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Grasslands with Holistic Management adapted to climate change for camelids production in Bolivia Jaillihuaya is a community in the Bolivian highlands, close to Titicaca. Most of its members live from camelid herding. The region is regularly affected by droughts, frost, hail, and strong winds. The IKI Small Grants project supports camelid cattle farmers to improve their adaptive capacities to the impacts of climate change. It uses efficient soil and water management as well as agroecological practices that are combined in a holistic management approach. This approach helps to increase the soil vegetative cover and the forage production in grasslands. It values local and traditional knowledge and upscales it - in combination with modern agricultural practices. The project is based on a participative implementation method. Camelid farmers engage throughout the project cycle. They contribute to planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the project.
Tracking and strengthening climate action (TASCA) Efficient nationally determined contribution (NDC) tracking systems are necessary for demonstrating and reporting progress. Existing measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) systems must be strengthened to this end. The project provided partner countries with tools and resources to track the implementation and impact of their NDCs and underlying policies. It identified further mitigation opportunities for future NDCs and supports development of Long-term Low Emission Development Strategies (LTS). Countries could implement the MRV requirements of the Paris Agreement and report their results on (inter-)national levels. Partner countries thus became regional and global centres of excellence for communicating successful MRV methods, enhanced NDCs and new LTS. Lessons learned fed into the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to develop of a robust system to track and report progress of NDC mitigation measures. The project also supported the NDC Partnership.
IMPACT Project Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are highly affected by climate change impacts, but they often have limited capacities to formulate science-based implementation strategies, access financial resources and fully represent their interests in international negotiations. The project built up sustainable resources and competencies in several areas of activity in the partner regions, promoting skills for the development and implementation of science-based strategies for adapting to climate change impacts and emission reductions. It also improved access to international climate finance and supported structures for establishing an effective climate finance architecture. In addition, the project supported the partner regions in representing their regional interests during international negotiations and in implementing the Paris Agreement.
Building GHGs National Inventory Systems - Capacity Development for National GHG´s Inventories in Non-Annex I Countries Through workshops and training activities at international, regional and national levels, and with an online training course, the project taught participants how to carry out greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories in their country in accordance with the criteria of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat, and how to report on these. This was an important step in every country's preparations for the future REDD+ mechanism.
Strengthening management and consolidation of the Protected Areas System The project aimed to strengthen and support the management of protected areas in the Municipio de La Paz. It was mainly advising the municipality on drafting and implementing management plans for the 27 protected areas. Furthermore, adaptation measures were being designed that consider the impact of glacial retreat and the associated reduction in the amount of water available to La Paz and neighbouring communities as well as the spread of agricultural activities into local forests. The project aimed at developing management plans for the protected areas that cover specific activities. These  include reforestation using native tree species, studies on aquatic animals and plants, environmental education programmes for civil society, the management of water catchment areas and environmental services.
State-Owned Properties for Projects to Generate Electricity from Renewable Sources This project was supporting the Chilean Government in making state-owned properties available for private investments to expand the use of renewable energy. Above all in northern Chile, there are large contiguous areas of land without any competing uses. The project was identifying, assessing and marketing suitable properties. A project priority was a wind-measuring campaign in the north of the country. Furthermore, feasibility studies examined the technical and economic issues associated with project development. The selected sites were awarded to private developers through a bidding process.
Programme for the support of the National Adaptation Strategy to climate change in Mali Mali is especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. It is very likely that temperatures will rise sharply, while precipitation becomes less reliable and water availability is generally reduced. This has repercussions for important sectors of the economy such as agriculture and forestry, animal husbandry, energy and healthcare. At the same time, the country lacks data and resources to implement its National Climate Change Action Plan (PANC). The project, which was run jointly by GIZ and UNDP, has helped key decision-makers to incorporate climate change aspects into development strategies, so that these aspects can be accounted for in planning instruments for the most vulnerable sectors. The project has also implemented innovative, gender-sensitive measures for adaptation in the regions of Koulikoro and Ségou: these included water conservation, agro-pastoral practices and sustainable forest management.
