1. 1 Canadian Approach to Convention Commitments: Technology Transfer Presentations for Workshops on Technology Information and Technology Needs Beijing, China and Seoul, Korea April 19 th and 24 rd, 2002 Alexandra Mallett Policy Analyst International Environment Policy Division Natural Resources Canada

2. 2 Overview – Transfer of Climate Technologies in the Canadian Context Development of technology strategy in the climate change context Canadian approach matching Canadian proficiency and other countries’ potential Technology policies and programs - opportunities for the government and the private sector Conclusion – Canada’s approach to climate technology transfer globally

3. 3 Technology transfer in the climate change context – National Process 1998 – National Climate Change Process was created 16 Issue Tables / Working Groups Technology (energy and non-energy) Contribute to reduction of GHG emissions Enhance opportunities for Canadian private sector domestically and internationally

4. 4 Technology – Part of a Broader Framework Innovation Strategy Encompasses all sectors of the economy Sustainable Development Strategy Integrating social, economic and environmental concerns into decision- making

5. 5 Key Themes – Transfer of Climate Technologies Policy Integration Private sector-driven Maximizing existing resources / mechanisms Global Environmental Benefits International cooperation is key Challenges and Opportunities

6. 6 Making Climate Technologies Available and Sustainable Clearly defined role of government and private sector Importance of “soft” technologies – capacity- building, enabling environment Concrete activities Multilateral avenues (World Bank, Global Environment Facility [GEF], Prototype Carbon Fund [PCF]) Government initiatives Private sector actions

7. 7 Technology Information and Technology Needs Assessment Information – Dissemination is key Needs Assessment – Host-country driven Importance of national circumstances Host countries should determine which technologies would be the most suitable for their environment

8. 8 Markets and Needs – Matching Canadian Expertise and Technology Transfer Opportunities Improve efficiency of energy conversion / use Switch to low / no carbon fuels Capture and sequester CO 2 Reduce other GHG emissions Energy efficient: houses vehicles transportation systems Co-generation Distributed Generation Industrial processes bioprocessing electrotechnologies Intelligent systems natural gas vehicles advanced gas turbines hydrogen wind energy hydro biomass ethanol biomass gasification nuclear energy solar energy CO 2 capture solvent oxygen combustion Sequester CO 2 enhanced oil recovery enhanced gas recovery geological disposals agricultural / forestry sinks Capture and use landfill gas Substitute for SF6 improve practices in agriculture capture and use flared gas substitute for cement fluorocarbon replacements

9. 9 Climate Technologies – Policies and Programs Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI) Office Canadian Environmental Solutions: Climate Change Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearing House Canada Climate Change Development Fund (CCCDF) Technology Early Action Measures (TEAM)

10. 10 Climate Technologies – Policies and Programs – Action Plan 2000 Fuel cells carbon dioxide capture and storage afforestation enhanced recycling energy efficiency technology Technology Development and Innovation Canadian International Technology Initiative (CITI) -Technology Promotion Officers (TPOs) – Mexico, India, Poland – regional representatives

11. 11 Climate Technologies – Delivery Mechanisms Canadian Centre for Minerals and Energy Technology (CANMET) R&D Energy Sector - 3 labs (Devon, Ottawa, Varennes) Metals and Minerals Sector – 2 labs (Ottawa) Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD) funding

12. 12 Varennes Ottawa Devon CANMET OFFICES

13. 13 Expansion and Diversification of Oil and Gas Production Hydrocyclone (oil/water separation) technology National Centre for (bitumen) Upgrading Technology - Devon Efficient Oil Sands Production Petroleum Technology Research Centre - Regina Natural Gas Conversion Froth Treatment Pilot Facility - Devon

14. 14 Powder metallurgy for production of automotive gears High efficiency industrial motors More efficient steel makingEnergy efficient lumber drying Reduce Energy Intensity of Industrial Sector Catalytic Flow Reversal Reactor Process Integration

15. 15 Cleaner Transportation Fuels Ethanol from biomassAlternative fuel vehicles Student Challenge Cleaner intercity truckingNational fuel cell programFuel cell cars and buses

16. 16 Community energy systems Efficient heating plants Advanced commercial buildings Intelligent building controlsSoftware for building industry Reduce Energy Intensity of Buildings and Community Systems Solarwall

17. 17 Solar electricity Small hydro CO 2 management technologies for utilities Wind energy Alternative Electric Power Generation and Increased Efficiency of Fossil-fueled Plants Cogeneration Plant

18. 18 And More Opportunities... SECRET 11

19. 19 Conclusion – Canada’s Approach to Technology Transfer Globally Maximizing existing resources Cost recovery Engaging the private sector Ensuring sustainability of technologies – information / needs assessment / know-how Clients’ needs are met Communications strategy – dissemination Right audience is targeted and appropriate information is conveyed

20. 20 Examples of Canadian technology transfer facilities Canadian Environmental Solutions (CES): Climate Change http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/es00009e.html Canadian International Technology Initiative http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/english/action_plan/na_b14.shtml Canadian Initiative for International Technology Transfer (CIITT) http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/es/etb/cetc/ciitt/index.html Canada’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI) Office http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/cdm-ji/menu-e.asp Canada Climate Change Development Fund (CCCDF) http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cida_ind.nsf /8949395286e4d3a58525641300568be1/ea60af00a819594b8525 697d000971e8?OpenDocumenthttp://www.acdi- Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (CPPIC) http://www3.ec.gc.ca/cppic/en/index.cfm