Our projects

Providing support to the EU Member States for the implementation of EU nature legislation in the following areas:

• Completing the Natura 2000 network of sites
• Improving the protection, restoration and management of Natura 2000 sites
• Improving the conservation of species and habitats though a more effective integration of their protection requirements into other national sectoral legislation and policies
• Improving the quality and usefulness of reported data under the nature directives (Art.17 Habitats Directive, Art.12 Birds Directive)
• Supporting the development of National Nature Restoration Plans under the Nature Restoration Law, in particular as regards the targets that build upon the Birds and the Habitats Directives
• Sharing successful projects and best practises in areas such as species and habitat protection or recovery, innovative approaches to site management, restoration of habitats and ecosystems, biodiversity monitoring, including in protected areas

The support to Member States shall be given primarily through the organisation of workshops, networking and training events covering the above-mentioned topics.

The present contract consists of setting up and running a Technical Assistance Facility to provide support and expertise in the sector of biodiversity, ecosystem services and natural resources management. This facility is part of the European Green Deal Knowledge Hub, which aims at establishing several technical assistance facilities in the different sectors covered by the European Green Deal. The setting up of these facilities aims at supporting the implementation of the external dimension of the European Green Deal in partner countries, in line with the relevant sectoral strategies and policies and cooperation agenda. The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is:

• to support the global transition to inclusive, nature-positive, climate-neutral, resilient, equitable and sustainable development pathways.

The specific objective (Outcome) of this contract is as follows:

• to improve the financial contribution as well as the quality, impact and sustainability of European Commission’s external actions in support of biodiversity and nature at a national, regional and global level in line with the EU Green Deal and EU policies and the recently adopted Global Biodiversity Framework GBF.

The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is to enable the EU to address short and medium-term foreign policy goals and opportunities, in/with Hong Kong (and Macao) by deepening EU relations and dialogues, and by forging alliances and partnerships, through enhanced engagement.

The specific objectives (Outcomes) of this contract are as follows: Support multi-stakeholder EU-Hong Kong (and Macao) dialogues through further engagement and outreach in key domains for bilateral relations.

The expected outputs of this contract are as follows:

• EU-Hong Kong (and Macao) dialogue and public- and economic-diplomacy outreach supported with the aim to strengthen cross-sectoral engagement with key relevant stakeholders, including through people-to-people engagement, on topics of mutual interest and by identifying areas with potential for further enhancement of bilateral ties.

The foreseen set of activities under the intervention will consist of, but is not necessarily limited to the following three components:

• Provision of specialised technical assistance in the key existing and possible new priority sectors
• Organisation of events and exchanges of experiences and best practices
• Awareness raising activities in thematic fields of strategic relevance to the partnership through outreach to potential multipliers

The overall objective of the project "Strengthening the national regional linkages in SADC (SNRL)" is to support the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in its efforts to promote regional integration in the member states (MS) for the benefit of the population in the SADC region.

The project is aligned with SADC's regional strategy (the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-30, RISDP) and supports its implementation.

In particular, it supports SADC and its MS on implementing Chapter 5 of the RISDP focusing on the strategic management objectives of the RISDP. By strengthening SADC as a regional organization and by supporting the implementation of the regional agenda RISDP, the SNRL project aims to facilitate the regional integration in the SADC region.

The objective of this contract is the provision of high-quality short-term expert (STE) advice in various topics relevant for enhancing the capacities of national stakeholders to vigorously and effectively pursue in their respective countries the regional integration protocols, policies and strategies of SADC.

The individual consultancy assignments are developed between GIZ and its partners and are based on a joint process and methodology aimed at identifying the needs in the SADC region and within individual member states.

The assignments focus on the scaling-up of best practices and should aim to share experiences and knowledge throughout the region (for example by aiming to standardize products developed as part of the assignment).

The following outputs are expected as a result of project implementation:

• Output 1: The institutional framework for the implementation of regional integration in the SADC region has improved in the member states;
• Output 2: Monitoring and evaluation systems for the implementation of regional integration are in place in selected member states;
• Output 3: The strategic communication capacities of SADC and member states for high profile communication around SADC activities and operations are strengthened.

