[{"title":"Technical support for the government in the identification of technology needs","URL":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/projects\/technical-support-government-identification-technology-needs","nid":"13341","Countries":"Afghanistan","Objective":"Adaptation, Mitigation","Sectors":"Cross-sectoral","Approach":"","Phase":"Completed","Implementors":"United Nations Environment Programme","Description":"This Technology Transfer Advances Afghanistan\u0027s\n\nNationally Determined Contribution\u0026nbsp;to \u0022Identify and mainstream climate change adaptation technologies into the sectoral policies, strategies and development plans, and promotion of regional and international cooperation and coordination for adaptation technology transfer \u0022.\n\nContext\nAs a mountainous country, with dry lands and frequent droughts, Afghanistan experiences increasing extreme weather that affect the availability of water, threatening the supply of drinking water, as well as crop production, very much dependent on irrigation. Afghanistan has also a good potential for generating renewable energies, such as hydropower, solar and wind energy to contribute to reduce climate change and pave the way for a low-carbon development. The government therefore seeks to identify the appropriate technologies to disseminate in the country to mitigate and adapt to the changing climate.\nTechnology Request\nIn order to develop its mitigation and adaptation options to climate change impacts, the government of Afghanistan asked CTCN for assistance in identifying technology \u0026nbsp;needs \u0026nbsp;in \u0026nbsp;its three most \u0026nbsp;vulnerable \u0026nbsp;sectors, according to its National \u0026nbsp;Adaptation Programme of Action.\nCTCN Support\nThe CTCN and partner United Nations Environment Programme, with the expertise of the UN Environment Post Conflict and Disaster Management Branch, worked with the National Environment Protection Agency and other ministries to identify and advocate for suitable technologies for ow-carbon and climate resilient development in agriculture, water, and energy. Furthermore the assistance reuslted in: \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\nDevelopment of a planning roadmap for mainstreaming climate technology priorities in key sectors\nDevelopment of three\u0026nbsp;project \u0026nbsp;concepts, \u0026nbsp;namely \u0026nbsp;a\u0026nbsp;\u201cRenewable Energy and Sustainable Rural Electrification\u0026nbsp;Support \u0026nbsp;Program\u201d; \u0026nbsp;a \u0026nbsp;\u201cForestry \u0026nbsp;Institutions, \u0026nbsp;Restoration\u0026nbsp;and Science Technology for Afghanistan\u201d project; and a\u0026nbsp;\u201cClimate Early Warning Integrated Mountain System and\u0026nbsp;Ecological Observatory\u201d\nBriefing \u0026nbsp;papers \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;training \u0026nbsp;materials \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;build \u0026nbsp;capacity \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;policy\u0026nbsp;makers \u0026nbsp; and \u0026nbsp; other \u0026nbsp; key \u0026nbsp; stakeholders \u0026nbsp; to \u0026nbsp; incorporate \u0026nbsp; climate\u0026nbsp;technology priorities into national planning\u0026nbsp;\nIncreased national capacity to identify climate technology priorities and access investment and funding for climate technology in Afghanistan\n\nFor further details, please see Documents section below.\nRelevant Technologies and Approaches\n\nTechnology Needs Assessment\n\nExpected Impact\n\nCompendium of climate technology options\nTechnology project concepts\nPlanning roadmap for mainstreaming climate technology priorities\nStrengthened political will and support for mitigation and adaptation technologies\nStrengthened understanding of mitigation and adaptation technologies among policymakers, and therefore created a strong basis in the country for conducting the TNA\/TAP and for the implementation of new technology initiatives to support sustainable development in Afghanistan.\u0026nbsp;\nThe government of Afghanistan now has at its disposal a compendium of \u0026nbsp;technologies that can be instrumental to implementing its Nationally Determined Contributions. The roadmap and capacity building will inform new policies to be developed and will provide a solid basis for the country to conduct a Technology Needs Assessment and Technology Action Plan in 2017.\n\nCountry Partners\nAfghanistan National Disaster Management Authority; Ministry of Agriculture; Ministry of Economy; Ministry of Energy and Water; Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development.\n","Planners":"","Date_of_submission":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222014-05-04T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003ESun, 05\/04\/2014\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Request_proponent":"","Request_proponent_URL":"","Geographical_scope":"National","Cross-sectoral_enabler":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/technology-sectors\/capacity-building-and-training\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECapacity building and training\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/technology-sectors\/governance-and-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGovernance and planning\u003C\/a\u003E","Final_type_of_assistance":"Technology identification and prioritisation","Request_NDE":"National Environment Protection Agency of Afghanistan","Duration_range":"","Budget_range":"$20-50k","Implementors_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/consortium-partner-knowledge-partners\/united-nations\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUnited Nations Environment Programme\u003C\/a\u003E","Other_partners_involved":"UNEP Post-Conflict and Disaster Management Branch","Other_partners_involved_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/s\/unep-post-conflict-and-disaster-management-branch\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUNEP Post-Conflict and Disaster Management Branch\u003C\/a\u003E","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/afghanistan-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAfghanistan\u003C\/a\u003E","Planners_URL":"","Sustainable_Development_Goals":"Clean water and sanitation, Affordable and clean energy, Climate action","Relevant_technologies":"Agroforestry, Biomass power, Crop diversification and new varieties, Daylight harnessing, Flood hazard mapping, General agro-forestry, silviculture and mixed farming solutions, Geothermal electricity, Insulation in buildings, Integrated gasification combined-cycle, Efficient lighting, Livestock disease management, Point of use water treatment, Rainwater harvesting, Selective breeding via controlled mating, Small hydropower, Drip irrigation, Solar cooking, Solar heating, Solar lamps, Solar PV, Water Safety Plans, Technology Needs Assessments, Heating- Ventilation and Air Conditioning"},{"title":"Regional Energy Efficiency Action Plan","URL":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/projects\/regional-energy-efficiency-action-plan","nid":"13342","Countries":"Albania","Objective":"Mitigation","Sectors":"Energy efficiency","Approach":"","Phase":"Completed","Implementors":"UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC)","Description":"This Technology Transfer Advances Albania\u0027s\n\nNationally Determined Contribution to\u0026nbsp;\u0022commit\u0026nbsp;to reduce CO2 emissions compared to the baseline scenario in the period of 2016 and 2030 by 11.5 %. This reduction means 708 kT carbon-dioxide emission reduction in 2030\u0022.