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Clean captive installations for industrial clients in Sub-Sahara Africa In sub-Saharan Africa, the manufacturing sector is often faced with the challenge of securing a cheap and reliable source of electricity. Backup diesel generators are in widespread use. This project is trialling business models for renewables for industrial clients. Renewable energy sources that can replace fossil backup systems operate independently of feed-in tariffs and are cheaper than owned fossil generation. As a result, they are beneficial to manufacturers and utility companies alike. The project is using pilot installations to demonstrate the economic viability of these systems. In each target country, the project supports companies in their efforts to develop renewable energy projects at industrial sites and introduces replicable business models. Figures for plant power generation are published so as to increase transparency while reducing assumptions about investment risks. Business models are fully documented and toolkits are provided to encourage take-up by other companies.
Sino-German Urbanisation Partnership The Sino-German Urbanisation Partnership formed the basis for the cooperation of both nations towards urbanisation that is more integrated, more sustainable and better for the climate, and emphasised the key role of cities in achieving climate action targets. The project supported bilateral policy dialogue in the form of an inter-ministerial working group, and applied knowledge sharing between multiple cities and expert support with the aim of improving knowledge and skillsets for integrated, sustainable and climate-neutral urban development. The project also disseminated project materials at national, subnational and local level in order to ensure their incorporation into relevant policy and expert networks. This integrated project approach helped to intensify dialogue between the two countries, while also highlighting approaches for the effective reduction of CO2 emissions and an increase in the quality of life for urban populations.
Protecting the Orinoco river basin in Colombia through the integration of ecosystem services into regional development planning - TEEB The complex ecosystem of the Orinoco river landscape is still largely untouched. It offers a unique biodiversity and provides key ecosystem services for the population of Colombia. The rapidly spreading agro-industrial production does not yet consider the value of the ecosystem services sufficiently – and this endangers the ecological stability of the region. The project strengthened the resources and competencies of key stakeholders in the assessment of ecosystem services. This should enable decision-makers to recognize the value of ecosystem services and to integrate it into regional development planning. In this way, the project also contributed to the implementation of the National Biodiversity Policy, the Aichi 2020 Targets and the National Adaptation Plan (NAP).
Support Programme on Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture through NDCs and National Adaptation Plans (SCALA) With climate change threatening the agriculture sectors, livelihoods and food security, there is an urgent need for scaled action to cope with climate-related impacts. In response to that, SCALA supports 12 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to both build adaptive capacity and to implement low emission priorities in agriculture and land use. The programme uses a multi-stakeholder approach, harnessing strong engagement from the private sector and key national institutions. National activities focus on strengthening policies, appraising and adopting innovative approaches, as well as removing key barriers related to information gaps, governance, finance, gender mainstreaming and integrated monitoring and reporting. The ultimate goal is for countries to turn agricultural related priorities laid out in their National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) into action.
Cooling Program for Southern Africa The number of air conditioners (ACs) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region will increase from 5.4 million to around 17.7 million by 2030. Climate and energy plans of the SADC members call for greenhouse gas emission reductions and energy efficiency improvements in the cooling sector. High costs and the inaccessibility of ACs using natural refrigerants with ultra-low global warming potential are major obstacles to a sustainable transformation of the sector. The project prepares framework conditions of an AC replacement programme in its partner countries and makes it operational by the end of the project. Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) as well as energy labels for ACs will be established, an AC replacement programme introducing natural refrigerants will be operational and a sustainable financing instrument will be implemented, which considers carbon finance provided under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Climate Protection and Renewable Energies as an Opportunity for Technology and Knowledge Transfer to Benefit the Economy, Political Sphere and Civil Society in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia The project fostered dialogue between stakeholders from the private sector, government and civil society by providing training in climate policy to staff from non-governmental organisations and local and national authorities, and networking them with each other. In this way, the stakeholders were able to identify sustainable energy solutions for the regions and countries and then provided impetus for legislative initiatives and implementation measures. In the context of climate negotiations a further aim was to define the core issues specific to each country and agree on common transnational positions.
Placing Integrated Experts with Priority Partners of BMU in Developing and Newly Industrialising Countries in Order to Build Capacity in Relation to Climate-Relevant Issues Eight experts were sent by CIM to partner institutions in various countries worldwide as part of this project (CHL, COL, KAZ, MDV, MEX, UGA, VNM). The so-called 'integrated experts' developed knowledge on climate-relevant topics in the institutions. Through local employment contracts, they were closely integrated into the structures of the partner organisation. The experts worked directly with the local employees in the countries, provided them with further training and shared their technical and methodological knowledge as well as their contacts to international stakeholders.
