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Industrial Solar Cooling in Jordan As part of a sectoral mitigation strategy, this project layed the foundations for largely CO2-free air conditioning and refrigeration based on solar energy. To this end, it established partnerships between German and Jordan companies and institutes involved in cooling machines. The demonstration project was able to set new energy efficiency standards, thus saving around 20,000 tonnes of CO2, assuming systems have a 30-year life cycle. This roughly corresponded to the average annual CO2 emissions of 5,500 Jordanian citizens. These standards were fed into a sectoral approach for designing climate-friendly strategies and regulations for Jordan's air conditioning sector.
Climate-neutral alternative fuels Brazil has huge potential in terms of renewable energies – and a rapidly increasing demand for fuel. The project developed an international reference model for the production and application of climate-neutral fuels, which are produced using wind and solar energy and used in aviation and other transport segments – the electric mobility segment, however, was not included. Fuels were produced and used in a pilot project to prove their feasibility and economic efficiency. The experience gained was systematised and introduced into the international debate on transport sector decarbonisation.
Climate-Resilient Eastern Caribbean Marine Managed Areas Network (ECMMAN) The project established a climate-resilient Eastern Caribbean Marine Managed Areas Network (ECMMAN) in cooperation with six countries. The protection given to the designated areas ensures that sensitive marine ecosystems remain intact and are thus better able to withstand the stresses of climate change. Activities included enlarging and improving existing marine protected areas, promoting active involvement of the local population, and improving data and information systems as well as the network's financial and institutional sustainability. These resulted in implementation of key elements of the Strategic Plan for the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The new Marine Conservation Corridor helps to preserve biodiversity, protect the livelihoods of the population, promote food security and sustainable tourism, and reduce the vulnerability of coastal communities to the risks of climate change.
City Climate Finance Gap Fund I - World Bank 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.
Development of a climate change mitigation strategy of Azerbaijan's oil and gas company SOCAR The project supported Azerbaijan’s largest oil and gas company SOCAR in developing and implementing a voluntary climate change mitigation strategy with the aim of encouraging other companies in the Caspian region to follow suit. A range of different possibilities for the company to put internal measures in place to reduce emissions were examined and an analysis of the potential for energy efficiency and renewable energy was carried out. This included concrete measures with binding target indicators to reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions between 2015 and 2020 in the oil and natural gas production, processing and transportation sectors. The project was compiling a catalogue of measures that would include specific recommendations to management for action on implementing a voluntary internal emissions trading scheme.
Development of a CO2 baseline, monitoring and capacity building for REDD to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in Thailand The project wanted to create a map, which would have used the carboncontent in Thai forests as a baseline, and it intended to compile a web-based databaseto accompany it. The Thai government could have used the data as a solidscientific foundation for planning measures to reduce emissions fromdeforestation and forest degradation (REDD+). The project also wanted toestablish a transparent carbon monitoring system (REDDLite). The data wassupposed to be linked with and made visible through the Google Earth internetplatform. This would have demonstrated how forest analyses and newly developed monitoringsoftware may be combined and used to create emission maps. The project wantedto train the forest and national park authorities to use the monitoring system.The Thai authorities also would have tested new REDD+ financing mechanisms in aregional pilot project. The project ought to have shared results andexperiences in regional workshops with the neighboring countries Laos, Cambodiaand Vietnam so that they could have been used in other areas throughout theregion.
Latin American Climate Asset Disclosure Initiative (LACADI) The Latin American Climate Asset Disclosure Initiative (LACADI) aims at contributing to making financial flows consistent with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, as mandated in its article 2.1.c. In this way, the financial sector fosters a resilient transition to a carbon neutral economy. LACADI will build the capacity of institutional investors to include climate change as a core variable in investment decision-making and climate-financial risks management in Latin America. From Transforma's experience gained at implementing the Colombian Climate Assets Initiative (CCADI), it will implement LACADI with Libélula in Perú and ICM in Mexico. The consortium will implement the Initiative by focusing on bringing close support to institutional investors and promoting a public-private dialogue that helps develop the regulatory and public policy framework to accelerate climate transition in each country and the Latin American region.
