GIZ East Asia

✍ Exciting news! During the China visit of Robert Habeck, Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, in June 2024, representatives from GIZ and the National Energy Conservation Center signed a Letter of Intent to improve Sino-German cooperation on energy efficiency in key industries. 🌱 This letter is part of a high-level dialogue and cooperation mechanism between Germany and China on climate change and green transition, which was agreed upon in 2023. Both countries decided to intensify their cooperation in the areas of climate, energy, green mobility, environment, and circular economy. 🏗 Specific cooperation projects are the bedrock of such a political agreement. The recently signed Letter of Intent, with a focus on climate and energy, is an important step in establishing a solid foundation for future dialogues and cooperation. 🤝 Germany and China will be working together to find faster ways to reduce CO2 emissions in the cement sector. Germany´s valuable experience in this area can benefit the fight against rising CO2 emission, because globally concrete manufacturing is responsible for 8% of carbon emissions. With this Letter of Intent Germany and China agree on pilot projects that chart a pathway for carbon neutrality in the cement sector. 🌏 Global challenges need cooperation. Let's work together towards a future worth living for! #GermanyChinaCooperation #Cement #ClimateAction #EnergyEfficiency #CircularEconomy #GIZ #NECC

🌍 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 On June 21st, Regional Director of GIZ East Asia, Thorsten Giehler shared insights on this approach and GIZ’s role in providing technical support and coordination at the 15th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF). Giehler highlighted that GIZ has played a key role in this cooperation modality by coordinating multi-government and financier engagement, building capacity for local stakeholders, and providing technical assessments and support. IIICF is hosted by the China International Contractors Association (CHINCA), with whom GIZ has enjoyed a 15-year partnership. 🚀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵: 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 This year’s IIICF also marked the launch of a triangular cooperation project aimed at ensuring the success of the Reppie Waste-to-Energy Plant, the first of its kind in Africa. China National Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. (CNEEC), Ethiopia Electric Power (EEP) and GIZ are collaborating to ensure technology transfer and sustainable operations for the factory. 🌐 𝗔 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 This project falls under the Mechanism for International Sustainable Infrastructure Promotion (MISIP), initiated by UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), WWF, GIZ and CHINCA in 2022. It's also a key component of the MoU between GIZ and CHINCA, signed in April 2024. #Infrastructure #TriangularCooperation #ClimateFinance #EnergyTransition #SustainableDevelopment #WasteToEnergy #GlobalPartnership

🎓 Last Thursday at the Tsinghua University Institute for Carbon Neutrality (ICON), Jennifer Morgan gave a passionate call to action: the climate crisis is a collective challenge we can only solve together! In her address to the students, the German Special Envoy for International Climate Action highlighted that "we need platforms like this to exchange lessons learned and discuss our joint path forward. Engaging with the next generation is crucial –it's your future at stake. No country can tackle the climate crisis alone, but every country will feel its impact". Her message underscores the urgency of collaborative global efforts and the vital role of youth in driving sustainable solutions. 🌱 The launch of the NextGen Climate Dialogues series follows German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to China and highlights the vital role of Sino-German academic collaboration in addressing global climate issues. GIZ’s Climate Partnership project is proud to help drive this initiative, organizing student exchanges and high-level discussions to engage youth in climate solutions. 👉 https://lnkd.in/geegJQ95   ⛰ Last month, professor Dirk Messner, president of the Umweltbundesamt - German Environment Agency and our kick-off speaker of the Dialogues series at Tongji University in Shanghai spurred lively discussions on the climate-biodiversity nexus, stressing the need for systemic change and nature-based solutions. The interactive session saw enthusiastic student participation, discussing South-South cooperation, ethical climate issues, and energy security.   👩🎓 This autumn, the Climate Partnership will support 20 German students to head to Tsinghua University, and in 2025, 20 Chinese students will visit the Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich). These exchanges are key to fostering resilient academic networks and addressing pressing global issues.   For more details on Sino-German academic networks, scholarships, and opportunities, check out the BMBF website. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gp84qJxB   🌏 The climate crisis demands collective action, and engaging the next generation is essential. These vibrant dialogues underscore the importance of fostering resilient academic partnerships. Together, we can create a sustainable future! #NextGenClimate #YouthEngagement #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateAction #AcademicExchange #SustainableFuture #GIZ #China

As part of UNIDO’s Industrial Park Leadership Training Programme 2024, Sylvia Van Ziegert, Director of the Sino-German Center for Sustainable Development, discussed “Investment Strategies for Industrial Parks and SEZs: Driving Progress Toward Sustainable Development Goals” at the technical forum. 💡 Sylvia van Ziegert shared insights from #Sino-German cooperation in #industrial park development, focusing on #low-carbon energy systems and #sustainable energy and resource management. Among the participants were government officials from Asian and African countries as well as international students. #SustainableDevelopment #IndustrialParks #SEZs #Sino-GermanCooperation #InvestmentStrategies #SDGs #GIZ #China #AFDI #UNIDO