Seed Capital Assistance Facility (SCAF) Securing financing from the private sector for projects aimed at mitigating CO2 emissions in emerging and developing countries is very challenging. Firstly, private investors are reluctant to take on major risks. Secondly, the high fees charged for credit on international capital markets also makes project development more difficult. As a multi-donor trust fund, SCAF improves the financing of projects during the development phase to enable the rollout of climate-friendly technologies. This helps to promote sustainable, low-carbon development as well as economic growth while tackling poverty and working to contain climate change. The spectrum of funding programmes ranges from financial support for feasibility studies and business plans in the pre-investment phase through to the co-financing of approval procedures as well as due diligence audits in the later stages of the project development phase. The current geographical focus is on Asia and Africa.
Global influencers initiative on shifting financial flows The “Shifting financial Flows to invest in Low-carbon Development in Southeast Asia” (SHIFT SEA) project encouraged this shift of financial flows to low carbon development in Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam. Combining the expertise and resources of several local and international organizations, the project engaged with a variety of stakeholders through research, high-level convenings, coalitions and capacity building to influence local and national policy making and investment frameworks in favour of renewables and energy efficiency. SHIFT SEA provided guidance to the public and private sectors, empowering local actors to activate the change of financial flows and support green financing in Southeast Asia. To complement the bottom up action, SHIFT SEA also assessed the quality of international financial institutions (IFIs) investment flows against their Paris Agreement commitments, and reviews regulatory indicators for achieving sustainable energy.
Ecosystem-based Adaptation strategies to climate change in Colombia and Ecuador The project contributed to the reduction of climate change vulnerability of local communities in the project regions of Colombia and Ecuador. It integrated the ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) approach in relevant politics, plans and strategies of governmental bodies and implemented its measures. Local-level strategies were planned and implemented. The understanding of climate risks and reactivities were strengthened for national and local authorities through capacity development in both project countries. The adoption of the EbA approach by governmental bodies, the private sector, local communities and other stakeholders was supported via political instruments.
Eco-Schools for Eco-Communities: Our Response to the Climate Crisis Although food security has been slowly improving in Malawi over the past years, deforestation as well as extreme weather conditions, such as cyclone Idai in 2019, are threatening the prospects, especially of the young generation. Like in many other countries, climate change is not yet part of the school curriculum. The IKI Small Grants project tackles this problem by targeting five schools in Chikwawa and Thyolo Districts to transform into so-called eco-schools. It conducts training workshops on agroecology, food security, energy efficiency (rocket fuel stoves), and water conservation with teachers, students, and community members. Everyone in the community is encouraged to actively participate as children, parents, and teachers transform whole communities into ecovillages. Children and youth act as hubs of inspiration towards climate-resilient households. The development and distribution of a teacher training module on each of the proposed environmental actions allows widespread dissemination of the concept.
From seeds to forests: Innovative system for reforestation in cloud forests with native tree species The mountain cloud forest in Veracruz, Mexico, is an ecosystem of great value for its biodiversity and hydrological role. In recent years, it has been progressively degraded because of human activities and the expansion of urban areas, which has caused a major loss of biodiversity. Therefore, this IKI Small Grants project identifies sites with potential for reforestation to connect forest fragments, conserving biodiversity, and mitigating the impacts of climate change. The project aims to establish agreements with private landowners to collect seeds for seedlings and reforest a total of ten hectares of land. The reforestation will also be accompanied by an awareness raising campaign on the importance of the cloud forest for biodiversity conservation as well as a standardised system for monitoring the reforestation process.
Supporting the Chinese Government in the Introduction of Regulations, Norms and Standards for Natural Refrigerants The project assisted China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection in developing a climate-compatible policy as well as standards and regulatory provisions to support the use of climate-compatible natural refrigerants. To this end, it compiled a summary of the legislation already in place in selected countries, taking into account all the technical, economic and environmental aspects of the use of natural refrigerants. On this basis, the project partners developed an action plan to promote the application of regulatory and financial instruments as well as market-based incentives for the production of environmentally sound air-conditioning systems which do not use climate-damaging fluorinated gases.
