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Resilience 2 Ukraine The project supports Ukraine in the transition of energy systems in line with the energy transition and green reconstruction in accordance with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. The aim of the project is to expand renewable energies - primarily PV/solar thermal, biomass and geothermal heat pumps - in Ukraine. The funding is aimed at small and medium-sized public institutions, that can apply for funding from the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine. Synergies in the development and expansion of renewable energies in Ukraine are to be created and used through the combination with other projects. In addition to expanding the energy grid, this measure also aims to increase stability and resilience through decentralised expansion.
Facility for Environmentally-Friendly Transport Technology and Measures (TRANSfer I) The TRANSfer project aimed at enabling decision-makers in developing countries to develop climate change mitigation measures in the transport sector as nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs). A team of experts advised the transport ministries in Indonesia, Colombia and South Africa in selecting and prioritising suitable mitigation measures and preparing them as NAMAs. In addition to providing technical advice, the project held workshops and commissioned studies. Furthermore, the project worked closely with the countries’ planning and/or environment ministries as well as authorities at sub-national level. A handbook entitled ‘Navigating Transport NAMAs was developed to spread the experience around the world. This handbook includes practical experiences and was updated regularly (www.transport-namas.org). Experience gained through the TRANSfer project was actively incorporated into UNFCCC negotiations to ensure transport issues were given greater consideration.
Protecting and sustainably using marine and coastal biodiversity in the Gulf of California, Mexico (Biomar) This project was enhancing the conservation of biodiversity in coastal and marine areas in the Gulf of California and promoting the sustainable use of biological resources. It worked with the local partners to establish a communication strategy for a concerted approach to preserving the biological resources in the region. It also built the capacities of the protected area authorities, standardising the different systems for monitoring biodiversity, integrating information on climate change into regional conservation activities and promoting networks among the protected area authorities. Special-use zones and ‘no-take’ zones increased the protected area authorities’ scope for action. Incorporating strategic coastal and marine biodiversity conservation principles into sustainable tourism created alternative sources of income, especially for local fisherfolk. Examples of successful local initiatives were compiled to serve as a model and a basis for creating new project activities.
Promoting Nature based Solutions for resilient, low carbon and biodiverse territorial development (SolNatura) Colombia is heavily impacted by climate change and extreme weather events. Transformative action is needed for sustainable development. The project SolNatura aims at creating local capacities and experiences by promoting implementation of NDC related Nature-based Solutions (NbS). A project facility will support, for instance, local projects of forest conservation and reforestation, water saving and harvesting schemes or restoration of critical ecosystems in 3 departments (Huila, Santander and Córdoba). The project not only applies a broad participatory approach engaging local stakeholders in the project implementation and knowledge sharing; it also develops innovative financial instruments for scaling-up these NbS, improves regional framework conditions for territorial development models, strengthens national M&E/MRV systems and documents evidence for national policy advice.
The Carbon Market in China's New Building Sector The project was examining the regulatory framework affecting the use of new carbon market instruments in the construction sector. It was looking at programmatic and sectoral CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) approaches and working closely with MOHURD on a study analysing the possibilities of setting up a national platform for trading carbon credits in the building sector. One of the things the project was studying was how using Project Design Documents (PDDs) standardised for each type of building could lower transaction costs in the building sector. It was also looking for ways of reducing the waste of resources caused by the short life span of new buildings. At the same time, a pilot PDD for a possible Programme of Activities (PoA) in the construction sector was meant to be developed for projects in the Jimei district of the coastal city of Xiamen.
Project for climate policy and biodiversity in Thailand Thailand is the second largest CO2 emitter in Southeast Asia and ranks 13th globally in terms of its vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. Ambitious targets in key sectors continue to be hampered by capacity and data deficits. Frameworks for action need to be further strengthened and synergies between climate and biodiversity harnessed. Therefore, the project supports Thailand in developing policy guidelines, tools, and M&E for climate and biodiversity action. Mainstreaming of climate and biodiversity objectives will be promoted in the marine, coastal resources and sustainable tourism sectors. In collaboration with government representatives and relevant stakeholders, the project provides policy advice and supports capacity development and inter-ministerial exchange. The project also promotes regional and international dialogues and acts as an interface between the IKI and the Thai government.
