Climate change and the environment

GIZ supports its partners in identifying the causes of environmental and climate risks. It helps modernise policy, advises on regional cooperation, and develops strategies to embed environmental protection and climate action in other policy fields.

Auf dem Foto ist eine junge Frau mit traditionellen Gesichtsbemalungen abgebildet. Sie trägt große, auffällige blaue und weiße Ohrringe und ein gelbes Halsband. Ihr freundliches Lächeln und die warme Ausstrahlung heben sich gegen den unscharfen Hintergrund ab.

Instagram posts from the rainforest

Portrait of Helena Gualinga, the Ecuadorian activist who campaigns for the rights of indigenous peoples and the protection of their habitats.

Ein weites Feld im Vordergrund mit einem Kraftwerk im Hintergrund unter einem teilweise bewölkten Himmel. Das Kraftwerk hat mehrere hohe, schlanke Schornsteine und Kühltürme, aus denen Dampf aufsteigt

Blueprint for success in phasing out coal

An interview from South Africa's coal-mining region: a new beginning that incorporates fair climate action, the expansion of renewable energy and new job prospects

Moving forward

GIZ is supporting Bolivia in achieving lasting improvements to its water security. A visit to the Río Azero valley.

“We are doing pioneer work”

Eduardo Soriano and Torsten Schwab explain the prospects of Power-to-X and why a German-Brazilian pilot project could pave the way.

The signals are on green

Our infographic shows which developments are already sustainable, and where there is an urgent need for a rethink.

Greening the economy

Indonesia’s path towards a sustainable future, summarised by Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati

‘We cannot go back to the old normal’

Environment Minister Andrea Meza Murillo talks about Costa Rica’s ambitious goals for a green recovery from the pandemic.

Green and fair

Why embracing forms of economic activity that are sustainable and socially equitable fis vital for the international community.

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.

Auf dem Bild ist das Model Barbara Meier zu sehen, die ein schwarzes Oberteil trägt und ein Mikrofon-Headset an hat. Sie scheint aufmerksam auf etwas abseits der Kamera zu blicken, möglicherweise während einer Präsentation oder Diskussion. Der Hintergrund ist in einem ruhigen Blauton gehalten.

‘Germany needs to lead by example’

Model Barbara Meier discusses how fashion and sustainability can go hand in hand.

Green is the colour of hope

An excursion to the area surrounding the La Tigra Rainforest Lodge in Costa Rica illustrates how many people are working together in the interests of nature conservation – the private sector is also doing its bit for the green recovery.

Human, animal and environmental health

BMZ State Secretary Dr Maria Flachsbarth explains why we need a holistic approach in order to prevent pandemics.