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Enabling Long Term Defossilisation Pathways through Power-to-X (PtX Pathways) As part of the International PtX Hub, PtX Pathways supports the development of sustainable Power-to-X (PtX) and hydrogen markets as a building block for the energy transition in Morocco, South Africa, and Argentina. The project focuses on the specific needs of the countries and their individual motivations. The project supports the responsible ministries for energy or economy in the development of allocation scenarios for PtX, including the analysis of value chains. Jointly with the partners, the team identifies opportunities for business development and derives recommendations for improving the regulatory framework for PtX. In Morocco, a Power-to-Liquid pilot plant demonstrates the entire PtX value chain, paving the way for scaling and capacity development. Good practices, tools and guidelines are disseminated to other countries via the International PtX Hub and thus fed into the PtX debate in other markets.
South-South cooperation on climate information and services – development of a platform for knowledge management and joint learning Climate information and services (CIS) and the ability to respond to climate change are essential for building resilient communities and ecosystems. The project therefore facilitates cooperation between stakeholders and the CIS  in the Philippines and all over the world. To this end, it is developing a platform for knowledge management and the exchange of learning between the world’s southern hemisphere countries that are particularly affected by climate change. The platform contains quality-tested climate data and information that any interested parties can access, and the project promotes the development of knowledge and resources in national authorities. It also supports academies and local government units and effectively demonstrates the co-benefits of mitigation measures, nationally-determined contributions and nationally appropriate mitigation actions.
Powered by the sun: climate-smart irrigation systems in Kajiado County Kenya’s agriculture sector is 98 per cent rain-fed and therefore highly vulnerable to climate change. Yet, most farmers who have opted for irrigation rely primarily on furrow or basin irrigation, which does not provide efficient water use. It also causes emissions because usually diesel generators are used. The IKI Small Grants project promoted the adoption of climate-smart, solar-powered irrigation systems in Kajiado County to improve food security and community resilience to the impacts of climate change. It further advocated for the adoption of solar water pumps on a wider scale. Trainings on the maintenance and reparation of water pumps for small-scale farmers have been accompanying the project activities.
Tunesian Solar Plan The Tunisian Solar Plan defines the framework within which the Tunisian government intends to promote solar power production in the country. Part of the German Climate Technology Initiative, the project supports the government in the effective implementation of the Solar Plan and thus in the expansion of renewable energies on a large scale. This is done at several levels in the technical components of the project, through policy advice, for example, that is aimed at developing effective regulations. The implementation of the Solar Plan is accompanied by continuous macro-economic analyses, the results of which are incorporated into the energy and low emission strategies which are continuously adapted – and the advice provided on how to establish a regulator in the electricity sector will result in more intensive competition. Through further training and accompanying support, the project also strengthens the competences of specialists and managers from participating institutions and Tunisian private companies.
Green Energy Transition for Sustainable Agriculture Most of Botswana’s farmland and farms are situated in off-grid areas and extending grid to these remote areas is economically not viable. The use of renewable energy in these off-grid areas is limited as the upfront cost of the renewable energy equipment is high. Diesel generators are most common for farming enterprises but they have a negative impact on the cost of production as well as the environment and public health. Therefore, the National Development Bank (NDB) of Botswana initiates a funding program for farmers to mitigate GHG emissions and adapt to the consequences of climate change through renewable energy solutions and water efficient irrigation practices.
Supporting the Nitric Acid Climate Action Group (NACAG) During the production of nitric acid, large amounts of climate-damaging nitrous oxide (N2O) are released into the atmosphere. Although avoiding these emissions is technically relatively simple and comparatively inexpensive, most nitric acid plants are not equipped with the respective technology. NACAG's goal is to create incentives for the permanent reduction of nitrous oxide emissions. The global mitigation potential over the next ten years is well over one gigaton of CO2e. To this end, it provides both technical and political support: the initiative advises governments on the long-term regulation of these emissions and helps integrate the sector into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Besides, it finances the installation and operation of climate technology in eligible production facilities. Partner countries must provide a binding commitment to continue mitigation activities under their responsibility from 2024 onwards to qualify for funding.
