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Reducing emissions through integration and optimization of public transport in Indonesia TransJakarta, the first and longest bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Asia, was initiated by Jakarta with support from ITDP. Today, it forms the backbone of Jakarta's transport system. If properly integrated with the new Metro and improved pedestrian and bicycle access, daily ridership could increase from 330,000 to 1 million. With ITDP support, TransJakarta has been converted into an autonomous public authority with a chance to greatly improve its operations. ITDP has been asked to help physically integrate it with the new Metro, optimize its services, improve NMT access, and help the city reform new zoning and parking regulations in the city. A goal was to upgrade TransJakarta to Gold Standard BRT and change zoning and parking regulations to be consistent with Gold Standard transit oriented development. ITDP has also been asked by the Mayor of Medan to develop a conceptual plan for the first full BRT outside Jakarta.
Training of key stakeholders for climate protection in the housing sector Based on a previous International Climate Initiative project, this project systematically strengthened the capacity and knowledge of policy-makers and relevant officials in Chinese provinces and cities in the fields of energy-saving measures and energy efficient renovations in the building sector. To this end, the project developed training methods, which – as requested by the partners – were primarily designed using German know-how and technology expertise. In addition, the training measures addressed how the building sector can be included in an emissions trading system, which would then serve as a potential source of financing for energy efficient renovation of buildings. A 'training the trainers' approach used in cooperation with training institutes helped disseminate the expertise beyond the project.
Cool Contributions fighting Climate Change (C4) According to projections, the global consumption of climate-damaging F gases for refrigeration and air conditioning will have quadrupled by 2030. The project supported the comprehensive international control of F gases. To this end, it bundled, harmonised and strengthened relevant international initiatives. The project’s strategic approach involved supporting six key partner countries in formulating their individual climate change mitigation contributions, introducing transformation policies, supporting the further development and implementation of NDCs and removing barriers to the use of natural refrigerants & propellants. Thanks to institutionalised structures and networks, the project achieved a multiplier effect in the six UN regions.
Support project for implementation instruments of the Global Biodiversity Framework and the Paris Agreement (BioClime) To effectively combat biodiversity loss and climate change, action must be taken more urgently. The project therefore supports partners through technical inputs, policy advice and exchange in the CBD and UNFCCC negotiations as well as in the design of improved implementation instruments for biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, such as national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NAP), national determined contributions (NDC), long-term strategies (LTS) and ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA). To this end, the project prepares learning experiences and promotes knowledge exchange, e.g. on biodiversity, natural climate protection, sustainable water management or resource efficiency via international initiatives, partnerships and knowledge networks. These reach many governments and civil societies especially in megadiverse developing countries and enable rapid learning, target-orientated strategies and effective implementation of the globally agreed targets of the CBD and UNFCCC.
Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services in Agrarian Landscapes A growing world population and changing consumer habits are increasing the global demand for food and renewable raw materials. This is why land use is being practised much too intensively in the partner countries – and soil fertility and biodiversity, for example, are suffering negative consequences as a result. In the partner countries of India, Kenya and Tajikistan, the project strengthened the capacities to preserve biodiversity and ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes. Appropriate land use approaches were evaluated and implemented in an exemplary manner. The experience gained formed the foundation for the further development of the institutional framework at national and (especially in India) regional level. The results and experiences from the project were shared in a supra-regional dialogue and the resulting recommendations were  disseminated at international levels.
Grassroot communities taking action for resilient ecosystems in the Mukogodo forest. The Il Ng'wesi community's land in Kenya is an important ecosystem with grazing areas that support wildlife and livestock, as well as native forest areas that are important water sources. The IKI Small Grants project aims to increase the climate adaptation and mitigation capacity of the Mukogodo forest and rangelands, build community resilience and restore its landscape. With 10,000 seedlings it replants 100 hectares of previously degraded forest. To conserve the Mukogodo community forest and build resilience, the project trains 400 community members on nature-based solutions and engages in adaptation activities.
