Background
COP 7 adopted the technology transfer framework to enhance the implementation of technology development and transfer action under the Convention. The framework included five thematic areas, including one on activities to support developing countries to establish and consolidate the technology needs assessment (TNA) process to identify and prioritize their technology needs to support their enhanced action on mitigation and adaptation. TNA is also a key element of the technology framework endorsed by the Katowice agreed outcomes to support the implementation of the Technology Mechanism and the Paris Agreement.

Since 2001, more than 80 developing countries have conducted TNAs to address climate change.  Some of them have taken climate actions based upon the findings of their respective TNA. More recently, countries have also identified climate technology needs in their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to support the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

Objective
At the event, the main findings of the synthesis report on technology needs will be presented by the secretariat, complemented by presentations from countries showcasing their TNA success stories and by UNEP DTU Partnership on the support provided to enhance the implementation of TNAs. This event will also facilitate a dialogue among Parties, TNA countries’ experts, support providers and relevant stakeholders on the experiences and lessons learned from the TNA process, in particular regarding the implementation of TNAs to support climate action.

Wrap-up and closing