Technology transfer, as defined by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), constitutes “...a broad set of processes covering the flows of know-how, experience and equipment for mitigating and adapting to climate change amongst different stakeholders such as governments, private sector entities, financial institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and research/education institutions...”2

For the purposes of this framework in the context of the UNCCD, technology transfer is understood to include technology development, diffusion, transfer, and application of new and innovative technologies, as well as the transfer of related knowledge, know-how and good practices to affected country Parties.

To combat desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD), achieve voluntary Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) Targets and support the achievement of numerous Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), rapid action on the implementation of land restoration to is required. Many actions include the deployment of technologies, such as sustainable land management (SLM) technologies, which often are not readily available in the places where they are most needed. New and innovative technologies urgently need to reach the places and people where they are most needed, to achieve the targets and goals committed to.