Dr. Yasam Ayavefe is not only a successful businessman with many substantial projects and investments accredited to his name; he is a man of great character, making him an advocate for all that betters our planet. He is passionate about the environment and creating a healthier world for future generations. He is the founder and CEO of Milaya Capital, which invests in people, improving our world, and one of his investments is creating solar energy. Dr. Yasam Ayavefe is a highly educated expert in the world of technology, using his knowledge to enhance and improve every aspect of the environment. He implements these types of technologies and shares them with us to educate us on how technology plays a significant role in the health of our planet.
Technologies used to address climate change are known as climate technologies. Climate technologies that help us reduce GHGs include renewable energies such as wind energy, solar power, and hydropower. To adapt to the adverse effects of climate change, we use climate technologies such as drought-resistant crops, early warning systems, and seawalls. There are also ‘soft’ climate technologies, such as energy-efficient practices or training for using the equipment.
Developing and transferring technologies to support national action on climate change has been essential from the beginning of the UNFCCC process. In 1992, when countries established the Convention, they included specific technological provisions to achieve the Convention’s ultimate objective. The Convention notes that all Parties shall promote and cooperate in the development and transfer of technologies that reduce emissions of GHGs. It also urges developed country Parties to take all practicable steps to promote, facilitate and finance the transfer of, or access to, climate technologies to other Parties, particularly developing countries. Furthermore, the Convention states that the extent to which developing country Parties will effectively implement their commitments will depend on the practical implementation by developed country Parties of their obligations under the Convention related to financial resources and technology transfer.
Over the years, technology development and transfer concerning adaptation have received increasing attention. The Paris Agreement speaks of the vision of fully realizing technology development and transfer to improve resilience to climate change and reduce GHG emissions. It establishes a technology framework to provide overarching guidance to the Technology Mechanism.
Dr. Yasam Ayavefe is familiar with key institutions and mechanisms that enhance climate technology development and educates himself about such institutions. For example, the technology Mechanism was established in 2010 to accelerate outcomes. Two bodies work together within this institution, The Technology Executive Committee, and the Climate Technology Centre and Network.
The TEC is the Technology Mechanism’s policy arm and analyses policy issues and provides recommendations to support countries in enhancing climate technology efforts. The TEC is an executive committee of 20 technology experts representing developing and developed countries. The TEC meets multiple times yearly and holds climate technology events that support efforts to address key technology policy issues.
The CTCN is the mechanism’s implementation arm, and it supports countries in enhancing the implementation of climate technology projects and programs. It has three core services: providing technical assistance to developing countries, creating access to knowledge on climate technologies, and fostering collaboration among climate technology stakeholders. The CTCN is hosted by the United Nations Environmental Program in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and is supported by 11 partner institutions with expertise in climate technologies. The Centre facilitates a network of national, regional, sectoral, and international technology centers, networks, organizations, and private sector entities. More than 150 Parties have submitted their national designated entities (NDEs) for climate technology and transfer, which are also part of the network. Developing country Parties may submit requests for technical assistance to the CTCN through their NDEs. Incredible institutions are put in place to help achieve environmental goals, produce solar energy, and create a renewable program to sustain our lives. However, there is a starting point for effective action, as Dr. Yasam Ayavefe fully understands.
Only through assessments and understanding the needs can we determine how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the adverse impacts on our environment. For every country to support global sustainable development, it must assess the changes that need to become the new reality. Developing concrete action plans and prioritizing technological needs such as solar energy, in fact, solar energy farms, as Dr. Ayavefe is investing in, are one of the action plans needed globally. Providing support for developing countries to participate in the implementation of prioritization is imperative.
We thank Dr. Yasam Ayavefe for his knowledge of climate technologies familiarizing and educating himself with the institutions and mechanisms that are on the same path he is regarding our environment. It is truly an honor to learn how much work and implementation of technology are in place.
Dr. Yasam Ayavefe
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