CTCN Regional Forum for Asia
Bangkok, 2 to 3 September 2019 – The new Technology Framework and the need for accelerated action was the focus of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Regional Forum for Asia held 2 to 3 September in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of the Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2019.
Regional Climate Weeks inspire individuals and organizations to become part of the momentum created by the global climate agreement in Paris. It is a unique collaborative platform where both government and non-Party stakeholders gather to address the gamut of relevant climate issues under one umbrella. Bringing together diverse stakeholders in the public and private sectors around a common goal of addressing climate change, is the main goal of the Regional Climate Weeks.
The first two days of the Week include a series of closed sessions such as the NDC Dialogue, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Regional Forum for Asia, a training workshop on accreditation to the Adaptation Fund and a Marrakech Partnership meeting.
A reflection on past successes in enhancing resilience and reducing greenhouse gas emissions was paired with a call by the National Designated Entities (NDEs) to focus CTCN support on supporting long-term technology transitions. Examples from across Asia highlighted the importance of financing and policy frameworks for technologies and shined a spotlight on strong examples of engagement with industry and the successful leveraging of funds.
Low-emission transport and research, development and demonstration (RD&D) were explored in depth. Both issues revealed the importance of regional and international cooperation to exchange knowledge and information and accelerate technology transfer. Multi-country and programmatic approaches were supported, and enhanced action by the CTCN to support trans-boundary cooperation was requested.
Supported by the participation of partners from the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC), the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Asia Regional Forum set priorities for 2020.
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