TNA Technical Assistance: Lessons Learned and Future Engagement by CTI

1. TNA Technical Assistance: Lessons Learned andFuture Engagement by CTI Elmer Holt US Department of Energy & Chair, Climate Technology Initiative

2. Brief History of CTI • In 1995, the Climate Technology Initiative established at the First Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change by a group of OECD countries and the European Commission as a voluntary activity to contribute to developed countries’ commitments under Article 4.5 of the Convention by fostering international cooperation to promote the more rapid development and diffusion of climate-friendly and environmentally sound technologies and practices. • Reformed as an Implementing Agreement under the International Energy Agency in July 2003.

3. What does Art. 4.5 say? • Spells out obligations of “developed country Parties” • “…promote, facilitate and finance, as appropriate, the transfer of, or access to, environmentally sound technologies and know-how to other Parties, particularly developing country Parties, to enable them to implement the provisions of the Convention.

4. CTI Supports the UNFCCC though a Multilateral Approach By allowing OECD Member countries and OECD non-Member countries to work together to foster international cooperation for the accelerated development and diffusion of climate-friendly and environmentally sound technologies and practices

5. Who are the CTI Countries? • Finland • Japan – Vice Chair • Republic of Korea • Austria • United States – Chair • Canada • Germany • Norway • United Kingdom – Vice Chair Supported by a highly motivated Programme Secretariat under the direction of an experienced Programme Manager

6. Since being formed, CTI has- • undertaken a broad range of cooperative activities in partnership with developing and countries with economies in transition, including other international bodies; • advanced the cause of technology transfer under the Framework Convention through a variety of technology enhancing and capacity building activities. (Annual Reports and website provide details www.climatetech.net)

7. Besides governments, CTI works closely with: • IEA and UNFCCC Secretariats • the Expert Group on Technology Transfer (EGTT)/UNFCCC • Business and Financial Sectors • relevant IEA Implementing Agreements • other international organizations or initiatives (WB, UNDP, UNEP, UNIDO, etc.) • Academia and Research Communities

8. How CTI has engaged in the TNA process… • Not a newcomer to process • Methods and guidance handbooks • Coordination with key partners…developing countries, EGTT, UNDP, UNEP, and the UNFCCC • Provision of technical assistance • Regional workshops, including Caribbean & Africa

9. How to add value? • Technical assistance where outside expertise can be of use • Identifying opportunities where donor or business coordination is needed • Supporting role, not a leading role (always country-driven) • Drawing connections to other relevant work • Sharing lessons learned from other relevant activities internationally • Broadening access to financing through Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN)

10. Key lessons learned • Engage stakeholders early in process • Focus efforts and be specific • Be realistic and don’t let scope of effort overwhelm the process • Learn from the successes and mistakes of others – contribute to sharing best practices • Targeted capacity building can unlock opportunities

11. Common issues encountered • Availability of information can be a challenge • Engaging stakeholders takes a great deal of effort – need a persuasive champion within the process • Engaging key actors early is critical, particularly the private sector as advocate • Concrete outcomes and recommendations are identified when you can be focused • Capacity to structure outcomes as discrete projects and prepare project financing proposals is typically not present

12. Ongoing issues for CTI • Timely and effective showcasing of outcomes • Continue to effectively engage the private sector • Targeting capacity building to build on TNA outcomes and recommendations • Strengthening existing regional networks • Expand the capacity of the PFAN to increase the number of projects receiving coaching with their project financing proposals, including use of UNFCCC/EGTT Guidebook • Contribute to update of TNA guidance including that related to technologies for adaptation