A construction worker wearing a hard hat works on a solar panel. © GIZ/Thomas Imo/photothek.net

Sustainable infrastructure: water, energy, transport

The importance of infrastructure is often only recognised when it is lacking. Infrastructure enables an economic upturn and therefore provides an important basis for better living conditions. Water, energy and transport are the source, carrier and motor of development.

Water is a source of vital nutrients and the basis for hygiene. But it is an economic good and production factor, too. Access to this essential resource and to good sanitation is essential for health, peaceful coexistence and productivity. 


        
    

        
    

        
    

        
    

Dynamic development thrives on ecologically sustainable energy resources that can be accessed where they are needed – in private households, agriculture, industry and in the service sector.

An effective transport system is the backbone of every modern economy. It gets people to their place of work, to school and college and brings them to doctors and hospitals. Furthermore, it also opens up rural areas for development and makes cities internationally competitive.

Additional information

* GIZ achieved the results figures with projects from all commissioning parties in the stated period.


  • Water policy

    Good governance is the basis for sustainable water management and for safe water and sanitation.

    Water policy

  • Water and sanitation supply

    GIZ is committed to ensuring that people in all countries can exercise their right to drinking water and sanitation.

    Water and sanitation supply

  • Water resources management

    Sustainable water management adapted to climate change enables economic and social development.

    Water resources management

  • Waste management & circular economy

    Improper waste management and circular economy activities are a problem for health, the environment and the climate. GIZ is therefore supporting the introduction of integrated circular economy and waste management systems.

    Waste management & circular economy

  • Needs-based energy access

    Energy is a driver of development and of a future worth living.

    Needs-based energy access

  • Energy efficiency

    Increasing energy efficiency promotes climate protection and contributes to cost savings and resource conservation.

    Energy efficiency

  • International energy policy

    The GIZ supports international cooperation for a global energy system transformation.

    International energy policy

  • Renewable Energy

    GIZ supports partner countries in their energy system transformation and the system integration of renewable energies.

    Renewable Energy

  • Mobility, transport and infrastructure

    GIZ supports partners worldwide in designing sustainable mobility, transport systems, and infrastructure.

    Mobility, transport and infrastructure

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