CTCN promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low carbon and climate-resilient development at the request of developing countries. 

The Climate Technology Centre & Network facilitates the transfer of technologies through three core services : Providing technical assistance at the request  of developing countries to accelerate the transfer of  climate technologies; Creating access to information and knowledge on climate technologies; Fostering collaboration among climate technology stakeholders via the Centre’s network of regional and sectoral experts from academia, the private sector, and public and research institutions.

Through these services, CTCN aims to address barriers that hinder the development and transfer of climate technologies, and to thereby help create an enabling environment for: Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and climate vulnerability; Improved local innovation capacities; and Increased investments in climate technology projects.

GBPN is CTCN’s network member and provides it with capacity building, knowledge management, and policy and planning services.