COP21. Building an Innovative Technology Bridge for Technology Transfer

The Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will discuss technology brokering as a response to developing country requests for climate technology support. Examples of mobilizing private sector, NGO, and research partners to provide technical assistance, information, and capacity building in collaboration with developing country partners will be provided. Participants will also learn how to join the CTCN and national governments to accelerate climate technology uptake.

Panellists will share how innovative partnerships between private sector, technology associations, governments and the UN can generate efficiencies in implementing relevant technology expertise in developing countries.

Panellists:

Karsten Krause, DG Climate Action, European Commission

Pradeep Monga, UNIDO

Michael Dickstein, HEINEKEN International

Paul Zakkour, Carbon Counts

Karma Tshering, CTCN National Designated Entity (Bhutan)

Jukka Uosukainen, CTCN

Venue: European Union Pavilion, Hall 2B Brussels Room (Blue Zone).