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.
As a small island developing state, Grenada is one of the world’s most at-risk countries for climate change. The island experienced two major drought events in 2010 and 2012 which significantly affected the water supply and decreased during the peak time up to 75% of the normal production of certain water supply systems in Grenada.
As a landlocked country whose economy is predominantly based on agriculture, Paraguay is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. Adaptation is an essential part of reducing these negative impacts. However, due to the lack of information and strategies to enhance resilience against climate risk, this country has faced environmental, social, health and economic problems.
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report highlights the urgency of prioritizing timely, ambitious and coordinated action to address unprecedented and enduring changes in the ocean and cryosphere.
The report reveals the benefits of ambitious and effective adaptation for sustainable development and, conversely, the escalating costs and risks of delayed action.
Brasil, Chile, México y Uruguay se pusieron en contacto con el Centro de Tecnologías Climáticas para realizar una asistencia técnica en economía circular en la que se hará un diagnóstico de la situación actual para la preparación de una hoja de ruta en economía circular.
The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in collaboration with Witan Media present a publication highlighting the role of technology transfer in the fight against climate change. The publication has been launched during COP25 in Madrid.
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CTCN Network member Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions UK Limited in partnership with GISCAD Limited were appointed by the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to undertake a project to support the operational work of the National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) of Grenada.
Within the project, the following key tasks have been completed:
CTCN, UNEP DTU Partnership and CATIE have launched a new publication ‘Good practice in Designing and Implementing National Monitoring Systems for Adaptation to Climate Change’ in Spanish: Buenas prácticas para el diseño e implementación de sistemas nacionales de monitoreo para la adaptación al cambio climático.
With the help of the Technology Mechanism, Ecuador is planning to reduce greenhouse gases and boost energy security. The Latin American country has identified that waste-to-energy technologies such as anaerobic digesters, which converts animal waste into biogas, can play a key role in reducing emissions and bringing energy to those most in need.
UNEP and the International Copper Association launched a comprehensive knowledge platform (knowledge management web portal- KM web portal) for solar thermal professionals and stakeholders: www.solarthermalworld.org.
The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) together with Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (Namibia) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR, South Africa) held a workshop on the identification and prioritization of technologies to address water scarcity and climate change impacts in Windhoek, Namibia. The workshop is part of CTCN's technical assistance, requested by the Namibian government, to facilitate financing for addressing water scarcity.