UN delegate: Technology transfer is not about the rich giving to poor
Breakdown of rich-poor divide evident says member of UN’s climate tech transfer committee.
Technology Mechanism
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UNFCCC takes first post-Durban action with hunt for Climate Tech Centre venue.
UN launches new climate technology network
Industrial scale transfers of low-carbon technologies to developing world a step closer after UNEP wins bid to host Climate Technology Centre and Network
COP17 analysis: The importance of protecting and sharing innovation
In his final article on climate change and the private sector analyst Kentaro Ide argues that intellectual property rights and technology transfer must form the centrepiece of any legislation agreed in in Durban at COP17.
Google leaves research legacy as it shuts down renewables project
Web-giant sets tech transfer precedent and publishes research to allow others to continue work.
India urges action on technology transfer in Durban
Environment Minister says issue was “rushed” in Cancun and requires united front from G77 + China during climate change talks in Durban.
RTCC Q&A: Technology Mechanism
The technology transfer mechanism will be up for discussion in Durban, RTCC looks at the system designed to grease the wheels of innovation in developing countries.
Exclusive: Figueres ‘hopeful’ over COP17 climate talks
The head of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change tells RTCC that she is hopeful real progress can me made at COP17 in Durban.