• News 15 July 2023 New round of technology needs assessments announced As our planet continuous to show the catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis, endangering lives, communities and entire ecosystems, countries are looking to technology to not only limit the future rise in temperatures, but also adapt to the new reality of climate change facing the globe. But what kind of technologies best fit a country’s specific situation? Through a new phase of the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project, 17 countries will assess and analyze their needs, and develop…
• News 15 July 2023 New round of technology needs assessments announced As our planet continuous to show the catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis, endangering lives, communities and entire ecosystems, countries are looking to technology to not only limit the future rise in temperatures, but also adapt to the new reality of climate change facing the globe. But what kind of technologies best fit a country’s specific situation? Through a new phase of the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project, 17 countries will assess and analyze their needs, and develop…
• News 17 January 2023 Article 6 community takes off in Zambia Carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement can help improve the cost-effectiveness of emissions reductions and achieve countries’ climate goals and commitments. But how can the academic community help build the needed capacity for applied research to ensure the best outcomes? In December, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre started an Article 6 “Road Show”, visiting countries in the Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) project, to assist them in doing just that…
• News 23 September 2022 Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation In mid-June 2022, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) launched the “Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation” or SPAR6C Program. The 5-year, €20.4 million project is funded by the International Climate Initiative of Germany (IKI). SPAR6C aims to enhance readiness of Colombia, Pakistan, Thailand and Zambia to participate in the international carbon market under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. To achieve this, the project will work to increase private…
• Project 23 September 2022 Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) The Article 6 of the Paris Agreement establishes a framework for the cooperation among countries to implement their NDCs. Carbon markets mechanisms in particular are considered useful approaches to achieve emissions reduction goals in a cost-effective manner. Besides, carbon markets may also contribute to promote ambition raising in both mitigation and adaptation, increase private sector engagement and pursue sustainable development. This has been acknowledged and interest on carbon markets has…
• News 21 March 2022 Build Back Better: Using Green and Digital Technologies to Reduce Food Waste at Consumer Level Food waste exacerbates our triple planetary crises of climate, nature and pollution. One-third of the food produced for human consumption gets lost or wasted, costing 2.6 trillion USD annually. Green and digital technologies are increasingly being used to reduce food waste at consumer level, including in storage, packaging, pre-treatment, portion control, compost, traceability, and supply-demand matching. This offers huge business opportunities and could accelerate the transition towards an…
• Project 27 August 2021 Build Back Better: Using Green and Digital Technologies to Reduce Food Waste at Consumer Level This project aims to Support countries in harnessing green and digital technologies to reduce food waste at consumer level; contribute to the attainment of the SDGs and climate goals; support countries in Building Back Better from the COVID-19 pandemic. Project report Downloads: Full report Full report - Spanish version Fact sheet Technology flyer Webinar presentation     Listen to the podcast "Preventing food waste with tech and policy"     Food waste exacerbates our…
• News 7 June 2021 Matchmaking for technology investments Investments in green technology, sustainability and climate action are urgently needed all over the world. However, the gap between current investment trends and what’s needed is particularly large in emerging markets and developing countries. In an effort to help close this gap, the UNFCCC and UNEP DTU Partnership last week set up a matchmaking event between countries with finalised plans for climate technology investments and major global financing institutions. The event was the first in a…

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