TECHNOLOGICAL PATHWAYS TO SUCCESSFUL CLIMATE SOLUTIONS

The white paper "Technological Pathways to Successful Climate Solutions" underscores the critical role of technology in addressing climate change, emphasizing the urgency of scalable and region-specific innovations. The document highlights key technological advancements, including Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), smart grids, and hydrogen technology, which collectively drive decarbonization and sustainability. Qatar’s leadership in sustainability is illustrated through initiatives such as CCS deployment in the oil and gas sector and smart metering projects by Kahramaa, aligning with the country’s National Vision 2030. The paper also draws on Germany’s success in green hydrogen and renewable energy storage, underscoring the importance of global collaboration. Despite advancements, challenges such as financial constraints, regulatory uncertainty, and the technological divide between the Global North and South hinder widespread adoption. Addressing these challenges requires public-private partnerships, market-driven financing mechanisms, and government incentives to accelerate technological implementation.

The paper advocates for localized solutions, stressing that adapting global innovations to regional needs is crucial for maximizing impact. Examples such as Solar Sister in Sub-Saharan Africa and district cooling in Qatar demonstrate how technology can be tailored to specific environmental and socio-economic conditions. Key recommendations include boosting climate financing, leveraging AI for climate action, advancing CCS, strengthening circular economy regulations, and fostering global knowledge-sharing networks. The role of sovereign wealth funds, blended finance models, and targeted government subsidies is highlighted as essential for overcoming financial hurdles. The white paper concludes that integrating cutting-edge technology with strong policy frameworks and international cooperation is the most effective pathway to achieving a sustainable, low-carbon future.

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Published in: Earthna publications reports
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
See report on publisher's website: https://www.earthna.qa/publications/reports/technological-pathways-successful-climate-solutions

Editorial committee: Dr. Gonzalo Castro de la Mata, Dr. Soud Khalifa Al Thani, Dr. Radhouane Ben Hamadou, Dr. Mona Matar Al-Kuwari, Dr. Muez Ali, Talha A. Mirza, Sebastien P. Turbot

Project Identifier (PI): ETCC-2024-008