthened and whether parties will be called upon to improve domestic enabling environments for climate technology.\n\u0026nbsp;\nINDCs show progress, challenge negotiators\n\u0026nbsp;\nOn Friday the UNFCCC secretariat released its synthesis report of intended national determined contributions (INDCs). INDCs are pledges of post-2020 climate action submitted to the UNFCCC by governments. Coming a week after the conclusion of the Bonn talks, the report disclosed significant \u2013 thought inadequate \u2013 progress on planning to prevent dangerous climate change.\n\u0026nbsp;\nCompared to pre-2020 policies, in the INDCs the number of countries accepting absolute, business-as-usual, intensity or peaking-year quantified emissions targets more than doubled to 127. UNFCCC executive secretary Christiana Figueres said that the INDCs \u2018have the capability of limiting the forecast temperature rise to around 2.7 degrees Celsius by 2100, by no means enough but a lot lower than the estimated four, five, or more degrees of warming projected by many prior to the INDCs\u2019.\n\u0026nbsp;\nClimate technology features prominently in the synthesis report. Both renewable energy and energy efficiency were highlighted in \u2018many\u2019 INDCs. Renewables actions included feed-in tariffs, investment programmes and grid infrastructure upgrades. Energy efficiency actions included smart grids and energy conservation standards. \u2018A few\u2019 countries opted to include quantified renewable energy targets.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe increased ambition within INDCs is a challenge to negotiators crafting the Paris deal, with many parties calling for enhanced cooperation to enable them to implement their INDCs. In the report, the UNFCCC notes that it provides the framework for \u2018delivering the necessary support to Parties for implementing their INDCs and could enhance its catalytic role in this regard\u2019, including through the Technology Mechanism.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe Technology Mechanism was established in 2010 in order to facilitate technology development and transfer in support of climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Technology Mechanism has a \u2018policy arm\u2019, the Technology Executive Committee, and an \u2018implementation arm\u2019, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), which provides technical assistance to developing countries.\n\u0026nbsp;\nIn its recommendations to the negotiators at Paris, the Technology Executive Committee calls on countries to develop strong enabling environments, including clear legal frameworks, to facilitate technology finance and investment.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe CTCN is an interesting mechanism for enabling climate technology uptake. As a young institution encompassing both public and private institutions, it is an example of the greater use of networks in contemporary diplomacy.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe Technology Mechanism\u2019s annual report shows that, since becoming fully operational in December 2013, the CTCN has engaged with fifty requests for technical assistance from thirty developing countries, including a number of multi-country requests. The requests, covering both climate mitigation and adaptation, relate to technology needs in a broad range of sectors, including energy, transport and agriculture.\n\u0026nbsp;\nParis to determine climate technology support\n\u0026nbsp;\nUltimately, the negotiators at Paris will have to determine the shape and ambition of support for technology development and transfer under the climate convention. The role of existing institutions, including the network-centric CTCN, will be considered.\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe Paris conference will be the culmination of a multi-year process well captured by Max Weber\u2019s description of politics as \u2018a strong and slow boring of hard boards\u2019. It\u2019s not cited as often, but Weber went on to observe that politics \u2018requires passion as well as perspective\u2019. If the passion is not in doubt, the perspective to achieve meaningful progress on climate action, including technology development and transfer, will continue to be tested.\n\u0026nbsp;\nStephen Minas is a research fellow at the Transnational Law Institute, King\u2019s College London. This piece was written exclusively for Eco-Business.\nhttp:\/\/www.eco-business.com\/opinion\/support-for-climate-technology-in-t\u2026\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/yeuezxwydlfyjuiitqlhhwsxqzez_bogpdis275j3e8.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-11-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/04\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/smart-grid-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESmart grid\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Regional Forum for the Caribbean","nid":"13280","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-regional-forum-caribbean","Body":"The\u0026nbsp;CTCN Regional Forum for the Caribbean took place in Barbados,\u0026nbsp;28\u0026nbsp;-\u0026nbsp;30 October 2015.\nThe CTCN conducts a series of Regional Fora to provide opportunities for NDEs and Network Members to meet and\u0026nbsp;discuss some of the key issues of the CTCN and share experiences. Participants discuss linking CTCN technical assistance with financial mechanisms and institutions that are relevant to Climate Technologies, and identify matchmaking opportunities, share experiences on the use of CTCN Technical Assistance and ideas for national and regional requests, and receive an update the CTCN Knowledge Management System.\nEvent Photo Gallery\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ctcn_bdos_2015-7913_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-11-02T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/02\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/barbados-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBarbados\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Study: The Role of Technical Assistance in Mobilizing Climate Finance \u2013 Insights From GIZ Programs","nid":"13269","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/study-role-technical-assistance-mobilizing-climate-finance-insights-giz","Body":"CTCN Consortium Partner Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)\u0026nbsp; together with Climate Policy Initiative prepared the study on the role of technical assistance and how such assistance may help mobilize investment for climate change.\nThe document can be downloaded here:\nhttp:\/\/climatepolicyinitiative.org\/publication\/the-role-of-technical-as\u2026;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/technicalassistance.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-10-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/28\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/viet-nam\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EViet Nam\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mexico\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMexico\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/coastal-zoning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECoastal zoning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/indonesia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndonesia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/europe\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEurope\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/brazil\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBrazil\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Regional Forum for Latin America","nid":"13256","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-regional-forum-latin-america","Body":"The CTCN hosts a\u0026nbsp;Regional Forum for NDEs from Latin America and spanish-speaking Caribbean countries on 26-28 October in San Jose, Costa Rica.\nPicture gallery from the event.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0056_0.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-10-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/27\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/costa-rica\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECosta Rica\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"ECREEE and UN Women launch \u20ac5 Million Investments Facility in West Africa","nid":"13254","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ecreee-and-un-women-launch-5-million-investments-facility-west-africa","Body":"CTCN National Designated Entity of Senegal Professor Issakha Youm represented CTCN at the press conference, where the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy \u0026amp; Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), a Climate Technology Network member, and UN Women launched the 5 million euro gender-responsive investments facility in West Africa. Professor Youm expressed the importance of facilitating technology transfer for women and the climate.\u0026nbsp;\nThe ECOW-GEN Facility is a small grant facility which aims to provide technical and financial support to upscale the deployment of projects that simultaneously promote gender equality and improve energy access in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region. The Facility will run from June 2016 \u2013 2019, and will operates through three components:\n\nThe ECOWAS Women\u2019s Business Fund;\nThe Women\u2019s Technical Exchange program; and\nWomen\u2019s Economic Empowerment through Energy for Productive Uses.\n\nFor more information, please see the attached ECOW-GEN Facility Programme Document or visit.\nRelated media coverage:\n\n\nECREEE, UN WOMEN, partners launch 5 million euro gender-responsive investments facility\n\n\nLe CEREEC et l\u2019ONU-Femmes lancent UN fonds de 5 millions d\u2019euros\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/22125768652_8e9d02e7ab_b.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-10-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/26\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Experts Develop Recommendations for Gender-Responsive Climate Action","nid":"12946","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/experts-develop-recommendations-gender-responsive-climate-action","Body":"Expert Group Meeting: Implementing Gender-Responsive Climate Action for Sustainable Development\nBonn, Germany 14-16 October, 2015\nStakeholders and practitioners representing\u0026nbsp;academia, climate finance bodies, governments\/parties, women\u2019s organizations, and the UN system are meeting in Bonn\u0026nbsp;to emphasize the interlinkages of climate change and gender equality, in order to contribute\u0026nbsp;to the implementation\u0026nbsp;of the Lima Work Programme\u0026nbsp;on Gender and to the achievement of the following\u0026nbsp;Sustainable Development Goals: \u0026nbsp;\n\n\nGoal 1 (\u201cEnd poverty in all its forms everywhere\u201d)\n\n\nGoal 5 (\u201cAchieve gender equality and empower all women and girls\u201d), and\n\n\nGoal 13 (\u201cTake urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts\u201d).\n\n\nExperts are also\u0026nbsp;discussing the\u0026nbsp;status of, and identifying good\u0026nbsp;practices and practical approaches to, the implementation of gender-related\u0026nbsp;mandates\u0026nbsp;and decisions in UNFCCC processes and mechanisms. These include: Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs), the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the Global Environment Facility (GEF).\nThe Expert Group Meeting builds on the in-session Workshop\u0026nbsp;on\u0026nbsp; Gender-Responsive Mitigation Action and Technology Transfer Development, held\u0026nbsp; in Bonn, in June 2015, during the forty-second session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI), and is\u0026nbsp;organized by UN Women,\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;Department of Economic and Social Affairs\u0026nbsp;of the United Nations Secretariat\u0026nbsp;(UN DESA), and the Secretariat of the United\u0026nbsp;Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC Secretariat).\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/genderbonn.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-10-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/29\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/germany\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGermany\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN secondment programme now accepting applications for Spring 2016","nid":"12943","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-secondment-programme-now-accepting-applications-spring-2016","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) launched its\u0026nbsp;Secondment Programme\u0026nbsp;by welcoming its first two participants, from the\u0026nbsp;Carbon Trust\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;ENDA Energie, to the CTCN Secretariat in Copenhagen. The next round of the CTCN Secondment Programme is planned for the spring of 2016,\u0026nbsp;the application deadline is\u0026nbsp;1 November 2015.