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IKI and Brazil

Brazil occupies a unique place in the history of IKI. Since 2008, the country has been a key territory for the implementation of ambitious public policies, innovative solutions, and forms of international cooperation with strong local roots.

Over the years, IKI’s work in Brazil has accompanied, and often driven, important milestones in the national climate agenda: new governance structures, sectoral plans, financing instruments, spaces for participation and coordination between different spheres of government and society.

This timeline presents the main moments of this trajectory, highlighting events, agreements, technical visits, and initiatives that have shaped the way IKI connects with Brazil: not only as a financier, but as a partner in capacity building, promoting climate justice, and valuing Brazilian biodiversity as a global common good.

2008

IKI is born with carbon auction resources

The Brazilian portfolio is born alongside the global IKI, prioritizing emissions mitigation and renewable energy.
On the initiative of the German Ministry for the Environment (BMU), with a fund of €120 million for building a more climate-friendly and biodiverse society. Created with funds from the sale of carbon emission certificates in Germany, one of IKI’s main focuses was the protection of tropical forests and sustainable land use.

In 2008, Brazil joined the network of IKI partner countries, with pioneering projects aimed at climate change mitigation, environmental protection, and energy transition. These initiatives inaugurated the IKI Brazil portfolio, reinforcing the partnership between the Brazilian and German governments around sustainability and the conservation of tropical forests.

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November 2008

First IKI projects in Brazil

Brazil was one of the first countries to receive funding from IKI, given its strategic importance for global climate balance and biodiversity protection. The initial portfolio included projects on emissions mitigation, renewable energies, tropical forest protection, and environmental planning, carried out in partnership with federal and state institutions and civil society organizations. These early experiences served as a laboratory for the development of technical cooperation methodologies that still shape IKI’s activities in the country today.

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2010

Nagoya Agreement inaugurates the decade of the Aichi Targets

In 2010, during COP10 of the CBD, governments adopted the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020 and the Aichi Targets, establishing global parameters for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. IKI responded to this milestone by creating a specific fund for conservation, supporting projects such as TEEB – The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity, aimed at demonstrating the economic value of nature. In Brazil, the REDD Early Movers (REM) program, launched in Acre, was one of the first to recognize and reward pioneering actions to reduce deforestation.

IKI’s participation in Rio+20 (2012) consolidated its international presence, with an emphasis on the forestry and biodiversity agenda.

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July 2011

TEEB — The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity

The TEEB (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity) project was the first to be supported by the IKI biodiversity fund in Brazil. The initiative sought to demonstrate the economic value of nature, supporting governments and decision-makers in incorporating ecosystem services into public policy and economic planning. The focus on the Atlantic Forest biome was pioneering in translating the role of biodiversity into economic and social indicators, strengthening arguments for the protection of natural areas and the adoption of sustainable production practices.

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June 2012

Rio+20 and the strengthening of the global climate agenda

The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, known as Rio+20, held in June 2012, marked the 20th anniversary of the historic ECO-92 and consolidated Brazil as a central player in the international environmental and climate agenda. With more than 45,000 participants—including heads of state, representatives of civil society, the private sector, and multilateral organizations—the conference discussed the pillars of sustainable development, poverty eradication, and the transition to an inclusive green economy.

IKI actively participated in this milestone by organizing side events and panels in partnership with the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment, which presented concrete results from ongoing projects in the country. Among the topics highlighted were biodiversity conservation, sustainable land use, climate finance, and tropical forest management.

During Rio+20, IKI reinforced its identity as a bridge between international policy and local action, showing how cooperation between Germany and Brazil could generate measurable impacts in protecting ecosystems and mitigating carbon emissions. This presence also symbolized the consolidation of a decade of environmental diplomacy between the two countries, anticipating the debates that would culminate a few years later in the Paris Agreement (2015).

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November 2012

REDD Early Movers (REM) — Acre as a global pilot

With support from IKI, the state of Acre has become a global pioneer in payments for results in reducing deforestation through the REDD Early Movers (REM) program.
The innovative model recognizes and rewards conservation and sustainable forest management actions, strengthening the local economy and encouraging zero deforestation public policies.
The success of REM has inspired similar programs in Colombia, Ecuador, and Indonesia, making it one of the most replicated experiences in the IKI portfolio.
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2013 to 2016

From the Warsaw Agreement to the Paris Agreement

Between 2013 and 2016, the global climate agenda entered a new phase of ambition and diplomacy. IKI played a decisive role in this process, supporting governments, scientists, and civil society in building the commitments that would culminate in the Paris Agreement (2015)—the most important climate treaty of the 21st century.

