As a mountainous country, with dry lands and frequent droughts, Afghanistan’s 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. 



CTCN Support: 



•    Development  of a planning  roadmap for mainstreaming climate technology priorities in key sectors 

The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for the technical assistance project in Pakistan. 

The United Nations Association – UK (UNA-UK) publication



Progress must be made, locally and internationally, to create an environment where climate action and access to energy are congruent goals in least developed countries

By 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)

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.

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' technology planning and the innovators and financiers implementing technology solutions. Below, you'll find a selection of presentations from various CTCN events at COP23.