Countdown to Copenhagen: Technology in a Global Climate Agreement
A consensus is emerging on technology transfer in an international climate agreement, though sticking points remain.

What are the key technology issues under discussion at the UNFCCC?
Enhanced international action on technology development and deployment, as outlined in the Bali Action Plan, is an important component of the post-2012 climate negotiations. Key elements include:

• How an international agreement can incentivize innovation of next generation low-carbon technologies, and accelerate and scale up diffusion of existing technologies to developing countries.
• Whether the structure of the international regime should include a new technology body or bodies and/or a new technology fund, or should build on existing mechanisms.
• How to solve divisive intellectual property rights (IPR) issues.