From the Warsaw Agreement to the Paris Agreement

During COP19, held in Warsaw, Poland, in 2013, the framework was established for each country to present its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs)—documents that describe the goals and strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change. IKI became one of the main technical and political support mechanisms for this task, financing projects that helped developing countries measure emissions, prepare greenhouse gas inventories, set targets, and build reduction scenarios.

Among the main initiatives during this period were:

  • SPIPA – Strategic Partnerships for the Implementation of the Paris Agreement
    Created in partnership with the European Union, SPIPA sought to strengthen institutional and governance capacities in key countries for climate diplomacy, including Brazil, China, India, and South Africa. In Brazil, the program was implemented with the support of GIZ, fostering interministerial dialogue, technical exchange, and studies on carbon pricing policies, energy transition, and scientific cooperation on climate. Brazilian experiences informed international debates and helped structure transparency and emissions measurement policies that are now part of the National Climate Change Information System (SINAMC).
  • From NDCs to Pathways and Policies
    The project directly supported the transition from INDCs to NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions) after the adoption of the Paris Agreement. In the case of Brazil, it promoted technical workshops and studies aimed at integrating climate goals with sectoral policies—especially in the areas of energy, agriculture, and land use. The project stimulated dialogue between ministries and subnational governments and helped align Brazilian mitigation strategies with the principles of the Paris Agreement, reinforcing coherence between national planning, public policies, and international commitments.

The signing of the Paris Agreement in December 2015 represented a turning point for international cooperation. IKI began to focus its efforts on supporting the implementation of NDCs, climate finance, and global transparency, prioritizing countries of high climate relevance—including Brazil.

In Brazil, this period marked a significant expansion of the IKI portfolio: projects focused on energy efficiency, forest monitoring, low-carbon urban planning, and green financial instruments emerged. Collaboration between Germany and Brazil intensified, promoting an integrated vision of climate policy, biodiversity, and sustainable development.
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May 2017

1st Global Call for Proposals by IKI and Creation of the IKI Brazil Interface

The year 2017 represented a turning point in the trajectory of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and, in particular, in the consolidation of its presence in Brazil. After almost a decade of global activity, the IKI underwent a process of strategic reorientation, seeking to align itself with the principles of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN’s 2030 Agenda.

1st Global Call for Proposals by IKI and Creation of the IKI Brazil Interface

IKI’s 1st Global Thematic Call: 

In May 2017, IKI launched its First Global Thematic Call, inviting public, private, and civil society institutions to submit innovative climate action proposals.
The process received 267 proposals from different countries and resulted in the selection of 10 pioneering projects focusing on topics such as:

  • Climate governance and international transparency;
  • Integrated mitigation and adaptation;
  • Nature-based solutions (NbS);
  • Climate finance and green investment;
  • Biodiversity protection in vulnerable territories;
  • Capacity building for NDC implementation.

The call was a watershed moment. It expanded the scope of IKI, prioritizing projects with systemic approaches and measurable impact that connected governments, science, the private sector, and local communities. In Brazil, several partners were involved in proposals focused on energy transition, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity conservation, laying the foundations for what would become a new generation of international cooperation projects.

Creation of IKI Interface Brazil

It was in that same year that Interface IKI Brazil was created, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment (MMA).
The creation of Interface met a clear need: to coordinate existing IKI projects in the country, create synergies between different levels of action (bilateral, regional, and global), and strengthen IKI’s institutional visibility in Brazil.

The Interface took on the role of a platform for connection and knowledge, promoting exchange between public managers, researchers, civil society, and the private sector. Its mission was—and continues to be—to transform the project portfolio into a living network, where collective learning and integrated communication are seen as strategic pillars.

