What is cleantech

The term “cleantech” was popularized in the early 2000s during the rise of venture capital investments in green technologies. While no single individual is credited with coining the term, it became widely recognized as a way to describe environmentally friendly innovations and sustainable business solutions.

There are numerous reasons for implementing these technologies, with the strongest being the ongoing transition to a carbon-neutral economy. This transition is driven by various tools and mechanisms, including:

International Agreements

Frameworks such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement play a crucial role in shaping global climate policies.

Local Regulations

Countries set Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to align with international climate goals. After setting Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), countries establish local regulations to ensure compliance. These regulations can be categorized into two main areas:

Mitigation: Policies aimed at directly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, such as implementing climate projects or setting emission quotas.
Adaptation: Strategies to manage the consequences of climate change and prepare for future challenges.

Voluntary Initiatives

Many corporations take proactive steps beyond mandatory regulations by adopting voluntary sustainability standards and initiatives. Examples include:

Participating in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to set measurable climate goals.
Implementing climate projects under voluntary carbon standards such as Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) or Gold Standard.

While this portal primarily focuses on projects related to the transition to a low-carbon economy, it also covers other key areas, including:

Voluntary Climate Projects – Initiatives reducing, removing, or avoiding emissions. (A dedicated page explores the outcomes of such projects in the form of carbon tokens.)
Waste Recycling – Innovations in waste management and upcycling.
EVs & Infrastructure – Developments in electric vehicles, charging networks, and grid integration.
Solar Energy – solar power projects.
Minerals Mining – sustainable mining operations.orting ecosystems.