Implemented projects include the following (project number and title):

• P1/2023 Consultancy to Support the SADC Secretariat to Develop and Pilot the Protocol Compliance Mechanism and Monitoring of the Trade Protocol;
• P2/2023 Perception Survey on the status of SADC regional integration in the Member States;
• P3/2023 Facilitator/Presenter and Group Work Moderators for Two Regional Workshops Supported by SNRL;
• P4/2023 Development of Model Law for the Establishment of SADC National Committees in Member States;
• P5/2023 Consultancy to develop communication products for publication purposes from the deliberations of SADC Member States at the Regional Learning and Exchange Symposium in Lesotho;
• P6/2023 Consultancy to develop presentation on the Status of SADC National Structures and their Financing at the Regional Learning and Exchange Symposium in Lesotho;
• P7/2023 Facilitation Operational Planning SNRL;
• P8/2023 Consultancy Services to Support the Publicity Products of The SADC Summit Public Lecture- Angola;
• P9/2023 Consultancy Services to Provide Rapporteuring of the Proceedings of The SADC Summit Public Lecture- Angola;
• P10/2023 Development of Peer Learning & Review Mechanism for national SADC coordination;
• P11/2023 Shadow monitoring on the extent of implementation of the SADC RAIP 2017 – 2022;
• P12/2023 Editing & Design of Eswatini’s New Industrial Policy;
• P13/2023 Capacity Building on SADC Regional Integration and Project Management for SADC National Contact Points Junior and Middle Staff;
• P14/2023 Updating and Finalising the Status of the SADC National Committees Desk Review Report;
• P15/2023 Consultancy Services to Support the Documentation of Proceedings at the SADC Integrated Regional Electronic Settlement System 10th Anniversary Celebrations;
• P16/2023 Consultancy Services to Support the Publicity Products of the SADC Integrated Regional Electronic Settlement Systems 10-year anniversary;
• P17/2023 Consultancy Services to Support the Rapporteuring of the SADC Integrated Regional Electronic Settlement Systems 10-year anniversary;
• P18/2023 Scoping Studies South Africa and Zimbabwe;
• P19/2023 Scoping Study Madagascar;
• P20/2023 SNRL II Operational Planning Workshop.
• P21 Team Retreat Facilitatior
• P22 Communication Guidelines
• P23 Lesotho National Policy on Regional Economic Integration
• P24 Scoping study and development of SA documentary
• P25 Production of SADC video podcasts
• P27 Development of a Resource Mobilisation Plan for the SNC of the Kingdom of Eswatini
• P28 Ops Manual, OP & Capacity Building Training on RI & PM - Eswatini
• P29 Communications Capacity Building in Botswana
• P30 SNRL II Team Retreat Refresher
• P31 CB& Strengthening Lesotho's SNCs - Project Management
• P33 Establishment of South Africa’s SADC National Committee
• P34 Graphic Design for Promotional Material - SADC Public Lecture in Zimbabwe
• P35 Rapportuering of the SADC Public Lecture Zimbabwe
• P36 Madagascar National Policy on SADC RI
• P37 Capacity Building & Strengthening SNC in Madagascar
• P38 CB & Training on SADC RI & PM for Zambia’s SNC staff
• P39 CB on Resource Mobilisation & Development of Resource Mobilisation Strategy in Zambia
• P40 Regional CB on Resource Mobilisation
• P41 Model Law on the Establishment of SNCs
• P42 Policy briefs on SADC-RTGS; role/significance of the SADC public lectures in promoting regional cooperation and integration in the SADC region.
• P43 Fact Sheets on SADC Protocols
• P44 Communications Strategy and Social Media Dissemination Plan for BGCIS in Botswana
• P46 RI Orientation & Induction for the SNC in Eswatini
• P47 SNRL II Operational Planning Workshop 2025
• P48 Rapporteur for Tanzania Event on SADC RAIP 2017-2022 Shadow Monitoring Report
• P49 Rapporteur for Malawi Event on SADC RAIP 2017-2022 Shadow Monitoring Report
• P50 Policy Brief, Factsheet & Press Release On he AML (Anti-Money Laundering) & CFT
• P51 Madagascar Resource Mobilisation Strategy and Action Plan
• P52 Piloting SNC Peer Learning and Review Mechanism (S-PLRM)
• P53 Establish Baseline Values on SADC Parliamentary Forum’s Operational Efficiency
• P54 Revise SADC Draft Communication, Awareness and Visibility Strategy
• P55 NSA Baseline Indicators
• P56 Interpretation Assignments
• P57 Facilitation of Consultation Workshop SNRL
• P58 Endline Perception Survey
• P60 Piloting M&E Framework for the SADC Protocol on Trade
• P61 SADC Parliamentary Forum M&E on Gender
• P62 Photography, Videography and Livestreaming _ Launch of SA's SNC
• P63 SADC PRU Comms Strategy Launch
• P64 Status of SNCs in the Member States
• P65 Training of Botswana SNC
• P69 Facilitation of SPLRM 1st Cycle
• P70 SPRLM Budget and Finance Plan
• P71 CfP Support
• P72 Facilitation of SNC Guidelines
• P73 SADC PF Publication and Dissemination
• P74 SADC PF Gender Assessment
• P75 SADC PF Mid-Term Evaluation
• P77 Review of Public Hearing
• P81 Communication Documentary Launch