Eco-Industrial Parks in Andra Pradesh The purpose of the project was to support the process of structural change towards improved environmental performance and to break the link between economic growth and resource consumption in India by developing and implementing the concept of eco-industrial parks. The project supported selected existing industrial parks in the planning and implementation of energy and resource-saving measures. It also advised the parks on the introduction of climate, environmental and energy audits and the monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, decision-makers and experts from the partner organisations and the industrial parks received training in energy and resource efficiency.
Capacity Development for Sustainable Energy and Climate Policy in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia The project aimed to act as a stimulus for improvements in the general conditions for climate-related policy-making; and addressed legislation, institutions and human resources. It also helped to improve the dialogue on climate policy between Germany and its partner countries in Eastern Europe, the Russian Federation and Central Asia. To that end, targeted individual measures have been developed and implemented in conjunction with partner organizations. Pilot projects demonstrated the potentials of climate technologies and policy advice contributed to improve the legal frameworks.
The water sector – contributing to the implementation of Grenada’s NDCs Like all small island states in the Caribbean region, Grenada faces the risk of water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, and has high potential for the introduction of renewable energy and energy efficiency. The government has identified the resilience of the water sector as a priority in all national climate strategy documents and successfully submitted a large-scale project to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which in its compontents 1-3 aims to improve the resilience of the water sector. The components 4 and 5 of this  GCF project are co-funded through this IKI Project, which is developing the first carbon-neutral water utility in the Caribbean and disseminating this approach in the region. In this context, it is advising the Grenada National Water and Sanitation Authority to improve its water and energy efficiency. To this end, it promotes the introduction of renewable energy and supports the implementation of the water loss reduction strategy.
Leveraging Opportunities for Urban and Infrastructure Systems Trans- formation (LOUIS) The project´s objective is the consolidation of BMWK´s leading role as political implementation partner and forerunner regarding climate-friendly urban development, subnational climate finance and collaborative climate action (CCA). Within the project, the GIZ will provide advisory to the BMU on these topics and support the implementation of specific activities and projects.
Scaling Up Renewable Energy Financing Facility Over the past five years, the Jordanian renewable energy (RE) sector has experienced a remarkable growth, increasing the RE installed capacity from about 20 MW to over 1,000 MW (with an estimated 800 MW under construction). This growth, however, comes with significant challenges, as Jordan needs to take measures to improve the demand-supply balance and the capacity of the grid to absorb further intermittent RE generation, while ensuring the grid’s stability. The project will support the enhancement of the legal and regulatory framework in terms of grid infrastructure to support increases in RE generation capacity and provide investment support for the construction of a pumped hydroelectric energy storage (PHES) with 450MW installed capacity by blending public and private funding in the volume of ca EUR 550 m.
Energy efficiency in public buildings in Turkey If greenhouse gas emissions are to be successfully reduced, both private houses and public buildings must be energy-efficient – so Turkey’s national climate action plan aims to reduce annual energy consumption in public buildings by 20% until 2023. The project supports the relevant ministries to improve the legal, technical and administrative conditions for energy efficiency in public buildings. To achieve this, it also advises its partners on how to set up a data management system (DMS) for energy consumption and promotes technical cooperation between Germany and Turkey. In addition, a primary school is being renovated as a pilot building for energy efficiency and the energy savings are being measured using the DMS. The project – part of the German Climate Technology Initiative – is implementing information and dissemination campaigns to increase the demands for energy services and efficient technologies.
Wetlands Management for Biodiversity and Climate Protection Wetlands play an important role in climate and biodiversity protection. Therefore, the project contributes to improving the management of wetlands in India by promoting the ecosystem-based integrated management of wetlands of international importance (Ramsar sites) through capacity and network building in seven states. Specific project objectives include the development of planning and monitoring tools, capacity building, implementation of green recovery measures (post COVID-19) and strengthening of cooperation networks. The closing of management and capacity gaps and the active participation of different actors at central, state and local levels will lead to better protection of the biodiversity and ecosystem services of wetlands, strengthen their climate resilience and improve the living conditions of people in the catchment area of the selected sites.
