🌍 Climate change is putting coastal wetlands, biodiversity and livelihoods at risk. This new methodological guidelines from the #IKI CREAF project help site managers & researchers build long‑term monitoring & modelling systems for tidal wetlands along the East Atlantic Flyway. More ⬇️ buff.ly/kOuYGLO

This #IKI funded study assesses the socio-economic potentials of South Africa becoming a global hub for green maritime fuels. Read now how net-zero shipping could boost South Africa. 👉 buff.ly/YWz0pan

Towards climate-friendly cooling Through the Green Cooling Initiative, the #IKI has driven the transformation of a sector responsible for up to ten percent of global greenhouse gas emissions from 2012 to 2025. Discover the details ➡️ buff.ly/uLSzQgx #GreenCooling

Demand for cooling is growing, but conventional air conditioning & refrigeration rely on energy-intensive technology & climate-damaging refrigerants. The IKI-funded Cool Up programme shows a different way. Read about two demonstration projects in Jordan ⬇️ buff.ly/MzEBFZS @umweltministerium.de

This #IKI funded guide explains how to model the allocation of Power-to-X for long-term energy planning. It shows how modelling can identify the most cost-effective applications of green hydrogen. Read now 👉 buff.ly/dRMmB5W

Our next IKI Brown Bag Lunch on "End-of-Life Management in the Cooling Sector" will take place on 19 Feb from 13:00-14:00 (CET). Speakers will present highlights from COPA's work on policy, technology, financing & implementation during the IKI project & beyond. Register now ⬇️ buff.ly/SUgKfwJ @giz.de

Reefers are essential for transporting temperature-sensitive goods, yet many still rely on HFCs, some of the most potent greenhouse gases in use. This is where #IKI´s Greener Reefers project comes in by tackling a key barrier to change: the skills gap ➡️ buff.ly/prPyBKy

By the deadline for the IKI Medium Grants 2025 ideas competition, 296 outlines were submitted from 211 organisations in 84 countries. Thank you to all who submitted! The outlines are now being evaluated, more details on next steps 👇 buff.ly/hAmaylL @umweltministerium.de #IKIFunding

Today is #WorldWetlandsDay2026 🌎 Germany is committed to the conservation, restoration and sustainable management of wetlands. The @umweltministerium.de is currently funding 36 wetland-related projects under the IKI. Read more about it ⬇️ international-climate-initiative.com/NEWS3492-1

Can we feed a growing population without exhausting our land, soil and water resources? Take an interactive look at two possible futures: https://www.fao.org/interactive/2025/how-to-sustainable-agriculture/en/ #SOLAW2025

🌊🤝 Universities in the Lesser Sunda Seascape want to deepen cooperation, supported by an IKI project. A science hub will improve collaboration, knowledge sharing and policy-relevant science to protect the Coral Triangle's biodiversity and support coastal livelihoods. @giz.de More: buff.ly/DHp5d3D

Check out how short-term street pilots can lead to measurable increases in walking and cycling, improved conditions for public transport users, and reduced transport-related emissions—while building strong community ownership along the way. #IKI Watch here 👉 buff.ly/u4HTw5j

This #IKI supported study examines Power-to-X technologies and their potential for decarbonising the value chain of cut flowers through green ammonia, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, e-methanol, and ammonia-based refrigeration. Read now 👉 buff.ly/YvQkTjY

Working together: German and Chinese experts exchanged views on climate and biodiversity, supported by an IKI project. Their new report calls for swift, holistic, decisive action – and showcases nature‑based solutions. @giz.de Dive into the report ⬇️ buff.ly/yD5Dhj1

From climate finance and just transition initiatives, to decarbonising transport and power grids, to protecting peatlands and vulnerable ecosystems in World Heritage Sites, discover IKI's latest projects ⬇️ buff.ly/kX4C1qR @umweltministerium.de

How effective is community-led marine governance? This #IKI supported assessment examines governance gaps and opportunities in the Shimoni–Vanga seascape in #Kenya. Read now 👉 buff.ly/7laa1zd

