Canadian government invests $2.5 million in clean technology for developing countries

Canadian government invests $2.5 million in clean technology for developing countries

Funds to go to the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to help developing countries access technologies that will help them pollute less.

Staff on November 16, 2016

Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, has announced that the Government of Canada is contributing $2.5 million to the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) to help developing countries access technologies that will help them pollute less and better adapt to the effects of climate change they are already facing.

Canada’s contribution comes as Denmark, the European Commission, Germany, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, and the United States also commit funding of more than $22 million to the CTCN.

This funding will allow the use of innovative clean technologies in developing countries, in sectors such as energy, water, forestry, and agriculture. By supporting the deployment of private-sector innovations and solutions, we are investing in a cleaner future for our children and grandchildren, and we are creating the right conditions for communities everywhere to create good jobs in a modern, clean, global economy.

“The environment and the economy go hand in hand, here at home and in Canada’s work abroad,” said McKenna. “Deploying clean technology solutions will help communities in developing countries in tangible and meaningful ways like improved air quality, better food security, and more access to economic opportunities.” And by working with the private sector, we are able to support innovation and job-creation in fast-growing areas like renewable energy.”

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Canadian government invests $2.5 million in clean technology for developing countries