• News 7 December 2023 TNA IV countries moving on to barrier analysis and enabling frameworks A group of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are well on their way to developing concrete action plans for climate technology implementation. As part of the fourth round of the global Technology Needs Assessment project (TNA) the fifteen participating countries have now almost all prioritized their key sectors and climate technologies for adaptation and mitigation, and have moved on to the crucial second TNA step of identifying barriers to increased…
• News 7 December 2023 TNA IV countries moving on to barrier analysis and enabling frameworks A group of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are well on their way to developing concrete action plans for climate technology implementation. As part of the fourth round of the global Technology Needs Assessment project (TNA) the fifteen participating countries have now almost all prioritized their key sectors and climate technologies for adaptation and mitigation, and have moved on to the crucial second TNA step of identifying barriers to increased…
• Event 4 December 2023 Findings of Readiness and Needs Assessment for Article 6 in Pakistan  Pakistan has started various projects to prepare for participation in carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The country aims to use carbon markets as a viable tool to adapt and mitigate the impacts of climate change while pursuing sustainable development. Hence, Pakistan sought the collaboration of “Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation” (SPAR6C) Programme. SPAR6C has worked with Pakistan to develop a Needs and Readiness Assessment to identify existing gaps and…
• News 15 November 2023 Climate action in displacement: Kampala workshop highlights innovative partnerships Driving Climate Action Partnerships in Displacement, international workshop focused on innovative initiatives tackling climate challenges for displaced and host communities, informing pledges ahead of the Global Refugee Forum. UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre co-hosted a hybrid international workshop in Kampala, Uganda, alongside Last Mile Climate on the 8 November 2023. The all-day session was opened by Hon. Beatrice Atim Anywar, Minister of State for Environment for Uganda and attended by more…
• News 3 October 2023 Tunisia enhances robust transparency framework for the water sanitation sector Tunisia has enhanced their transparency framework for the water sanitation sector including developing a new methodology for data collection which has allowed the country to analyze and recommend concrete actions to use waste water to produce energy while generating climate adaptation co-benefits by improving water quality and reducing water waste. The country now also have the capacity to use the Greenhouse gas Abatement Cost Model (GACMO) to improve policymaking and report on impacts. These…
• Event 2 October 2023 Launch of National Technology Action Plans and working sessions to develop Concept Notes for the Green Climate Fund The UNEP-CCC team completed a 4-day mission to Bishkek in September to launch the national Technology Action Plans (TAPs) and secure interest from the investment community in the project development process for the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This was followed by three days of technical working sessions to scope out the 3 x Concept Notes, based on the conclusions of the TNA and TAP process for the Kyrgyz Republic. On day one, to launch TAPs, a national workshop was attended by relevant…
• News 15 August 2023 Argentina: Closing workshop focuses on transparency for mitigation and sustainable development A workshop was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 26 July 2023, to mark the closure of the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) project in the country. The project supported Argentina in advancing national transparency in climate action with the purpose of developing effective policies to reduce emissions and achieve sustainable development objectives. The event was organized by the National Directorate for Climate Change of the Argentinian Ministry of Environment and Sustainable…
• News 11 August 2023 Innovative cold room initiative aims to transform food storage and boost livelihoods A new cooling initiative is poised to change the way food is stored and traded in Homabay County, Kenya, as the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre partners with local stakeholders on an innovative cold room project. The venture, a part of the EU-Horizon SESA project, not only seeks to curb food waste and related emissions but also aims to improve livelihoods of smallholder traders and wholesalers, which are predominantly women. A significant 31 percent of food never reaches consumers, resulting in…

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