Transformation of the construction sector to promote energy efficiency in buildings in Pakistan – Bauwende

Participant asking a question in a consultative workshop on the Transformation of the Construction in Pakistan.; Copyright: GIZ Pakistan
Transformation of the construction sector to promote energy efficiency in buildings in Pakistan – Bauwende
by TUEWAS|February 19, 2024

Objective

Pakistan is taking its first steps towards a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly construction industry.

  • Political, legal and/or regulatory documents contain a draft of aspects relating to making the construction sector sustainable.
  • Political and private-sector stakeholders have access to evidence-based data and information relating to the sustainable construction of new buildings.
  • The feasibility of selected measures with dissemination potential to implement a transformation of the construction sector in Pakistan is demonstrated in a pilot scheme.

Description

The project supports the Pakistani Government and private-sector actors in the construction industry in introducing an ecological transformation in the construction industry. It promotes environmentally friendly solutions that protect the climate and environment and use resources efficiently. Examples include measures to improve material and energy efficiency in the production of building materials and on building sites, the promotion of a longer service life of buildings and the renovation of existing building to improve energy efficiency.

Field of intervention

The project operates in the following three areas:

  • Expertise is provided to support the government and relevant authorities in integrating guidelines for environmentally sound building construction into policy and legal/regulatory documents.
  • Political and private sector actors are given access to evidence-based data that facilitates energy-efficient and environmentally sound construction.
  • Support is provided to a pilot project that demonstrates the measures and feasibility of environmentally conscious construction and can thus trigger change in the construction industry.

Achievements

  • Project has Identified existing gaps in the political, legal and regulatory framework for a transformation of the construction sector and developed recommendations for updating relevant political, legal/regulatory documents;
  • Project has provided National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA) with technical advice on reworking the Building Code of Pakistan to include aspects of green building.
  • As a result of the momentum developed by the project, Ministry of Energy (MoE) has issued an statutory regulatory order (SRO), making Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC) compliance mandatory.
  • Project has developed life cycle analyses for three typical types (151 Square Yards, 303 Square Yards and 605 Square Yards) new building construction.
  • Two pilot projects have been selected with dissemination potential, high visibility and fast implementation.
  • For knowledge dissemination on energy effficency in building sector, project is organizing webinars with building experts for public and private stakeholders.
  • Technical assistance has been extended to Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) and Capital Development Authority (CDA) to integrate ECBC into their bylaws.
  • Online tools for energy assessment in building and check list for compliance of energy conservation in building codes have been developed.

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COUNTRY

ASIA , Pakistan

DURATION

December 2022 - December 2024

Commission Agency

 BMZ

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IN-Solar (Innovative New Solar Areas)
by TUEWAS|September 15, 2022

IN-Solar (Innovative New Solar Areas)

Objective

  • The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will have an improved decision-making basis for the promotion of area-efficient PV from domestic production.
  • Organizations in the field of Research and development can assess the suitability of innovative solutions for space-efficient PV use.
  • To provide policy advice to strengthen India technology, leadership, application oriented research.

Description

The project is working on the development of innovative areas of PV, which have not been identified as potential but would be required to be developed to meet the country target of 450GW by 2030. The main aim is the improved conditions for use of innovative, low competition areas for use of land for the expansion of photovoltaic.

Field of intervention

  • Evaluation of expert opinions of internationally recognized research institutes on suitability on the basis of practical testing or feasibility studies and/or peer-reviewed articles regarding technical suitability and land requirements.
  • Research and development (R&D) cooperations for the suitability testing of novel, area-efficient PV tech-nology applications for the Indian market were estab-lished between Indian and German research institutes and/or companies.
  • Capacity building activities for marketing tools and instruments for rooftop PV among different sectors.
  • To demonstrate use of solar in public space known as Urban PV, the project supported for the demonstration of a ‘plug-n-play’ solar PV at various prominent places to create awareness and business models for public charging stations powered by Solar.
  • To meet electricity requirement through Renewable Energy, the project is supporting in solarizartion of an Indian state in the concept development and providing consultancy and implementation support.