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Interested candidates can read more\u0026nbsp;here.\n\u0022This initiative reflects CTCN\u2019s approach to partnering for sustainable change. We are very glad to have Adriana and Abdou here, who actively participate in the strategic and operational work of the CTCN, while enhancing their understanding of climate technology implementation and knowledge transfer, bringing their perspectives into our daily work\u0022, said CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen.\nThe secondees actively engage in the CTCN\u2019s three main service areas (providing technical assistance, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities on climate technologies) during their secondment with CTCN. At the same time, they share their technical and regional expertise with the CTCN Secretariat and strengthen linkages between the CTCN and their \u201chome\u201d institutions.\nAbdou Diop is a Project Manager in Energy Efficiency at ENDA (a CTCN Consortium Partner based in Senegal). Mr. Diop has significant experience in West African renewable energy and energy\u0026nbsp; efficiency\u0026nbsp; policies, as well as the implementation\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; energy\u0026nbsp; efficiency\u0026nbsp; initiatives, including efficient\u0026nbsp; lighting-electricity\u0026nbsp; supply; efficient cooking; standards and labels; energy efficiency in buildings; and sustainable energy financing. \u0026nbsp;\nAdriana Carvallo is an Innovation Associate at the Carbon Trust (a CTCN Network member headquartered in the United Kingdom with offices in Mexico, China, South Africa and the United States). In her work at the Carbon Trust, Adriana has provided incubation support to a range of clean technology start-ups and SMEs to help them commercialise their technology. Adriana has also developed economic models and quantitative analysis to help the governments of Mexico and Colombia to prioritise low carbon technologies and has provided policy recommendations to unlock the deployment of these technologies.\nThe Secondment programme aims to foster knowledge transfer among the CTCN and its partner institutions and thereby enhance international cooperation on technologies for climate change adaptation and mitigation.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/dsc_0890.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-10-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/19\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/senegal-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESenegal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mexico\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMexico\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/united-kingdom-great-britain-and-northern-ireland\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/china\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/south-africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESouth Africa\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"13% of CTCN Technical Assistance Requests - from South-East Asia","nid":"12923","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/13-ctcn-technical-assistance-requests-south-east-asia","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) National Designated Entity (NDE) for Thailand, Mr. Surachai Sathitkunarat, organized a national meeting of stakeholders to raise awareness of opportunities to utilise the services of the UN\u2019s global network for climate technology solutions -\u0026nbsp;the CTCN.\n\u0022CTCN is a UN-led network of technology experts that facilitates the transfer of climate technologies at the request of developing countries for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development. We are already implementing many projects all over the world. Launched in 2014, the countries of South-East Asia are already starting to make use of the collaborative opportunities provided by CTCN. \u0026nbsp;To date, 13% of technical assistance request have been submitted by South-East Asian countries. We would like to encourage the stakeholders to submit more requests, and to join the Climate Technology Network in order to raise their company\u2019s or institution\u2019s global visibility and gain access to new markets\u0022, - says director of the CTCN, \u0026nbsp;Jukka Uosukainen.\nThe event was organized by the National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office in Thailand. According to Parimita Mohanty, CTCN coordinator for Asia Pacific Region, there are currently six projects under implementation in East Asia. Indonesia submitted two requests related to adaptation (integrated river and coastal management toward sustainable giant sea wall technology in Jakarta and developing the Ciliwung watershed management) and three on mitigation (development of ocean current watershed management, development of integrated carbon measurements methodology on peatlands and the development of anaerobic digester technology \u0026nbsp;for palm oil EFB waste in Indonesia). Vietnam is implementing one project on mitigation (bio-waste minimization and valorization for low carbon production in rice sector).\u0026nbsp;\nRequests can be made by any type of entity (academic, NGO, local\/national government, private sector) to their national NDE. The request application is only a few pages long, and requests can range across numerous areas (agriculture, disaster prevention, energy efficiency, industry, transportation, and waste management, to name a few):\nhttp:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/submit-request\nMore pictures:\nhttps:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/news-media\/galleries\/national-meeting-stakeholder\u2026\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/tlywbubwrmyep8k_qafderxrap_ibb6-mbr5fzpoeri.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-10-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/08\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/breakwaters-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBreakwaters\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/coastal-zoning-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECoastal zoning\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/indonesia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndonesia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/sea-walls-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESea walls\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/viet-nam\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EViet Nam\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Publicaci\u00f3n: Buenas pr\u00e1cticas para el dise\u00f1o e implementaci\u00f3n de sistemas nacionales de monitoreo para la adaptaci\u00f3n al cambio clim\u00e1tico","nid":"12889","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/publicaci-n-buenas-pr-cticas-para-el-dise-o-e-implementaci-n-de-sistemas","Body":"CTCN, UNEP DTU Partnership and CATIE have launched a new publication \u2018Good practice in Designing and Implementing National Monitoring Systems for Adaptation to Climate Change\u2019 in Spanish:\u0026nbsp;Buenas pr\u00e1cticas para el dise\u00f1o e implementaci\u00f3n de sistemas nacionales de monitoreo para la adaptaci\u00f3n al cambio clim\u00e1tico.\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/publicationspanish.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-10-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/05\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/monitoring-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMonitoring systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/argentina\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EArgentina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/honduras\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHonduras\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nepal-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENepal\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/costa-rica\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECosta Rica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mozambique-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMozambique\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Climate Neutral Now: New UN Initiative to Drive More Voluntary Action to Combat Climate Change","nid":"6306","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-neutral-now-new-un-initiative-drive-more-voluntary-action-combat","Body":"The United Nations (UN) is\u0026nbsp; calling on businesses and individuals to reduce their climate footprints with the launch of a new initiative, Climate Neutral Now. The world is currently on track to exceed the two degree average warming limit needed to avoid catastrophic climate change. As well as action by governments, voluntary action by business and individuals is needed to ensure we get on track to avoid the worst of climate change and transition to climate neutrality by the second-half of the 21st century.\nThe Climate Neutral Now initiative urges individuals, companies and governments to:\n\nMeasure their climate footprint\nReduce their greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible\nOffset what they cannot reduce using UN-certified emissions reductions\n\nClimate Neutral Now provides a simple UN certified method for acting, as well as ways to support that action through an online portal.\nChristiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) said: \u0022Climate neutrality is a long term vision of the world we want this century and backed by science. The new universal agreement to be inked in Paris this December at COP21 needs to be a springboard to that future. It is going to require action today and tomorrow and everyone needs to get on board-- from governments and corporations to cities, regions and individuals\u0022.\n\u0022I\u0027ve already pledged to personally become Climate Neutral Now and invite you to join me in measuring, reducing and offsetting your emissions. Over time the need for offsets is going to decline as energy systems become ever more low carbon, healthy ecosystems like forests expand and we arrive at a climate neutral world in the second half of the century. Climate change will affect everyone, yet everyone can effect positive change starting today and beginning now,\u0022 she added.\nThe initiative includes a new online platform that anyone can use which makes it easy to quickly select from a range of UN verified emissions reductions for offsetting. It also links to organisations that can provide businesses with climate footprint measurement and reduction advice and support. All of the projects providing offsets through the new online platform contribute to sustainable development in the developing world as well as reducing global emissions.\nActor and Climate Neutral Now supporter Edward Norton said: \u0022We all need to take personal responsibility to combat the threat of climate change. Join me in the Climate Neutral Now initiative to reduce the impact of climate change and offset carbon emissions. Help protect the ecosystems that sustain biodiversity and save the livelihoods of billions of people around the world.\u0022\nOffsetting is a positive way of reducing global emissions while also benefiting the developing world that complements direct emission reductions. Climate Neutral Now offers Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) which are drawn from the UN Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). The offsets generate revenue for projects and programmes, of which the CDM has more than 7,900 in 107 developing countries.\nThe verification system that the UN has now put in place ensures that all offsets sold represent genuine emission reductions. Indeed, recent research conducted by Imperial College London shows that every tonne of CO2 offset via the CDM not only funds GHG reductions, but can deliver up to $664 in additional economic, social and environmental benefits. Through the CDM more than 1.6 billion tons of carbon emissions have been avoided globally through carbon offsetting, whilst simultaneously benefiting the developing world.\nThe role of businesses in tackling climate change has never been more important. As one of the major contributors of carbon emissions, responsible businesses and organisations need to measure, reduce and offset their emissions. Already, the UN has seen a number of high profile businesses including Microsoft, Sony, the adidas Group and Marks \u0026amp; Spencer\u2019s, pledge their support as well as numerous SMEs and business associations.