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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 8h

🌱🍫 Agroforestry strengthens both cocoa production & biodiversity. A new #IKI case study shows how Fairafric & Serendipalm farmers pioneer sustainable landscapes with support from the Rebuild Facility.

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 1d

Some of our #IKI projects are also at the #IUCNCongress to share their experiences. It's great to hear about their work. Tomorrow is the last day of the exhibition, so come by if you are here too. It has been great to meet so many of our partners and interested people already! #WCC2025

IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 3d

🔥 Shaping Brazil’s path to COP30. In the lead-up to #COP30 in Belém, we’re highlighting IKI projects in Brazil.

Episode #1: IKI Interface Project "PoMuC" II is helping turn Brazil’s climate commitments into action:

👉 Read more, to discover how: buff.ly/c6xwOdr

#COP30 #Brazil #ClimateAction #IKI

IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 4d

The #IUCNcongress 2025 kicks off today and we're excited to be a part of it. If you are here, come and visit us at our IKI booth (number 147)!
We are looking forward to all the interesting events & dialogues with IKI projects and our partner organisations.
@umweltministerium.de #WCC2025

IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 4d

⚡🟢 Renewable hydrogen can accelerate Southeast Asia’s energy transition — if used wisely. A new #IKI supported brief highlights value, risks & priorities for policymakers to ensure cost-effective, secure power systems.

Read now ➡️ buff.ly/ooG4WLA

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 5d

Happy to announce: the winning shots of the 2025 IKI photo contest!

From 170+ submissions, the jury selected the 3 top images, and the IKI-community chose the IKI Public Choice Award winner. 🌍📸

👉 Discover the photos, their stories, and the artists behind them: buff.ly/anKy9x4

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 8d

Our recommendation for weekend reading:
The latest edition of the IKI newsletter is out! The topic of this edition is ‘Shaping a Low-Carbon Future – Innovations in #SustainableTransport’.
Find out more and subscribe ➡️ buff.ly/P4bKFAH

IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 New IKI Guidelines!

The #IKI has released its fully revised Project Planning & Monitoring Guidelines.

✅ Aligned with the project cycle
✅ Clear layout for easy navigation
✅ New chapter on Strategic Objectives (SOs)

All previous versions are now obsolete.

📄 Download here: buff.ly/j1rNvn6

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 11d

During their visit to Bhitarkanika #Ramsar site & National Park, the #IKI delegation witnessed the beauty & challenges of its unique mangrove wetlands. The IKI supports integrated wetland management—helping #India grow from 26 Ramsar sites in 2018 to 90+ in 2025.
@umweltministerium.de

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 11d

240 participants from 31 countries, 33 sessions, one goal: taking responsibility for #climateaction in transport. Transport and Climate Week 2025 sent a strong signal for the next decade. Explore the details about this annual flagship event ➡️ buff.ly/Hel6kZh
#IKItopics #SustainableTransport

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 14d

How can multilateral development banks & bilateral donors work together in a changing environment without weakening the rights of those affected? This question was discussed at an expert meeting about accountability & safeguard systems organised by the IKI ICM & urgewald.
More ➡️ buff.ly/WZ9kef5

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Climate Strategies @climatestrategies.bsky.social · 19d

Why is it important to consider #JustTransitions in international climate negotiations?

While in Addis Ababa for UN Climate Week, we sat down with Jonathan Krull to explore this question.

@germany.diplo.de @bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de
@iki-germany.bsky.social @giz.de

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 17d

The public voting for the 2025 IKI photo contest is still open!

Have you had a chance to vote for your favourite photo yet? 📸✨

🎯 Vote now – only until 2 October!
👉 buff.ly/BUPakm1

#2025IKIPhotoContest #ClimateAction #PublicVoting #PhotographyForChange

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 19d

Advancing Gender & Youth in Climate Action! Join the IKI Gender Community of Practice (GCoP), an interactive forum for IKI partners to share lessons on gender justice in climate projects.

