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Environment and climate change: From Georgia to Grenada - climate protection with the Green Climate Fund

The Green Climate Fund promotes global climate action – in close cooperation with GIZ.
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Environment and climate change: Green Mosques: for clean energy

Morocco is using energy-efficient technology in mosques to mitigate climate change.
A group of women holding a Ukrainian flag.

Security, reconstruction and peace: Rebuilding step by step

From dance studios to fashion ateliers: small businesses are giving Ukrainians hope during the war.
A woman in a white dress looks into the eyes of another woman who is touching her cheek.

Economic Development and Employment: And action! Rwanda’s film industry takes off

In Rwanda and Kenya, films ‘Made in Africa’ are creating new jobs.
A man holds fish on a string.

Climate, environment, management of natural resources: Protecting people and the planet with catch quotas

Traditional fishing is important – and so too is the balance between commercial use and coastal protection.
A person holds money in her hand and types on a calculator

Governance and democracy: The 2030 Agenda: let’s talk money!

Realising the SDGs requires finance. GIZ advises countries all over the world on how to find and use the necessary funds.

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Three men inspect a solar panel in the forest.

01.12.2023

Indonesia: Saving forests via smartphone

Indonesia’s mangroves protect the climate and provide a livelihood for many people. Mangrove conservation needs everyone’s support.

Photovoltaic system on a private house in Kosovo.

23.11.2023

Kosovo: Energy for the transition

Kosovo is making it more attractive to invest in renewable energies – with funding programmes for private individuals and companies.
Three IT developers work on a computer.

01.11.2023

Consultation with Dr Chatbot

More reliable than Dr Google: in Rwanda, artificial intelligence is providing health tips from trustworthy sources. All based on open-source code.
A man sitting in the steppe holds a smart phone.

17.10.2023

Fast procedures, greater efficiency: digital justice in Mongolia

Procedural errors and long waiting times – that was then. Now an eJustice system is reducing errors and creating transparency.
A camel stares directly into the camera.

10.10.2023

Camelcino – a tradition with a future

Camel milk for cappuccinos – climate-smart business ideas like this require capital. In Kenya, GIZ brings small businesses and investors together.
A man in a laboratory holds a measuring device in his hand.

05.10.2023

Mixing concrete with manioc

For 25 years, administrations have worked together as partners – and sometimes come up with surprising solutions.
Chancellor Scholz speaks at the GIZ Annual Reception.

29.09.2023

Olaf Scholz praises GIZ employees: ’You work for peace and sustainable development every day.’

During a visit to GIZ’s annual reception, the Chancellor emphasised the important role of development cooperation for tackling global challenges.
Two men and two women from Kenya at a workbench.

26.09.2023

Training with practical experience: getting started in the new job

Kenya’s industry needs skilled workers, young people need jobs. Dual vocational training brings the two together.
Women from Ghana doing farming work

19.09.2023

Fire-free for a good harvest

Natural fertilisers instead of slash-and-burn: farmers in northern Ghana adopt agricultural practices that are environmentally friendly.
Portrait photo of Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel

13.09.2023

‘Re-affirming our commitment to the SDGs’

What do the UN Sustainable Development Goals mean for GIZ? In this interview, Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel, Chair of the Management Board, speaks about the value of the SDGs – and how they can be achieved.
Kenyan woman forms clay for cooking stoves

06.09.2023

Climate-friendly cooking in Kenya

For people and the environment: cooking on modern stoves instead of traditional open fires reduces greenhouse gas emissions and creates new jobs.
Two women sitting across from each other at desk: protagonist Rita Mulenga receives free legal advice.

22.08.2023

Equal justice for all – free legal assistance in Zambia

'Paralegals' offer free legal counsel in Zambia. This especially benefits disadvantaged population groups.
Photo of Anna Sophie Herken, Managing Director GIZ.

15.08.2023

Anna Sophie Herken joins the GIZ Management Board

‘I am looking forward to working with my new colleagues at GIZ and to contributing my expertise to the company.’
Silvia Feraru is sitting at a table with papers in her hand.

03.08.2023

Mediator from Moldova: From energy crisis to emancipation

Silvia Feraru is a mediator who supports Roma in her community in Moldova. In an interview, she tells us how Russia’s war of aggression has affected her work.

24.07.2023

Former Chair of GIZ’s Management Board, Bernd Eisenblätter, has died

Bernd Eisenblätter has died. He died on 17 July 2023 at the age of 78. Bernd Eisenblätter was Chair of GIZ’s Management Board from January 2011 until his retirement on 1 July 2012.
Two women are talking to each other.

20.07.2023

Forest protection: a matter for the women at the top

In Bolivia’s indigenous communities, the leaders are almost always men. Ignacia Supepí Cuasase proves that women can be good leaders too. As her community’s cacique (chief), she is committed to protecting the environment there.

11.07.2023

Implementing the 2030 Agenda worldwide

Julia Iversen coordinates work on the 2030 Agenda at GIZ. She outlines how countries around the world are receiving support with its implementation.
A turquoise tile with lettering for GIZ's 2022 integrated corporate report.

05.07.2023

GIZ focuses on digitalisation and strong partnerships

2022 in figures: business volume rises to EUR 4 billion. Women account for over half of the more than 25,000 staff worldwide.
A forest A forest A forest

:Climate change, just transition and renewable energies

Climate change is a danger for more and more regions around the world, with increasingly life-threatening impacts. At the same time, the world is facing extreme challenges as a result of the energy and food crises brought about by Russia's war on Ukraine.

Facts and figures

Bangladesh: Nearly 400,000 seamstresses have received support

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Kenia: around 1.5 million people have access to efficient cooking stoves

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9,117 employees in sub-Saharan Africa

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Ghana: 11,000 tonnes carbon dioxide emissions saved

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Biodiversity: better protection of 775,000 km² nature

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4.9 million people have a better drinking water supply

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Georgien: Gute Regierungsführung für lokale Entwicklung

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  • Wie man den Verlust stoppt - Rettung von Wasser und Boden
  • On the way to circular economy: Jordan explores the EPR system in Germany
  • Kleine Tasse, große Wirkung
  • Bangladesh – your next working destination
  • Living Adaptation: Indian farmers turning garbage into gold
  • Combatting Illicit Financial Flows – Sniffing Dogs
  • Promoting Democracy in the 21st century
  • Resilience in Tourism: Stories of Resilience by Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs

Georgien: Gute Regierungsführung für lokale Entwicklung

Auf dem Weg in die nachhaltige öffentliche Beschaffung – am Beispiel der Polizei Berlin

Wie man den Verlust stoppt - Rettung von Wasser und Boden

On the way to circular economy: Jordan explores the EPR system in Germany

Kleine Tasse, große Wirkung

Bangladesh – your next working destination

Living Adaptation: Indian farmers turning garbage into gold

Combatting Illicit Financial Flows – Sniffing Dogs

Promoting Democracy in the 21st century

Resilience in Tourism: Stories of Resilience by Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs

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