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International Technology Agreements for Climate Change: Analysis Based on Co-Invention Data

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  • Ivan Haščič

    (OECD)

  • Nick Johnstone

    (OECD)

  • Nadja Kahrobaie

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This paper examines the effect of multilateral energy technology initiatives, so called "Implementing Agreements", on international research collaboration in seven important climate change mitigation technologies. The analysis is conducted using patent data on 33 OECD countries during the period 1970- 2009. We find that co-invention is significantly affected by the membership in the Implementing Agreement. Extending adherence to other countries would increase co-invention by about 90% in the case of wind and fuel cells, and even more in the case of biofuels, solar PV and CCS. Given the urgency to develop effective international mechanisms to mitigate climate change, these results are encouraging and the topic is an important area for further policy research. À partir des données sur les brevets de 33 pays de l’OCDE pour la période 1970-2009, ce document analyse la manière dont les initiatives multilatérales de technologies énergétiques, dits « accords de mise en oeuvre », influencent la collaboration internationale dans sept grands domaines de la recherche sur les technologies d’atténuation climatique. Le constat est que l’identité des acteurs associés à l’accord de mise en oeuvre est un facteur déterminant de co-invention. Extension de l'adhésion à d'autres pays augmenterait co-invention d'environ 90% dans le cas de l'éolien et de piles à combustible, et encore plus dans les cas de biocarburants, solaire photovoltaïque, et CSC. Vu l’urgence de disposer de cadres internationaux efficaces pour atténuer les changements climatiques, il s’agit de résultats encourageants et d’une question importante pour la suite des travaux de recherche sur les politiques.

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  • Ivan Haščič & Nick Johnstone & Nadja Kahrobaie, 2012. "International Technology Agreements for Climate Change: Analysis Based on Co-Invention Data," OECD Environment Working Papers 42, OECD Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:oec:envaaa:42-en
    DOI: 10.1787/5k9fgpw5tt9s-en
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    1. Corrocher, Nicoletta & Grabner, Simone Maria & Morrison, Andrea, 2024. "Green technological diversification: The role of international linkages in leaders, followers and catching-up countries," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 53(4).
    2. Ramona Miron & Simona Gabor, 2012. "Intellectual Property Within The Emerging Renewable Energy Market: A Case Study Of The Eu," CES Working Papers, Centre for European Studies, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, vol. 4(3), pages 364-384, September.
    3. David Popp & Jacquelyn Pless & Ivan Haščič & Nick Johnstone, 2020. "Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Energy Sector," NBER Chapters, in: The Role of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Economic Growth, pages 175-248, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
    4. Noailly, Joëlle & Ryfisch, David, 2015. "Multinational firms and the internationalization of green R&D: A review of the evidence and policy implications," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 83(C), pages 218-228.
    5. Declan Conway & Antoine Dechezleprêtre & Ivan Haščič & Nick Johnstone, 2015. "Invention and Diffusion of Water Supply and Water Efficiency Technologies: Insights from a Global Patent Dataset," Water Economics and Policy (WEP), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 1(04), pages 1-34, December.
    6. Corrocher, Nicoletta & Mancusi, Maria Luisa, 2021. "International collaborations in green energy technologies: What is the role of distance in environmental policy stringency?," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 156(C).

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    Keywords

    Accords sur les technologies; climate policy; innovation; innovation; politique climatique; technologies; technology; Technology Agreements;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • O31 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives
    • O38 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Government Policy
    • Q42 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - Alternative Energy Sources
    • Q48 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - Government Policy
    • Q54 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Climate; Natural Disasters and their Management; Global Warming
    • Q55 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environmental Economics: Technological Innovation
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • Q58 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environmental Economics: Government Policy

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