Stories on climate and environmental protection

Germany and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been development partners since 2016. In our exclusive interview, H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, talks about the deepened cooperation, which is supported by long-standing partners such as GIZ.

Deforestation is slowing in Brazil. This is down to the environmental policy of President Lula – and the internationally financed Amazon Fund. GIZ supports the Fund, which is managed by Brazil, on behalf of the German Government.

New markets, new partners, new horizons: Partnering in Business with Germany promotes business contacts between SMEs in developing countries and emerging economies and those in Germany.

To develop integrated solutions, we prioritise international cooperation and comprehensive strategies.

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

Green hydrogen may not be the answer to every problem, but it is an essential building block for the energy transition. Jörg Baur explains why and outlines GIZ’s role in the development of a global hydrogen economy.

In the Dominican Republic, the energy transition is gaining momentum. Many stakeholders are joining forces to ensure that the Caribbean nation achieves its climate targets.

My name is Martin Neumann. I focus on sustainable forest management in the Sectoral Department.

The work of GIZ contributes to ensuring that rare resources in Latin America are extracted responsibly, socially, and transparently.