Targeted beneficiaries

  • National Level – Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
  • State Level – State Nodal Agency, Electricicty Distribution Companies, State Government Departments
  • Municipal Level – Municipal Corporation, Electrcicty Consumers (Residential, Commercial and Government)

Highlight activities

  • 5 new space-efficient PV technology applications- Agri PV, Floating PV, Building Integrated PV, Urban PV and Road Integrated PV for the Indian market were demonstrated.
  • To demonstrate use of solar in public space known as Urban PV, the project installed 2 such systems at Akhshardham Temple, New Delhi.
COUNTRY

India

DURATION

April 2021 - March 2024

Commission Agency

 BMZ

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Indo-German Solar Energy Partnership (IGSEP) – Rooftop 2
by TUEWAS|September 15, 2022

Indo-German Solar Energy Partnership (IGSEP) – Rooftop 2

Objective

  • The project is developing market forces while introducing enabling mechanisms and facilitating investments in rooftop PV systems.
  • The core focus of the project is to develop the market through competition and to work systematically in selected project areas in association with the four core actors namely
    • State Nodal Agencies (SNAs)
    • Distribution Licensees (DISCOMs)
    • Municipal Corporations, licensing authorities and local enterprises in selected municipal areas
    • Market participants (project developer, investors, etc.)
  • The project operates in four different activities, to achieve the aforementioned objective
    • Ensuring a long-term commitment on the part of DISCOMs
    • Creating conducive local (municipal) conditions
    • Promoting and implementing successful business models
    • Disseminating information and upscaling
    • Capacity building of Solar rooftop industry

Description

  • The project is being implemented in cooperation with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India. The project is active in 11 Indian States namely – Gujarat, Maharashtra, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The project objective to achieve newly installed capacity (in megawatts [MW]) of rooftop PV systems that is added each year has doubled overall in the states in which the project is active (e.g. works with municipal corporations, distribution companies.

Field of intervention

  • Implemented selected business models to stimulate the installation of PV rooftop systems, some with integrated electric battery storage systems
  • Cooperation with munical actors for developing prerequisites to make decisions for an accelerated expansion of PV rooftop systems.
  • Cooperation with selected electricity suppliers for developing prerequisites to adapt their business to an increase in PV rooftop systems.
  • Identified and analyzed causes of sub-optimal performance, quantify those in terms of contribution to loss in generation and propose cost-optimal solutions to fix the quality issues and focus on logistics related aspects of installed rooftop PV Systems.
  • Analysis of Indian distribution systems for the integration of high shares of rooftop PV / Integration of renewable energies in the Indian electricity system (I-RE)

Targeted beneficiaries

  • National Level – Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
  • State Level – State Nodal Agency, Electricicty Distribution Companies, State Government Departments
  • Municipal Level – Municipal Corporation, Electrcicty Consumers (Residential, Commercial and Government) and Students.

Highlight activities

  • The project has achived 3000MW of solar rooftop capacity installations in the 11 States.
  • Created online portals for selected Indian states to ease out the installation process of distributed solar PV for all the relevant actors.
  • Conducted virtual/digital training on the topic “Solar Rooftop testing and Inspection” in the state of Gujarat.
  • Launched an online training platform- Solar PathSala to offer Solar PV related courses to the DISCOMs and other stakeholders
  • Provided tools to GUVNL (DISCOM) for smooth inspection of systems and management of applications.
  • Installation of a hybrid system of solar power and battery energy storage system to decongestion of LT network, improvement in power system reliability, managing load during peak time and managing the distribution transformer loading.
  • Empowered the young unemployed skilled workforce through upskilling and vocational training- Indian Solar PV Rooftop Installer Skilling and Employment (IRISE)
  • Awareness campaigns to help consumers take advantage of the range of benefits of rooftop solar.
COUNTRY

India

DURATION

January 2017 - December 2022

Commission Agency

 BMZ

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Integration of Renewable Energies into the Indian Electricity Systems (I-RE)
by TUEWAS|September 14, 2022

Integration of Renewable Energies into the Indian Electricity Systems (I-RE)

Objective

The objective of the project is to strengthen the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy – MNRE and other stakeholders, on aspects related to grid integration of distributed solar energy and electrical storage with an objective to achieve the envisaged government targets. In particular, the project would additionally support MNRE for the following objectives:

  • Identify and support selected prominent and historical cities for development of 100% RE roadmap and demonstration projects.
  • Support Discoms (electricity distribution companies) to enable a transformation towards a low-emission, climate compatible and sustainable energy supply.

