: 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.

Water policy

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

Water supply and sanitation

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

Water resources management

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

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.

Mobility, transport and infrastructure

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

Renewable energies

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

Energy efficiency

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

International energy policy

GIZ supports international cooperation for a global energy system transformation.

Needs-based energy access

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