Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)
This year’s Green Technology Book focuses on energy technologies and the crucial role of energy efficiency at a time when it is needed most. As we look toward the future, energy efficiency has a crucial role to play in meeting global energy demands and tackling the urgent challenges of climate change.
Over the past decade, about 25 percent of the technical assistance requests made to the CTCN have focused on the energy sector, renewable energy and energy efficiency in particular. This highlights growing global demand for solutions that address rising energy needs while supporting sustainable development. For example, in the Bahamas, the CTCN supported grid stability assessments to enhance renewable energy integration. Within the Southern African Development Community, it helped establish Minimum Energy Performance Standards, so that households and utilities could transition to energy-efficient technologies. The CTCN has also supported the development of energy efficiency master plans in Tonga; energy-efficient building codes in Kyrgyzstan; and initiatives like biogas production in Mauritius and solar energy engagement for youth in Timor-Leste.
These and many other projects demonstrate energy efficiency technologies deliver significant benefits. They include reduced energy consumption, enhanced energy security and more equitable access to energy resources.
This edition of WIPO's Green Technology Book explores the key areas of cities, rural energy and the services sector. It illustrates how technology and innovation can accelerate the energy transition and provides actionable insights on integrating energy efficiency technologies, from individual households to major utilities.
With COP29 on the horizon, this publication highlights the critical role of technological innovation in meeting global climate objectives. It serves as a valuable resource for a broad range of stakeholders seeking clear information and insights into technological solutions within the energy sector.
Jonathan Duwyn, Officer in Charge of the CTCN
Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT), Egypt
We are living in an era when the consequences of climate change are no longer a distant threat but a present reality. The need for innovative and actionable solutions has therefore never been more critical than it is now. The WIPO Green Technology Book continues to be an indispensable resource in this global endeavor, providing a platform for the exchange of technologies that can mitigate and adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Egypt – one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change – is proud to stand alongside WIPO in this vital initiative.
The 2024 edition of the Green Technology Book is particularly significant in its zeroing in on the energy sector, a domain that is both vast and essential to the fight against climate change. This edition takes an end-user-oriented approach. It focuses on tangible energy-related technologies that can be immediately implemented to address climate change mitigation and adaptation. From rural communities adopting bio-energy and solar solutions to industries optimizing heating, cooling and transport through innovative technologies, this edition offers practical insights and tools to drive sustainable change.
As we face a future where energy needs and environmental concerns are increasingly intertwined, this edition provides a roadmap for how energy technology can be harnessed to create sustainable, resilient communities. Whether it is through renewable-powered farming technologies, energy-efficient household appliances or advanced waste-to-energy systems, the Green Technology Book for 2024 showcases the diversity of solutions available to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to WIPO, our partners, and all contributors who have made this edition possible. The collaboration between nations, organizations and individuals is the cornerstone of progress in the fight against climate change. By sharing knowledge, fostering innovation and accelerating technology transfer, we can collectively create a more sustainable future.
Egypt remains committed to supporting the Green Technology Book and to advancing global efforts toward a cleaner, greener and more equitable world. We invite all WIPO Member States and stakeholders to contribute their green technologies and innovations to this shared endeavor. Together, we can make a profound impact on this planet that we all share.
Professor Gina El-Feky, ASRT President