The Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Past Event
2024-11-16
COP29 Side Event: Technology Transfer and Capacity-Building for Climate Action
Date: 16th November 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 10am - 12nn
Venue: Botswana Pavilion
Speakers:
- Marco Yeung - CarbonCare InnoLab’s Youth Delegate
- Thando Lukuko - South Africa Climate Action Network, Coordinator and Mansa Advisory - Director
- Jui Joshi - Director, Climate Collective Foundation
- Jitsai Santaputra - Co-Founder of Youth for Energy Southeast Asia and Lead Youth Delegate for Thailand to COP29 (Youth Negotiator)
- Samuel Chijioke Okone - Climate & Environment Specialist, Researcher, SN Advisory Board Member
This side event at COP29 delved into the critical role of technology transfer and capacity-building in advancing climate action, particularly in developing countries. Discussions emphasised how innovative technologies, such as clean energy solutions and climate-smart agriculture, can enhance both adaptation and mitigation efforts, underscoring the need to strengthen local capacities for sustainable technology management.
Marco, CarbonCare InnoLab’s youth delegate highlighted the pivotal role of technology in fostering productivity and resilience to climate change, outlining the disparities in technology generation and deployment between developed and developing countries. He stressed the importance of training and knowledge exchange programs to ensure the effective utilisation of new technologies for sustainable solutions.
The event also explored how the implementation of key innovative climate technologies can stabilise the prices of essential resources and mitigate risks associated with global warming and extreme weather events. Speakers highlighted the importance of local government and community engagement in financing, deploying, and managing technologies in developing countries, which was underscored by the sustainable agricultural mechanisation case study in China.
Successful case studies demonstrating the impact of technology transfer on emissions reduction and climate resilience were highlighted, aiming to promote international cooperation and outline pathways for equitable access to resources and knowledge crucial for effective climate solutions. By shaping discussions within the Paris Agreement framework, the outcomes of this session are poised to significantly contribute to global climate efforts and accelerate progress towards sustainable and inclusive climate action.