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Green Cooling Initiative The project helped to design more efficient processes and structures in cooling and climate control and accelerates the transfer of emission-reducing technologies in developing countries. To this end, partners were setting up a ‘green cooling’ network to spur cooperation between technology providers and users in industrialised countries, developing countries and emerging economies. This also created incentives for investment in climate-friendly technologies. The experience gained entered the new technology transfer mechanism under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Nature based solutions for urban resilience in Colombia The municipalities, Soacha and La Ceja, are experiencing an accelerated urban growth due to their proximity to the two metropolises, Bogotá and Medellín. Moreover, the average temperature and precipitation are expected to increase in the coming years. Both municipalities are therefore facing serious challenges related to air quality, flooding or degradation of ecosystems. The project strengthened climate resilience in Colombian cities by integrating Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in urban planning. NbS are understood as a multifunctional strategy for Colombian cities to meet the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and urban habitat. The project aimed to support the mayor's office and the community of both cities in urban planning through an integration of NbS. It adjusted and applied a scientific conceptual framework and supported the design and the implementation of at least one NbS in each municipality in collaboration with the local decision makers.
Accelerating the deployment of e-mobility in Rwanda through the deployment of electric motorcycle taxis (e-Motos) and e-buses Transport sector accounted for 13% of the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Rwanda in 2015. More than a quarter of these emissions were estimated to come from motorcycles - the dominant transport mode in the country and its capital, Kigali, including the motorcycle taxis, or “motos”. Tapping into Rwandan government’s ambition to electrify and decarbonise public transport, the project aims at catalysing the deployment of e-motorcycles and later e-buses by first and foremost effectively substituting motos with e-motos. As a direct effect of the intervention, the project aims to support deployment of up to 58,000 e-motos in Kigali within the project’s implementation period and in 10 years after that. It is expected that it will result in GHG emission reductions of approx. 700,000 to 1,000,000 tCO2e.
"Pigs for Kilowatt" - Utilising Pig Slurry to Produce Biogas The project analysed the technical and financial aspects involved in planning a biogas plant for one of Serbia’s largest pig farms. Conducive investment conditions were being created to make this into a beacon project that would serve as an example of biogas use in Serbia. The project developed a pilot Project Design Document (PDD) in preparation for its registration as a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project, along with a feasibility study that factors in technical and financial elements. This included, for example, examining available substrates to establish whether they were usable and reviewing a range of technical solutions. A workshop was held to make the findings of the study available to government representatives, other pig farms and local banks to ensure that the technical and financial aspects of the idea could be replicated.
Providing Training for Integrating the Renewable Energy Networks for Supplying Electricity in Selected Newly Industrialised Countries and Developing Countries (RE Grid System) This project delivered knowledge on renewable energies and grid integration to countries in North Africa and the Middle East. The target group was specialists in key institutions in the private and public energy sector. In the project frame, training curricula were developed and courses on wind and solar energy organized. About 140 experts participated in study tours and workshops in Germany. More than 340 participants completed webinars with a certificate. 16 exhibitions with information on grid integration in English, French and Arabic were organized in project countries. The final workshop took place in Tunis in October 2014.
Sustainable Urban MobilityPlan Formulation for Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet Birgendranagar is a fast-growing municipality in western Nepal and the capital city of Karnali Province. A huge number of commuters, increased use of private vehicles and a limited road network remain major challenges for the sustainable development of the city. To address the need for integrated planning, the project brought together municipal stakeholders and the general public to develop a sustainable urban mobility plan for Birendranagar in a participatory process. The needs of women and vulnerable groups received special attention to ensure inclusiveness of the planned measures. An awareness campaign helped to sensitise the citizens for sustainable transport and mobility and engage them in the public debate. Increased awareness on climate change, air pollution and its impacts on the municipality as well as the participatory development planning processes can make Birendranagar a role model for other cities in Nepal.
Scaling Sustainable Consumption and  Production (SCP): Ecolabelling and Green Public Procurement (GPP) for a Low-Carbon Pathway in ASEAN (Scaling SCP) Southeast Asia's economies are growing rapidly and markets are flooded with unsustainable products. To mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, the project strengthens more sustainable consumption patterns in partner countries. Measures include promoting eco-labeling and sustainable public procurement in large public institutions and cities. It supports the coordination of policy instruments, develops institutional and technical competencies as well as environmental product criteria for climate-relevant goods. In addition, the project fosters regional and international dialogue and exchange of experience on eco-labeling and sustainable public procurement. Thereby, the project contributes to the United Nations' Ten-Year Framework for the Promotion of Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns.
