Water

This Technology Transfer Advances Bangladesh's

• Nationally Determined Contribution to develop climate resilient housing, and its recognition of water security as a key area for which to address the adverse impacts of climate change. 

Context

This Technology Transfer Advances Namibia's

• Nationally Determined Contribution and its long-term and near-term adaptation vision of implementing soil and water conservation policies and practices. 

CTCN Response

• Review national policies, projects and programmes 
• Provide complete inventory of climate change adaptation projects for the water sector and international water plans, together with an analysis of lessons learned from these

Solomon Islands comprise hundreds of islands.  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. 

The UNFCCC Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the World Intellectual Property Organization’s 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:

• Energy Efficient Water Desalination
• Eliminating Leakage in Water Distribution

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. 

Flash 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. 

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. 

Ecuador has  requested  technical  assistance  from  CTCN  to  develop  an  implementation  plan  to  design,  pilot  and deploy  sustainable  management  models  that  harness  energy  from  the  manure  of livestock  production units.

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.

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.

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.

The agriculture sector is the mainstay of Benin’s economy, providing livelihoods for almost 60% of the working population.  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.