Climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution.
Developing countries will need access to climate-friendly technologies if they are to limit emissions from their growing economies. Such technologies are essential to establishing a low-emissions industrial infrastructure. Technology can be transferred through several different channels. The traditional channel has been bilateral and multilateral development assistance in the form of export credits, insurance, and other trade support. Incorporating climate change considerations into the programmes of national development offices and multilateral development banks would greatly increase the transfer of low-emissions technologies.