Explore the range of reports, studies, and policy documents that highlight the topics of Indo-German cooperation. Discover the innovative methods and approaches that form the basis for the sustainable solutions India and Germany are developing.
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Forest Ecology and Ecosystem Services: A Guide to Forest Ecosystem Management

This manual provides information about the vital links between ecology and the benefits that we obtain from forests. The manual outlines basic management principles that we need to consider, whenever we want to manage the ecosystem services that are important to us.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) 2020
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Managing Climate Risks in Wetlands: A Practitioner?s Guide

This practitioner?s guide provides a practical approach to integrating climate change risks and adaptation options into the management of wetlands in India. The guide sets out a simple and flexible process with supporting tools that can accommodate varying inputs of scientific evidence, expert judgement, and community knowledge and experience.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) 2023
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Inclusive Mobility for Indian Cities: Gaps in Implementing Disability-Inclusive Transport Infrastructure

This conference note provides an overview of the workshop, highlighting the discussions and insights gained from various sessions. The workshop brought together sector experts, Disabled People Organisations, policymakers, and international development agencies to delve into topics such as policy frameworks, legal frameworks, universal accessibility codes, and the lived experiences of persons with disabilities.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) 2023
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Indo-German Renewable Energy Partnership: Joint Declaration of Intent

This Joint Declaration of Intent outlines how India and Germany will work together to accelerate the development and deployment of renewable energy solutions like solar and wind as well as advanced energy storage and energy efficiency technologies.

Government of India, Government of Germany 2022
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Indo-German Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development: Joint Declaration of Intent

This Joint Declaration of Intent outlines how India and Germany will work together under the Indo-German Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development.

Government of India, Government of Germany 2022
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Sustainable Development Strategy
German Sustainable Development Strategy

The German Sustainable Development Strategy (GSDS) 2021 Update outlines Germany's commitment to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The strategy emphasizes the Decade of Action (2020–2030) to accelerate efforts in key areas such as climate action, circular economy, housing, transport, food, and agriculture.

Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany 2021
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Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Implementing Solar Irrigation Sustainably

A guidebook for state policy-makers on implementing decentralized solar power plants through PM-KUSUM Components A and C (feeder-level solarization) with maximum social, economic, and environmental benefits. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) is a scheme by the Government of India to help farmers install solar panels for irrigation. The scheme aims to make farming more efficient and eco-friendly.

International Institute for Sustainable Development 2023
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Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Guidebook: Implementing Solar Irrigation Sustainably

A guidebook for state policy-makers on maximizing the social and environmental benefits from solar pump schemes.

International Institute for Sustainable Development 2021
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Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Solar Irrigation Pump (SIP) Sizing Tool: User Manual [Beta Version]

The Beta version of the Solar Irrigation Pump (SIP) sizing tool is aimed at assisting farmers, researchers and technical persons involved in adoption and promotion of solar pumping systems across India. The tool has universal applicability in the sense that it uses nationwide datasets on climate, soils and crops, wherein users can fetch the required data for the location of interest.

International Water Management Institute 2022