Jackfruit - Exotic Species Control through Productive Sustainable   Management The Atlantic Forest is a biodiversity hotspot that extends along the entire coastline of Brazil. The exotic jackfruit tree has massively spread throughout the region and control programs failed to stop its expansion. The IKI Small Grants project designs a prototype for the management of the jackfruit tree. It proposes a paradigm shift: instead of considering it as an invasive species that must be eradicated, it proposes a non-aggressive and non-toxic management. It aims at agroforestry production that is economically viable for small holder famers in the region. To do so, the project removes unripe fruits and uses them for commercialisation. A social enterprise that produces a line of jackfruit-based food products is incubated. The products can be used in a variety of culinary dishes, especially to replace meat in vegetarian cooking. Moreover, the project establishes agroforestry systems with Jackfruit species mixed with other native trees.
Contribution for accelerating the implementation of REDD+ in Africa Forest conservation, the restoration of degraded forests and the reforestation of formerly forested areas are important measures to counteract the greenhouse gas emissions released by deforestation. REDD+ is intended to create incentives for forest conservation through financial transfers from the global North to the South. The project is a trust fund for the acceleration of REDD+ in Africa. It supports the improved development of REDD+ strategies, policies, investment programs and projects in African countries as part of their low-carbon development strategies. In addition, the main financing gaps for the implementation of REDD+ and forestry development in African countries are to be accelerated and bridged.
Integration of Renewable Energies into the Indian Electricity System (I-RE) Despite ambitious targets, the development of renewable energies in India has so far fallen short of the government’s expectations. Decentralized photovoltaic (PV) installations, especially on roofs, have a particularly high potential in the solar electricity generation sector. The project combined climate and energy policies, particularly in urban development. It has supported key climate and energy policy stakeholders (mainly distribution network operators) in the transition to a low-emission energy sector with the aim of achieving the national climate targets and NDC s. The project also developed framework conditions for a decentralised PV energy supply, demonstrating its feasibility by means of a prototype. In addition, the economic and technical advantages of a rapid expansion have clearly been shown, and recommendations to support the expansion of PV rooftop installations have been developed and implemented together with pilot cities in the Indian Smart Cities Programme.
Strengthening transparency, accountability, anticorruption and public oversight in climate finance governance In six countries (Bangladesh, Dominican Republic, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico and Peru) as well as globally the project made a contribution in order to improve control of international climate funding on a pilot basis. To that end, it promoted transparency, responsibility, integrity and anti-corruption measures within the climate finance governance at national and global level. Stakeholders in civil society, government and the private sector were enabled to play a stronger role in the development, implementation and management of climate finance policy. Cross-cutting working groups, online trainings, workshops and an online platform fostered networking among the stakeholders.
Preliminary Study: Piloting multiple-benefit investment "Packages through forest/landscape restoration and REDD+ in Rwanda for scaling up in Central- an West Africa Preliminary Study: Paving the way for future financial participation in the REDD+ mechanism is a vital step in the global development process. This study  brought local public and private sector players  together to construct, test and promote creative REDD+ investment “packages” through implementation of forest and landscape restoration, based on the integration of relevant REDD+ standards and the creation of favourable investment conditions. These packages were designed to bring multiple social, economic and ecological benefits including but also beyond carbon, and were attractive to local and international private sector investors, with benefits for communities and national ownership. This approach was piloted after the study in two landscapes in Ruanda through the project 15_III_58_RWA_A_Benefit Investment Packages to provide a model for scaling up to other landscapes, countries, the regional level and into international policy.
Invasive riparian species control and forest landscape restoration leveraging private engagement In the south of the Western Cape of South Africa, preserving natural Afromontane Forest patches is a paramount concern. Amid this landscape, the Grootvadersbosch Forest stands strong, spanning 430 hectares as the region's largest forest patch. Yet, beyond its borders, fragmented forest patches dot the agricultural expanse. Modernity is coming dangerously close to these ecosystems from several sides: through the steady expansion of agriculture, the spread of invasive alien plants, and through changing fire patterns due to climate change and land use. Since 2014, over 55 kilometres of riparian land has been cleared of invasive vegetation, revealing a glimmer of hope. Nevertheless, the project is poised for active restoration, an endeavour to rejuvenate the forests' vitality. These forthcoming steps, coupled with dedicated invasive alien vegetation control, will bolster the fragmented forest patches.