\n\nCTCN Response\n\nDevelop the first local-level plan for energy efficiency and achievement\nProvide training to enhance understanding of national energy plans among regional stakeholders and local government employees\n\nRelevant Technologies and Approaches\n\nEnergy savings in buildings\nInsulation in buildings\nBuilding envelope thermal insulation\u0026nbsp;\n\nExpected Results\n\nFirst inter-regional energy efficiency plan with clear steps for mitigation actions at the community level\nPotential for future plan replication in other regions.\n\nCountry Partners\nMinistry of Energy and Industry; RCE middle Albania; Meister Consultants Group\n","Planners":"","Date_of_submission":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-06-25T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003EThu, 06\/25\/2015\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Request_proponent":"Republic of Albania Ministry of Energy and Industry","Request_proponent_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/ta-proponents\/republic-albania-ministry-energy-and\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ERepublic of Albania Ministry of Energy and Industry\u003C\/a\u003E","Geographical_scope":"National","Cross-sectoral_enabler":"","Final_type_of_assistance":"Decision-making tools and\/or information provision","Request_NDE":"Ministry of Tourism and Environment, Albania","Duration_range":"2-6 months","Budget_range":"$50-100k","Implementors_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/consortium-partner-knowledge-partners\/unep-copenhagen\u0022 hreflang=\u0022und\u0022\u003EUNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC)\u003C\/a\u003E","Other_partners_involved":"","Other_partners_involved_URL":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/building-envelope-thermal-insulation-3\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EBuilding envelope thermal insulation\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\/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\/stakeholder-consultations-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EStakeholder consultations\u003C\/a\u003E","Planners_URL":"","Sustainable_Development_Goals":"Affordable and clean energy, Climate action, Partnerships for the goals","Relevant_technologies":"Building envelope thermal insulation, Insulation in buildings, Energy Savings in buildings"},{"title":"Workforce Development Strategy for Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s Priority Energy Sectors","URL":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/projects\/workforce-development-strategy-antigua-and-barbuda-s-priority-energy","nid":"13343","Countries":"Antigua \u0026 Barbuda","Objective":"Adaptation, Mitigation","Sectors":"Cross-sectoral","Approach":"","Phase":"Completed","Implementors":"National Renewable Energy Laboratory","Description":"This Technology Transfer Advances Antigua and Barbuda\u0027s\n\nNationally Determined Contribution to \u0022enhance the established enabling legal, policy and institutional environment for a low carbon emission development pathway to achieve poverty reduction and sustainable development\u0022.\nSustainable Energy Action Plan\n2010 National Energy Policy\n\nContext\nAntigua and Barbuda currently generates nearly all of its electricity from imported fossil fuels,\u0026nbsp;resulting in high costs and greenhouse gas emissions. \u0026nbsp;The government of Antigua and Barbuda is addressing these challenges\u0026nbsp;through several goals and policies. The 2010 National Energy Policy contains goals to reduce energy\u0026nbsp;costs, diversify from fossil fuels, and develop new technologies and sectors. The 2013 Sustainable Energy Action plan builds off of the 2010 policy by providing a comprehensive roadmap for\u0026nbsp;renewable energy and energy efficiency policy development, with recommendations for the creation\u0026nbsp;of certain government institutions, policies, and proposed budgets.\nTechnology Request\nThe Environment Department within Antigua and Barbuda\u0027s Ministry of Health and the Environment\u0026nbsp;requested support in identifying relevant energy efficient and renewable energy technologies and the development of a\u0026nbsp;workforce strategy to mobilize local labor for implementation projects in fulfillment of the\u0026nbsp;country\u2019s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN Support\nThe CTCN and partner, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory\u0026nbsp;(NREL),\u0026nbsp;provided the following technology assistance in Antigua and Barbuda:\n\nIn-country assessment of Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s energy context, clean renewable energy deployment goals, NDC priorities, current barriers, and possible policy, market\u0026nbsp;or other solutions, including those for mobilizing private sector investment;\nAnalysis of recommendations for renewable energy technologies\u0026nbsp;(such as solar photovoltaic\u0026nbsp;and wind power) and suppliers; and\u0026nbsp;\nDevelopment of a workforce strategy identifying\u0026nbsp;short, medium, and long term actions for Antigua and Barbuda to enhance local capacity to implement priority energy sector projects that can help the country to meet its Nationally Determined Contribution.\n\nThe workforce strategy includes the purpose and objectives, a budget for programme development and implementation, and key stakeholders and their roles in implementation. The document also describes the expected workforce breakdown, a baseline skills profile of the islands of Antigua and Barbuda, and anticipated areas of skills shortages. The strategy further defines the objectives of the workforce and training activities, as well as actions needed to achieve these objectives. The document then goes on to note potential partner organizations, including regional and international finance and development institutions.\n\n\n\nFor further details, please see Documents\u0026nbsp;section below.\nKey technologies addressed\n\nsolar photovoltaic\nwaste to energy\nwind power\n\nExpected Impact\nShort Term\n\nThe following technologies were prioritized as leading opportunities for Antigua and Barbuda to develop their local\u0026nbsp;workforce, in line with its NDC:\n\nRenewable energy electricity generation\nSolar PV\nWind\nWaste to energy\nEnergy efficiency and resiliency\nEnergy efficiency and resilient retrofits\nEnergy efficiency and resilient new buildings\nSolar hot water\n\n\nThe Technical Advisory Committee, a multistakeholder committee that includes seventeen government departments with responsibilities for environment, waste, energy, water, land management, development, and standards;\u0026nbsp;three nongovernmental organizations; and one private sector coalition representative\u0026nbsp;validated the CTCN workforce strategy.\nThe relevant ministries of Antigua and Barbuda plan to\u0026nbsp;utilize\u0026nbsp;the workforce strategy to develop training components of future energy projects to be developed; and\nThe Department of Environment improved\u0026nbsp;capacity of to support implementation of national energy policies and goals such as the\u0026nbsp;design of future renewable energy projects and programs.\n\nMedium Term\n\nDiversified energy mix which moves away from total reliance on fossil fuels;\nDecreased energy costs due to enhanced\u0026nbsp;competition among\u0026nbsp;energy providers and utilizing\u0026nbsp;lower cost resources, including renewable energy; and\nEncouraging economic development with increased private sector participation in developing\u0026nbsp;new energy projects.