Tropical Forest Alliance (TFA) Phase 2 The Tropical Forest Alliance (TFA) is a global umbrella partnership comprising of more than 400 consumer goods and retail companies to reduce deforestation in their supply chains for palm oil, beef, soy, paper and pulp. The project is integrated in the TFA in the partner countries. In Colombia, it strengthens the TFA Colombian Alliance and supports the communications to showcase positive stories on forests and national efforts of implementing sectoral agreements. In Peru, TFA supports the development of a national public-private partnership to end commodity-driven deforestation and engages key Peruvian stakeholders on deforestation at national and international events. In China, TFA engages private sector, government and civil society actors to build a common agenda on addressing deforestation and biodiversity loss. TFA leverages the World Economic Forum’s platforms and events as well as strategic communications to elevate the deforestation-free agenda in China and elsewhere.
Upscaling of private FLR investments in Latin America Latin American countries participating in the Bonn Challenge have committed themselves to ambitious FLR goals,  which make an important contribution to the achievement of their NDCs. Public funds for FLR are limited, so private investment is needed for successful implementation and the project worked directly with potential investors such as development banks, funds and intermediary institutions to this end. The project developed an FLR Impact Framework with methods and tools based on the open source approach, enabling monitoring and reporting on the environmental and social impacts of FLR projects. This framework was tested and applied on appropriate credit products as well as on a project pipeline and exemplary investments in the partner countries. A proposal for the Green Climate Fund for the most promising pilot project was also developed in cooperation with the partner country. The project was part of the IKI Corona Response Package.
Support to the Philippine Climate Change Commission on the Implementation 
of the National Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan Project The government of the Philippines resolved a climate legislative in 2009, which provides adaptation and mitigation. However, institutional capacities for the implementation of a consistent climate policy were weak and activities were not or insufficiently integrated into the planning process. The project therefore strengthened the national climate commission in development, implementation and coordination of the national climate strategy, and the national climate action plan and its integration in the planning system, e.g. applying an innovative monitoring system of effects of adaptation, local climate-compatible planning, support of the law of renewable energies, and with small-scale projects for better adaptation, mitigation and creation of carbon sinks with high possibility of duplication and multiplicator effects. The objective of the project was a better adaptation to climate change and emission reduction.
Increasing the resilience of the Amazon biome: protected areas as an integral element of climate change adaptation The project created a system of protected areas as an integral element of climate change (CC) strategies in the Amazon biome. It supported the CC adaptation component of the Amazon Conservation Vision. This increased the resilience of the Amazon biome to the long-term impacts of CC and secured its ecosystem services. The project developed regional analyses of ecosystem vulnerability to CC and an analysis of the role natural ecosystems play in CC adaptation. Data management systems and knowledge management at the transnational biome level contributed to improved information policies and decision-making processes. The project partners integrated CC adaptation measures into protected area management plans and frameworks. CC adaptation measures and planning instruments were developed in a trans-boundary pilot area for demonstration purposes. The project built the capacities for the inclusion of protected areas in policy decisions and strategies relating to CC adaptation.
Multimedia project Global Ideas - Together for Climate Protection (Phase II) The innovative multimedia project Global Ideas showcased exemplary climate protection projects in developing countries and emerging economies, reaching a worldwide audience. Short television reports documented examples of good practice that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and implement climate change adaptation measures. In this way, the reports demonstrated the importance of national and international climate policy and promoted imitation projects. The underlying message of the reports was that climate protection is feasible, affordable and profitable in all regions of the world, and is something that every individual can be involved in. They provided clear insight into all aspects of climate change in a way that makes a lasting impression. They were broadcasted internationally each week, and were backed up by other media, such as web documentation, interviews, longer documentaries, an interactive blog and other online media. In order to increase the range and for approaching directly all products were offered in four languages (German, English, Spanish, Arabic).
Permanent Office – Indo-German Energy Forum (Phase 2 – Climate Change Mitigation and Decentralised Power Generation – Indo-German Energy Forum) Since the beginning of 2016, the project provided climate and energy policy consulting services to the Indian and German partners, especially regarding the "Indo-German Climate and Renewables Alliance", which was newly launched by Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Modi. Until 2015, the project also supported the 'Indo-German Energy Forum' (IGEF) with its branch offices in New Delhi and Berlin. From there, various services were offered, such as the organization of events, the support of cooperation projects and technology transfer as well as the exchange of experiences on sustainable energy policy.
