In 2020,
@KfW_FZ_int
's commitments to climate- & environment-related projects amounted to € 4.3 bn. This will save almost 8.5 mio. tons of carbon dioxide equivalents annually in our partner countries.
Our contribution to
#SDG13
:
#ClimateAction
🌍
#GenerationEquality
In 2020, many projects of
@KfW_FZ_int
contributed to achieving
#SDG5
with a financial volume of € 4.6 billion. KfW therefore supports its partners in strengthening
#genderequality
& advancing the rights of women in partner countries:
A neighbourhood in
#Kigali
is being transformed into a pioneering new district - Green City Kigali 🇷🇼
Goal: To live & work in a lively, affordable and green area.
@GreenFundRw
develops the concept for the model city together with
@KfW_FZ_int
:
KfW Office Director Saskia Berling at the meeting between
@BMZ_Bund
Minister
@SvenjaSchulze68
with
@BNDES
president Aloízio Mercadante.
BNDES and KfW cooperate to implement the 🇧🇷-🇩🇪 partnership for socially just and ecological transformation. 👬🌳
@Alemanha_BR
Inauguration of new
#Nairobi
Offices of 🇩🇪 Development Cooperation
Ceremonial opening of the new office of
@KfW_FZ_int
,
@deginvest_int
&
@giz_gmbh
on behalf of the 🇰🇪-government on the occasion of Germany's close & long-standing development cooperation with
#Kenya
over 60 years.
German Federal Minister Gerd Müller
@BMZ_Bund
& Moroccan Ambassador Zouhour Alaoui signed the German-Moroccan hydrogen alliance today.
@KfW_FZ_int
is preparing with
@MASENOfficiel
the first reference project for the production of green hydrogen - a milestone for
#decarbonisation
"Which Crisis Comes First?
#Biodiversity
and
#ClimateChange
in Times of Global Food Crisis"
Vijay Kumar Thallam, Executive VC of Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, Ulrike Grote
@UniHannover
& Robert Schoelhammer
@ADB_HQ
in a fruitful discussion on the panel at
#DFF22
.
On 3 August 2021, a funding agreement was signed with
@UNICEFIndia
on behalf of
@BMZ_Bund
to scale up a second phase of the
#COVID19
Crisis Response Programme in
#India
🇮🇳 to the tune of EUR 10 mio.:
Starting a new phase of 🇷🇼-🇩🇪 cooperation in the
#TVET
-sector, we signed €29m grant-agreements w/
@RwandaGov
,
@RTB_Rwanda
&
@RwandaPolytec
during intergov. Negotiations. Working together to make high-quality, labour-market relevant
#education
accessible for all in
#Rwanda
.
Boosting green, climate-smart regional infrastructure in Africa – the aim of the NEPAD-IPPF special fund, hosted by
@AfDB_Group
. The leading multi-donor facility supports the preparation of bankable projects.
✍ On behalf of
@BMZ_Bund
, KfW now provides additional EUR 10 million
#Climatechange
is among the greatest challenges currently facing humanity. As an international promotional bank,
#KfW
takes responsibility – and takes action.🌱
More about our contribution to achieving the
#climategoals
in the
@KfW_FZ_int
Climate
Project preparation continues after
#COVID19
measures: 🇷🇼 Rwandan Government is looking to create a green pilot district in
#Kigali
with financial support from
@KfW_FZ_int
, that combines affordable housing with climate-resilient & green technologies.
Today, the opening of the World Mangrove Center, supported by
@KfW_FZ_int
on behalf of
@BMZ_Bund
, takes place in
#Indonesia
🇮🇩. The
#WMC
serves as an international cooperation centre for
#mangrove
research & enables better resource management to protect
#biodiversity
. 🌱
.
@MoniqueWasunna
campaigns for research on new drugs that treat neglected
#tropicaldiseases
and for these drugs to be made available on the market at affordable prices.
Interview with the Africa Director of
@DNDi
:
Today: Handover ceremony of Al-Sabeen Maternity & Children's Hospital in
#Sanaa
. 🇾🇪🏥
Over 130.000 patients will benefit annually from the improved
#healthinfrastructure
which has been provided through this project funded by
@BMZ_Bund
, implemented through
@KfW_FZ_int
&
@UNOPS
.