\n\nLong Term\n\nIncreased energy independence away from imported fuels;\nEnhanced\u0026nbsp;climate resiliency through\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;deployment of hurricane resistant energy generation and off grid technologies; and\nReduced GHG\u0026nbsp;emissions by diversifying the country\u0027s energy mix to include greater\u0026nbsp;amounts of solar PV, and wind, and other clean energy sources.\n\nGender Considerations\nIn general, women are often\u0026nbsp;underrepresented in the energy sector. In\u0026nbsp;line with equal employment principles, the workforce strategy actively encourages the participation of women and\u0026nbsp;under-represented groups in all sectors of the workforce. The Directorate of Gender Affairs;\u0026nbsp;Community Development\u0026nbsp;Division; and the Professional\u0026nbsp;Organization for Women in\u0026nbsp;Antigua and Barbuda are identified in the strategy as potential leads in the implementation and oversight of the engagement of women in Antigua and Barbuda\u0027s energy workforce development.\n","Planners":"","Date_of_submission":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-02-08T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003ESun, 02\/08\/2015\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Request_proponent":"","Request_proponent_URL":"","Geographical_scope":"National","Cross-sectoral_enabler":"","Final_type_of_assistance":"Technology identification and prioritisation","Request_NDE":"Environment Division - Ministry of Agriculture, Housing, Lands and the Environment","Duration_range":"2-6 months","Budget_range":"$20-50k","Implementors_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/consortium-partner-knowledge-partners\/national-renewable\u0022 hreflang=\u0022und\u0022\u003ENational Renewable Energy Laboratory\u003C\/a\u003E","Other_partners_involved":"International Renewable Energy Agency","Other_partners_involved_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/knowledge-partners\/international-renewable-energy-agency\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EInternational Renewable Energy Agency\u003C\/a\u003E","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\/peat-carbon-management-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EPeat carbon management\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\/small-scale-wind-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESmall-scale wind\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/gender\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGender\u003C\/a\u003E","Planners_URL":"","Sustainable_Development_Goals":"Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action","Relevant_technologies":"Energy supply from waste, On-shore wind, Solar PV"},{"title":"Development of a Mechanical-Biological Treatment (MBT) pilot project of the Waste NAMA in Cali","URL":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/projects\/development-mechanical-biological-treatment-mbt-pilot-project-waste","nid":"13344","Countries":"Colombia","Objective":"Mitigation","Sectors":"Waste management","Approach":"","Phase":"Completed","Implementors":"International Solid Waste Association","Description":"This Technology Transfer Advances Colombia\u0027s\n\nNationally Determined Contribution to \u0022Reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% with respect to the projected Business-as-Usual Scenario (BAU) by 2030\u0022.\n\nContext\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 a waste public service. 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 the Solid Waste Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) pilot project, to shift the view of conventional waste management and promote alternative treatment methods, between public and private stakeholders and policymakers of the country.\nTechnology Request\nThe City of Cali requested a\u0026nbsp;quick response assistance with deploying an alternative Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) treatment plant that will\u0026nbsp;contribute to reducing GHG emissions.\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN Support\nThe CTCN and partner, the International Solid Waste Association\u0026nbsp;(ISWA),\u0026nbsp;provided the following technology assistance in Colombia:\n\nConduct technical feasibility study, including existing studies to identify appropriate technology\nElaborate on\u0026nbsp; deployment\u0026nbsp; structures\u0026nbsp; for\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; selected,\u0026nbsp; treatment technology\nCreate business\u0026nbsp; model\u0026nbsp; for\u0026nbsp; MSW plant\nDevelop a plan to access financing\nConduct capacity\u0026nbsp; building\u0026nbsp; activities on operation\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; selected\u0026nbsp; plant\u0026nbsp;\nConduct technical\u0026nbsp; studies\u0026nbsp; to\u0026nbsp; determine\u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp; most\u0026nbsp; feasible\u0026nbsp; waste\u0026nbsp; treatment\u0026nbsp; technology\u0026nbsp; for\u0026nbsp; two additional pilot cities to facilitate replication and up-scaling\n\nFor further details, please see Documents section below.\nRelevant Technologies and Approaches\n\nIntegrated Solid Waste Management\u200b\n\nExpected Impact\n\nDemonstration of the technical\u0026nbsp; and\u0026nbsp; financial\u0026nbsp; feasibility\u0026nbsp; of\u0026nbsp; an\u0026nbsp; alternative MSW treatment\u0026nbsp; plant\nImplementation of MSW plant\nJob creation\nMore efficient waste sector and role model function for to the region\nReduced GHG (mainly CH4) emissions from landfills\n\nCountry Partners\nAdministrative Department\u0026nbsp;of Environmental Management (DAGMA); Autonomous University of the West Cali; Carvajal Foundation; CEMPRE; Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Climate Change Division; Ministry of Housing, Cities and Territory; Regional\u0026nbsp;Autonomous\u0026nbsp;Corporation\u0026nbsp;of the\u0026nbsp;Cauca\u0026nbsp;River\u0026nbsp;Valley; Universidad de Valle and Universidad (ICESI); Social Wealth Secretariat of Santiago de Cali.\n","Planners":"","Date_of_submission":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222014-03-20T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003EThu, 03\/20\/2014\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Request_proponent":"","Request_proponent_URL":"","Geographical_scope":"Sub-national","Cross-sectoral_enabler":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/technology-sectors\/economics-and-financial-decision-making\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEconomics and financial decision-making\u003C\/a\u003E","Final_type_of_assistance":"Feasibility of technology options","Request_NDE":"Directorate of Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development","Duration_range":"2-6 months","Budget_range":"$50-100k","Implementors_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/network-member-knowledge-partners\/international-solid\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EInternational Solid Waste Association\u003C\/a\u003E","Other_partners_involved":"International Solid Waste Association","Other_partners_involved_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/network-member-knowledge-partners\/international-solid\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EInternational Solid Waste Association\u003C\/a\u003E","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/integrated-solid-waste-management-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIntegrated solid waste management\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/municipal-solid-waste-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMunicipal solid waste\u003C\/a\u003E","Planners_URL":"","Sustainable_Development_Goals":"Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action","Relevant_technologies":"Integrated solid waste management"},{"title":"Monitoring and evaluation of national promotion policies for energy efficiency and renewable energy within industrial and transport sectors","URL":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/projects\/monitoring-and-evaluation-national-promotion-policies-energy","nid":"13345","Countries":"Colombia","Objective":"Mitigation","Sectors":"Cross-sectoral","Approach":"","Phase":"Completed","Implementors":"Bariloche Foundation, The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research , National Renewable Energy Laboratory","Description":"This Technology Transfer Advances Colombia\u0027s\n\nStrategy for Low Carbon Development (ECDBC), and the Program for Promotion of\u0026nbsp;Rational and Efficient Use of Energy (PROURE).