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1Introduction to the Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN)

First of all: What is CTCN?

Introduction to the Climate Technology Centre &
Network (CTCN)
Connecting countries to climate technology solutions
CTCN website

The CTCN is the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism,

hosted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Industrial
Development Organization (UNIDO).
Established by COP 16, the CTCN facilitates the transfer of technologies
through three core services:
a. Providing technical assistance at the request of developing
countries to accelerate the transfer of climate technologies
b. Creating access to information and knowledge on climate technologies
c. Fostering collaboration among climate technology stakeholders via the
Centres network of regional and sectoral experts from academia, the
private sector, and public and research institutions
Then during COP 18, UNFCCC has
selected UNEP, the leader of a
consortium of partner organizations, as
the host of the Climate Technology
Centre.
The Centre promotes the
accelerated transfer of environmentally
sound technologies for low carbon and
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climate resilient development at the
Copenhagen
request of developing countries. They provide
technology solutions, capacity building and advice on policy, legal and
regulatory frameworks tailored to the needs of individual countries. Delivery of
CTCN services is facilitated through a wide and diverse Network of
international, regional and national institutions that can respond effectively
and efficiently to countries' requests.

What Kind of Technical Assistance Do They Provide?

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The CTCN provides technical assistance in response to requests submitted

by developing countries via their nationally-selected focal points, or
National Designated Entities (NDEs). Upon receipt of such requests, the
Centre quickly mobilizes its global Network of climate technology experts to
design and deliver a customized solution tailored to local needs. The CTCN
does not provide funding directly to countries, but instead supports the
provision of technical assistance provided by experts on specific climate
technology sectors.
The CTCN delivers five main types of technical support on climate
technologies:
a. Technical assessments, including technical expertise and
recommendations related to specific technology needs, identification of
technologies, technology barriers, technology efficiency, as well as
piloting and deployment of technologies.
b. Technical support for policy and planning documents, include
strategies and policies, roadmaps and action plans, regulations and
legal measures
c. Trainings
d. Tools and methodologies
e. Implementation plans
While the technical assistance on climate technologies is provided:
- to developing countries at the request of their NDEs
- free of charge (with a value up to 250,000 USD)
- at local, national or regional levels
- to academic, public, NGO, or private sector entities
- for a broad range of adaptation and mitigation technologies
- at all stages of the technology cycle: from identification of climate
technology needs; policy assessment; selection and piloting of
technological solutions; to assistance that supports technology
customization and widespread deployment

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Who are Providing Technology?

Basically there are all kinds of different parties providing the technologies,
including national technology centre or institution; regional climate technology
centre or network; intergovernmental, international, regional or sector
organization, partnership or initiative that contributes to technology
deployment and transfer; or research, academic, financial, non- governmental,
private sector or public sector organization, partnership or initiative.
To become a member of the CTN you will have to provide the following
information:
- Basic applicant organization info
- Organizational information and capacity
- Expertise and experience
- Financial statement or audits of organization within 3 years
Once you become an established member of CTN, it lasts for 2 years and
charge free.
Examples of some parties are:
Toyo Engineering Corporation Japan
Alterra, Stichting DLO Netherlands
Burleson Institute Inc. United States
From the information gathered, many of these members are not direct
technology providers, but instead are consultants to different areas of
expertise and would provide plans for adaption or mitigation.

How Does one Apply for help?

Requests for technical assistance are submitted by CTCN National
Designated Entities (NDE). NDEs are selected by each country to coordinate
requests from local/national governments, NGOs, and/or the private sector for
capacity building and technical assistance. For the list of NDEs, it can be found
on this website:
http://unfccc.int/ttclear/templates/render_cms_page?TEM_ndes

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