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Climate action and environmental protection

Key topics

We work with governments, companies and citizens worldwide to promote a climate-friendly society and thriving natural environment – to preserve Earth as a liveable place for us all.

Our skills and expertise

  • Implementing climate targets

    GIZ supports governments in reducing CO₂ emissions, protecting themselves against the impacts of climate change and implementing their national climate targets.

  • Adapting to climate change

    With more investment in climate-friendly, green technologies and services, we can better adapt to the impacts of climate change worldwide.

  • Securing resources

    Protecting nature through sustainable use of the natural environment. We advise on water, soil, air, forests and oceans – this builds resilience and can defuse conflicts.

  • Sharing responsibility

    We ensure that the state, the private sector and civil society pool their strengths so that change benefits everyone.

  • Promoting green jobs

    No climate action without experts: a focus on learning how environmental protection and climate action work successfully in practice – climate action and economic development thus go hand in hand.

Climate change

The climate needs action. We support states in achieving their climate targets – through planning advice, investment and local knowledge.

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Biodiversity

How can partner countries continue to develop, meet their needs and at the same time preserve their natural habitats – in other words, secure the foundation for their long-term prosperity? We support them in protecting nature, using it sustainably and restoring degraded ecosystems.

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Sustainable forests

How can we use the forests sustainably without destroying them? We support our partners in combining sustainability and profitable business in ways that protect and preserve the forests.

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Green Economy

The green economy needs good ideas – and capital. We combine environmental protection and climate action with market logic and employment.

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Water, soil, air

Water is becoming scarce, soil is eroding, air is polluted. We are working with governments to change this.

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Seas, coasts and moors

Intact coasts secure food, incomes and the climate. We promote protected areas, fisheries and new financing arrangements.

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Projects in focus

Background

No hydrogen, no energy transition

Green hydrogen may not be the answer to every problem, but it is an essential building block for the energy transition. Jörg Baur explains why and outlines GIZ’s role in the development of a global hydrogen economy.

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AI for climate resilience meets local know-how

A visit to remote islands in the Indonesian archipelago, where artificial intelligence experts are working with coastal communities to strengthen climate resilience and build digital expertise. GIZ is supporting this special initiative.
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Zwei Männer tragen eine solarbetriebene Messboje durch flaches Wasser, im Hintergrund sind Berge und eine Sandbank zu sehen.
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New technologies for the climate action of tomorrow

Die GIZ fördert Start-ups in Lateinamerika und Westafrika, die neue Lösungen für den Klimaschutz entwickeln.

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Projects in this field

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