\u0026nbsp;\nNationally Determined Contribution to\u0026nbsp;reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% with respect to the projected BAU scenario by 2030 (unilateral and unconditional) and to increase its ambition to 30% with respect to BAU by 2030 (conditional and subject to international support). \u0026nbsp;\n\nContext\nColombia\u0027s government has been working together with several stakeholders at the national level, to guide the country into sustainable ways of development. Maintaining economic growth while reducing greenhouse gas emissions of\u0026nbsp;production\u0026nbsp;sectors is one of the objectives of Colombia\u0027s environmental policies and strategies today. Specifically the energy sector has a cross-cutting importance because of its impacts\u0026nbsp;on the entire economy. Therefore the government has been progressing the implementation of national policies to promote increased adoption of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy source.\u0026nbsp;These measures include technical regulations, financial incentives, institutional development and technical capacity building. There is now a need to provide international technical expertise to assess the efficiency of using\u0026nbsp;different kinds of incentives, such as financial,\u0026nbsp;for energy efficiency and non-conventional energy sources, and to design a mechanism to monitor and\u0026nbsp;evaluate the benefits derived.\u0026nbsp;\nTechnology Request\nThe Directorate of Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development\u0026nbsp;in Colombia requested support with a verifiable framework and methodology to evaluate and monitor national incentives for optimizing environmental and financial benefits for the country.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nCTCN Support\nThe CTCN assistance, together with partners the\u0026nbsp;National Renewable Energy Laboratory\u0026nbsp;(NREL), Bariloche Foundation\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands,\u0026nbsp;resulted in a tool for assessing\u0026nbsp;the performance and efficiency of the economic incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy implemented by the Colombian government for the industry and transport sector. The assessment included the feasability and convenience of other possible approaches and sectors as well. Ultimately, the assistance provided an expansion of the instruments used to promote energy efficiency. In terms of technological focus, the approaches assessed for the transport and industry sectors were:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\nTransport sector:\n\nTechnological\u0026nbsp;upgrade\u0026nbsp;of the vehicle fleet\u0026nbsp;\nShifts in the transport mode\n\n\nIndustrial sector:\n\nOptimization of electric motor systems, including the promotion of equipment replacement with high efficiency units\nOptimizations of combustions processes through residual heat recovery. \u0026nbsp;\n\n\n\nFor further details, please see Documents section below.\nRelevant\u0026nbsp;Technologies and Approaches\n\nFinancial incentives\n\nExpected Impact\n\nA tool to monitor and assess the results of incentives and to evaluate the possibility to extend incentives\nEnhanced local capacity to design new incentive mechanisms for energy efficiency and monitor results\nContribution \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;toward \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;reaching \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Colombia\u2019s \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;national \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;emission\u0026nbsp;reduction target (a 20 % reduction by 2030 against the business as\u0026nbsp;usual scenario)\u0026nbsp;\nEffective \u0026nbsp; monitoring, \u0026nbsp; evaluation \u0026nbsp; and \u0026nbsp; adjustment \u0026nbsp; of \u0026nbsp; incentive\u0026nbsp;structures \u0026nbsp;will \u0026nbsp;economically \u0026nbsp;benefit \u0026nbsp;industries \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;stakeholders that \u0026nbsp; commit \u0026nbsp; to \u0026nbsp; reducing \u0026nbsp; their \u0026nbsp; environmental \u0026nbsp; and \u0026nbsp; climate\u0026nbsp;footprints\n\nCountry Partners\nAdministrative Department for Science, Technology and Innovation (COLCIENCIAS); Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism; Mining and Energy Planning Unit; Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development; Ministry of Transport; National Authority for Environmental Licenses (ANLA); National University; United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)\n","Planners":"","Date_of_submission":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222014-03-19T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003EWed, 03\/19\/2014\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Request_proponent":"","Request_proponent_URL":"","Geographical_scope":"National","Cross-sectoral_enabler":"","Final_type_of_assistance":"Decision-making tools and\/or information provision","Request_NDE":"Directorate of Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development","Duration_range":"2-6 months","Budget_range":"$50-100k","Implementors_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/consortium-partner-knowledge-partners\/bariloche\u0022 hreflang=\u0022und\u0022\u003EBariloche Foundation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/consortium-partner-knowledge-partners\/netherlands\u0022 hreflang=\u0022und\u0022\u003EThe Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research \u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/consortium-partner-knowledge-partners\/national-renewable\u0022 hreflang=\u0022und\u0022\u003ENational Renewable Energy Laboratory\u003C\/a\u003E","Other_partners_involved":"","Other_partners_involved_URL":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/colombia\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EColombia\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\/energy-efficiency-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEnergy efficiency\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\/netherlands\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENetherlands\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\/tourism\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETourism\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/transport-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ETransport\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/waste-heat-recovery-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EWaste heat recovery\u003C\/a\u003E","Planners_URL":"","Sustainable_Development_Goals":"Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action","Relevant_technologies":"Financial incentives"},{"title":"National System to Monitor Impact of Colombia\u0026#039;s Adaptation Efforts","URL":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/projects\/national-system-monitor-impact-colombias-adaptation-efforts","nid":"13346","Countries":"Colombia","Objective":"Adaptation","Sectors":"Cross-sectoral","Approach":"","Phase":"Completed","Implementors":"Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC)","Description":"This Technology Transfer Advances Colombia\u0027s\n\nNationally Determined Contribution to develop \u0022a national system of adaptation indicators that allows the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of adaptation measures\u0022 and \u0022ensure that six priority sectors of the economy (transport, energy, agriculture, housing, health, and trade, tourism and industry) will include climate change consideration in their planning instruments\u0022.