\nRob Bernard, Chief Environmental Strategist, Microsoft Corporation said: \u0022Microsoft believes that companies \u2013 and particularly information technology companies - have an important role to play in reducing carbon emissions. In 2012, this belief led our company to set an ambitious goal to be 100 percent carbon neutral. We have accomplished this by boosting efficiencies, investing in renewable energy and funding a carbon offset program. We are supporting Climate Neutral Now because we believe in the power of accountability and have witnessed the transformative nature of carbon offset projects and sustainable community development, particularly in emerging nations.\u0022\nAbout Climate Neutral Now\nClimate Neutral Now is part of the UNFCCC and is intended to help more individuals and organisations measure, reduce and offset their climate footprints.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/climateneutralnow.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-09-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/24\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"UNFCCC Secretariat and CTCN launch support for NAMA Preparation","nid":"5777","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/unfccc-secretariat-and-ctcn-launch-support-nama-preparation","Body":"UNFCCC Secretariat and CTCN launch support for NAMA Preparation\nThe UNFCCC secretariat and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) are collaborating to provide tailor made technical assistance for the preparation of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) in developing countries.\nBoth organizations view this initiative as an exciting opportunity to significantly increase the potential contribution that developing countries can make to climate action by building their own clean energy futures with adequate support.\nThe result of the collaboration will be that the NAMA registry will play a more prominent role in highlighting those NAMAs which are ready to move from concept to the preparation phase. To maximize this opportunity, the UNFCCC secretariat is currently contacting each developing country\u2019s representative and offering guidance as to how best to access the CTCN\u2019s support for NAMA preparation. The CTCN has decided to make use of the information available in the registry when considering recipients for support.\nHowever, this CTCN and UNFCCC secretariat initiative not only looks at NAMAs already submitted to the registry, but also invites developing countries to submit NAMA concepts to the registry in order to access the support offered. The support will be channeled to NAMAs through the CTCN Designated National Entities (NDE) of each applying country.\nThe CTCN is an implementation arm of the Technology Mechanism hosted by UNEP and UNIDO. It promotes the acceleration of environmentally sound plans for low carbon and climate resilient development through the provision of technology solutions, capacity building and advice on policy, legal and regulatory frameworks tailored to the needs of individual countries. The CTCN does not provide funding directly to countries, but instead supports the provision of technical assistance and capacity building provided by global experts. In some cases the CTCN can additionally play a matchmaking role with funding sources.\nThe NAMA registry was launched in Oct 2013. As a public online platform developed by the UNFCCC secretariat it allows developing countries to record NAMAs alongside international support required. The registry facilitates the matching of NAMAs with support by also recording information on support offered by various countries and organizations. To date, the NAMA registry contains 43 NAMAs seeking support for preparation which could potentially benefit from the CTCN\u2019s package of services. All the information related to this new CTCN source of support available, can be accessed here. More background information on NAMAs and the registry is available here.\n\u0026nbsp;\nFor further information please contact\nGopal Joshi, UNFCCC NAMA Registry. GJoshi@unfccc.int\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/mongolia_resize.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-09-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/19\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Climate organizations call for renewed efforts to communicate climate change knowledge and spur action","nid":"5775","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-organizations-call-renewed-efforts-communicate-climate-change","Body":"Climate organizations call for renewed efforts to communicate climate change knowledge and spur action\nLondon,\u0026nbsp;17 September 2015\nThis year marked the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which swept through America\u2019s Gulf coast, wreaking a staggering USD 108 billion in damage and killing more than 1,800 people. In May of 2015, a heatwave in India cost the lives of over 2,200 people. With the number of extreme weather- and climate-related events rising worldwide, it has never been more important for policy makers, urban planners, investors, and others facing climate-related challenges to have the right information at the right time. Today a group of leading players in the climate and development fields issued a clear call for improved knowledge coordination to support action on climate change.\nThe Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP), together with UN\u2019s Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and dozens more, are backing the launch of the \u2018Climate Knowledge Brokers Manifesto\u2019, which sets out the key principles for exchanging and communicating information related to the climate effectively, enabling a step change in society\u2019s response to a changing climate.\nThe Manifesto is the brainchild of the Climate Knowledge Brokers\u2019 Group (CKB), founded in 2011 and now counting more than 100 international agencies and programmes among its community (www.climateknowledgebrokers.net).\nCKB was created in recognition that climate change has growing impacts on people\u2019s daily lives, and will transform local environments the world over for the foreseeable future. \u201cKnowledge and research is critical to creating a new low carbon future, but for busy decision makers this is not enough to bring about real change,\u201d said Jane Clark, Head of Learning on climate change issues at the UK Department for International Development. \u201cKnowledge needs to be translated, brokered and tailored to ensure we can all make better-informed choices as we plan for and manage the risks, trade-offs and opportunities of climate change. Enabling active learning is critical to changing the way we do things.\u201d\n\u201cOnly now are we really grasping the full extent to which our lives, our jobs and our environment are being affected by a changing climate\u201d, added Florian Bauer, COO and Open Knowledge Director at the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership in Vienna, and one of the editors of the Manifesto. \u201cBut while our knowledge is technically growing, our ability to process and make use of it is not.\u201d\nA particular challenge has arisen in the booming area of technology transfer. \u201cA wide array of technologies exist that support countries in transitioning to low-carbon, climate resilient societies, and more come on line every day,\u201d said Jukka Uosukainen of the UN\u2019s Climate Technology Centre and Network in Copenhagen. \u201cBut countries need more than just technologies that are good for the climate: they need to be good for the countries\u2019 economies, societies and environments.\u201d\n\u201cIt is therefore crucial that technology knowledge is widely and freely available, for people to value technology benefits and costs in a specific context, and make good choices\u201d, added Pradeep Kurukulasuriya, Senior Technical Advisor (Adaptation) at UNDP.\nThe arena of \u201cclimate information\u201d was once a niche of modelling and projections used by those working specifically in climate and environmental science. As understanding of the global climate and its influence has improved, the domain of climate-related and climate-relevant information and knowledge has grown tremendously. For instance, the number of records on \u2018climate change\u2019 on google scholar increased from 76,000 in 1992 to 1.7 million articles in 2014. CKB says it\u2019s the job of its 100+ members and other organisations like them \u2013 many funded by taxpayer monies or donor subscriptions \u2013 to make sense of this ocean of information so that people are well informed to act on climate-related risks.\nThe group defines the knowledge broker\u2019s role as interpreting, sorting, translating, and integrating this wealth of information and tailoring it for the needs of different audiences \u2013 from government decision-makers and business leaders, urban planners and farmers, to everyday consumers and voters.\nThe Manifesto sets out seven key principles for how climate knowledge brokers can have greater impact through collaboration and the use of open data. In the Manifesto, the Climate Knowledge Brokers Group also issues an open invitation for more organisations to join them: \u201cClimate knowledge brokers need to work together to avoid overlap and make sure they are identifying and meeting people\u2019s information needs effectively,\u201d said Geoff Barnard, Senior Advisor on Knowledge Management at CDKN and a founder of the Group. \u201cOnly then will climate knowledge brokers meet their full potential for turning knowledge into action.\u201d\nA short pamphlet version of the Manifesto together with a longer book version in pdf can be downloaded from\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/manifesto.climateknowledgebrokers.net.\nContact:\nFlorian Bauer, Head of CKB Coordination Hub, REEEP \u2013\u0026nbsp;florian.bauer@reeep.org\nSigmund Kluckner, Project Lead, CKB Coordination Hub, REEEP \u2013sigmund.kluckner@reeep.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ckb-manifesto-pamphlet_page_1.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-09-17T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/17\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/india\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"A\u00fan hay tiempo para presentar un caso innovador de adaptaci\u00f3n al cambio clim\u00e1tico  de la agricultura familiar","nid":"5767","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/n-hay-tiempo-para-presentar-un-caso-innovador-de-adaptaci-n-al-cambio-clim","Body":"COMPARTE TU HISTORIA: A\u00fan hay tiempo para presentar\u0026nbsp;un caso innovador de adaptaci\u00f3n al cambio clim\u00e1tico de la agricultura familiar\nEl nuevo plazo \u0026nbsp;para la presentaci\u00f3n de los casos es el 24 de Septiembre.\u0026nbsp;\nLos premios -de hasta US$15,000- reconocer\u00e1n pr\u00e1cticas innovadoras que hayan tenido un impacto demostrable en las cadenas agroalimentarias.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n(Washington DC, 15 de septiembre de 2015) FONTAGRO informa que ha extendido el plazo hasta el 24 de Septiembre de 2015, para la presentaci\u00f3n de perfiles para el Concurso de Casos Exitosos de Innovaciones 2015 para la adaptaci\u00f3n al cambio clim\u00e1tico de la agricultura familiar.\n\u0026nbsp;\nCon motivo de la alta demanda y la gran cantidad de consultas recibidas, FONTAGRO ha decidido extender el plazo del concurso, que busca difundir experiencias de \u00e9xito de productores y otros actores innovadores a lo largo de las cadenas agro-alimentarias para adaptarse al cambio clim\u00e1tico, a trav\u00e9s de documentar estos casos e identificar sus factores de \u00e9xito.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nObjeto del Concurso\nEl concurso priorizar\u00e1 casos de innovaciones desarrolladas y adoptadas por productores familiares tales como sistemas resilientes, nuevas tecnolog\u00edas, manejo del agua y suelos, que hayan contribuido a aumentar la eficiencia productiva y a reducir la vulnerabilidad al cambio clim\u00e1tico.\n\u0026nbsp;\nPremios\nLos casos ser\u00e1n evaluados por un panel externo y los ganadores (uno por categor\u00eda) recibir\u00e1n un premio de US$5.000 a ser distribuidos entre los participantes del caso y US$ 10.000 para fortalecer la capacidad institucional de las instituciones ganadoras.\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\nEste concurso se lleva a cabo con recursos propios de FONTAGRO y del Fondo para el Medio Ambiente Mundial (FMAM \u00f3 GEF por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s), y cuenta con el apoyo del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo- BID y el Instituto Interamericano de Cooperaci\u00f3n para la Agricultura \u2013 IICA.\n\u0026nbsp;\nPara m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre el Concurso de Innovaciones 2015, visitar el siguiente link: http:\/\/www.fontagro.org\/concursos\/casosexito\u0026amp;nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/compra.