Methane Portfolio of Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas many times more powerful than carbon dioxide at warming the atmosphere, responsible for nearly 45% of current net warming. A considerable reduction of methane emissions over the next 10 years is essential to limit global warming to 1.5°C and avoid devastating climate tipping points. According to various estimates, it has the potential to prevent global warming of around 0.3 °C by 2045. The 2021 CCAC-UNEP Global Methane Assessment showed methane emissions from fossil fuels and waste sectors can be reduced by 60% and 35% respectively with no- and low-cost measures this decade. 155 countries have since signed onto the Global Methane Pledge, a voluntary commitment to reduce global methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030 relative to 2020 levels. This project will support developing countries in achieving their methane reduction targets, building technical capacity, supporting policy and regulatory frameworks in fossil fuels and waste, and driving innovative methane solutions worldwide.
Energy Efficient Urban District Ukrainian residential buildings still have a lot of potential where energy efficiency is concerned – and this applies to both old and new buildings, with the result that the construction sector today accounts for around 40% of energy consumption in the country. The project showed how energy can be saved and climate-damaging emissions reduced using a model construction complex in Kiev. Equipped with modern technologies like high-insulation windows, heat pumps and a ventilation system, the renovated part of the complex serves as a showcase for the planning, construction and operation of an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly building. The project shared its experience with the Ukrainian construction sector and universities with the aim of integrating energy efficiency more intensively into the training of construction specialists. In addition, the project worked to improve the framework conditions for energy-efficient construction in Ukraine.
Promoting Ecosystem based Adaptation through Friends of EbA (FEBA) The concept of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) seeks to use biological diversity, natural resources and their ecosystem services in such a way that the ability of people to adapt to the impacts of climate change is increased. Friends of EbA (FEBA) is a global network of stakeholders and organisations involved in the implementation of EbA and its integration into policy making. The BMU supports the network, promoting a mutual learning process and the exchange of experience between these organisations with the aim of making EbA more effective, and and to highlight its added value as a green and effective alternative to so-called "grey" adaptation measures based on structural solutions such as insulations. In this way, adaptation strategies are enriched and improved, both in the planning processes and in practical implementation on national and regional levels, but particularly on a global level (UNFCCC, Nairobi Work Programme).
Conservation of pollinator diversity for enhanced climate change resilience Bees, wasps, flies, beetles and butterflies are important pollinators of wild and cultivated plants – and the role they play in nature has a huge ecological and economic impact. The project contributes to the conservation of pollinator diversity in Morocco and four other countries, and develops a global product commitment in the form of product quality and pollinator-friendly production. It introduces the economically self-supporting approach of “agriculture with wild pollinators”. The approach measures the income gain (et alia) that can be achieved by improving the living conditions for pollinators – and this also serves as an incentive for farmers and policy designers to protect these insects. The project is establishing the first pollinator inventory for the Western Asia and North Africa region, and training project partners to establish even smaller projects in their own countries. Cross-sectoral pollinator protection is to be achieved through national, political round tables.
Climate Transparency The project combined climate assessments and expertise by organisations in G20 countries. The Climate Transparency partnership utilised comparable, concise and comprehensive data to analyse the G20's progress in the transformation to net-zero economies. The Climate Transparency Report (until 2019 “Brown to Green Report”) provides information on all G20 countries in a Summary Report and focuses on each country in separate Country Profiles. It provides information on emission reductions, vulnerability and finance as well as on just transition. The project strengthened the knowledge of stakeholders in G20 countries, and enhanced their capacity to initiate ambitious climate action in their countries. Workshops, briefings, publications and media reports informed government representatives, NGOs, think tanks and companies about the state of climate protection in the world's largest economies.
Education for Sustainable Development in schools The UN Program Education for Sustainable Development proposes a new educational framework focusing on the relationship between human beings and nature as a central component to be used in educational systems, which is unknown by most stakeholders in Ecuador. The Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad (INABIO) aims to integrate strategies and offer tools for schools in Quito, which allow them to carry out education for sustainable development in practice. Students and teachers develop meaningful skills that foster sustainable development and ensure a balance between economic growth, environmental care, and social welfare. INABIO encourages schools to participate in a call for proposals in which they propose educational concepts. These concepts should include topics such as rational and efficient use of electric energy in school facilities, appropriate use and conservation of water resources, ‘zero waste’ principles and citizen science learning tools.
