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At each UNFCCC negotiating session, Parties consider issues related to climate technology development and transfer. This page provides summaries of the climate technology issues discussed at each of these sessions. It also contains the documents that the Parties considered.
Summary
The SBI 62 initiated the review of the functions of the Climate Technology Centre, and agreed to continue consideration of this matter at SBI 63, on the basis of the draft text available on the UNFCCC website, with a view to recommending draft decisions on this matter for consideration and adoption at COP 30 and CMA 7. The SBI continued consideration of linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism, and agreed to continue consideration of this matter at SBI 63, based on the draft text available on the UNFCCC website, with a view to recommending a draft decision for consideration and adoption at COP 30. The SBI 62 also considered the technology implementation programme. The item will be included in the provisional agenda for the next session, in accordance with rules 10 (c) and 16 of the draft rules of procedure. The consideration of matters relating to the alignment between processes pertaining to the review of the CTCN and the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism was deferred to SBI 64.
Documents
Provisional agenda and annotations. Note by the Executive Secretary | UNFCCC
Summary
During SBI 60 an in-session workshop was convened to take stock of the linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism. The SBI also initiated discussion on the linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism taking into account the submissions by Parties and other stakeholders, the synthesis report prepared by the secretariat, and the in-session workshop and agreed to continue consideration of this matter at SBI 61 with a view to recommending a draft decision for consideration and adoption at COP 29, taking into account the draft text on the UNFCCC website.
Documents
FCCC/SBI/2024/1 Synthesis report on Maintaining and enhancing collaboration and cooperation between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism
Draft negotiating text on Linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism
Summary
The CMA adopted a decision on the outcome of the first global stocktake, which established a technology implementation programme, supported by, inter alia, the operating entities of the Financial Mechanism, to strengthen support for the implementation of technology priorities identified by developing countries and to address challenges identified in the first periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism.
The COP adopted a decision on enhancing climate technology development and transfer through the Technology Mechanism, requesting the TEC and the CTCN to implement the Technology Mechanism Initiative on Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action and to enhance awareness of artificial intelligence and its potential role in, as well as its impacts on, the implementation of the outcomes of technology needs assessments and the joint work programme of the Technology Mechanism for 2023–2027. The COP also adopted a decision on linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism, calling for submissions on the matter and requesting the secretariat to prepare a synthesis report on the submissions as well as requesting the TEC and CTCN, in consultation with the SBI Chair, to organize an in-session workshop on the matter at SBI 60.
The SBSTA and the SBI considered the performance and activities for 2023 of the two bodies of the Technology Mechanism, the TEC and the CTCN.
Documents
Joint annual report of the TEC and the CTCN for 2023
Summary
The SBI continued to consider linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism, and recommended a draft decision on this matter for consideration and adoption at COP 28.
Summary
The SBSTA and the SBI considered the performance and activities for 2022 of the two bodies of the Technology Mechanism, the TEC and the CTCN. The SBI also continued their consideration of the first periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism. In addition, the SBI considered the linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism and the item on the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer.
Documents
Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network for 2022
Activities undertaken by the TEC, the CTCN and the operating entities of the Financial Mechanism to strengthen linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism
First periodic assessment of the effectiveness and adequacy of the support provided to the Technology Mechanism in supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement on matters relating to technology development and transfer
Status and successes of, challenges in and lessons learned from projects undertaken through the regional climate technology transfer and finance centres
Summary
The SBI continued to consider linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism and progress in the implementation of the Poznan Strategic Programme on technology transfer. In addition, the SBI also considered the interim report on the first periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism
Documents
Activities undertaken by the TEC, the CTCN and the operating entities of the Financial Mechanism to strengthen linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism
First periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism
Guiding elements for preparing the final report on the effectiveness and adequacy of the support provided to the Technology Mechanism in supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement on matters relating to technology development and transfer
Fourth synthesis of technology needs identified by Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention.
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties (for 2020 and 2021)
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties (for 2020-2021). Addendum
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties. Addendum. Status of resources approved by the Global Environment Facility secretariat for the preparation of national communications and biennial update reports from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention
Summary
The SBSTA and the SBI considered the performance and activities for 2020 and 2021 of the two bodies of the Technology Mechanism, the TEC and the CTCN. The SBI also continued their consideration of the alignment between processes pertaining to the review of the CTCN and the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism. In addition, the SBI considered the linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism. The SBI further agreed to defer consideration of the item on the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer to SBI 56. The COP agreed to amend the constitution of The Advisory Board of the Climate Technology Centre and Network contained in annex II of decision 14/CP.18. The COP also welcomed the report on the second independent review of the effective implementation of the CTCN and decided to renew the memorandum of understanding with the UNEP regarding the hosting of the CTCN, as contained in annex I to decision 14/CP.18, for a further five-year period.
