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Climate Protection Networks in China The aim of the project was to set up two climate protection networks in China in cooperation with Chinese businesses, industrial park administrators and representatives of regional government. The aim was to implement CO2-reduction measures on the basis of consultations with technical experts and examples of best practice, especially in the field of energy efficiency. In addition, options for renewable energy use and potential for 'Clean Development Mechanism' (CDM) projects were analysed. Through related training, the members of the networks acquired relevant competences that ensured the concept of climate protection becomes firmly established.
Protecting biodiversity by integrating ecosystem services into public programmes and business - TEEB The project helped public-sector and private-sector stakeholders to integrate the socioeconomic and cultural value of ecosystems into their planning processes and decisions. It implemented tangible pilot examples of economic valuation and ecosystem service compensation at local and regional level and promoted dialogue on these issues. The project pursued the international Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) agenda and contributed to the international TEEB knowledge platform by promoting the active exchange of knowledge and experience among political and economic actors. Actions were structured and results in four thematic areas: (1) Public policy on planning, territorial management, and protected areas; (2) Public policy of incentives to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystems; (3) Business management strategies; (4) Environmental economic accounts.
Integrating electric 2 & 3-wheelers into existing urban transport systems in developing countries The transport sector makes a massive contribution to air pollution and climate change. Two and three-wheeled vehicles are the primary means of transport in many Asian and African countries, so switching to electromobility offers enormous potential for reducing greenhouse gas. The project developed programmes in six countries for the transition from internal combustion engines to electric and non-motorised two and three-wheelers. The aim was to integrate these modes of transport into existing urban transport systems. A political framework was created that will drive the general development of electric mobility in the target countries, so these countries should serve as models for climate-friendly changes in other countries’ transport sectors. This intervention had a direct impact on the population of the countries by reducing air pollution, improving national energy security, creating green jobs and helping to reduce poverty and inequality.
Supporting Initiative 20x20: A country-led effort to bring 20 million hectares of degraded land in Latin America and the Caribbean into restoration by 2020 650 million hectares of land are affected by degradation  and deforestation in Latin America and the Caribbean. The project supported the 20x20 initiative, which aimed to restore around 20 million hectares of degraded land in the region by 2020. The initiative thus made a substantial contribution to the Bonn Challenge. The project also worked together with governments, authorities, research institutions and the private sector to this end. The project partners conducted a cost-effectiveness-analysis for restoration measures and identified new financial mechanisms with the help of the private sector. Partner countries were also given support to develop strategic plans for reforestation, and local communities benefitted from improved soil functionality, less soil erosion and other advantages as a result. The project thus made a significant contribution to mitigating the effects of climate change and strengthening the region’s resilience.
Green Youth labs: Training program for innovation and a socially equitable energy transition (GreenYOU) Viet Nam is severely affected by the impacts of climate change. At the same time, due to its rapidly growing economy, the country is faced with the decision of how it will meet its increasing energy de-mand. The project uses a two-stage training programme to educate young professionals to become "climate ambassadors" who advocate for low-carbon production and climate-friendly use of energy in the Vietnamese society. Through this, young people's awareness and skills to contribute to a socially just energy transition and sustainable end-use of energy will be strengthened. In a Youth Innovation Challenge, young people can submit proposals for model projects in their hometowns. Ten of these ideas are implemented each year. In addition, young people engage with politicians and business leaders as well as the climate movement and experts in Germany to enhance their voice in society and contribute with their own ideas to the transition to a low-carbon development model.
Health Adaptation to Climate Change The project was part of a seven-project programme implemented by WHO and aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity to identify the health-related risks of climate change. The outcome of the project was the development of a National Adaptation Strategy, which included mapping health risks through a health impact assessment in the country. A further aim was that the project should build local capacity by training specialists and increase the in-formation material available in the Kazakh language.
BioMon: establishing biodiversity monitoring in Ulcinj Salina Ulcinj Salina is a wetland ecosystem in southern Montenegro. It is the most important wintering, nesting, and feeding site for birds on the eastern Adriatic, in which at least 250 bird species can be observed, 20 of them globally threatened. The IKI Small Grants project establishes a biodiversity monitoring system. To do so, it develops standards for systematic biodiversity monitoring, raises students’ knowledge to support monitoring activities and increases the monitoring capacities of managers in the protected wetland area.