Since its creation, Interface IKI Brazil has become the focal point for German-Brazilian climate cooperation, responsible for systematizing information, promoting multisectoral dialogue, supporting knowledge management, and strengthening IKI’s presence in national and international forums.
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November 2017

1st IKI Brazil Meeting — The Network Takes Shape

In November 2017, Brasília hosted the first IKI Brazil Meeting, which brought together for the first time all the projects supported by the Initiative in the country, as well as representatives from Brazilian ministries, the German Embassy, ZUG (Zukunft Umwelt Gesellschaft), and implementing organizations. The event was a milestone. More than a technical meeting, it symbolized the birth of an IKI community in Brazil—a space for listening, exchange, and coordination that has since been repeated annually. During the meeting, field experiences, research results, and implementation methodologies were presented that demonstrated how local actions can generate global impacts. Discussions on governance, transparency, biodiversity, and climate justice paved the way for new collaborations and inspired the model of networking and inter-project dialogue that characterizes IKI Brazil’s work to this day.

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2018

KlimaInfo Brazil and 2nd IKI Meeting – Communication with Impact

The year 2018 marked a new cycle of institutional strengthening for the International Climate Initiative (IKI) in Brazil. The network began to structure its own communication, knowledge management, and engagement tools, laying the foundations for a more visible, participatory, and integrated presence. One example is its first official newsletter in the country: KlimaInfo Brasil, a publication developed to strengthen communication between projects, partners, and ministries, while also making the results of cooperation more accessible to the international public. Initially produced in German, the newsletter featured short reports, testimonials, and highlights of IKI projects throughout Brazil, covering topics such as biodiversity, clean energy, forest conservation, and climate adaptation. More than just a newsletter, KlimaInfo was the embryo of a unified communication strategy that translated the technical language of cooperation into an attractive and human format.

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September 2018

Communication as a Tool for Cooperation

In the second half of 2018, Interface IKI Brazil organized the 2nd IKI Brazil Meeting in Brasilia, with the theme “Climate and Biodiversity: Communication with Impact.” The event marked the beginning of a new stage in IKI’s trajectory in Brazil: communication as an instrument of technical cooperation. From then on, Interface IKI Brazil began to invest in more accessible and visual languages, connecting technical results to messages of awareness and engagement. One of the highlights was the debate on how to make the impact of international cooperation visible, showing that climate action is not limited to reports and numbers—but translates into stories, faces, territories, and real transformations.

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2019 - 2021

Strengthening the IKI Brazil Network and Institutional Transition in Germany

Between 2019 and 2021, IKI consolidated its cooperation network in Brazil and underwent important structural changes in Germany. It was a period of thematic expansion, strategic reflection, and resilience, marked by the IKI network’s ability to adapt to a challenging global context—politically, environmentally, and in terms of health.

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October 2019

3rd IKI Brazil Meeting — Local and State Action for Climate and Biodiversity

The 3rd IKI Brazil Meeting, held in October 2019, highlighted the essential role of state and municipal governments in implementing climate and biodiversity policies. Under the theme “Local and State Action for Climate and Biodiversity,” the meeting sought to translate the international agenda into concrete subnational governance practices, connecting public managers, technicians, and experts. Representatives from states such as Acre, São Paulo, Mato Grosso, and Pernambuco shared innovative experiences in forest monitoring, waste management, urban adaptation, and green financing.
The event also marked the beginning of more intense action by Interface IKI Brazil in coordinating between levels of government, opening space for federal dialogue on integrated climate policies.

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2020

The Network Reinvented During the Pandemic

With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, international cooperation faced an unprecedented challenge. The IKI Brazil network, however, reacted quickly and collaboratively: it transformed face-to-face meetings into digital spaces for dialogue, promoted thematic webinars, and created new forms of remote exchange between projects, ministries, and implementing organizations. The experience showed that the IKI network is more than an administrative structure—it is a living ecosystem of learning and trust.

Even at a distance, projects maintained active collaboration, and Interface IKI Brazil developed new mechanisms for shared knowledge management, strengthening the integration and visibility of initiatives in Brazil.

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June 2021

4th IKI Brazil Meeting – Climate Finance and Biodiversity

In 2021, the network met again, this time virtually, for the 4th IKI Brazil Meeting, with the theme “Climate and Biodiversity Financing.” The event was a milestone in the resumption of cooperation and was attended by representatives of the Brazilian government, financial institutions, implementing agencies, and projects from Latin America and the Caribbean. Strategies to mobilize public and private investments aimed at the green transition were discussed, as well as innovative financial instruments such as green bonds, adaptation funds, and carbon pricing mechanisms. The meeting highlighted the technical maturity of the network and the recognition of IKI as a catalyst for sustainable economic policies and instruments.

