We are pleased to present the special EXPO25 edition of the WIPO Green Technology Book, putting the spotlight on energy technologies in essential areas of our lives with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. This edition has been made possible through the collective efforts and contributions of numerous individuals and organizations. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have supported this project. This edition of the Green Technology Book has been generously funded by the Funds-in-Trust Japan Industrial Property Global, coordinated through the Japan Patent Office.
The book, an initiative under WIPO GREEN, was prepared under the general auspices of WIPO Director General Daren Tang, and the Global Challenges and Partnerships Sector led by Assistant Director General Edward Kwakwa. It was conceived and led by Peter Oksen, Green Technology and Research Manager, who also acted as editor. Acknowledgment for the writing of this special edition goes to Mahezabin Helal Natasha, Climate Technology Expert and Lead-writer. This edition is a whole new work based on the structure of the energy edition of the Green Technology Book. The energy edition was written by Shanar Tabrizi, Expert, Industrial Transformation, European Environment Agency (EEA) and Heather Jacobs, Climate Technology Expert, WIPO. Maya Spencer supported the identification, uploading and contact with the technology companies presented. WIPO GREEN staff members Rishab Raturi, Christy Nomura, Tatiana Hartop and Wenzao Zhen provided important communications and operational support.
First and foremost, we wish to thank our partners at the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), represented by Director Ariesta Ningrum, and the Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT), represented by Professor Gina El-Feky, President, for their vision, collaboration and continued dedication. Anastasiia Tiurmenko, Communication Specialist, CTCN, and Yasmine Abd El-Monaim, Supervisor of Technology and Innovation Support Center, ASRT, provided support in communication and outreach.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Charlotte Beauchamp, Edwin Hassink, Guilherme Appolinario and Noah Miller from the WIPO Publications and Design team, for their meticulous work on the layout and design of this publication. Vanessa Harwood in collaboration with Westchester ensured that the language was refined to a professional standard.
We are also grateful to the WIPO team who contributed to the digital iteration of this book: Dan Savu, Head, Javier Aguilar López, and Daniel Ribeiro Pando from the Solutions Design and Delivery Section; Virginie Roux and Spencer Cabildo from the Web Communications Section; and Daniel Pradilla from the IP Portal team. Additionally, we acknowledge Edward Harris, Senior Media Officer of the News and Media Division, for supporting us in our communication and outreach efforts. Ms. Sally Young, Head, Asian Languages Section, Patents and Technology Sector, oversaw the Japanese translation done by the company Sunflare. The Language Division, under the leadership of Mr. Lijun Fan, provided other translation services, helping us cater to a much broader audience.
Our sincere appreciation also goes to the WIPO GREEN reference group. This cohort of experts and dedicated colleagues included: Amy Dietterich (Director, Global Challenges Division), Carsten Fink (Chief Economist, Department for Economics and Data Analytics), Kevin Fitzgerald (former Director, Information and Digital Outreach Division), Amr Abdelaziz (Counsellor, Division for Arab Countries), Edward Harris (Senior Media Officer, News and Media Division), Charlotte Beauchamp (Head, Publications and Design Section), Dalila Hamou, Director, and Ryszard Frelek, Counsellor (both External Relations Division), Dan Savu (Head, Solutions Design and Delivery Section), Christopher Harrison (Patent Analytics Manager, Technology and Innovation Support Division).
Finally, we acknowledge the invaluable input provided by the many industry experts, policymakers, practitioners and colleagues who participated in interviews, provided case studies and reviewed the book:
Manas Puri, Ph.D., Senior Professional, Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) at the New Development Bank Headquarters, China
Prof. P. Abdul Salam (Ph.D.), Dean – School of Environment, Resources, and Development, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
Sabah Abdulla, Senior Economist (Climate Change), Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Adrian Gonzalez, Programme Officer, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Subash Dhar, Senior Economist, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre
Preeti Soni, Head, Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT)
Andras Jokuti, Director, Patent and Technology Law Division, WIPO
Matthew Bryan, Director, PCT Legal and User Relations Division, WIPO