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Supporting the Pakistani Cities to Improve Their Energy Efficiency Through Implementing Energy Management Systems |
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Water treatment in Sangjani water plant that provides water to Islamabad. REEE-SCALE is supporting the Capital Development Authority, Islamabad to implement energy management system on the site. © GIZ Pakistan |
Performance based analysis of high-voltage motors (1450 kw) at Sangjani Water Treatment Plant, Islamabad. © NEC Consultants |
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“Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Concepts in Cities and Industry in Pakistan (REEE-SCALE)” is supporting eight municipal administrations in Pakistan to improve their energy efficiency by implementing Energy Management Systems (EnMS). The project is supporting its partner municipalities to implement digital energy data management to analyse and manage their energy flows in selected sectors. Combined with the implementation of low and no investment measures, the municipalities will be able to significantly reduce their energy consumption.
The municipal administrations of Islamabad and Lahore have already established energy teams for implementing EnMS in their water and sanitation subsectors. They have also carried out data surveys and developed sector-specific action plans for improving their energy consumption. As a next step, both municipalities will share their experiences with six selected cities in the provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to upscale the project outreach.
Contact Person
Mohammad Irshad Khan - Head of Programme
Promotion of Renewable Energy and Efficiency Concepts in Cities and Industry in Pakistan
Key buzzwords
Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, Pakistan
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Unlock Net-Zero Commercial Buildings – Rooftop Solar & Energy Efficiency |
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National and international speakers, CIRTS and EEN-Viet Nam’s representatives at the workshop. |
Together with the Energy Efficiency Network of Viet Nam, the GIZ Rooftop Solar project co-hosted the “Unlock Net-zero Commercial Buildings - Rooftop Solar & Energy Efficiency” workshop at the Goethe-Institut in Hanoi on 5 November 2021. The event aimed to tackle challenges for development of net-zero energy buildings (NZEBs) in Viet Nam along the complementary aspects of rooftop solar and energy efficiency.
The workshop attracted around 150 participants, who were commercial building owners, developers, energy engineers, architects and other relevant stakeholders, as a part of the Viet Nam Energy Efficiency Building Week 2021 (VEEBW 2021). At the event, the speakers presented the opportunities and challenges of NZEBs in Viet Nam and other countries, with a particular focus on application for commercial buildings.
The workshop was jointly organised by GIZ’s Commercial and Industrial Rooftop Solar (CIRTS) Project and the Vietnam Energy Efficiency Network (EEN-Viet Nam). The CIRTS project focuses on the adaptation of relevant regulatory and technical regulations, the development of key stakeholder capacities and the improvement in information base of the Viet Nam Electricity (EVN), which is the country’s largest power company.
CIRTS is implemented by GIZ and the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority of Viet Nam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Link to further information
Contact Person
Nathan Moore - Project Director
Climate Protection through Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Viet Nam (BEM)
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Viet Nam Energy Efficiency Award 2021 Honors Best Solutions of Energy Use Nationwide |
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Winning enterprises received Energy Efficiency Award in Industry 2021 © GIZ Viet Nam |
The Viet Nam Energy Efficiency Award 2021 received 148 applications from both enterprises and individuals after 3 months of calling, marking nearly 300 solutions of energy saving and efficient use implemented nationwide.
The Viet Nam National Energy Efficiency Award 2021 organized on 15 December, 2021. Read More
Contact Person
Markus Bissel - Head of Component
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (4E) Project
Keyword buzzwords
Energy efficiency, award, industry, construction, high-performance product
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Virtual Seminar Concludes Bioenergy Trainings for Viet Nam’s Financial Institutions |
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When joining the final seminar exclusively tailored for financial professionals, participants gained further insight into economic opportunities of Viet Nam’s bioenergy market. |
Concluding a series of webinars for financial professionals on economic opportunities and potentials of Viet Nam’s bioenergy market, the GIZ Bioenergy project held a virtual seminar on 8-9 December 2021 to discuss the country’s investment possibilities in the field. The two-day seminar helped the participants review the knowledge that they gained during previous webinars, including use of a bioenergy investment financing tool for bioenergy projects, and facilitating deeper discussions on bankability assessment, due diligence and risk assessment with specific examples from Viet Nam and other countries.