Workshop: Green Climate Fund Readiness Project Start As the central financing instrument under the Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) supports developing countries and emerging economies in mitigating their greenhouse gas emissions and implementing climate change adaptation measures. The readiness of recipient countries to receive climate financing is an essential precondition for gaining access to monies of the Fund. The Green Climate Fund workshop on readiness took place in Bridgetown, Barbados from 11‐12 July 2013. The goal of the workshop was to build upon discussions initiated at the 3rd meeting of the Board in Berlin, to enhance learning on existing practices, initiatives and programmes on readiness and preparatory support and to discuss and advance thinking on modalities for readiness and preparatory support for the Fund and associated policy matters. The outcome of the workshop has informed the document on readiness and preparatory support (GCF/B.05/14) which was discussed at the meeting of the GCF Board, 7-11 October 2013 in Paris.
Kenya Climate Change Adaptation Project( KeCCAP) The project addressed climate resilient water management and climate resilient agricultural practices. Thereby it supported smallholder farmers in adapting to the negative impacts of climate change and land degradation. It introduced climate-smart agriculture techniques with a focus on irrigation by installing water pans, dam liners, shade nets and water pumps. The installations were accompanied by trainings for maintenance and repair of the pumps. Through trainings and innovation, farmers were guided for two years to use climate smart agriculture. Amongst other things, they received trainings on climate change adaptation and mitigation, solar energy, disaster risk reduction, indigenous plants, and livestock breeds. The project further worked with community driven initiatives such as village loaning and saving groups as well as community managed disaster and risk reduction groups, to enhance the resilience of livelihoods and ecosystems to climatic risk.
From full sun to shaded cocoa agroforestry systems: Rehabilitation of smallholder cocoa farms and forest ecosystems for enhanced conservation and sustainable use of forestry resources in the High Forest zone of Ghana Deforestation, caused by the expansion of plantations, low productivity, food insecurity and an unregulated forestry sector, is a real threat to Ghana’s High Forest Zone. This project is therefore funding the retention and sustainable use of forest resources in the Ghanaian High Forest Zone. By working with cocoa businesses, smallholders and the local authorities, the project aims to rehabilitate degraded smallholder farms and forest ecosystems. The project also helps companies establish deforestation-free supply chains. Strategic planning programmes are also being implemented, and a system for land use planning is being developed that will enable local authorities to achieve a better balance between cocoa farm expansion and forest conservation. The project is also working on measures to achieve the widespread, ecologically intact and community-focused rehabilitation of smallholder-centric agroforestry systems (using native tree species).
Fiscal policy reform for a Green Economy and NDC implementation: restoration and sustainable landscape management in El Salvador Shortcomings in landscape management in El Salvador have aggravated the impacts of climate change. The country has included ambitious plans for landscape restoration in a package of measures intended to counter the resultant challenges. The project is helping the partner government to integrate existing government policies and incentives for the land use sector with national policies in the Ecosystems and Landscapes Restoration Program (PREP) as well as REDD+. A programme for government incentives to maintain and expand agroforestry systems is also being drafted, which will be deployed subsequently to implement PREP and the country’s forestry policy. To this end, the project is examining existing policy and incentive structures for the agricultural sector as well as PREP targets, identifying options for integration and developing action plans for their implementation. The project is also developing pilot measures for state-run incentive schemes aimed at maintaining and expanding agroforestry systems.
Enhancing the adaptive capacity of semi-arid agropastoral communities through Local Adaptation Plans in Dodoma In the Dodoma region in the interior of Tanzania, climate change has led to altered rainfall patterns, increased drought, flooding, and exacerbated erosion, which has affected crop cultivation and livestock keeping. Local problems are aggravated by limited knowledge of the effects of climate change, especially for women, youth, and local government officials. The project addresses these problems by working at the community level. It builds up knowledge for improved adaptation capacity. By conducting policy advice on the local level, it aims to integrate scientific information into local plans and budgets to achieve equitable and climate resilient rural communities. The project also provides practical learning to small-holder farmers on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) techniques and practices. These focus on low-cost water harvesting techniques and green entrepreneurship.
