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The Technology Needs Assessment  Short info: The course is based on UDP Guidance document ‘A step-by-step guide for countries conducting a Technology Needs Assessment’ and is targeted at national coordinators and consultants. The course reflects upon experience from the TNA Phase I (2010-2013) and offers examples to illustrate how the project can be organised and implemented. The course also points to the various materials that are available to further guide and support both organisational and methodological aspects of the process. |
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Coastal management technologies for climate change adaptation  Short info: This webinar will be presented by CSIR, member organization of the CTCN Consortium. At the CSIR Coastal Systems group, specialist skills in Coastal Engineering, Geographic Engineering systems and Numerical modelling are combined to assess and map vulnerable coastal ecosystems in order to develop specific adaptation measures and coastal protection options to mitigate the physical impacts of global climate change. Failure to understand the linkages between the biophysical Earth systems and the Ecological, Socio-Economic and external governance systems, within which man operates in the coastal zone, can spell disaster for even the most robust development or business. |
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Climate Technology Cluster Development & Innovation Deployment Short info: Global demand for climate technologies is growing fast and every region is keen to drive local economic development and grow local industries that can meet a portion of this demand both locally and for exports. Often the suitable technologies are developed locally as the local companies really understand the local needs. However, it is often hard for emerging technology companies to compete against the established supply chains and manufacturing scale of larger multi-national companies and so, regardless of technical superiority, many local solutions fail to get deployed. |
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Potential for climate technology transfer through cooperation with Annex-I NDEs. Short info: For representatives of non-Annex-I countries, there are multiple opportunities to collaborate with Annex-I NDEs. They represent a contact point for technology transfer of cross-sectoral climate technologies and offer value through access to information on latest developments as well as technology networks within their ontext of thcountries. Furthermore, Annex-I NDEs can provide support in CTCN-related questions and guide to suitable financing options within and beyond the CTCN. |
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Trade in Environmentally Sound Technologies: Implications for Developing Countries Short info: The 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement provide impetus for development, innovation and trade of Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs), which can serve to address pollution and climate change while creating new economic opportunities, jobs and social benefits. ESTs, such as renewable energy, waste and water management technologies, can play an important role in supporting climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience building, as well as in facilitating the transition towards more circular and greener economies. This was highlighted at the UN High-level Political Forum and the fourth United Nations Environment Assembly earlier this year. |
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Technologies and Tools for Disaster Risk Management Short info: Climate change and disaster risk reduction are closely linked. In the recent years, the scale of disasters has expanded, and a vast majority, almost 80%, of this growth is due to climate-related events. Changes in climate not only affect average temperatures, but also extreme temperatures, increasing the likelihood of weather-related natural disasters. Seas are rising because of climate change. So are extreme rain storms. There is growing evidence that warming temperatures are increasing the destructive force of hurricanes. |
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