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IKI Values and Responsibility:
Turning Principles into Action
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Dear IKI partners and friends,
Transparency and fairness lie at the core of the International Climate Initiative (IKI). Turning these values into practice requires robust instruments to guide every project.
The IKI Safeguards System — together with the IKI Independent Complaint Mechanism — helps ensure that international environmental and social standards are upheld and that harm to people and nature is prevented or minimised.
Gender justice is also central to IKI’s commitment. International Women’s Day in March provides a timely opportunity to highlight this focus: The funding programme actively promotes gender-transformative approaches within international climate and biodiversity cooperation, while embedding gender-responsive processes as a minimum standard at the project level. It recognises that inclusive climate and biodiversity action leads to stronger, more sustainable outcomes.
In this IKI newsletter edition, we have compiled interviews and insights from various areas of IKI’s work, illustrating how the programme’s values are put into practice: ranging from the role of safeguards in nature conservation in Colombia, through the progress of the IKI Independent Complaint Mechanism, to examples from project work that show how the IKI supports women worldwide in shaping climate action.
Enjoy reading! Best regards, Your IKI Communications Team |
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Safeguards for Peace and Nature in Colombia
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Can conservation succeed in conflict zones? An IKI-funded project in Colombia shows how dialogue and safeguards help communities and nature thrive together. Discover how participation builds trust and supports biodiversity in fragile contexts. Explore the full story. |
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E&S Safeguards: Beyond Compliance
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In this interview, Mac Darrow (OHCHR) explores why environmental and social (E&S) safeguards are essential for effective climate and biodiversity action — and what makes the IKI safeguards system stand out internationally. Gain insights into their role and impact.
Dive into the interview.
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“A complaint mechanism thrives on trust”
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Four years on, how effective is the IKI Independent Complaint Mechanism (ICM)? Andrea Kämpf, Head of the ICM Office, shares insights on building trust, handling complaints and strengthening accountability. Explore lessons learned and what lies ahead.
Read the interview.
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Supporting Climate Women Negotiators
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An IKI project is empowering women from Least Developed Countries to shape global climate negotiations. Through targeted training, nearly 100 women have gained skills and confidence to lead. Discover how this drives more inclusive climate diplomacy. Uncover the full story. |
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Empowering Herder Women in Mongolia
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In Mongolia, an IKI Small Grants project is helping herders, especially women, adapt to climate change through sustainable livestock practices.
Awarded the Energy Globe, it shows how local action can boost resilience and incomes. See how it’s making a difference.
Take a closer look.
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Fostering Leadership Where It Matters
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Why is female leadership key to a just energy transition? An IKI-supported study trip brought global leaders together to explore how inclusion shapes policy, tackles energy poverty and drives change — highlighting how diverse voices are transforming the energy future. Read the article. |
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Insights from IKI projects in Viet Nam
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This report from Viet Nam shares practical insights and lessons on integrating gender into policies and action for stronger, more equitable outcomes. Discover how gender-responsive approaches can drive impact.
Read the report.
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From Pastures to Power
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In Mongolia’s Arkhangai Province, herders, especially women, are adapting to climate threats with support from IKI Small Grants. This award-winning project shows how local action can protect livelihoods and landscapes. Watch the video to learn more. |
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Online Seminar: IKI Independent Complaint Mechanism
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Join our online seminar for implementing organisations and their partners as well as potentially affected individuals and non-governmental organisations to learn about aspects resulting from the IKI Independent Complaint Mechanism policy. Register now. |
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Global Landscape Forum Africa 2026
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The event spotlights the world’s rangelands—vital landscapes under growing threat from climate change, conflict and neglect. Join a special edition marking the UN’s Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists and help bring these communities centre stage. Register now to attend. |
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Promote Your Event via the IKI Calendar!
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Make your event visible across the IKI community. The online IKI calendar gives projects the opportunity to publish and promote upcoming events directly on the IKI website. Whether workshops, conferences or webinars, adding your event helps reach a wider audience and keeps the IKI network informed at a glance. Click here to submit your event. |
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