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.

From hippos to sacred forests

At a biosphere reserve on the border between Togo and Benin, the local people are taking responsibility for nature conservation.

Revolution in the desert

How Chile is producing low-cost green electricity and is leading the way in mitigating climate change.

My friend, the tree

How livestock ranchers in Colombia are protecting the rain forest and improving their incomes at the same time.

A paradise for renewables

Chile is powering ahead with transforming its energy system. The country has become a model for its neighbours.

Protecting an underwater jewel

Already seriously affected by climate change, Fiji is now taking measures to save the Great Sea Reef.

A bright future for renewables

"We need strong, predictable, smart policies around the world", writes Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA.

Environment and climate change