Health Adaptation to Climate Change The project was part of a seven-project programme implemented by WHO that aimed at strengthening the capacity of participating countries to identify the health-related risks of climate change. To this end the project partners conducted a National Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment for the health sector and developed a national adaptation strategy based on its findings. The project also aimed at expanding local know-how in this field by training experts and making information more widely available in the relevant language.
TREE: Transfer Renewable Energy & Efficiency This project aimed to transfer knowledge in the fields of renewable energies and energy efficiency to political and administrative decision-makers as well as engineers from developing countries and emerging economies. This put the actors in a position to promote the dissemination of these technologies in their home countries, thus reducing CO2 emissions. They took part in seminars in Germany and other selected countries. In addition, the project promoted networking among participants through events and an online platform.
Community-based monitoring of biodiversity and forests of Vanuatu Vanuatu is one of the regions most affected by climate change in the world. Effective management of Community Conservation Areas has been identified as pivotal for area-based approaches to protect key biodiversity species and for supporting sustainable livelihoods in a changing climate. The project introduced community based monitoring in Vanuatu’s community protected areas, based on a mobile app for local rangers, thus improving national biodiversity and forest observation. The project created added value by further developing and testing a ranger tool kit and app, introducing these tools in the protected areas and feeding the results into national monitoring systems. With the local communities as well as national government institutions and environmental NGOs involved, all relevant target groups were addressed and their participation in sustainable land use planning was supported.
Sustainable Energy Finance Facility (SEFF) This project has provided incentives for private sector companies to invest in sustainable energy measures. The activities addressed both sides involved in the credit transactions. Bank officials gained expertise in assessing the risk and creditworthiness of clients that require financing for sustainable energy projects. Companies became familiar with bank requirements and learned how to develop bankable projects. The activities were accompanied by an information campaign to make relevant actors aware of the credit lines for sustainable energy projects.
Climate and resource protection scholarship programme for young professionals from developing and emerging countries (phase III) International experts from science and practice are greatly interested in Germany as an attractive location for research and further education. A transfer of knowledge and methods to other countries also bolsters the exchange of information about climate-related issues. To further expand this exchange, the project is developing long-term cooperation with German and international partners for young professionals, deepening and consolidating the cooperation with their specialist colleagues in Germany. The project also integrates the sponsored experts into the international network of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. By transferring the climate and resource protection knowledge they acquired in Germany, the fellows make a direct and indirect contribution to a more sustainable, economic and social development in their countries of origin through their policy advice and research results.
Global platform on the New York Declaration on Forests The ‘New York Declaration on Forests’ (NYDF) is a voluntary international declaration made by governments, companies, NGOs and other signatories that commits these parties to implement measures to halt global deforestation. The ‘Global Platform on Forests’ was supporting developing countries in their implementation of the goals agreed in the NYDF. Since the success of the platform depends on broad-based participation from all relevant actors, the project waa promoting dialogue with the various interested parties. The platform also functioned as a secretary’s office for the ‘New York Declaration on Forests’.
Self-Supply Renewable Energy in Chile (SSRE) The NAMA Support Project (NSP) aims to reduce GHG emissions by fostering self-supply renewable energy (SSRE) systems in SMEs. It will contribute to increased energy security, improved energy services, and new jobs. It removes barriers and incentivises the incorporation of auto-consumption in private and public infrastructure. To counter the lack of incentives and experience among investors and financial institutions, the NSP will provide co-financing for feasibility studies, investment grants, and training and advisory services. A guarantee fund will support the provision of loans. In view of a lack of awareness, capacities, and experience among users and service and technology providers, it develops these through stakeholder training, technical support, support to knowledge exchange and development of a GHG inventory for the small-scale energy sector. This project could directly reduce emissions by 1.5 Mt CO2e  (for the entire NAMA, beyond the NSP's lifetime).
Biodiversity Conservation through Preparatory Measures for Avoided Deforestation (REDD) in the Merang Peat Forest Area The purpose of the project was to conserve the peat forests in the project area. The carbon stored in these forests was to be inventoried, and geomonitoring was established. Methodologies for this purpose were refined. In addition, measures to restore forest areas were prepared and implemented. Strategies and structures for peat forest management were developed and put in place in close cooperation with local authorities, communities and the private sector. The measures were complemented by an integrated fire management scheme. They enabled the district government to establish the preconditions for investments from the carbon market.