Energy Efficiency Action Plan for the Kho Khao Holiday Island The project has been providing support in reducing CO2 emissions from hotels on the island of Kho Khao in Thailand. To achieve this, it developed energy-saving recommendations for hotels, promoted the installation of solar thermal systems for water heating and prepared a feasibility study on a decentralised power supply for the island. As an accompanying measure, training courses were conducted in the region.
Strengthening community based forest management to protect the Da Bac' Forests in Viet Nam Due to its location in the highlands, the Da Bac District in Viet Nam is vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change, particularly extreme weather events. This IKI Small Grants project aims to counteract the negative impacts of climate change in the region by developing and applying a partnership mechanism for effective forest management in Da Bac District. It empowers local communities, especially ethnic minorities, and other stakeholders, to directly coordinate forest management in the region.
Promotion of Electric Vehicles in Cabo Verde The Government of Cabo Verde identified the promotion of electric vehicles (EV) as one of the main activities that are required for reducing the road transport-related greenhouse has (GHG) emissions as well as local air pollution and noise. The objective of the project is to support the Government in further developing and implementing its strategy for the promotion of EVs. An Electric Mobility Facility (EMF) will facilitate investments into electric cars and buses, as well as charging stations, primarily through rebates. The budget of the project is EUR 7,186,646, out of which 56% are allocated to the EMF. The funds will leverage contributions from Cabo Verde of EUR 5.4 million, as well as public and private investment in EVs and charging stations of approx. EUR 12.3 million. The direct emission savings over the lifetime of the technology are expected to amount to 19,890 tCO2e, along with the generation of considerable co-benefits, including reduced air pollution and noise.
Viet Nam Nature-based Solutions for Adaptation in Agriculture through Private Sector Transformation (VN-ADAPT) Programme With much of its population reliant on agriculture, Viet Nam is highly vulnerable to climate change. ‘Nature-based solutions’ (NbS) can be suitable and cost-effective adaptation options. This project takes an innovative approach by focussing on market-based solutions and development of inclusive value-chains in partnership with the private sector. By partnering with a range of companies the project will accelerate the adoption of these solutions by farmers and cooperatives in their supply chains. Underlying barriers will be addressed, including better data and evidence, stronger public-private dialogues, enhanced institutional capacity and a more supportive policy and enabling environment for NbS for adaptation. A network of banks and impact investors will be supported to invest in and lend to households and companies needing finance, and the project will mobilise more investment by influencing design of forthcoming development loans and blended finance facilities.
ICT4 Resilience to climate change in Gran Chaco In the Gran Chaco region, high deforestation rates and the effects of climate change are increasingly challenging the livelihoods of the 7.5 million inhabitants. Smallholder farmers are threatened by significant agricultural production losses due to water scarcity, flash floods, and soil erosion.
This IKI Small Grants project supports around 1.000 families in eight provinces in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay to strengthen their resilience and better adapt to the impacts of climate change. Each family participates in technical field trainings on agroforestry, water conservation and -harvesting. The project also develops a mobile app “Kokue” containing a climate warning system that will help farmers to share local knowledge and experiences and make informed decisions.
Support for SDG Review and Implementation Processes (SDG-RI) In 2015, international community set itself an ambitious plan for sustainable development with the 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To achieve the goals, policy programmes need to be developed that span across different sectors and industries, impact on all levels of government, and have broad societal support. The project therefore strengthens national review, dialogue, and implementation processes on the 2030 Agenda/SDGs, paying special attention to synergies with national strategy processes on environment, biodiversity, and climate. To this end, it supports learning and diffusion processes in global networks/partnerships, provides conceptual work (studies, analyses) on the implementation and strengthening of synergies (SDG-Helpdesk) and offers specific advice on integrated policy approaches for selected partner countries (China, Colombia, Indonesia) so that effective Agenda implementation can progress.
