Peru has taken a significant step toward strengthening its climate strategy with a three‑day national event focused on advancing its Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project — a country‑driven process funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and executed with technical support from UNEP‑CCC to help developing nations identify and prioritize technologies for climate mitigation and adaptation.
The workshop opened with the official launch of the TNA project by the director of the ministry of environment and desertification. Discussions were focused on how the TNA project can support Peru’s climate ambitions, the value of linking TNA results with ongoing national initiatives, and the essential role of national stakeholders in ensuring successful implementation. Participants emphasized that broad engagement across sectors is key to shaping a technology roadmap that reflects Peru’s real needs and development priorities.
On the second day, experts introduced the TNA methodology, including what constitutes a “technology” in the climate context and how countries identify and prioritize technology options. The session clarified the structured, bottom‑up nature of the TNA approach, which relies on national ownership and inclusive consultation.
The final day focused on practical tools for decision‑making, particularly the Multi‑Criteria Analysis (MCA) used to evaluate and rank technologies. Participants explored how to set criteria, weigh them, interpret results, and conduct sensitivity analyses. Gender considerations and stakeholder engagement were highlighted as integral components of the TNA process, ensuring that selected technologies are equitable, context‑appropriate, and widely supported.
Throughout the event, participants developed a shared understanding of how climate technologies are defined and categorized within the TNA framework, while also gaining familiarity with the tools, guidance, and reporting formats required for Peru’s first TNA deliverable. They strengthened their capacity to apply the MCA approach — from establishing a decision context to evaluating and ranking technologies — and deepened their appreciation of the importance of monitoring TNA and Technology Action Plan implementation. The sessions also underscored the value of embedding the TNA methodology within national institutions to ensure continuity, coherence, and long‑term impact.
By building shared understanding and strengthening national capacity, Peru is laying the groundwork for coordinated, long‑term climate action driven by informed technology choices and strong stakeholder engagement.
