SDG 13: Climate Action

Interviewed in the run-up to the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17) in Armenia, GIZ Director General Elke Siehl and Director of Division Alexander Haack explain why human existence depends on the biodiversity on Earth, how we are protecting the basis of our livelihoods around the world, and who is driving improvements.

Armenia is hosting this year’s UN Biodiversity Conference. Lake Sevan is a case study for how better data, nature-based solutions and strong government agencies can preserve biodiversity.

UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach explains how housing shortages and climate change are connected—and how cities can become more resilient.

How public funding and international cooperation attract investment in climate action.

The next UN Biodiversity Conference will be held in Armenia in October. Here we answer the most important questions about the negotiations.

In Lesotho, we work with the local community to ensure that they farm the land along the Orange River sustainably, and preserve ecosystems. This protects their livelihoods while safeguarding water supply for millions of people further downstream.