Sino-German climate partnership - Phase III With its nationally determined contributions (NDCs), China has committed to achieving its CO2-emissions target and a transformation to a climate-friendly economy by 2030. The project contributed to the achievement of China’s NDCs by supporting the partners in setting up a holistic climate protection system that drove the transition to a sustainable energy system based on energy efficiency and renewable energies, and promoted the transition to a “low carbon economy”. The project supported the bilateral policy dialogue between BMU and the Chinese Ministry of the Environment and Ecology (MEE) and the mutual sharing of experience through targeted consultation. Activities at local level strengthened capacities for the effective implementation of integrated climate protection approaches. Cooperation topics derived from the dialogue (e.g. South-South cooperation) were also prepared for IKI portfolio development.
Sustainable climate finance for the preservation of biodiversity – BIOCLIM finance The project contributes to biodiversity conservation and climate protection by addressing local drivers of biodiversity loss, land and forest degradation in the Casamance region. The project is combining capacity building of civil society organisations through support to local planning with access to finance with a strong focus on access for the local private sector through new locally responsive models and mechanisms. The project includes two approaches, combining pilot activities with capacity building elements aimed in part at building the capacity of local actors to plan with implement resilience building activities. It is sharing the pilot experiences with other national and regional CSOs, institutional financial partners and local private sector actors.
Climate Protection Programme in Support of the South African Department of Environmental Affairs – DEA II The project supported South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) in implementing the ‘National Climate Change Response White Paper’, which was adopted in 2011. A particular focus at this point was on mainstreaming climate policy regulations into other thematic areas and programmes, developing implementation plans for greenhouse gas reduction and adaptation within key sectors such as agriculture and energy, and building up the national system for monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV). In addition, knowledge management and public relations work were promoted. Special emphasis was placed on pilot activities within a national approach to implementing appropriate mitigation actions (NAMA). Furthermore, South Africa was positioned as a climate policy pioneer both on the African continent and within international climate policy in order to advance the larger climate process.
Strategic Partnerships for the Implementation of the Paris Agreement (SPIPA) The project contributed to translating the political commitment for advancing bilateral dialogues and cooperation in the field of climate action into concrete interventions, aligning with the ambition level for global action as set by the Paris Agreement. It focused on stepping up policy collaboration in four areas: mitigation policy instruments, mid-century strategies/renewal of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement, monitoring and reporting, and adaptation planning. By fostering the implementation of NDCs in G20 countries through exchange and collaboration among these largest economies, benchmarks were established in international economic and political relations for low-emission and climate-resilient development. These benchmarks created incentives for G20 countries to comply with the Paris Agreement and raise their ambition so that more countries would follow suit. The European Union supported this endeavour with 20 million euros.
Scaling Up Ambitious Leadership: Learning by Doing for Strong Implementation Coalitions The implementation of the Paris Agreement is a huge challenge for states and societies all over the world. The project supported coalitions of committed stakeholders in order to overcome these challenges and enable ambitious climate policies. Using innovative methods, it brought together representatives of civil society, academia and politics who developed mutual ideas for strategic climate policy planning, climate projects and multilateral cooperation. In particular, the project aimed to promote synergies between domestic and international policy, mitigation and adaptation, and existing projects. The project focused on outlining visions and transitions for 1.5°-2°C futures that materialise by 2050.
Scaling-up biodiversity communication for achieving Aichi Target 1 Aichi Biodiversity Target 1 states that by 2020, at the latest, people should be aware of the values of biodiversity, and the steps they can take to conserve and use it sustainably. The project aims to inform a billion people about the values of biodiversity and encourage them to take action. Both the Earth Hour and global UN Days related to biodiversity offer opportunities for communication. Online platforms and social media profiles are intended to achieve at least three billion digital views. Particular attention is being given to ten key countries, and the project is also address target groups at high-level events relevant for policymaking. Other target groups include decision-makers, sectors of the economy and young people, who will be made aware of the interrelationships between climate change and biodiversity conservation, as well as its preventive role in future zoonotic pandemics.
