Cities fit for climate change

The project supported cities in tackling the challenges presented by climate change. It advised city governments on how to adapt their development plans (land-use plans and binding development plans), urban development strategies, and urban design ideas etc. and put them into practice in a way that creates cities fit for climate change. Cities needed to take into account new risk like increased flood hazards, for example by creating runoff and retention systems. The project analysed and processes existing concepts for resilient and low-emission urban development. Selected cities in India, Chile and South Africa were supported in developing their climate-sensitive strategies and their own financing options. Furthermore, they were able to communicate their experiences at international events and debates. The project supported the Habitat III process aimed at creating a new urban agenda, among other initiatives.

Project data

Countries: Chile, India, South Africa
IKI funding: 4,234,642.52 €
Duration: 11/2015 till 06/2019
Status: completed
Implementing organisation: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Political Partner: Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs - South Africa

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) - India

Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MINVU) - Chile
Implementing Partner: Department of Cooperative Governance - South Africa

Internationale Städteplattform für nachhaltige Entwicklung - Connective Cities - Deutschland

Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MINVU) - Chile

Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) - India

National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)

South African Local Government Association (SALGA) - South Africa

The Chilean Network of Municipalities for Climate Action (REDMUNICC) - Chile

Town and Country Planning Organisation (TCPO)
Online: https://www.giz.de/de/weltweit/43392.html