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CoralCarib: Pioneering a new strategic approach for conserving and restoring Caribbean coral reef ecosystems that targets Climate Resilient Refuges. The future of the Caribbean is closely tied to the health of its coral reefs. Live coral cover – a key measure of coral health – in the Caribbean has declined by 60% over the past few decades due to a combination of global and local threats. Degradation of coral reef ecosystems threatens the region’s population, as local economies depend heavily on healthy reefs, which provide over €0.85 million per km2 in critical ecosystem goods and services (e.g., fisheries, coastal protection, tourism and recreation). This project will pioneer a new strategic approach focused on Coral Climate Refugia, with activities designed to protect, restore, and sustainably use coral reefs with high potential to survive future climate impacts. Major activities include effective management of marine areas, abatement of reef threats, coral restoration using advanced technologies, promotion of sustainable livelihoods, and a range of scaling activities to achieve region-wide impacts.
Blue-Green Development in Kiribati: Sustainable community-based development for climate and pandemic resilience Small island developing states in the Pacific face particular challenges due to their remoteness in the Corona pandemic and in adapting to the impacts of climate change. To reduce dependence on external supplies and services, the project is developing new strategies that combine new sources of income, ecosystem and coastal protection, as well as food security. To this end, it supports two urban local councils to develop, adopt and initiate the implementation of plans improving the resilience towards climate change and COVID (Climate Covid Resilience Plans). This promotes inclusive and sustainable community-based development in line with national policies and programmes. The implementation through traditional governance systems will demonstrate how increased participation and collaboration at all levels of government and society accelerates sustainable development.
African Eco-Labelling Mechanism The project established an African eco-label with the aim of improving marketing opportunities for sustainable products and creating incentives to reduce production-related emissions and adapt production methods to climate change. The project was based on preliminary work undertaken by the Marrakech Task Force on Cooperation with Africa. It laid the technical and organisational foundations for a functioning labelling system and putting this system into practice. The project partners established an organisational structure, a benchmarking system against which to assess existing sustainability standards, and a strategy to ensure financial self-sufficiency once the project has ended.
Climate governance Indonesia As a signatory party to the Paris Agreement, Indonesia has committed to upholding the goals of this treaty. This project is helping the Indonesian government achieve a sound climate policy to fulfil these obligations by strengthening its competencies in this policy area. The project is also helping the government to develop the expertise, structures and institutions that it needs in order to embed climate policy into national legislation. One key focus of the project is to involve and support non-party stakeholders such as non-governmental organisations and universities.
Ecosystem services in Morocco: quantification, mainstreaming and the involvement of the private sector Morocco has a great diversity of ecosystems, which represent an important livelihood for the (rural) population – but economic development, demographic growth, climate change and urbanisation are leading to a sharp increase in pressure on natural resources and biodiversity. The project helped Morocco to recognise the value of biodiversity and its ecosystems for the population and the economy – and to integrate it into sector policies and planning. On this basis, (economic) incentives and instruments were created with the aim of preserving biodiversity. The project worked closely with the private sector, strengthening Morocco’s capacities for the utilisation and conservation of biological diversity and its ecosystem services.
Public-private-people partnerships - a concept to combine biodiversity and economic developments in coastal forests Forests are often threatened by competing land uses, including infrastructure expansion projects, for example, as well as agriculture, land for building on or the dependency of local populations on firewood. The project is working with local communities, regulatory authorities and the private sector. Together, these actors are committed to ensuring the recovery of ecosystems, sustainable resource management, and accounting for both environmental and social standards in policy and development planning. Project work is also helping to protect and restore forest and mangrove ecosystems. Environmental and social standards are protecting these ecosystems from the impact of major investment programmes. These standards are being established using public-private-people partnerships (PPPPs). The project is also addressing new drivers for ecosystem destruction, such as charcoal production, and strengthening the political involvement of local communities.
Switching XPS Foam Production from F-Gases to Climate-Friendly CO2 Technology The project has supported the pilot conversion of a foam insulation production line from using climate-damaging HCFCs to CO2 technology. Participating companies received technical support and training. Priorities were economic efficiency and responsiveness to local needs. Furthermore, with assistance from the China Plastics Processing Industry Association, the experience gained was shared with other enterprises in this sector.
