International Climate Initiative

#2: Spotlight on … the Urban Development, Infrastructure and Mobility team of the International Climate Initiative #IKI #IKIteams #IKISustainableCities #ResilientUrbanFuture #MobilityTransition #CircularEconomy   At Zukunft-Umwelt-Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH, the IKI´s project management agency, this team operates across all IKI funding areas and manages projects focusing on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change. Strategic priorities & topics include: 👉 Sustainable and climate-friendly urban and peri-urban development, 👉The mobility transition, 👉 Circular economy. 🔎 Explore IKI’s funding priorities: https://lnkd.in/dYwHgu3K   ❗ From project selection to project closure ❗ This dedicated team accompanies projects from initial outline to final report. They support the German federal ministries and implementation partners throughout the entire project lifecycle.   🏢 🏡 #IKIpriority “Developing sustainable and climate-friendly urban and peri-urban areas” IKI projects support partner countries and cities in developing strategies for sustainable, climate-friendly and resilient urban development & urban biodiversity. The focus is on integrative and sustainable approaches and their financing options for the development of urban and peri-urban areas. Capacity building concerns both the local and higher levels and takes the form of knowledge transfer, technological cooperation, policy advice and investment in pilot projects. 🔎Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dM_hkMUF   🚍🚲 #IKIpiority “Advancing the mobility transition” In the field of mobility transition, the IKI focuses in particular on the large and growing sources of emissions in addition to the approaches of traffic avoidance and modal shift. An energy transition in the transport sector is key to embarking on low-emission development paths with less reliance on fossil fuels. The IKI’s objective is to ensure that as many partner countries as possible have defined action plans and started to implement concrete measures. 🔎Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dvyWxskK   ❓ Did you know❓ In 2025, the IKI looks back on 10 years of “sustainable urban development”: This topic has been an overarching priority within IKI’s funding areas since 2015. Globally, well over 100 IKI projects on sustainable urban development have been implemented in more than 50 countries to date! 🔎 Details: https://lnkd.in/du5G5FbD Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz (BMUV) Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany

💪🌏 Empowering Youth for a #JustEnergyTransition in #Argentina! The YouthEnergy project, funded by the IKI Medium Grants programme, aims to foster a sustainable energy future in Argentina by empowering young people as key drivers of a just energy transition. Through a capacity-building approach, the project equips youth with the knowledge and skills necessary to become knowledge carriers, energy innovators and active participants in governance and policy discussions, both locally and internationally. As part of this effort, one of the main components of YouthEnergy is strengthening the capacities of teachers in technical schools. The project primarily targets teachers in the provinces of Chubut, Neuquén and Mendoza, providing them with modern didactic materials to educate students on #climatechange, just energy transition and #renewableenergy solutions. ❗Milestones achieved in the first year of the project ❗ 👍 Development of didactic materials (comprehensive educational resources on climate change and just energy transition) 👍Training of provincial referents as key actors within their respective regional educational systems 👍Capacity building for more than 60 teachers from approx. 30 technical schools ❗ Looking ahead – next steps in project work ❗ ➡️ Working together with 24 technical schools to further integrate topics related to alternative energy solutions into the school curriculum ➡️ Providing educational kits on renewable energy technologies and green hydrogen ➡️ Organising spaces to promote the #participation of youth organisations in debates on a just energy transition in Argentina ➡️ Supporting the participation of two youth leaders in international debates at #COP30 Visit our website and discover more about #IKIs YouthEnergy project: https://lnkd.in/desX2dfG Wuppertal Institut für Klima, Umwelt, Energie gGmbH Siemens Foundation Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz

🌟 Welcome to all the projects that have recently joined the #IKI community! These new projects span different regions of the world: 🌎 Local pathways to phase out coal in Colombia 🚢 Combining zero-emission boat building, indigenous knowledge, and modern maritime training in the Marshall Islands 🐦 Promoting the coexistence of people and nature along the East Atlantic migratory route used by millions of waterbirds Find out more about these projects here: https://lnkd.in/dwZA6XZD 🤝 #WelcomeToTheIKI

In Latin America and the Caribbean, the International Climate Initiative #IKI supports the development of a highly qualified workforce for the energy transition. The energy transition needs clever minds and hard-working hands! For this reason, the IKI project ETRELA II addresses the shortage of skilled professionals in renewable energy technologies—wind, solar thermal, and photovoltaics - as well as energy efficiency. By expanding education and training opportunities, the project contributes to 👉 greenhouse gas emission reduction by supporting a transition to cleaner energy sources; 👉 job creation by building a workforce that can sustain and expand the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors;  👉 educational infrastructure development through the establishment of new training centres and Train the Trainer courses. Discover the details ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d7R4wMx6 #IKItopics #EnergyEfficiency #Renewables #JustEnergyTransition #ParisAgreement OLADE - Organización Latinoamericana de Energía Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería 📷 Impressons of the training centre for photovoltaics and solar thermal energy at the Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria in Peru.

