- Linking global information systems for sustainable technology
- Developing inventory of information systems on environmentally sound technology
- Cataloguing clearing houses on appropriate technologies
- Publishing appropriate energy techniques
- Disseminating information on resource conservation technologies
- Disseminating information on sustainable technology
- Informing about alternative technologies
Description
Establishing clearing houses for environmentally sound technology involves creating centralized platforms to collect, assess, and disseminate information on sustainable technologies. These clearing houses facilitate the transfer of proven solutions, connect technology providers with users, and support capacity-building. By streamlining access to reliable data and best practices, they address barriers to technology adoption, reduce duplication of efforts, and accelerate the implementation of environmentally sound innovations in response to pressing environmental challenges.
Context
Encouraging the dissemination of existing environmentally sound technologies.
Implementation
The Appropriate Technology Project of Volunteers in Asia has compiled 15,000 pages of technical information on appropriate technology, including a bibliography of more than 1,000 books; it also offers 100 new appropriate technology books for US$200.
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Facilitates
Facilitated by
Related
Value
UIA organization
Reference
Web link
SDG
Metadata
Database
Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
- Commerce » Currency
- Commerce » Merchandise
- Cybernetics » Systems
- Development » Development
- Development » Sustainable development » Sustainable development
- Environment » Environment
- Information » Information
- Information » Reference
- International relations » Planetary initiatives
- Technology » Technology
Content quality
Yet to rate
Language
English
1A4N
J5432
DOCID
12054320
D7NID
199064
Editing link
Official link
Last update
Jan 3, 2023