Description

The project is being implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The project has initiated and executed several technical studies, trainings and pilot project implementation to support MNRE in the field of renewable energy planning and framework design for the dissemination of renewable energies, specifically distributed grid-connected PV.

The project combines climate and energy policies, particularly in urban development and supports key climate and energy policy stakeholders (mainly distribution network operators) in the transition to a low-emission energy sector with the aim of achieving the national climate targets and NDCs. The project also develops framework conditions for a decentralised PV energy supply, demonstrating its feasibility by means of a prototype.

With a new focus on the decarbonisation of the cities, the project is also supporting cities in India (either a tourist place or a capital) which shall be developed as “Renewable Energy- RE” City.

Field of intervention

  • Considering the Government of India’s vision of identifying and developing Solar/ RE Cities i.e. where the electricity requirements of the cities will be met through Renewable Energy, the project is supporting 4 cities in the concept development and providing consultancy and implementation support for its transformation into ‘RE Cities’.
  • To demonstrate use of solar in public space known as Urban PV, the project supported for the demonstration of a ‘plug-n-play’ solar PV at various prominent places to create awareness and business models for public charging stations powered by Solar.
  • Focusing on analyzing the hosting capacities for the electrical transformers in the distribution grids, the project also commissioned a grid integration study which helped the regulators in modifying the hosting capacities of grid connected dirstributed solar PV systems.

Targeted beneficiaries

  • National Level – Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
  • State Level – State Nodal Agency, Electricicty Distribution Companies, State Government Departments
  • Municipal Level – Municipal Corporation, Electrcicty Consumers (Residential, Commercial and Government) and Students.

Highlight activities

  • The project has entered into Memorandum of Understandings with the city nodal agencies, municipal corporations of Ayodhya (UP), Amritsar (PB), Gandhinagar (GJ) and Thiruvananthapuram (KL) for its development into a 100% RE City.
  • As per workplan, the project has developed energy action plans for each of the city which would assist the city to follow a cleaner and greener pathway, to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and make use of climate related benefits, while achieving other development goals. Additionally, the project will develop roadmap on how each of the four cities can meet their electricity needs with 100% Renewable Energy (RE)
  • As per the plan, the project has estimated a cumulative of 1500 MWp of ‘distributed solar PV system’ across the 4 cities using a combination of satellite images, drone and in-person surveys.
  • Additionally, the project is also working toward the aggregation of the estimated potential across various consumer categories. By training and emapanelling >700 volunteers across the 4 cities, the project is creating a “Local Implementation Network” for the promotion and proliferation of distributed solar PV systems across residential consumers.
  • The project has developed the project implementation strategy and is providing implementation support to city nodal agencies for the deployment of >15 MWp of solar PV systems across govt. buildings.
  • Additionally, to demonstrate use of solar in public space known as Urban PV, the project installed 40 such systems across prominent locations in Gandhinagar (GJ).
  • Under a study, the project also identified and evaluated major technical challenges in integrating large number of decentralised solar PV systems in the electrcicty distribution grid. Additionally, the project evaluated technical solutions to address these challenges and help distribution companies to prepare their networks in accommodating these systems.
  • In a subsequent study, the project scientifically estimated the role of solar rooftop PV and battery storage in providing the grid support services such as active/reactive power support and balancing services.

Publications/Knowledge Products

Success stories

Improving the ecosystem for integration of the decentralised solar PV systems into the electricity distribution grid.

The GIZ project team undertook multiple studies with an aim to prepare the electricity distribution companies for the significant addition of the distributed renewable energy systems – DREs into the electricity distribution grid without affecting the reliable grid operations. The results of these studies and subsequent capacity buildings expercises resulted in the effective network planning, amendments in the regulations to enhance the DREs capacity and augmentation of networkd for the safe and reliable operations. Using the results of the study multiple electricity distribution companies increased their DRE hosting capacity v/s the distribution transformer capacity. An electricity distribution company – BRPL (Delhi) based on the recommendations developed a project to pilot PV+BESS systems for grid anicilary services.

