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A 'Zero Dumping - Zero Burning' Green Fair at Renuka Wetland saw a multistakeholder collaboration aimed at addressing waste management challenges. Attended by over 100,000 daily visitors and 700+ commercial establishments, this annual fair posed significant environmental concerns. Organised as part of the Save Wetlands Campaign by the Ministry...
240116_Image_ACLP Mini Workshop Series I-II The third iteration of the ASEAN Climate Leadership Programme (ACLP) is scheduled for a mid-2024 launch to enhance regional policies and actions against climate change. This initiative is a joint effort between the ASEAN AgriTrade project and the ASEAN EU-German Climate Action Programme (CAP), supported...
Photo ops of the visitors for knowledge exchange with the E4DR project core team Four technical advisors of GIZ - three from the Integrated Climate Risk Insurance (ICRI) project in India (Mr. Ivo Litzenberg, Ms. Parul Singh, and Mr. Sauvik Dey) and one from the project on Strengthening...
Introduction: Insects are considered an alternative protein source for human beings particularly in Asia (Japan, China, Thailand, India) Latin America (Mexico, Venezuela), and Africa. Entomophagy (practice of eating insects) depends upon insect palatability, taste, availability food taboo restrictions, local traditions, and religious customs. In India, the northeastern region is quite...
The two workshops on market strategies and product design for pine needles and bamboo -based craft organised by the 'Sustainable Management of Forest Ecosystem Services' (FES) project brought together local artisans and community members from Himachal Pradesh. These events were discerning for women engaged in pine needle and bamboo-based...
The SPACES project supports the Mongolian Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) since 2019 in improving the management of protected areas to preserve their ecosystem services. One component of this work is the revision of the national law on protected areas. During this process, the project was able to...
Panel discussion on ASEAN’s lived experiences on Loss and Damage As an integral part of UNFCCC process, Asia Pacific Climate Week (APCW) offers a platform for policymakers, practitioners, development partners and civil society groups to discuss climate solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by Malaysia this year, ASEAN showcased the...
The National Spice Conference 2023 in Hyderabad, organised by the World Spice Organization and co-hosted by GIZ, convened industry leaders and stakeholders to address challenges and promote responsible practices in the spice sector. With a focus on "Food Safe Spices – The Way Forward to a Stable & Sustainable...
The National Conference on the Working Plan Code 2023 brought together Working Plan Implementing Officers from all Indian states and Union Territories (UTs) on 6 November 2023. Hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and the Sustainable Management of Forest Ecosystem Services Project of GIZ...
Group photo during the field trip in Khao Yai National Park Malayan Porcupine spotted during the night safari in Khao Yai National Park Building on an annual series of seminars held at the Isle of Vilm, Germany, the training “Biodiversity Conservation and Human Well-being” was brought to the Asia-Pacific region by...
