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- News 28 January 2022 TNA progress in Yemen and Somalia For some countries, climate action comes with an extra set of challenges. Yemen and Somalia joined the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project in 2020, along with 15 other countries. The two countries face difficulties from both an economic, social and security perspective, while at the same time struggling with serious consequences of climate change. Despite challenging circumstances, both countries are actively engaging with both regional TNA centres and UNEP DTU Partnership…
- News 27 January 2022 TNA progress in Yemen and Somalia For some countries, climate action comes with an extra set of challenges. Yemen and Somalia joined the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project in 2020, along with 15 other countries. The two countries face difficulties from both an economic, social and security perspective, while at the same time struggling with serious consequences of climate change. Despite challenging circumstances, both countries are actively engaging with both regional TNA centres and UNEP DTU Partnership experts working…
- News 4 January 2022 TEMARIN issue brief - Digital solutions for agricultural value chains in Kenya: the role of private-sector actors This issue brief is an output of the Technology, Markets and Investment for Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Development (TEMARIN) project, focused on strengthening markets for climate technologies in Kenya and Uganda. The project is funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In recent years there has been much discussion about 'digital transformation' in the agrifood system and its role in enabling climate resilient development. Given the lack of clear and compelling data to connect…
- News 22 December 2021 A look back at 2021 2021 is coming to an end, and on behalf of all my colleagues, I would like to thank our partners around the world for all your efforts and collaboration in the last year. Together we have worked hard throughout the year for a greener, more sustainable future, where countries prosper using low carbon energy sources in the most efficient way. Taking over as Director in April 2021, I was proud to join such a relevant and unique partnership benefitting societies across the world. It is our goal for…
- News 21 December 2021 TNA webinars, events, podcasts and publications in 2021 As 2021 comes to an end, we would like to share an overview of some of the knowledge products produced under the Global Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project. Through the TNA project, UNEP DTU Partnership helps developing countries determine their technology priorities for mitigating and adapting to climate change. The project follows a country-driven approach, working with regional centers of excellence in climate change mitigation and adaptation, and offering national, regional, and…
- News 20 December 2021 TNA webinars, events, podcasts and publications in 2021 As 2021 comes to an end, we would like to share an overview of some of the knowledge products produced under the Global Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project. Through the TNA project, UNEP DTU Partnership helps developing countries determine their technology priorities for mitigating and adapting to climate change. The project follows a country-driven approach, working with regional centers of excellence in climate change mitigation and adaptation, and offering national, regional, and…
- News 20 December 2021 New report on private sector adaptation reporting in the Global Stocktake As an essential feature of the Paris Agreement’s built-in process, the Global Stocktake (GST) was set up to take stock of the overall progress made in achieving the Paris Agreement’s long-term goals, including the Global Goal on Adaptation. Climate change is already affecting the operations of private sector, including their ability to generate profits. As a key member of the broad-based coalition of actors required to mitigate and adapt to climate change, it is important that the contributions…
- News 10 December 2021 Climate smart agriculture puts food on the table in Laos In Laos, the agricultural sector accounts for 29.9% of the country’s GDP, and approximately 70-80% of the population is dependent on the sector for its livelihoods. The importance of agriculture to both the people and the economy makes the sector a decisively vulnerable one. Flooding disasters in particular are responsible for yearly losses in agricultural production of hundreds of millions of USD. As climate change is gaining pace and disastrous natural events increase in frequency, putting…