Synergies Between Biodiversity and Climate Policy Frameworks – A Series of Thematic Papers (updated 09/24)
The Summary Paper contains key messages on legal, policy and science aspects and their implementation, covering Nature-based Solutions (NbS), governance, multilevel cooperation and finance.
Private Capital Financing Options for Climate Relevant SMEs and Startups Beyond Equity Deals
This document explores innovative financing options such as Venture Debt, DAOs, and Carbon Credit-based funding, offering practical solutions tailored to the unique needs of startups and SMEs in emerging markets. It provides valuable insights for stakeholders seeking to unlock new funding opportunities and promote sustainable economic growth, particularly in the context of development cooperation.
Factsheet on Success Factors for Urban Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies – The Case of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill
The factsheet “Success Factors for Urban Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies – The Case of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill” shares insights on factors that are important for disaster risk reduction strategies in urban areas based on the example of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill in Mauritius. It presents four factors that have enabled Beau Bassin-Rose Hill to build a more resilient city, making it the first Mauritian city to reach level C of UNDRR’s MCR2030 resilience roadmap.
Factsheet on Enhancing Disaster Risk Management through a Multi-sectoral Approach
The factsheet “Enhancing Disaster Risk Management through a Multi-sectoral Approach: Recommendations for Local Governments by Local Governments” shares insights on factors that are important for disaster risk reduction strategies in urban areas and formulates eight recommendations for the involvement of different sectors in the disaster risk management of African cities. These recommendations are illustrated by good practices from urban resilience activities in Homa Bay County, Kenya, and Kampala, Uganda.
Agroecology Training: Towards sustainable food systems – Introducing the transformative approach of agroecology
This training provides a contemporary understanding of agroecology and related concepts. It combines theoretical and practical elements and identifies entry points for introducing agroecological approaches into development cooperation projects. Given that the choice of suitable agroecological practices is dependent on the project context, we will not focus on concrete practices but approach agroecology from a strategic perspective.
Integrating the Multiple Values of Nature and its Benefits into Development Planning
The “Integrating the Multiple Values of Nature and its Benefits into Development Planning” seeks to assist in operationalising the concepts and principles in the IPBES values assessment, with a view to better mainstreaming the multiple values of nature and its benefits into development planning. The guide is targeted at development practitioners, including those responsible for designing projects and programmes, planning interventions, formulating policies, and implementing, backstopping and monitoring the delivery of on-the-ground activities.
Report on Ecosystem-based Adaptation and Nature-based Insurance Solutions in the Philippines and Asia
This study aims to explore how Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) and Nature-Based Insurance Solutions (NbIS)
can effectively mitigate the impacts of climate-related hazards in the Philippines and in the region. It delves into
understanding the policy landscape, examining market practices through case studies, identifying challenges in
the sector, and proposing steps to scale EbA and NbIS solutions in the country.
PrivABoo Summer School 2024
The Summer School 2024, as part of the PrivABoo Practitioners Lab, took place on 10, 18 and 30 July. It is focused on exploring the context of Adaptation SMEs and their climate change related opportunities and impacts. Additionally, adaptation tools and approaches were discussed, as well as financing opportunities for climate change adaptation.
Factsheet on Good Practices in Agroecology
The factsheet “Agroecology – From Principles to Transformative Pathways” gives an insight into how the 13 principles of agroecology can be used to shape a pathway for food and agriculture systems transformation. It compiles five good practices from GIZ projects in India, Mali and Mexico as well as two Global Programmes which are operating in various African and Asian countries. The holistic agroecological approaches i.e. include women self-help groups, multi-stakeholder dialogues, aquaculture, rural youth employment and biodiversity protection – just to name a few.
Factsheet: On the Economic Potential of Agroecology
This factsheet gives an overview of the economic potential of agroecology – and shows that agroecological systems can be more profitable than conventional systems, depending on the context. Findings from an exemplary GIZ project underline that agroecology can lead to economic benefits.