Thank you for all your submissions! The 7th IKI Small Grants Call closed last week – we received a record 2,418 applications. We are now reviewing the applications and will invite eligible applicants to submit project proposals. More about the call ⬇️ buff.ly/29HHCN6 @umweltministerium.de @giz.de

With support from the IKI, the Nitric Acid Climate Action Group is helping a major Georgian chemical manufacturer reduce emissions from its industrial plant. Read about the technology that cuts emissions equivalent to more than 2 million flights from Tbilisi to Berlin ⬇️ buff.ly/7ZzSuVd @giz.de

This #IKI funded assessment evaluates governance effectiveness, equity and participation within the Boma–Mahandakini Collaborative Fisheries Management Area in Tanga Region, Tanzania. Want to know more? 👉👉 buff.ly/4O4g6tM

Call for Experts: External Review Services Required! We are currently inviting consulting companies to apply as external reviewers for the assessment of project outlines under the IKI Large Grants 2025. Application deadline: 27 January 2026 Details : buff.ly/JPOSd8k

Do you know the success factors for urban development? Looking back on ten years of project experience in sustainable urban development within the International Climate Initiative, 8 tools in particular have emerged as good practice. Explore the details: buff.ly/sNmVAFb

Discover how #IKI project partners are restoring 800,000 ha of South Africa’s thicket - now recognised as a UN World Restoration Flagship. 🐘 Watch the video now 👉 buff.ly/8qYYRNs

🌱 IKI Small Grants “funds the funders” by empowering local actors in Nigeria. 5,000 women led businesses will receive capacity development and the 240 most promising will receive additional seed funding. Germany and Canada are working together on this project. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/Q52mGCs @giz.de

🌍 New guide for municipal leaders & basin councils: use hydrographic basins as planning units, harness biodiversity & ecosystem services, and build climate‑adaptation strategies. Includes tools to design, monitor & access credit lines via the Development Bank of Ecuador. Read more 👉 buff.ly/wi89dHn

🙇 Are you currently working on your submission for an IKI Large or Medium Grant and missed our seminars? Watch the recordings now & learn about the procedure in detail. There is a Q&A session at the end: 🔗 IMG: buff.ly/G46Cxq0 (deadline: 20 Jan 2026) 🔗 ILG: buff.ly/hrEzdos (deadline: 17 Feb 2026)

In the current edition of our newsletter, we outline the latest funding opportunities of the International Climate Initiative and explore the IKI’s strong commitment to community engagement. Click here to take a look at the IKI News 01/2026 & subsribe ➡️ buff.ly/9APny89

Only 9 days left until the IKI Small Grants deadline... Local actors worldwide have until 15 January to submit their projects. Find all the details here: buff.ly/56P1kr3 #IKISmallGrants #FundingOpportunity #ClimateAction #Biodiversity

Women farmers are everywhere — in fields, forests, markets, and beyond. They feed families, sustain communities, and strengthen our agrifood systems. Learn more: buff.ly/6adjSrn #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

🗓️ Are you interested in #safeguards? Then join the next IKI event: Our Safeguards Team will present the IKI Safeguards System, explain the application requirements & provide practical guidance. There will also be time for questions. Register now ➡️ www.international-climate-initiative.com/PAGE571-1

Many thanks to all IKI projects and their partners for the excellent cooperation throughout 2025! We wish you a very Happy New Year and look forward to exciting project outcomes, inspiring exchanges - and all the moments that continue to bring the IKI community to life in 2026.

Season’s greetings to our partners around the world! We are taking a short festive break and will return on 2 January 2026. With best wishes, The IKI Communications Team

Congratulations! The EbA Facility has won the 2025 United Nations Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Partnership Award in the Environmental category for its groundbreaking work in helping Caribbean communities adapt to climate change. Read the details ➡️ buff.ly/fTLsIc3

🤝 Stakeholders of the International Climate Initiative #IKI gathered in Ankara for the first IKI Türkiye Workshop to align climate and biodiversity policies and strengthen Turkish-German cooperation for green growth. Read more about the workshop ⬇️

From low-emission logistics and carbon markets to climate-smart water management and biodiversity-based urban resilience. Explore the six most recent IKI projects launched here ⬇️ buff.ly/FgaOXcv @umweltministerium.de