With support from a team of national and international experts, the seminar’s first day focused on two main sessions: 1) Introduction on basics of bioenergy technology & status of development in Viet Nam, and 2) Bankability and Vietnamese case studies. On the second day, participants worked in groups to deepen their peer exchange and talk openly with the experts about bankability assessment processes and financial institutions’ roles in Viet Nam’s further bioenergy development. The seminar falls within the framework of the ‘Climate Protection through Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Viet Nam’ (BEM) project, which is jointly implemented by GIZ and the EREA/MOIT. The project is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) as part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI).
Link to further information
Contact Person
Nathan Moore - Project Director
Climate Protection through Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Viet Nam (BEM)
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Transport and Environment Working Group |
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India: Kochi Ithile Shows the Way – Signage System Launched |
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Officials from Kochi using the new digital way signage. © GIZ |
The Kochi Ithile wayfinding portal was developed under "Reimagining For Kochi" – an innovative pilot project implemented on the Fort Kochi Island in Kerala, India. The wayfinding signage project consists of physical and digital way signages along with a web application, identified under the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) and the SMART-SUT project. These signages and applications provide localised information for tourists as well as locals, through legible text and graphics.
The project is jointly implemented under the leadership of the Kochi Municipal Corporation (KMC), Centre for Heritage, Environment & Development (C-HED), Cochin Smart Mission Limited (CSML); in collaboration with TUMI partner World Resources Institute (WRI) India & the SMART-SUT project of GIZ India. The pilot activity is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and contributes to the Indo-German Green Urban Mobility Partnership.
Contact Person
Jürgen Baumann - Project Head
Integrated Sustainable Urban Transport Systems for Smart Cities (SMART-SUT)
Key buzzwords
Wayfinding signages, India, Kerala
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India: Making Kochi India’s Cycling and Active Streets Capital |
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Mayor of Kochi launching the Cycle Training Programme for Women and Know Your Streets Challenge – a contest to crowdsource data on cycle-friendly routes across the city. © GIZ |
With a vision to make Kochi India’s Cycling and Active Streets capital, Kochi Municipal Corporation (KMC) launched the ‘Cycle with Kochi’ campaign, with technical support from GIZ as part of the transport strategy document prepared under SMART-SUT. The project was officially kicked off by the Hon’ble Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Govt of India, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, at the Urban Mobility India Conference in Delhi in October 2021.
To promote cycling as a preferred mode of commute and a way of life across all the 74 wards of Kochi, a citizen-led campaign is bringing together technical experts, key stakeholders and citizens to focus on outreach measures like cycle rallies, crowdsourcing data on cycle-friendly routes in each ward, and cycle training to high school girls and women from low-income families.
Contact Person
Jürgen Baumann - Project Head
Integrated Sustainable Urban Transport Systems for Smart Cities (SMART-SUT)
Key buzzwords
Non-motorised transport, cycling, active streets, India, Kerala, campaign
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India: Women, Transgender & HIV Positive Person E-Rickshaw Project |
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Beneficiaries enjoy a ride in a brand-new e-rickshaw. © Quantum Leap Studio, 2021 |
Bhubaneswar city’s transport agency Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has partnered with GIZ India’s SMART-SUT project to launch a unique e-rickshaw feeder service for their buses. The 50 e-rickshaws will not only provide an eco-friendly first and last-mile connectivity option to the people of Bhubaneswar, but also support those sections of society who are marginalised from mainstream job opportunities.
More than 60 beneficiaries including women, transgender and HIV positive persons have been trained in the pilot phase by SMART-SUT’s partner Association of Rural Upliftment and National Allegiance (ARUNA), and the numbers are expected to rise as the project rolls out in the coming months.
