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Farming & Forestry
Contributing to 17% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, agriculture is one of the key action areas for climate change. Technological innovation in farming is diverse and growing rapidly with for example popular developments in vertical farming, precision agriculture and smart irrigation – three technological areas aiming to increase resource use efficiency. Forests represent a natural carbon reservoir and has an important role in lowering CO2 levels in the atmosphere. Here remote sensing data from airplanes, drones, and satellites are becoming ever more important and information rich. This section encompasses technological solutions and needs that relate to land use, flora and fauna conservation and many forms of agricultural practices.

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2024/01/28

Sustainable solutions to increase productivity and production and reduce the yield gap in Argentina

English and Spanish versions available As part of the implementation of the WIPO GREEN Acceleration Project (Phase III), this catalogue contains a selection of environmental needs and technologies identified in sustainable agriculture in Argentina. The catalogue contains information on a variety of innovative green technologies that can help tackle environmental challenges such as irrigation, soil health nutrition, genetics and crop protection. The catalogues from WIPO GREEN Acceleration Projects are made to inspire stakeholders more broadly on available green technologies to common environmental challenges.

2024/01/07

Technological Alternatives for the Improvement of Agriculture in Peru

English and Spanish versions available As part of the implementation of the WIPO GREEN Acceleration Project (Phase III), this catalogue contains a selection of environmental needs and technologies identified in climate smart agriculture in the fruit sector in Peru. The catalogue contains detailed information on a variety of innovative green technologies that can help tackle environmental challenges such as soil analysis and improvements solutions, as well as pest control, waste recycling and wastewater treatment options. The catalogues from WIPO GREEN Acceleration Projects are made to inspire stakeholders more broadly on available green technologies to common environmental challenges.

2023/12/12

WIPO Green Technology Book 2022. Climate Change Mitigation Technologies

WIPO’s second edition of the Green Technology Book illustrates how innovation, technology and intellectual property are at the forefront of climate change mitigation. A vast number of diverse climate mitigation technologies and solutions are being developed and many more are already available. This edition focuses on mitigation solutions in agriculture and land use, cities and the hard-to-abate industry sectors of cement and steel. We also look closer at Industry 4.0 and data-driven precision farming technologies. An accessible and practical guide for policymakers, industry, investors and researchers, the Green Technology Book showcases over 200 real solutions for a broad range of situations and contexts, many of which are ready to be deployed. The Green Technology Book is also a practical matchmaking tool: information about the technologies it describes can also be accessed through the WIPO GREEN Database of Needs and Green Technologies, where technology owners can be contacted directly and needs and new technologies can be uploaded.

2023/11/16

Green Technologies in Climate Smart Agriculture in Brazil

English and Portuguese versions available As part of the implementation of the WIPO GREEN Acceleration Project (Phase III), this catalogue contains a selection of environmental needs and technologies identified in climate smart agriculture in Brazil. The catalogue contains information on a variety of innovative green technologies that can help tackle environmental challenges such as irrigation challenges and efficient mechanization. The catalogues from WIPO GREEN Acceleration Projects are made to inspire stakeholders more broadly on available green technologies to common environmental challenges.

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2023/08/27

Dealing with the negative effects of climate change in the Chilean Fruit Sector

English and Spanish versions available As part of the implementation of the WIPO GREEN Acceleration Project (Phase III), this catalogue contains a selection of environmental needs and technologies identified in climate smart agriculture in the fruit sector in Chile. The catalogue contains detailed information on a variety of innovative green technologies that can help tackle environmental challenges such as drought and other lack of water issues. The catalogues from WIPO GREEN Acceleration Projects are made to inspire stakeholders more broadly on available green technologies to common environmental challenges.

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2022/11/09

WIPO Green Technology Book. Climate Change Adaptation Technologies

The Green Technology Book is published at a time when we all start to experience the impacts of climate change. Heatwaves, droughts, floods and extreme weather events compel us to find ways to both slow down the adverse effects of climate change but also to find solutions to adapt to the new circumstances . Climate change adaptation aims to increase resilience to climate impacts and to reduce vulnerability to them. This affects how we grow crops, rear livestock, use water, live with the sea and plan our cities. Many natural ecosystems are under threat and will need our active support to avoid collapse and widespread species extinction. Innovation and technology, together with more profound changes to the way we produce and consume and with supportive policies and financing, can bring about solutions to the challenges that are becoming increasingly urgent. Focusing on three critical areas affected by global warming: agriculture and forestry, water management and coastal protection, and urban planning, the Green Technology Book showcases tangible examples of what innovation and technology can offer as solutions. The 200 technologies presented showcase solutions for climate smart agriculture, water treatment and sustainable urban planning . Some of the best solutions are designed to work with, not against, nature.