\n\nContext\nColombia\u0027s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development is in charge together with several stakeholders at the national level, to guide the country in adapting to climate change through mainstreaming it into territorial, sectoral and land planning. Finding concrete solutions and measures to implement at the local level will help reducing the vulnerahility of the country and population in addition to a sustainable development of the country.\u0026nbsp;Some territories and sectors are currently developing vulnerability and impact assessments; however the country has found a constraint in homogenizing a methodology that can keep track of several implemented results of Plans and Projects in adaptation to climate change.\u0026nbsp;Following the implementation of nearly 25 adaptation plans and projects in coastal and continental regions, coordinating entities of the National Adaptation Plan of Colombia identified the\u0026nbsp;lack of a robust indicator system for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of adaptation actions as one of the main barriers to an integrated adaptation.\u0026nbsp;Therefore, there is a need for assistance in the development of an evaluation and monitoring system that strengthen decision-maker processes about Climate Change strategies and plans at national level, as\u0026nbsp;the evidence on the impact of such interventions appears limited. This system should include a portfolio of indicators that allow evaluating and monitoring of\u0026nbsp;adaptation\u0026nbsp;actions and\u0026nbsp;identify\u0026nbsp;vulnerable regions and monitoring changes\u0026nbsp;in specific regions\/cities of the country.\nTechnology Request\nColombia\u0027s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development requested support to develop an evaluation and monitoring system including indicators that can be utilized to assess and improve the country\u0027s efforts in adapting to climate change. The effort was lead by lead by the Directorate of Climate Change of the Ministry\u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp; Environment \u0026nbsp; and \u0026nbsp; Sustainable \u0026nbsp; Development \u0026nbsp; (MADS-DCC), in close coordination with the National Department\u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;Planning \u0026nbsp;(NPD), \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;Colombian \u0026nbsp;Institute \u0026nbsp;for \u0026nbsp;Hydrology,\u0026nbsp;Meteorology \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;Environmental \u0026nbsp;Studies \u0026nbsp;(IDEAM) \u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;National Disaster Risk Management Unit (UNGR).\u0026nbsp;\nCTCN Response\nThe CTCN and partners, the\u0026nbsp;Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;UNEP DTU Partnership,\u0026nbsp;focused on the development of appropriate indicators based on reviews of existing indicators; a\u0026nbsp;review of the actions to be monitored within the National Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change (PNACC);\u0026nbsp;and development of an integrated national monitoring system and protocol. The project was implemented in three phases:\n\nRecommendation of an institution to host and implement the monitoring system;\nIdentification of existing good practice for monitoring of adaptation in Colombia and globally;\u0026nbsp;and\nDevelopment and validation of the monitoring system based on the good practice assessment,\u0026nbsp;with protocols and\u0026nbsp;\n\tbaselines established for indicators\u0026nbsp;\n\nFor further details, please see Documents section below.\nRelevant Technologies and Approaches\n\nMonitoring and evaluation for adaptation\n\nExpected Impact\nShort term\n\nSupport with reporting on adaptation outcomes and a practical platform for\u0026nbsp;exchange and analysis of experiences with other countries,\u0026nbsp;such as Costa Rica and Mexico. Colombia\u2019s experience has\u0026nbsp;\n\tnow led to similar initiatives in Costa Rica and Honduras.\n\nMedium term\n\nRobust system to monitor and evaluate effectiveness and the progress\nInformation to improve current programmes, plan further actions, and attract private and public funding\nAbility to evaluate regional vulnerability, and to incorporate climate change variables into a broad range of planning instruments\n\nLong term\n\nIncreased \u0026nbsp; national \u0026nbsp; capacity \u0026nbsp; to \u0026nbsp; capture \u0026nbsp; the \u0026nbsp; extent \u0026nbsp; to \u0026nbsp; which\u0026nbsp;Colombia\u2019s \u0026nbsp; adaptation \u0026nbsp;efforts \u0026nbsp; lead \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp; enhanced \u0026nbsp;resilience \u0026nbsp; to\u0026nbsp;climate change, with a specific focus on agricultural, human health\u0026nbsp;and transportation sectors. (In 2014, the agricultural sector had an\u0026nbsp;estimated value of \u0026nbsp;3.6 billion USD).\u0026nbsp;\nImproved \u0026nbsp; decision-making \u0026nbsp; will \u0026nbsp; contribute \u0026nbsp; to \u0026nbsp; increasing \u0026nbsp; the\u0026nbsp;resilience of 53 million hectares of primary forest ecosystems and\u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;life \u0026nbsp;giving \u0026nbsp;services \u0026nbsp;they \u0026nbsp;provide \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;climate \u0026nbsp;change \u0026nbsp;mitigation\u0026nbsp;and adaptation\u0026nbsp;\nGeneration, verification and evaluation of the following:\n\nVulnerability baseline in Colombia\nLevel of compliance with Colombia\u0027s vulnerability and risk reduction goals\nInputs for the National Communications and for the Biennnial Reports that Columbia must present to the UNFCCC as a part of its international committments.\u0026nbsp;\nComparative analysis between regional and sectorial projects\nEvaluation of the level of regional vulnerability, allowing to incorporate climate change variables into a wide set of environmental, territorial and sectorial planning instruments\nEvaluation\u0026nbsp;the level of performance of adaptation projects that are being implemented, and assess the need to make amendements or reformulations etc.