Methodological and Technological Issues in Technology Transfer A Special Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Effective global response to climate change requires the development and transfer of environmentally sound technologies between and within countries, both for adapting to climate change as well as for mitigating the effects of greenhouse gas emissions. This IPCC Special Report provides a state-of-the-art overview of how to achieve and enhance this transfer. 185 eminent experts from around the world provide accurate, unbiased, policy-relevant information on technology transfer, such as capacity building, the promotion of an enabling environment, and mechanisms for technology transfer from developed to developing countries. This IPCC volume is the most comprehensive assessment available on technology transfer, and provides invaluable information to serve industry, policy-makers, environmental organisations, and researchers in global change, technology, engineering and economics.

Foreword; Preface; Summary for policy makers; 1. Managing technological change in support of the climate change convention - a framework for decision-making; 2. Trends in technology transfer - financial resource flows; 3. International agreements and legal structures; 4. Enabling environments for technology transfer; 5. Financing and partnerships for technology transfer; 6. Introduction to section II; 7. Residential, commercial and institutional buildings sector; 8. Transportation; 9. Industry; 10. Energy supply; 11. Agricultural sector; 12. Forestry sector; 13. Solid waste management and wastewater treatment; 14. Human health; 15. Coastal adaptation; 16. Case studies; Appendix.

This IPCCSpecial Report provides a state-of-the-art overview of how to achieve and enhance technology transfer to respond to global climate change. 185 eminent experts provide accurate, unbiased, policy-relevant information to serve industry, policy-makers, environmental organisations, and researchers in global change, technology, engineering and economics.