Documents
Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network 2021
Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network 2020
Possible options, and their implications, for aligning processes pertaining to the independent review of the Climate Technology Centre and Network and the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism
Report of the Green Climate Fund to the Conference of the Parties
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties
Report on the second independent review of the effective implementation of the Climate Technology Centre and Network
Summary
The SBSTA and the SBI considered the performance and activities for 2019 of the two bodies of the Technology Mechanism, the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The SBI also initiated its consideration of the alignment between processes pertaining to the review of the CTCN and the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism. In addition, the SBI considered the GEF progress report on the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer and the recommendations contained in the updated TEC evaluation report of the Poznan strategic programme.
Documents
Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties
Updated evaluation of the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer
Summary
Parties considered the GEF progress report on the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer and the updated TEC evaluation report of the Poznan strategic programme.
Documents
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties
Updated evaluation of the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer
Summary
SBSTA completed its work on the elaboration of the technology framework. The SBI also completed its work on the scope of and modalities for the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism. Together, the SBSTA and the SBI considered the performance and activities for 2018 of the two bodies of the Technology Mechanism, the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network. In addition, the COP continued to consider linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism. Two side events, on the Technology Mechanism and technology needs assessments, provided opportunities for learning more about their impact in 2018.
Documents
Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network
Report of the Green Climate Fund to the Conference of the Parties
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties
Summary
The objective of the additional session in Bangkok is to reach an agreed basis for negotiations for all Paris Agreement Work Programme items. SBSTA 48.2 continued elaborating the technology framework established under Article 10 of the Paris Agreement. SBI 48.2 continued to elaborate the scope and modalities for the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism in relation to supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Documents
Summary
SBSTA 48 will continued elaborating the technology framework established under Article 10 of the Paris Agreement. SBI 48 considered UN Environment’s management response to the independent review of the Climate Technology Centre and Network. It also continued to elaborate the scope and modalities for the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism in relation to supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Documents
Initial Draft of the Technology Framework
UN Environment response to the CTCN independent review
Experience, lessons learned and best practices in conducting reviews relevant to periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism
Summary
COP 23 provided countries with an opportunity to take stock of the Technology Mechanism’s performance and activities in 2017. They also continued to elaborate the Technology Framework of the Paris Agreement, and consided the Poznan Strategic Programme of the Global Environment Facility. Finally, COP 23 considered the report of the independent review of the Climate Technology Centre and Network. Two side events, on the Technology Mechanism and technology needs assessments, provided opportunities for learning more about their impact in 2017.
Documents
Joint annual report of Technology Executive Committee and Climate Technology Centre and Network for 2017
Report on independent review of effective implementation of Climate Technology Centre and Network
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties
Information on the activities of Technology Executive Committee and Climate Technology Centre and Network relevant to elaboration of technology framework
Summary
SBSTA 46 continued to elaborate the technology framework established under Article 10, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement. See progress here. SBI 46 continued to elaborate the scope and modalities for the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism in relation to supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement. See progress here.
Summary
In Marrakech, the SBSTA continued to elaborate the Technology Framework of the Paris Agreement. The SBI briefly continued to elaborate the scope and modalities of the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism in serving the Paris Agreement. It also considered the Global Environment Facility's annual report on the Poznan strategic programme. Together, the SBSTA and the SBI considered the performance and activities for 2016 of the two bodies of the Technology Mechanism, the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network, preparing a draft decision for the COP. In addition, the COP continued to consider linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism.
Documents
Elaboration of the technology framework. Submissions from Parties
Joint annual report of Technology Executive Committee and Climate Technology Centre and Network for 2016
Linkages between Technology Mechanism and Financial Mechanism: recommendations of the TEC
Mapping of climate technology activities and initiatives relevant to the implementation of the Paris Agreement
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties
Summary
SBI 44 initiated the elaboration of the scope and modalities for the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism in relation to supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement. SBSTA 44 initiated the elaboration of the technology framework established under Article 10, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement.
Documents
(No documents for this meeting)
Summary
Parties considered the TEC and CTCN's performance and activities for 2015. COP 21 noted, inter alia, that the TEC would elaborate an outline for guidance on the preparation of technology action plans and make it available in early 2016 to developing countries for use in the technology needs assessment process. It also invited Parties and all relevant entities to consider the TEC and the CTCN's key messages on technology development and transfer. Regarding the Poznan strategic programme (PSP), the SBI welcomed the TEC's final report on the PSP evaluation undertaken with the aim of enhancing the effectiveness of the Technology Mechanism. It invited the TEC to update the evaluation report for consideration by COP 23.
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties
Addendum to the report
Summary
At SBI 42, Parties considered the TEC’s interim report on the evaluation of the GEF’s Poznan strategic programme. They encouraged those providing inputs into the evaluation to consider how the programme may support technologies for adaptation and consider gender-responsiveness. They also encouraged the TEC to consult with, inter alia, the GCF on how to enhance the Technology Mechanism’s effectiveness. Furthermore, Parties invited the GEF to provide more detailed information on its collaboration with the CTCN in future progress reports.
Documents
Report of the Global Environment Facility on the progress made in carrying out the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer
Summary
In Lima, Parties considered the TEC and CTCN's performance and activities in 2014. The COP requested the TEC to undertake further work on technology needs assessments to enhance the implementation of the results coming from such assessments. It also encouraged the CTCN to further elaborate its procedures for responding to developing country requests for technical assistance. Regarding the Poznan strategic programme, the SBI invited the TEC to provide a final report of its evaluation of the programme to COP 21.