Converting the Production of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment to Natural Refrigerants in Swaziland The project's objective was to make a switch to natural refrigerants in the equipment produced by local manufacturer Palfridge, replacing the halogenated refrigerants used in the past, and to eliminate any possible safety issues by providing intensive training, among other things. The project, which served as model for other companies and countries, supported the company in improving the energy efficiency of the equipment manufactured.
Mobilising private investments for the implementation of intended nationally determined contributions and low emission development strategies The implementation of the Paris climate targets largely depends on the provision of the necessary financial resources. The project supports the mobilisation of private investments for the implementation of nationally determined contributions and low emission development strategies (LEDS) in the partner countries and advises public and private stakeholders to this end. Climate-friendly investment plans are being developed and existing plans improved in selected sectors. In parallel, the project also addresses investment barriers by supporting partner countries in drawing up political and regulatory frameworks and financial instruments. The conditions for private investment in NDC implementation are improved by reducing investment risk and designing incentive mechanisms. The LEDS Global Partnership also provides a forum for stakeholders to share their learning experiences and replicate successful approaches.
Protection and integrated management of coastal and marine biodiversity (TerraMar II) The proposed project builds on the experiences and lessons learned of the predecessor project “TerraMar”. It support Brazil to improve the conservation and sustainable use of coastal and marine ecosystems, to build resilience against climate change and promote a just transition towards a blue and circular economy.  To achieve this, it adopts a multi-level, gender-responsive approach. The project strengthens Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and coastal management. Further it supports the development or revision and implementation of national policies and instruments for the conservation and sustainable use of coastal and marine ecosystems. In addition, the project incorporates several cross-cutting aspects across all project components, including climate change, gender equity, inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLC), and capacity development.
Operationalising Green Economy Transition in Africa Green Economy is increasingly recognized as the vehicle to put Africa on a low carbon, resource efficient development path. African governments are seeking advice on how to benefit from it. The project wants to bridge the gap between national strategies and local level decision making towards low-carbon and resource efficient development. The aim is to develop a tool which (1) opens up the potential of an area regarding resource use and (2) provides action plans for resource efficiency and job creation. The application of the tool will result in a better adapted economic development.
Promoting Wind Energy and other Renewables in Morocco (Plan Solaire) The project aimed at supporting Morocco in fostering its renewable energy planning through knowledge transfer and capacity building.
Therefore, a national competency network was initiated and a first series of information- and training activities conducted. Furthermore, Morocco’s training and research capacities in pilot regions were strengthened.

Due to changes in partner’s priorities and structural problems in the project’s design, the project was cut short. Since then, IKI continued its support for Morocco’s renewable energy planning in various projects.
Biodiversity in a changing climate: community-based strategies for the protection, management and development of wild coffee’s region of origin The project contributed to the protection and renaturation of the cloud forests and wetlands of south-western Ethiopia’s Kafa Biosphere Reserve. Together with the local population, the project assesed the current state of various ecosystems through, e.g. the introduction of a watershed management system and improved them through reforestation of the natural forest and renaturation measures. Biodiversity is protected by establishing a monitoring system and deploying  rangers.  A sustainable and participatory community management system was founded to protect natural resources. To increase the understanding of biodiversity and promote regional development, individual development programmes were introduced.. Overall, the project contributed to the achievement of objectives laid out in Ethiopia’s Climate-Resilient Green Economy Strategy and linked climate change mitigation and biodiversity protection with targeted regional development.
Support for IRENA’s SIDS Lighthouses Initiative A low-emission energy sector is one of the basic prerequisites for a climate-friendly society. This project is contributing consulting services, technical support and other measures to the Small Island Developing States Lighthouses Initiative from IRENA. For countries located on small islands, the initiative provides a framework that helps to accelerate the transition to a low-emission and sustainable energy supply for the energy sectors in member states. The project is also developing financial models for renewable energy sources as well as implementing pilot projects in renewables. Project results are being shared with island states other than the project countries via IRENA’s Global Renewable Energy Islands Network (GREIN), where they are also promoting the expansion of renewables.
Support Project for the Implementation of the Paris Agreement (SPA) In the context of the Paris Agreement, member states must submit, review, update and report on their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in a transparency framework (ETF). The project strengthens several initiatives (co-)founded in the IKI, including the NDC Partnership, the Partnership on Transparency in the Paris Agreement (PATPA) and until the beginning of 2022 the Low Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS GP), now Global Climate Action Partnership (GCAP). A cooperation with GCAP remains in place. The project advises partner countries on the implementation and update of the NDCs, Long-Term Strategies (LTS) and ETF implementation. Furthermore, it offers platforms for policy dialogue and mutual learning between countries and supports the development of skills and disseminates climate policy knowledge and case studies for climate policy implementation. Against the background of a feminist (climate) foreign policy, it supports the strengthening of gender equality.
