UNEP and Technology Transfer Mark Radka Energy Programme

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

UNEP’s Perspective on Technology Transfer n 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

UNEP Perspectives, continued n 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 n Emphasis should be on multi-benefit technologies that address local/national problems and that have GHG benefits n Asia Pacific Regional Workshop on Technology Transfer; Cebu, Philippines; 17 -19 January 2000

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

UNEP’s Role, continued n 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

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

Some Suggestions n 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