GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN

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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. 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.

Waste management is not only a public sector responsibility, it is also a business opportunity Across ASEAN, cities are ...
24/08/2026

Waste management is not only a public sector responsibility, it is also a business opportunity

Across ASEAN, cities are generating increasing volumes of municipal solid waste, while tourism destinations face seasonal spikes from domestic and international visitors. Without stronger systems, this can put pressure on local infrastructure, public health, ecosystems, and the long-term attractiveness of destinations.

This is where the private sector can play a critical role.

🟢 From large companies to SMEs, start-ups, recyclers, waste operators, and community-based enterprises, private actors can help in:
🟢 Improve waste collection and transport
🟢 Invest in sorting, recycling, and recovery facilities
🟢 Introduce digital tools and data systems
🟢 Support public-private partnerships
🟢 Advance circular economy business models
🟢 Strengthen waste management in tourism hotspots

The knowledge product on Enhancing Private Sector Involvement in Waste Management in Municipalities and Tourism Sector explores how governments, businesses, and communities can work together to build more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable waste systems.
Access it through this link: https://bit.ly/GIZ_PrivateSectorInvolvement

Through ASEAN-Germany cooperation, GIZ implemented the ASEAN Municipal Solid Waste Management Enhancement (AMUSE) and Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs (3RproMar) initiatives to support ASEAN Member States in protecting the oceans and improving the urban environment through waste management and the circular economy.

Waste is not just something to manage; it is a system to redesign.

Check out the full document!

As ASEAN's cities grow, temperatures rise, and demand for cooling continues to increase, making cooling more sustainable...
24/08/2026

As ASEAN's cities grow, temperatures rise, and demand for cooling continues to increase, making cooling more sustainable has never been more important. Energy-efficient and climate-friendly cooling can reduce emissions, strengthen energy security, and support the region's long-term development.

These were the key discussions at the ASEAN Cooling Regional Project Kick-off and Thematic Workshop in Jakarta (7–8 July 2026), where policymakers, industry, technical experts, and development partners from ASEAN and Europe came together to explore practical solutions and strengthen regional collaboration.

Implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the ASEAN Cooling project works with the ASEAN Secretariat, the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), and ASEAN Member States to help turn these ideas into action.

👉 Swipe through to discover why sustainable cooling matters for ASEAN and how collaboration is driving the transition.

21/08/2026

For Nur Atiq Maisarah Binti Suhaimi of Bernama-Malaysian National News Agency, one of the most valuable parts of the ASEAN Media Forum is the opportunity to meet fellow journalists from across the region, exchange experiences, and gain new perspectives on the stories shaping Southeast Asia.

Through these conversations, the Forum offers journalists a chance to look beyond their own national contexts and better understand the different realities and perspectives across ASEAN.

Supported by the German Federal Foreign Office through GIZ, the ASEAN Media Forum has brought together media professionals from across the region for a decade, building connections and encouraging dialogue between the people telling ASEAN’s stories.

As ASEAN and Germany celebrate 10 years of partnership, Nur Atiq’s experience is one example of how that cooperation continues to create spaces for people to connect, learn from one another, and strengthen the stories that bring the region closer together. 🌏

50 years behind us. A future still being built. 🔭As Indonesia moves toward its Golden Indonesia 2045 vision, and ASEAN t...
18/08/2026

50 years behind us. A future still being built. 🔭

As Indonesia moves toward its Golden Indonesia 2045 vision, and ASEAN toward its Community Vision 2045, our commitment stays the same: build partnerships that last, and results that reach people.

The next chapter includes deeper collaboration with the private sector, because the challenges ahead need more than governments and communities alone.

The numbers tell the story.USD 300 million for the energy transition. 1 million+ hectares of protected forest. 337,000 h...
18/08/2026

The numbers tell the story.

USD 300 million for the energy transition. 1 million+ hectares of protected forest. 337,000 hectares of new marine protected areas. 15,000+ people strengthened through climate risk finance.

Together, these milestones show how partnership turns shared priorities into action.

Meet Unyil, a handline fisher whose daily catch used to depend on unreliable fuel and melting ice.Since the Solar Ice Ma...
18/08/2026

Meet Unyil, a handline fisher whose daily catch used to depend on unreliable fuel and melting ice.

Since the Solar Ice Maker initiative reached his village, that's changed. Solar-powered ice now keeps fish fresh for longer — meaning more time at sea, and a better catch.

"With longer-lasting ice, our fish stay fresh for longer, allowing us to spend more time at sea and increase our catch."

One of four villages now supported by this initiative — with Kawa village alone producing 176+ tonnes of ice in its first year.

Behind every number in our Annual Report, there's a story like this.

This year, ASEAN had its first-ever Pavilion at COP30. 🌏A small detail with a big meaning: the region's voice in global ...
17/08/2026

This year, ASEAN had its first-ever Pavilion at COP30. 🌏

A small detail with a big meaning: the region's voice in global climate conversations is growing stronger, and so is cooperation between ASEAN and Germany.

- 38,094 people trained since 2019
- 772 regional initiatives across Southeast Asia
- Advancing shared priorities in climate, trade, and security

Ten years of partnership, and counting.

60% of Indonesians live in cities, and that number keeps growing. Building liveable cities isn't optional anymore. 🏙️Thi...
17/08/2026

60% of Indonesians live in cities, and that number keeps growing. Building liveable cities isn't optional anymore. 🏙️

This year, GIZ helped prepare:
- A €300M pipeline of 18 bankable green infrastructure projects across 6 provinces
- Sustainable transport solutions — from BRT routes to e-buses
- Community waste sorting that's cut 753 tonnes of CO₂eq/year — with women making up 70% of participants

Cities that don't just grow, but cities that work for the people who live in them.

Indonesia is home to some of the world's richest biodiversity — and protecting it means protecting livelihoods too. 🌱🐋Th...
17/08/2026

Indonesia is home to some of the world's richest biodiversity — and protecting it means protecting livelihoods too. 🌱🐋

This year:
- 1M+ hectares of forest protected, holding 500+ MtCO₂eq in carbon stocks
- 30,000+ farmers strengthened in sustainable production methods
- 337,000+ hectares of new marine protected areas established (hello, Coral Triangle!)

Nature and people, moving forward together.

Clean energy isn't just a plan on paper anymore. It's taking shape on the ground.This year, GIZ helped turn Indonesia's ...
17/08/2026

Clean energy isn't just a plan on paper anymore. It's taking shape on the ground.

This year, GIZ helped turn Indonesia's energy transition into action:
- USD 300M secured to support coal phase-down
- 5 agreements signed in East Kalimantan embedding just transition provisions for coal workers
- USD 700K mobilised to expand solar-powered ice making for fishing communities in Maluku

A cleaner energy system only works if it works for people too.

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