Transforming the cities in India into RE City

GIZ is supporting 4 cities for its development into 100% RE city where the energy needs of the city will be fulfilled by Renewable Energy.  The project is in process of developing an “energy action plan” and a “100% RE roadmap” which would assist the city in mainstreaming ‘low-carbon’ energy planning in the urban context.  For the implementation support, the project team has estimated a potential of 1500 MWp of distributed solar PV systems across the cities. The project is working towards the aggregation of the demand of solar PV systems by developing the project implementation strategy and implementations support for  > 15 MWp across govt buildings. By identifying, training, empanelling and incentiving >700 volunteers, the project supported in the demand aggregations of multi MWp’s of solar rooftop systems across residential consumers.

COUNTRY

India

DURATION

November 2014 - January 2023

Commission Agency

 BMUV

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H2Uppp
by TUEWAS|September 14, 2022

H2Uppp

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Objective

  • Enhances the development of markets for green H2 and Power-to-X (green H2/PtX) technologies and applications outside of Europe in cooperations with the private sector
  • Seize the opportunities of green H2/PtX by aiming at identifying production and deployment opportunities, exploring pathways, and supporting the realization of Thai-German project ideas and business models.
  • Foster innovation, knowledge transfer and eventually support the scaling of production and use of green H2/PtX while strengthening the position of German technology providers as leading innovators in Thailand.

Description

H2Uppp is the global programme implemented in 10 countries around the world including Thailand. H2Uppp will support the policy and market development for green H2 and Power-to-X through studies and trainings as well as through the identification and initiation of public private pilot approaches and projects as well as the promotion and dissemination of knowledge and identification and connection of local and international H2 specialists in particular vis-à-vis the German private sector. H2Uppp promotes green Hydrogen (H2) and Power-to-X (PtX) projects in developing and emerging (ODA) countries in partnership with the industry with the main objective to further develop markets for green H2/ PtX technologies through on-site cooperation.

Field of intervention

  • It identifies pilot projects in the partner countries. It investigates possible projects along the H2 value chain that are cost effective and sustainable. As the same time, it finds consumers for the hydrogen produced. It provides technical advice and political support on developing ideas and preparing projects.
  • The project supports H2 pilot projects in partner countries through public-private partnerships with German and European countries. These partnerships will be selected via a public invitation to submit tenders (open procedure).
  • It compiles analyses and expert studies on market and trade development, and country and sector potentials and business models. The project helps to create supportive frameworks in the partner countries through H2 readiness analyses. To disseminate the knowledge gained, it promotes networking with companies and sector associations as well as think tanks and specialist bodies in Germany, Europe and the partner countries.

Targeted beneficiaries

  • Public benefits

Publications/Knowledge Products

COUNTRY

ASEAN , Indonesia , Malaysia , Philippines , Thailand , Viet Nam

DURATION

H2-Uppp runs until 12/2023 with a possible extension until 06/2026

SDG

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Plastic pollution in Bangka Island, Manado, North Sulawesi. Copyright: Julia Giebel
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs (3RproMar)
by TUEWAS|August 17, 2022

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs (3RproMar)

Objectives

1) Enhancing the regional cooperation and knowledge management among the representatives of the ASEAN working groups dealing with marine litter and plastic pollution, to reduce land-based sources of marine litter.

2) Developing national measures for waste leakage reduction within the focal AMS as well as their translation into strategies at the local level.

3) Improving requirements for the establishment of private sector efforts along the value chain to reduce waste leakage into the sea.

4) Pilot projects along the value chain from sustainable consumption to enhanced waste collection and recycling will be implemented in selected municipalities. The pilot projects at the national level will lead to best practices, both in the field of policy development and implementation, which will be made available through regional cooperation and exchange formats for national and regional policy advice to support effective implementation and upscaling.

Description

The project 3RproMar aims to support the ASEAN Member States (AMS) in the improvement of implementation capacities for reducing land-based waste leakage to protect the marine environment. The interventions address four focal countries with geographical focus as the main source of marine litter along the Mekong river system (including Viet Nam, Cambodia) and the island states of the Philippines and Indonesia.

