Investment in Technology Development and Transfer for accelerated Climate Change Adaptation & Mitiga

Investment in Technology Development and Transfer for accelerated Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation in Uganda! KAMPALA – Technology development and transfer is an initiative by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for supporting the member Countries in advancing climate change adaptation and mitigation through technology. [...] Furthermore, the UNFCCC instituted a technology mechanism comprising of the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Center and Network, which facilitates enhanced action on technology development and transfer for supporting progress on climate change mitigation and adaptation. [...] The Ministry of Science, Innovation and Technology is the National Designated Entity for development and transfer of technologies in Uganda. [...] Responding to the climate change adaptation and mitigation needs based on the national circumstances and as committed in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for Uganda requires assessment of the technology needs and development and implementation of action plans as a basis for investment. [...] In 2019, the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology in collaboration Ministry of Science and Technology coordinates the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) for Uganda, focusing on Energy, Agriculture, Forestry and Water.