Sino-German Environmental Partnership Phase III

OBJECTIVES Environmental protection and nature conservation measures in China are planned and implemented more effectively. DESCRIPTION Economic growth in China has slowed and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing. In this context, China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) aims to achieve qualitative economic growth and balance this with environment protection. The...

Protection of Aquatic Ecosystems in India’s Northeastern Himalay Region

OBJECTIVES Outcome: State and local stakeholders are implementing their improved knowledge and management capacities for the conservation and sustainable, climate-friendly management of wild fish and invertebrate populations in 4 states of the North Eastern Region of India. DESCRIPTION Population growth, increasing intensity of use and the consequences of climate change are increasingly...

Strengthening Disaster Resilience and Risk Mitigation through Ecosystem-based Planning and Adaptation (E4DR)

OBJECTIVES Ecosystem-based adaptation and climate insurance are building resilience to the negative impacts of climate change in the Philippines. DESCRIPTION The Philippines is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events caused by climate change. Increasing loss and damage from typhoons, heavy rains, and slow-onset sea level rise are increasing poverty, triggering migration and...

Protection and management of Aquatic Biodiversity in the North Eastern Region of India

OBJECTIVES State and local stakeholders are implementing their improved knowledge and management capacities for the conservation and sustainable, climate-friendly management of aquatic ecosystems in four states of the North Eastern region - Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland. DESCRIPTION North Eastern Region of India is home to two of the thirty-four biodiversity hotspots...

Thai-German Climate Programme

Praphat Dejharn from Regional Office of the National Water Resources discussed with the head of the community on rehabilitating and reconnecting oxbow lakes to Yom river in Phrae province on 7 July 2020 Copyright: TGCP-Water, GIZ Thailand ...

Towards a South-South Collaboration on Climate Information and Services: Building a Knowledge Exchange and Learning Plat Platform for the Philippines and the Climate Vulnerable Forum

OBJECTIVES To improve Climate Information Services (CIS) in the Philippines and members of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), and help stakeholders make better decisions on climate change. DESCRIPTION Climate Information Services are vital in supporting strategic response to climate change. These services encompass a range of activities that deal with generating and providing...

Strengthening Regional Experiences in Sustainable Peatland Management (ASEAN-REPEAT)

OBJECTIVE The ASEAN Secretariat and the ASEAN MS are strengthened in implementing the ASEAN Peatland Management Strategy and the National Action Plans on Peatlands, by strengthening the institutional framework, regional cooperation and demonstration measures. COUNTRYAsia DURATION01 Jun 2018 - 31 Jan 2023 Commission Agency BMUV CONTACT PERSON Mr. Berthold Haasler berthold.haasler@giz.de