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The IKI has developed a new funding instrument. The first funding round is currently planned to start upon the occasion of the World Climate Conference in November.

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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.
© Wildlife Conservation Society, Papua New Guinea

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

Solar panels with wind turbines and electricity pylon
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10 years of sustainable urban development in the IKI

This topic has been an overarching priority within IKI’s funding areas since 2015. To date, well over 100 IKI projects on sustainable urban development have been implemented worldwide. [Discover more ...] 10 years of sustainable urban development in the IKI

Photo of the province of West Nusa Tenggara. The picture was taken from a mountain and another mountain massif can be seen in the background.
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IKI Annual Report 2024

The annual report provides concise information on all topics that were important for the International Climate Initiative (IKI) in the past year. [Read more …] IKI Annual Report 2024

Wide-format illustration featuring the letters "IKI" and the number "2024," designed with sustainability elements. A high-rise building with solar panels and a climate change thermometer, a wind turbine, an electric scooter at a charging station, a person on a cargo bike, two people conversing, a green landscape with tropical plants, trees, and a river with a small bridge. Various animals, including a parrot, a heron, butterflies, and fish, represent biodiversity and nature conservation.
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The NDC Partnership

Implementing nationally determined contributions together and updating to raise ambition. [Read more …] The NDC Partnership

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The Strategy of the International Climate Initiative up to 2030

The German Federal government is redefining the future design of the IKI and consequently an important part of Germany's international climate finance. [Read more ...] The Strategy of the International Climate Initiative up to 2030

A solar park stands on a green hill and the sun is setting.
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IKI Projects worldwide

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Since 2008, the IKI has supported over 1000 climate and biodiversity projects in approximately 150 partner countries with a total of almost 7,5 billion euros.

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IKI News

Indigenous people in Brazil dancing, photographed from behind
10/24/2025

Forest Guardians: Indigenous communities protect Brazil's forests and the climate

read more Forest Guardians: Indigenous communities protect Brazil's forests and the climate
IKI booth with two persons at the IUCN World Conservation Congress.
10/23/2025

The IKI at the World Conservation Congress 2025

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Coral reef in Brazil
10/22/2025

Brazil strengthens its ocean conservation efforts

read more Brazil strengthens its ocean conservation efforts
10/17/2025

South Africa and Germany join forces to restore landscapes

read more South Africa and Germany join forces to restore landscapes
View of the Brazilian city of Santos, with buildings in the foreground and mountains in the background.
10/16/2025

Building Climate Adaptation Across Brazil: From National to Local Action

read more Building Climate Adaptation Across Brazil: From National to Local Action
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.
10/15/2025

IKI supports the development of a blue carbon policy roadmap

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A person is riding a bicycle on a crosswalk while two people in sportswear walk on foot. The cyclist is wearing a denim jacket and black pants, while the pedestrians are wearing shorts and T-shirts.
10/14/2025

How digitalization can boost transport policies for pedestrians and cyclists in Brazil

read more How digitalization can boost transport policies for pedestrians and cyclists in Brazil
Aerial view of the historic downtown of Belém, Brazil, showcasing the cityscape and harbor. In the foreground is the Forte do Castelo (Fort) and the harbor area with boats. The streets are lined with colonial buildings, and in the background, modern skyscrapers are visible.
10/13/2025

The International Climate Initiative at COP30 in Brazil

read more The International Climate Initiative at COP30 in Brazil
Group photo of about 80 people standing in front of a large tree. The individuals are dressed in various colors, creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. In the background, a modern building with red accents is visible. The scene is sunny, conveying a positive, professional vibe.
10/10/2025

Shaping Brazil’s path to COP30 and beyond

read more Shaping Brazil’s path to COP30 and beyond
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

And the winners are …

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    Best moments of the Global NDC Conference 2025
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    Community-led flood protection in Bangladesh’s Haor region

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    Youth and IKI Brazil: A dialogue about the future