#Ukraine’s Sustainable Finance Platform launched – a milestone for climate‑resilient growth! The initiative’s aim is to promote sustainable‑finance ecosystems that can mobilise private capital for #climateaction ➡️ buff.ly/mC3ZyL0

How can Kenya meet growing transport needs while cutting emissions? A new study on fuel-economy standards shows how smarter vehicle rules can lower consumer costs, boost energy security, and support climate goals. Read more: changing-transport.org/publications... @giz.de @iki-germany.bsky.social

Inspiring youth to protect biodiversity in Ecuador: With support from the #IKI, Ecuador’s National Institute of Biodiversity worked with 13 pilot schools around the country to create hands-on biodiversity education rooted in local ecosystems. Details ➡️ buff.ly/UI3KWHv

🌎 New e‑Learning Course: Financing Adaptation & Resilience in Latin America 🌎 Two formats! 🔹 Seven modules! Supported by the IKI! Learn more 👉

Under the Sun and in the Rain: Stories of Resilience in Central America and the Caribbean – eight real stories from #IKI projects showing how climate change can be a chance to create a just, resilient future in Central America & the Caribbean. Explore it here ⬇️ buff.ly/3mJGmkS @giz.de

This week, on #WorldSustainableTransportDay, we celebrated the culminating event of our IKI-funded #SPARKproject. After a two-year journey in Quezon City and Pasig City, Philippines, the event highlighted the project’s outcomes & learnings. @iki-germany.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHnn...

📢 Funding opportunities: IKI Large Grants! The International Climate Initiative (IKI) is seeking innovative project ideas for #ClimateAction and #BiodiversityConservation in developing and emerging countries. All details here: buff.ly/KbSOUal #IKIfunding

Latest IKI newsletter: We have summarised the current funding opportunities for you and report on IKI activities related to COP30. Have you already subscribed to the newsletter? You can take a look at the current issue here ➡️ buff.ly/JqwJg3l #IKIfunding #COP30

The newly released Climate Risk Index 2026 takes a look at the human & economic toll of extreme weather. Since 2006, the index has tracked fatalities, affected populations and financial losses — in absolute terms and relative to country size & GDP. ➡️ buff.ly/PJbOtsu

📅 Are you interested in the IKI Medium Grants Call 2025? For interested organisations, we offer an online seminar on 4 December as part of the ideas competition. You will get an overview of the process, hear from stakeholders and ask any questions you may have. Register here ⬇️ buff.ly/2UkMVDQ

📅 Get a comprehensive overview of the selection process for the IKI Large Grants Call 2025 in our online seminars next week on Tuesday or Wednesday. You will have the opportunity to ask all your questions about the procedures. Register here ⬇️ buff.ly/oVtSNj9 @umweltministerium.de

A community-driven rural electrification project with #IKI funding has ended in Nigeria, strengthening implementation pathways for the bottom-up mini-grid deployment. Check out the milestones of the project now 👉 buff.ly/948Nz1O

Over the past 18 years, the @adaptationfund.bsky.social has supported some 200 projects in 108 countries. At #COP30, Minister Carsten Schneider announced that Germany will support the fund with €60 million. This will be channelled through #IKI. @umweltministerium.de Read more here ⬇️ buff.ly/NJ4Vcl3

IKI High Level Event at #COP30: During the event, German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider officially launched the first call for project ideas under the IKI Large Grants & opened the next rounds of the IKI Medium Grants and IKI Small Grants. buff.ly/3mjpJ4d

📢 IKI Funding Opportunities: Three Calls Now Open! The International Climate Initiative #IKI is seeking innovative project ideas for #ClimateAction and #BiodiversityConservation in developing and emerging countries. Find all details here 👉 buff.ly/3mjpJ4d

📅 A new #IKI project will be launched tomorrow at #COP30: the Brazilian-German Networks4Conservation project, which aims to combat deforestation through local networks for transformative conservation. Watch the high level event with Minister Carsten Schneider ⬇️ buff.ly/BNbM333 @umweltministerium.de