Schmidt, Katharina (2025) Technology transfer for climate change adaptation: Bridging climate and trade policy perspectives. p. 38.
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This paper aims to raise awareness among both trade and climate policy-makers by clarifying how technology transfer for adaptation is understood and discussed from both climate and trade policy perspectives. It discusses the concept of adaptation technology and sheds light on how countries are identifying their adaptation technology needs. It then explores how trade policy addresses the transfer of adaptation technologies and examines relevant trade policy mechanisms. As such, the paper identifies ways in which trade and climate adaptation policy-makers can better align these separate discussions and strengthen the role of trade in facilitating technology transfer for adaptation. Specifically, the paper targets trade policy-makers in the Global South and seeks to clarify the concept of and need for adaptation technologies while also showcasing the challenges, processes, and tools for identifying country-specific and context-relevant technology needs for adaptation. This understanding and identification are crucial for enabling the integration of adaptation technology transfer into relevant trade frameworks. The second key target audience is adaptation policy-makers in the Global South who are steering national adaptation processes and lead on technology needs assessment, as well as development partners and funders that support these efforts. The paper seeks to increase their knowledge and awareness of the role of international trade policy and existing trade policy mechanisms for accessing and transferring technology, and how trade considerations can be better integrated into national adaptation policies and action plans. This report draws from a review of literature, policy documents, and consultations with climate and trade policy experts.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Climate Change, Adaptation, Fisheries Trade, Trade Policy, IISD, WTO, Trade Agreement, Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) |
| Subjects: | Disasters and Climate Change Fisheries Trade |
| Depositing User: | Kokila ICSF Krish |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Sep 2025 10:37 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Sep 2025 10:37 |
| URI: | http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/22486 |
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