SHIFT - Shifting Investment Flows Towards Green Transformation SHIFT is a joint program of six organizations that aims to accelerate the deployment of green and climate friendly technologies and practices to support Viet Nam achieve net zero emissions by 2050. To this end, the program will enhance know-how and capacities of relevant public and private stakeholders in the areas of green finance and energy transition. The outcome of the program is to improve green policy and finance frameworks for enhanced climate action in Viet Nam, especially in the energy sector. It addresses both supply and demand aspects of green investment, creating a positive feedback loop that will drive the transition towards a green and climate friendly economy. Five outputs will support the green finance framework, improve policies for the energy transition, supply green financial products through financial institutions, trigger demand by the private sector, particularly SMEs, and disseminate knowledge and raise awareness of a broader set of stakeholders.
Empowering female fish workers for participatory coastal management in Tanzania The coastal zones of Tanga and Coast Regions in Tanzania are characterised by mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs. Intensified migration to coastal areas and illegal and destructive fishing practices contribute to biodiversity loss. The IKI Small Grants project empowers coastal communities to become effective stewards of marine biodiversity and secure their own well-being and prosperity. To do so, it trains 160 female fish workers in marine biodiversity conservation and supports them in mobilizing key actors (councillors, leaders, youth) to take action against threats to biodiversity. For the entire project duration of two years, female fish workers join a mentoring program to become local leaders and biodiversity champions.
Onfarm conservation of the declining plant species in Mayuge destrict Farmers in the Mayuge district of Uganda are increasingly relying on monoculture sugarcane cultivation that depend on adapted plant species. Monocultural farming systems reduce plant diversity and threaten native plant species. To counteract, the IKI Small Grants project has strengthened the conservation of declining native plants through natural resource management for 250 households. The project identified and documented threatened native plants and prioritised them for propagation using improved agricultural practices. Smallholder farmers have been supported to establish community seed banks, tree nurseries, and backyard gardens, cultivating indigenous plants. In addition, the project improved the availability, accessibility, and sustainable use of these plants by promoting their use through radio posts and print campaigns. A dialogue with communal policy makers has been initiated to formulate on-farm biodiversity conservation ordinances and to politically anchor project interventions.
Operationalizing the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership The project supports the design of the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership, which works to achieve the targets of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity. It provides technical, financial and policy support to member countries to accelerate and scale up the implementation of their National Biodiversity Strategies and Biodiversity Action Plans (NBSAPs). In doing so, the project always promotes whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches in close coordination with the many other ongoing and emerging initiatives in this field. This includes matchmaking between the need and supply of funding for biodiversity conservation measures, as well as providing direct technical and financial support on the ground.
Innovative development planning integrating adaptation to climate change in Mali This project built competencies for climate change adaptation among national and local decision-makers. This enabled them to identify appropriate, effective measures, integrate them into decentralised development planning, and carry them out. To achieve this, the project offered basic and further training in the field of climate change and adaptation, and established a platform for sharing experience. The project partners helped the regional authorities to implement concrete adaptation measures and presented the outcomes and experiences of the project at national, international and regional forums and conferences. In addition, they lobbied to raise awareness on the need for adaptation measures, identifyied financing mechanisms at a decentralised level and developed innovative methods and tools for integrating adaptation measures into decentralised development strategies.
Climate Risk Adaptation and Insurance in the Caribbean (CRAIC) Climate risk insurance has gained importance as part of climate risk management for securing livelihoods, especially in countries that were increasingly exposed to extreme weather events. In selected countries in the Caribbean, the project therefore deepened the dissemination of these insurances and expanded the availability of the Livelihood Protection Policy to other countries. It also helped to increase the number of insurance providers. The target groups were primarily population groups that were strongly affected by climate change. At the same time, climate risk insurance was integrated more strongly into national disaster management policies. The implementing partner CCRIF was an insurance pool set up by CARICOM states to insure themselves against natural disasters. In addition, the project has also been involved in regional and international climate policy processes and negotiation formats, such as COP conferences.
Living Landscapes - Securing ecological connectivity of high conservation value areas in Bhutan In southwestern Bhutan special biodiversity and ecosystem services worthy of protection exist (High Conservation Value Areas), which are, however, without any formal protection status. For their long-term protection at national, regional and local level, they should be considered as an integral part of comprehensive land use planning as well as in management plans of the District Forestry Offices. In addition to building up knowledge and capacities within the forest administrations, the project also provides them with technical equipment to monitor and implement the management plans. It also supports local communities in reducing human-wildlife-conflicts, securing water resources and developing business plans to generate additional income. The development of guidelines, pilot projects and the exchange of experience between districts and authorities are intended to enable multiplier effects in other landscapes and districts.