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Innovative climate-smart agriculture system in degraded areas combined with traditional knowledge The Meru district in Northern Tanzania struggles with uncertain rainfall, decreasing irrigation water, and limited awareness of the impacts of climate change. Agriculture is the most important sector of the economy, employing 80 per cent of the population. The project improves small-scale irrigation farmers’ resilience to the impacts of climate change in the target region. Activities include sensitising the target group, introducing climate-smart farming practices, minimising irrigation water pollution, and strengthening farmers' organisations. Support is also provided for small-scale irrigation farmers in how to use available water for irrigation efficiently, specifically by training women and youth in sustainable agricultural production and leadership positions. Using the 'train the trainer' model, to train farmers in water-saving management and use of demonstration plots, the potential for replication is high.
Sino-German cooperation on low carbon transport The People’s Republic of China emits the greatest volume of greenhouse gases in the world – and around 10% of all the energy-related CO2 emissions in the country are caused by the transport sector. The project promoted the German-Chinese policy dialogue on long-term climate change mitigation strategies in the transport sector, focusing on the potential of digitalisation, innovative technologies and integrated mobility concepts. Chinese decision-makers and relevant stakeholders were given support in their development of effective strategies for a climate-friendly transport sector. The project also advised the partners, particularly in the priority areas of urban and freight transport. The dialogue-oriented approach ensured coordination with other international stakeholders and donors, and the development of guidelines and the implementation of training courses also guarantees the long-term multiplier effect of the project measures.
Cooperative climate change adaptation in Sierra Madre and the Coast of Chiapas This project supported Mexico in developing and implementing a strategy for effective EbA measures in watersheds in coastal regions. The strategy focused on the protection of resources while ensuring sustainable economic development in the region. This strategy reduced the impact of climate change on ecosystems and preserved the livelihoods of the population. Project partners initially assessed a project region’s vulnerability to climate change and subdivided it into risk areas for extreme weather events. Appropriate adaptation measures were then planned for these regions. The aim was to finance these measures sustainably through the global carbon market as well as through a regional public investment strategy. In addition, the project used participative approaches in order to sensitise the public, establish cooperation with local structures and ensure decision-makers deliver on their responsibilities.
Mitigation Momentum I - Bringing a range of supported mitigation activities in selected countries to the next level The project helped governments in five developing countries to further develop their portfolio of proposals for nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs). In addition, it planned specific activities and tapped sources of funding for their implementation. On the basis of numerous case studies, the project also analysed instruments in place with regard to NAMA design, financing and implementation, and published studies on the experience gained, such as the NAMA Annual Status Report. The project helped the partner countries design their NAMAs in a bankable manner and prepare the ground for their implementation. At the same time, the specific features of the mitigation instruments were still under negotiation at the international climate negotiations. This allowed the acquired knowledge to be fed into the international and national processes, driving them forward. The established standards could now serve as models for NAMA projects worldwide.
Development and management of NAMA in India NAMAs reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable development in emerging and developing countries. These measures not only contribute to climate protection, they can also improve urban infrastructure and increase competitiveness. The project supports the Indian government in the development of two NAMA concepts, including associated MRV systems in the waste and forestry sectors, both of which are vital if India is to achieve its climate targets. The project follows a participatory approach that brings together various stakeholders from the public and private sectors. This multi-stakeholder approach creates the necessary broad-based support for a proper and successful implementation of the NAMAs. The project supports the establishment of optimised coordination structures for the development of NAMAs and is also developing a NAMA manual to this end.
Natural Solutions to Climate Change in the Pacific Islands Region: Implementing Ecosystem-based Adaptation PEBACC (Pacific Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change) is a five year project implemented in three Pacific island countries (Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu) to explore and promote ecosystem-based options for adapting to climate change. The intended outcome of the project is that ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is integrated into development, climate change adaptation responses, and natural resource management policy and planning processes in three Pacific island countries providing replicable models for other countries in the region. Using a holistic approach, the project identifies the threats (climatic and non-climatic) to vital ecosystem services and in order to counter these threats supports the implementation of EbA measures that conserve ecosystems and increase people’s resilience to the consequences of climate change. Acquired knowledge is systematically documented and disseminated in the Pacific Region.
