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This policy brief summarizes research from the Transition Pathways and Risk Analysis for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies (TRANSrisk) project, focusing on the risks and uncertainties of adopting lower-carbon fuels and the innovation systems required to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

This report, commissioned by the Swedish research council Formas and produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), examines how research and innovation can support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It identifies critical research gaps, proposes a four-fold role for science, and suggests structural reforms to the Swedish research system to better align with global sustainability targets.

This policy brief discusses the Technology Mechanism established by the UNFCCC under the 2010 Cancún Agreements to facilitate technology development and transfer for climate mitigation and adaptation in developing countries. It aims to suggest ways the mechanism can support activities by reviewing literature on international technology interventions and innovation systems.

This policy brief examines the Technology Mechanism established under the UNFCCC's Cancún Agreements, analyzing its potential to facilitate the development and transfer of climate technologies to developing countries. The authors argue for a systemic approach to innovation that balances 'push' and 'pull' factors, recommends the use of cooperative research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) programs, and emphasizes the need for dedicated funding windows within the Green Climate Fund to overcome financial barriers like the 'valley of death'.