Support to the Climate Action Team of the United Nations Secretary-General Building on the Paris Agreement, commitments to address climate change have accelerated throughout recent Climate Action Summits, COPs, the SDG Moments and the Financing for Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond Initiative. And yet, there was significant work left to close the gaps on mitigation, adaptation and finance, both in terms of commitment and implementation. It is within this context that the Climate Action Team, located within the Executive Office of the United Nations Secretary-General, expanded the Secretary-General’s global leadership to accelerate ambition and implementation on climate change in four key areas. Commitments and coalitions for a just energy transition and emissions reductions were strengthened. Climate change adaptation finance was mobilised and private finance in particular were tapped for a climate-resilient transition. Stakeholder engagement was also promoted and the credibility of non-state actors’ support strengthened.
Accelerating NDC and promoting sustainable bioenergy, agri and land-use practices in Ukraine For a transition to a low-carbon economy in Ukraine, a faster implementation of the NDC is necessary. The Project aims to accelerate Ukraine’s NDC implementation while promoting the uptake of investments in sustainable bioenergy, agri and land-use practices. It contributes to low carbon transition by helping to achieve NDC targets, mobilising domestic and international climate finance and unlocking bioenergy potential through a combination of capacity, policy and investment support. Specifically, the Project will strengthen the enabling environment to incentivise the uptake of investments in sustainable bioenergy, soil productivity and sustainable land management practices. The project supports the Government of Ukraine in implementing the sector level policies and priority actions to meet the adopted economy-wide reduction target of 65 percent by 2030.
Biodiversity conservation and utilisation of ecosystem services in wetlands of transboundary significance in the Nile Basin The Nile flows through several large wetland landscapes, many of which are globally important biodiversity hotspots. The project supports the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) and its member states in biodiversity conservation and the use of ecosystem services in transboundary wetlands in the Nile Basin, combining regional measures for the development of knowledge and resources with implementation measures in selected wetlands. Among others, these measures include management plans and model projects. The project work not only protects biological diversity, it also contributes to climate protection and climate impact adaptation, while securing the livelihoods of the local populations at the same time. The project also brings its experiences to the international biodiversity dialogue. These then serve as best-practice models for other countries in the region.
Renewable Energies on Islands The goal of the project was to support the transformation of energy systems on islands from fossil fuel-based infrastructure to renewable energy. The project built on and complemented the work of IRENA in the framework of the global Renewable Energy Islands Network (GREIN), moving from Renewable Readiness Assessments and national roadmaps for islands, to assisting more concretely in translating roadmap findings and recommendations into action on the ground. The results were geared towards strengthening the expertise and capacity of key actors at different levels in relation to the transformation towards renewable energy systems on islands.
Establish Sustainable Consumption and Production - a South-South Transfer (“SCP South-South”) In partner countries, the agriculture, food and tourism sectors are associated with environmental problems such as land degradation and deforestation. These sectors are also relevant for greenhouse gas emissions. The project has been tackling these issues with a range of strategies and measures for sustainable production and consumption, with one approach focusing on support for national governments in the development of mitigation strategies in the agro-food sector. Companies also were encouraged to support sustainable business models in industries such as palm oil production, hospitality and tourism. The inclusion of key opinion leaders plus support from public information campaigns has also helped to raise awareness in the general population about sustainable approaches to production and consumption.
Community-based strategies for the conservation of mangroves and improvement of rural livelihoods The Tumbes-Chocó-Magdalena biodiversity hotspot, located at the Colombian Pacific coast, is home to a variety of species, including important mangrove areas. The local population is mainly working in agriculture, traditional fishing, shell collection and trade. However, the ecosystem in the project region is threatened by the expansion of agricultural land, the timber industry, urbanization and the effects of climate change. The project aims to empower four community councils to implement community-based environmental management strategies. In this way, structures and capacities of these councils will be strengthened. Additionally, a concept paper for the sustainable use of the mangroves will be drafted and partnerships will be established with the private sector in order to better protect and monitor the threatened mangrove areas. At the same time the sustainable management of these areas will help to create some diversified sources of income for the local population.
