RT B: ADB
| Organiser | Asian Development Bank (ADB) |
| Date | 27 Oct 2016, 10:00 - 13:00 hrs |
| Venue | Orchid 4311/12, Level 4, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands Singapore |
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At COP 21 in Paris, Parties to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) reached a historic agreement to strengthen the global response to climate change. Parties to this Paris Agreement committed to pursue their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to limit the increase in the global average temperature to well below two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and to set more ambitious targets in the years ahead.
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions account for two-thirds of global GHG emissions, and as such, shifting to low-carbon energy is crucial in meeting the climate goals. Reflective of this scenario, majority of Parties have identified transition to low-carbon development through adoption of low carbon technologies as part of their priority actions in implementing their NDCs. While technologies and other resources abound in developed countries, critical support is required to accelerate effective transfer of low-carbon technologies to developing countries and make energy transition happen.
This ADB Roundtable will focus on the challenges of accelerating transfer of low-carbon technologies to developing countries to help them achieve their NDCs. The discussion aims to
- Identify the support needed by developing countries to allow and foster accelerated transfer and diffusion of low carbon technologies
- Present available instruments and models to address the needs identified
- Share practical experiences in promoting low carbon technology transfer and investment
Draw key energy-sector insights on the challenges and opportunities of moving forward to meet global climate goals.
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