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-09-15T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/15\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Fondo Regional de Tecnolog\u00eda Agropecuaria","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/argentina\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EArgentina\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/costa-rica\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECosta Rica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nicaragua\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENicaragua\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecuador\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcuador\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/honduras\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EHonduras\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/uruguay\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUruguay\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/paraguay-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EParaguay\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Live streaming available: 6th CTCN Advisory Board Meeting","nid":"2228","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/live-streaming-available-6th-ctcn-advisory-board-meeting","Body":"Live streaming available: 6th CTCN Advisory Board Meeting\nLive streaming from UN City\nProvisional Agenda of the\u0026nbsp;6th CTCN Advisory Board Meeting\nMore information available online\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_2398_0.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-09-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/14\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Chile is seeking to design biodiversity monitoring network in the context of climate change","nid":"2224","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/chile-seeking-design-biodiversity-monitoring-network-context-climate-change","Body":"Chile is seeking to design biodiversity monitoring network in the context of climate change\nThe development of a terrestrial, aquatic and marine biodiversity monitoring network design in the context of climate change, gathered national and international experts in Santiago de Chile, to share experiences on ongoing monitoring systems around the country and to establish a preliminary set of indicators for the network.\nLenin Corrales, researcher at the Environmental Modeling Laboratory of the Climate Change and Watersheds Program at CATIE (Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center), commented that the network is part of the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan for biodiversity in Chile, which will be used as the main instrument to provide reliable data to establish strategies and policies for biodiversity\u00b4s conservation and adaptation to climate change.\nAccording to Corrales, it is extremely important to establish a biodiversity monitoring network that takes into account climate change, to understand the impacts of future climate scenarios on biodiversity. It is vital to monitor occurring and future changes on biodiversity. This will provide the basis for decision makers to propose adaptation policies.\nExperts workshop was held in Santiago de Chile, 14th and 15th of July, organized by CATIE\u00b4s technical assistance, the Climate Technology Centre and Network of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF, for its acronym in English) and the Ministry of Environment of Chile. Experts attending the workshop came from CATIE (Environmental Modeling Laboratory of Program), the Healthy Reef Monitoring Program, Sierra Nevada\u00b4s Global Change monitoring program in Spain, New Zealand\u00b4s Conservation Department, Chilean universities research centers, biodiversity management public institutions and Chile\u00b4s Ministry of Environment.\nNext steps will focus on the development of biodiversity monitoring protocols, hardware and software requirements to implement this protocols and validation and socialization of the protocol requirements. For more information: Lenin Corrales Environmental Modeling Laboratory Climate Change and Watersheds Program CATIE.\nContact\nLenin Corrales lenin.corrales@catie.ac.cr\u0026nbsp;\nEnvironmental Modeling Laboratory Climate Change and Watersheds Program CATIE\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/IMG_4789.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-09-11T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/11\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/chile\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EChile\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/monitoring-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMonitoring systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation-planning-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation planning\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN director Jukka Uosukainen on COP 21: \u0026#039;delegates cannot afford to fail again\u0026#039;","nid":"2200","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-director-jukka-uosukainen-cop-21-delegates-cannot-afford-fail-again","Body":"Read the full article here.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Jukka%20x%20Team.jpeg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-09-07T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/07\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"DNV GL","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New publication: Designing National Monitoring Systems for Adaptation to Climate Change by CTCN, UNEP-DTU and CATIE","nid":"2197","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-designing-national-monitoring-systems-adaptation-climate","Body":"Climate change presents a new type of challenge for development. It is, by now, widely acknowledged that\u0026nbsp;climate-change impacts amplify existing unfavorable conditions for developing countries (McCarthy et al.2001). It is also acknowledged that developing nations are more vulnerable and have less adaptive capacity\u0026nbsp;to confront such changes (Swart et al. 2003). Countries with limited resources, poor infrastructure and\u0026nbsp;unstable institutions have generally little capacity to adapt and are highly vulnerable (Smit and Pilifosova\u0026nbsp;2001). These factors are intrinsically linked with those that promote sustainable development while at\u0026nbsp;the same time aiming to improve living conditions and increase access to resources. Therefore, targeted\u0026nbsp;development planning and strategies have important roles in strengthening the adaptive capacities of\u0026nbsp;societies at various levels.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/DTU%20UNEP%20ME.PNG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-09-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/04\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC)","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/monitoring-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMonitoring systems\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed a technical request tool for National designated entities (NDE)","nid":"2185","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/council-scientific-and-industrial-research-csir-has-developed-technical","Body":"The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed a technical request tool for National designated entities (NDE)\nThe technical assistant (TA)\u0026nbsp;request\u0026nbsp;tool is intended to support NDEs in pre-screening TA requests against the CTCN assessment framework.\u0026nbsp;The framework includes CTCN balancing principles, prioritization criteria, and alignment with other UNFCCC mechanisms.\nCSIR Contact\nThando Ndarana\nDownload the tool\nDownload the technical assistant request tool\nHow to use the tool\n\nTo adapt the tool to NDE circumstances, each the NDE may open the NATIONAL ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK spread sheet and right click on the tab at the bottom left corner of the page, and then choose the unhide option. This will show various options of hidden spreadsheets that have been hidden to keep the workplace tidy.\nFor each aspect of the assessment, the hidden spreadsheet may be unhidden and then modified according to country circumstances and then hidden again. All the hidden worksheets will have to be updated in turn to avoid confusion that would arise if all the spreadsheets were to be opened at the same time.\nThe CTCN ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK need not be modified as these are standard and were obtained from the NDE manual.\nThe NDE may also change the weights and how the calculations are conducted, depending on country circumstance.\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/tool.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-08-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/20\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Council for Scientific and Industrial Research","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Atelier d\u0026#039;information et d\u0026#039;\u00e9change avec les parties prenantes du S\u00e9n\u00e9gal sur les services du centre et r\u00e9seau des technologies climatiques","nid":"2184","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/atelier-dinformation-et-d-change-avec-les-parties-prenantes-du-s-n-gal-sur-les","Body":"Atelier d\u0027information et d\u0027\u00e9change avec les parties prenantes du S\u00e9n\u00e9gal sur les services du centre et r\u00e9seau des technologies climatiques\nRead the full technical report\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/ENDA.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222014-09-26T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E09\/26\/2014 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Environment and Development Action in the Third World","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forest-management-techniques-mitigation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForest management techniques for mitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN is implementing an evaluation of the Colombian energy efficiency program","nid":"2182","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-implementing-evaluation-colombian-energy-efficiency-program","Body":"Monitoring and Evaluation of national promotion policies for energy efficiency (EE) in\u0026nbsp;Colombia\nCTCN is implementing an evaluation of the Colombian energy efficiency program and developing a monitoring system for this program.\nUpon the request\u0026nbsp;from theNDE from Colombia,\u0026nbsp;the CTCN is providing support towards\u0026nbsp;the evaluation and assess of the fiscal instruments implemented in in Transport and Industry in the framework of the 2010-2015 Indicative Action Plan PROURE. The activities performed during this technical assistance include the evaluation of the existing instruments and the convenience of developing and implementing new strategic lines and action plans, as well as the use of additional promoting instruments, for the promotion of energy efficiency in different sectors of the economy. The response plan also includes the development and creation of a monitoring system for the actions to be implemented.\nThe implementation is\u0026nbsp;supported by the Bariloche Foundation, in collaboration with the\u0026nbsp;Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The Colombian Counterpart in this technical assistance is theUnidad de Planeamiento Energ\u00e9tico y Minero (UPME).\u0026nbsp;\nTechnical Assistance Request\nMonitoring and Evaluation of national promotion policies for energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) against national targets\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Colombia_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-08-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/19\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Bariloche Foundation","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/monitoring-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMonitoring systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New CTCN Consultancy Job Opening: Network \u0026amp; Capacity Building","nid":"2166","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcn-consultancy-job-opening-network-capacity-building","Body":"Network and Capacity Building Consultant - APPLY HERE\nApplications accepted: 31 July 2015-14 August 2015\nWork Location: Copenhagen, Denmark\nThe consultant is expected to support the delivery of CTCN\u2019s mandate by undertaking the following:\n\nOutput 1: Conduct an analysis of the existing network members and prepare a network members engagement strategy for different group of network members. On the basis of this strategy, develop and propose activities\/schemes for their engagements with the CTCN and the NDEs.\nOutput 2: Establish process work flow and recommend systems for expertise mapping and self- profiling of the network members using the framework for the CTCN database of sectors and technology types which has been already developed. Develop its linkages with the decision support system for selection of network members and consortium partners being developed by CTCN partners.