This Technology Transfer Advances Iraq's
- Nationally Determined Contribution to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 15% below business-as-usual (BAU) emissions by 2035
Context
According to the Global Environment Facility regional report for West Asia, the climate change global index study classified Iraq as the fifth most vulnerable country in the world due to decreased water and food availability, extreme temperatures and associated health problems due to the growing impact of climate change. Technology is an important means to conducting climate change adaptation and mitigation. In Iraq, the absence of a comprehensive Technology Need Assessment (TNA) is creating challenges in determining the nature and size of support needed for the implementation of the country's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), national development priorities and Sustainable Development Goals.
CTCN Support
Conduct a TNA assessment in the most vulnerable economic sectors, namely agriculture, energy, industry, etc. As well as provide technical guidance for different activities required to conduct the TNA process, including training on TNA methodologies and quality control.
Expected Impact
This technical assistance will contribute to technology improvement and adoption of technological change, capacity and skills enhancement, increased productivity, energy security, business creation, reduced vulnerability, increased resilience.
