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Stronger data. Empowered communities. Healthier forests. This #ForestDay, we spotlight a REDD+ programme in Lao PDR 🇱🇦 that's transforming how forests are managed. With support from GCF and GIZ, the initiative is: ✅ Enabling real-time monitoring through a national cloud database ✅ Supporting over 240 Village Forest Management Plans across 474,400+ hectares ✅ Helping reduce fire outbreaks by 40% in high-risk zones ✅ Promoting sustainable, deforestation-free land use National Forestry Advisers like Khamla Nanthavong now use tech-driven tools to strengthen land-use planning, track threats, and coordinate community-led conservation. Read more: https://g.cf/3DAlmRp Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Leveraging partnerships is crucial to navigate today's complex geopolitical landscape and as #TeamEurope we need to be stronger than ever! This is the key take-away from GIZ's annual reception in Brussels. The evening brought together highly relevant partners, offering informal networking opportunities for decision-makers and European key players in international cooperation. As part of #GlobalGateway, we drive sustainable development and address global challenges by mobilizing our expertise and fostering innovation. For more insights, read our management board's Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel's reflections on the event at GIZ Brussels:

🌍 GIZ Brussels Annual Reception 2025 – International cooperation in times of shifting geopolitical dynamics 🥂 Our 2025 GIZ Annual Reception in Brussels was a success! It was a pleasure and an honour to welcome so many of our partners for meaningful exchanges and share commitment to international cooperation. ✨ Thank you especially to Hildegard Bentele, Vice Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on #Development, for her inspiring keynote speech. She stressed that while current geopolitical competition and security concerns push politics to focus inward, #internationalcooperation is more crucial than ever for the wellbeing of European societies and represents an #investment in security, #growth, and shared prosperity. For the EU - for #TeamEurope - to be impactful and remain an attractive partner, international cooperation must become even more aligned with related policy fields, such as trade and migration. 🌐 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH’s Chair of the Management Board, Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel, underlined in his address that the key to delivering more with less are #internationalpartnerships - which are at the core of our work at GIZ. Crucially, never before has #TeamEurope worked together so closely, maximising impact and minimising fragmentation. This work proves that we can support the European private sector in seizing new opportunities in our partner countries and create truly mutually beneficial partnerships. 🤝 Together with our partners on the ground, European Member State organisations, development banks, and the private sector, GIZ remains ready to support European priorities and take invaluable work of #TeamEurope on #GlobalGateway to the next level. For the benefit of German, European, and global citizens. 🙏 Thank you again to everyone who made our evening so wonderful. 🌟 We look forward to many more collaborations ahead! #GIZAnnualReception #EuropeanUnity #WorkingBetterTogether #StrongerTogether #GIZworks Practitioners' Network for European Development Cooperation Expertise France Enabel AGENCIA ESPAÑOLA DE COOPERACION INTERNACIONAL PARA EL DESARROLLO - AECID British Council SNV ECDPM 🌍 ODI Europe European Think Tanks Group ETTG Friends of Europe UNESCO The World Bank KfW DAAD Brussels Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung ENoP - European Network of Political Foundations European DFIs - EDFI Konrad Adenauer Hanns Seidel Foundation Alliance2015 Goethe-Institut Brussels 📸 Alun Foster (on behalf of Creatif Image / Michael Chia)

Expertise France and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH unite their efforts within U-LEAD with Europe program to sustain the decentralization reform in Ukraine. Sofia Oliynyk, Country Director of Expertise France in Ukraine, and Bastian Veigel, GIZ Ukraine Programme Director of U-LEAD with Europe , signed the respective Memorandum of Understanding at the launch event of Phase III of the program, which took place in Kyiv, Ukraine on 18 March 2025. The official representatives of the European Union Delegation to Ukraine and the Embassies of France, Germany, Denmark, Poland and Slovenia attended the event in order to renew their commitment to strengthening local self-governance in Ukraine. U-LEAD with Europe is a programme supporting the decentralisation reform in Ukraine since 2016, enhancing the capacities of local governments, and fostering regional development and cooperation between municipalities in the context of Ukraine’s EU integration. RELEVE project, funded by the Ministère des Affaires étrangères français and implemented by Expertise France, has been providing French support, expertise and assistance to Ukrainian local authorities since January 2024, advancing decentralization reform in Ukraine, alongside the sustainable recovery of Ukrainian regions and municipalities, with a special focus on Chernihiv region. The agreement will now provide formal grounds for both sides to join forces in order to reach the best possible results in the following objectives: 🔹 Strengthening capacities of actors at national level to integrate good practices of European countries to further advance decentralisation in Ukraine and in the context of EU integration. 🔹 Strengthening capacities of municipalities in the 4 regions supported by RELEVE to plan and implement efficient and inclusive recovery measures and manage local reconstruction projects. 🔹 Supporting Ukrainian municipalities to enter partnerships with French municipalities within U-LEAD with Europe’s Bridges of Trust with a focus of providing additional possibilities for resources and capacity development for municipalities in Ukraine to engage in local reconstruction. Such support is envisaged to include study visits between Ukrainian and French municipalities and internships for Ukrainian local representatives in France. Expertise France is delighted to support Ukrainian municipalities and provide assistance in preparation for EU integration, in coordination with its European partners. Alisa Rozanova Aurélien MAS Olha Ivanova Konstantin Rubel

