Call for experts: Adoption of climate technologies applicable to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the floriculture sector in Ecuador

CFE Ecuador

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Objective
Adaptation
Source organisation
Climate Technology Centre and Network
Sectors
Agriculture
Approach
Endogenous technologies
Gender
Cross-sectoral enabler
Economics and financial decision-making
Governance and planning

The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:

Deadline for submission: 8 October 2024

Ecuador's 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.

The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) will provide technical assistance to help Ecuador’s 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.

Key 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.

For more information, please visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or UNPD.

If you are not a CTCN network member yet, you may apply here.  


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