Canadian Approach to Convention Commitments: Technology Transfer

1. Canadian Approach to Convention Commitments: Technology Transfer Presentations for Workshops on Technology Information and Technology Needs Beijing, China and Seoul, Korea April 19th and 24rd, 2002 Alexandra Mallett Policy Analyst International Environment Policy Division Natural Resources Canada

2. Overview – Transfer of Climate Technologies in the Canadian Context • Development of technology strategy in the climate change context • Canadian approach • matching Canadian proficiency and other countries’ potential • Technology policies and programs - opportunities for the government and the private sector • Conclusion – Canada’s approach to climate technology transfer globally

3. Technology transfer in the climate change context – National Process • 1998 – National Climate Change Process was created • 16 Issue Tables / Working Groups • Technology (energy and non-energy) • Contribute to reduction of GHG emissions • Enhance opportunities for Canadian private sector domestically and internationally

4. Technology – Part of a Broader Framework • Innovation Strategy • Encompasses all sectors of the economy • Sustainable Development Strategy • Integrating social, economic and environmental concerns into decision- making

5. Key Themes – Transfer of Climate Technologies • Policy Integration • Private sector-driven • Maximizing existing resources / mechanisms • Global Environmental Benefits • International cooperation is key • Challenges and Opportunities

6. Making Climate Technologies Available and Sustainable • Clearly defined role of government and private sector • Importance of “soft” technologies – capacity-building, enabling environment • Concrete activities • Multilateral avenues (World Bank, Global Environment Facility [GEF], Prototype Carbon Fund [PCF]) • Government initiatives • Private sector actions

7. Technology Information and Technology Needs Assessment • Information – Dissemination is key • Needs Assessment – Host-country driven • Importance of national circumstances • Host countries should determine which technologies would be the most suitable for their environment

8. Markets and Needs – Matching Canadian Expertise and Technology Transfer Opportunities

9. Climate Technologies – Policies and Programs • Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI) Office • Canadian Environmental Solutions: Climate Change • Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearing House • Canada Climate Change Development Fund (CCCDF) • Technology Early Action Measures (TEAM)

10. Climate Technologies – Policies and Programs – Action Plan 2000 • Fuel cells • carbon dioxide capture and storage • afforestation • enhanced recycling • energy efficiency • technology • Technology Development and Innovation • Canadian International Technology Initiative (CITI) • Technology Promotion Officers (TPOs) – Mexico, India, Poland – regional representatives

11. Climate Technologies – Delivery Mechanisms • Canadian Centre for Minerals and Energy Technology (CANMET) • R&D • Energy Sector - 3 labs (Devon, Ottawa, Varennes) • Metals and Minerals Sector – 2 labs (Ottawa) • Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD) • funding

12. CANMETOFFICES Devon Varennes Ottawa

13. Expansion and Diversification of Oil and Gas Production Hydrocyclone (oil/water separation) technology Efficient Oil Sands Production Natural Gas Conversion Petroleum Technology Research Centre - Regina Froth Treatment Pilot Facility - Devon National Centre for (bitumen) Upgrading Technology - Devon

14. Reduce Energy Intensity of Industrial Sector Powder metallurgy forproduction of automotive gears More efficient steel making Energy efficient lumber drying Catalytic Flow Reversal Reactor Process Integration High efficiency industrial motors

15. Cleaner Transportation Fuels Student Challenge Alternative fuel vehicles Ethanol from biomass National fuel cell program Cleaner intercity trucking Fuel cell cars and buses

16. Reduce Energy Intensity of Buildingsand Community Systems Advanced commercial buildings Community energy systems Efficient heating plants Software for building industry Intelligent building controls Solarwall

17. Alternative Electric Power Generation and Increased Efficiency of Fossil-fueled Plants CO2 management technologies for utilities Small hydro Wind energy Cogeneration Plant Solar electricity

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19. Conclusion – Canada’s Approach to Technology Transfer Globally • Maximizing existing resources • Cost recovery • Engaging the private sector • Ensuring sustainability of technologies – information / needs assessment / know-how • Clients’ needs are met • Communications strategy – dissemination • Right audience is targeted and appropriate information is conveyed

20. Examples of Canadian technology transfer facilities Canadian Environmental Solutions (CES): Climate Change • http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/es00009e.html    Canadian International Technology Initiative • http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/english/action_plan/na_b14.shtml Canadian Initiative for International Technology Transfer (CIITT) • http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/es/etb/cetc/ciitt/index.html   Canada’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI) Office • http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/cdm-ji/menu-e.asp  Canada Climate Change Development Fund (CCCDF) • http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cida_ind.nsf /8949395286e4d3a58525641300568be1/ea60af00a819594b8525697d000971e8?OpenDocument Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (CPPIC) • http://www3.ec.gc.ca/cppic/en/index.cfm