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Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme The project provided financial support to prepare the annual reports of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) which describe the current levels of global greenhouse gas emissions and identify the growing emissions gap based on various scenarios. UNEP was thereby building on the successful predecessor publications: The Emissions Gap Report (2010), Bridging the Emissions Gap (2011) and The Emissions Gap Report 2012. These reports, each based on recognised scientific findings and published in the run-up to the annual climate change negotiations, laid out the urgency for political action while simultaneously identifying possible areas of action for closing the growing emissions gap. These reports served as key references for reporting, raising awareness and campaign work by the media, NGOs, climate change negotiators and decision-makers.
UNDP Climate Promise The flagship initiative UNDP Climate Promise helps 120 developing countries and emerging economies to enhance their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). This has led to a significant increase of mitigation and adaptation ambition ahead of COP26 in Glasgow. To continue this momentum, Germany supports the next phase of the Climate Promise moving from “pledge to impact” as a key contribution to the NDC Partnership. The aim is to implement NDCs in a way where climate targets are met while contributing towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The IKI contribution will provide technical support to 17 frontrunner countries. In addition, this project will contribute to data and knowledge generation and advocacy, including support to the 2023 Global NDC Conference.
Mobilizing the Co-Benefits of climate change mitigation through capacity building among public policy institutions [COBENEFITS] Successful climate policies depend heavily on the interest in the socio-economic, additional benefits climate protection can generate, including local value creation, jobs, health, water consumption, energy security and access to electricity. The project strengthened the ability of the partner countries’ stakeholders to advise ministries on these additional, socio-economic benefits. Together with national knowledge partners, the project therefore pointed out the additional benefits of national climate change mitigation strategies, with particular emphasis on renewable electricity production. Identified potential was linked to these mitigation strategies in the partner countries, enabling mutual learning between politics, science and multipliers with the ultimate aim of implementing the additional benefits. Communicating this approach also helped to push ahead with the effective implementation of the NDC and to realise planned increases in ambition.
Ecosystem-Based Adaptation to Climate Change in the Magdalena River Basin The project supported the Colombian government in the development of a planning framework to design and implement a cost-effective, climate-resilient management plan for the Magdalena River Basin in order to reduce flood risks and provide for economic growth while sustaining a healthy river and accounting for climate changes. Around 80 % of Colombian residents are living in the Magdalena River Basin and 80% of GDP is produced there. The partnership mapped biodiversity, ecosystem services and land use, and develops watershed models for two pilot watersheds in order to better understand the hydrologic regime. The project developed proposed climate adaptation strategies to reduce climate impacts. Involvement of local stakeholders was key, in order to provide broad benefits and buy-in, and include land management options to preserve vital ecosystem services that society needs to buffer the impacts of climate change.
EcoZones: Piloting an approach for co-designing, scaling and replicating inclusive climate action at the neighbourhood level Given their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and their vulnerability to the effects of climate change, cities are a fundamental actor in the fight against its impacts. Yet, community awareness and engagement is often disregarded in these processes. This project focuses on the execution of pilot projects in two vulnerable neighbourhoods in medium-size Mexican cities with the aim of demonstrating the feasibility of low-cost, inclusive and easily replicable low-carbon and resilient urban solutions. The project will address thhis from an intersectoral perspective, allowing a bottom-up approach in the assessment, design and execution of identified solutions using a mapping tool and a methodological framework. A capacity building and dissemination strategy will enable local authorities and grass-roots organizations to replicate the approach independently, using the project’s resulting products.
Insurance for agricultural microloans for climate change adaptation This project established a market for innovative insurance products that farmers could use to safeguard against the impact of extreme climate events, thus enabling them to adapt to climate change in the long term. Those insurance products were based on climate and damage data collected over several years. The data could be used to calculate in advance the probability of extreme climate events occurring and the scale of damage expected. This means, farmers received much-needed financial help on time to prepare for the forthcoming climate event.
Reform of the Electricity Sector to support Climate Policy in Grenada (G-RESCP) The aim of this project was to support the island state of Grenada in reaching its ambitious climate policy goals. The national electricity market  opened up to competition and renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) was promoted. To achieve this, the Grenadian government has been supported in revising and amending legal principles, started a dialog process with the main electricity supplier, developed a road map for greater use of RE and EE, and established an exchange platform for investors in RE and EE areas. This approach can potentially point the way forward for other regions. Alongside the reduction of direct greenhouse-gas emissions, this project reduced dependency on oil imports and consequently the burden on the government budget, the population and the private sector. EE measures and 'green marketing' helped strengthen the tourism, agriculture and light industry sectors, and created jobs.
