infoDev continues to work closely with international organizations and agencies to generate ideas and disseminate lessons to inform the post-2012 agreement on climate change, specifically relating to Climate Innovation Centers. infoDev is also working to expand the number of country feasibility studies for its Climate Technology Program and secure additional resources to begin implementation of a global network of Innovation Centers.

For those who are attending the Climate negotiations in Copenhagen this week, please find below an informational flyer that outlines the concept of Climate Innovation Centers and infoDev's work in this area. This information may be particularly useful if the notion of Innovation Centers is raised in any technology related discussions over the next few weeks.

infoDev’s Climate Technology Program (www.infodev.org/climate) is conducting country-specific projects aimed at accelerating the development, deployment and transfer of locally relevant climate technologies. The program explores the implementation of ‘Climate Innovation Centers’ which form part of a holistic approach to innovation, helping to effectively harness economic opportunities in developing countries through technology entrepreneurship and SME development. The program includes the establishment of a global network of Innovation Centers to faciliate and catalyze cross boarder, south-south and north-south collaboration.