\n\n\n\n","Planners":"UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC), Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center","Date_of_submission":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222014-03-18T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003ETue, 03\/18\/2014\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Request_proponent":"","Request_proponent_URL":"","Geographical_scope":"National","Cross-sectoral_enabler":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/technology-sectors\/governance-and-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGovernance and planning\u003C\/a\u003E","Final_type_of_assistance":"Decision-making tools and\/or information provision","Request_NDE":"Directorate of Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development","Duration_range":"12-24 months","Budget_range":"$200-250k","Implementors_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/consortium-partner-knowledge-partners\/tropical\u0022 hreflang=\u0022und\u0022\u003ETropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/consortium-partner-knowledge-partners\/unep-copenhagen\u0022 hreflang=\u0022und\u0022\u003EUNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC)\u003C\/a\u003E","Other_partners_involved":"","Other_partners_involved_URL":"","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\/ecosystem-monitoring-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEcosystem monitoring\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\/non-ferrous-metals-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ENon-ferrous metals\u003C\/a\u003E","Planners_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/consortium-partner-knowledge-partners\/unep-copenhagen\u0022 hreflang=\u0022und\u0022\u003EUNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC)\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/consortium-partner-knowledge-partners\/tropical\u0022 hreflang=\u0022und\u0022\u003ETropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center\u003C\/a\u003E","Sustainable_Development_Goals":"Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action, Life on land","Relevant_technologies":"Climate change monitoring, Monitoring and evaluation for adaptation"},{"title":"Technology of Photovoltaic Solar Cell Design and Manufacturing","URL":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/projects\/technology-photovoltaic-solar-cell-design-and-manufacturing","nid":"13347","Countries":"Iran","Objective":"Mitigation","Sectors":"Renewable energy","Approach":"","Phase":"Completed","Implementors":"The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research ","Description":"This Technology Transfer Advances\u0026nbsp;Iran\u0027s\n\n\nNationally Determined Contribution\u0026nbsp;to mitigate Iran\u0027s\u0026nbsp;GHG\u0026nbsp;emissions in 2030 by 4% compared to the Business As Usual scenario through development of e.g. renewable energies.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\nIran\u0027s Renewable Energy Roadmap (2014)\n\n\nContext\nCTCN is assisting Iran to move towards building the country\u0027s first solar photovoltaic cell pilot manufacturing plant \u0026nbsp;and building up the necessary associated capacity of the national photovoltaic industry.\nCTCN Response\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Capacity building and advice to guide the development of lran\u0027s photovoltaic manufacturing industry;\u0026nbsp;\n\u2022 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Technical assessment of photovoltaic manufacturing technologies, material supply, knowledge infrastructure suitable for the Iranian context.\nExpected Results\n\nIncreased awareness and technical capacity for selecting and applying solar photovoltaic manufacturing technologies;\nEnhanced capacities for seeking financial resources for pilot manufacturing of solar photovoltaic technologies;\u0026nbsp;\nLong-term support for the solar photovoltaic production and application in Iran;\u0026nbsp;\nLong-term job and market creation within the solar photovoltaic industry.\n\nRelevant Technologies and Approaches\n\nSolar photovoltaic\n\nFor further details please see Documents section below\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Planners":"","Date_of_submission":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222014-06-03T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003ETue, 06\/03\/2014\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Request_proponent":"","Request_proponent_URL":"","Geographical_scope":"National","Cross-sectoral_enabler":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/technology-sectors\/governance-and-planning\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGovernance and planning\u003C\/a\u003E","Final_type_of_assistance":"Research and development of technologies","Request_NDE":"Presidency Center for Progress and Development of Iran","Duration_range":"6-12 months","Budget_range":"$20-50k","Implementors_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/consortium-partner-knowledge-partners\/netherlands\u0022 hreflang=\u0022und\u0022\u003EThe Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research \u003C\/a\u003E","Other_partners_involved":"","Other_partners_involved_URL":"","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\/iran-islamic-republic\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EIran (Islamic Republic of)\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-pv-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar PV\u003C\/a\u003E","Planners_URL":"","Sustainable_Development_Goals":"Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action","Relevant_technologies":"Solar PV"},{"title":"Creating a technology development and education centre to address climate change","URL":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/projects\/creating-technology-development-and-education-centre-address-climate","nid":"13348","Countries":"Madagascar","Objective":"Adaptation, Mitigation","Sectors":"Cross-sectoral","Approach":"","Phase":"Completed","Implementors":"Econoler, Le Groupe-conseil baastel","Description":"This Technology Transfer Advances Madagascar\u0027s\n\nNationally Determined Contribution to reduce approximately 30 MtCO2 of its emissions of GHG, representing 14% of national emissions, compared to the Business-As-Usual scenario.\n\nRequested CTCN Response\n\nDesign informative, awareness-raising and educational tools on climate change\nDesign education curriculums and programs\nMobilize financial resources to construct the centre\nResearch and deploy climate technologies\n\nRelevant Technologies and Approaches\n\nCapacity building \u0026amp; training\nKnowledge Management Systems\n\nExpected Results\n\nA business plan for the design and operations of the Climate Technology Centre\nDesign of initial educational programme on climate change technologies\nOrganisation of pilot training sessions and workshops\n\n","Planners":"","Date_of_submission":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-07-28T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003ETue, 07\/28\/2015\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Request_proponent":"Maharitra","Request_proponent_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/ta-proponents\/maharitra\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMaharitra\u003C\/a\u003E","Geographical_scope":"Community-based","Cross-sectoral_enabler":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/technology-sectors\/communication-and-awareness\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunication and awareness\u003C\/a\u003E","Final_type_of_assistance":"Decision-making tools and\/or information provision","Request_NDE":"Minist\u00e8re de l\u2019Environnement, de l\u2019Ecologie et des For\u00eats","Duration_range":"6-12 months","Budget_range":"$100-150k","Implementors_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/network-member-knowledge-partners\/econoler\u0022 hreflang=\u0022und\u0022\u003EEconoler\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/network-members\/le-groupe-conseil-baastel\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ELe