Access to freshwater is essential for our fundamental health and welfare. Water is also essential for sustaining agricultural productivity, and acts as a lubricant and coolant for many industrial processes. CTCN works to increase countries’ resilience to the impacts of climate change on water resources through partnering with organisations, research institutions and businesses. Together they provide established and innovative climate adaptation technologies such as water supply management using GIS, saline water purification and capacity building activities to strengthen vulnerability assessments in communities. Below you will find related publications, partners, CTCN technical assistance, technologies and other information for exploring this topic further.
This piece was developed together with Belynda Petrie, CEO of One World - South Africa, one of the speakers of the "Webinar #1: Collaborative RD&D for Water-Food-Energy Nexus".The webinar is part of the Developing endogenous capacity of climate technology through collaborative RD&D webinar series organized by the CTCN.
In Liberia, rainfed agriculture has always been the predominant system to secure food and livelihoods, especially for the production of rice, Liberia’s main staple food.
Recent changes in climate and weather seasonality1, with new patterns exacerbated by either floods or droughts, are calling for innovative solutions to secure the livelihood of Liberian farming communities as well as increase production to respond to the heavy dependence on imported staples2, which makes the Liberian table vulnerable to global market price shocks.
Nairobi, Kenya – The United Nations' Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) convened National Designated Entities (NDEs ) from 45 African nations for the NDE Forum on System Transformation through Climate Technology Transfer. This event, held during the UNFCCC African Climate Week (ACW) and hosted by the Government of Kenya, aimed to accelerate Africa's climate action through technology exchange and collaboration.
seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance to implement improvements to the National Drought Monitor of Ecuador (MONSE) for the integration of a drought risk scenario module in Ecuador
The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on 'Establishment of an integrated salinity intrusion data sharing system for adaptation to the climate change impacts in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam'.
Over 50 National Designated Entities (NDEs) gathered together to share insights and shape future strategies as the NDE Forum Africa kicked off.
The 2024 Latin America and Caribbean NDE Forum and AI4Climate Action Capacity Building Programme welcomed participants today from across the region to enhance the collaboration between national climate representatives and technology experts to advance the fight against climate change.
El Foro de NDE de América Latina y el Caribe 2024 y el Programa de Capacitación de AI para Acción Climática AI4 dieron la bienvenida hoy a participantes de toda la región para mejorar la colaboración entre los representantes climáticos nacionales y los expertos en el clima para avanzar en la lucha contra el cambio climático.
The Climate Technology Centre and Network, hosted by UNEP and headquartered in Copenhagen, receives a 4th round of funding from the Danish Government.
The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:
Deadline: April 1, 2025