Green technologies key to building resilient economies in developing countries

Green technologies have been identified as key to building resilient economies in developing countries.

This was announced by Prof. Judi Wakhungu, CS, Ministry Of Environment, Natural Resources, during the latest round of Facilitating the Transfer of Climate Technologies in East Africa Forum, she said that the event brings together leaders who will share valuable insights with development partners that are working to build a greener world.

“A total of 50 technology needs in water and agriculture were identified and uploaded on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) website. Kenya submitted 34 needs and Ethiopia 16. Ladies and Gentlemen, Green technologies are key to building low carbon and climate resilient economies in developing countries,” CS Wakhungu said.

The CS referenced last year’s Conference of Parties (COP) 21, held in Paris, which concluded a historic new international climate change Agreement.  She said that the Paris Agreement acknowledges the crucial role technology development and transfer for the implementation of mitigation and adaptation actions.

“The Agreement call for the need for strengthened cooperative action on technology development and transfer I am happy that WIPO and CTCN have taken steps towards realizing this objective. The UN Climate Change Centre and its Networks is an important mechanism that aims to help developing countries access climate-related technologies and is crucial in linking private interests and technological capabilities in successful technology transfer projects,” she added.

Leading East Africa organizations pioneering the improvement of agriculture and food production, and clean water supply in East Africa, have congregated in Nairobi, under the latest round of Facilitating the Transfer of Climate Technologies in East Africa Forum.

Organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in cooperation with Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), Africa Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), and Strathmore University Center for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) with the support of the Japan Patent Office, the forum is taking place from 5th – 7th April 2016, in Nairobi, Kenya. Chief Guest is Prof. Judi Wakhungu, Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Regional Development.