🗓️ 30 Sep 16:00–18:00 CEST | 2 Oct 08:30–10:30 CEST

Register 👉 buff.ly/YefYplM

#IKI #GenderGCoP #ClimateAction

Building together the IKI Gender Community of Practice

Regsitration for two online seminars

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 19d

🌏 Asia's transport emissions are growing fast. With support from #IKI, NDC-TIA helped China, India & Vietnam decarbonise transport. The way forward: scale up, collaborate regionally & leave no one behind.
Read more about what the project has achieved ➡️ buff.ly/sFwacS0
#SustainbleTransport @giz.de

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 19d

Great exchange yesterday on Accountability & Safeguard Systems in Climate and Development Finance hosted by the IKI Independent Complaint Mechanism & urgewald. Thanks to all participants!
Looking forward to today’s workshop.
More about the IKI ICM ➡️ www.international-climate-initiative.com/PAGE95-1

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 21d

🌍 The rapid growth of cities across East Africa presents a major challenge: how to move millions of urban residents safely, efficiently & sustainably. This is what the IKI Growing Smarter project is working on.
Learn more about its successes: buff.ly/ce8m74l
@itdp-hq.bsky.social #SustainableMobility

IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 24d

🚍 The @mitactfacility.bsky.social’s transport projects are promoting clean mobility worldwide & unlocking private investment in zero emission transport. For example, with #IKI's support, #MAF is helping to reduce over 500t of CO2 per year in Cabo Verde with EVs ⬇️
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#SustainableMobility

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 25d

Public voting is now open! 📸✨

Cast your vote for your favorite photo in the #2025IKIPhotoContest and help decide the winner of the public award.

🎯Voting runs until 2 October!
👉 buff.ly/lw9keCN

#IKI #PhotoContest #ClimateAction

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 25d

At #NAPExpo2025 in Lusaka, IKI projects hosted side-events on nature-based & community-led adaptation. The IKI engaged with partners worldwide – strengthening networks for more effective National #Adaptation Plans. 🌍🤝 #ClimateAction #NAP

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The IKI at the NAP Expo 2025 in Lusaka

Adaptation experts came together at the NAP Expo in Zambia entitled “Innovations in the NAP Process”. The IKI attended the event and made use of the conference to establish and further expand…

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 27d

📅 25 September, 13:30-14:30 CEST
Join us for our next #IKI Brown Bag Lunch to hear key findings from the IMG evaluation & discuss the findings on sustainability and the role of civil society in climate action. Project representatives will share their perspectives.

Register now ➡️ buff.ly/ZnKVrLm

IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · 28d

🌍 Regulations matter: The #IKI-funded IMPROVE project supports countries design policies & regulations, strengthen data, align stakeholders & adapt solutions to national contexts—laying the groundwork for cleaner transport systems.
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/ddkilAa
@giz.de #IKItopics #SustainableTransport

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · Sep 13

📷 Focus. On Climate Action.

The submission phase has closed — thank you all for participating!

Many wonderful photos were submitted.

Next: Expert jury review and IKI public voting. Stay tuned!

👉 buff.ly/qElKoeQ

#IKIPhotoContest2025 #ThankYou

IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · Sep 12

🌍 At the #G20 ECSWG Dialogue, findings of the G20 study on Integrated Climate & Development Approaches were shared with G20 members.
The study is supported through the #IKI Climate Diplomacy Action Programme funded by @diplo.de ⬇️
international-climate-initiative.com/PROJECT2045-1
@giz.de

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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · Sep 11

At #ACS2, the Green Guarantee Group brought together leaders to scale up #climatefinance in Africa.🌱 #Guarantees cut risks & spur investments for the green transition.
The #IKI supported event featured insights from Kevin Kariuki (@afdbgroup.bsky.social), @heikehenn.bsky.social & others. @giz.de

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