What is Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)?
- The CTCN promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low carbon and climate resilient development at the request of developing countries.
- CTCN provide technology solutions, capacity building and advice on policy, legal and regulatory frameworks tailored to the needs of individual countries.
- The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) hosts the CTCN in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the support of a consortium of partners over 150 countries.
- The CTCN consists of two parts: a centre—a coordinating entity located in UN City Copenhagen—and a worldwide network of organizations that delivers CTCN services—both virtually and actually.
- Serving as the core of the CTCN, network members respond to climate technology requests from developing country Parties to the UNFCCC.
Main Aim of the CTCN
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and climate vulnerability
- Improved local innovation capacities
- Increased investments in climate technology projects.
How CTCN Works?
The Climate Technology Centre & Network facilitates the transfer of technologies through three core services :
- Providing technical assistance at the request of developing countries to accelerate the transfer of climate technologies;
- Creating access to information and knowledge on climate technologies.
- Fostering collaboration among climate technology stakeholders via the Centre’s network of regional and sectoral experts from academia, the private sector, and public and research institutions.
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