Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan are among the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change with weak adaptive capacities. This analysis summarises adaptation technologies for agricultural, water, transport and health sectors, as well as disaster risks management technologies,...

This paper identifies over 50 000 patents filed worldwide in various water-related adaptation technologies between 1990 and 2010, distinguishing between those related to water availability (supply) and water conservation (demand) technologies. The paper then analyses the innovation activity –...

The paper applies the synthetic control method to examine the effects of California's Capand-Trade Program on environmental innovation. The analysis exploits the International Patent Classification system to identify patents relating to environmentally sound technologies. This enables the study...

This paper presents comparative data on innovation in selected climate change mitigation and adaptation technologies in the context of Africa. Such analysis informs policy aimed at encouraging international technology transfer and development of domestic innovation capacities. We present...

The deployment of eco-innovations in developing countries is a key driver of their contribution to efficiently addressing global environmental challenges. It is also a key driver of markets for eco-innovation and sustainable economic development. This report explores the barriers developing...

In this paper, I empirically estimate the relationship between digital technology and climate technology using the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s patent database. I find that innovation in digital technology increases the number of patents for climate technology by 17.3% on...

In this paper, I empirically estimate the relationship between digital technology and climate technology using the United States Patent and Trademark Office's patent database. I find that innovation in digital technology increases the number of patents for climate technology by 17.3% on average,...

This paper analyzes the most recent NDCs as well as public political commitments of the US, China, the EU and Japan (56% of the world GHG emissions) to meet the goal of reaching the 2050 net zero emissions target necessary to limit global warming to the 1.5C. This analysis is made against the...

Asian economies are extremely vulnerable to climate due to rapid economic progress, poor governance structure and governmental performance. Keeping in view the fragility of Asia economies in context of environmental deterioration, we examine the role of climate change in shaping economic...

This working paper assesses opportunities and policies for green growth in the Chicago Tri-State Metropolitan Area. It first examines the Chicago metro-region's economic and environmental performance and potential constraints to regional growth, and identifies emerging regional specialisations...