In line with the Commission’s objectives and priorities, and the Conclusions of the Foreign Affairs Council of 21 September 2021 and 20 March 2023 which reaffirm the European Union’s principled commitment to supporting the people of Afghanistan, the EU contributes to the international efforts for addressing basic human needs in Afghanistan.

Since 2021, the Commission adopted the following special measures in favour of the people of Afghanistan:

• Commission implementation decision of 31.10.2022 C(2022) 7606 final, action “Support to basic services and livelihoods for the people of Afghanistan”
• Commission implementation decision of 28.11.2023 C(2023) 8215 final, action “Addressing basic needs and supporting livelihoods of the people of Afghanistan”
• Commission Implementation Decision of 26.7.2024, C(2024) 5243 final, action ‘Addressing basic needs and supporting livelihoods of the people of Afghanistan – 2024’

In June 2025, the portfolio of ongoing projects implementing the above mentioned actions is composed of ~ 28 projects, ~ EUR 330 millions, implemented by multilateral organisations and NGOs across all regions for a duration between 2 and 4 years.

Principles for delivery of aid include (but not limited to): 1) women, girls and persons belonging to minorities should be able to access services in a non-discriminatory fashion; 2) support can only be given through multilateral organisations, NGOs or the private sector. No funds can be channelled to or through the Taliban de facto authorities (DFA) neither in Kabul nor at the local level, neither directly nor through other actors; 3) implement assistance without undue influence by the Taliban DFA on the planning, implementation and management of the activities or selection of beneficiaries; and 4) a do-no-harm and conflict sensitive approach will be ensured.

The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is to facilitate the implementation of national and regional programmes by providing funding for all necessary support operations.

The specific objectives (Outcomes) of this contract are as follows:

1. Monitor implementation of selected EU funded projects

2. Track effective implementation of the principled approach

The global objective is to foster meaningful, inclusive, and rights-based participation of Filipino youth and civil society in shaping and implementing the partnership between the European Union and the Philippines.

The specific objective are:

• To strengthen the EU-Philippines’ Youth Sounding Board (YSB) and Civil Society Sounding Board (CSSB) to efficiently and effectively implement their role as soundboards for the EU in the implementation of the EU Multi Annual Indicative programme for the Philippines, 2021-2027 and of the Global Gateway strategy.
• To enhance inclusiveness and effectiveness of EU engagement with the Filipino civil society and youth, as important actors in the EU partnership with the Philippines.

The Overall Objective (OO) of this assignment is to provide support to the EU Delegation to Türkiye in taking stock and monitoring the performance of EU funded initiatives in the field of Energy and Climate Change. Through the review and mapping of EU support, the preparation of analytical products, the identification of strategic opportunities and the facilitation of stakeholder exchanges, the EUD and other EU external action actors will be better equipped to take evidence-based decisions and strengthen cooperation with Türkiye on climate and energy transition.

