Nachhaltige Infrastruktur

Sustainable infrastructure

Without sustainable infrastructure, sustainable development remains an empty promise. We support our partners around the world in rethinking fundamental systems – for the climate, environment and quality of life.

Our skills and expertise

  • Rethinking infrastructure

    Making systems and structures resource-efficient, fair and fit for the future

  • Enabling climate targets

    Facilitating climate goals with infrastructure that contributes to decarbonisation and climate change adaptation

  • Using resources efficiently

    Integrating circular economy principles and water and waste management

  • Developing solutions together

    Developing solutions jointly with partners from the fields of politics, business, science and academia and civil society

Energy for development

Mains electricity – still an unattainable luxury for many. As the climate crisis intensifies, the global energy transition presents an opportunity: clean energy for all, economic growth and climate action in one.

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Green hydrogen

As the fuel of the future, green hydrogen can help where electricity is not a viable solution, such as in industry or heavy goods transport. We promote the establishment, use and partnerships for green hydrogen worldwide.

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Circular economy

From waste problem to resource: we help cities and countries to avoid waste, recover recyclable materials and strengthen the circular economy – with ecological, social and economic impact.

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Sustainable mining

The extraction of raw materials brings environmental and social risks. We advise on how companies and states can approach raw material extraction in an environmentally friendly and transparent way that benefits the population.

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Water: the key to development

Water is essential to life, an economic factor and a human right. We promote water management, sanitation and resource protection – for a fair, climate-adapted water supply.

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Mobility transition

With our ‘Avoid–Shift–Improve’ approach, we are committed to sustainable mobility: avoiding journeys, shifting modes of transport, improving technology. In this way, we support our partners in the expansion of environmentally friendly transport systems.

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Projects in focus

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A matter of justice and dignity

In order for Syrians to rebuild their country in a just and stable manner, the property rights of refugees and displaced persons must be secured. Together with partners, GIZ has created an important basis for this to happen.
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Green hydrogen pioneer

In Brazil, GIZ supports research and efforts to build a green hydrogen economy in a variety of ways. As a result, there has been an upsurge of interest from many stakeholders, including the private sector.
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A new approach to water scarcity

GIZ is supporting Jordan in the desalination of brackish water. With this, the country now meets 15 per cent of its drinking water requirements – a figure that is rising.

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