What a great line up for the closing panel of
#DFF22
:
@marjetajager
,
@gilleskleitz
, Ignacio Corlazzoli
@AgendaCAF
& Christian Krämer
@KfW_FZ_Int
discussed the way to a Net-Zero World in Harmony with Nature.
We all enjoyed the DFF 2022! Many thanks to all the participants 👏
Launch ➡️ German Financial Cooperation supports the creation and retention of at least 950 long-term jobs for refugees & Turkish citizens in
#T
ürkiye 🇹🇷 through Interest Subsidy and Credit Guarantee Support of approximately EUR 10 million offered to SMEs.
@BMZ_Bund
Together with
@AECID_es
,
@AFD_france
&
@GruppoCDP
,
@KfW_FZ_int
is planning to initiate a
#TeamEurope
Financing Platform.
The purpose of the platform is to further enhance the efficient cooperation between the various actors of 🇪🇺 development cooperation:
Every day is
#WorldEnvironmentDay
🌍: Whether through moor, forest, or the ocean's protection, the KfW is highly committed to protecting our environment & climate on behalf of the
@BMZ_Bund
. Read more about our work here➡️
#SDG13
#ClimateAction
Proyecto CoSMoS: Como parte de la cooperación para el desarrollo 🇲🇽🇩🇪 para la protección de la biodiversidad, KfW (por encargo del
@BMZ_Bund
) apoya a 18 ANPs en la zona conurbada del Valle de México, beneficiando a > 30 millones de personas.
#FMCN
#COP15
#ForNature
More yields through increased water availability & better small-scale irrigation infrastructure in
#Niger
🇳🇪
@KfW_FZ_int
is now financing 2nd phase with € 43 mio. on behalf of
@BMZ_Bund
, which was ceremonially opened by Prime Minister Brigi Rafini:
Together with
@WorldBank
&
@AFD_en
,
@KfW_FZ_int
is financing a
#COVID19
Response Programme to ensure basic municipal services in
#Palestinian
🇵🇸 communities, despite the crisis. The programme also aims to quickly create 9,500 income opportunities.
Tomorrow, the
@KfW_FZ_int
expert event Development Finance Forum 2022 starts.
At
#DFF22
, experts discuss challenges & approaches to the topic: 👉 Two Crises, One Solution -
#climate
and
#biodiversity
More information about our expert forum:
🏆 Congratulations
@AngelikaBudjan
@UniHeidelberg
for 1st place of the
@KfW_FZ_int
and
@VfS_econ
Award for Development Research!
Her doctoral thesis examines e.g. the correlation between infrastructure investments and internal migration and points out unexpected effects.
Historical outcome of
#COP15
: The post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework has been agreed!
❕ 30% degraded ecosystems to be restored by 2030
❕ 30% terrestrial & marine areas conserved & managed by 2030
We at KfW will pick up the task to facilitate implementation.
#ForNature
Commitments in the promotion of developing countries & emerging economies reached record level. Stephan Opitz, Member of the Management Committee of KfW Development Bank, on the record commitment of
@kfw_fz_int
on behalf of
@BMZ_Bund
for Indo-German Cooperation
This week,
@deginvest_int
looks back on 60 years successfully promoting private enterprise in developing countries.
Kudos to our “sister”! Under the roof of
@KfW_int
, now more than ever we are jointly committed to global sustainable development and transformation.
#60YearsDEG
Today is
#WorldOceanDay
🌊🪸
In 2021,
@KfW_FZ_int
on behalf of
@BMZ_Bund
supported the protection & sustainable management of 40 protected areas with about 24 mio. ha of marine land.
Our contribution to make
#marineprotection
even more effective:
Pledges at
#COP15
: 🇩🇪 will add 30 mn EUR to Legacy Landscapes Fund
@LL_Fund
,
@AFD_France
will pay 15 mn EUR, Norway 10 mn. USD. LLF is developing into a major intern. conservation fund – founded by
@KfW_FZ_int
in 2020. LLF also important for reaching 30x30 goal.
#ForNature
More hope for the Amazon 🇧🇷.
President Steinmeier, Minister
@SteffiLemke
@BMUV
, State Secretary
@NielsAnnen
@BMZ_Bund
and Ambassador Heiko Thoms
@AmbBrasilia
visited a forest protection project financed by KfW. EUR 35 mln for Fundo Amazônia are being released.
