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.

The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on 'Establishment of an integrated salinity intrusion data sharing system for adaptation to the climate change impacts in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam'.

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?

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.

Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action: an initiative by the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement 

The 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.

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 & Climate Institute (BCI).