November 4, 2022
Science has established beyond a doubt that the window for meaningful action to prevent the worst impacts of climate change is closing rapidly. In November 2022, Egypt will host the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, with a view to building on previous successes and paving the way for implementation. WIPO GREEN will be there to co-host and participate in a number of events. Here’s what we will be doing:
Date: 10 November
Time: 16.00-17.00
Place: Egyptian Pavilion - Room A, Blue Zone
WIPO will launch its new flagship publication the “Green Technology Book” at an event in partnership with the Climate Technology Center and Network (CTCN) and Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Egypt (ASRT).
The Green Technology Book puts innovation, technology and intellectual property (IP) at the forefront in the fight against climate change. The first edition of the “Green Technology Book” focuses on climate-change adaptation. This annual publication is a practical guide for those struggling with climate change first-hand, showcasing 200 technologies readily available or in the making.
Date: 10 November
Time: 15.00-16.30
Venue: Conference Room Khufu, Blue Zone
WIPO will be represented at the event organized by the International Trade Centre (ITC). Trade plays an important role in creating an enabling environment to support global mitigation efforts. Sustainable value chains are a market-based mechanism that 'pull' small business into the low-carbon transition, in contrast to regulations, which 'push' them into it. The event will touch upon drivers of green technology innovation and dissemination as well as the role of IP in trade.
Date: 11 November
Time: 11.00-12.00
Place: UGIH Pavillion, Blue Zone
WIPO together with the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub (UNGIH) and the Climate Technology Center and Network (CTCN) is organizing an event on advancing the implementation of the Paris Agreement by harnessing innovation and technology.
Innovation and technology are powerful catalysts for reducing global warming by providing meaningful solutions to mitigate and adapt to the negative impacts of climate change. Two core innovation and technology organizations, WIPO and CTCN, will present examples of their activities and solutions targeting tangible green technology implementation and action. WIPO GREEN will present it’s Acceleration Projects in Latin America, Indonesia and China.