\nOutput 3: Conduct assessments and analysis of the new network membership applications and propose recommendations to the CTCN Network and Capacity Building Manager.\u0026nbsp; Manage and continuously update the network member registry and tracking system. Analyse the data and produce reports on various parameters like distribution of network members by geographical regions, Annex 1 and Non Annex 1, mitigation, adaptation or multi focal sectors etc.\nOutput 4:\u0026nbsp; Prepare and review documents for the action points pertaining to Network and Capacity Building for the Advisory Board meetings.\nOutput 5: Undertake other operational activities of the CTCN as and when requested by the Network and CTCN Capacity Building Manager. The work assignment may include ad-hoc support to Network and Capacity Building Manager in his operational priorities in the following areas:\n\na. Contacting new network members;\nb. Undertaking activities pertaining to organization of the Regional forums ;\nc. Organization of webinars and other capacity building products like e-learning, incubator programme, network meetings etc.\n\n\n\nOutputs related to the additional work assignment will be discussed and agreed as and when the support is requested.\u0026nbsp;\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nUNEP, as the lead of a consortium of 13 partner organizations, has been selected as the host for the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism: the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The mission of the CTCN is to stimulate technology cooperation and to enhance the development and transfer of climate technologies to developing countries. The CTCN assists developing country Parties at their request, building or strengthening their capacity to prepare and implement climate technology projects that span the technology transfer continuum.\nThe CTCN supports public and private sector action on mitigation and adaptation, enhancing low-carbon and climate-resilient development in a manner consistent with the capabilities and priorities of recipient countries. It is also mandated to work, in conjunction with the TEC to ensure coherence and synergy within the Technology Mechanism, with the intention of scaling up international collaboration on the development and transfer of technologies (para 5(b) of decision 25\/CP.19); and to work, in conjunction with the UNFCCC secretariat, with the intention of further enhancing collaboration and synergies among the bodies under the UNFCCC providing means of\u0026nbsp; implementation to developing countries (these are TEC, CTCN, DPCB, EB of the CDM, GEF and GCF) (para 19(ii) of decision 1\/CP.20).\nUnder direct supervision of the CTCN Network and Capacity Building Manager, and in close cooperation with the Network and Capacity Building team, the consultant will support the CTCN in accordance with operational requirements, contributing to:\n\nThe development of the Climate Technology Network with members of high-level expertise on climate technologies\nThe delivery of sound guidance and technical assistance to developing countries requesting support\nThe effectiveness and technical quality of CTCN services\n\nThe prospective applicant should demonstrate the following skills\/competencies:\n\nExcellent written and oral communication skills;\nAbility to synthesise information in a clear and well-structured manner;\nAbility to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines;\nAbility to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks effectively and on time;\nExcellent inter-personal skills and ability to work in a dynamic team.\n\nPerformance indicators:\n\nTimely submission of outputs (interim and final versions)\nHigh-quality level in terms of analysis and recommendations provided\u0026nbsp;\n\nAcademic Qualifications: University degree, preferably in environmental sciences, business administration, international development or related studies;\nExperience:\n\nAt least 5 years of experience in the field of climate policies\/environment\/energy and\/or technology transfer for developing countries;\nUnderstanding and experience with UN programmes, their development and implementation activities is an advantage.\nUnderstanding and experience in international climate technologies, knowledge sharing or capacity building for developing countries is an asset.\n\nLanguage:\n\nFluency in English is required;\nfluency in other UN languages would be an asset\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/nyhavn.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-08-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E08\/03\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Development of a Mechanical Biological Treatment Pilot Project for the Waste Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) in Colombia","nid":"2164","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/development-mechanical-biological-treatment-pilot-project-waste-nationally","Body":"Development of a Mechanical Biological Treatment Pilot Project for the Waste Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) in Colombia\nThe objective of this technical assistance is to assist the city of Cali, Colombia, to decide upon the deployment of an alternative Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) treatment plant that will contribute to reducing GHG emissions to net-zero level in the waste sector overall.\nWithin the framework of this technical assistance, the sub-contracted entity, namely ISWA \u2013 The International Solid Waste Association \u2013 a global, independent and non-profit making association, working in the public interest to promote and develop sustainable and professional waste management worldwide - will conduct an in-depth evaluation of existing technical studies for a Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) plant, as well as studies related to its operationalization and the integration of the waste pickers working in the informal sector. Based on the initial assessment, further studies will be undertaken to refine the technology to be applied, as well as the business model to be deployed. In this way, it is expected that the CTCN will be able to help prove the technical and financial feasibility of an alternative MSW treatment plant, and put forward a practical business plan for the implementation of such a plant.\nThe three main outputs of this technical assistance will encompass:\n\n\nThe verification of the feasibility of the selected technology (i.e. MBT for the pilot MSW management plant in Cali);\n\n\nThe elaboration of the deployment structures for the selected, alternative MSW management plant for Cali with a particular emphasis on the institutional, commercial and management structures to be put in place and taking into consideration the needs of key stakeholder groups (waste pickers working in the informal sector);\n\n\nThe elaboration of a business model for the selected, alternative MSW management plant, as well as the development of a plan to access financing.\n\n\nTechical Assistance Request to the Climate Technology Centre and Network\n\n\nDevelopment of a Mechanical-Biological Treatment (MBT) pilot project of the Waste NAMA\n\n\nCTCN Response Plan\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Cali%20Colombia.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-07-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/27\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/municipal-solid-waste-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMunicipal solid waste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solid-waste-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolid waste\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/waste-management-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWaste Management\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New CTCN Survey: Support for Research Institutions","nid":"2142","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcn-survey-support-research-institutions","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN has developed a short survey\u0026nbsp;targeted at academia and research institutions.\u0026nbsp;The objective of this survey is to get inputs from universities and research institutions working on climate technologies, in order to identify possible activities that the CTCN could conduct in collaboration with such organizations.\n\nWe look forward to your participation. Go to the survey.\n\nThank you very much in advance!\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Water.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-07-09T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/09\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Africa \u0026quot;The CTCN is the best opportunity developing countries had since the Kyoto mechanism\u0026quot;","nid":"2137","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/africa-ctcn-best-opportunity-developing-countries-had-kyoto-mechanism","Body":"\u0022The CTCN is the best opportunity developing countries had since the Kyoto mechanism: we need to sail over the wings of the mechanisms to have technology transfer become a reality in Africa\u0022 - Willis Makokha, Kenya,\u0026nbsp;Industrial Research and Development Institute\u0026nbsp;at\u0026nbsp;Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge - Arusha, Tanzania.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Willis.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-06-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/24\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/kenya\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EKenya\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/united-republic-tanzania-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited Republic of Tanzania\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New Publication: Stakeholders\u2019 perspectives on opportunities and challenges for climate technology facilitation in developing countries","nid":"2136","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-stakeholders-perspectives-opportunities-and-challenges-climate","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is the operational arm of the Technology Mechanism established by Parties under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The CTCN works to reduce the risks and costs of technology development and transfer by assisting developing countries make better informed decisions about mitigation and adaptation technologies.\nIn the process of establishing the CTCN, a widespread stakeholders consultation was undertaken with a twofold objective, namely to (1) disseminate information with regard to the CTCN and the services it is mandated to deliver and to (2) seek stakeholders views and expectations.\nThose consultations were conducted as semi-structured dialogues where regional experts expressed their views on barriers, needs and priorities and on how the CTCN can best support countries in the respective regions. The experts invited to the workshops included a wide spectrum of stakeholder types with the objective to capture a broad range of perspectives. This paper distils the essence of the deliberations and reports on the outcomes of those consultations.\nMore information\nAccess the publiction online\u0026nbsp;\nAuthors\nPatrick Nussbaumer, Manfredi Caltagirone, Jonathan Duwyn, Heinz Leuenberger, Victor Low, Zitouni Ould-Dada, Mark Radka, Bettina Schreck, Jukka Uosukainen\u0026nbsp;\u0026amp; Rene Van Berkel\nCorresponding Author\nPatrick Nussbaumer\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Introducing%20the%20Climate%20Technology%20Centre%20and%20Network_0.PNG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-07-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/03\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Technical Assistance Implementation Product: Construction of the National System of Indicators for Adaptation to Climate Change in Colombia","nid":"2134","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/technical-assistance-implementation-product-construction-national-system","Body":"CTCN Technical Assistance Project\nNational Adaptation Monitoring System for Colombia\nWorkshop Report: Construction of the National System of Indicators for Adaptation to Climate Change\nThe workshop\u2019s objective was to work with climate change experts from Colombia in a participatory way to review a list of indicators related to climate change adaptation from different country experiences. This workshop is part of the process for the development and creation of a national monitoring system as a means for providing reliable information for monitoring and evaluation of climate change adaptation in different regions and cities. The process was prompted by a request from the Government of Colombia to the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and its implementation is supported by the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) and a partnership between UNEP, the Denmark Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Technical University of Denmark (UNEP DTU Partnership).