Accounting rules for the achievement of the mitigation goals of non-Annex I countries In cooperation with CRI, COL, MEX, the project developed and applied practical guidelines and specific accounting rules for the respective mitigation goals in the framework of a future climate regime. Currently, the goals of emerging and developing countries differ vastly. The accounting rules within the Kyoto Protocol and Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) currently do not cover different types of goals. Within the context of the project, the partners developed a software tool for measuring the degree of progress towards achieving many different types of goals. This tool was applied in the countries and also made available to other countries in international fora. With this activity, the project created the basis for a goal-oriented climate policy, because the progress towards reaching national goals will thereby become apparent. The definition of the accounting rules can significantly influence the actual mitigation and thereby the achievement of the 2°C target.
Catalyzing Forest and Landscape Rehabilitation for Climate Resilience and Biodiversity Conservation in East Africa The aim of the project was to support the restoration of forest ecosystems and natural landscapes in Kenya and Ethiopia.  These ecosystems and landscapes constitute both an important carbon sink and a key foundation for the livelihoods of the local people. Maps were  developed at national and local level in order to identify areas with a high potential for landscape restoration and to serve as a basis for planning activities by policy-makers. In addition, the project pilots landscape restoration activities have been carried out in demonstration projects. During the planning of these activities, attention was paid to important co-benefits like the conservation of biological diversity, provision of heating materials and animal feed, water regulation and carbon sequestration and storage. Furthermore, the project partners were assessing innovative investment models that enabled the measures to be implemented over the long-term and be transferred to additional areas.
Scaling up mangrove EbA in the Mekong Delta In Viet Nam, shrimp farming is not only a key economic sector but also the most significant cause of mangrove loss. The sustainability of the shrimp sector and mangrove conservation are therefore national priorities. This project was supporting the government’s efforts to harmonise these competing interests by helping shrimp farmers to qualify for certification to an organic label standard. In the first phase of the project, around 1,400 businesses took part in the certification programme in Ca Mau: 60 hectares of mangroves were replanted and mangrove loss was halted in the project region. In the second phase, the project was cooperating with other smallholdings in Ca Mau and in the two provinces of Ben Tre and Tra Vinh, where half of the mangrove forests in the Mekong Delta are located. These activities have increased the communities’ resilience to sea level rise, stronger wave effects and higher peak temperatures.
Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems in India's Northeastern Himalaya Region Population growth, increased usage intensity and climate change impacts are increasingly threatening aquatic habitats and their ecosystem services in India’s northeastern Himalayan region. The project is helping to ensure the retention and sustainable use of this region’s unique ecosystems, which form the basis for the livelihoods of millions of people. Capacity-building in the affected Indian administrative and research institutions, as well as local user groups, aims to provide the resources and skills needed for the participative development of protective and sustainable usage models for aquatic natural resources in selected sections of rivers in four states. These usage models are then tested in the context of pilot projects. The establishment of local and international networks promotes knowledge sharing and the dissemination of good practice. In addition, the project is setting up an excellence cluster that will also remain active once the project completes.
Transformative Urban Coalitions: Catalysing urban partnerships to drive systemic transformation towards sustainability Cities account for 75 percent of carbon emissions today. Achieving global emission goals requires city leadership. Rapid and radical decarbonisation, however, can only be sustainable if it is socially just. Transformations that go beyond technical solutions require holistic approaches and buy-in from diverse stakeholders and citizens. To trigger such processes in a highly urbanised region in Latin America, catalyst projects in five Urban Labs in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina will be implemented and new models of coalition building and governance tested. This process is enhanced by transformative research, tailored communication strategies and capacity building activities. The project will also utilise film and art to inspire new narratives of attractive urban futures and shift mind-sets towards sustainability. Finally, models of coalition building and governance will be scaled up to other cities and countries, and ultimately to influence global agendas for sustainability transformations.
Protected areas and peace in Colombia Conflicts over land use and ownership are endangering numerous ecosystems in Colombia – and minimising or resolving/transforming such conflicts contributes not only to peace, but also to the protection of biodiversity. The project is contributing to reducing or resolving/transforming land use and ownership conflicts, thus improving the management of protected areas. It is identifying the causes of deforestation, introducing a system for monitoring deforestation, strengthening plans for sustainable land use, improving capacities for conflict resolution and developing approaches to solutions. The project also strengthens the institutional framework for protected areas by means of dialogue with farmers, and mobilises public and private funds which are then used to conserve biodiversity – and the living conditions of smallholders and landless persons are being improved, making yet another important contribution to the peacekeeping processes. Since 2024 results of the project's first phase are being scaled up at the international, national, and regional levels.
