The Climate Technology Programmes initiated by DA offer technology-based, profitable business solutions for greening the environment. The programmes and projects adopt and customise technologies, including technologies which use waste, to benefit both large businesses, as well as micro, small and medium enterprises. These solutions serve primarily as innovations that focus on:

• Carbon footprint reduction, without significant pollution and eliminating hazardous wastes
• Climate Change adaptation and conservation of the eco-system by eliminating the use of virgin resources and enhancing resource efficiency
• Waste to Wealth management by utilising waste and recycling, creating cleaner enterprises and providing greener livelihood opportunities