Climate Economics This project was supporting a bilateral exchange with political decision-makers and economists in the People’s Republic of China in order to incorporate economic and environmental strategies for transitioning to a low-carbon economy into China’s political decision-making processes. To this end, the project was working with a bilateral working group, which was established by the German and Chinese Governments in 2009 to implement the joint climate agreement, and with the liaison office in Beijing. Its tasks included brokering between the worlds of science and politics, preparing technical contributions, organising events, liaising with delegations and processing results.
German-Chinese Cooperation on Emissions Trading, Market Mechanisms and Mitigation of Industry-Related N2O Emissions A functioning emissions trading system (ETS) is an effective market-based instrument to protect the climate. China introduced the world's largest ETS at the end of 2017. The project supported the government of China in introducing and refining the ETS by providing advice and training. The focus was on the legal-institutional framework. It also trained private sector participants in the ETS on practical implementation issues. In addition, the project supported the planning and implementation of measures for a sustainable reduction of N2O emissions from the industrial production of nitric acid, adipic acid and caprolactam. The approach included advice, studies, and knowledge exchange on policy instruments and mitigation technology as well as on a robust MRV system. Mitigation potentials of industry-related N2O emissions are not yet included in China's climate goals and provide a basis to increase the level of ambition.
Thai-German Climate Change Policy Programme Thailand’s NDC commits the country to a number of ambitious mitigation targets while also picking out the sectors of energy, transport and waste management as key areas for climate adaptation. Successful implementation of these targets will require improvements to individual and organisational capacities, and to cooperation between ministries and agencies. The project helped Thailand to anchor these NDC targets into five relevant sector plans. The project also helped with NDC implementation at the subnational level, the establishment of an MRV system, the mobilisation of resources for NDC implementation and expanding the country’s international partnerships. The programme also promoted the mainstreaming of climate change policy into the sector ministries and at the subnational level. The project acted as a point of contact and liaison between the various IKI projects in Thailand.
Switching Supermarkets from Halogenated to Natural Refrigerants in South Africa The aim of the project was to pilot the conversion of the air-conditioning systems in two supermarkets owned by the Pick n Pay chain from fluorinated refrigerants to natural, environmentally compatible, energy-saving refrigerant technology. At the beginning, the project supported the supermarket chain in acquiring tradable carbon credits for future emissions reductions via the 'Clean Development Mechanism' (CDM) as this was supposed to gain significant co-financing opportunities for investment in new systems. In the end, this idea was abolished, due to low CER prices on one hand, but rather due to high and significant savings through energy efficiency measures. This savings were used to refinance the conversion of more supermarkets.
Eco-friendly bricks for affordable, resilient housing Nepal's brick industry contributes significantly to climate change with its high CO2 emissions. Coupled with homes that do not meet safety standards and are vulnerable to increasing disasters such as floods and landslides, millions of residents are at risk. Conventional housing materials are carbon-intensive and unaffordable, especially for rural and low-income communities. This project supports low-income groups by replacing carbon-intensive fired bricks with Compressed Stabilized Earth Bricks (CSEB). CSEB is a recognized eco-friendly and disaster-resilient technology widely used by low-income groups due to its high strength and low cost. The project supports micro-enterprises to scale up CSEB production and use through training and demonstrations. Low-income women, youth, and disadvantaged groups receive on-the-job training in eco-friendly brick production and construction combined with link-age to enterprises and employers.
Master Plan to Harness CDM Biogas Potential in Rio Grande do Sul The purpose of the project was to draw up a master plan for exploiting the biogas potential of livestock farming in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. A pilot project aimed at recovering energy from the biogas produced at pig farms was supported in its preparation to meet Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) standards. The focus was on developing a CDM methodology for the use of biogas as fuel. Furthermore, the project involved conducting a study, in cooperation with the Brazilian development bank CaixaRS, on the potential of biogas in Rio Grande do Sul, alongside a financing scheme for exploiting the potential of biogas using the CDM.
Energy Efficiency for sustainable tourism in Pangandaran, Indonesia The project implemented innovative pilot measures focusing on mitigation and adaptation in the Pangandaran region of West Java. Tourism constitutes the region’s core economic sector and the aim was to make it generally more sustainable. Project measures targeted the following areas: more efficient utilisation of energy – especially in hotel complexes and by urban infrastructure services, elaboration of a municipal energy concept for renewable energy applications, public awareness-raising on climate issues and the implementation of adaptation measures. Planning and implementation of the pilot measures took place in coordination with the local tourism industry, the public administration and a local sustainable tourism network (INDECON).
