Colombia completed its TNA in 2013.
Colombia has rich natural resources and depends particularly on its exports from its energy and mining industries. Through the TNA, the manufacturing sector has been chosen as the target sector for mitigation. The sector was chosen on account of its economic and social importance and because it is one of the largest consumers of energy.
The TNA highlighted the financial limitations that Colombia’s small and medium enterprises face when investing in new technologies. To overcome this barrier, a system of financial incentives has been put in place to better support small and medium enterprises in making the necessary investments in sustainable technological solutions.
The TNA has led to the MK2 building brick kiln being prioritized. The technology has a potential to save 50% of the fuel used in the production of bricks, as well as reducing cooking times by 30%. This is very beneficial economically to the small and medium enterprises, and saves operational costs. At the same time, the technology has a great mitigation potential in one of Colombia’s most energy-demanding industries.
Colombia’s TNA contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
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