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T1 Application of the Sustainability Assessment of Technologies Methodology: Guidance Manual
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 technology
K1 technology assessment
K1 environmental technology
K1 evaluation of technology
YR 2012
FD 2012
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8649
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8649
NO This guidance manual by the United Nations Environment Programme outlines a methodology for evaluating and selecting technologies that align with sustainability principles. Developed through extensive expert consultation and field testing, it integrates environmental, social, economic, and technical criteria into a tiered assessment framework applicable across sectors. The manual introduces the Sustainability Assessment of Technologies (SAT) approach, which is designed for multiple decision-making levels—strategic, operational, and community-based. It guides stakeholders through each phase of the assessment: from initial situation analysis and stakeholder consultations to screening, scoping, detailed evaluation, and performance monitoring. Special emphasis is placed on participatory processes, scenario building, and quantifiable decision-making tools including weighted scoring and methods such as the Analytic Hierarchy Process. The manual also includes real-world case studies, sectoral applications, and step-by-step worksheets to support users in applying SAT effectively.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 20, 2026