Grenada - Pilot Programme for an Integrative Adaptation Strategy The project supported the island state of Grenada in increasing the resilience of sectors of the population and ecosystems that are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. To do this, it took an integrative approach across different sectors and different levels: at national level, the project strengthened the government’s capacity to coordinate different stakeholders in the field of adaptation. At individual sector level, it supported Grenada in using its water resources efficiently and in developing coastal zone management plans that take current and future climatic changes into account. At local level, the project partners supported specific adaptation measures that increase the resilience of poor sectors of the population, while at the same time improving their living conditions. This comprehensive approach can serve as an example for other countries in the region and facilitate access to additional resources for adaptation to climate change.
PtX Dialogue: Building a global knowledge and exchange platform for PtX As part of the International PtX Hub, PtX Dialogue enables emerging economies and developing countries to contribute to the international market ramp-up of sustainable electricity-based raw materials and fuels (“Power-to-X”, including hydrogen). Basic and in-depth training for political decision-makers in partner countries form the basis for developing visions for future PtX production and markets. In demand markets, PtX Dialogue also provides impulses for sustainability standards and develops recommendations for political framework conditions for the sectors aviation, shipping and chemical industry. In addition, the project in Kenya is working on integrating PtX into long-term climate strategies, developing the national market and generating added value locally via international markets. PtX Dialog publishes knowledge products, conducts training courses and workshops worldwide and promotes networks and partnerships, such as Women in Green Hydrogen.
Conservation of biodiversity aimed at achieving CBD goals in the northern regions of Russia by expanding and strengthening a network of protected areas adapted to climate change Arctic ecosystems can make a telling contribution to the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD ); however, they are also particularly threatened by climate change. Half of the Arctic is located in Russia, so the country plays a crucial role in the conservation of biological diversity. Together with local partners, the project has designed a network of protected areas that has addressed the consequences of climate change and the industrial development in the region. For example, changes in the migration behaviour of individual species like the wild reindeer, are recorded, and protected areas are planned and established to match the new habitats of endangered species. Traditional lifestyles of the local and indigenous populations are also taken into account. The project supports the networking of committed persons from the region and offers local training courses together with them, encouraging and establishing local initiatives in nature conservation.
Mitigation Action Implementation Network (MAIN) II: Implementing Ambitious NAMAs in Latin America and Asia The project supported emerging and developing countries in Latin America and Asia in designing ambitious NAMAs through technical cooperation and organization of national, regional and global workshops and dialogues on the development and implementation of NAMAs (transport, energy, and waste sectors). The project built on the work of another IKI project that established the MAIN Initiative and primarily dealt with the development of general NAMA knowledge. Existing NAMA approaches were further developed. Furthermore, the project garnered financial support for NAMA implementation. Existing public finance institutions, including the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and donor country programmes should be incorporated in the financing of NAMAs, along with the private sector. The NAMAs developed by the partner countries show that reducing GHG is compatible with economic development.
Tropical forest protection and sustainable community development in the Sierra del Lacandón National Park in Guatemala Every year, some  1,240 hectares of forest are cleared in the 202,865 ha Sierra del Lacandón National Park. The purpose of the project was to reduce deforestation by means of a REDD+ project and to support the development of national and international guidelines for better integration of biodiversity protection and poverty reduction in REDD+ mechanisms. To this end, a project was implemented at local level with active involvement of the population. At the national level, the Guatemalan Government was advised in connection with national legislation. In addition, the experience gained from the project was introduced into the debate at the international level. The project made concrete contributions both to climate protection through reduced emissions from avoided deforestation and reforestation and to international climate policy through the development of detailed criteria for the implementation of REDD+ projects.
National Green Growth Plan for Ethiopia and Three Other Countries This project demonstrated the feasibility of green economic development paths and the need for corresponding comprehensive strategies in developing countries. It provided support to Ethiopia, Jordan, Peru, and Thailand in formulating and finalising Low Carbon Development Plans. Project activities included analysing mitigation opportunities in various sectors to provide the basis for strategy formulation, developing systems for implementation and MRV, and providing technical training to project partners. The project emphasised the evaluation, presentation and discussion of relevant socio-economic expectations, dialogue with various stakeholders, and support for interministerial committees in elaborating and coordinating comprehensive and sustainable strategy documents. The outcomes, experiences, and best practices were communicated to stakeholders in reports, presentations, workshops, and conferences, incorporating them into the international agenda (including UNFCCC negotiations).
