Discover how the #IKI supports the Global Matchmaking Platform, a key initiative providing vital support to developing and emerging economies in their efforts to decarbonise industry.
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What makes the energy transition fair – and who gets to shape it? In Vietnam, the International Climate Initiative demonstrates how young people can become active drivers of change. Read the story ➡️ buff.ly/WtXU1or
#IKIyouth #ClimateAction #JustTransition #MediumGrants
An IKI project in Latin America has published self-study materials and practical guides for practitioners to strengthen the financing and implementation of ecosystem-based adaptation measures. #EbA
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🤝 The IKI project “Green Economy Transformation and Decarbonization Pathways in the Context of Economic Recovery” (GET 4.0) has supported Argentina’s transition to a greener, low carbon economy.
Read more about the project's activities ⬇️
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How can industrial decarbonisation move from ambition to action? UNIDO’s Rana Ghoneim explains how IKI-supported initiatives are helping countries turn climate targets into real-world results.
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Tomorrow is the International Day of Forests 🌳
This year’s theme is 'Forests and Economies’ and we would like to highlight IKI's work on forest conservation in the context of sustainable bioeconomies & supply chains.
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In our latest IKI newsletter edition, we have compiled interviews and insights from various areas of IKI’s work, illustrating how the programme’s values are put into practice!
#safeguards #accountability #GenderJustice #IKIvalues
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Gender inequality, climate change and biodiversity loss are interconnected. This publication shares practical experiences, gender-responsive approaches, and lessons learned from IKI projects in Viet Nam.
Take a look inside ⬇️
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What does the energy transition look like when more women are involved in decision-making? This question brought 15 female leaders from Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe to Berlin and Bonn for a study visit. Explore the details➡️https://buff.ly/rNSgQ1R
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🐝 Discover how the IKI project Poli-LAC advanced pollinator conservation in 2025 through partnerships, pilot actions, and strengthened environmental governance. The project is working in Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, Paraguay and Peru. @giz.de
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The #IKI equips future women negotiators from Africa and Asia with the skills and confidence to engage in UN climate negotiations. Read the full article and learn how women can step into leadership roles ➡️ buff.ly/XxtVvGD
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🇨🇫 The Central African Republic has submitted its NDC 3.0, committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 7%–14% below the business-as-usual scenario unconditionally and up to 17% with international support, by 2035.
In Colombia, the #IKI demonstrates that protected areas can only succeed in the long term when they are shaped together with local communities. Discover the details ➡️ buff.ly/JeeQST9
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The IKI-supported SPARK project collected case studies to support local governments, practitioners and CSOs in replicating, adapting and scaling up successful interventions that promote active mobility & more equitable urban environments.
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Protecting climate & biodiversity – without unintended side effects. How exactly can we prevent projects from causing unwanted social or ecological impacts?
Read the interview with Andrea Kämpf from our Independent Complaint Mechanism ⬇️
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An IKI project empowered Mongolian herders – especially women – on sustainable livestock & climate adaptation. They are adapting their practices to better cope with climate change challenges & to secure their income base. Read more⬇️
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🙏 A total of 501 project outlines were submitted for the IKI Large Grants ideas competition. The deadline for submitting project outlines was 17 February 2026. Thank you for all your submissions, which are now being reviewed.
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Beyond Compliance: In our latest interview, Mac Darrow from #OHCHR explains why E&S safeguards are essential for effective climate action — and what makes the IKI safeguards system stand out internationally. Read the full article ➡️ buff.ly/yxapUxf
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📢 Calling for young dreamers, innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea for the planet!
Are you ready to be the next Young Champions of the Earth?
Registration is open. Apply before 31 March:
https://www.unep.org/youngchampions/apply/timeline
As the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process gains momentum globally, this analysis, produced by the #IKI SCALA programme, looks at all NAPs from developing countries to take stock of adaptation priorities & needs in agrifood systems.
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In our latest newsletter edition, we present projects that are supporting demonstration systems, training skilled professionals and using carbon market mechanisms to anchor sustainable cooling solutions in the market for the long term. ➡️ buff.ly/ZsEnv3I
#IKItopics #GreenCooling #EnergyEfficiency
Discover how carbon credits are advancing climate-friendly cooling: Through the Cooling Programme for Southern Africa, the IKI is supporting Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia & South Africa in establishing "green" air-conditioning systems ➡️ buff.ly/asthUUG
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Want to promote active mobility? Maybe this handbook will help you.
The IKI SPARK project has published this handbook, which provides compact, ready-to-use methods for implementing low-cost, temporary and scalable interventions.
Find it here ⬇️
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🌍 Climate change is putting coastal wetlands, biodiversity and livelihoods at risk. This new methodological guidelines from the #IKI CREAF project help site managers & researchers build long‑term monitoring & modelling systems for tidal wetlands along the East Atlantic Flyway.
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This #IKI funded study assesses the socio-economic potentials of South Africa becoming a global hub for green maritime fuels.
Read now how net-zero shipping could boost South Africa. 👉 buff.ly/YWz0pan
Towards climate-friendly cooling Through the Green Cooling Initiative, the #IKI has driven the transformation of a sector responsible for up to ten percent of global greenhouse gas emissions from 2012 to 2025. Discover the details ➡️ buff.ly/uLSzQgx
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Demand for cooling is growing, but conventional air conditioning & refrigeration rely on energy-intensive technology & climate-damaging refrigerants. The IKI-funded Cool Up programme shows a different way.
Read about two demonstration projects in Jordan ⬇️
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This #IKI funded guide explains how to model the allocation of Power-to-X for long-term energy planning. It shows how modelling can identify the most cost-effective applications of green hydrogen.
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Our next IKI Brown Bag Lunch on "End-of-Life Management in the Cooling Sector" will take place on 19 Feb from 13:00-14:00 (CET). Speakers will present highlights from COPA's work on policy, technology, financing & implementation during the IKI project & beyond.
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Reefers are essential for transporting temperature-sensitive goods, yet many still rely on HFCs, some of the most potent greenhouse gases in use. This is where #IKI´s Greener Reefers project comes in by tackling a key barrier to change: the skills gap ➡️ buff.ly/prPyBKy
