Identifying sustainable technology information gaps

Supplementing environmental sound technology information systems

Description

Identifying sustainable technology information gaps involves systematically assessing where critical data, knowledge, or resources are lacking to support the development, adoption, or scaling of sustainable technologies. This strategy targets barriers such as insufficient research, limited access to best practices, or inadequate dissemination of technical solutions. By pinpointing these gaps, stakeholders can prioritize research, improve information sharing, and direct resources to areas of greatest need, thereby accelerating effective and equitable implementation of sustainable technologies.

Context

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the UN Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.

Agenda 21 recommends that an inventory of existing international or regional clearing-houses or information exchange systems should be undertaken by the relevant United Nations bodies. Their existing structure should be strengthened and improved when necessary. If necessary, additional information systems should be developed in order to fill gaps identified in this international network.