Climate Protection and Distributed Energy Supply - German-Indian Energy Forum The purpose of the project was to support bilateral energy-policy collaboration in the context of the Indo-German Energy Forum (DIEF) through specific cooperative activities. This support focused on promoting the exchange of ideas and information on these activities and on technological cooperation, with the aim of shaping sustainable energy policy. The project actively promoted economic cooperation between German and Indian industrial enterprises so as to provide a stimulus for investment in energy efficiency measures and renewable energy sources.
Contribution to NDC Partnership (NDCP) for Work Programme 2021-2025, Support Unit (SU) and Partnership Action Fund (PAF) The NDC Partnership brings together more than 115 countries, developed and developing, and 83 institutional members to create and deliver on ambitious NDCs that help achieve the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Governments identify their NDC implementation priorities and the type of support needed to translate them into actionable policies and programs. Based on these requests, the membership offers a tailored package of expertise, technical assistance, and funding. This collaborative response provides developing countries with efficient access to a wide range of resources to mitigate climate change, adapt to its consequences and foster more equitable and sustainable development. The NDC Partnership is built on the premise of collective action: by acting together, we achieve more. The IKI supports the implementation of the NDC Partnership’s work programme 2021-2025 and its Partnership Action Fund through a significant deposit of funds into a dedicated trust fund, which is administered by UNOPS.
Mitigation Action Implementation Network (MAIN) III: Fulfilling the Promise of NAMAs to Enhance International Climate Ambition Building on the work of previous projects and within the framework of the Mitigation Action Implementation Network (MAIN) for the implementation of nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs), the project supported emerging economies and developing countries in Latin America and Asia in designing ambitious NAMAs. This included expanding the MAIN network, motivating policy teams to develop ambitious sectoral policies and to design effective financial mechanisms, and helping the best NAMAs receive financing. The project brought Green Climate Fund (GCF) board members and key climate negotiators together to demonstrate how NAMAs can be the crucial building blocks for more ambitious 'Nationally Determined Contributions' (NDCs) at Paris and the mainstays of the implementation process after Paris, defining a path to a lower carbon and more resilient development future in the context of NDC implementation.
Dutch Basic Education Support Program in Indonesia The overall goal of the Dutch Education Program is to provide advice and support to the government in developing policies and programs that will enable it to 1)Improve access to quality education, especially to the poor, 2) improve the quality and relevance of education and training for teachers, and 3) improve governance and service deliver, particularly in a decentralized context. The program will carry out the necessary technical analyses using global knowledge and international best practices to help the Government reach its objectives in the National Education Reform Strategy (RENSTRA) and successfully implement policies under the new Teacher Law. The analytical work will form the basis for a series of possible sector-wide approach operations to be supported by all donors interested in the sector.
 To reach this overarching goal, the TF will carry out significant AAA work to gain a better understanding of how to:
 1. Improve quality of education through effective teacher management
 2. Increase use of ICT in schools
 3. Improve governance, accountability and capacity of districts
 4. Strengthen school/community capacity and increase participation in addressing basic education needs (through service contracts) 5. Improve effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation systems for education programs
Forecasting Outbreak Risks from Extreme Climate with Active Surveillance Technology Improving early warning and control of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks caused by extreme weather in Uganda
Agricultural Development: Pilot Project for the Development of Mountain Agriculture in the Watershed Basin of Oued Saf Saf Agricultural Development: Pilot Project for the Development of Mountain Agriculture in the Watershed Basin of Oued Saf Saf
Agricultural Development: Rural  Development Project for the Mountain Zones in the North of the Wilaya of M'Sila Agricultural Development: Rural  Development Project for the Mountain Zones in the North of the Wilaya of M'Sila
Rural Development: Cereal and Livestock Smallholder Development Project in the Wilaya of Tiaret Rural Development: Cereal and Livestock Smallholder Development Project in the Wilaya of Tiaret
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