SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

The goal is to achieve inclusive and environmentally sound industrialisation and develop quality, sustainable and resilient infrastructure. To make this possible, enterprises need better access to financial services and markets, among other things.

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

Frozen sunlight

Green economic recovery in action: a successful German-Indonesian project illustrates how renewable energy can boost the local economy in fishing villages across the archipelago – with solar-powered ice makers.

The brewery using bush biomass

Windhoek Lager is one of Africa’s most popular beers. Produced in line with Germany’s beer purity law, top quality is just as important as sustainability.

‘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.

Eine Frau hockt neben einem Wasserhahn im Freien, der in einen Eimer Wasser einfüllt. Sie trägt einen lila Kopfbedeckung, ein grünes Poloshirt und einen gemusterten Rock. Im Hintergrund ist ein einfacher Holzzaun zu sehen.

Solar power system

A solar pump at an agricultural training centre in Benin has made the donkey work of irrigating fields a thing of the past.

Büroumgebung mit mehreren Personen, die an Schreibtischen arbeiten und sich unterhalten. Das Büro ist durch Regale unterteilt, die offene und geschlossene Fächer kombinieren. Eine Treppe im Hintergrund führt zu einer weiteren Etage.

A place for a vital start-up scene

A vibrant start-up scene is emerging in Iraq. The innovation center "The Lab:Suli" helps young talents with networking. With success.

Together against flooding

The Indian city of Bhubaneswar is working to curb flooding and unblock drains.

The future is urban

Cities have a key role to play in efforts to meet climate and development goals. GIZ advises municipalities and supports public involvement in decision-making.