Contact Person
Jürgen Baumann - Project Head
Integrated Sustainable Urban Transport Systems for Smart Cities (SMART-SUT)
Key buzzwords
Transgender, e-mobility, rickshaw, India, Odisha
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Raising Awareness and Capacity for the Implementation of Bus Rapid Transit in Indonesian Cities |
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Handover of the Capacity Needs Assessment and Capacity Building Programs Results as well as the Kick-Off of Training-of-Trainers Activities |
Implementing Sustainable Urban Transport, including Bus Rapid Transit system requires technical knowledge and skills. Since its inception, SUTRI NAMA & INDOBUS has continuously supported the Capacity Development of the National and Sub National Government of Indonesia in this field. This includes the development of the Capacity Needs Analysis and the Capacity Development Programme within the MoT. Moreover, SUTRI NAMA & INDOBUS has also supported the City Government of Makassar in the Smart Transportation Forum, which is a form of commitment of the city government to improve transportation in Makassar for the better. Read More
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Nabila Fachir - Communications & Public Relations Professional
Sustainable Urban Transport Programme Indonesia (SUTRI NAMA) and the project component Indonesian Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Development Project (INDOBUS) Indonesia
Key buzzwords
Sustainable, transport, infrastructure, Indonesia, urban, mobility, BRT
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Special Plenary Session Focusing on System Interventions and Adoption of Post-Harvest Management for a Robust Agri Supply Chain |
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Zero Hunger by 2030, is the first sustainable development goal set by the United Nations, which India is committed to. Further, with the country’s population set to cross 1.5 billion by 2030, it is crucial to ensure that food security is maintained through sustainable production and distribution systems. In terms of production, India is a food surplus nation. However, in terms of potential, India still has a lot more opportunities to offer, which can be enabled through an effective and economically viable cold chain which will integrate the supply chains of perishables, thereby reducing physical waste and loss of value of perishable commodities. Read More
Link to further information
Contact Person
Deepak Baindur - Deputy Project Director
Climate Friendly Freight Traffic in India
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Water and Climate Working Group |
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Economic Evaluation of Nature Based Solutions for Transboundary Flood and Drought Management |
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New MRC and ELD Cooperation, ©Nike Hestermann/GIZ |
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) started a joint study with the Economics of Land Degradation Initiative (ELD) in the frame of the Joint Project for Transboundary Flood and Drought Management between Cambodia and Thailand. The study will provide scientific evidence on the costs and benefits of Nature based Solutions (NbS). The NbS will be designed to restore, protect, and sustainably manage ecosystems, increasing their resilience against flood and drought. By creating an economic case for NbS and informing decision-making processes, the outcome of this study will encourage and mainstream ecosystem-based adaptation for flood and drought resilience throughout the Lower Mekong Basin.
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Mekong River Commission
The Economics of Land Degradation Initiative
9C9T Atlas
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Nike Hestermann - Development Advisor
Transboundary Water Cooperation in the Lower Mekong Basin
Key buzzwords
Nature based Solutions, economic analysis, ecosystem services, flood, drought, climate change adaptation, Cambodia, Thailand, Mekong River Commission, MRC
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Workstream Circular Economy |
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Untangling from Plastics: Exhibition about the Journey of Plastic Pollution and the Path towards Solutions in Bangkok |
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In February, it was possible to dive into the underwater world and experience its beauty and challenges in the middle of Bangkok: The exhibition ‘Tangled: ติด – ร่าง – แห’ at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) showcased the journey of plastic pollution, its impact on marine wildlife and the path towards solutions. It was hosted by the Environmental Justice Foundation and Love Wildlife Foundation and was supported by the ‘Rethinking Plastics – Circular Economy Solution to Marine Litter’ project of the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Visitors could experience the impacts of plastic waste, fishing gear and single use plastics through artworks and photography, discuss what they would do if they get ‘tangled’ and learn more about ways to reduce marine litter, which is nowadays one of the greatest threats for the environment and biodiversity worldwide. Art installations and photographs of four Thai artists, Narongyot Thongyu, Natalie Limwatana, Satit Raksasri and Sirachai (Shin) Arunrugstichai were featured using pieces of marine plastic waste, while underwater images showcased the impacts of ghost fishing gear and plastic waste on our fragile marine ecosystems.
