WIPO GREEN is an online platform for technology exchange, aiming to connect providers and seekers of environmentally friendly technologies. But what do these matches look like? In the Impact Stories, WIPO GREEN describes what brings the parties together and we can follow the successes and challenges of green tech deployment around the world.
As the global population grows, farmers face the dual challenge of increasing food production sustainably and addressing its economic, social, and environmental impacts. The shift towards bio-inputs like biofertilizers and biopesticides – which are natural alternatives to synthetic chemicals – is gaining momentum, fueled by consumer demand for safer, eco-friendly products. Expansion of this market depends on ongoing innovation and proving the effectiveness of these products. Through its climate-smart agriculture project in Latin America, WIPO GREEN is pivotal in linking stakeholders in Argentina with these innovative, sustainable solutions.
Agriculture is one of the main pillars of Peru’s national economy. However, this sector is currently facing significant hurdles that have been exacerbated by climate change and the El Niño. Erratic rainfall patterns have resulted in the spread of native insects, fungi, and pests, posing severe challenges to the cultivation of key crops like coffee and cocoa. These climatic fluctuations can result in compromised soil quality and can also adversely impact crop yields, directly impacting livelihoods of the farming communities. WIPO GREEN is supporting farmers respond to these challenges by facilitating connect with green technologies providers.
A WIPO GREEN project supports Ruzi Nav, an eco-tourism destination in Tajikistan, install solar panels and water purification systems. This project provides clean water and reduced reliance on traditional energy sources. The success of the project can be a blueprint to inspire the surrounding communities to adopt green solutions
A WIPO GREEN match making event in Tajikistan has brought clean water to a school for children with disabilities. Working with local partners and philanthropists, WIPO GREEN with the help of colleagues from WIPO’s Transition and Developed Countries Division (TDC) responded to this challenge by providing solution with proper water management through water tanks, valves, sensors, and insulation. This project is a model of collaboration which brings clean water to these children.