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Decarbonisation of industry

In parallel with the ongoing energy transition in the partner countries, the International Climate Initiative (IKI) is supporting the decarbonisation of industry as a key component of global mitigation of greenhous gases.

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Climate action and biodiversity conservation in India

India plays a key role in tackling global challenges such as climate change. Find out more about the projects being carried out by the International Climate Initiative in the country.

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‘Green Cooling’: A key to the global energy transition

Climate-friendly cooling is a key component of the global energy transition – and is also being promoted through the projects of the International Climate Initiative (IKI).

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Partnering with South Africa

The country is one of the IKI’s 14 priority countries. This geographical focus has a clear objective: to advance climate action and biodiversity conservation in areas where the available resources can have the greatest possible impact.

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Strengthening resilience in partner countries

Explore IKI´s funding area on adaptation to the impacts of climate change!

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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

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07/21/2026

Funding the conservation of mangrove forests with CO₂ credits

07/16/2026

Leading the way in transformative climate action

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07/15/2026

Cementing the Future: Scaling Low-Carbon Cement in India

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07/06/2026

Where New Perspectives Take Root

Industrial facility with large cylindrical tanks and pipelines on a grassy field under a blue sky with clouds

06/30/2026

International PtX Hub develops e-fuel pilots

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06/26/2026

Turning ambition into investment-ready solutions

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06/25/2026

Information, Dialogue & Project Highlights: The IKI at the German Government's Open Day

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06/23/2026

Continuity and New Beginnings – IKI Networking Evening on the sidelines of the SB Sessions in Bonn

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06/19/2026

From a negotiation success to implementation on the High Seas

[Translate to English:] Personen stehen an einem Infostand und unterhalten sich.

06/17/2026

The International Climate Initiative at the Open Day

How the IKI makes an impact

22,912,782 tonnes

CO2 equivalents directly or indirectly mitigated.

Data from Standard Indicators ‘Action Mitigation’ and ‘SI 1 - Mitigation’.

27,736,185 hectars

better protection and conservation of ecosystems.

Data from Standard Indicators ‘Action Ecosystems’ and ‘SI 2 - Ecosystems’.

570,872,101 euros

private capital mobilised.

Data from Standard Indicator ‘SI 5 - Leveraged Finance’.

1,692,695 people

directly or indirectly supported by the project to adapt to climate change and/or to conserve ecosystems.

Data from Standard Indicators ‘Action People’ and ‘SI 3 - Adaptation’.

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