Regional Energy Efficiency Programme for Corporate sector The project promoted the sustainable energy and carbon market financing facility established by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). By producing publications, holding information events and delivering training to participating banks and potential borrowers, supply and demand for energy efficiency investment was stimulated. BMU mainly financed consultancy assignments for energy efficiency audits in Russian companies.
Integration of the agricultural sector in national adaptation planning processes Climate change brings increases in temperature, changes in precipitation patterns and more frequent extreme weather events – and this is particularly critical in countries where the livelihood of the population depends on agriculture. The project supported the partner countries in identifying country-specific adaptation measures in the agricultural sector and integrating them into national planning and budgeting processes. It also built up capacities in the relevant institutions and develops sector-adapted strategies to this end. In addition, the project facilitated partner countries’ access to international funds such as the Green Climate Fund for financing climate projects in the agricultural sector, and advised them on the more targeted use of national funds. experience and model approaches in the field of adaptation are shared in the partner countries – and global, regional and national forums raisd awareness of the links between agriculture and adaptation to climate change.
Climate-Smart Sustainable Mobility Strategy The project built competence in the area of urban mobility at both national and local level in Ukraine. At local level, a plan for mobility management during and after EURO 2012 was developed in collaboration with the city of Lviv. In addition, the project supported the Ukrainian environment ministry in taking environmental aspects into account in the transport sector. The focus was on the promotion of public transport services and non-motorised transport, with special attention being paid to climate protection aspects.
Designing and Communicating Low Carbon Energy Roadmaps for Small Island States of the Caribbean The project prepared detailed roadmaps for the expansion of renewable energy usage in three countries. As a basis for this process, it collected a variety of data including the potential for renewable energy usage, the current electricity grid structure and the most significant electricity users. In addition, it analysed opportunities for increasing efficiency. The project also produced comprehensive analyses of the technological, social, economic and political environments, and identified opportunities to improve the situation in the partner countries through renewable energies and energy efficiency. It identified potential for the international transfer of technology and possible sources of financial support. Implementation of the roadmap has been promoted through dialogue events with key stakeholders such as parliamentarians, actors from the finance sector, and electric grid operators.
Protected Area Management Enhancement in the Philippines The project supported the Philippine Government in implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) by cooperating with local partners to improve the legal framework for protecting and managing designated protected zones in marine and terrestrial ‘key biodiversity areas’. These areas are of particular international significance in conserving biodiversity. The project enhanced the protected area management capacity of the Philippine environment ministry through training measures and workshops for sharing experience. In addition, it helped improving administrative structures and processes in existing protected areas and established new terrestrial and marine protected areas. It cooperated closely with local communities and gave particular consideration to the concerns of women and indigenous populations.
Building capacity in the use of the Global Bioenergy Partnership indicators for sustainable bioenergy The project tested indicators in order to assess the sustainability of the production and use of numerous forms of bioenergy in Ethiopia, Kenya, Paraguay and Viet Nam. It was following up on a pilot project that tested these indicators in Indonesia and Colombia. The Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) had developed these indicators. The project was strengthening the capacity of the participating governments to monitor the environmental, social and economic impacts of their bioenergy production and use and to establish viable policy for sustainable bioenergy development. To this end, the project gathered available data on the topic of bioenergy in the partner countries and used a participatory process to develop measurement methods and strategies tailored to each country for the indicators. Training measures and regional workshops enabled governments and scientists to independently measure and evaluate the indicators on a regular basis.
Conservation of highly valuable primeval and old-growth forests in selected national parks in the Ukrainian Carpathians The Ukrainian Carpathians are strongholds for primeval and old-growth forests in Europe, but face pressure from large scale logging. Protected areas (PAs) in these forests now also face an acute existential threat as government funding has all but ceased as a result of the economic pressures stemming from the Russian invasion. To ensure effective protection, the project provides a life-line, temporarily ensuring the essential operational needs of the PAs are met on a monthly basis. In the longer term, protected areas will be provided with modern equipment, training and technical assistance such as the development of modern biodiversity monitoring systems and management plans. Communities will benefit from community development plans and financing, direct support for nature-friendly small businesses and a large-scale environmental information campaign. Nature conservation of primeval forests will also contribute to dealing with emotional consequences of war for Ukrainians.
