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UNEP and Technology Transfer

UNEP and Technology Transfer . Mark Radka Energy Programme Coordinator UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics. UNEP’s Perspective on Technology Transfer. Technology transfer must be viewed broadly: hardware and software elements are both critical:

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UNEP and Technology Transfer

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  1. UNEP and Technology Transfer Mark Radka Energy Programme Coordinator UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics Asia Pacific Regional Workshop on Technology Transfer; Cebu, Philippines; 17-19 January 2000

  2. UNEP’s Perspective on Technology Transfer • Technology transfer must be viewed broadly: hardware and software elements are both critical: • awareness raising, training and capacity building, sharing of best management practices, information exchange, networking, outreach • these ‘softer elements’ lay the foundation for the successful, sustainable transfer of hardware • such activities are often underprovided because their benefits are difficult to capture solely by the provider Asia Pacific Regional Workshop on Technology Transfer; Cebu, Philippines; 17-19 January 2000

  3. UNEP Perspectives, continued • Technology transfer for addressing climate change should not be viewed in isolation: • governments and industry have other obligations under international conventions and national laws • An integration of issues / comprehensive approach is less costly and disruptive • Emphasis should be on multi-benefit technologies that address local/national problems and that have GHG benefits Asia Pacific Regional Workshop on Technology Transfer; Cebu, Philippines; 17-19 January 2000

  4. UNEP’s Role • Remove barriers: primarily related to lack of awareness, poor capacity or capabilities, and institutional weaknesses • Combine private sector focus with strengthening role of governments in managing energy/development issues for the public good Asia Pacific Regional Workshop on Technology Transfer; Cebu, Philippines; 17-19 January 2000

  5. UNEP’s Role, continued • Forward looking approaches: • Technology verification: What is an EST? How does the definition change over time? Who determines this? Who verifies claims? • Cross-cutting issues: issue of HFCs and ozone layer protection under Montreal Protocol / climate change under FCCC Asia Pacific Regional Workshop on Technology Transfer; Cebu, Philippines; 17-19 January 2000

  6. UNEP’s Activities - Asia Pacific • TT Clearinghouse in UNEP-GEF Strategic Partnership • GEF-supported investment advisory service • Sustainable Energy Advisory Facility • RETs barriers in Pacific Islands • ODS officers networks for SE and S Asia • National Cleaner Production Centres Asia Pacific Regional Workshop on Technology Transfer; Cebu, Philippines; 17-19 January 2000

  7. Some Suggestions • Also useful to look at technology transfer issue from reverse perspective: • ‘facilitating the transfer of ESTs’ becomes ‘discouraging the transfer of non-ESTs’ • technology assessments, promoting use of standards (e.g., energy efficiency standards, labeling, technology standards to prevent import or outdated technologies and equipment) Asia Pacific Regional Workshop on Technology Transfer; Cebu, Philippines; 17-19 January 2000

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