A construction worker wearing a hard hat works on a solar panel.

Sustainable infrastructure: water, energy, transport

The importance of infrastructure is often only recognised when it is lacking. Infrastructure enables an economic upturn and therefore provides an important basis for better living conditions. Water, energy and transport are the source, carrier and motor of development.

Water is a source of vital nutrients and the basis for hygiene. But it is an economic good and production factor, too. Access to this essential resource and to good sanitation is essential for health, peaceful coexistence and productivity.

A water tap, a water glass and people schematically depicted with information about drinking water supply.

Water and waste management

Energy

A hand, a sink and a toilet schematically depicted along with written information about sanitation.

Wasser- und Abfallwirtschaft

Energy

A hand, a gearwheel, water drops and plants schematically depicted along with information about access to fresh water in agriculture.

Water and waste management

An electric meter, a lightning bolt and money coins schematically depicted together with written information about electricity savings.

Energy

Two people, a garbage can and a garbage bag schematically depicted together with written information about waste disposal.

Water and waste management

Energy

Dynamic development thrives on ecologically sustainable energy resources that can be accessed where they are needed – in private households, agriculture, industry and in the service sector.

An effective transport system is the backbone of every modern economy. It gets people to their place of work, to school and college and brings them to doctors and hospitals. Furthermore, it also opens up rural areas for development and makes cities internationally competitive.

*The results data outlined here relate to the review year 2021.

Water policy

Insufficient water supply is often a man-made problem. Many grievances can be remedied through good governance.
Water policy
Water and sanitation supply

GIZ is committed to ensuring that people in all countries can exercise their right to drinking water and sanitation.
Water and sanitation supply
Water resources management

Sustainable water management adapted to climate change enables economic and social development.
Water resources management
Waste and recycling management

Improper waste management is a problem for health, the environment and the climate. GIZ therefore supports the introduction of integrated recycling and waste management systems.
Waste and recycling management
Poverty-oriented basic energy supply

Most people in developing countries produce energy from biomass, which affects the environment and human health.
Poverty-oriented basic energy supply
Energy efficiency

Increasing energy efficiency promotes climate protection and contributes to cost savings and resource conservation.
Energy efficiency
International energy policy

The GIZ supports international cooperation for a global energy system transformation.
International energy policy
Renewable Energy

GIZ supports partner countries in their energy system transformation and the system integration of renewable energies.
Renewable Energy
Mobility, transport and infrastructure

GIZ supports partners worldwide in designing sustainable mobility, transport systems, and infrastructure.
Mobility, transport and infrastructure

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News

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Our references

Investing in a sustainable future with ‘green bonds’

Sustainable infrastructure: water, energy, transport

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