London, October 29: India and UK will collaborate to study the barriers that exist in transferring of climate friendly technologies from developed to developing countries, President Pratibha Patil has said.
“The UK Government and the Government of India have decided to collaborate on a study to assess the barriers to transfer of low carbon energy technologies between the developed and developing countries,” Patil, who is on a four-day State Visit here said yesterday at a reception hosted for her at the majestic Guildhall here.
Transfer of costly and sophisticated technologies for reducing green house gas emissions to developing nations at affordable prices remains a issue between developing and developed nations at any climate change negotiation.
“The transfer of technology, especially at a time when all of us are concerned about the adverse effect of climate change, is a priority for us,” the President said.
–PTI