🌍 Celebrating International SME Day 2024 in Mongolia! 🎉 On June 27, the world comes together to honor Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and their pivotal role in driving sustainable development and global economic growth. This year, the Government of Mongolia celebrated International MSME Day with a week-long series of events from June 11-16, turning the spotlight on the incredible contributions of SMEs across the country. 📅 As a proud co-organizer, the GIZ Improved Conditions for Economic Diversification (ICED) project joined forces with the Ulaanbaatar SME Support Center to bring these events to life. A highlight of the celebration was the grand exhibition at the main square, where over 400 SMEs and cooperatives from Ulaanbaatar and 21 provinces showcased their products. The vibrant marketplace, featuring 120 tents and 14 traditional gers, created a dynamic space for businesses to connect with customers and peers. 💡 The event was not just a showcase but a thriving hub of commerce and innovation. Over the five days, participating SMEs generated a remarkable sales income of more than 500 million MNT, underscoring the critical role they play in Mongolia’s economic landscape. ✨ International MSME Day is more than a celebration; it's a platform for sharing knowledge, fostering networking, and recognizing the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels growth and development. This year’s festivities in Mongolia have reaffirmed our commitment to supporting SMEs as key drivers of economic resilience and sustainable development. Join us in celebrating the resilience, creativity, and determination of SMEs everywhere. Together, we are building a future worth living across the globe 🌱💼 #InternationalSMEDay #SMEs #EconomicDevelopment #SustainableGrowth #GIZ #ICED #Mongolia #Entrepreneurship #Networking 

Together, let's shape a future worth living - in East Asia and around the world!

🎓🌟 Celebrating the Graduates of GMIT's Class of 2024! 🌟🎓   The German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology (GMIT) held its 2024 Graduation Ceremony on the June 14 - celebrating the remarkable achievements of our seventh graduating class. 👏 👨🎓 👩🎓 Graduates proudly received their diplomas from various programs, including Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Raw Material and Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering (launched in 2020), and Energy and Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, as well as Master's degrees in Science in Resources and Technology. 🎉 The graduates were joined in the ceremony by representatives from the Ministry of Education and Science, the German Embassy, the EU’s mission to Mongolia, GIZ and GMIT’s partner organizations, all of whom extended their heartfelt congratulations to the new graduates.  “Being with GMIT since the beginning, this day is special for us at GIZ. We are very proud to welcome a new class of “World class engineers”. You have worked hard and overcame many obstacles!” said Mr. Thorsten Giehler, the regional director of GIZ East Asia. 📚 To mark this special day, GIZ donated books on a diverse array of subjects, including research methodologies, academic writing, university management, social systems engineering, critical thinking, philosophical perspectives, accounting, operations management, engineering ethics, and electronic materials science. We hope that this will be a be a significant contribution to GMIT’s ongoing transition towards becoming a research university.  We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the graduates. May your journey ahead be filled with opportunities, innovation, and success. Together, let’s shape a future worth living – in Mongolia and across the world! Congratulations to the Class of 2024! 🎓🌟    #GMITGraduation2024 #Mongolia #Germancooperation #GIZ #SDG4 

🌱💲 Climate Finance & Urban Transition: A future Game Changer!? Read Sino-German Joint Studies on Transition Finance to learn more! 💡 Did you know that investment in urban low-carbon infrastructure could reduce emissions by 89% by 2050 in China, generate a net present value return of more than 50 trillion RMB, and create 10.2 million jobs? 💼 In May 2024 the CIFA Subforum on Climate Finance and Investment for Accelerating Urban Transition took place in Beijing, co-hosted by the GIZ, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the Climate Investment and Finance Association (CIFA). It was a factory and melting pot of innovative ideas, with over 120 participants from government, financial institutions, academia, and think tanks. 🚀 Here’s just a few of our insights: 🏢Bernhard Müller from the German National Academy of Science and Engineering emphasized the economic opportunities of low-carbon urban transitions. By building clean, compact, and connected cities, China could save up to 1.4 trillion USD and create millions of jobs. 📚 Worried that policymakers need to balance the current costs of action with potential future benefits? What’s needed are robust national urban policies, technical support programs, and information disclosure platforms! 👨👩👧👦 👩👩👦 📈 Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou from Columbia University highlighted the global trends of booming populations and rapid urbanization. With 75% of the infrastructure needed for 2050 yet to be built, especially in the Global South, non-government funding and public-private partnerships have a crucial role to play. ☀ 🌧️Next, our panel discussion zoomed in on financial product innovation and market development trends. One example: He Simiao from AXA Climate explained the advantages of weather index insurance. This innovative approach has already greatly benefitted city disaster relief efforts. 📘 The event also saw the launch of the “Sino-German Joint Studies on Transition Finance”. This joint research project contributes to the development of a common definition of transition finance under the G20 framework. You can download it through the link below: 🤝 https://lnkd.in/e-rbtw2d 💡 Want to dig even deeper into the German Transition Finance? Read the German scoping study below! https://lnkd.in/eC94Gyiz #Climatefinance #Germancooperation #GIZ #China Photo Credit: Climate Investment and Finance Association

Germany and Australia partner up to strengthen Vocational Training and Education in Mongolia and to build a workforce fit for the future!

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