Resilient management of strategic ecosystems and biodiversity in Colombia's Pacific and Caribbean regions The Colombian Caribbean and Pacific regions hold valuable ecosystems and biodiversity capable of boosting climate resilience and livelihoods. However, high poverty rates and limited opportunities hinder effective adaptive management for conservation and sustainable use to face climate change. This project collaborates with communities and institutions to adaptively manage their strategic ecosystems by integrating instruments, new knowledge and economic opportunities for climate and biodiversity protection. This approach strengthens decision-making processes in multilevel governance schemes, enhances relevant information systems, enables access to financial mechanisms and promotes local green businesses. These efforts contribute to fulfilling Colombia's climate change and biodiversity goals.
Protected area management for biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation Two strategic objectives of the Aichi 2020 targets are to safeguard ecosystems, species and genetic diversity and to increase the resulting benefits for the entire human race. The project supported these twin objectives through the improved governance of protected areas. To this end, it was building up knowledge and capacities for better management of the areas concerned, and developing the “IUCN Green List” as an international standard. The new methods help to protect key areas of biodiversity and for important ecosystem services, helping adapt to the consequences of climate change. The project compiled and disseminated a worldwide portfolio of case studies documenting successful management. Through the IKI Corona Response Package, solutions for a "One Health" approach were integrated into the work with each partner country. Project results were shared to help frame dialogue on the new Post 2020 Global Framework for Biodiversity.
Initiative for Climate Action Transparency ICAT provides countries with tailored support and practical tools and methodologies to build robust transparency frameworks needed for effective climate action in sync with national development priorities. The projects ICAT supports relate to: building or enhancing transparency frameworks for mitigation; building a monitoring and evaluation approach for adaptation to climate change; building or enhancing frameworks to track progress in implementing NDCs. The supported projects also work to assess the impacts of climate policies; estimate or enhance projections of greenhouse gases and to establish or enhance a climate data system. To support these areas, ICAT offers a suite of practical, open-source tools and methodologies to provide effective support to the transparency efforts of countries around the world.
Trust fund - Bridging science, policy and practice for biodiversity and ecosystems: BES-Net Robust and reliable evidence on the state of biodiversity and trends of ecosystem services is the cornerstone of informed policymaking and planning. The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) provides a global mechanism to critically evaluate and synthesize the state of knowledge on biodiversity and its benefits to people’s lives, producing assessments on a range of themes. The Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) promoted dialogue among scientists, policymakers and practitioners around the IPBES assessment themes and inspired joint action for more effective biodiversity and ecosystem services management. BES-Net strengthened the capacity of institutions in developing countries to apply latest IPBES tools and undertake ecosystem assessments at the national level. The project also provided organizations and individuals around the world with a platform to communicate and collaborate.
Sustainable Energy and Carbon Finance Facility (SECFF), Russian Federation This project supported the finance facility ‘Sustainable Energy and Carbon Market’ set up by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Through this facility, the EBRD provided financing to local partner banks for credit lines for energy efficient measures. The project also carried out capacity-building in order to increase awareness for investment in energy efficient measures among participating banks and potential borrowers. Bank personnel was able to acquire competencies in risk assessment and the allocation of sustainable energy loans. Potential borrowers received support in identifying opportunities for energy conservation in their businesses.
Western Caucasus World Natural Heritage Site – climate protection through sustainable forest management and decentralised exploitation of renewable energy sources in the newly created buffer zone One of the negative impacts of uncontrolled deforestation within the Western Caucasus World Natural Heritage Site is that adjacent villages are being ever more frequently affected by flooding and landslides. The project combined protection and sustainable use of the remaining Nordmann fir forests through the designation of a buffer zone with sustainable forest management and exploitation of renewable energy sources. In addition to avoiding climate-changing emissions, this guarantees a long-term income source for the population and reduces its exposure to impacts from climate change. Due to numerous implementation difficulties and unclear responsabilities on the partner side the project could not realize the set goals.