Multiple benefits through combining solar energy and agriculture Armenia's pursuit of energy independence has led to competition with agriculture due to the large land requirements of solar plants.  This project implements an agrivoltaic pilot plant in the municipality of Jermuk, combining energy and food production. The pilot plant helps to reduce climate emissions, lower energy dependence, improve land-use efficiency, enhance agricultural production and food security, and promote regional development. Key element is a ground-mounted solar power plant with an annual production of 34,155 kilowatt hours. Training on sustainable energy, climate change, and project development, as well as the analysis and selection of suitable plant varieties, are part of the project activities. Direct beneficiaries are 150 young people and women from five regions. Knowledge dissemination is foreseen throughout the region, ensuring access to project results and guidance from project staff to leverage the potential of agrivoltaics.
Forest Landscape Restoration by means of sustainable wood energy value chains Ghana’s forest areas are declining by around 2% every year. A large part of the felled wood is used as firewood and for charcoal – and the consumption of both of these energy sources is constantly increasing. In its national REDD+ strategy, Ghana has identified the improvement of wood energy production and its use as a key factor. However, measures to achieve this have not yet attained their potential – and there is a risk that the destruction of forests will continue, despite legislation that protects them. The project therefore supported its partner institutions in restoring forest landscapes, together with small entrepreneurs and organised producer groups from charcoal-producing regions. The project work included the sustainable production and use of wood energy, the improvement of the political and institutional framework for sustainable wood energy, the restoration of forest landscapes and the dissemination of the approach throughout the region.
Egypt Industry PV program (Egypt In-PV) The project’s objective is to support transformation to market-driven widescale deployment of on-grid solar PV in industrial SMEs through the installation of 125 MW of on-grid solar PV capacity by industrial SMEs. A total of 700 SMEs and 2 banks are to be supported by the technical assistance, out of which around 350 SMEs are expected to benefit from the financial support mechanism. The project intends to demonstrate that public and private finance is leveraged, innovative financial solutions are viable, and enabling frameworks are in place for enhancing GHG emission reduction (the project aims to mitigate approximately 192,000 tonnes of CO2e  over the five-year duration), the implementation of the national renewable energy strategy and the NDC, market development, including increased competitiveness, low-emission/modernised production, green job creation, energy security through replicable and scalable PV deployment in the industrial sector.
Regional action for enhanced protection of pollinating insects and pollination services in Latin America and the Caribbean (PoliLAC) Pollinators are crucial for plant reproduction, food security, and the conservation of ecosystems and their biodiversity. In Latin America, pollinating insect populations are also under severe threat, despite their high importance. Major causes are changing land use patterns, habitat loss, pesticide use, diseases, invasive species and climate change. The project aims to protect natural ecosystems and adapt productive (agricultural) systems to safeguard pollinator ecosystem services and reduce the vulnerability of local communities associated with pollinator declines in Latin America. It contributes to international efforts by strengthening regional knowledge management, promoting policies, and mobilizing resources including private funding. It also implements pollinator-friendly practices in selected landscapes.
Reviving Traditions of Climate Resilient Multi-tier, Poly Crop Systems in Arid Regions of Anantapur The high vulnerability of smallholders in the Anantapur district of Southern India to drought and climate change is exacerbated by the fact that farmers have largely switched from various polyculture systems to the extensive monoculture cultivation of peanuts. The loss of crop and food diversity, soil degradation with high-temperature stress and the failure of groundwater pipes lead to an overall ecological degradation. High investment in agricultural inputs and poor economic yields force farmers to abandon agriculture and in some cases to resort to migration. This project aimed to reintegrate the Navadhanya cropping system. It is a dryland agriculture system, based on seeding diverse crops such as millets, pulses, vegetables and oil seeds among other and improving soil use the whole year. Therefore, the project identified appropriate mixed crops combined by innovative use of equipment, that supported the improvement of the economic viability of selected farms.
Towards 100% renewable energy cities and regions for climate change mitigation The use of renewable energies (RE) as well as achieving local improvements to energy efficiency are both key aspects of climate change mitigation. The project supports cities and regions in partner countries in efforts to develop strategies for sourcing 100 percent of their energy needs from renewables. It is also helping relevant stakeholders to engage in the deployment of renewable energy sources and assesses local potential for renewables, creates implementation models and helps promising projects to raise financing. The project also initiates a dialogue between the various levels of government, strengthens expertise in the renewables field and encourages the development of suitable framework at the national, regional and local level. In this way, the project promotes the expansion of renewables energies and improves energy efficiency.
Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme The programme prepared selected countries to access financing through the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The programme strengthened the recipient countries institutionally and strategically, enabling them both to plan effective and efficient uses of GCF financing, And thereafter to apply for, manage, deploy and monitor the funds. For example, it advised the target countries on the preparation of specific projects based on their national climate strategies and it did support them in developing monitoring systems in order to trace any funds deployed. The programme had been set up in the form of a trust fund and plans called for expanding its capital with money from other donors. This did allow the programme to be extended to include additional countries.
Accelerating Adaptation in Asia In Asia, economic growth, rapid urbanisation and infrastructure development are contributing to increasing land degradation. At the same time, the consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly devastating. The project has therefore initiated a paradigm shift in hydraulic engineering. To this end, it developed the platform "Building with Nature in Asia" to mobilise public and private stakeholders and enable the scaling up of this approach to climate change adaptation. In this way, climate-resilient landscapes were created that support the long-term resilience of cities and settlements along vulnerable Asian coasts and rivers.
Support to the Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund (ICCTF): Enhancing governance of climate finance in Indonesia The project has strengthened the capacity of the Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund (ICCTF) to manage climate finance resources, thereby helping to provide both the public and private sectors with better access to climate finance. The aim of this work was also to ensure that the standards of the international community are met, which allow direct contributions to be made to the ICCTF. The ICCTF is tasked with pooling international donor resources and private resources and managing their use within the scope of the Indonesian climate programmes and strategies. Local governments are able to access funding via the ICCTF in order to finance their mitigation and adaptation activities.
Decarbonising Transport in Emerging Economies Transport accounts for a significant share of greenhouse gas emissions in emerging economies. Reducing transport GHG emissions will contribute significantly to reaching the NDCs of emerging economies and the goals of the Paris Agreement. This project is developing an evaluation framework for transport emissions tailored to each partner country. The framework allows to assess the impact of transport mitigation action up to 2050. The project is also supporting skills development to allow national stakeholders to make use of this framework for  assessing transport policy strategies and reviewing their NDCs with respect to transport. Against the backdrop of climate mitigation goals, SDGs, and the New Urban Agenda, the project also evaluates the feasibility of transport policies on the local level together with the Wuppertal Institute.
Mali - Pilot Programme for an integrative adaptation strategy Mali is especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. It is very likely that temperatures will rise sharply, while precipitation becomes less reliable and water availability is generally reduced. This has repercussions for important sectors of the economy such as agriculture and forestry, animal husbandry, energy and healthcare. At the same time, the country lacks data and resources to implement its National Climate Change Action Plan (PANC).  The project, which was run jointly by GIZ and UNDP, was supporting the Malian meteorological service in its efforts to collect reliable climate data. This will improve the classification of climate change impacts and the responses adopted. The project was also supporting the Malian Climate Fund, which aims to provide long-term adaptation financing, and implementing innovative, gender-sensitive adaptation measures – focusing on water conservation, agro-pastoral practices and sustainable forest management – in the regions of Kayes and Sikasso.
Monitoring of climate-relevant biodiversity in protected areas in consideration of reduction and adaptation measures The project assisted to coordinate biodiversity monitoring in selected Brazilian protected areas and to provide the information relevant to decisions on mitigation. Its activities built on current and projected research programmes. Essential activities were: on-site monitoring in at least 15 protected areas (Amazonas, Mata Atlântica, the Cerrado Savanna) with input from the local population; harmonisation of databanks and articulation of the institutions involved; development of methods for improved, more cost-effective assessment of carbon reservoir dynamics; training and upgrading of relevant administrative bodies as well as representatives from non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the private sector and the local population.
Climate action programme for the chemical industry – CAPCI Although the chemical industry is responsible for a high carbon footprint, it also has great potential to contribute to greenhouse gas mitigation. The project has strengthened the competencies of key actors for climate protection in the chemical industry in selected developing and emerging countries. This will open up climate protection potential in chemical production and the associated value chains. To this end, the project cooperated with environmental ministries and chemical industry associations in selected partner countries as well as with German and international experts. The conceptual approach included a step-by-step approach with information and dialogue workshops, targeted provision and transfer of knowledge and good practices, as well as training. The target groups of these measures were the chemical industry as well as political decision-makers and stakeholders in their environment.