SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Green infrastructure is expensive, and this is particularly challenging for developing countries and emerging economies. GET.invest connects them with investors.

Agriculture is a driver of climate change. The use and production of mineral fertiliser is a particular source of harmful emissions. These are produced from nitric acid, among other sources. GIZ is working in 11 countries to address this problem.

70 per cent of the world’s refrigerators now use sustainable natural cooling technology. It all began with technology from the former East Germany.

Strong partnerships are becoming even more important for us. Cooperation with the private sector in particular is playing an increasingly significant role.

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.

My name is Duygu Baydilli and I work in the Construction Section at GIZ. Together with more than 40 colleagues, I advise, review and approve construction projects across the world.