Improving Know-How for the Application of Renewable Energy Technologies The project supported expansion in the renewable energies sector by increasing knowledge about the available resources and awareness of different technologies and their application. To this end, it provided training for the project partners on relevant technologies, and conducted studies. Building on this information, the partners helped to create a political climate which is more favourable for promoting renewable energies and thereby advanced the establishment of a market for renewable energies, especially for wind and solar energy.
PARTNERSHIP FOR NET ZERO INDUSTRY: Sustainable national transformation pathways to climate neutral industry by 2050 The steel, cement and concrete account for 50% of industrial emissions and 15% of the global emissions. Decarbonizing this sector is imminent if the international community wants to stay in line with the 1.5 degree target under the Paris Agreement. However, the transition to greener production for heavy industries is a huge challenge. Particularly developing countries are burdened with ensuring industrialization and economic growth while at the same time reducing industry-related GHG emissions. The Partnership for Net Zero Industry brings together countries, financers, industries, technology providers and research institutions to tackle this challenge together in a collaborative manner through creating a better policy environment, promoting and enabling investment in decarbonization technologies, and fostering international dialogue and knowledge-sharing on experience, solutions and lessons learned.
Energy Efficient Cooling The building cooling sector in India mainly uses decentralised individual systems that have high levels of energy consumption and use climate-damaging refrigerants. The government, working together with industry, civil society institutions and research institutes, has therefore drawn up an India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Implementation of the ICAP will require conversion to more energy-efficient central systems that use natural refrigerants. A strategic roadmap for the further dissemination of these technologies will be drawn up during the first phase of the project.  Business models and framework conditions for their implementation will also be developed in parallel procedures. The second project phase helps the project partners with their applications for international funding. Thanks to the massive potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the country, the project will contribute much to the achievement of India’s NDCs – and its integrative approach can be transferred to many countries and regions.
Supporting Iran in implementation of an integrated energy efficiency market Energy is very cheap in Iran. This means energy-efficient technologies offer a very low return on investment. To create incentives for saving energy despite this situation, Iran has spent the last few years creating the legal framework necessary to establish a market for energy efficiency. This energy efficiency market aims to enable companies to increase their level of investment in energy savings by ensuring that the energy saved can be sold at a higher price than is currently possible. Various instruments are appropriate for this strategy—such as the issuing of energy saving certificates, for example. The project was helping the relevant organisations in the country to design an energy efficiency market, which can then be trialled by pilots in the field. The project focused on examining whether and how the new market mechanism can ensure a return on investment for energy efficiency.
Scaling-up Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in the Tunisian Building Sector Energy consumption in the Tunisian building sector represents 22% of consumption total, expected to increase to 35% by 2030. The project promotes the uptake of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures across the building sector by addressing barriers such as insufficient access to capital, technical and institutional capacities and low awareness, aiming to upscale this to sector transformation. Existing programmes’ financial mechanisms will be strengthened, legal/regulatory frameworks enhanced and awareness increased through communication campaigns. The project is expected to leverage about EUR 46 m in form of equity and soft loans and almost EUR 24 m of public funds through a government investment subsidy. This will result in 60 MW of additional photovoltaic (PV) capacity in the building sector and 1,076,246 tCO2 emissions avoided over the lifetime of the PV systems.
Forest Landscape Restoration with PPPs  in Asia Sustainable forest management makes a key contribution to adaptation to climate change and the conservation of biodiversity, while also offering an additional source of income for local populations. In light of this, the project initiated cooperative ventures in partner countries between the private sector and actors from local communities who use forests. The project also worked in close collaboration with local authorities. The afforestation strategy based on value chains for sustainable wood and bamboo, as well as the replacement of liquefied gas by biomass pellets. Lessons learned from the project, which were accompanied by scientific research, also helped to establish the topic of sustainable forest management as a policy issue.
Sustainable Development of Coastal Protected Forests (Wetlands) in Bac Lieu Province To improve coastal protection, the project was planting new coastal forests and regenerating existing ones in Viet Nam’s Bac Lieu Province. This included establishing conservation zones for mangrove forests, which were then managed jointly by the local community and the provincial government. At the same time, the project was generating alternative sources of income for coastal communities, which do not damage the coastal forests. This made people less dependent on the coastal forests with the result that they can use them more sustainably. The project also trained local government employees and relevant institutions in the management of coastal areas.