Pakistan Swappable Battery-based Network for Promoting Electric Vehicles In Pakistan, where transport contributes 43% to national GHG emissions, this project focuses on promoting swappable battery based electric three-wheelers  (SE3Ws) as a solution to reduce emissions and support the country's NDC commitments of achieving 30% electric vehicles in new sales by 2030. Recognizing the unique challenges in Pakistan, such as high upfront costs and technical barriers like long charging times and range anxiety, the approach integrates a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) model using swappable battery technology to provide under 2-minute battery exchanges. This model addresses issues of inadequate charging infrastructure and makes electric three-wheelers viable through rental rather than direct sales, overcoming financial and service-related hurdles for the underprivileged populace relying on informal credit. The project aims to establish 554 swapping stations and deploy 38,725 vehicles within five years, achieving reduction in 1,525,876 tCO2 of  GHG emission.
Demonstration Project in China for the Conversion of a Production Facility Manufacturing Household Air-conditioning Units The project was able to build on the achievements of the project ‘Supporting the Introduction of Standards for Natural Refrigerants’ and therefore carried out a model implementation of developed standards. It supported the company GREE, a Chinese manufacturer of household air-conditioning units, in replacing the climate-damaging HCFCs previously used in its production process with natural refrigerants (hydrocarbons). Comprehensive training courses for production and service technicians in the responsible and safe handling of flammable refrigerants and maintenance of the units were offered as well as events and workshops to share the experiences gained during the conversion process with other interested parties and companies.
Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership Fund (E5P) The Fund coordinates and accelerates the implementation of important energy efficiency and environmental protection projects in the areas of municipal infrastructure. These include, for example, district heating projects, public transport and lighting projects. It is designed to provide effective financial support over a number of years by pooling non-repayable deposits that are primarily used to support energy efficiency and environmental projects, leading to significant energy savings and reductions in CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions. These enable loan financing through development banks and help to raise projects above the economic viability threshold. Several payments were made into the fund from funds of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) as untied and voluntary contributions.
RESTORE+: Addressing Landscape Restoration on Degraded Land in Indonesia and Brazil The project supports sustainable land use planning in the degraded landscapes of partner countries. In Indonesia, it combines mapping campaigns (implemented by the local population) with land use and supply chain modelling. In this way, the project identifies areas that are suitable for restoration and sustainable use. It also analyses the effects on production, biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions and society. In Brazil, the project supports existing technologies for land monitoring & modelling and the implementation of the Bonn Challenge. It also contributed to the development of the ERPD (Emission Reductions Program Document), which was submitted to the FCPF for the South Cameroon REDD+ programme. The project strengthens the South-South cooperation of the countries in terms of modelling, policy making and the monitoring of land use and degradation. The tools support the certification and transparency of sustainably oriented supply chains.
Mexican-German Climate Change Alliance  (Phase II) The second phase of the Climate Change Alliance built on the successful first phase of the project and supported Mexico in meeting its ambitious climate change targets, thereby ensuring to remain closely involved with the international climate negotiation processes. It offered advice on process and content relating to the development and implementation of selected measures set out in Mexico’s Climate Change Law, Climate Action Programme and Climate Strategy. The project advised on ways of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the effects of climate change, and actively involved Mexico’s states and its private sector in developing, implementing and monitoring climate activities. Technical and policy forums were jointly organised to strengthen the bilateral climate dialogue and enabled key stakeholders in federal, state and local government to network and shared experience with representatives of umbrella associations, NGOs and the private business.
Preparation of an international initiative to mitigate sulphur hexafluoride emissions in the power sector SF6 is the strongest known greenhouse gas, but its emissions have so far received little attention in international climate protection. SF6 emissions mainly originate from gas-insulated switchgear in the electricity infrastructure. They threaten to rise sharply in the course of grid expansion, especially in developing and emerging economies.  The project is therefore preparing an international initiative on SF6 in the electricity sector. The first step is to analyse the technology and financing options for reducing SF6 emissions. On this conceptual basis, the project organises country stakeholder workshops. The aim is to create suitable regulation, monitoring and incentive mechanisms, possibly based on carbon markets. Finally, the project will prepare to embed this initiative in the international institutional landscape.