Berlin Energy Week and Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue are underway #BETD25! One topic that is prominent on the agenda since it is pivotal whenever we discuss the climate-neutral transformation and the #JustTransition is #GreenSkills. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH together with International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have taken this as an opportunity to organise a panel discussion together with representatives from Kenya, Pakistan, South Africa, the European Commission, and World Resources Institute. It was my pleasure to co-host this event together with dear Francesco La Camera.   Our discussion focused on how global cooperation can be strengthened to prepare the workforce for a sustainable future. It explored how the work of the Global Initiative on Skills for the New and Just Economy, championed by GIZ, and IRENA’s new Global Pledge on Skilling for the Energy Transition can create a powerful synergy to enhance skilling efforts in practical ways. The discussion highlighted the main challenges in addressing #SkillsShortages, priority actions needed to accelerate #SkillsDevelopment and what role international cooperation can play at country level in addressing respective skills shortages. Key takeaways from our discussion were:  ✅International Cooperation is key: GIZ, IRENA and our partner countries will work closely together in advancing skilling efforts; ✅Country-to-country exchange on best practices and lessons learned is highly valuable, especially for countries that are now starting to invest in accelerated skills development.   We look forward to keep working together on this. A big thank you to everyone who brought this discussion to life! Frank Siebern-Thomas Eng. Isaac Kiva , PE, FIEK Jennifer Layke Sampson Mamphweli Sardar Mohazzam (Ph.D) Samah Elsayed Angela Pilath NDC Partnership Systemiq Ltd. edc.org Ministry of Energy of Kenya WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition World Resources Institute South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) NewClimate Institute Bertelsmann Stiftung University of Namibia (UNAM) International Institute for Sustainable Development Just Energy Transition in Coal Regions Knowledge Hub PAERADIGMS GIZ Kenya GIZ Pakistan

💙💛 This German-Ukrainian partnership saves lives: More than 300 children have received successful surgery and over 3,000 children with heart defects have been examined at a new paediatric cardiac surgery ward and cardiology department in Lviv. The cooperation was facilitated through the Förderprogramm Klinikpartnerschaften, which we are implementing on behalf of the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ). 📽️ To find out more about the incredible work of the staff at St. Nicholas Pediatric Hospital in Lviv, see the video below ⬇️ #health #Ukraine #buildbackbetter

Digital innovation empowers smallholder farmers! 📲 🌱 Two-thirds of the food consumed globally is produced by 500 million smallholder farmers. Yet many of them struggle with low productivity, insufficient incomes, and climate challenges. Traditional rural advisory services are disappearing, leaving farmers without the knowledge to improve their farms and livelihoods. Digital advisory services have the potential to bridge this gap. Together with our partners we are paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient future using digital applications like farmbetter. The app's algorithm matches farmers’ needs with sustainable land management solutions. It provides inclusive and effective digital advisory services that equip farmers with tailored solutions. The app furthermore helps to increase productivity, income, and climate resilience. To explore how digital pathways like farmbetter foster sustainable agriculture in Burkina Faso, India, and Nepal visit https://lnkd.in/eXyFi4Ey #DigtalInnovation #SustainableAgriculture

Global supply chains: a challenge or an opportunity on the path to decarbonization? This question will be discussed at today's round table “Female Change Makers on Decarbonizing Supply Chains and Green Lead Markets” at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue #betd25. Our Managing Director Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven will join the high-profile panel to discuss how the transformation of global supply chains is crucial to achieving climate targets and ensuring economic resilience. ⏰  04:00 PM - 06:00 PM CET 📍Location: GIZ Representation, Reichpietschufer 20, 10785 Berlin As the launch of the new #FemaleChangeMakers event series, this round table will shed light on urgent issues of the energy transition from the perspective of key female actors across politics and industry. After all, the expertise of these women is crucial for shaping a sustainable future. We wish all speakers an impactful discussion that will help identify concrete pathways for action and inspire collaboration. Dr. Beate Baron, Rana Ghoneim, Erika Mink, Shanon Neumann, Ana Lia Rojas The round table is implemented by us within the scope of the Bilateral Climate and Energy Partnerships (CEP) on behalf of Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz and with the support of Women Energize Women. It is a closed-door event. #Decarbonization #EnergyTransition #FemaleEnergyExperts #ClimateandEnergyPartnerships

