Environment and climate change

GIZ assists its partners in identifying the wide range of causes of environmental risks. It helps modernise environmental policy at all levels, advises on regional environmental cooperation and develops strategies to embed environmental protection in other areas of policy.

Interview

‘We need new energy partnerships’

Antonio Almonte, Energy Minister of the Dominican Republic, explains how this Caribbean country can put its energy mix on a sustainable footing.

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Fighting the impacts of climate change

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.

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Interview

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

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Report

Moving forward

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

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Interview

“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.

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Interview

‘Germany needs to lead by example’

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

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Report

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.

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Report

Nature’s bounty

Why drones are joining chickens and bees in boosting biodiversity. A visit to the Núñez family farm in the Dominican Republic.

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Guest Column

Human, animal and environmental health

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

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