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Learn more about the environmental and social standards of the funding programme The IKI Safeguards System

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Promoting the energy transition

Find out more about the IKI's project work in this prioritised field of action from the funding area of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions ... continue reading Promoting the energy transition

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Strengthening resilience in partner countries

Explore IKI´s funding area on adaptation to the impacts of climate change! [Read more ...] Strengthening resilience in partner countries

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Advancing the mobility transition

Explore IKI´s project work in this strategic field of action. [Read more ...] Advancing the mobility transition

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IKI Projects worldwide

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Since 2008, the IKI has supported over 1100 climate and biodiversity projects in approximately 150 partner countries with a total of almost 8 billion euros.

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IKI News

Eine Gruppe von JUgendlichen steht in Vietnam im Kreis unter blauem Himmel und einem Windrad.
03/26/2026

Vietnam’s Youth Leads the Way to a Just Energy Transition

read more Vietnam’s Youth Leads the Way to a Just Energy Transition
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03/25/2026

A full-circle moment – not only for GET 4.0 in Argentina

read more A full-circle moment – not only for GET 4.0 in Argentina
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03/20/2026

Forest conservation and bioeconomy for climate, biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods

read more Forest conservation and bioeconomy for climate, biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods
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03/17/2026

Female Leaders of the Energy Transition: Fostering Leadership Where It Matters

read more Female Leaders of the Energy Transition: Fostering Leadership Where It Matters
Mehrere junge Frauen und Männer gruppieren sich in einem Konferenzraum um einen Tisch herum und führen Verhandlungen.
03/13/2026

Supporting Climate Women Negotiators

read more Supporting Climate Women Negotiators
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03/11/2026

Safeguards for Peace and Nature in Colombia

read more Safeguards for Peace and Nature in Colombia
Andrea Kämpf, Leiterin der Geschäftsstelle des Unabhängigen Beschwerdemechanismus der IKI, spricht auf einer Veranstaltung auf der Bühne in ein Mikrofon.
03/05/2026

“A complaint mechanism thrives on trust”

read more “A complaint mechanism thrives on trust”
A smiling person in traditional clothing stands in front of a yurt holding two buckets in their hands.
03/03/2026

From Pastures to Power: Empowering Herder Women in Mongolia

read more From Pastures to Power: Empowering Herder Women in Mongolia
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02/26/2026

Beyond Compliance

read more Beyond Compliance
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02/16/2026

How Carbon Credits Are Advancing Climate-Friendly Cooling

read more How Carbon Credits Are Advancing Climate-Friendly Cooling

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From Pastures to Power: Mongolian NGO Empowers Herder Women
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Online Seminar on the IKI Safeguards 2026

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Cool Women Paving their Way through the Refrigeration Sector
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Cool Up's demonstration projects in Jordan

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  • Andrea Kämpf, Leiterin der Geschäftsstelle des Unabhängigen Beschwerdemechanismus der IKI, spricht auf einer Veranstaltung auf der Bühne in ein Mikrofon.
    03/05/2026 | Cross-cutting topics

    “A complaint mechanism thrives on trust”

    Interview with Andrea Kämpf, Head of the Office of the IKI Independent Complaint Mechanism (IKI ICM).

  • A group of people stands in the shallow ocean waters of Papua New Guinea, taking part in a training session to monitor seagrass meadows and mangrove forests.
    10/08/2025 | Cross-cutting topics

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    Explore the winning images of the 2025 IKI Photo Contest now.

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