We are pleased to present the fourth edition of the WIPO Green Technology Book, showcasing climate-induced disaster response technologies. 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.
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. The book was researched and written by Heather Jacobs, Climate Technology Expert. Maya Spencer supported the identification and management of technologies in the WIPO GREEN Database. Natasha Mahezabin, Climate Technology Expert, served as reviewer, and WIPO GREEN staff members Rishab Raturi, Clarice Aboagye Mporamazina, Eugenia Vazquez Pol, Wenzao Zhen, Yoshinari Oyama, Alicia Pascual Perez, Christy Nomura and Tatiana Hartop provided important communications and operational support in close cooperation.
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 and & Technology (ASRT), represented by Gina El-Feky (President), for their vision, collaboration and continued dedication. Anastasiia Tiurmenko (Communications Specialist, CTCN), provided invaluable support in communication and outreach.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Charlotte Beauchamp, Head, Edwin Hassink, Graphic Designer and Noah Miller, Publications and Design Officer from the WIPO’s Publications and Design Section, for their meticulous work on the layout and design of this publication. Vanessa Harwood in collaboration with Book Now Ltd. ensured language revision.
We are also grateful to the WIPO team who contributed to the digital iteration of this book including the dedicated collection in the WIPO GREEN Database: Dan Savu, Head, Javier Aguilar López, Daniel Ribeiro Pando and Mikhail Bezroukov from WIPO’s Solutions Design and Delivery Section, and Virginie Roux and Spencer Cabildo, from the Web Communications Section, as well as Daniel Pradilla, from the WIPO 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. The Language Division, under the leadership of Mr. Lijun Fan, provided 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: Carsten Fink (Chief Economist, Department for Economics and Data Analytics), Kevin Fitzgerald (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) and 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:
Maija Bertule, Senior Technical Advisor, UNEP-DHI
Jana Birner, Office of the Special Advisor on Climate Action, UNHCR
Amir Delju, Senior Scientific Officer, Climate Services Division/Services Department , WMO
Susanna Desousa, Programme Policy Officer, Disaster Risk Financing, Climate and Resilience Service, WFP
Marc Gordon, Senior Coordinator, Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework (MTR SF), UNDRR
Ben Jacobs, Senior Environmental Scientist/Prescribed Fire Specialist, California State Parks
Jiaman Lian, Consultant, Climate and Emergency Telecommunications Division, ITU
Rosie McDonald, Climate Change Officer, Climate and Emergency Telecommunications Division, ITU
Daniel O’Connor, Deputy Fire Chief- Detailed, Cleveland National Forest, United States Forest Service
Esmé O’Keeffe, Office of the Special Advisor on Climate Action, UNHCR
Dr. Daniel Tsegai, Programme Officer, Global Policy, Advocacy, and Regional Cooperation Unit, UNCCD
Nathanial Wigington, Environmental Scientist, California State Parks