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IKI Thematic Call 2023
The ideas competition for the IKI Thematic Call 2023 runs until 27 February 2024.

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

The NDC Partnership

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

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Annual Report 2022

The year 2022 was a year of change for the IKI. For the first time, three federal ministries are working together to protect the climate and biodiversity within the framework of the IKI. Learn more about the IKI year 2022 Annual Report 2022

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IKI engagement for the restoration of ecosystems

The IKI has supported the goals of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration since its foundation in 2008. [Read more ...] IKI engagement for the restoration of ecosystems

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IKI Projects worldwide

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Since 2008, the IKI has supported over 950 climate and biodiversity projects in approximately 150 partner countries with a total of almost 6 billion euros.

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IKI News

01/17/2024

IKI Small Grants opens fifth Call

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01/15/2024

Impact investments for the sustainable use of biodiversity in Peru

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01/11/2024

A successful dialogue of the Sino-German climate partnership at COP28

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01/09/2024

Cooling Programme for Southern Africa

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01/05/2024

Creating resilient cities for the future

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01/03/2024

Germany and China exchange information on climate change mitigation and air pollution control in transport

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12/21/2023

Alumni of the Restoration Academy at the Global Landscape Forum in Nairobi

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12/14/2023

Sustainable N2O emissions reduction in Colombia

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12/12/2023

IKI network event at COP28

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12/11/2023

Alliance to Catalyse Climate Finance Initiatives in Kenya

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Project news

  • 11/22/2023 | Conserving biological diversity

    Promoting climate change and biodiversity management in Indonesia

    The IKI-supported Climate and Biodiversity Hub Indonesia works alongside political partners, civil society, and local communities to address the…

  • 11/13/2023 | Conserving biological diversity

    When nature leads, cities succeed

    The project INTERACT-Bio improves the utilization and management of nature within fast-growing cities. It aims to provide urban communities with…

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Videos on IKI´s project work

Videothumbnail A True Paradise: AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT - Johan Rockström

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Videothumbnail: A True Paradise: WHERE WE ARE HEADING - Kevin Anderson

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Video Thumbnail: Facing Extinction, Defending Life

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