Approach/Field of intervention

  • Regional cooperation and knowledge management on the topic of reduction of land-based waste leakage into the sea
  • Technical expertise for the implementation of national strategies along with their translation into strategies at the local level, ie: EPR, National Action Plan on Marine Debris, and National Policy on Waste Management.
  • Collaboration with private and informal sectors to support innovative approaches across stakeholders along the value chain (technical solutions)
  • Pilot projects in municipalities with the topic of : Integrated 3R, transboundary plastic waste management, waste prevention and optimization of collection, recycling and utilization of residual waste

Targeted beneficiaries

  • ASEAN Member States (AMS)
  • National ministries holding the positions of National Focal Points (NFPs) of ASEAN Working Groups relevant to the intervention
  • Private and informal sector organisations
  • Sub-national (provincial) and local governments

Highlight activities /Achievements

  • Regional Knowledge Management that establishes Regional Knowledge Hub with 3 different knowledge institutions
  • Regional Workshop Series
  • National Stakeholder Forums (in collaboration with the national partners)
  • Technical expertise for the implementation of national strategies to improve the collection and recycling of reusable materials as a contribution to reducing the leakage of waste into the sea
  • Pilot projects in local level supporting the reduction of waste leakage into the sea

Publications/Knowledge Products

COUNTRY

ASEAN , Cambodia , Indonesia , Philippines , Viet Nam

DURATION

01 July 2020 - 30 June 2025

Commission Agency

 BMZ

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NDC Assist II – Strengthening NDC Financing and Implementation
by TUEWAS|August 13, 2022

NDC Assist II – Strengthening NDC Financing and Implementation

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Objectives

  • Providing technical support and strategic advice on capacity building and the development of fiscal policy instruments for climate finance in the waste sector.
  • Strengthening the capacity for employees of the Ministry of Finance and potentially other key actors from sub-national government agencies (provinces, cities, regencies) in the area of climate finance and fiscal policy in a broader sense (including also the waste sector).
  • Generating revenue through improved waste management.
  • Other relevant actors, such as civil society and the private sector will be sensitized to climate finance in the waste sector.
  • Potentially, advice will be given on how COVID-19 stimulus packages can promote green economy and investments.

Description

The capacities of member countries and actors of the global NDC Partnership and the private sector are strengthened to finance and implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), while considering gender-sensitive aspects.

In Indonesia, NDC Assist II supports the Indonesian government in building capacity and developing fiscal policy instruments related to climate finance in the waste sector. Public servants will be trained on NDC financing and possible advice on green recovery may be provided.

Approach/Field of intervention

NDC Assist II provides technical support and strategic advice on capacity building and the development of fiscal policy instruments for climate finance in the waste sector.

Targeted beneficiaries

Fiscal Policy Agency (Badan Kebijakan Fiskal, BKF) which is part of the Ministry of Finance.

Potentially other key actors from sub-national government agencies (provinces, cities, regencies).

Highlight activities /Achievements

  • Development of the project concept
  • Operational Planning
  • Exchange with the GIZ program Concepts for Sustainable Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy (August 2021)
COUNTRY

Indonesia

DURATION

December 2022 - December 2023

Commission Agency

 BMZ

SDG

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Climate and Biodiversity Hub in Indonesia
by TUEWAS|October 21, 2021

Climate and Biodiversity Hub in Indonesia

 Project website

Objectives

  • Integrating climate policy and green recovery measures into Indonesia’s National Development Plans
  • Strengthening Government of Indonesia’s capacity to represent Indonesia´s priorities at the international climate change negotiations and to contribute to the achievement of Indonesia´s current NDC targets
  • Improving Government of Indonesia´s implementation of key biodiversity policy processes
  • Strengthening policy dialogue and knowledge management on climate change and biodiversity in general and on IKI activities in particular between the Government of Indonesia and BMU as well as between IKI implementers

Description

The project aims to support the Indonesian government in strengthening the mainstreaming and implementation of its climate and biodiversity policy. Partners are the Ministry of National Development Planning, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry as well as other related line ministries, state and non-state stakeholders at national and subnational levels. Policy advice, capacity building and interministerial exchange will support the advancement of a holistic approach towards climate and biodiversity policy planning and implementation, as well as mainstreaming with national development planning. This is accompanied by mobilizing additional resources from all sources also considering ways to strengthen the engagement of a wider range of financial and private institutions. Also, the project will function as the interface of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) in Indonesia facilitating a political dialogue, networking and communication between project implementers and the Indonesian government.