GNIplus Kenya has created a strong framework for national climate change mitigation measures, one which requires considerable national and international funding. The “GNIplus” project (The Global NDC Implementation Partners) provided professional, legal, technical and financial advice to the Kenyan government and private sector, helping it to implement its Climate Change Act and Action Plan. GNIplus created a framework to encourage public and private investment in projects that are technically mature, low in emissions and climate-resistant. The measures included the tracking of climate finance flows in Kenya, the integration and networking of interest groups, analyses to assess legal and political barriers, evaluating the technical feasibility and supporting demonstration project and an MRV (Measuring, Reporting and Verification) system. Governance and transparency aim at strengthening investor confidence with the help of enforceable regulations, thus enabling sustainable investment decisions.
Global Partnership for Sustainable and Resilient Landscapes (PROGREEN) Intact ecosystems are critical for both climate change mitigation and adaptation. They provide critical habitat for a rich diversity of species and essential services that sustain human livelihood. But the world’s ecosystems are under significant threat and land degradation continues to spread and threaten key ecosystems services.  The project is a global mechanism to support global goals and commitments on forests and terrestrial ecosystems conservation, restoration and sustainable use. It is designed as a multi-donor trust fund that supports countries to achieve national development goals and global commitments on climate change, biodiversity and ecosystem restoration.  The IKI contribution aims to maintain and improve ecosystem services in resilient production and conservation landscapes in Brazil. The expected outcome is the facilitation of a large-scale forest landscape restoration program of critical lands located in the larger Amazon Forest and Cerrado biomes.
NDC Support Programme The project helps countries to comply with their Paris Agreement commitments, to build institutional and technical resources and skills through technical and financial assistance for climate change mitigation, and to develop the global knowledge exchange and peer-to-peer learning for leadership and awareness raising. Policy and financing options for the implementation and mainstreaming of LEDS and mitigation activities are identified, and opportunities, costs, barriers, and risks involved in NDC solutions analysed. Countries are given specific advice on their Partnership Plans drawn up through the NDC Partnership and its Climate Action Enhancement Package (CAEP) and on the support needs identified therein, to generate impacts and learning, and the project responds directly to government requests. The project ensures that NDC implementation becomes the driving force for sustainable development, advances gender equality, the transition to carbon-free economies, and the achievement of the SDGs.
Green energy solutions for the local tourist sector in Georgia The tourism sector in Georgia is growing fast and with it the number of small and medium-sized hotels and restaurants and their energy consumption for heating and cooling is increasing. This leads to a high potential for a greenhouse gas emission reduction in tourism sector. Georgia’s Environmental Outlook (GEO) aims to spread green energy and energy efficiency solutions among small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the hospitality sector in Georgia. The IKI Small Grants project supports informed decision-making by enhancing enterprises’ knowledge about green energy and energy efficiency solutions and low-cost funding opportunities. Introducing green energy and energy efficiency solutions in this sector contributes to the reduction of emissions. At the same time, it benefits enterprises by generating free finance that can be redirected for business development and expansion. It also creates local green energy jobs, benefiting communities and visitors.
Support of the Implementation of the Paris Agreement in countries and international negotiations Support of the Implementation of the Paris Agreement in countries and international negotiations
Securing crucial biodiversity, carbon and water stores in the Congo Basin Peatlands by enabling evidence based decision making and good governance. The Lac Télé/Lac Tumba landscape is a unique ecosystem shared between both Kongos. The landscape stores enormous amounts of carbon and harbors important populations of endemic species. The project supports the governments and stakeholders to mitigate climate and development impacts on biodiversity, water and carbon. The project contributes to a biodiversity-friendly development pathway through effective integrated land-use plans, improved sustainable livelihood approaches, methods, data and tools, addressing peatland and water monitoring, the National Investment Plans, and cross-sectoral coordination. This ultimately supports the conservation and sustainable management of the peatlands. Countries benefit of South-South cooperation to chart a new pathway to the sustainable management of their peatlands, for the benefit of people, and conserving its ecosystem services. The current undeveloped status of the region offers a critical opportunity to promote evidence based land use planning and improve natural resource management.