Supporting the national energy efficiency fund and the climate-friendly reform agenda (S2I) in Ukraine The building sector is the largest energy consumer in Ukraine with a share of 33%, followed by the industry and transport sectors. With the support of the BMWK and the EU Commission, the Ukrainian government has developed a concept for an Energy Efficiency Fund (EEF) that finances energy efficiency measures for buildings. This is intended to reduce energy costs of households. Poorer households also need fewer energy-related subsidies. The resulting savings in the state budget are in turn reinvested in further energy efficiency measures (S2I principle). The aim of the project is to support the Ukrainian government in the further strategic development of the Energy Efficiency Fund (EEF) with the aim of visibly increasing the contribution of the EEF to the achievement of the climate targets. Thus, the project implements targeted technical capacity building of both the EEF staff and those implementing the projects (applicants, energy auditors and construction companies).
Operationalising National Safeguard Requirements for Results-based Payments from REDD+ The REDD+ mechanism provides for the receipt of payments as well as the implementation of safeguards. They ensure that REDD+ measures have no negative impacts, neither on the environment nor the population. The project supports the partner countries in operationalising safeguards systems. The measures include the development of practical guidelines as well as monitoring and reporting on the safeguards. This will build up knowledge and resources in national and sub-national implementing organisations. The project also helps to develop digital information systems that enable relevant safeguards at different levels to be transferred to the national Safeguards Information System (SIS). In addition to other measures, the project also organises learning events that concentrate on country approaches for REDD+ safeguards and SIS in Africa.
Solar Thermal Tower Power Plant in Algeria (AlSol) The purpose of the project was to carry out a detailed feasibility study for the construction of a solar thermal tower power plant in Algeria. The plant will utilise the open volumetric receiver principle of the type currently being demonstrated for the first time at the Solar Institute in Jülich, Germany. This is the first time that solar thermal power plants in the North African market have featured a German technology. In addition, a list of recommendations was drawn up for equipping a ‘Technopol’ (renewable energies demonstration centre) associated with the solar thermal tower.
Green Energy Center in Iran (GECI) – Enabling climate mitigation through capacity development Despite having an energy market dominated by fossil fuels, Iran nonetheless intends to increase the proportion of renewables in the energy mix and implement measures for energy efficiency. This project aims to support the transition to a green economy while creating economic incentives for the use of climate-neutral technologies. Iran is receiving support towards achieving its climate targets in the form of basic and advanced training programmes as well as international knowledge transfer. The project is also preparing planning documents for setting up a sustainable ‘Green Energy Centre of Iran’, which involves measures for know-how transfer and capacity building. The project is taking a train-the-trainer approach to upskilling experts in the public, private and academic sectors as well as finance. Particular attention is being paid to options for incorporating relevant training units into existing academic educational programmes.
National Climate Finance Institutions Support Programme The project helped national climate finance institutions (CFIs) in Africa, Asia and Latin America to develop their institutional capacity. Training enabled the CFIs to successfully attract national and international funding for climate finance and to invest this in national mitigation actions. CFIs must meet precisely defined fiduciary standards in order to apply successfully for funding for national mitigation or adaptation projects via direct access, for instance to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). In addition to needs-based, direct consultancy provided to selected CFIs on compliance with fiduciary standards, the project also facilitated supra-regional workshops in Asia, Africa and Latin America. An online forum allowed direct exchange of best practices and experience among emerging economies and developing countries.
Nature for Health Multi-Partner Trust Fund Environmental and animal health are key determinants of human health, yet the underlying thinking of this “One Health” approach has not yet been mainstreamed in public health. The project tackles this gap and makes a contribution to a global understanding of “One Health” and for an effective, integrated implementation of the approach, specifically with the prevention of future pandemics in mind. The project supports building an evidence-base matched with action on the ground to mitigate risks and prevent zoonotic risks. The project will conduct “One Health fitness” policy assessments and provide cross-sector policy (e.g. environmental, health, land use, etc.) guidance for the creation and implementation of “One Health” approaches. These results will be achieved through partnerships on international, regional, national and local levels, and through inclusive co-creation processes involving key stakeholders.
Conservation of Biodiversity and Natural Resources and Climate Protection by Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry at Cyamudongo Forest (Rwanda) Cyamudongo is an area of montane rainforest in southwestern Rwanda. Although a key biodiversity area and protected as part of the Nyungwe National Park, the forest is threatened by unsustainable land use and advanced soil erosion. In light of this, the project helped the local population living on the periphery of the national park to transition to sustainable agroforestry and forest restoration. These measures helped to ensure security of supply for their food and power needs while avoiding land use pressure on the forest. Farmers who received project training were planting 1.5 million saplings in the forest periphery. The resulting agroforestry systems and woodlands avoided the need for further logging in Cyamudongo itself and also helped to integrate the forest with the adjacent main part of the national park. The project also helped to anchor the importance of conservation as a policy goal while offering recommendations for action, and helped to train rangers, conservation agency staff and students.
