letter from director
Dear CTCN community and friends,
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Climate Technology Center and Network (CTCN), it is with deep gratitude and pride that we present CTCN's 10th Anniversary Report, a testament to our collective achievements and the transformative impact we have had. We will deliver it to you. Both on the global stage and at the community level.
I joined CTCN at its inception and watched it grow from an idea on paper to a tangible global asset for climate action. Its technical assistance and knowledge transfers have reached 113 countries, impacted the lives of more than 200 million people, and managed more than US$100 million.
I've seen how technology saves lives from floods and droughts, puts food on the table, and empowers communities.
The case for investing in climate change technology has never been more convincing, and this report provides even stronger supporting evidence.
From pioneering new funding mechanisms to leveraging cutting-edge technology, from building strategic partnerships to driving systemic change, this report encapsulates the spirit of collaboration and innovation that defines our community, and how we It highlights the remarkable progress that has been made. The dramatic increase in technical assistance requests and their further integration into long-term national strategic visions is evidence of this paradigm shift.
We have the agility to serve developing countries with hard data, a proven business model, a growing technology portfolio, and the support and collaboration of world-leading organizations. This call calls on the international community, donors, philanthropic organizations and the private sector to mobilize resources that exceed expectations in meeting the climate technology needs of developing countries and delivering system-transforming solutions. Masu.
CTCN is in the right time and right place to sow the seeds of fundamental systems transformation through climate technologies for decarbonization and community resilience.
This report paints a realistic picture of how system changes work to change the climate. We look at all the complex factors that strengthen national innovation systems and the adoption of climate change technologies: triggers, accelerating actions, obstacles, pace, and breadth of action.
Most importantly, this report guides readers through a systems transformation journey. From how CTCN strengthened national systems through technology roadmaps and policy changes in Africa to designing sustainable new business models for nomadic communities in Mongolia, to how Sudan and Eswatini used drone technology to map their soils. to how they created and devised adaptation strategies. As a result of new forms of partnership, how CTCN is working with companies and industry to design a new roadmap for the cement sector, early successes in the Republic of Congo and how the circular economy is emerging at Costa. climate change ambitions. Rika-chan. It delves into the ecosystem changes needed to bring e-mobility to the Asia-Pacific region and attract the investment needed to introduce the first e-buses in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
This report explores how seven African countries were able to leapfrog to energy-efficient mechanisms through synergies and multi-country GCF projects, and how CTCN introduced a pay-as-you-go irrigation model in Mozambique. and how they introduced new solar-powered water. Liberia's pump system has saved communities from the pressures of food insecurity. Yes, climate change technology is saving lives.
The report also explores how CTCN is addressing inequalities and vulnerabilities, and more specifically in Saint Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda to ensure children can attend school despite the impacts of climate change. It also shows that school buildings and infrastructure have been secured.
As we look back at the past decade and look to the future, it's clear that our work is far from done.
Climate technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the past decade, and digitization is at the forefront of new solutions leveraging big data, machine learning, and AI, to name just a few of the tools on the CTCN radar. But even though the technology is more accessible and relatively cheaper than ever, the resources needed to make this technology available to developing countries are struggling to keep up.
Until we adjust these two speeds and deploy knowledge and technology where it is needed most, we will not be able to make the system-wide changes needed to stay within the 1.5°C limit. This report provides CTCN with the resources it needs to respond to not only 60% but all requests for technical assistance, and to take the most promising solutions to the next level through strategic partnerships. It provides the strongest case for investing faster and faster. And financing.
I'm proud of everything we've accomplished together. Over the past decade, a network of partners, corporations, and donor governments have supported her CTCN through strategic funding, in-kind contributions, and pro bono contributions. These partners have demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to advancing climate action through technology transfer, capacity building, and collaboration.
As we enter our 10th year together, there is an important message that CTCN would like to convey, echoing the words of the UNEP Executive Director. It is still possible to limit global warming to 1.5°C, but this will require unprecedented systems change. The Gap Report tells us we are moving in the wrong direction, but we have the technology to make the dramatic U-turn needed to reach net zero by 2050.
The window of opportunity is narrowing at a dramatic pace. I urge the international community to honor global commitments and work together to close existing resource gaps. The additional resources will enable CTCN to double the return on investment for climate technology and design innovative solutions for climate action and sustainable development with the communities that need them most.
Thanks again. Together, we can make a difference.
rajiv garg
CTCN Interim Director
