Possible role of TNAs in the context of the implementation of the

Technology Mechanism

Wytze van der Gaast

UNFCCC workshop on technology needs assessmentBonn, 2 June 2011

JIN – jin@jiqweb.org

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Outline

• TNA: summary of outputs• Possible future role TNA in supporting

developing countries’ mitigation & adaptation pathways

• Possible interlinkages between TNA and Technology Mechanism

• Key Findings

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TNA - Outputs

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• Development priorities in light of a changing climate

• Strategic sectors for development and climate• Priority technologies• Analysis of technology enabling environment• Measures for technology acceleration• Technology projects, programmes, strategies• Action plans

Possible future role TNA in supporting pathways for mitigation and adaptation

Long term vision and strategic

sectors

Priority measures, actions and technologies

Technology projects,

programmes and strategies with

action plans

Policy formulation and implementation /

Project implementation

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TNA

LCDS

NAMA & NAP(A)

Technology roadmaps

Interlinkages TNA <-> NAMA, NAP(A) and LCDS

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• TNA can be an important source for developing countries in formulating mitigation and adaptation actions (e.g., NAMA, NAP(A)).– Technology needs in light of sustainable development– Insight in complex and country-specific processes of

technology development and transfer– Indication of capacity building and finance needs for

TT

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Integrated climate and developm

ent policy making

Clear view on country’s

development priorities?

Clear view on country’s

development priorities?

Technologies for mitigation and

adaptation prioritized?

Technologies for mitigation and

adaptation prioritized?

Actions for transfer and

development of technologies identified?

Actions for transfer and

development of technologies identified?

Y

Y

N

N

N

TNATNA

TNATNA

RoadmapsRoadmaps

Strategies and policies

Strategies and policies

Y

N

TNATNA

LCDSLCDS

LCDSLCDS

Formulate as NAMA or NAP

Formulate as NAMA or NAP

Policy evaluationPolicy evaluation

Y

Hypothetical example

interaction TNA, NAMA, LCDS,

NAP(A)

Hypothetical example

interaction TNA, NAMA, LCDS,

NAP(A)

Technology Mechanism

• Technology Mechanism (Decision 1/CP.16 §117)– Technology Executive Committee (TEC)– Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)

• TEC (Decision 1/CP.16 §119): – Further implement framework for actions for Art. 4.5 implementation– Priority areas– Overview of technology needs, technology transfer issues, barriers, guidance

• CTCN (Decision 1/CP.16 §123):– Network of national, regional, sectoral and international technology networks,

organisations and initiatives– Provide advise and support: technology needs and implementation– Capacity building support and training– Facilitate partnerships

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TNA <-> Technology Executive Committee

• “Getting the larger picture”– ‘Overview of technological needs and analysis of policy and technical

issues for technology development and transfer’ (Decision 1/CP.16, §121a)

– Synthesis of TNA outputs: technology needs, how to address barriers, what is good practice, etc.

• Exploring capacity building needs for TT (Decision 1/CP.16, §121a)

– E.g., at sector level and for different regions– Tailor capacity support to these needs

• Translation of insights into policy action – Recommendations on technology development and transfer to policy

makers– Clearer insight on development priorities

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TNA <-> Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN)

• CTCN could support developing countries in conducting TNAs and enhancing TNA outputs– Procedural support: advise and tools– Access to international partnerships– Link national TNA networks with wider international networks– Facilitate prompt action on deployment of priority technologies

• TNA output could support CTCN pro-active role as matchmaker:– between developing countries’ technology, financial and capacity

building needs and– Multilateral and bilateral capacity support and funding resources– E.g. CTCN advise/ validation of project’s financial needs indication

• TNA output could inform the design of the CTCN

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Technology, capacity and finance needs

synthesized per subsectors and regions

TNA process support

Interaction to achieve coherence

Information to enhance and expand

existing support

COP

TNA

CTCN

TEC

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Possible interlinkages TNA and Finance Mechanism

• (Synthesized) TNA reports could be useful for private, public or multilateral finance institutes– Insight on costs of priority technologies– Costs related to enabling frameworks

• For example:– Specification of cost components allows identification of

possible funding sources

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Key findings

• TNA can be important source for LCDS, NAMA, NAP(A) formulation in developing countries

• TNA results could possibly support work of TEC (‘getting larger picture’ for policy making)

• TNA could be supported by CTCN and could possibly help CTCN to be a pro-active match maker

• TNA outputs could provide overall picture of international finance and capacity needs for technology development and transfer

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