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WIPO GREEN 2020 Summary

Core Content

WIPO GREEN is an initiative by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) aimed at accelerating the dissemination and adoption of green technologies globally. In 2020, the initiative played a significant role in fostering innovation and sustainability, particularly in the context of the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.

Main Goals and Activities

• Accelerate Green Innovation: WIPO GREEN focused on enhancing the availability and accessibility of green technologies through its online platform.
• Global Partnerships: The initiative expanded its network of partners, including multinational corporations, research institutions, universities, and national IP agencies, from 10 countries.
• Database Enhancements: The WIPO GREEN database was redesigned to improve functionality and user experience, with a 22% increase in registered users to 1,731 in 2020.
• Technology Uploads: Over 7,400 technologies were uploaded to the database, covering a wide range of development stages and fields.
• Youth Engagement: A new initiative, Young and Green, was launched to empower young people in green innovation, featuring a guide for youth roundtables and a webinar on best practices for youth engagement.
• Women in Green: An interview series highlighting female innovators and entrepreneurs in the green technology field was introduced, showcasing their contributions and experiences.

Key Statistics

• Page views: Increased by 107.5% compared to 2019.
• Unique page views: Rose by 100%.
• Newsletter subscribers: Grew by 10%.
• Technologies, needs and experts: Increased by 21%.
• Connections: Rose by 15%.
• PCT patent applications imported from PATENTSCOPE: Increased significantly.
• Partners: Grew by 19% to 119.
• News published: Increased by 240% to 400.

Webinar and Event Highlights

• A webinar calendar was launched, providing a platform for discussions and knowledge sharing on green innovation.
• The Walk the Talk webinar in November featured 10 expert speakers and provided a platform for young innovators to share their experiences and business ventures.

Climate Smart Agriculture Acceleration Project in Latin America

• Partners: Included the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) in Argentina and Brazil, the National Institute of Industrial Property of Chile (INAPI), and other governmental and institutional bodies.
• Focus Areas:
  • Argentina: Intensified crop rotation, soil recarbonization, and carbon sequestration.
  • Brazil: Zero-till or conservation agriculture.
  • Chile: Sustainable power supply for irrigation in wine production.
• Outcomes:
  • 17 technology seekers, 31 needs, and 65 solutions were identified.
  • 10 letters of intent were signed, indicating potential collaborations.
• Future Plans:
  • The project is entering its second phase with new activities such as sectoral studies.
  • Matchmaking events are planned for 2021 to bring together green technology actors.

Examples of Collaborations

• Argentina: Grafin Agro S.A. and Dymaxion Labs collaborated on soil and crop analysis using IoT-based platforms.
• Brazil: EMBRAPA and Volocopter developed an autonomous agricultural drone for pest control and crop monitoring.
• Chile: Viña Castellón and Tesla Energy partnered to provide sustainable solar power for irrigation systems.

Global Challenges in Focus

• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Sector:
  • A brief was published highlighting innovative technologies for sustainable water management.
  • Topics included early warning systems, remote sensing, GIS, satellites, drones, blockchain, and sensor-based water loss management.
• Food Loss and Waste:
  • A brief on innovative technologies tackling food loss was released, identifying critical loss points in the supply chain.
  • Solutions include big data, electro-osmotic dewatering, ultrasound, superchilling, active packaging, and AI/autonomous robots.
  • A forthcoming paper will address technologies for food waste.

Youth and Gender Initiatives

• Young and Green Initiative:
  • Launched on International Youth Day 2020.
  • Includes a guide for youth roundtables and a webinar on youth engagement in green innovation.
  • Targets students, young professionals, and change-makers interested in climate change and green technologies.
• Women in Green:
  • Launched in March 2020.
  • Features interviews with female innovators and entrepreneurs, highlighting their contributions to eco-friendly technology and innovation.

Special News Series

• A series of special news articles on sustainability trends in different technological areas was published throughout the year.
• These articles will continue in 2021 as part of the WIPO GREEN monthly newsletter and website content.

Conclusion

WIPO GREEN made significant strides in 2020 by enhancing its platform, expanding global partnerships, and addressing critical sustainability challenges through targeted initiatives. The year underscored the importance of innovation and technology in solving global issues like climate change, food loss, and water scarcity, while also emphasizing the role of youth and women in driving sustainable change.