At the 🇧🇷-🇩🇪 Business Days
@KfW_FZ_int
presented the new Power-to-X platform. There is great interest among Brazilian companies in taking the opportunity of the funding possibilities for the production of
#GreenHydrogen
.
The
#PtX
platform 👉
Conservation is only possible together with the local people: The rights of indigenous peoples must be protected and respected - Interview with
@JoanCarling
(Director
@IPRightsIntl
)
#COP15
#ForNature
👉
REDD+ Early Movers Program offers financial support to governments & local communities if they demonstrably reduce
#deforestation
.
@VisionAmazonia
@BMZ_Bund
Farmer Diego Duque is working to realize his vision of ecotourism with support from the program🌱:
Encouraging research by Pallavi Rajkhowa
@UniBonn
on digitisation in rural India: Yields, employment and gender equality are improved. She received the sponsorship prize for Excellence in Applied Development Research to young researchers awarded by KfW and
@VfS_econ
.
@pallavi_28
The Global Landscapes Forum
@GlobalLF
has started today.
@KfW_FZ_int
is looking forward to tomorrow's session "Incentives for a Green Economy - New Means to Promote Sustainable Production Methods" with great speakers. 🌎🌱
#GLFBonn2020
#Africa
has great potential: a wealth of resources, entrepreneurial spirit, innovative strength & cultural diversity 🌐
On behalf of
@BMZ_Bund
,
@KfW_FZ_int
promotes African technology companies with € 45 mio. for Partech Africa II
@PartechPartners
➡️
Today is the World Day of Social
#Justice
. 🌎⚖
In 2022,
@KfW_FZ_int
on behalf of
@BMZ_Bund
has pledged EUR 2.2 billion to reduce inequalities worldwide and improve living conditions for all.
#SDG10
👉
#COP27
📅 10.NOV
Enhancing economic resilience in the face of multiple crises - The
#transformation
of development finance banks. Info & Livestream 👉
#COP27IDFC
At
#IUCNcongress
, KfW board member Christiane Laibach points out: “The funding gap for
#biodiversity
is USD 700-900 bln annually. KfW currently supports 17 Conservation Trust Funds such as
@LL_Fund
, mobilizing private funds for protected areas twice the size of Germany.”
JEFIC founding members
@AECID_es
,
@AFD_en
,
@GruppoCDP
and
@KfW_FZ_int
are proud to present their first Annual Report 2022. EUR 21 bn combined funding volume & EUR 134 bn joint portfolio – a strong partnership within
#Team
Europe and
#Global
Gateway!
👉
The German ambassador in Brazil announced the deposit of 20 Mio € for the Amazon Fund 🌳 through
@KfW_FZ
! The partnership between Brazil's promotional bank
@BNDES
and
@BMZ_Bund
is a priority within the German🇩🇪-Brazilian🇧🇷 cooperation 🤝
A house for German Development Cooperation in Tirana 🇦🇱! KfW and
@GIZAlbania
inaugurated their joint office in the presence of Finance Minister Ibrahimaj
@AlbGov
and Ambassador Zingraf
@AlEmbGermany
. More on KfW’s commitment to Albania:
At
@KfW_FZ_int
, we recognize the potential of refugees and host communities to drive
#economicgrowth
.
Our work with
@KKCFKenya
competitive business challenge will attract private investments & social enterprises to
#Kakuma
.
✍️ Apply by January 31:
Reducing marine litter in the Caribbean through
#circulareconomy
♻️🪸
On behalf of
@BMZ_Bund
,
@KfW_FZ_int
is providing € 25,7 Mio. for sustainable protection of
#biodiversity
. Around 20,000 people will benefit from the project.
Read more:
Important step for the implementation of the 🇮🇩-🇩🇪 Green Infrastructure Initiative. Coord. Minister Luhut &
@BMZ_Bund
Federal Minister Schulze agree on additional 15 potential projects for climate-friendly futures in liveable cities in 6 Indonesian provinces.
#greeninfrastructure
With TruBudget, KfW has developed an
#opensource
software based on
#blockchain
technology that enables the transparent & secure implementation of public investments in developing and emerging countries.
How
#TruBudget
works: