Sustainable infrastructure

Dynamic development thrives on ecologically sustainable energy resources that can be accessed where they are needed – in private households, agriculture, industry and in the service sector. An effective transport system is the backbone of every modern economy.

  • Drawing the right conclusions
    Why and how GIZ is working to build a green economic recovery. A column by Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven, Member of the Management Board at GIZ.
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  • ‘Taking a holistic view of climate change and agriculture’
    The following interview with GIZ experts Christel Weller-Molongua and Jochen Renger focuses on hunger and nutrition.
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  • Custodians of natural treasures
    Algeria is rich in biological diversity. The coastal regions in the north are home to many rare delights.
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  • ‘Rethinking mobility – and helping achieve the Paris climate target’
    Daniel Ernesto Moser, Management Head of TUMI, explains why towns and cities are at the heart of the transition to sustainable transport.
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  • ‘A kit solaire can change a family’s life forever.’
    Interview on solar energy with entrepreneur Christian Gbogbo, partner of Energising Development (EnDev) in Benin.
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  • A driving force for a better future
    Modern technology could enable farmers in Ethiopia to achieve far higher yields. Young men and women at a training centre are learning how to use agricultural machinery efficiently and how to manage a farm professionally.
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  • ‘My work is a social commentary’
    Olalekan Jeyifous wants to spark a conversation on urban development.
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  • Projects in brief
    The European Union promotes development, peace and democracy around the world. GIZ is implementing a host of projects on its behalf all over the globe. Here is a selection.
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  • ‘We want as much electric mobility as possible’
    Interview with Andriy Sadovyi, Mayor of the Ukrainian city of Lviv, about the opportunities and challenges of cities in the near future.
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