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
To support local climate mitigation efforts in Inner Mongolia, the Sino-German Cooperation on Climate Change – NDC Implementation project has been working closely with the Department of Ecology and Environment of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Ecology and Environment Low-Carbon Development Center.
As the Sino-German Cooperation on Climate Change – NDC Implementation (NDCI) project enters its final phase, key stakeholders gathered in Beijing on 15 October to take stock of progress, reflect on achievements, and discuss lessons learned from the past years of collaboration. The event brought together political partners, local research institutes and international experts to recognise the outcomes and impact of one of the flagship projects of climate cooperation between China and Germany.