\nPresentations given by the Director of the Department of Climate Change from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Dr. Rodrigo Suarez Brown, and the Executive Director for the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), Dr. Jukka Uoukainen, presented to the workshop participants on the context of the project and its importance to the country. Workshop organizers then introduced the project and the objectives for the workshop, and then three presentations were given that summarized the experiences around designing monitoring systems for climate change adaptation in different contexts. The presentations are available through links that can be found in the workshop agenda. READ MORE\nPhoto Gallery\nPhotos from the workshop\nVideo Message from CTCN Director\nCTCN Director addresses inception workshop on establishing national adaptation monitoring system for Colombia\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/colombia%20III.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-07-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/03\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/monitoring-systems-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMonitoring systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/construction-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EConstruction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystems-and-biodiversity\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystems and biodiversity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/accommodation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Face aux Changements climatiques : L\u2019Afrique peut miser sur le transfert de technologie","nid":"2119","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/face-aux-changements-climatiques-l-afrique-peut-miser-sur-le-transfert-de","Body":"\u0026nbsp;\nFace aux Changements climatiques : L\u2019Afrique peut miser sur le transfert de technologie\nLes pays les moins avanc\u00e9s peuvent saisir les changements technologiques comme des opportunit\u00e9s. Selon des acteurs, ces pays peuvent d\u00e9finir leurs besoins et priorit\u00e9s au niveau des changements de technologiques. Ces experts ont exprim\u00e9 cette position, mercredi \u00e0 Saly, \u00e0 l\u2019ouverture du Forum R\u00e9gional du Centre et R\u00e9seau des Technologies Climatiques (CRTC) pour les Entit\u00e9s Nationales D\u00e9sign\u00e9es dans la R\u00e9gion Afrique Francophone. READ MORE\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2015%20FR_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-07-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E07\/01\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Thank you everybody for contributing to shaping informed decision making for a climate resilient future \u202a#\u200eCKBrokers\u202c","nid":"2104","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/thank-you-everybody-contributing-shaping-informed-decision-making-climate","Body":"","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CKB%20Group%202015_0.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-06-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/27\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"New CTCN Consultancy Job Opening: Adaptation and Mitigation Support","nid":"2102","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcn-consultancy-job-opening-adaptation-and-mitigation-support","Body":"Technical Assistance Consultant - Mitigation\nLevel: ICS-9\nDepartment\/office: GPSO, Water and Energy\nDuty station: Copenhagen, Denmark\nContract type: International ICA\nContract level: IICA-1\nDuration: 12 months\nApplication period: 23-Jun-2015 to 07-Jul-2015\n\u0026nbsp;\nTechnical Assistance Consultant - Adaptation\nLevel: ICS-9\u0026nbsp;\nDepartment\/office: GPSO, Water and Energy\u0026nbsp;\nDuty station: Copenhagen, Denmark\u0026nbsp;\nContract type: International ICA\u0026nbsp;\nContract level: IICA-1\u0026nbsp;\nDuration: 12 months\u0026nbsp;\nApplication period: 23-Jun-2015 to 07-Jul-2015\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Nyhavn%20%20Copenhagen.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-06-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/27\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/water-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWater\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Climate Knowledge Brokers Live Stream at UN City","nid":"2076","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-knowledge-brokers-live-stream-un-city","Body":"Climate Knowledge Brokers Live Stream at 14h00 CEThttp:\/\/bit.ly\/1QoVbgi\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Lost.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-06-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/22\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"A UN climate technology broker: Creating opportunity for climate technology solutions in emerging markets","nid":"2066","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/un-climate-technology-broker-creating-opportunity-climate-technology-solutions","Body":"CTCN: Technology transforming societies\nNew brochure available online\nConnecting business to a world of opportunities\nThe CTCN builds bridges between governments, business\u0026nbsp;and climate technologies: the private sector is fundamental\u0026nbsp;in developing climate resilient, low carbon societies.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/PS%20Brochure.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-06-14T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/14\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/buildings-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuildings\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/appliances-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAppliances\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/japan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJapan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/norway\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENorway\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/germany\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGermany\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/canada\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECanada\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/switzerland\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESwitzerland\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes the Nordic Development Fund (NDF) at UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark","nid":"2060","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-nordic-development-fund-ndf-un-city-copenhagen-denmark","Body":"CTCN and NDF discussed synergies between the CTCN core services of technology transfer and the joint Nordic development financing institution focusing on climate change and developing countries at the UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Nordic%20Development%20Fund.png","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-06-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/10\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New Publication: Developing Effective Off-Grid Lighting Policy - Guidance Note for Governments in Africa","nid":"2044","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-publication-developing-effective-grid-lighting-policy-guidance-note","Body":"UNEP released a policy guide \u0022Developing Effective Off-Grid Lighting Policy - Guidance Note for Governments in Africa\u0022, which promotes effective policies to accelerate clean \u0026amp; sustainable Off-Grid Lighting solutions.\nThe policy guide can be accessed directly via\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/www.enlighten-initiative.org\/\nAbout\nThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)-Global Environment Facility (GEF) en.lighten initiative was established in 2009 to accelerate a global market transformation to environmentally sustainable, energy efficient lighting technologies, as well as to develop strategies to phase-out inefficient incandescent lamps to reduce CO2 emissions and the release of mercury from fossil fuel combustion.\nThe en.lighten initiative serves as a platform to build synergies among international stakeholders; identify global best practices and share this knowledge and information; create policy and regulatory frameworks; address technical and quality issues; and encourage countries to develop National and\/or Regional Efficient Lighting Strategies.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/En.lighten%20Africa.PNG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-06-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E06\/05\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/efficient-lighting-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEfficient lighting\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN welcomes Costa Rican NGO FUNDECOR to its rapidly growing network","nid":"2041","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-welcomes-costa-rican-ngo-fundecor-its-rapidly-growing-network","Body":"CTCN director Jukka Uosukainen welcomes FUNDECOR Executive Director Felipe Carazo Ortiz in Copenhagen on 22 May 2015. FUNDECOR, a Costa Rican Non-Governmental Organization,\u0026nbsp;is CTCN\u0027s latest Network Member.\nFUNDECOR was founded in 1989 through international cooperation. From that moment on, we\u2019ve been fostering a development model in the country\u00b4s Central Volcanic Mountain Range Conservation Area that has proven that conservation and economic growth can coexist in harmony.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/22%20mayo%20CTCN%202015%20030%20%283%29.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-05-22T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/22\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/designing-protected-areas-5\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDesigning protected areas\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Report available: 2015 Global Adaptation Network Forum, Panama City, Panama","nid":"2039","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/report-available-2015-global-adaptation-network-forum-panama-city-panama","Body":"The first ever Global Adaptation Network (GAN)\u0026nbsp;Forum\u0026nbsp;was held in Panama City\u0026nbsp;on 6-7 March 2015\u0026nbsp;with a focus on institutional arrangements, building partnerships and strengthening regional networks. The final GAN Forum Brief and report are\u0026nbsp;available for download. Moreover, the 2015 forum presentations\u0026nbsp;and a photo gallery can be retrieved on the GAN website.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/GAN%20Group.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-05-21T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E05\/21\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"United Nations Environment Programme","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/disaster-risk-reduction\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDisaster risk reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-adaptation-plan-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational Adaptation Plan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/japan\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EJapan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/spain\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESpain\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystem-based-adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystem-based Adaptation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/norway\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENorway\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/efficient-air-conditioning-systems-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEfficient air conditioning systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/africa\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfrica\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ghana\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGhana\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/samoa-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESamoa\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/antigua-and-barbuda-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAntigua and Barbuda\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/nauru-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENauru\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/traditional-building-materials-and-design-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETraditional building materials and design\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/zimbabwe-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EZimbabwe\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/national-adaptation-programmes-action-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENational adaptation programmes of action\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/malawi-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMalawi\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Regional Forum for Asia Kicked-off","nid":"2025","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-regional-forum-asia-kicked","Body":"\u0022CTCN has a critical role to play in fulfilling the vision of a prosperous, resource, efficient \u0026amp; resilient Asia Pacific\u0022 - Kaveh Zahedi, UNEP Regional Director and Representative for Asia and the Pacific, at the kick-off of the Asia regional forum in Bangkok, Thailand. Follow the forum on Twitter.