Biodiversity Finance Accelerator Southern Africa (BioFA) Bankable business models and customised instruments mobilising biodiversity finance to achieve national and international biodiversity objectives, outlined in national policies and strategies, the new global biodiversity framework post-2020, and the SDGs, are lacking in Malawi and Zambia. The project mobilises biodiversity investments and scales biodiversity-friendly entrepreneurship and thus contributes to a sustainable use, conservation and restoration of ecosystems. Based on a comprehensive approach it develops a pipeline of bankable market-based solutions (finance demand side) and designs innovative, tailored biodiversity finance instruments (supply side). It prepares biodiversity-friendly micro, small and medium enterprises to access growth finance to amplify positive biodiversity impacts. It strengthens the capacities of financial and public institutions to deliver biodiversity finance and implements design thinking formats to co-create financial instruments leveraging biodiversity business models.
Strategic Environmental Dialogue Forums with Newly Industrialising Countries The purpose of the project was to widen the strategic environmental policy dialogues with major newly industrialising countries such as Brazil, China, India and South Africa. In the context of regional initiatives undertaken by German industry (e.g. APA, LAI, NMI, SAFRI) and in close cooperation with the selected newly industrialised countries, the project conducted bilateral environmental policy forums, and ensured its technical, strategic and organisational preparation. The dialogue forums were normally linked to a business exchange or, in some cases, to an environmental trade fair.
Dekarbonisierung und Kompetenzaufbau in Osteuropa, Zentralasien, Afrika, Mittlerer Osten Dekarbonisierung und Kompetenzaufbau in Osteuropa, Zentralasien, Afrika, Mittlerer Osten
International forest-related climate finance Forests are complex ecosystems, which fulfil many functions. They also have a major global role to play as carbon sinks. The project improves the effectiveness of climate financing approaches that have a positive impact on forest conservation. Capacities are also being increased in partner countries to reduce emissions from forest and land use. The project pursues three active approaches aimed at achieving more climate protection through the strengthening of the forests: At the international level, the issue of climate financing is better positioned and more private involvement in this area is encouraged. The cooperation of the stakeholders is also improved, with the result that forest-relevant climate financing is more effectively implemented and the goals of the New York Declaration on Forests are achieved more effectively. In addition, donors are better coordinated and are responsible for climate financing and the transfer of knowledge from project activities.
Providing support to Vietnam for the implementation of the Paris Agreement. Viet Nam is pursuing a dedicated climate policy. The country was one of the first nations to draw up an action plan to implement the Paris Agreement. The project supported the Vietnamese government in creating the framework conditions for the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the Paris Agreement. The focus was on advising the Ministry of Environment (MONRE) on the development of the NDCs, the establishment of an institutional framework for the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the development of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) . The project also developed mitigation measures and carried out adaptation measures in two provinces. These measures were extended to other areas and both contributed to achieving the Vietnamese NDCs. The programme also coordinated the “IKI Interface for Vietnam”, which, among other tasks, networks the IKI projects in the country.
Piloting nested REDD+ accounting in Colombia The aim of the project was to contribute to the protection of the threatened Columbian forests. In a first step a first high-level technical assessment to identify regions or departments for development of subnational reference levels (RL) was implemented. Furthermore, the project supported the elaboration of policy guidance on the development of subnational RLs and monitoring and reporting work within a national strategy. For this purpose, an online REDD+ register to record, track, and share relevant information at the national, subnational, and project levels was established. Thus, the project supported accurate accounting for emission reductions, facilitated results-based funding, and increased community and private sector participation in REDD+ in Colombia. Furthermore, the project developed important lessons for other REDD+ countries and UNFCCC negotiations.
Supporting the implementation of an emissions trading scheme in Ukraine Through the EU Association Agreement and EU candidate status, Ukraine is obliged to introduce an EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The ambition to rapidly implement EU directives including the ETS is increasing. At the national level, the project promotes the development of administrative structures and capacities. It supports partners in establishing a basis for setting the emissions cap (emissions scenarios). The competent authority will be enabled to carry out the verification of emission reports of installations subject to ETS. The project promotes the development of procedures for emission allowances. The IT system will be further developed and integrated into the e-governance structures of Ukraine. An ETS pilot phase enables plant operators, verifiers, authorities and environmental inspectorates to apply their knowledge. Capacity is built in the private sector for monitoring plans and emissions reporting. The ETS creates a "level playing field" with the EU internal market.