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Dissemination of Climate Technologies for Energy Efficiency
Project Summary
The transfer of low carbon technologies to developing and emerging countries is essential if reductions in global CO2 emissions and adaptation to climate change are to be realised. The private sector in recipient countries needs to obtain technological know-how and information about the market opportunities in the field of mitigation and adaptation to climate change as part of the technology-transfer process. For German firms which are technology providers in the energy efficiency space the dissemination of knowledge about innovative technologies opens new market opportunities, e.g. throughout the creation of new B2B relations. German companies are well known for energy efficient solutions which facilitates export.
The GIZ project "Dissemination of Climate Technologies for Mitigation and Adaptation with the Private Sector" will develop capacity building approaches in the field of innovative energy efficiency and climate technologies. The training and information offers will be designed in close cooperation with firms from Germany and from emerging countries.
Target group of the project are private sector representatives from industries and service enterprises in emerging countries. The project focuses on the following key topics:
The project follows the approach of the German Climate Technology Initiative (DKTI) which aims at enhancing the dissemination of climate and environmental technologies along the innovation chain. The German Climate Technology Initiative supports the strengthening of managers and experts by education and training. It advances the market launch and the sustainable deployment of technologies for mitigating and adapting to climate change.
The activities relevant for you as decision makers from all industrial sector, business associations, government agencies as well as concerned associations from India and other emerging economies are mainly the exposure tour and the developed e-learning modules. 1. Transfer and application of Energy Efficiency Technologies
The aim of those project activities is to provide particular skills, qualifications and knowledge in the fields of energy efficiency in order to foster a widespread application of energy efficiency technologies and thus to better deal with the impacts of climate change.
GIZ Company Profile The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federal enterprise with worldwide operations. It supports the German Government in international cooperation for sustainable development and in international education work. GIZ supports people and societies in shaping their own futures and improving living conditions. Broad-based expertise for sustainable development Working efficiently, effectively and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies worldwide in creating sustainable living conditions and building better futures. The services delivered by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH draw on a wealth of regional and technical competence and tried and tested management expertise. As a federal enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in international education work around the globe. Making development effective We offer demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development. To ensure the participation of all stakeholders, we apply a holistic approach based on the values and principles upheld in German society. This is how we facilitate change and empower people to take ownership of their own sustainable development processes. In doing this, we are always guided by the concept of sustainable development, and take account of political, economic, social and ecological factors. We support our partners at local, regional, national and international level in designing strategies and meeting their policy goals. Developing solutions GIZ operates in many fields, economic development and employment promotion; governance and democracy; security, reconstruction, peacebuilding and civil conflict transformation; food security, health and basic education; and environmental protection, resource conservation and climate change mitigation. We also support our partners with management and logistical services, and act as an intermediary, balancing diverse interests in sensitive contexts. In crises, we carry out refugee and emergency aid programmes. As part of our services, we also second development workers to partner countries. Through programmes for integrated and returning experts, we place managers and specialist personnel in key positions in partner countries. We also promote networking and dialogue among actors in international cooperation. Capacity development for partner-country experts is a major component of our services, and we offer our programme participants diverse opportunities to benefit from the contacts they have made. We also give young people a chance to gain professional experience around the world – exchange programmes for young professionals lay the foundations for successful careers in national and international markets. Who we work for Most of our work is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries – including the Federal Foreign Office, the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, the Federal Ministry of Defence, the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research – as well as German federal states and municipalities, and public and private sector clients in Germany and abroad. These include the governments of other countries, the European Commission, the United Nations and the World Bank. We work closely with the private sector and promote synergies between the development and foreign trade sectors. Our considerable experience with networks in partner countries and in Germany is a key factor for successful international cooperation, not only in the business, research and cultural spheres, but also in civil society. Global reach – the company at a glance GIZ operates in more than 130 countries worldwide. In Germany, we maintain a presence in nearly all the federal states. Our registered offices are in Bonn and Eschborn. GIZ has more than 17,000 staff members across the globe – some 70 % of whom are employed locally as national personnel. In addition, GIZ places or finances around 1,110 development workers, 700 integrated experts, 455 returning experts and 820 weltwärts volunteers. With a business volume of around EUR 1.85 billion, GIZ is well placed to meet the challenges of tomorrow. DFIC Company Profile DFIC is an independent consulting company specialized in the fields of energy, especially energy efficiency and renewable, as well as environment. We offer services for the future-oriented sustainability and competitiveness of public and private institutions and utility companies. Project development, market analyses, partner identification, internationalization strategies, funding and the efficient utilisation of the manifold possibilities given by public grants represent the main focus of our consulting activities as well as consultancy on policies, organizational development, capacity building, efficiency increase and of course public private partnership projects. Strategic approach and success-oriented implementation from concept to contract signature, we provide all the required expertise and services from one source. DFIC’s first-hand knowledge of the relevant German and foreign market segments as well as our experience with international partners worldwide make this possible. Experience Since 1999 DFIC offers services for the future-oriented sustainability and competitiveness of German and international organizations and companies. Consultancy on trade, investment promotion as well as the successful implementation of projects, represent the main focus of our consulting activities. Our success bases on more than 25 years of experience
Our references We work for a wide range of goverments, IGOs und NGOs like UNDP, World Bank, European Commission and East African Business Council for instance. Our clients are also to be found within the international energy industry, like RWE, Enercon, Kingspan, Natgas, GasTerra and Viterra Energy Services, and among the international environmental sector, like Siemens, Aquamundo, Gelsenwasser, Waterworks & Sewerage in Serbia & Montenegro as well as Marafiq in Saudi Arabia. Of course we also work together with renowned names of the traditional consulting business like McKinsey for example. |