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New GIZ Orientation Paper “Environment – Policy – Advice” |
The new GIZ paper Environment – Policy – Advice provides guidance for all GIZ employees working in or at the interface of environmental policy advice. The publication is the result of a multi-year process of cross-departmental dialogue in which the authors distilled six strategy elements of environmental policy that guide GIZ’s global advisory services. The paper is intended to provide key impetus when developing and planning GIZ advisory projects to identify options for action, structure discussions and provide new ideas for the further development of GIZ advisory approaches.
Links to Publications
Publication (German)
Publication (English)
Contact Person
Ursula Becker - Planning officer
Ellen Gunsilius - Planning officer
Johannes Kruse - Advisor
Section Environment, Division 4D00 – Climate Change, Rural Development, Infrastructure
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‘Biomass Energy Project Development Guidelines for Viet Nam’ - Updated Version |
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Within the “Climate Protection through Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Viet Nam” (BEM) project, GIZ introduces the updated version of the Biomass Energy Project Development Guidelines for Viet Nam in both English and Vietnamese. The 200-page Guidelines provide specific information about the investment procedures required in the development of grid-connected biomass-based power projects in Viet Nam. The guidelines are accompanied with a leaflet and a video, which briefly summarise the investment steps covering the entire project phases from the development, implementation, operation and maintenance to project decommissioning.
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Link to Publications
Contact Person
Nathan Moore - Project Director
Climate Protection through Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Viet Nam (BEM)
Key buzzwords
Biomass energy, biomass project, guidelines, Viet Nam |
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‘Final Report: Sub-Sector Analysis to Utilize Bioenergy for Electricity and Heat Generation’ |
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This report represents the outcome of the sub-sector analysis on utilizing bioenergy for heat and electric generation study executed by local and international consultancy firms in Viet Nam. After the subsector review and selection study and a consultation workshop, three sub-sectors were selected: pig-pork, paper and pulp, and cassava-starch. The data on sub-sector performance on bio-energy opportunities were collected through a mix of physical visits, telephone interviews and literature review.
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Contact Person
Nathan Moore - Project Director
Climate Protection through Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Viet Nam (BEM)
Key buzzwords
Sub-sector analysis, pig-pork, paper and pulp, cassava-starch, bioenergy, Viet Nam |
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Infographics on waste management in fishing and commercial ports and more resources on relaunched website available |
What is needed for efficient Ship Waste Management and how are Fishing for Litter schemes working? Two infographics developed by the ‘Rethinking Plastics – Circular Economy Solutions to Marine Litter’ project now provide answers in a glance. The newly launched website of the project contains not only these infographics, but an overview of all activities and pilot projects in the seven partner countries as well as knowledge products developed so far. The work on reducing sea-based sources of marine litter is one component of the project besides encouraging a circular economy for plastics, improving waste management on land and reducing single-use plastics.
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Report: EPC and Technology Providers for Biomass & Biogas to Power Projects in Viet Nam |
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The report is prepared to give a quick overview of EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) and technology providers for biomass and biogas to power projects in Viet Nam for decision makers and interested parties. The main objectives of the study are: (1) Market survey and generate information of EPC companies/service providers/technology suppliers with regard to biomass and biogas power plant in Viet Nam; (2) Gaining contact and insights of the service of these companies to support for upcoming activities under BEM project.
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Contact Person
Nathan Moore - Project Director
Climate Protection through Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Viet Nam (BEM)
Key buzzwords
Biomass, biogas, EPC, technology provider, Viet Nam |
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Other Newsletters, Useful Links & Platforms |
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