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2021

Institutional Restructuring, Communication, and Regional Engagement

During this same period, the German political landscape also underwent a significant transformation. With the formation of a new government in 2021, climate protection became a central focus of Germany’s foreign and development policy. At the same time, KlimaInfo Brasil evolved into IKI News Brazil, a bilingual newsletter (Portuguese and English) published quarterly, which began to provide a more integrated overview of the network’s activities.

Institutional Restructuring, Communication, and Regional Engagement

During this same period, the German political landscape also underwent a significant transformation. With the formation of a new government in 2021, climate protection became a central focus of Germany’s foreign and development policy.
IKI is now implemented jointly by three ministries:

  • BMWK – Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action;
  • BMUV – Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection;
  • AA – Federal Foreign Office.

This new configuration expanded IKI’s political and diplomatic reach, reinforcing its interministerial vocation and its role as a strategic instrument of German climate policy. For Brazil, this change meant the consolidation of an even broader partnership, capable of integrating economic, environmental, and social dimensions of the ecological transition.

At the same time, KlimaInfo Brasil evolved and became IKI News Brazil, a bilingual newsletter (Portuguese and English) published quarterly, which began to portray the network’s actions in a more integrated manner. The new format reinforced the visibility of project results and strengthened the public perception of IKI as a brand of trust, cooperation, and innovation.

The consolidation of communication and regional engagement was also a decisive step towards the creation, in the following years, of the IKI LAC (Latin America and Caribbean) network—a network that would play an increasingly important role in the preparations for COP30 in Brazil.

This period symbolized the maturation of the IKI Brazil network and the reaffirmation of its relevance within IKI’s global portfolio. Even amid global crises and logistical constraints, the network grew in cohesion, visibility, and purpose. The institutional transition in Germany and digital consolidation in Brazil laid the foundations for a new phase: one that is more connected, collaborative, and strategically aligned with the global transformations shaping contemporary climate action.

From 2022 onwards, IKI Brazil was no longer just a set of projects — it was a community of practice that learns, communicates, and transforms collectively.
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2022

Winds of change and new design

The year 2022 marked a symbolic and strategic turning point for the International Climate Initiative (IKI). Following a period of institutional restructuring and the gradual resumption of in-person activities, IKI entered a new phase of identity renewal, technological modernization, and reconnection with partners.
This movement reflected both political changes in Germany and the consolidation of more integrated and digital climate governance on a global scale.

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October 2022

5th IKI Brazil Meeting – Link between Digital and Green Transformation

In October 2022, after two years of pandemic restrictions, the IKI Brazil network reunited in person, in a hybrid format, for the 5th IKI Brazil Meeting, held in Brasilia. The theme of the event — “The Link Between Digital and Green Transformation” — reflected the need to integrate technological innovation, climate action, and socio-environmental justice.

5th IKI Brazil Meeting – Link between Digital and Green Transformation

In October 2022, after two years of pandemic restrictions, the IKI Brazil network reunited in person, in a hybrid format, for the 5th IKI Brazil Meeting, held in Brasilia. The theme of the event — “The Link Between Digital and Green Transformation” — reflected the need to integrate technological innovation, climate action, and socio-environmental justice.

The meeting was attended by representatives from the Brazilian and German governments, partner ministries, implementing organizations (GIZ, WWF, ICLEI, UNDP, among others), and projects from Latin America.
During the event, topics such as the following were discussed:

  • Digital transformation and climate governance — how technology can accelerate monitoring, transparency, and implementation of climate policies;
  • Digital tools for biodiversity — use of open data, geospatial systems, and artificial intelligence to map ecosystems and support decisions;
  • Climate justice and digital inclusion — reflection on how technology can (or cannot) reduce social and territorial inequalities;
  • Integrated solutions between digitization and sustainability — showcasing concrete cases of IKI-supported projects that apply technology to environmental and urban challenges.

One of the highlights was the panel discussion “From data to decision,” which brought together IKI projects to demonstrate how the use of digital data, sensors, and collaborative platforms can transform environmental governance in Brazil. In addition, panels on technological training, green digital financing, and open climate data reinforced the view that digital transformation must be conducted in an ethical, inclusive, and results-oriented manner.

The 5th IKI Brazil Meeting was a milestone because it translated, on a national scale, the concept that was beginning to guide international cooperation: the idea that digitization can be an engine for a just ecological transition.
In the panels, there was consensus that access to technology should serve transparency, public management, and the democratization of information—and not deepen inequalities.

