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.

Interview

‘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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Perspectives

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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Report

Through the eyes of a child

Stray dogs, muddy paths and dangerous crossings are just some of the challenges Ukrainian children face on their way to school. Now those living in the city of Zhytomyr have a safer journey.

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Interview

‘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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Urban development

‘My work is a social commentary’

Olalekan Jeyifous wants to spark a conversation on urban development.

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News bulletin

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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Urbanization

‘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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Report

Where women conquer the cities

All over the world, men dominate urban life. We show five unusual initiatives by women for women in cities.

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Digital Africa 2020

Connecting the other 50 per cent

Kenyan IT researcher and policy analyst Nanjira Sambuli on the current state of digitisation in Africa.

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