"A lot of initiatives have been announced at COP26, such as phasing out fossil fuel subsidies or measures regarding global forest conservation. Yet, looking at it from the point of view of the developing countries, which find themselves hard hit by climate change, the envisaged commitments and measures are not enough. There is too little support for aspects like damages and effects from climate change, and urgently needed adaptation measures, or the development of renewable energy systems."

Federal Minister for Development Gerd Müller

Minister Müller said: "I am thankful for the great confidence that was placed in me."

Black lechwe in Bangweulu Wetlands National Park, Zambia

This natural heritage fund brings together public and private donors to secure permanent core funding for 30 protected areas with exceptional biodiversity.

"The only way out of the crisis is a global immunisation campaign. In order to now be able to vaccinate people quickly, we are using the tried and tested structures of the global immunisation alliance Gavi"

Bundesminister Gerd Müller vor Photovoltaikpaneelen in der ägyptischen Wüste

The BMZ promotes the production of hydrogen using renewable energies in developing countries

SEEG deployment Benin, 2017: Chikungunya reagents - state-of-the-art detection methods introduced

The web portal Healthy DEvelopments showcases Germany's commitment to health and social protection in partner countries world-wide.

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Water scarcity and drought are among the serious consequences of climate change.

The BMZ supports developing countries in reducing greenhouse gases and adapting to the consequences of climate change. In this way, the ministry contributes to advancing the implementation of international climate and development goals.

Schüler in der Metallwerkstatt einer Berufsbildungseinrichtung in Accra, Ghana

The countries of Africa have set themselves a highly ambitious agenda for the socio-economic transformation they need to accomplish. In order to help Africa realise this development agenda, we need an entirely new kind of collaboration, a political partnership between equals which offers support for Africa's own agenda. Africa needs African solutions. Therefore, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has taken a new direction in its cooperation with Africa.

Solar system Solar Jama in the Atacama Desert in Chile

Global energy consumption is set to grow by 50 per cent by 2050; in developing countries and emerging economies it will increase by as much as 70 per cent. This means that green hydrogen is absolutely essential to a successful energy transition and to achieving international climate goals. It can be used, among other things, to produce climate-neutral fuels. They are called Power-to-X products (PtX). Green hydrogen can also be used to store energy. That makes green hydrogen a key commodity in a successful energy transition.