This convergence between innovation, sustainability, and inclusion has become a new focus for the network, inspiring projects such as IKI Climate Footprint, IKI Transformative Urban Coalitions, and IKI FELICITY, which integrate data, urban planning, and climate justice.
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November 2022

Secretary of State Jennifer Morgan’s visit (AA)

In the same year, bilateral cooperation between Brazil and Germany gained new momentum with the visit of State Secretary Jennifer Morgan, from the German Federal Foreign Office (AA), to Brazil. During the mission, Morgan visited the IKI ProAdapta project in Santos (SP) — an initiative aimed at climate adaptation in coastal urban areas, with a focus on vulnerable communities. The visit included a meeting with local leaders in Monte Serrat and representatives of the neighborhood improvement association, symbolizing the connection between climate diplomacy and real community impact.

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January 2023

Minister Steffi Lemke’s visit to Brazil

In January 2023, Germany’s Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection (BMUV), Steffi Lemke, visited Brazil on the occasion of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s swearing-in ceremony. The trip symbolized the re-establishment of closer ties between the two countries and the relaunch of their strategic partnership on climate and biodiversity. During her stay, Lemke visited the IKI TerraMar project, developed in the Environmental Protection Areas (APAs) of Guadalupe and Costa dos Corais, in Pernambuco—one of the most biodiverse coastal regions in the South Atlantic. The minister met with representatives from ICMBio, GIZ, local fishermen’s organizations, as well as community and academic leaders.

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August 2023

IKI Knowledge Journey – Networked Learning

IKI Knowledge Journey – Networked Learning

Between August and September 2023, Interface IKI Brazil launched the IKI Knowledge Journey, a collaborative learning initiative between projects in the network. Inspired by communities of practice methodologies, the journey brought together representatives from IKI projects in different areas—mitigation, adaptation, biodiversity, cities, and climate finance—over four virtual meetings to promote the exchange of experiences, collective reflection, and joint knowledge building. Each meeting addressed a theme central to the network’s political and technical moment:

  • Climate Governance and Participation — discussed advances and challenges in the integration of national and subnational policies;
  • Climate Justice and Gender — brought experiences from projects focusing on equality and inclusion;
  • Financial Instruments for the Green Transition — explored new ways of mobilizing resources;
  • Future Scenarios and COP30 — debated the role of IKI and Brazil in the global scenario until 2030.

More than just a series of events, the Knowledge Journey symbolized a new model of horizontal networking, in which each project is also a producer and transmitter of knowledge. The lessons learned were systematized in reports and short videos, disseminated on IKI Brazil’s channels, and incorporated into the network’s communication and knowledge management strategies.
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September 2023

6th IKI Brazil Meeting — Sustainable Climate Network

In September 2023, Brasília hosted the 6th IKI Brazil Meeting, consolidating the return of in-person annual meetings and expanding the participation of actors from different sectors.
With the theme “Sustainable Climate Network,” the event celebrated inter-project collaboration and reinforced the concept that IKI’s strength lies in connections.

6th IKI Brazil Meeting — Sustainable Climate Network

In September 2023, Brasília hosted the 6th IKI Brazil Meeting, consolidating the return of in-person annual meetings and expanding the participation of actors from different sectors.
With the theme “Sustainable Climate Network,” the event celebrated inter-project collaboration and reinforced the concept that IKI’s strength lies in connections. The meeting was structured around three areas of dialogue:

  • Coordination and Learning — sharing best practices, results, and implementation challenges;
  • Innovation and Communication — joint strategies for visibility and public engagement;
  • Cooperation and Climate Justice — building a common agenda for social and environmental impact.

The event featured panels on climate finance, low-carbon economy, just transition, local governance, and regional partnerships, as well as collaborative sessions inspired by participatory methodologies and roundtable discussions. The IKI Knowledge Journey was officially presented during the meeting as a structuring tool for the network, reinforcing the vision that shared knowledge is an instrument of transformation. The event was attended by representatives from the German Embassy, ZUG, Brazilian ministries (MMA, MRE, MF, and MCTI), IKI projects from across the country, and international partner organizations. The atmosphere was one of reunion and collective reconstruction: after years of virtual meetings, the IKI Brazil network was able to meet again, celebrate, and plan for the future.
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March 2024

5th International IKI Call — New Global Opportunities

In March 2024, the IKI launched its 5th International Call for Proposals under the IKI Small Grants program, reinforcing its commitment to diversifying actors and formats in climate finance. The call, open to organizations worldwide, prioritized proposals focused on climate mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and the development of sustainable financial instruments.

Unlike previous editions, this call incorporated new criteria on social innovation and territoriality, encouraging community-based solutions and scalable models for local action. With funding ranging from 60,000 to 200,000 euros, the selected projects formed a portfolio of low-cost, high-impact initiatives aimed at climate justice, inclusion, and gender equity.

5th International IKI Call — New Global Opportunities

Country Call Brazil — A Milestone in Bilateral Cooperation

In parallel with the international call, the IKI also launched, in March 2024, the Country Call Brazil — an exclusive bilateral call for Brazil, with a budget of approximately 65 million euros (around BRL 350 million).
This initiative stemmed from the renewed strategic partnership between the German and Brazilian governments, signaling a mature and ambitious cooperation framework geared toward systemic transformation.

The Country Call Brazil defined three priority investment areas, aligned with national and global climate goals:

  • Decarbonization of emission-intensive industries, particularly the steel and cement sectors;
  • Combating deforestation and degradation in biomes such as the Cerrado, Caatinga, Pantanal, Atlantic Forest, and Pampa;
  • Urban climate adaptation, with a focus on resilience, green infrastructure, and risk management.

During the submission period, from March to May, the call received more than 50 project ideas, three of which were selected for the detailed formulation phase.
The Country Call represented a shift in the climate finance model: less fragmented and more strategic, emphasizing measurable impacts and long-term partnerships.

The launch was accompanied by a joint event between the governments of Germany and Brazil, with the participation of representatives from BMWK, BMUV, AA, MMA, MRE, and ABC, reaffirming the diplomatic character of the initiative.
The call also reflected IKI’s institutional maturity in the country: Brazil was no longer just a beneficiary but assumed the role of co-implementer and regional coordinator of the global climate agenda.
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September 2024

Launch of PoMuC II — A New Phase for the IKI Brazil Interface

The Brazil–Germany Cooperation celebrated the official launch of the Climate Change Policies Program II (PoMuC II) — the second phase of the IKI Brazil interface project. The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of the Environment (MMA), the German Embassy, GIZ, ZUG, and various projects from the IKI network, marking the beginning of a stage defined by shared management, thematic integration, and a focus on measurable results.

PoMuC II was designed to strengthen governance and enhance the impact of climate cooperation in Brazil. This new phase has consolidated PoMuC II as the backbone of IKI Brazil, responsible for translating international cooperation into public policies, intersectoral coordination, and practical solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation. The program also assumed a strategic role in preparing the IKI network for COP30, supporting the systematization of results, the development of a joint narrative, and the positioning of IKI Brazil on the international stage.

More than a new contract, PoMuC II represents a cultural shift: the consolidation of a network that learns and evolves collectively, guided by climate justice and a commitment to a sustainable future for Brazil.

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September 2024

7th IKI Brazil Meeting — Road to COP30: Strategic Partnerships for Climate Justice

7th IKI Brazil Meeting — Road to COP30: Strategic Partnerships for Climate Justice

On 28–29 September 2024, Brasília hosted the 7th IKI Brazil Meeting, under the theme “Road to COP30: Strategic Partnerships for Climate Justice.”
The event brought together around 200 participants, including IKI projects, Brazilian ministries, implementing organizations, universities, and representatives of German cooperation. It became the largest IKI gathering ever held in Brazil up to that point.

The program featured panels, workshops, and structured dialogues organized around four central pillars:

  • Participation and Climate Justice — highlighting the role of women, youth, Indigenous peoples, and traditional communities in climate governance;
  • Climate Communication and Public Engagement — strategies to broaden the reach of environmental issues and combat disinformation;
  • Green Finance and Innovation — new mechanisms to boost public and private investments;
  • Preparation for COP30 — aligning messages, results, and contributions from the IKI Brazil portfolio with the global agenda.