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties
Addendum to the report
Summary
The SBI and the SBSTA concluded their consideration of the TEC and CTCN's joint annual report for 2013. They also invited the TEC to further strengthen linkages with organizations under and outside the Convention which undertake work on enablers and barriers. With regards to the Poznan strategic programme, the SBI invited the TEC to evaluate the programme with the aim of enhancing the effectiveness of the Technology Mechanism. The SBSTA concluded its consideration of the third synthesis report on technology needs assessments. It noted, inter alia, the need for Parties to enhance and follow up on the TNA process by further promoting the development and implementation of economically, environmentally and socially sound project proposals.
Summary
COP 19 adopted the modalities and procedures of the CTCN and the rules of procedure of the Advisory Board of the CTCN. With regards to the Poznan strategic programme, the SBI invited the GEF to continue to consult with the CTCN on the support that the GEF will provide for the work of the CTCN. It invited the GEF to report on the concrete results of the consultations at SBI 40. The SBSTA welcomed the third synthesis report on technology needs identified by non Annex I Parties. The SBSTA and the SBI also considered the joint annual report of the TEC and CTCN for 2013.
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties
Addendum to the report
Summary
SBSTA 38 underlined the essential role of NDEs play in the operationalization of the CTCN. It encouraged Parties that had not yet nominated their NDEs to urgently communicate their nominations. The SBSTA also considered the CTCN's progress report on the development of its modalities and procedures.
Summary
At SBI 37, the UNEP, as the leader of the consortium of partner institutions, was selected as the host of the Climate Technology Centre (CTC) for an initial term of five years. The Advisory Board of the Climate Technology Centre and Network was also established, with its constitution contained in annex II of decision 14/CP.18. The SBSTA and SBI welcomed the report on activities and performance of the Technology Executive Committee for 2012.
Documents
Report on activities and performance of the Technology Executive Committee for 2012
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference of the Parties
Summary
The SBSTA and the SBI welcomed the rolling workplan of the TEC for 2012-2013 and encouraged the TEC to advance the implementation of this workplan. The SBI welcomed the report on the evaluation of proposals for hosting the CTC. The SBI agreed on a ranked list of proponents, with the consortium led by the UNEP ranked first, the GEF ranked second and Det Norske Veritas AS ranked third for hosting the CTC. The SBI noted the report by the GEF on the progress made in carrying out the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer, as invited by the SBI at its thirty-fourth session.
Report on the evaluation of proposals for hosting the Climate Technology Centre
Summary
The SBSTA welcomed the report on the workshop on technology needs assessments held on 1 and 2 June 2011 in Bonn, Germany. The SBSTA and the SBI considered the report on activities and performance of the Technology Executive Committee for 2011. The SBI noted the report by the GEF on the progress made in carrying out the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer, as invited by the SBI at its thirty-fourth session.
Documents
Report on the workshop on technology needs assessments
Report on activities and performance of the Technology Executive Committee for 2011
Summary
The SBSTA took note of the organization of the workshop on technology needs assessments(TNAs) organized by the secretariat, in collaboration with the GEF, UNDP, UNEP and the CTI, and noted with appreciation the active participation of experts and practitioners from the public and private sectors. The SBSTA also welcomed the UNFCCC training package on preparing technology transfer projects for financing.
The SBI welcomed the progress made by the GEF in providing technical and financial support to assist 36 NAI Parties in developing and updating their TNAs. It also invited the GEF to provide reports on the progress made in carrying out its activities under the Poznan strategic programme, including its long-term implementation, for consideration by the SBI at its thirty-fifth and subsequent sessions.
Documents
(No official documents)
Summary
The SBSTA and the SBI welcomed the report of the EGTT on the outcomes of the group’s work. The SBSTA and the SBI further welcomed the updated handbook on Conducting Technology Needs Assessments for Climate Change and encouraged non-Annex I Parties, currently conducting or updating their technology needs assessments to use the updated TNA handbook. The SBSTA welcomed the report by the EGTT on options to facilitate collaborative technology R&D. The SBSTA further welcomed the report by the secretariat on the regional training programmes on project preparation, held in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean. The SBI also noted the report of the GEF on the progress made in carrying out the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer.
Documents
Report of the Expert Group on Technology Transfer
Report on the UNFCCC regional training programme on project preparation
Report on options to facilitate collaborative technology research and development
For earlier SBSTA and the SBI conclusions, click here.
The SBSTA and the SBI welcomed the report of the EGTT on the outcomes of the group’s work. The SBSTA and the SBI further welcomed the updated handbook on Conducting Technology Needs Assessments for Climate Change and encouraged non-Annex I Parties, currently conducting or updating their technology needs assessments to use the updated TNA handbook.
The SBSTA welcomed the report by the EGTT on options to facilitate collaborative technology R&D. The SBSTA further welcomed the report by the secretariat on the regional training programmes on project preparation, held in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean.
The SBI also noted the report of the GEF on the progress made in carrying out the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer.
Report of the Expert Group on Technology Transfer
Report on the UNFCCC regional training programme on project preparation
Report on options to facilitate collaborative technology research and development
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