Methodological and technological issues in technology transfer

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 Special Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) offers 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 for policymakers in industry and environmental organizations, and researchers in global change, technology, engineering, and economics.

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Summary for Policymakers: Methodological and Technological Issues in Technology Transfer	p. 1
Technical Summary	p. 11
Section I Framework for Analysis: Technology Transfer to address Climate Change	p. 45
1. Managing Technological Change in Support of the Climate Change Convention: A Framework for Decision-making	p. 47
2. Trends in Technology Transfer: Financial Resource Flows	p. 67
3. International Agreements and Legal Structures	p. 83
4. Enabling Environments for Technology Transfer	p. 105
5. Financing and Partnerships for Technology Transfer	p. 143
Section II Technology Transfer: Sectoral Analysis	p. 175
6. Introduction to Section II	p. 177
7. Residential, Commercial, and Institutional Buildings Sector	p. 183
8. Transportation	p. 201
9. Industry	p. 219
10. Energy Supply	p. 241
11. Agricultural Sector	p. 269
12. Forestry Sector	p. 291
13. Solid Waste Management and Wastewater Treatment	p. 313
14. Human Health	p. 329
15. Coastal Adaptation	p. 349
Section III Case Studies	p. 373
16. Case Studies	p. 375
Annexes
A. Section Coordinators, Coordinating Lead Authors, Lead Authors, Contributing Authors, Review Editors and Expert Reviewers	p. 445
B. Glossary of Terms	p. 455
C. Acronyms and Abbreviations	p. 461
D. List of Major IPCC Reports	p. 465

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