It is estimated that the healthcare sector generates 30% of the global volume of new data annually. The success of global and public health, healthcare services, and research will depend on how effectively this data can be accessed and utilized. To establish a strong foundation for health data, information from different sources and countries must be brought together. This requires strategic alliances, technical solutions, and shared data standards. Europe is already leading the way with the European Health Data Space. Building on this example, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH are working together to create the conditions for global health data spaces in the long term. This offers a multitude of opportunities, from better healthcare and stronger research to economic growth and enhanced global cooperation. Last week, Charité and GIZ held their second strategic workshop, focusing on leveraging digital health solutions, advancing local production of vaccines and medicines, tackling Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and sharing insights from health systems strengthening in Africa, Germany, and Ukraine. These discussions are key to advancing data-driven healthcare and global health innovation. 🙏 A special thanks to all our Charité and GIZ colleagues Heyo K. Kroemer, Joachim Seybold, Prof. Christian Drosten, Malek Bajbouj, Beate Kampmann, Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Sylvia Thun, Samuel Knauss, Karin Steinecke, Solveig Kemna, Nils Lahmann, Michael Muzoora, Prof. Dr. Philipp Enghard, Dr. Shuyan Liu, Anna V., Christoph Conrad, Nicholas Alexander, Dr Rebecca Ingenhoff, Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Eric Hahn, Fionn Harnischfeger, Carolin Bansbach, Nils Gade, Susann Gihr, Nora Chikhoune, Doug Momberg, PhD, Claudia Aguirre, Kirstin Grosse Frie, Manuel Batz, Etienne Lacroze for the great commitment and cooperation. We look forward to continuing this vital work together. #GIZ #Charité #GlobalHealth #VaccineProduction #DevelopmentCooperation #GlobalGateway #TeamEurope

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Impact! 🎉   Under the theme "Over to You – Celebrating Impact, Sharing Learnings, and Ensuring Continuity after 10 Years of Implementation," GIZ and partners proudly reflected on a decade of transformation through the Food and Nutrition Security Programme (FNSP). 🌍   The German Ambassador, Ute König, shared, "FNSP has been more than just a programme. It has been a catalyst for transformation."   Over the past ten years, the programme has among others: ✅ Reduced malnutrition ✅ Improved dietary diversity ✅ Strengthened nutrition governance and education at the community level   These efforts have empowered local communities, enhanced district-level and national nutrition governance, and raised awareness on the importance of healthy diets. 🍎🥦 Dr. George Chithope Mwale, Director of Nutrition, shared: “The past ten years have been a testament to the power of collaboration. FNSP has shown that when government, communities, and development partners work together, lasting change is possible.”   FNSP's legacy is built on evidence-based interventions, laying a strong foundation for Malawi’s nutrition agenda and creating an enabling environment for nutrition. 🌱 "The knowledge we gained from FNSP is within us, and we will continue sharing it, and supporting households with different Integrated Homesteaf Farming techniques“ said Chrissy Chimphoya, one of the programme beneficiries who is also a promoter. As Ambassador Ute König emphasized, "The end of FNSP is not the end of our support. It is the beginning of a new phase." 🌟   Introducing STEP UP! – Sustainable Transformation of Food Systems – Empowering Pathways Bottom-Up! 🚀   Dr. Samson Ndolo, Principal Secretary for Health, reminded us: "Let us remember that these successes belong to us. That’s why it is Over to Us. We will write a new chapter, and the sustainability of the project lies with all of us now." ✍️   These successes are a true team effort, driven by the dedication of GIZ FNSP, district councils, Self Help Africa, CARE Malawi, and the communities who made it all possible. 🙌   The project team and implementing partners reflected on 10 years of remarkable achievements, culminating in a symbolic passing of the torch – an artwork handed over to Ute König and Dr. Samson Ndolo by the project team leaders, Dr. Martina Kress and Vitowe Batch. 🎨✨   Here’s to continuing the journey toward sustainable nutrition and healthier futures for all! 🙌 FNSP was financed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.   #FNSP #OverToYou #SustainableTransformation #STEPUP #HealthyFuture #NutritionMatters