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2022/06/14

Green Technologies. Dealing with the negative effects of climate change in the Chilean wine industry

English and Spanish versions available As part of the WIPO GREEN acceleration project on climate smart agriculture in Chile, the catalogue contains a selection of needs and technologies identified in relation to the wine producing sector. The catalogue contains detailed information on a variety of innovative green technologies that can help tackle environmental challenges such as access to and management of water in face of increasing scarcity caused partly by climate change. The catalogues from WIPO GREEN acceleration projects are made in order to inspire farmers etc. more broadly on available technologies.

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2022/06/14

Green Technologies. No-Till systems and solar energy technologies in Brazil - 2022

English and Portuguese versions available As part of the WIPO GREEN acceleration project on climate smart agriculture in Brazil, the catalogue contains a selection of needs and technologies identified in relation to application of No-Till (also called zero-till and conservation agriculture) and renewable energy in agriculture. The catalogue contains detailed information on a variety of innovative green technologies that can help tackle environmental challenges such as access to and management of water in face of increasing scarcity caused partly by climate change. The catalogues from WIPO GREEN acceleration projects are made in order to inspire farmers etc. more broadly on available technologies.

2022/06/13

The sustainable production system in Argentina. Needs and opportunities

English and Spanish versions available As part of the WIPO GREEN acceleration project on climate smart agriculture in Argentina, the catalogue contains a selection of needs and technologies identified in relation sustainable farming practices in Argentina. The catalogue contains detailed information on a variety of innovative green technologies that can help tackle environmental challenges e.g. through advanced crop monitoring, integrated pest management and crop rotation management. The catalogues from WIPO GREEN acceleration projects are made in order to inspire farmers etc. more broadly on available technologies.

2022/05/01

Patents and Forest Fire Control

This report presents the most promising patented technologies in the field of firefight and control of forest fires. As our world gets warmer, consequently, more places on our planet experience longer, drier seasons resulting in an increase in the frequency and intensity of wildfires – which in turn releases more carbon dioxide (CO2) and other Greenhouse Gas emissions into the atmosphere. This joint publication by the Portuguese Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) and the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) provides insight into some of the new scientific research and technological developments of emerging innovations in the field of prevention, detection and fire extinguishing. In addition, the report further analyzes the evolution of patents related to the management of forest fires worldwide, including the accelerated increase in firefighting technologies to address this troubling effect of climate change. Published with permission from the authors.

2020/07/05

Innovative Technologies Tackling Food Loss

his edition of the Global Challenges in Focus series explores cutting-edge technologies to reduce food loss in the supply chain. Though identifying “critical loss points”, the brief proposes innovative technologies with the highest estimated impact on mitigating food loss. To continue the topic of the food management process, a forthcoming paper will address the technologies tackling food waste.

2018/08/31

Unmet Needs Report 2018: Smallholder Farmers in Papua, West Papua & West Kalimantan (2018)

The report identifies challenges and needs that small holder farmers in the provinces of Papua, West Papua and West Kalimantan face while highlighting issues farmers face to stay competitive in agricultural value chains and the environmental impact of their activities.

2016/08/09

Unmet Needs Report in Indonesian Smallholder Farming (2016)

Report summarizes findings of Kopernik research after interviewing a total of 60 farmers and small business owners in 10 commodities In Indonesia about their day-to-day activities and challenges. Research pointed to need of improving post-harvest drying techniques to improve wastage and ultimately to improve quality and value of commodities sold by Indonesia's smallholder farmers.

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2015/07/12

Innovation and Diffusion of Green Technologies

Innovation and Diffusion of Green Technologies: The Role of Intellectual Property and Other Enabling Factors An overview of issues relevant to debates about solutions to global challenges, such as climate change, public health and food security.

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2014/11/12

Incentivizing the Adoption of Green Technology on a Global Scale

Global Challenges Brief An overview of issues relevant to debates about solutions to global challenges, such as climate change, public health and food security.

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2014/11/12

Incentivizing the adoption of green technology on a global scale

An overview of issues relevant to debates about solutions to global challenges, such as climate change, public health and food security.

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2011/06/12

When policy meets evidence

When policy meets evidence: What's next in the discussion on intellectual property, technology transfer & the environment?

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2011/06/12

Intellectual Property & the Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies

An overview of issues relevant to debates about solutions to global challenges, such as climate change, public health and food security.