Approach/Field of intervention

  • Institutional capacity building and coordination
  • Policy formulation and mainstreaming to National Development Planning
  • Low carbon development and green recovery
  • Climate negotiations, climate adaptation and mitigation
  • Monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanisms for climate and biodiversity
  • Financing mechanisms for climate and biodiversity
  • Networking and knowledge exchange

Targeted beneficiaries

The direct target group of the project is the Directorate for Environment under Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) as well as the Directorate General for Climate Change and the Directorate General of Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystems under Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK).

Besides, other national government institutions, especially line ministries, the sub-national level and other selected state and non-state actors such as non-governmental organisation (NGOs) and universities are involved in various project activities.

Representatives of IKI-funded projects active in Indonesia and from their partner ministries as well as BMU and political partners responsible for international cooperation/international climate policy will be the target group related to IKI activities.

Projects measures related to biodiversity can have an indirect effect on Indonesia’s citizens that depend on terrestrial and marine ecosystem services.

Publications/Knowledge Products

COUNTRY

Indonesia

DURATION

01 May 2021 - 30 April 2026

Commission Agency

 BMUV

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TRANSfer III – Facilitating the development of ambitious transport mitigation actions
by TUEWAS|November 16, 2020

TRANSfer III – Facilitating the development of ambitious transport mitigation actions

 Changing transport

Objectives

  • Indonesia
    • The TRANSfer project’s objective is to increase the efforts of developing countries and emerging economies for climate-friendly transport with international support.
    • The project facilitates the preparation of mitigation actions and specifically supports the implementation of the Government of Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of the Paris Agreement.
  • Thailand
    • Increase the efforts of developing countries and emerging economies to foster climate-friendly transport with international support
    • Facilitate mitigation action preparation on national and city level
    • Support city administrations in their efforts to plan and implement Sustainable Urban Transport Projects
    • Design the Thai Clean Mobility Programme (TCMP)
    • Reduce GHG emissions and air pollution stemming from transport in Thai cities

Description

Indonesia

  • Transport is the highest energy-consuming sector in 40% of all countries worldwide and causes about a quarter of energy-related CO2 emissions. To limit global warming to two degrees, an extensive transformation and decarbonisation of transport is necessary.The TRANSfer project is a global transport sector project implemented by GIZ and partner countries funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Buildings and Nuclear Safety (BMU). The objective of this project is to support developing countries (including Peru, Colombia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia) to develop and implement climate change mitigation strategies / actions in the transportation sector. The project facilitates the preparation of mitigation actions and specifically supports the implementation of the Government of Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of the Paris Agreement.The TRANSfer III project cooperation in Indonesia is with the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub/MoT), under the Directorate of Road Transportation as the main partner, and Directorate of Road Traffic, Directorate of Road Facility and Directorate of Railways Traffic and Transportation, as support partner, in program implementation. The focus of the agreed cooperation between the Ministry of Transportation and GIZ through the TRANSfer III program is the development of mitigation actions in the freight transportation sector, namely: (1) intermodal freight transportation on Java, combining road-based and rail-based freight transport, and (2) truck fleet modernization scheme in Indonesia.

Thailand

  • The Thai Government has pledged a 20% reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2030, one-third of which is attributed to the transport sector. Due to rapidly increasing GHG emissions from transport, the dramatic rise in air pollution in Thai cities and losses in productivity from congestion, the GIZ TRANSfer project supports the Thai Government in the creation of the Thai Clean Mobility Programme (TCMP). The Programme focusses on three topics, namely the implementation of a Congestion Charge, bus fleet modernization, and upscaling by means of the creation of a sustainable transport fund.

Approach/Field of intervention

  • Indonesia
    • Technical Assistance
    • Mitigation Action Development
    • Technical Design
    • Ex-ante Impact Assessment
    • Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV)
    • Financial Design
    • Policy Recommendation
    • Capacity Development
    • Green Logistics
    • Intermodal Freight Transportation
    • Truck Fleet Modernization
    • Freight transportation
  • Thailand
    • Congestion Charging Scheme for Bangkok
    • Support to the public transport sector reform and fleet modernization in Bangkok
    • Setting up of a National Sustainable Urban Transport (SUT) Fund to finance SUT projects in further Thai cities

