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Moving Forward on Two Wheels – Strengthening the Knowledge Basis and Kickstarting Regional Discussions on Motorised Two-Wheelers in Asia
Manila, Philippines, 27 November 2017 GIZ´s sector network TUEWAS organised a first regional “Workshop on the Role of Motorised Two-Wheelers in Sustainable Transport in Asia and the Future of Electric...
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The year 2017 was a busy one. Watch a recap of some of the happenings via this short video: "Travelling the world of GIZ Sector Networks"
02.01.2018 by Christoph Boenig By end of the year, it has become a good tradition to inform about the work of the GIZ Sector Networks. For this purpose, the SN Coordination...
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What agreements were reached at the COP23? Key outcomes explained in brief through this infographic!
Bonn, Germany, 6-18 November --- The 23rd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP23) to the UN Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has ended under Fiji presidency--- first time...
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Transformation – Urban Opportunities -Climate Change – Webinar Series
By Luciana Maia, Consultant TUrbOCliC In 2015 TUrbOCliC has initiated a webinar series, aiming at exchanging experiences / good practices among our members as well as other interested colleagues, partners...
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EbA measure explained in a nutshell through these infographics
In order to tackle the increasing impact of climate change, several tools have been developed to reduce the potential loss and damages. Of note is the ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), which has...
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Upcoming Webinar: Urban cycling – A smart move! How to integrate cycling into sustainable urban transport systems
In cooperation with GIZ Sino-German Cooperation on Low Carbon Transport project (CLCT) and the GIZ Sustainable Urban Transport Project (SUTP), a webinar on “Urban cycling –A smart move” is going...
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Celebrating 10 Years of Investing in Asia’s Urban Future
CDIA recently marked its 10th anniversary in supporting cities in Asia and the Pacific in infrastructure development and financing. From a simple idea borne out of an international conference organized by...
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Enabling Access to Electricity in Rural Myanmar with Solar/ PV-Diesel Hybrid Mini-grids
Myanmar’s National Electrification Plan (NEP) aims to electrify 7.2 million households and achieve universal access to electricity by the year 2030. The Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of...
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Save The Date: “Going Digital: Unleashing the Potential for SNRD Asia and TUEWAS” Conference 2018
Save The Date: “Going Digital: Unleashing the Potential for SNRD Asia and TUEWAS” Conference 2018 What: GIZ Sector Network Joint Conference of SNRD Asia and TUEWAS When: 14-18 May 2018...
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Energy of the Future: The development of renewable energy in the Philippines
A sustainable energy, renewable energy, green energy, clean energy, or whatever energy that falls in those categories, have been increasingly mainstreamed and competitive with conventional energy sources such as fossil...
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USAID and GIZ Launch Guidelines and Tools to Mainstream Solar Energy further
BANGKOK, October 31, 2017 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and GIZ Thailand provided a set of implementation guidelines to Thailand’s Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, the...
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And the winner for Drone Pioneer Award – 2017 is … GIZ- ECOSWAT!
Berlin, Germany --- The Improved Management of Extreme Events through Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Watersheds (ECOSWat) Project has won the prestigious ‘Drone Pioneer Award’ at the InterGEO fair held in Berlin....
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International Conference on Sustainable Industrial Areas 2018 Cairo, Egypt
Background Following the previous annual International Conferences on Sustainable Industrial Areas (SIA) in China, Indonesia, India, Turkey, Mexico and Morocco, the upcoming Conference will take place in Egypt. The SIA...
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Building sector NAMA in the Philippines
On August 4, 2017, the Climate Change Commission, National Housing Authority, and the Philippine Green Building Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will facilitate the development of Nationally Appropriate...
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International Climate Initiative (IKI) Calls for the 2018 Cycle of Support
The selection process for IKI Funding is now online! The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) selects projects for IKI funding on the basis...
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ASEAN Expert Group on Sustainable Land Transport (EGSLT) Launched
The Expert Group on Sustainable Land Transport (EGSLT) was created as an ad-hoc working group under the ASEAN Land Transport Working Group (LTWG). The 1st meeting of the EGSLT was...
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Webinar: Effective Communication on GHG Calculation for the Land Transport Sector to Non-Technical Audience
Webinar on Effective Communication on GHG Calculation for the Land Transport Sector to Non-Technical Audience Date: 22 November 2017 Time: 4-5 p.m. Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (UTC+7), 5-6 p.m. Kuala Lumpur, Manila,...
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Tendering and Evaluation of Renewable Energy
Join us for what expected to be an insightful training and discussion on tendering and evaluation of renewable energy. Those involved in tendering processes should not miss this chance! Who...
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A matter of know-how: pollution reduction through training staff of effluent treatment plants
Caption: Introduction round - Skill Development Programme for Technicians and Helpers of Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plants, August 2016 Copyright: GIZ SEIP’s success on skilling operators and helpers of wastewater effluent...
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Germany Summer School prepares skilled labour force for wind power market in Viet Nam
A skilled labour force is significant for the development of wind power market in Viet Nam. The Technology Cooperation area under the “Support to the Up-scaling of Wind Power” project...
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