Sustainable infrastructure

Sustainable energy is needed for development, along with access to water and sanitation. These must be reliably available where they are needed – in homes, in agriculture, in manufacturing, and in the services sector. Sustainable mobility and an efficient transport system are the backbone of modern economies.

Drei Personen vor einem gelben Hintergrund mit Windrädern und südafrikanischen Flaggenfarben, zentral eine Frau mit Zebra-Muster-Kleidung.

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Winds of change driving the energy transition in the Cape

To bring about a Just Energy Transition (JET), you have to take everyone with you and get them actively involved. On behalf of the German Government, GIZ supports a number of South African partner organisations as they embark on this journey.

Die linke Bildhälfte zeigt die brasilianische Flagge, während rechts drei kleine Fläschchen mit der Aufschrift "SAF" vor einem unscharfen industriellen Hintergrund stehen.

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Green hydrogen pioneer

In Brazil, GIZ supports research and efforts to build a green hydrogen economy in a variety of ways. As a result, there has been an upsurge of interest from many stakeholders, including the private sector.

Eine Hand hält ein kleines, mit "SAF" beschriftetes Fläschchen mit klarer Flüssigkeit vor einem verschwommenen industriellen Hintergrund.

Scientific Visualization Studio

‘The demand for sustainable aviation fuels is huge’

Demand for sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) is growing rapidly. In this interview, Fabíola Correia de Carvalho explains how research has joined forces with GIZ in Brazil to tackle this key issue for the future.

Hello from Delhi

Daniel Moser manages in India several transport projects implemented by GIZ. Sustainable urban mobility characterises his professional life, including in his previous position at the World Bank.

Aalia Cassim

‘Cautiously optimistic’ about South Africa’s energy situation

South Africa’s progress and challenges on the road to a green energy future: Aalia Cassim, Acting Chief Director of Microeconomic Policy at the National Treasury of South Africa, in an akzente interview

Jesse David Preyser und Chris Preyser

Training for South Africa’s energy transition

South Africa and its energy transition: a journey to the Western Cape shows how young people are being integrated into efforts to transform the energy sector.

Fotomontage von zwei Mädchen die Fußball spielen und einer Baumwollpflanze

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The cotton kick

Nine German football clubs, a textile manufacturer, 450 family-run farms in India, Fairtrade and GIZ have teamed up to produce fan merchandise made of sustainable cotton. Views on the From Field to Fan Shop initiative.

‘We provide direct and unbureaucratic support’

German cities, districts and local authorities are supporting their Ukrainian partner municipalities with civil protection and reconstruction. GIZ project manager Maria König explains how this works.

Julian Rentzsch

‘We need more feminine energy’

Drei Fragen an Rashi Gupta, Gründerin und Geschäftsführerin von Vision Mechatronics, einem führenden Unternehmen in den Bereichen Robotik, erneuerbare Energien und Energiespeicherung in Indien

Anavilhanas-Nationalpark. Novo Airão, Amazonas, Brasilien

GIZ Brasilien

President Lula’s forestry policy bears fruit

Focus on forest conservation: GIZ supports Brazil in protecting the Amazon region in many ways.

Hello from Kigali

Rwanda has been Julia Gabriel's home for four years now. From there, she provides support for a regional programme with activities in 12 countries. The focus is on peace, security and raw materials.

Zwei Frauen stehen an einer Tiefkühltrauhe, eine hält einen Milchbehälter in der Hand

Huda Hassan

The wonder of refrigeration

The amazing story of a successful dairywoman, helpful cooling and an enthusiastic community. Out and about in the Somaliland region.