Groupe-conseil baastel\u003C\/a\u003E","Other_partners_involved":"","Other_partners_involved_URL":"","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\/construction-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EConstruction\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/madagascar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMadagascar\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\/urban-infrastructure-development-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUrban infrastructure development\u003C\/a\u003E","Planners_URL":"","Sustainable_Development_Goals":"Quality education, Climate action","Relevant_technologies":"Building efficiency"},{"title":"Design and financing for crop drying and storage technologies to strengthen food security in the face of climate change","URL":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/projects\/design-and-financing-crop-drying-and-storage-technologies-strengthen","nid":"13349","Countries":"Mali","Objective":"Adaptation, Mitigation","Sectors":"Agriculture and forestry","Approach":"Community based","Phase":"Completed","Implementors":"Environment and Development Action in the Third World, Private Financing Advisory Network","Description":"This Technology Transfer Advances Mali\u0027s\n\nNationally Determined Contribution to give \u0022Priority\u0026nbsp;to develop a smart and resilient agriculture, including through the use of renewable energies\u0022.\n\nContext\nIn Mali, climate variability threatens agricultural productivity and farmer livelihoods. Current methods of crop conservation lead to significant waste in the value chain, and weaken farmers\u0027 access to markets, reducing their revenues. Local entrepreneurs seek to install solar photovoltaic-powered processing and storage technologies to improve productivity and resilience, yet lack financial means to do so.\u0026nbsp;The Action Group for Modernisation of Agriculture (GAMA), in Southern Mali aims to improve farming stability in the face of increasing vulnerability of crop production due to climate change. A key piece of their strategy is to use renewable energy source for drying, processing and storage technologies for mangoes, potatoes and gombo. Used at sufficient scale, these technologies increase shelf life and availability of the product to the market, thereby increasing resilience to change and food security. The project has considerable potential to attract private sector financing, but the upfront investment constitutes the main obstacle, and investors are not convinced of its bankability.\nTechnology Request\nThe Action Group for Modernisation of Agriculture (GAMA)\u0026nbsp;in Southern Mali together with the\u0026nbsp;Mali Folk Center; Ministry of Agriculture and\u0026nbsp;Ministry of Environment\u0026nbsp;requested support to address the technical and financial barriers faced in implementing the\u0026nbsp;ambitious project of using renewable energy sources for drying, processing and storing technologies for mangoes, potatoes and gombo, as well as to showcase the bankability of such initiatives.\nCTCN Support\nThe CTCN and partners, the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) of the Climate Technology Initiative (CTI), in collaboration with Environment and Development Action in the Third World,\u0026nbsp;provided the following technology assistance in Mali:\n\nReview of the local project aiming at installing technologies using solar potential, to store and dry mangos, potatoes and gombos\nFinalization of\u0026nbsp;the business plan and related documents\nDevelopment of a cash flow model\nProduction of\u0026nbsp;an independent feasibility audit to support investment decisions\nProvided\u0026nbsp;coaching and support of project members such as training on investor negotiations and facilitation of investor meetings\nDesign of a scaling up and communication strategy\nRecommendations on appropriate technology options\n\nFor further details, please see Documents section below.\nKey technology addressed\n\nSolar dryer\n\nExpected Results\nShort term\n\nLocal stakeholders will gain the capacity to make a compelling case for investment from national or international financiers\nA showcase of the bankability of such initiatives\nDevelopment of financial and business model for project\u0026nbsp;\n\nLong term\u0026nbsp;\n\nRemoval of technical and financial barriers faced in implementation of the project\nDeployment of simple semi-industrial drying and storage facilities enabling off-season availability of mangoes, potatoes and okra\nAccess to higher margin markets at national and international level for dried fruits and vegetables is increased\nMore than 500,000 USD injected every year in local economy, creating a multiply effect in the economy\nIncreased food security for household throughout the year\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n","Planners":"","Date_of_submission":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222015-04-24T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003EFri, 04\/24\/2015\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Request_proponent":"Groupe d\u0026#039;Appui \u00e0 la Modernisation de l\u0026#039;Agriculture","Request_proponent_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/ta-proponents\/groupe-dappui-la-modernisation-de\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EGroupe d\u0026#039;Appui \u00e0 la Modernisation de l\u0026#039;Agriculture\u003C\/a\u003E","Geographical_scope":"Community-based","Cross-sectoral_enabler":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/technology-sectors\/capacity-building-and-training\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECapacity building and training\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/technology-sectors\/economics-and-financial-decision-making\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EEconomics and financial decision-making\u003C\/a\u003E","Final_type_of_assistance":"Private sector engagement and market creation","Request_NDE":"L\u2019 Agence Nationale de la M\u00e9t\u00e9orologie","Duration_range":"","Budget_range":"$20-50k","Implementors_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/consortium-partner-knowledge-partners\/environment-and\u0022 hreflang=\u0022und\u0022\u003EEnvironment and Development Action in the Third World\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/network-members\/private-financing-advisory-network\u0022 hreflang=\u0022und\u0022\u003EPrivate Financing Advisory Network\u003C\/a\u003E","Other_partners_involved":"","Other_partners_involved_URL":"","CTCN_Keyword_Matches":"\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\/agriculture-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EAgriculture\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/mali-1\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMali\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/community-based\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunity based\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\/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\/designing-protected-areas-5\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EDesigning protected areas\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/solar-0\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ESolar\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/ctcn-poolparty\/more-efficient-train-system-2\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EMore efficient train system\u003C\/a\u003E","Planners_URL":"","Sustainable_Development_Goals":"Zero hunger, Decent work and economic growth, Climate action","Relevant_technologies":"Solar dryer"},{"title":"Identification of climate adaptation technologies with rural communities","URL":"https:\/\/www.ctc-n.org\/technical-assistance\/projects\/identification-climate-adaptation-technologies-rural-communities","nid":"13350","Countries":"Mali","Objective":"Adaptation","Sectors":"Agriculture and forestry","Approach":"Community based, Endogenous technologies","Phase":"Completed","Implementors":"Environment and Development Action in the Third World","Description":"This Technology Transfer Advances\u0026nbsp;Mali\u0027s\n\nNationally Determined Contribution\u0026nbsp;to \u0022Address the climate change challenges relevant to agriculture\u0022 and \u0022Implement a technological action plan for adaptation and mitigation, as well as mobilization of local authorities, communities and vulnerable groups, to increase their resilience to climate change by 2020\u0022.