Targeted beneficiaries

Indonesia

  • Ministry of Transportation

Thailand

  • The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning(OTP)

Highlight activities /Achievements

Indonesia

  • There is alignment of TRANSfer recommendation with the strategic planning of DG Land of Transportation 2020-2024 and DG of Railways 2020-2024European Business Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) in Indonesia has included a recommendation on TRANSfer concept document of truck fleet modernization in both of their new position papers on the Automotive Sector and on the Transport and Logistics Sector. They also quote statistics from TRANSfer III work.The TRANSfer III GIZ studies has been used as the basis for green logistics development plan under the R&D Ministry of Transportation (Balitbanghub).As part of the Omnibus Law, the TRANSfer Technical Design recommendation on “Increasing the attractiveness of intermodal transport industry for private foreign investments by e.g. allowing competitive foreign companies to own intermodal transport companies in Indonesia with more than 50% share in the capital.” has been implemented in 2021.The technical design study recommendation also proposing on easing licensing procedure and simplify the process as part on fostering sufficient market competition. The Indonesian government has finally announced in August 2021 the newly Risk Based Assessment Online Application that also apply to freight transport that guarantees a seamless experiences in registering business.

Thailand

  • Establishment of the Thai Clean Mobility Programme (TCMP).
  • Thailand NUMP Study Report
  • Pre-feasibility Study of Congestion Charge for Bangkok
  • Video Communication on Congestion Charge for Bangkok
  • Study on the establishment of a TCMP Funding Mechanism
  • Study on Public Transport Electrification

Publications/Knowledge Products

Video

INDONESIA | A sustainable logistic service system for Indonesia
TRANSfer III Project for a sustainable logistic service system in Indonesia

Success stories

Thailand

Bangkok suffers from severe air pollution (PM2.5), with especially high pollution values during November 2019 to March 2020 and 72 per cent of these emissions are caused by the transport sector – particularly by diesel vehicles. Thailand, supported by the GIZ’s facilitating the development of ambitious transport mitigation action plans (TRANSfer III) project, will take action on ambient air pollution and climate change by implementing the Bangkok Clean Air Zone. In order to gain first-hand experience on Low Emission Zones and Congestion Charging, the GIZ TRANSfer project organised a study tour to Berlin and London in February 2020. TRANSfer will be supporting the Thai Transport Ministry and the Bangkok City Administration in the next steps of designing the Clean Air Zone for Bangkok and driving the bus network reform in the Thai Clean Mobility Programme

“Environmental problems and climate change are a global agenda and a concern to everyone. Thailand realises this and intends to tackle these problems seriously. A major take away from this trip is the lesson learnt and the idea of implementing congestion charging in the area of Bangkok, we must use the momentum of air pollution crisis, particularly PM 2.5 and accompany its implementation with the improvement of public bus services and non-motorised transport and also other transport demand management measures.”

Mr. Chaiwat Thongkamkoon, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Transport

Transport and Climate Change Week or TCC Week was first held in 2017 by GIZ to bring together experts and decision-makers from around the world and to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking for a better future of transport. This year, the 4th TCCW was held from 21 – 25 June 2021 via a new digital platform and a virtual conference room to allow for activities from Berlin and other different time zones because of the continuing pandemic situation. The programme allowed the participants to build capacities, to establish relations and to network with peers, partners and experts. The programme of the TCC Week 2021 covered a wide range of topics and aspects related to sustainable transport including the linkage between transport to other broader topics like post-pandemic recovery, disaster and gender issues.

The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) under the Thai Ministry of Transport participated in TCC Week through the preparation of country updates. Mr. Athibhu Chitranukroh, Director to the Bureau of Planning and Acting Director to the Bureau of Safety Planning, OTP, provided a comprehensive overview of the current transport situation in Thailand, underlining impacts from the pandemic, highlighting ongoing projects and cooperation, revealing future expectations and emphasising the commitment to move Thailand towards more sustainable transportation.

“When we get past this crisis, we cannot go back to the world as it was before, we must not forget our responsibilities in fighting climate change and Thailand takes this issue very seriously. Therefore, we are looking forward to continuing the excellent collaboration between Thailand and Germany targeting sustainable transport development.”