Energy Strategies of Kazakhstan – chances for an energy efficient development path Kazakhstan has great potential for implementing climate protection measures, especially by increasing energy efficiency and providing renewable energy. The German Energy Agency was supported in this project to prepare and hold an international conference in Kazakhstan in September 2008. The conference dealt with questions concerning the development of energy consumption in Kazakhstan and the future energy supply structures in the country. One focus has been the future transformation of the power sector.
REDD - Forest Conservation in Pacific Island countries II Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are preparing for the international UNFCCC mechanism for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+). The Pacific island states need support in the capacities to protect and conserve their forests despite the great importance of these ecosystems for the population. This project will support these countries to implement their REDD+ strategies as well as reduce, measure and report forestry sector GHG emissions in accordance with international standards by 2020. Local sample projects inform the national REDD+ processes and demonstrate, e.g. through sustainable management and restoration of forest ecosystems, a variety of additional benefits such as improved income opportunities, resilience to impacts of climate change and biodiversity conservation. The resulting regional capacity building in the forestry sector will also benefit other small island states in the Pacific.
Piloting Multiple-Benefit Investment Packages through forest/landscape restoration and REDD+ in Rwanda for scaling up in Africa Rwanda is a very densely populated country in which forest loss, soil erosion and a decline in biological diversity represent significant threats to sustainable development. The project funded forest and landscape restoration by bringing local governments and the private sector together to work on the development of innovative investment packages, which were deployed in the field and the results further disseminated. Relevant standards in the field of forest and landscape restoration and REDD+ were applied here, and the right conditions for investments in this field were also created. The packages were designed to produce positive social, economic and ecological effects and include measures that cut emissions while also providing many other benefits. This ensures products are attractive for the local and international private sector, simultaneously benefit the population and promote the assumption of responsibility by the partner government.
Ambition leaders: Support for AILAC countries in the UNFCCC negotiations Latin America and the Caribbean are particularly affected by the consequences of climate change. The project supported the delegations of the Independent Alliance of Latin America and the Caribbean (AILAC) during and between climate negotiations, by providing technical advice and carrying out logistical tasks. To this end, it is setting up a reliable and efficient structure for the delegations that analyses and prepares complex issues, develops negotiation strategies, establishes effective communication structures and offers negotiation training courses. This improved the ability of the AILAC negotiators to develop strong positions on complex issues and bring them to the negotiations in a strategic manner. In this way, the AILAC is actively contributing to the development of ambitious mechanisms for climate protection and adaptation to the consequences of climate change within the framework of the negotiations under the UNFCCC.
Applying seasonal climate forecasting and innovative insurance solutions to climate risk management in the agriculture sector in Southeast Asia Countries in South East Asia are increasingly exposed to extreme weather events. The project therefore develops robust climate risk management systems and insurance products to protect coffee, sugar, rice, cassava and pasture farming from the physical and financial consequences of climate change, thereby supporting smallholders and enterprises along the value chain. It also supports the responsible ministries in developing knowledge-based adaptation and risk management strategies. Stakeholder workshops and socio-economic surveys help to identify the greatest risks posed by climate change and to identify key factors and any barriers to adaptation measures. Adaptation measures are also supported by seasonal climate forecasts. The risk management systems of the partner countries will be improved by using e.g. index-based insurance products and climate-intelligent, risk management tools and models.
Scaling agroforestry for holistic climate resilience-building in rural Tanzania (SCARF) Numerous projects across the globe have supported the identification and implementation of good agricultural practices to advance climate change adaptation. Yet, few manage to sustain the positive effects after the project period. The SCARF-project will address the root-causes of non-adoption of agricultural good practices. The goal is to promote long-term resilience of smallholder farmers in rural Tanzania. Based on an innovative combination of scientific climate impact and adaptation assess-ments, participatory tools and implementation activities, agroforestry measures will be selected, ana-lysed, co-designed, implemented and scaled up. The systemic nature of agroforestry and its various environmental and socio-economic benefits make it a particularly promising climate change adaptation strategy. The project aims to understand and foster conditions that lead to the upscaling of agrofor-estry in both time and space.