Strengthening regional experiences on sustainable peatland management (ASEAN-REPEAT) Tropical peatlands are valuable ecosystems for animal and plant species, and are one of the most efficient types of natural land-based carbon sinks. However, peatland loss is increasing as a result of non-sustainable management and drainage. This project is financing successful approaches to sustainable peatland management and scaling these up regionally. The project is evaluating approaches in pilot areas in Indonesia and Malaysia in terms of their effectiveness and financial viability, and building on these results to develop specific financing schemes, business models and fiscal policy recommendations. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is being utilised to scale up the insights gained to the regional level and international negotiations. EU co-financing totalling EUR 14.6 million is being used to support regional programme management by ASEAN and implementation in ASEAN member countries.
NAMAs in the Transportation Sector: Scoping Study For years, the transport sector did not feature prominently in the international debate on reducing greenhouse gases. The project put mitigation in the transport agenda higher up on the agenda of international negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. It conducted case studies in developing countries to assess the mitigation potential in the sector and developed policy recommendations for decision-makers.
Climate-smart adaptation plan for the Chakwal District farming community The Chakwal District in Pakistan is a rainfed agroecological region. The area is highly vulnerable to climatic changes such as increased temperature and uncertain precipitation, which directly impacts local farming. The project aimed to support the adaptation of farming communities to the impacts of climate change in their region by introducing measures to sustainably enhance their crop productivity. Through an adaptation plan developped according to the farmers’ needs, adaptation measures have been implemented in Koterha village Union council Jabbi Dilawar Shah and farmers received trainings to improve their administrative and technical capacities on climate change adaptation and climate smart agriculture practices.
Promotion of sustainable supply and use of bioenergy in agriculture and forestry in the Russian Federation and Ukraine The project supported the identification of bioenergy potential as a decentralised energy source in Russia and the Ukraine. In this process, the sustainability of the bioenergy supply was of particular importance since the use of agricultural waste materials in a controlled manner produces bioenergy as well as reduces emissions into the air, ground and water. In both countries, the aim of the project was to enable project partners to independently recognise, develop and take advantage of opportunities for using renewable resources as an energy source. In the context of planning and implementing pilot projects, the partners received advice and training that strengthen their project development capacity for initiating and encouraging future bioenergy projects. Sustainable financing models help to shape the policy framework and to further develop concepts on bioenergy usage.
Zero Emission Public Transport in the AMA The project intends to remove financial, legal, and cultural barriers needed to accelerate the adoption of e-buses in the Metropolitan Area of Asuncion public transport system and will directly support the introduction of at least 1,000 e-buses over 10 years powered by renewable energy. The project will offer an incentive (grant) for the first 300 e-buses. The Government of Paraguay through its Ministry of Finance will in return exonerate the Value Added Tax to all e-bus sales and provide a soft loan program for bus operators and, businesses involved in leasing buses, through the Financial Development Agency (AFD). To reduce the risk, funding from the Mitigation Action Facility will be used to provide a loan guarantee on the soft loan program. The project will directly leverage EUR 212 million and directly mitigate 1.7 million tons of CO2e over the lifetime of the vehicles.
PREVENT – Providing Support to Delegations from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) for the Post-2012 Negotiations The purpose of the project was to provide scientific and analytical support to the delegations from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the course of the further post-2012 negotiations. This support was provided when requested by delegations. Briefing papers and analyses were prepared for this purpose. A specially adapted computer model helped to rapidly capture the links between greenhouse gas emission reductions or warming scenarios and climate change impacts for specific regions in developing countries. In addition, capacity has been built by training and integrating experts from these countries. Experts supported negotiators during the negotiations.
Using scientific information databases to support national adaptation plan processes in sub-Saharan Africa National Adaptation Planning Processes (NAPs) offer the sub-Saharan African LDCs the chance to react adequately to threatening climate risks. The NAPs are based on capacity building and governance structures. The project addressed the lack of access to information and support in the francophone (French-speaking) countries of the region, and supported the governments of the three partner countries in setting up control structures for the implementation of the NAP. The first step towards this project goal was to create scientific information databases for policy decisions (e.g. vulnerability studies). The Green Climate Fund improved access to financial resources to implement the priorities identified in the NAP. A regional exchange platform was set up to promote the professional exchange of information in the French-speaking region. The results of the project are introduced into the international climate debate.
Vertically integrated climate protection (VICLIM) In many countries, the decision makers responsible for climate action policy at a national and subnational level remain unable to draw on the experience, knowledge and expertise that is necessary for the analysis of urban mitigation potential and its systematic inclusion in national climate action efforts. The project provided decision makers and relevant organisations with support in exploiting this potential as part of an ambitious and integrated national climate action policy. To do so, the project worked to improve the general conditions for implementing subnational mitigation activities in partner countries, supported existing municipal approaches and initiated international learning processes. The project also drew up a set of measures aligned with the German National Climate Initiative (NKI). The project also featured intercommunication and dialogue formats, and cooperation with established networks/platforms working working on climate change.
City Climate Finance Gap Fund II - EIB Cities and municipalities are facing various challenges to develop and implement climate change projects, ranging from increasing debt and budgetary constraints to inadequate credit ratings. In addition to financial constraints, local authorities often do not have sufficient human and technical capacities for planning, designing, preparing, and implementing projects.  The City Climate Finance Gap Fund intends to fill this gap. It provides direct support at an early stage of project preparation to cities in low and middle-income countries that have already made commitments in line with the Paris Agreement. The City Climate Finance Gap Fund is expected to mobilize more than €100 million for the preparation of climate projects. This financial support aims at facilitating a pipeline of low carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure projects with a total value of at least €4 billion.
Climate Protection and Preservation of Primary Forests – A Management Model using the Wild Coffee Forests in Ethiopia as an Example The project objective was to preserve 200,000 ha of cloud forest in Kafa, the region of southwestern Ethiopia where coffee originated. Up to two million tons of CO2 emissions were prevented over the course of the project term through reforestation, establishment of the first Ethiopian biosphere reserve, and introduction of management methods that conserve forest resources. Tried and proven processes of participatory management were used to integrate climate protection and climate adaptation measures.
Pioneers wanted: Business ideas to combat impact and consequences of cli-mate change This IKI Small Grants funding institution focuses on innovative low-carbon and climate-resilient solutions in the agriculture and water nexus in Central and South Asia. Through setting up a competitive climate-smart business challenge facility, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) establishes an instrument to support local enterprises to implement innovative, context-specific, climate-resilient, and low-carbon business products and services. The support includes financial contributions, technical mentoring, and advisory to the selected small growing businesses. Moreover, peer learning and knowledge management activities will help raising awareness among local businesses in the region on climate risks and smart practices and technologies to adapt to the changing climate. The project also strengthens AKF’s capacities based on a capacity needs analysis, including mainstreaming climate-resilient and gender-sensitive programming.
Sustainable Finance for Biodiversity in Brazil and Colombia (SF4B) To integrate the biodiversity perspective into the development of sustainable finance taxonomies, which define sustainable investments, it is important to promote the understanding of how taxonomies work and their potential to mobilize capital. This research and capacity building project focused on empowering relevant policymakers and financial market actors in the use and application of sustainable finance taxonomies in Brazil and Colombia, considering biodiversity and ecosystems. Additionally, it raised interest in the application of such taxonomies among companies from biodiversity-relevant sectors via practical examples. Through the knowledge exchange between the target region and the EU, international cooperation was strengthened to harmonize sustainable finance practices and promote a post-COVID-19 recovery in harmony with nature and the achievement of international biodiversity goals.
Biodiversity and climate protection in the Mata Atlântica (TC module) The Atlantic Forest Mata Atlântica is one of the world’s five most important biodiversity hotspots. The project contributed to the conservation of biodiversity and climate action, and to local adaptation to the impacts of climate change. Part of this work involved protecting and interconnecting partially fragmented protected areas. Other points of focus included measures for ecosystem-based adaptation and for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. As part of a comprehensive climate adaptation strategy for the country and its people, the technical component of the project has been working with the Brazilian Ministry for the Environment to prepare climate-sensitive development scenarios while analysing climate risks and climate change impacts. The team also has been developing economic instruments, incentive models and strategies for ecosystem-based adaptation and emissions mitigation. This work has been rounded off with political strategies for biodiversity conservation, climate action and the rehabilitation of forest landscapes.
Inspire, support, and mobilize forest and landscape restoration This project was part of the Global Partnership on Forest and Landscape Restoration (GPFLR) and was contributing to the Bonn Challenge with a target to inspire national commitments to restore forest landscapes by 2018.  To achieve their aims, the project partners set up a Global Forest Landscape Restoration Council and organized regional convenings to raise awareness and inspire national commitments. The project was also analyzing options for restoring landscapes and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the target countries (BRA, IDN, RWA, KEN, PER) and developing appropriate instruments and methods to implement those (ROAM and FLR baselines in RWA, SLV, NIC, HON). In this way, the project was facilitating the acquisition of knowledge and competence in this field on a global scale.
Developing a Climate Adaptation Strategy for the Metropolitan Region of Santiago and a Regional Learning Network for Latin American Megacities The project was developing adaptation measures for the metropolitan region of Santiago de Chile in the key areas of energy, water and land use. As a first step, the project partners assessed the most significant climatic changes taking place in the region, along with the effects of these changes. As part of an ongoing participatory process (roundtable on adaptation to climate change), representatives of relevant regional and national administrations were developing adaptation measures, evaluating and prioritising these measures, and planning their implementation. Moreover, the project was promoting cooperation with decision makers from other megacities in Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Mexico in order to coordinate the activities in a regional learning network.
Conserving Mountain Forests The project enhanced the capacity of the forest protection unit set up by the Tanzanian authorities for national parks in the Eastern Arc Mountains, a mountain chain that stretches from Kenya into Tanzania. The project offered training measures for park rangers on practical aspects of forest management in the context of climate change. On top of this, the units responsible for the nature reserves received additional logistical equipment; existing buildings have been renovated and new offices constructed. Inside the nature reserves, the project partners used land management approaches that promote carbon sequestration. They were building CO2 measuring stations in order to improve the monitoring of the carbon sinks. The people who lived close to the reserves could participate in the decision-making processes and received support in reducing their dependence on the forest resources.
MRV system for mitigation actions in Indonesia With the aim of fulfilling the reporting obligations of the Paris Agreement, Indonesia is establishing a national MRV system for its measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The project supported the government in developing the system by helping national and sub-national stakeholders to integrate the existing PEP tool into the new solution. It also helped the ‘Secretariat of the National Action Plan on Mitigation’ to collect data and set up a data management system. The project strengthened the capacity building of national and sub-national partners regarding the reporting of mitigation measures, and also developed guidelines, regulations, training material and communication products, ensuring that the measures achieve a wide-ranging impact. The project was part of the IKI Corona Response Package. As part of the IKI Corona Response Package, the project advised the Indonesian government on sustainable economic incentives and green fiscal policies.
Transformative Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Pathways of Costa Rica Costa Rica has ambitious NDC and SDG goals to become a resilient, inclusive and carbon neutral economy by 2050. However, there is a lack of capacities in order to develop “green and blue” production standards in relevant sectors. TRANSFORMA consolidates a country driven stakeholder coordination and NAMAs in the agricultural sector. It is aiming to conserve coastal marine biodiversity, as well as to create innovative financing incentives to unlock additional financial resources and stimulate private sector investments. Fishery Families and farmers in coffee, livestock and banana production benefit directly due to low carbon and climate resilient value chains. The outputs and results of TRANSFORMA are contributing to long-term climate resilience, ecological sustainability of key ecosystems, significantly achieving Costa Rica’s decarbonisation of its economy.
Support the World Bank in co-hosting the REDD Partnership Secretariat The BMU promoted the REDD+ Partnership of the World Bank with a grant of 800,000 €. This partnership was founded in 2010 and aimed at strengthening the cooperation between donor and REDD+ countries as well as advancing the development of a REDD+ mechanism. Within this partnership, Germany mainly supported the inclusion of Safeguards and the participation of civil society representatives. Main tasks included developing a voluntary database for a better coordination and improving the exchange of experiences on REDD+. The REDD+ Partnership ended with the inclusion of a REDD+ mechanism in the successor of the Kyoto Protocol which was adopted at the COP 2015 in Paris.
From Bean to Bar: Strengthening Vietnamese cocoa and fruit farmers’ climate-resilience and livelihoods through organic farming Viet Nam’s forests and biodiversity are amongst the most threatened by land use and climate change in the world. Due to urban migration of men, women and ethnic minorities are disproportionally represented on the frontlines of Viet Nam’s agricultural systems which are dominated by unsustainable monocultures of cash crops. However, Viet Nam also has high potential for sustainable production of cocoa and tropical fruits. Thus, the project supports smallholder farmers by developing organic and deforestation-free cocoa and fruit plantations. This is achieved through knowledge transfer on diversified cultivation methods and expanded value chains with special attention given to women’s participation. Longstanding experience of the partners, their existing relationships with local processors and producer network will serve as pillars offering unique synergy to achieve, replicate, and upscale this project across the region and beyond.