Driving Sustainable Technology Transfer for the Global South
SDG Technology Transfer Alliance
About the Alliance
Global Alliance for Sustainable Development and Technology Transfer
Driving sustainable technology transfer for the Global South.
The “Global Alliance for Sustainable Technology Transfer” is an initiative of the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg. The core element of SDG technology transfer is the Development of Sustainable Ecosystems, sustainable exploitation of raw materials and the development of local value chains in countries of the Global South. The initiative was first presented in 2022 by Prof. Dr. Bertram Lohmüller at the UNGSII Foundation’s SDG Lab, which takes place annually as part of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The Global Alliance for Sustainable Development and Technology Transfer brings together universities, businesses, and organizations that are committed to building sustainable ecosystems. Our work focuses on enabling responsible use of natural resources and creating local value chains in the Global South.
At the heart of the alliance is the SDG Technology Transfer Competence Center of the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg, which works with local partner institutes in the target countries to deliver impact. These local centers of excellence serve as a platform that connects key partners and their areas of expertise, drives innovation, and bundles training and continuing education initiatives to successfully and effectively implement SDG technology transfer projects.
The Framework for the Global Alliance for Sustainable Technology Transfer is the IMLead® Heptathlon concept for integrated Management and Leadership.
Our Mission & Goals
We believe that sustainable technology transfer is key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our mission is to:
- Developing sustainable ecosystems that promote long-term prosperity.
- Supporting the responsible extraction of raw materials.
- Building and strengthening local value chains in the Global South.
- Implementing sustainable business models in which profits are reinvested.
- Capacity building that combines global expertise with local knowledge to support people in activating their potential.
- Building a global network with partners worldwide who share our philosophy of SDG technology transfer.
Why Join the Alliance?
As a member of the SDG Technology Transfer Alliance, you will become part of a global network of technology companies, innovators, and leaders who are working to create a better world of tomorrow with sustainable technologies.
As a member, you benefit from the following:
- Access to joint projects and research initiatives
- International visibility and credibility
- Knowledge exchange with universities, companies, and governments
- Influence in defining sustainable technology transfer standards
Members are nominated exclusively by the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg.
The admission criteria are based on the Export-Akademie’s GreenMLA® Assessment (Green Management & Leadership Assessment).
Projects in Action
SADC Region: CWG Impact Eco Investments Pty Ltd (Namibia), Stratema AM GmbH
Developing of green industrialization projects in the SADC Region (Southern African Development Community, SADC).
Argentina: GreenSinnergy GmbH & ERS Sociedad Anónima
Developing a large-scale plant for SAF Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Chubut region with capacity building initiatives in cooperation with local partners.
Worldwide: Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg
We offer project-integrated certificate courses and master’s programs in sustainable technology transfer, based on the IMLead® concept.
Ongoing Certificate Program:
Members
Founding members include:
- Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg (Initiator and Lead Organization)
- GreenSinnergy GmbH
- CWG Impact Eco Investments (Pty) Ltd, Namibia
- ERS Sociedad Anónima, Argentina
Stratema AM GmbH
UNGSII Foundation
Become a member
Are you interested in becoming a member? Then please contact us.
Contact: Bertram Lohmüller, PhD | Mail: bertram.lohmueller(at)eabw.org