RZD Energy Efficiency Programme The project supported Russian Railways (RZD) in implementing a company-wide energy-saving project. Russian Railways is the country’s largest employer and carries about 1.3 billion passengers each year. It implemented a process of modernisation with the aim of lowering costs, improving the quality of its services and introducing environmental protection measures across the board. This included analysing the energy-saving potential of railway stations and other building stock and providing employee training. Knowledge transfer for staff in relevant posts at major railway hubs such as Moscow, Murmansk and Sochi made it possible in future to identify energy efficiency projects and evaluate and select technical solutions locally.
Be0Gas: Conversion from firewood to biogas Laikipia County is predominantly inhabited by the Maasai community. The collection of firewood for domestic use is one of the main traditional activities. 85.8 per cent of households use firewood as the main type of cooking fuel and 30 per cent rely on firewood as the main type of lighting fuel.  The  project in replaces firewood with biogas as a sustainable cooking fuel for the Maasai community. It targets 70 households and promotes emissions reduction, forest conservation, and biodiversity. The initiative includes the installation of biogas systems, training in climate-smart agriculture, and the use of the invasive species Opuntia Stricta for biogas production. The project emphasises permaculture principles and community involvement through local action plans. Collaboration with local authorities ensures institutional sustainability. The aim is to improve health, security and livelihoods of the target population while preserving the environment.
Energy Performance Contracting for Residential Retrofitting in Ulaanbaatar City Heat loss in precast buildings contribute to Mongolia’s high greenhouse gas (GHG) emission per capita. Precast buildings represent 30% of the building stock in Ulaanbaatar. In winter, with temperatures below -40°C, energy losses in such buildings increase the need for heating and affect the quality of life. Few actions address residential buildings so far. Solutions for retrofitting the existing building stock could be a showcase for other countries with similar challenges. This Project of the Mitigation Action Facility aims to break the financing deadlock by: 1) Delivering energy efficient retrofitting of 375 residential building blocks; 2) Initiating energy performance contracting for retrofitting with different financial support mechanisms and the introduction of a programme that functions like a feed-in tariff for energy saving; 3) Awareness raising, capacity building and policy advice, e.g. on a heat tariff reform.
Climate protection through low carbon projects in the city network of the province Jiangsu The project supported the Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission in drafting holistic energy strategies adapted to the requirements of cities and industry sectors. It focused on providing advice on integrated, innovative energy systems, especially in terms of energy streams and materials flows, increased energy efficiency and renewable energies. The project enabled German expertise to be shared and promotes skills development for energy management teams. The introduction of innovative energy systems in Jiangsu contributed to China's climate change and urbanization objectives. In the medium term, it lead to the realignment of economic structures and have a positive impact on employment, training, productivity and quality of life. The aim was to establish a low-carbon economy in Jiangsu Province by introducing new energy concepts and a circular economy. Also under debate is a cap on CO2 emissions up to 2030.
Sino-German Climate Partnership and Cooperation on Renewable Energies The aim of the project was to promote bilateral dialogue with China on climate protection and the transformation to a low-carbon economy. It was the continuation of a previous project and provided support to the bilateral climate working group led by the NDRC and BMU. The policy dialogue was underpinned by a range of measures such as training activities and policy advising on issues agreed upon within the climate working group. In addition, the project was supplemented by a specific dialogue on decentralised energy production and supply based on renewable energies (RES). The aim was to improve the legal and institutional framework for decentralised RES and to support their use in Chinese cities. German industry, municipal representatives and other key players from Germany have been integrated into the project’s implementation process. In addition, the project promoted greater involvement by China in the international dialogue on renewable energies (e.g. within the context of IRENA).
EEPBIP – Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings and Infrastructure Programme South Africa aims at catalysing energy efficient (EE) transformation in public sector buildings and infrastructure like street lighting, traffic lights, water supply and wastewater treatment. A comprehensive national framework is established for policy and market transformation. The Project supports this by using the procurement potential of the public sector to strengthen the market for Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) as agents for EE investment. It improves access to financial services for ESCOs through the banking sector by establishing a guarantee fund and incorporates already existing expertise in identifying EE potentials in public buildings and infrastucture into which ESCO investment is invited. It uses the funding of the Mitigation Action Facility to mobilise public and private sector investments in a 1:4.5 ratio over 5 years. It contributes to coordination among national departments and with local government, leading to a mitigation of 3,123 ktCO2 after 5 years.
Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA) The project supports the implementation of pathways towards an environmentally sustainable, climate-change resilient, low-carbon economy and just society.  At the national level, the project supports the multi-level stakeholder dialogue set up by the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) on Just Transition, ensuring an inclusive and results-oriented process. At regional level, the project assists the Mpumalanga provincial government in formulating a concrete, sustainable and just green economy transition plan for a diversified regional economy, which covers skills pathway development and finance mechanisms. At the local level, the project implements the plan, pilots and scales up in selected municipalities of Mpumalanga and private sector action is incentivised.  Furthermore, mine rehabilitation is addressed with a focus on mine water treatment through research, policy implementation and community engagement. Lessons learnt are fed back into the dialogue process.
Catalyzing private sector commitment to implement the Bonn Challenge – a platform for success To achieve the goals of the Bonn Challenge, additional investment is required from the private sector. The project is therefore helping companies integrate forest and landscape restoration (FLR) into supply chains relevant for forests while also promoting the FLR approach. The project is identifying methods, costs and benefits for this integration, and the results will be used to develop business models that illustrate the economic, social and ecological benefits that FLR has to offer. FLR is also being analysed in terms of its significance for the obligations needing to be met by the public and private sectors for zero net deforestation (ZND). Companies will be supported in their FLR and ZND activities by a knowledge community focusing on FLR in supply chains, which the project has set up based on business models and other experience with key private sector actors. A guideline to inform company initiatives and policymakers has also been produced.
Supporting the institutionalisation and practical implementation of climate research capacities The Indian Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) plans to establish a National Institute for Climate Change Studies and Action (NICCSA) to enhance collaboration between science, policy and business on climate change. In the run-up to the establishment, the project will support the MoEFCC in institutionalising and practically implementing climate research knowledge and competencies. Future tasks will be distributed among various academic institutions (as necessary) and coordinated by the project. The project has succeeded in attracting an internationally recognised partner, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), which will work with Indian academic institutions to conduct studies on current issues in climate science and practice in India.
Energy Transition Mechanism Partnership Trust Fund (ETMPTF) The Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) is a regional, transformative program that seeks to use concessional and market-based funds to retire existing coal-fired power plants on an accelerated schedule and replace them with clean power. ETM is one component of a larger set of initiatives both domestic and multilateral, including the Indonesia ETM Country Platform and Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), respectively, that aims to help Asia and the Pacific mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, such as extreme sea level rise and destructive weather events.
Climate change adaptation through biodiversity promotion in Bac Lieu Province, Viet Nam In the context of climate change, the southern coastal region of Viet Nam is one of the globally most at-risk areas. The purpose of the project was to increase the protective effect of coastal forests through the sustainable use of resources and biodiversity promotion. To this end, the relevant government agencies were enabled to tailor their land-use planning to the probable consequences of climate change. The elaboration of adapted management strategies in agriculture and aquaculture contributed to securing livelihoods of the coastal population. A broad-based awareness-raising campaign through environmental education programmes at schools, combined with the secure establishment of the two focal areas ‘biodiversity promotion’ and ‘climate change adaptation’ in the planning and administrative procedures for coastal zone management at provincial level, had innovative character for the region.
From Climate Research to Action under Multilevel Governance: Building Knowledge and Capacity at Landscape Scale The overall goal was to ensure REDD+ policymakers and practitioners in target countries make decisions informed by science-based knowledge, information, analysis and tools to contribute to effective and efficient reduction of carbon emissions with equitable impacts and poverty reduction, biodiversity and livelihoods co-benefits. As a complement to CIFOR's Global Comparative Study on REDD+ at national and project levels, the project focused on REDD+ at the landscape level. Policy lessons were generated from high quality research on multilevel governance and land use decisions and carbon trade-offs at landscape levels. The emphasis on multiple governance levels and on landscapes - where policy met practice on the ground - addressed existing gaps in science that had to be addressed to guide and inform the implementation of REDD+, low carbon strategies and related adaptation options to support to multiple decision-making arenas.
Sustainable Forest Management The project helped state agencies and local communities to manage selected forest areas sustainably. The project partners were carrying out afforestation measures in mountain regions and drylands, working with forest users to develop and implement local management plans. The project was also advising the forestry administration on establishing viable organisational structures and training technical personnel in setting up and operating a monitoring system for greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation.