News and Features
21 May 2025
Marshall Islands celebrates International Women in Maritime Day with inspiring Uliga Dock Event
The Marshall Islands marked International IMO Women in Maritime Day with a vibrant celebration at Uliga Dock, honoring the vital contributions of women in the maritime industry. The event drew maritime professionals, students, and community members togeth
20 May 2025
Marshall Islands and Pohnpei deepen maritime cooperation
A high-level delegation from the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), led by Hon. Minister Hilton T. Kendall, has concluded a landmark visit to Pohnpei State last week, advancing a shared regional agenda for sustainable maritime development.
30 April 2025
Accessible and inclusive transport towards a just and sustainable transition
GIZ Philippines, through the TRANSCEND Project, recently participated in the Global Disability Summit, April 2-3, in Berlin, Germany. Organized every three years, this year's Summit was co-hosted by the Federal Republic of Germany.
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22 April 2025
Vanuatu hosts first blue carbon policy consultations
On April 22, the Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation hosted its first stakeholder consultation for the country’s Blue Carbon Policy.
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14 February 2025
SPADe: Strengthening abaca cooperatives in Mindanao
On February 12-14, the GIZ SPADe Project supported a benchmarking study on abaca consolidation and marketing in Agusan del Sur and Agusan del Norte.
13 February 2025
The journey to a greener transport future is on!
The Philippines' Department of Transportation, Climate Change Commission, DENR and GIZ, through the TRANSCEND Project, gathered experts to push for a more ambitious climate goal for transport.
12 February 2025
Philippines, Japan and GIZ meet to explore collaboration for transit-oriented development policy guidelines
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Environmental, Land Use, and Urban Planning and Development Bureau met with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, and Urban Renaissance Agency.
10 January 2025
Sub-National Competence Center for Climate Information and Services in Agriculture and Fisheries launched in Isabela State Mariano Marcos State University
Representatives from local government units and experts on agriculture and fisheries joined the GIZ SSCIS Project to witness the launch of the Sub-National Competence Center.
17 January 2025
German Embassy, GIZ, and government partners unveil Center of Excellence in Climate Information and Services Marker in PAGASA
The South-South Centre of Excellence in Climate Information and Services Marker at the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) was unveiled on January 17.
20 January 2025
"Energy in Transition - Powering Tomorrow" traveling exhibition opens at the SM Mall of Asia
The German Embassy Manila, in cooperation with GIZ Philippines officially opened the traveling exhibition "Energy in Transition - Powering Tomorrow" at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, January 20, 2025.
14 January 2025
IKI: Paving the way to a low-carbon and climate-resilient Philippines
The 7th International Climate Initiative (IKI) Annual Networking Activity, focused on building a low-carbon and climate-resilient future.
17 January 2025
TRANSCEND kickstarts the year with alignment Workshop and first Project Steering Committee Meeting
The GIZ-implemented TRANSCEND Project, commenced with a convergence Workshop and a Steering Committee Meeting to align goals.
5 December 2024
GIZ officially hands over equipment to Philippine Coast Guard for maritime law enforcement
Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke leads ceremonial handover of equipment and the reporting of the milestones of the Support to the Philippine Coast Guard in Securing the Rules-based International Order in the Indo-Pacific Phase 2 (PCG P2) Project