Unlocking Forest Finance - Mobilisation of private sector capital to reduce deforestation through Public/Private Partnerships for forests and rural livelihoods. The Project aims to increase capacity among policymakers in Amazonia to mobilise large-scale public/private funding through innovative financing mechanisms that enable the conservation and sustainable use of forests as natural capital (I), adaptation to climate change (II) & climate friendly economic development (III). Focussing on Amazonia, this project will increase the capacity among policymakers in three case study regions to generate public/private funding to halt deforestation, reform agriculture and improve rural livelihoods. It will design large-scale innovative financing mechanisms (IFM) at the jurisdictional scale of a state or municipality, to fund the transition from business-as-usual (BAU) to sustainable ecosystem management (SEM), working with the financial sector and sub-national governments.
Supporting Brazil in implementing its national agenda for adaptation to climate change (ProAdapta) Brazil has adopted a national agenda of adaption to the consequences of climate change. The project contributes to the effective implementation of the agenda, through support to the main political instruments, NDC and NAP, in addition to strengthening the coordination function of the Brazilian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change MMA. It further strengthens the capabilities of key actors in selected infrastructure sectors, states, and municipalities. This allows them to implement regulations and instruments to manage climate risks and implement adaptation measures, including EbA solutions. In addition, the project promotes partnerships between the private sector, governments, and civil society, to increase climate resilience through awareness-raising and joint implementation of adaptation strategies. The learning experiences of the project are disseminated both nationally and internationally.
Transformative Climate Finance: Shifting Financial Flows and Private Sector Mobilisation The goals of the Paris Climate Agreement can only be achieved with a redirection of global financial flows and the mobilisation of private capital, especially also in emerging and developing countries. The project contributes to the transformation of financial systems in ODA countries in line with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement as per Art. 2.1c and to the mobilisation of private climate finance in the context of the 100 billion dollar target.
Resource efficiency and climate protection initiative Emerging economies experience strong industrial growth causing increased resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The project supported emerging G20 economies in developing resource efficiency measures and strategies to improve climate protection. To this end, it strengthened the competencies and capacities of key stakeholders in the public and private sector and promoted the exchange of knowledge and experience with and between G20 emerging economies. The target countries were advised on the identification and development of their potential for resource efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction. The resulting strategies and programmes contributed to the implementation of the NDCs (nationally determined contributions). In cooperation with the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, the project supported the inclusion of resource efficiency and climate protection in international dialogue processes, especially in the context of G20.
Energy-efficient district in Lviv Old combined heat and power stations, obsolete district heating networks and inadequately insulated buildings with inefficient heating lead to high energy consumption in many Ukrainian towns and cities – and consequently to high emissions and costs. The pilot project aims at transforming Sychiv, a district in Lviv, into a model district for energy efficiency. Apartment owners receive organizational and technical advice to plan and carry out their renovation projects. In addition to the national support from the Ukrainian Energy Efficiency Fund, apartment owners in Sychiv, and in partcular low-income households, receive financial incentives to renovate their buildings. At the same time, the local heat supplier is supported in adapting its heating networks and heat generation capacities to the reduced heat demand. Thus, for the first time in the Ukraine, an energy-efficient district is being created, which is intended to serve as a model for other cities in the region.
Towards Climate-Friendly Transport Technologies and Measures (TRANSfer II) The objective of the TRANSfer project was to support developing countries to develop and implement climate change mitigation strategies in the transport sector as „Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions“ (NAMAs). The project followed a multi-level approach: At country level, TRANSfer supported selected partner countries in developing and implementing NAMAs in the transport sector. The NAMAs supported by the project covered a broad variety of approaches in the partner countries Indonesia, the Philippines, South Africa, Tunisia, Peru and Colombia. At international level and closely linked to the UNFCCC process, the project helped accelerate the learning process on transport NAMAs with a comprehensive set of measures (events, training, facilitation of expert groups, documents with guidance and lessons learned such as the transport NAMA handbook and a database) which is an interactive wiki-based portal that provides access to transport NAMAs.