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/11155012_10153178125251578_5063891209547415827_o.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-04-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/29\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/asia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAsia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/thailand\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EThailand\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Vacancy Announcement: CTCN Support in UNEP\u00b4s Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC)","nid":"1924","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/vacancy-announcement-ctcn-support-unep-s-regional-office-latin-america-and","Body":"UNEP is implementing several projects in Latin America and the Caribbean to support countries in creating capacity readiness and enabling conditions in the region through fostering knowledge sharing, public-private partnerships, and the development of institutional capacity and climate technology policies. The REGATTA project seeks to strengthen capacity and knowledge sharing of climate change technologies and experiences for adaptation and mitigation in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its design and development is aligned with the international climate change negotiations in the context of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC), after the Cancun Agreements at COP16, which established the CTCN. These activities would support work of the CTCN.\u0026nbsp;\nUnder the direct supervision of the UNEP focal point for the CTCN in UNEP\u00b4s Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) based in Panama City and additional guidance from the climate technology manager of the CTCN, the consultant will support the operations and development of the CTCN in the LAC region.\nAll applications to be sent to the email address below on or before the deadline of 20 August 2015. Applicants should send a completed United Nations PHP (Personal History Profile, available through http:\/\/www.pnuma.org\/vacantes\/index.php), together with a copy of academic achievement certificate\/diploma\/degree.\ne-mail: vacancy.unep@unep.org \nDue to the volume of applications, only candidates under positive consideration will be contacted.\nPLEASE QUOTE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: ROLAC-2015-031\u0026nbsp;(Applications without the correct Vacancy Number will not be considered)\n\u0026nbsp;\nThe United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.\nThe United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.\u0026nbsp;\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Panama%20City.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-04-10T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E04\/10\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/americas\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAmericas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/caribbean\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECaribbean\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/industry-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIndustry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN Secondment Programme is launched - Application deadline: 3 April 2015","nid":"1886","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-secondment-programme-launched-application-deadline-3-april-2015","Body":"The Climate Technology Centre and Network is proud to introduce the CTCN Secondment Programme. The Programme aims to share knowledge in the field of climate technology and to foster international cooperation on climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CTCN_Buildig_Secondment%20Programme.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-03-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E03\/24\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"New CTCN Consultancy Job Opening","nid":"1821","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/new-ctcn-consultancy-job-opening","Body":"The CTCN is currently seeking a consultant to support the coordination of its technical assistance activities related to climate change mitigation. The assignment will be located in the headquarters of the CTCN at the UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark.\nDuties and responsibilities\nUnder the supervision of the Climate Technology Centre and Network\u2019s (CTCN) Climate Technology Manager focused on climate change mitigation, the consultant will support the coordination of technical assistance activities. In particular, he\/she will support:\n\nCommunication with CTCN partner institutions and United Nations regional offices on identification and generation of requests for technical assistance from developing countries\nTracking, refinement and analysis of requests for technical assistance received\nCoordination of response planning meetings among members of CTCN Response Expert Teams, National Designated Entities and technical assistance proponents\nReview and analysis of mitigation technology and development planning documents to identify trends and opportunities to strengthen CTCN technical assistance\nFluidity of coordination with CTCN partner institutions, as well and National Designated Entities, on implementation of technical assistance activities in developing countries\nDesign and refinement of CTCN technical assistance procedures and guidance; and\nProduction of CTCN technical assistance communication material.\n\nDeadline for applications is January 27. More information and\/or to apply for the position.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/CTCN_Buildig_Secondment%20Programme.JPG","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-01-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/25\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/denmark_old\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDenmark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Data, Knowledge Management and Innovation for Climate Action\u200b","nid":"1478","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/data-knowledge-management-and-innovation-climate-action","Body":"On Thursday December 4, 2014, delegates to the UNFCCC COP-20 discussed the potential of the data revolution for climate change at an event sponsored by UNFPA and UNIDO, titled, \u201cData, Knowledge Management, and Innovation for Climate Action.\u201d This video by IISD Reporting Services explores the how to connect global innovations and information to spur local action on climate and development. Produced by Kate Offerdahl and Filmed\/Edited by Hernan Aguilar. Watch the video.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Sundarbans.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-01-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/01\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Watch CTCN at COP20","nid":"1476","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/watch-ctcn-cop20","Body":"On Tuesday December 2, 2014, delegates to the UNFCCC COP-20 discussed technology cooperation at the side event, \u0022The Technology Mechanism: Enhancing technology cooperation for action on climate change.\u0022 This video by IISD Reporting Services explores the implementation arm of the UNFCCC technology mechanism, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). Produced by Kate Offerdahl and Edited\/Filmed by Liz Rubin. Watch the video.\n","Image":"","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-01-01T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E01\/01\/2015 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Climate Tagger to aid organizations in using knowledge to combat climate change","nid":"1352","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-tagger-aid-organizations-using-knowledge-combat-climate-change","Body":"VIENNA. REEEP (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership) has joined forces with the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the operational arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Mechanism, to launch Climate Tagger. This new tool, which automatically scans, labels, sorts and catalogues data and document collections, will help knowledge-driven organizations in the climate and development arenas streamline their information resources, and connect them to the wider climate knowledge community.\u0026nbsp;\n\u201cClimate Tagger is the result of a shared commitment to breaking down the \u2018information silos\u2019 that exist in the climate development community, and to providing concrete solutions that can be implemented right now, anywhere,\u201d said REEEP Director General Martin Hiller. \u201cTogether with CTCN we\u2019ve gone a long way toward our goals, and have laid the foundations for a system that can be continuously improved and expanded to bring new sectors, systems and organizations into the climate knowledge community.\u201d\nClimate Tagger is based on the tried and true reegle Tagging API, first introduced by REEEP in 2011 to help its network better catalogue and connect data, and backed by the expansive Climate Compatible Development Thesaurus, developed by experts in fields ranging from climate mitigation and adaptation to economy and green growth, and even specific areas such as REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation).\n\u201cThe release of Climate Tagger marks a remarkable step for us in our role as a principal facilitator and promoter of development and transfer of climate technologies,\u201d said Jukka Uosukainen, Director of the CTCN. \u201cNot only will Climate Tagger directly improve the effectiveness of our own knowledge resources, but it will also help our global network to catalogue and connect their data sets together. In the end, it means better collaboration and better outcomes for technology transfer.\u201d\nThe development process drew on the combined expertise and ingenuity of dozens of subject matter experts from the field, as well as the technical knowledge of the U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), which assisted in testing and implementation of the tool. \u201cAt the very foundation of sharing knowledge is the need for a common language to categorize information. Climate Tagger is a bridge spanning gaps in language and technology to enable more efficient and accurate sharing of information\u201d, said Jon Weers, who leads NREL\u2019s Open Energy Information platform.\nREEEP Director General Martin Hiller and CTCN Director Jukka Uosukainen will be talking about Climate Tagger at the COP20 side event hosted by the Climate Knowledge Brokers Group in Lima, Peru, on Monday, December 1st at 4:45pm.\nFind out more about Climate Tagger.\nAbout REEEP\nREEEP invests in clean energy markets in developing countries to lower CO2 emissions and build prosperity. Building on a strategic portfolio of high impact projects, REEEP works to generate energy access, improve lives and economic opportunities, build sustainable markets, and combat climate change.\nREEEP understands market change from a practice, policy and financial perspective. We monitor, evaluate and learn from our portfolio to understand opportunities and barriers to success within markets. These insights then influence policy, increase public and private investment, and inform our portfolio strategy to build scale within and replication across markets.\nREEEP is committed to open access to knowledge to support entrepreneurship, innovation and policy improvements to empower market shifts across the developing world.\nAbout the CTCN\nThe Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network facilitates the transfer of climate technologies by providing technical assistance, improving access to technology knowledge, and fostering collaboration among climate technology stakeholders. The CTCN is the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism and is hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and 11 independent, regional organizations with expertise in climate technologies.