\u0026nbsp;\n\nContext\nMali has developed policies, strategies, plans and programmes to help address climate change adaptation and mitigation at decentralized and communal levels. Achieving the overall objectives require high impact and low cost climate technologies that strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities and meet clean development goals. The effective participation of rural populations, particularly women and youth, is vital to the success of these efforts.\nTechnology Request\nThe government of Mali requested assistance in the identification of a range of appropriate adaptation climate technologies for farmers and the agriculture communities for each of the agro climatic zones of Mali. The request was made\u0026nbsp;together with the following country partners:\u0026nbsp;National Agency in charge of Environment and Sustainable Development,\u0026nbsp;National Direction of Agriculture,\u0026nbsp;National Direction in charge of Water and Forests,\u0026nbsp;National Direction in charge of Livestock and Hydraulics and\u0026nbsp;Permanent Assembly of Malian Chambers of Commerce.\nCTCN Support\nThe CTCN and partner ENDA, Environment and Development\u0026nbsp;Action in the Third World,\u0026nbsp;provided the following technology assistance in Mali:\n\nIdentification of a range of appropriate technologies for adapting to a changing climate adapted to each agro ecological zones of the country, with a focus on sectors such as agriculture and food production, market gardening and fruit arboriculture, composting, renewable energy for productive use (e.g. crop drying and processing), agroforestry, drought etc.\u0026nbsp;\nDissemination of an easy-to-use Reference Guide\u0026nbsp;of technologies that communities can use to best adapt their agricultural practices with regards to climate change effects. It contains concepts, approaches, methods, tools and different technological solutions, for each of the technologies identified.\u0026nbsp;The\u0026nbsp;guide \u0026nbsp;also \u0026nbsp;contains \u0026nbsp;information \u0026nbsp;on \u0026nbsp;the \u0026nbsp;typology \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;climate\u0026nbsp;hazards, \u0026nbsp; exposure \u0026nbsp; and \u0026nbsp; sensitivity \u0026nbsp; to \u0026nbsp; help \u0026nbsp; the \u0026nbsp; Malian\u0026nbsp;government \u0026nbsp;manage \u0026nbsp;disaster \u0026nbsp;risks \u0026nbsp;associated \u0026nbsp;with \u0026nbsp;droughts\u0026nbsp;and \u0026nbsp;floods. \u0026nbsp;\nDesign and test of a dissemination strategy for the Reference Guide so it can be used and known by a large number of communities and stakeholders in Mali.\nFormulation of key recommendations and steps to the Malian government for ensuring the uptake of best technologies and practices identified in the guide, as well as recommendations for steps to help the Malian government in the development\u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;a \u0026nbsp;funding \u0026nbsp;proposal \u0026nbsp;to \u0026nbsp;enable \u0026nbsp;large-scale \u0026nbsp;deployment \u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;the practical technology solutions detailed in this guide on a\u0026nbsp;pilot basis together with local communities.\u0026nbsp;\n\nFor further details, please see Documents section below.\u0026nbsp;\nVideo from Mali (in French)\nRelevant Technologies and Approaches\n\nCommunity adaptation planning\n\nIntended Impact\nShort term\n\nIdentification of 20 appropriate technologies for adapting to a changing climate\nProduction of a Reference Guide\nDesign and begin implementation of a dissemination strategy\nRecommendations and suggestions for financing large scale deployment\n\nMedium term\n\nStrengthened \u0026nbsp;knowledge \u0026nbsp;of \u0026nbsp;climate \u0026nbsp;change-related \u0026nbsp;problems\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;practical adaptive solutions by local communities\u0026nbsp;\nLocal and national decision-makers are mainstreaming climate change in the design and implementation of development plans\nCommunities in the assistance area are more aware of the role of clean technologies in addressing climate change and managing disasters in Mali.\u0026nbsp;\nCommunities in the target area are expected to engage in low carbon development by using cleaner technologies in the agriculture sector\n\nLong term\n\nClean technologies, green jobs and green enterprises are promoted in Mali.\u0026nbsp;\nImproved climate resilience of Mali\u2019s agro-ecosystems \u0026nbsp;\nThe wellbeing and climate resilience of communities and more specifically of the marginalized groups (youth, women, migrants, etc.) are improved as a result of the use of climate smart technologies by the communities.\u0026nbsp;\nThe communitie\u0027s knowledge of climate change-related problems Mali is enhanced as a result of the use climate smart technologies by the communities\nThe resilience of the agro-ecosystems are improved as a result of the use of appropriate climate technologies by the communities.\u0026nbsp;\n\n","Planners":"","Date_of_submission":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222014-08-29T12:00:00Z\u0022 class=\u0022datetime\u0022\u003EFri, 08\/29\/2014\u003C\/time\u003E\n","Request_proponent":"","Request_proponent_URL":"","Geographical_scope":"National","Cross-sectoral_enabler":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/technology-sectors\/communication-and-awareness\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003ECommunication and awareness\u003C\/a\u003E","Final_type_of_assistance":"Technology identification and prioritisation","Request_NDE":"L\u2019 Agence Nationale de la M\u00e9t\u00e9orologie","Duration_range":"6-12 months","Budget_range":"$50-100k","Implementors_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/consortium-partner-knowledge-partners\/environment-and\u0022 hreflang=\u0022und\u0022\u003EEnvironment and Development Action in the Third World\u003C\/a\u003E","Other_partners_involved":"UNEP-DHI Partnership \u2013 Centre on Water and Environment","Other_partners_involved_URL":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/networking-and-collaboration\/collaboration\/consortium-partner-knowledge-partners\/unep-dhi\u0022 hreflang=\u0022en\u0022\u003EUNEP-DHI Partnership \u2013 Centre on Water and Environment\u003C\/a\u003E","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\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","Planners_URL":"","Sustainable_Development_Goals":"No poverty, Zero hunger, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities, Climate action","Relevant_technologies":"Community adaptation planning"}]