EXPORTINITIATIVE UMWELTSCHUTZInsights from the sector
EXI fosters knowledge transfer for improved waste management in Ukraine
On behalf of the BMUV Export Initiative for Environmental Protection (EXI), GIZ is supporting Ukraine in establishing a sustainable waste management system, initially focussing on the introduction of separate collection systems in the Poltava region.
Malaysian delegation explores circular economy in Europe
Collaborative Action for Single Use Plastic Prevention in South-East Asia (CAPSEA) 2.0 GIZ Joint Delegation Visit to the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2024 and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Study Tour to Fost Plus, Brussels and N+P, Rotterdam15th – 19th April 2024
Circular Adventures: Redefining Tourism for a Greener Future
How do sustainable tourism and circular economy go together? 🌱In a GIZ webinar as part of the EXI knowledge transfer, the Munich-based consultancy AGEG Tourism for Sustainability provides an overview of how the principles of the circular economy represent an opportunity for the tourism sector and thus for global environmental protection.
EXI knowledge transfer for better waste management in the MENA region
One key activity of GIZ, as partner of the BMUV Export Initiative Environmental Protection (EXI), is fostering knowledge transfer and contributing to environmental protection worldwide. With other GIZ projects from Tunisia and Egypt, the GIZ project module in Jordan co-organized and conducted the workshop "Scaling Up Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) implementation in the MENA Region".
Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The second SDG report highlights the contributions made by GIZ since the inception of the first global project under the “Export Initiative Environmental Protection” (EXI) in 2019, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection. GIZ remains committed to assisting partner countries in implementing environmental protection measures and adopting green technologies.
Launch of Innovative Awareness Raising Materials for Organic Waste Management in Port Blair, India
The Port Blair Municipal Council (PBMC), in collaboration with the GIZ global project “Environmental Protection Worldwide” as part of the “Exportinitiative Environmental Protection” on behalf of BMUV, proudly unveils a set of customised awareness and behaviour change communication materials dedicated to fostering responsible management of organic waste.
Video: Environmental protection worldwide
As an EXI implementation partner, GIZ presents its activities as part of the BMUV Environmental Protection Export Initiative in a short video.
Second Meeting of the Consultative Group of Experts (CGE) - Developing a BREF for India’s textiles sector
A virtual meeting of the Consultative Group of Experts (CGE) was organized on 29 November 2023 by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) together with GIZ for developing the BREF/COINDS Document for the Indian textile sector. The meeting was conducted under the project module “Best Available Techniques (BAT) for Selected Industry Sectors”, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) under the Export Initiat
BMA and GIZ Sign MoU for the EXI Project, Collaborating to Sustainably Curtail Single-Use Plastic Consumption (CAP SEA)
10 November 2023, Bangkok – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and GIZ Thailand have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which they will collaborate in implementing upstream measures to cut down single-use plastic consumption in Bangkok city within the framework of the Collaborative Action for Single-Use Plastic Prevention in Southeast Asia (CAP SEA) project module.
Construction and Demolition Waste in Peru - an Interview
Construction and Demolition Waste in Peru, an Interview with Daniel Rondinel 1. How does the increasing urbanization affect the construction sector and waste management in Peruvian cities?