\nMedia Contact\nREEEP \u2013 Investing in Clean Energy Markets\nJohn Tkacik\n+43 1 26026 3674\nJohn.tkacik@reeep.org\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/Sundarbans.jpg","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222014-11-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/28\/2014 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/renewable-energy-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERenewable energy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/traditional-building-materials-and-design-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETraditional building materials and design\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/peru\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPeru\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/forest-management-techniques-mitigation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EForest management techniques for mitigation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/limiting-land-conversion-deforestation-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELimiting land conversion \u0026amp; deforestation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pasture-management-4\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPasture management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/ecosystem-monitoring-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystem monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/reforestation-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EReforestation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/non-ferrous-metals-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENon-ferrous metals\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Join CTCN at COP20","nid":"1339","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/join-ctcn-cop20","Body":"December 1\n16:45 - 18:15 Innovation and Collaboration for Transforming Knowledge into Climate Action\n18:30 - 20:30 CTCN Partnership event \u2013 invitation only\nDecember 2\n13:15 - 14:45 The Technology Mechanism: Enhancing technology cooperation for action on climate change \nDecember 4\n13:00 - 14:00 Unlocking the Potential of Insurance for Climate Adaptation \u0026amp; Resilience - An Exploratory Dialogue and Working Lunch\n13:15 - 14:45 Data, Knowledge and Innovation for Climate Action\n15:00 - 16:30 Promoting climate technology investment: Practice and experience\n18:00 - 20:00 EU support for innovation and the market take-up of climate technologies\nDecember 6\n10:00 - 15:00 NAMA Day\n14:00 - 15:15 IETA Business Dialogue on the Climate Technology Centre \u0026amp; Network \u2013 by invitation only\n18:00-20:00 Database for International Cooperative Initiatives\nDecember 8\n14:15 - 15:15 Building climate resilience: advancing the business case for harnessing risks and exploiting opportunities - Caring for Climate Business Forum\n16:00 - 16:50 South-South Cooperation on Climate Change Forum: Technology Transfer for Clean Energy\n","Image":"","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222014-11-27T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E11\/27\/2014 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/insurance\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EInsurance\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/traditional-building-materials-and-design-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETraditional building materials and design\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/adaptation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAdaptation\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Climate Knowledge Brokers Workshop, 2014, Brighton, United Kingdom","nid":"31","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-knowledge-brokers-workshop-2014-brighton-united-kingdom","Body":"The 2014 Climate Knowledge Brokers Workshop was held at the Institute of Development Studies in Brighton, UK on October 4 and 5 organized by IDS, REEEP and CDKN.\n","Image":"","Publication_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222014-10-05T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003E10\/05\/2014 - 12:00\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/united-kingdom-great-britain-and-northern-ireland\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Climate Change Technology Critical For SIDS","nid":"43","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-change-technology-critical-sids","Body":"Technology is a critical pillar needed for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to combat the damaging effects of climate change. And, Minister of the Environment and Drainage, Dr. Denis Lowe, has made it clear that technological integration was a fundamental component of all efforts to respond to climate change. Speaking during a three-day Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Training workshop for National Designated Entities at the Radisson Aquatica Resort on Tuesday, Dr. Lowe said such thinking applied to efforts at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation efforts. However, he noted that: \u201cFor us to be successful in this endeavour, Small Island Developing States need to address the legislative, institutional, social, attitudinal, economic, situational, and cultural barriers to the development and transfer of technology whether they exist at the national, regional or international levels.\u201d He added that access by SIDS to appropriate, reliable, affordable, modern and environmentally-sound technology was critical to achieving their sustainable development goals, and fostering an environment that provided incentives where science, technology and innovation were essential enablers and drivers. In that regard, the Minister told participants that the CTCN was \u201copen for business\u201d. He noted that its services were available not just to governmental agencies, but also academic institutions, non-profit organisations and the private sector. However, Dr. Lowe urged participants to obtain assistance from the CTCN to mainstream climate change considerations into national development planning. At the same time, he reminded them that the assistance required went beyond funding or physical technology. \u201cThere are other enabling mechanisms \u2013 like institutional building and strengthening and other enabling actors, that can allow us to continue to plow forward. \u201cOur very lives depend on it. The lives and the future of those who will come after us depend on it\u2026,\u201d the Minister pointed out. The CTCN forms part of the operational arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Technology Mechanism, and consists of the Climate Technology Centre. It promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally-sound technologies for low carbon and climate resilient development at the request of developing countries. It also provides technology solutions, capacity building and advice on policy, legal and regulatory frameworks tailored to the needs of individual countries.\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/field\/image\/Minister%20of%20the%20Environment%20and%20Drainage%20Dr.%20Denis%20Lowe.%20%28FP%29.jpg","Publication_date":"","Source_Organisation":"Climate Technology Centre and Network","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/climate-change-monitoring-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EClimate change monitoring\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/greenhouse-crop-management-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGreenhouse crop management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/pfcs-reduction-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPFCs reduction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/storm-surge-barriers-and-closure-dams-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStorm surge barriers and closure dams\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"Climate Technology Centre and Network highlighted at UNFCCC Climate Change Conference in Bonn","nid":"34","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/climate-technology-centre-and-network-highlighted-unfccc-climate-change","Body":"A central focus of a side event on the UNFCCC\u2019s Technology Mechanism held 7 June in Bonn was on the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The CTCN promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for climate change mitigation and adaptation in developing countries. The CTCN is fully up and running and has attracted its first eight requests from six countries this year.\nCongratulating the CTCN, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres said:\n\u201cAs countries move towards the 2015 global climate agreement, it is comforting to know that the \u2018scaffolding\u2019 that needs to be technological basis for the agreement is there.\u201d\nShe also said that whilst six customer countries is a good start, this number is not yet the critical mass that will send the right message to the top level.\n\u201cI challenge you all to very quickly scale up the number of countries seeking services, so that when we arrive in Paris, we can point to such a critical mass of countries that is making use of the CTCN. That\u2019s the demand side. On the supply side, I challenge countries to provide the necessary support to make this work and grow\u201d\n, she said.\nThe CTCN is hosted by UNEP in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and 11 independent, regional organizations with expertise in climate technologies. Providing an overview of the CTCN, Jukka Uosukainen, Director of CTCN, said that more institutions need to come on board as part of an expanded network, and that especially adaptation-oriented institutions are encouraged to apply.\nPresentations\n\nImplementation of the Technology Mechanism: Ensuring coherence and synergy\n\tMr. Matthew Kennedy, Vice-Chair of the Advisory Board of the CTCN, and Mr. Kunihiko Shimada, Vice-Chair of the TEC;\nTechnology Executive Committee: Recent deliverables and rolling workplan for 2014-2015, including key expected outcomes\n\tMr. Gabriel Blanco, Chair of the TEC;\nNew features of the technology information platform TT:CLEAR\n\tMr. Asher Lessels, UNFCCC secretariat;\nIntroduction to the Climate Technology Centre and Network\n\tMr. Fred Onduri, Chair of the Advisory Board of the CTCN, and Mr. Jukka Uosukainen, Director of the CTCN;\nExperience of Colombia with requests for technical assistance from the Climate Technology Centre and Network\n\tH.E. Mr. Pablo Vieira Samper, Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Environmental and Sustainable Development of Colombia.\n\n","Image":"","Publication_date":"","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/manufacturing-industry-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EManufacturing industry\u003C\/a\u003E"},{"Title":"CTCN to officially recognize WIPO as a member of the CTCN Network","nid":"33","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/ctcn-officially-recognize-wipo-member-ctcn-network","Body":"On 19 March 2014, Jukka Uosukainen, CTCN Director met with Christian Wichard, the Deputy Director General of WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) in Copenhagen. On this occasion, Jukka Uosukainen signed the paperwork to officially recognize WIPO as a member of the network of the CTCN. The Climate Technology Network supports the CTCN in the delivery of services. . In response to country requests, Network members can be selected to provide technical assistance that matches their expertise. Network members are also expected to participate in CTCN events as well as exchanging information and providing experts for webinars, e-learning courses and other types of trainings through the CTCN Knowledge Management System (KMS).\n","Image":"\/sites\/default\/files\/field\/image\/ctcn-officially-recognize-wipo.jpg","Publication_date":"","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":""},{"Title":"Jukka Uosukainen Appointed Director of New Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)","nid":"32","Path":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/whats-happening\/news\/jukka-uosukainen-appointed-director-new-climate-technology-centre-and-network","Body":"The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced today the appointment of Jukka Uosukainen as the Director of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNEP, congratulated Mr. Uosukainen and said that CTCN is now ready to fulfill its mandate by assisting developing countries to make informed decisions about mitigation and adaptation technologies that suit their needs. Click here to read the press release.\n","Image":"","Publication_date":"","Source_Organisation":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mitigation\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMitigation\u003C\/a\u003E"}]