Support to selected partner countries in developing their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) The project supported decision-makers in selected partner countries in developing their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), which represent a milestone in the preparation of contributions to the new comprehensive climate agreement in 2015. The project supported the INDC development process, for example, by preparing country-specific needs analyses and studies on selected topics and by providing expert advice to inter-ministerial working groups. It also provided a forum for the participating countries to exchange ideas on the specific design of INDCs. The project prepared methodical concepts and knowledge products, networked with other initiatives in this area, and fostered peer to peer exchange on individual topics.
The Art of Building Resilience Inhabitants of Ndavaya in Kwale County in the coast region of Kenya are highly affected by unpredictable and extreme weather patterns. Longer droughts and heavier floods make it harder to sustain their traditional livestock and agricultural economy. The goal of the IKI Small Grants project was to support the development and implementation of a community strategy for increased climate resilience through interactive forum theatre. The theatre introduced concepts of climate resilience and reflected on communal hardships. Community members were invited onto the stage to act out their own decisions and interventions towards a climate resilient development path. Follow-up activities allowed the community to delve deeper into their solutions. The project seeked to create attitudinal change, building upon the community´s self-developed resilience. A total of 10,000 inhabitants were targeted, by either assisting the performance or participating in community environmental action days.
Trees for Lebanon: offsetting climate change and empowering communities Human pressure has led to the eradication of primary forests in Lebanon. 85% of the remaining forests are degraded. Pressure on forest resources derives from forest fires and firewood harvesting. The project addressed serious forest degradation in at least ten sites in Lebanon through a simplified, cost-effective tree planting method that empowers communities to take action. The project adopted the `seedball method` in which a variety of local seeds are packed in clods of soil and are sown by scattering them on the ground. The success rate of this method is expected to be higher than the labour-intensive sowing of individual seedlings. The project offered employment to refugee and disadvantaged women in the production of the seedballs. The communities are thus equipped with knowledge and resources to protect their environment. A total of 600,000 seedballs have been sown.
MDBs' climate leadership Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) have the potential to be key leaders of the global transition to a climate-safe world. However, reforms are necessary, as too many decision-makers within the MDBs continue to view climate action as conflicting with the goal of poverty alleviation.  At the global level, the project supports key shareholders of the largest MDBs to create a politically enabling environment for more effective leadership on climate change issues. The project also seeks to raise awareness of the role that MDBs play with civil society, academics, and other stakeholders in Germany and beyond.  MDBs have a significant multiplier effect and act as a catalyst for change far beyond their direct financial impact. They set standards and act as role models for other national and regional development banks.
Reducing Methane Emissions through Waste Treatment Concept in the City of Gaobeidian (China) The aim of the project was to introduce sustainable waste management with reduced methane emissions for the Chinese city of Gaobeidian. At the same time, it reduced the impact of other environmental problems associated with landfill, such as groundwater pollution and offensive odours. To this end, the project constructed a demonstration plant for mechanical biological treatment (MBT) handling approximately 40,000 tonnes of urban waste each year. The demonstration plant produces biogas for electricity generation and enables the reduction of additional emissions through covering the landfill site with stabilised biomass. In addition, the plant is also able to provide other secondary materials such as combustible fuels. The operational staff received training on using the new technology, and quality standards were established.
Modernisation of public transport in Lviv (Phase II) A sustainable transport system is essential to significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of cities. The project therefore supported the city of Lviv in developing and planning a sustainable transport system. The core of the project was the extension of the existing tram network by building a new tram line in order to open up further partly socially disadvantaged areas of the city. In addition, Lviv modernised the city bus fleet with the support of the project. By purchasing larger used vehicles, the previous midi buses were replaced and larger passenger capacities were created. New pedestrian zones and other traffic-calming measures led to a reduction in emissions from car traffic. In addition, the project analysed future traffic flows in order to implement better traffic management.