Specific Objective 1 (SO1) entails an analysis and monitoring of the performance of EU-funded support in climate change and energy, identifying key results, lessons learned, climate-finance flows and potential areas for future engagement. It is primarily addressed through Services 2.3.1, 2.3.2 and 2.3.3.

Specific Objective 2 (SO2) will harness the knowledge produced in the context of SO1 in order to support the Delegation in its preparatory work ahead of the COP31. The key services linked to this objective are 2.3.2 and 2.3.4. Through targeted briefings, analytical notes, stakeholder consultations and events, the assignment will help the EUD clarify policy messages, engage relevant actors and identify concrete opportunities for future cooperation.

The overall objective (Impact) to which this action aims to contribute is to strengthen the economic and trade relation between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

The specific objective of this contract is to contribute to the Private Sector Engagement (PSE) and Economic diplomacy strategy of the EU in Pakistan.

The expected outputs of this contract are as follows:

• Output 1: Coordinate with, and asses the other activities/interventions under the PSE strategy. Further develop the PSE strategy during the contracting years, proposing new interventions;
• Output 2: Generate knowledge on private sector development challenges, investments opportunities,

European Business situation, all centred in EU interests to be presented/disseminated during the

Business Forum;

• Output 3: Design a communication strategy that enhances the Business Forum visibility, interest, engagement and recognition;
• Output 4: Organised tailored high level business forums to discuss the situation of the sector and promote investment between Pakistan and the European Union businesses.

The European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) Cross-border cooperation (CBC) and Interreg NEXT (acronym for: “Neighbourhood External”) programmes extend the principles of European Territorial Cooperation (ETC) among Member States within the EU, better known as Interreg, to territorial cooperation between Member States and the Partner countries and territories in the Neighbourhood area. They cover both cross-border cooperation (CBC) on land borders and sea crossing as well as transnational cooperation programmes covering sea basins.

Cross-border and transnational (sea-basin) cooperation along EU’s external land and sea borders is a unique form of cooperation between EU MS and neighbouring countries. It provides the framework and opportunities for enhanced people-to-people contacts, cooperation and exchanges essentially at regional and local level, and involves a broad range of actors (local authorities, NGOs, Civil Society Organisations (CSO), universities and other stakeholders).

The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is to enhance the implementation of the ENI CBC and Interreg NEXT programmes by providing technical support to the programme authorities, beneficiaries, and stakeholders as well as to the Commission during all phases of the programme cycle.

The specific objectives of this contract are the following:

• to enable participating countries to manage, implement and close the ENI CBC Programmes taking into account the disruptions caused by the Russian aggression against Ukraine;
• to enable participating countries to manage and implement Interreg NEXT programmes in the most efficient way and to ensure effective cooperation between the Member States and the partner countries;
• to support the Commission with the effective management, implementation and closure of ENI CBC/Interreg NEXT programmes;
• to provide support to joint secretariats (JS)/branch offices in order to improve the project development and management capacity of organisations eligible to participate in the ENI CBC and Interreg NEXT programmes – such as local and regional authorities, CSOs and other relevant players. These activities should benefit eligible partner countries;
• to provide targeted support to the beneficiaries of partner countries impacted by the Russian aggression against Ukraine in close coordination with managing authorities and joint secretariats;
• to increase the capacities of regional and local authorities and other stakeholders in partner countries, in particular Ukraine, Republic of Moldova and Georgia, with a view to support their EU Accession process;
• to stimulate coordination not only among ENI CBC/Interreg NEXT programmes but also between ENI CBC/Interreg NEXT programmes and other similar instruments. This would allow for exchanges of best practices among both Programmes and projects as well as increase the ENI CBC and NEXT visibility.

The specific objective (Outcome) of this contract is to assess compliance of the national administration with the General and Specific Conditions for the release of fixed and variable tranches as set out in the Appendix for Budget Support for Public Administration Reform and to provide recommendations to the EU Delegation to the Republic of Serbia concerning the value of the tranches to be disbursed.