🌏 Advancing the Transition to Low Carbon Buildings in Asia 🏢 Buildings are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, representing almost 40% of global energy-associated carbon emissions. By 2060, the global building floor area is projected to double, driving higher energy consumption and greater demand for cooling. In Asia, this growing demand poses a major challenge as cities expand. Governments are working to adopt more climate-friendly designs and sustainable materials. However, enforcement of building energy efficiency regulations has not been significant due to several barriers, including limited understanding among subnational authorities, insufficient awareness among industry professionals, and inadequate financing and incentives. The Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition (ALCBT) Project, supported by the #IKI, addresses these challenges by catalysing a nationwide transition towards low carbon buildings in Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, through ▶️ Standardising tools and systems for managing carbon emissions ▶️ Supporting policies for achieving carbon-neutrality by 2050 ▶️ Enhancing capacity for low carbon buildings Find out more about the latest outcomes of this IKI project 👇 https://lnkd.in/e9gkPdCD #IKItopics #EnergyEfficiency #Renewables #JustEnergyTransition Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, Global Green Growth Institute, ASEAN Centre for Energy, Energy Efficiency Services Limited, HEAT GmbH

Reflecting on the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue #BETD2025 From panel discussions to an information booth, the International Climate Initiative #IKI actively participated in the international conference in various formats. ❗ Showcasing Practical IKI Examples at the BETD Cooperation Dialogue Best practice examples were presented in three dedicated sessions: 👉 Dialogue on 'Community Energy Resilience in Ukraine': Presentation of the pilot project Renewables for Resilient Ukraine. 👉 Dialogue on 'MENA Energy Cooperation – Success Stories and Vision': Sharing experiences from the IKI project Linking Ambitious Renewable Energy Development and Efficient Sector Coupling in the MENA Region. 👉 Dialogue on 'Energy Transition Training for Energy Communities in Colombia': Presentation of the work carried out by the Regional Training Centre for Renewable Energy (CERFER), funded by the IKI. ❗ IKI Project Contributions to the Side Event on Energy Efficiency The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action dedicated a side event on the day before the conference to energy efficiency – a crucial component of the global energy transition. The IKI contributed valuable insights from its project work, including: 👉 IKI Project: Boosting Ambitions to Achieve a Climate-Neutral Building Standard in the MENA Region. 👉 IKI Project: Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings. ❗ Informing Visitors: The IKI Information Booth at the Federal Foreign Office Representatives from the Energy, Industry, and Technology department of Zukunft-Umwelt-Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH, which has served as the project management agency for the IKI since 2018, were available to answer questions about the funding programme. ❗ Supporting High-Level Events The IKI also played a key role in supporting the organisation of two high-level roundtables: 👉 Accelerating Industrial Decarbonisation: Opportunities and challenges for international competitiveness and development, and the role of the Climate Club. 👉 Promoting Investment through Energy Targets in NDCs: A dialogue between the private sector and government representatives. For more details on the IKI at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, visit https://lnkd.in/d_usqvKh #Renewables #JustEnergyTransition #EnergyEfficiency #ParisAgreement Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue

Next week's IKI Brown Bag Lunch "Linking Carbon Markets and Climate Finance" will present insights from the Climate Finance Innovators project. Join the discussion and explore strategies for leveraging carbon markets and climate finance to raise climate ambition. 🗓️ 2 April 2025, 12:00-13:00 CEST 💻Online, registration is open until 31 March 🔗Register here: https://lnkd.in/dvdvAYmd 💚 Event details: https://lnkd.in/djYrtBDR Perspectives Climate Group #IKI #climateaction #climatefinance #carbonmarkets

Take a look at this new economic analysis by the OECD - OCDE and UNDP, presented today at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue at the Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany. The report was supported by an #IKI project. #PCD2025 Click here for more details on how the IKI supports the development of ambitious #NDCs and long-term strategies ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eSfCAUyv The full OECD-UNDP report will be published in late spring. Read the key messages below 👇

In Botswana, small farmers received grants to switch to renewable energy solutions. The environmental and climate impact has been significant. On 25 hectares of farmland, smallholders now water their crops using drip irrigation, saving 770 tonnes of CO2 emissions, 835 litres of diesel per hectare and 30,000 kWh of power. Read more about the project and the experiences of people who have received the grants or are working with the National Development Bank in Botswana ➡️ https://lnkd.in/edxs8NCF #IKI #IKISmallGrants #renewableenergy GIZ Botswana and SADC, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH

🌳 Celebrating International Day of Forests: Preserving and Restoring Forests for Climate and Food Security 🌍 Today, on the International Day of Forests, we reflect on the vital role forests play in sustaining life on Earth. This year's theme, "Forests and Food," underscores the intrinsic link between healthy forests, food security, and climate resilience. Forests are indispensable, providing not only essential raw materials but also serving as a source of nutrition and income for billions globally. They act as natural carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide and thereby mitigating climate change. However, deforestation and forest degradation threaten these critical functions, leading to biodiversity loss and the disruption of ecosystem services. IKI's Commitment to Forest Conservation The International Climate Initiative #IKI is dedicated to addressing these challenges through various projects aimed at preserving and restoring forests worldwide. By promoting sustainable land use practices and supporting reforestation efforts, IKI contributes to both climate mitigation and the enhancement of food security for communities that rely on forest resources. Join Us in Making a Difference! On this #ForestDay, we invite you to learn more about our initiatives and explore how collective action can lead to a sustainable future. Keywords for IKI project work in this thematic area are, for example 🌳 High-quality tree planting material of native tree species for landscape restoration in Sub-Saharan Africa; 🌳 Strengthening capacities of Indigenous Peoples for forest protection in Brazil; 🌳 Deforestation-free supply chains in Africa. Discover more about our efforts in forest preservation and restoration in our latest article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/drVgFwGp World Agroforestry Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH FAO Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz (BMUV) Palladium: Make It Possible Regeneration