Mr. Athibhu
COUNTRY

Indonesia , Thailand

DURATION

Indonesia: 2017-2021
Thailand: 01 January 2017 – 31 December 2022

Commission Agency

 BMUV

SDG

Contact Person

Indonesia

Thailand

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Climate Smart Cities
by TUEWAS|November 16, 2020

Climate Smart Cities

 Climate Smart Cities (urban-industrial.in)

Objectives

  • Anchoring climate-friendly solutions for urban infrastructure and area-based urban development in the planning and implementation of projects in the Smart Cities Mission of the Government of India.
  • Capacity development measures for the cities
  • Networking Platform for the experience exchange between Indian Mission cities
  • Support Indo-German working group on urbanization

Description

The project Climate Smart Cities looks at implementing climate friendly measures in the cities of Kochi, Coimbatore and Bhubaneswar. The project focuses in the areas of Solidwaste management, Construction and Demolition waste management, Urban Green cover, Green buildings and Stormwater management. The project also looks are capacity development as one of the key measures. The project undertook trainings in the fields of Stormwater Management, C&D waste Management, Urban Green cover and Green Buildings. The trainings with be further upscaled to other cities through training institutes. C&D waste training has already been upscaled further. Training on GHG Monitoring mechanism is also planned under the project. The project is being implemented with NIUA, Difu and TU Berlin as implementing partners.

The project also supported and had been instrumental in development of the ClimateSmart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) 2019 with MoHUA. CSCAF is one of its kind assessments which assess the 100 smart cities of the GoI on 28 indicators under 5 sectors. The CSCAF is now in its second phase and GIZ is the strategical partner.

Approach/Field of intervention

Construction and Demolition(C&D) Waste Management, Stormwater Management, Municipal Solidwaste Management, Urban Green Spaces, Green Buildings

Targeted beneficiaries

Municipal Corporation, City officials, General public, Training Institutes

Highlight activities /Achievements

  • ClimateSmart Cities Assessment Framework
  • Urban Design thinking exercise in the three cities on selected topics
  • Virtual Training on Urban Green Cover, Green Buildings and Stormwater Management.
  • Training on C&D waste management and further dissemination training conducted
  • Gap analysis, recommendation and roadmap for C&D waste management in Coimbatore and Bhubaneswar
  • Gap analysis, recommendation and roadmap for Municipal Solid management in Kochi
  • Gap analysis, recommendation and roadmap for Stormwater management in Bhubaneswar
  • Development of bylaw for C&D waste management for Bhubaneshwar and Coimbatore
  • Training on GHG Monitoring Mechanism for Coimbatore
  • The GIZ recommendation are incorporated in the form of MoU -The MoU of Miyawaki urban forest in Coimbatore
  • Low-cost green compliant materials suggested for interior detailing of Kochi Municipal Corporation office building
  • Exposure visit to ICCA conference and Bundesskongress

Success stories

Cities while being the engines of growth are also the biggest consumers of energy, and at risk due to the density of human population and the impacts of climate change. ClimateSmart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) is a first-of-its-kind public assessment framework on climate relevant parameters launched by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India under its Smart Cities Mission which assess the 100 Smart cities on various climate relevant parameters. The assessment framework has 28 indicators spread across 5 sectors including green building, Green spaces, Solidwaste management and stormwater management. GIZ Climate Smart cities programmes was strategic partner to MOHUA for development of the framework and has been instrumental in development of the Indicators within the framework. The project supported the ministry in development of Climate Alliance which includes agencies working in the Climate change domain. CSC project also undertook trainings for ULBs and then supported MOHUA in finally rolling out of the framework. The framework in now in its second phase and will be an annual assessment of cities

Training and capacity building is the key to make sure that the activites that we do on round is then further take forwards and is sustained. GIZ Climate Smart citie programme organized 4 trainings on the topics of C&D waste management, Urban Green cover , Green Building and Urban Green spaces. The first training on C&D waste management was a physical training and then it was a challenge in front of the project to plan for a vritual training due to the pandemic as all the contents were planned for a physical training. The project successfully conducted 3 virtual trainings aon Urban Green cover, Green Building and Stormwater management. The project also conducted an upscaling training on C&D waste management which was conducted by one of the instates identified under the project

COUNTRY

India

DURATION

01 June 2018 - 30 November 2022

Commission Agency

 BMUV

SDG

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