Another highlight of the meeting was the launch of the “Road to Belém” campaign, created to mobilize the IKI network and national partners in the lead-up to COP30, reinforcing Brazil’s role as host and leader of a just ecological transition.
Coordinated by the IKI Brazil Interface and supported by GIZ, the campaign brought forward inspiring narratives about local actions generating global impact—connecting stories, people, and territories.
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October 2024

IKI Latin America and Caribbean Interface Meeting (IKI LAC) — Regional Cooperation in Motion

The city of Bogotá (Colombia) hosted the IKI Latin America and Caribbean Interface Meeting (IKI LAC), bringing together representatives from the interface teams of Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru, as well as members of ZUG (Zentrum für Internationale Klimaschutz-Initiativen), CDAP, and German ministries.

The main goal of the meeting was to strengthen cooperation among partner countries in the region, promoting the exchange of experiences and thematic synergies. Topics discussed included regional climate finance, integration of public policies, climate education and communication, as well as joint visibility and engagement strategies for COP30.

Brazil presented its progress with the IKI Interface and shared practices in knowledge management, institutional coordination, and strategic communication, which have become a reference for other countries. The event reinforced IKI LAC as a continental network for learning and cooperation, demonstrating that IKI’s strength lies both in its global scope and its capacity for regional adaptation.

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June 2025

Bonn Climate Meetings — Brazil in Dialogue with the World

In June 2025, representatives of the IKI Brazil network took part in the Bonn Climate Meetings in Germany — one of the main preparatory spaces for COP30. The event brought together around 140 participants, including governments, multilateral institutions, implementing agencies, and experts, to discuss progress in climate finance, global transparency, and the integration of climate and biodiversity agendas.

During the meeting, Brazil was presented as an exemplary case of territorial implementation of climate policies, with emphasis on the integration of mitigation and adaptation, the strengthening of local governance mechanisms, and the incorporation of climate justice as a guiding principle for action. Representatives from GIZ, ZUG, MMA, MRE, and the German Embassy in Brasília participated in panels showcasing how technical cooperation has generated concrete results — from the development of green financial instruments to supporting the revision of Brazil’s NDC and expanding subnational climate policies. The event also reinforced the role of IKI as a bridge between global policy and local practice, presenting the PoMuC II management model as a reference in integration, innovation, and transparency for the international network.

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July 2025

8th IKI Brazil Meeting — Sustainable Finance for Climate and Biodiversity

In July 2025, Brasília hosted the 8th IKI Brazil Meeting, which brought together projects, ministries, and partners under the theme “Sustainable Finance for Climate and Biodiversity.” The event was designed as a space for reflection and coordination around one of the greatest challenges of the decade: mobilizing the private sector and financial instruments in support of climate action and environmental protection.

8th IKI Brazil Meeting — Sustainable Finance for Climate and Biodiversity

In July 2025, Brasília hosted the 8th IKI Brazil Meeting, which brought together projects, ministries, and partners under the theme “Sustainable Finance for Climate and Biodiversity.” The event was designed as a space for reflection and coordination around one of the greatest challenges of the decade: mobilizing the private sector and financial instruments in support of climate action and environmental protection.

With more than 200 participants, the meeting welcomed representatives from the Brazilian ministries MMA, MF, MCTI, and MRE, as well as from the BMWK, BMUV, and AA, in addition to public and private financial institutions, civil society organizations, and IKI implementers. Topics discussed included:

  • Green investment and blended finance mechanisms;
  • Sustainable bonds and carbon pricing;
  • Financing for adaptation and resilience;
  • Biodiversity economics and sustainable value chains.

One highlight was the panel “Investing in Climate Justice,” which explored how to direct financial flows toward initiatives that combine mitigation, social inclusion, and income generation—expanding access for traditional peoples and communities, young entrepreneurs, and local managers to green financing mechanisms. During the event, results from PoMuC II and ongoing IKI projects were presented, demonstrating how the technical and financial support of German-Brazilian cooperation has driven sectoral transformations—from sustainable urban planning to a just energy transition.

The meeting also served as a preparatory space for IKI activities at COP30, aligning key messages and results to be showcased at the conference.
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November 2025

COP30 Belém

In November 2025, Brazil hosts for the first time a Conference of the Parties (COP) on climate in the Amazon. COP30, held in Belém do Pará, marked not only a milestone for Brazilian climate diplomacy, but also for the visibility of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and the entire network of projects supported by Germany in the country. The choice of Belém — a city located in the heart of the Amazon — symbolizes the reconnection between the global climate debate and the realities of the territories that hold the greatest biodiversity on the planet.