The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) with support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is jointly launching with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) a new USD 10 million small grants programme with funding from the Adaptation Fund. The Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator aims to foster innovation in climate change adaptation in developing countries. The programme targets a broad range of potential finance recipients, including governments, non-governmental organizations, community groups, young innovators and other groups.

 

The Advisory Board of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) held its 16^th meeting virtually from 10-12 November. Attended by participants from 23 countries, the Board approved the CTCN’s 2021 Annual Operating Plan and budget which is aligned to the technology framework of the Paris Agreement. The Advisory Board also discussed and approved the CTCN’s report to the Conference of Parties (COP26). The meeting, led by Advisory Board Chair Mr. Ping Zhong (China) and Vice Chair Ms.