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New IKI Medium Grants Call start on 13 October 2026.

The IKI at CBD COP17

The IKI and its projects will be active on the ground in Yerevan from 19 to 30 October. All the information relating to the topics covered at CBD COP17 can be found on this dedicated page.

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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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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.

Click here for more details Climate action and biodiversity conservation in India

‘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.

Click here for the country page Partnering with South Africa
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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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The IKI makes an impact!

Climate change and the loss of biodiversity are two global mega-crises that are closely interlinked. Through the International Climate Initiative (IKI), Germany supports climate action and biodiversity conservation in the Global South. Our approach is to support projects where they are most effective – in areas where there is significant potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate change and conserving biodiversity.

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’.

Latest from the IKI

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10/05/2026

When biodiversity and productivity go hand in hand

read more When biodiversity and productivity go hand in hand
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10/02/2026

Guardians of the sea: combatting ghost fishing in Colombia

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From bush to biomass

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09/30/2026

Parbati’s journey into Nepal’s electric future

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09/25/2026

Where crops and photovoltaic energy learn to coexist

read more Where crops and photovoltaic energy learn to coexist
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09/23/2026

New IKI projects strengthen cooperation and biodiversity in coastal areas and cities

read more New IKI projects strengthen cooperation and biodiversity in coastal areas and cities
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08/26/2026

Adapting to climate change, preserving identity

read more Adapting to climate change, preserving identity
08/18/2026

Local ideas for tackling climate change

read more Local ideas for tackling climate change
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08/17/2026

New shoots for climate action, biodiversity conservation and communities

read more New shoots for climate action, biodiversity conservation and communities
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08/12/2026

Sino-German Climate Study Camps

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