As consequences of climate change, biodiversity loss or environmental degradation affect women and men differently, gender equality is increasingly considered an indispensable dimension of effective climate and environmental governance. International frameworks such as the “UNFCCC Gender
The IKI Update, coordinated by the IKI Interface project “Sino-German Climate Change Cooperation – NDC Implementation”, provides an overview of policy developments in China and activities of IKI-funded projects implemented by the GIZ in China. This issue covers the months January – March 2026.
On 12 March 2026, the Fourth Session of the 14th National People’s Congress voted and passed the resolution on the 15th Five-Year Plan (FYP) for National Economic and Social Development. While reaffirming long-term decarbonisation goals, the document adopts a notably cautious approach to headline climate commitments.
China is one of the priority countries of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) with an active portfolio of over 15 IKI projects. The “Sino-German Climate Change Cooperation – NDC Implementation” program serves as the knowledge hub for the IKI in China, promoting networking and exchange among IKI projects and facilitating exchange with political partners. In this role, it invited to this year’s IKI China Interface Workshop held on 20 and 22 January 2026 in Beijing.
This guide presents adaptation as a dynamic, iterative policy cycle that begins with risk and vulnerability assessments, followed by the planning of strategies and allocation
Rising temperatures, intense rainfall, and resource pressures are no longer distant threats; they are shaping cities today. Strengthening adaptation in urban environments is not just
Climate change is accelerating exacerbating risks to ecosystems worldwide, threatening not only biodiversity but also the services natural systems provide: water regulation, coastal protection, food
As climate change impacts intensify across regions and sectors, the need for practical, implementable adaptation guidance has never been greater. In response, a new three-part series of Climate Change Adaptation Guides for Practitioners has been released to support policymakers, planners, and practitioners in designing and implementing effective adaptation actions. The three guides introduce international best practices and provide action-oriented guidance and practicable for (local) policy development.
On 4 December 2025, representatives of NGO’s, international organisations, philanthropies and academia gathered in Beijing to reflect on the outcomes of COP30 and progress in
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