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Close-up of a man’s hands with water running over them from a tap.
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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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Two women sit together while one of them holds a marula nut in her hand.
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Biodiversity as a business model

There is a high demand for biological raw materials from Africa – whether it is for cosmetics or pharmaceutical products. Commercial use of these materials need not come at the cost of biodiversity.

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A group of representatives of indigenous groups in traditional dress sit in conversation with representatives of the COP16 Presidency in Tayrona, Colombia, in the run-up to COP16, with trees in the background.
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‘A COP for the people’

COP16 is focused on local participation. GIZ staff member Sara Chavarriaga explains why this is so important and what challenges it creates.

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