As different parts of countries become drier, wetter or hotter, green infrastructure can help improve community resilience through smart urban planning and intelligent urban transport systems. The CTCN has worked with countries such as Indonesia and Thailand to develop climate resilient infrastructure and foster green buildings for low-carbon societies. By adapting cities, transport systems and buildings to climate change impacts, countries can mitigate related costs and risks. Below you will find related publications, partners, CTCN technical assistance, technologies and other information for exploring this topic further.
The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is gearing up for COP28, where it will actively participate and contribute to discussions on innovative climate solutions.
December 3:
On the Pathway to Decarbonize Electricity Grids: SF6 Transparency and Phase-out
The 2023 edition of the Africa Climate Week 2023 (ACW) will be held from 4-8 September 2023 in Nairobi, and hosted by the government of Kenya. ACW 2023 will be organized in parallel with:
The CTCN together with the National Designated Entity (NDE) of Germany organizes a 3-day learning exchange event on Technologies for Decarbonization of Electrical Transmission and Distribution Grids through F-gas Regulations and Policies, hosted by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).
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The Climate Technology Centre Network (CTCN) and the Economic Commission for Western Asia (ECWA) Technology Centre (ETC) in cooperation with the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS) in Lebanon organized a meeting to support countries to access technical and financial opportunities in the Arab region.
The new Technology Framework and the need for accelerated actions was the focus of the CTCN Asia Regional Forum held 2 to 3 September, 2019 in Bangkok Thailand. As expressed by Mr. Ping Zhong, CTCN Advisory Board Member, ‘We see fires in the Amazon and Siberia, record breaking temperatures in Western Europe and the Arctic Circle. These facts demonstrate that climate change isn’t a threat, it’s a reality.’