Context
The chemical and petrochemical industry accounts for up to 10 % of the world’s final energy demand and a high share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions from the chemical industry amounted to around two billion tons of CO2eq. in 2005 and could more than double by 2030. In addition to the energy-intensive production and process-related emissions, the entire life cycle involves further greenhouse gas emissions.Chemistry plays a role in all areas of modern life. More than 90 per cent of the industry rely on materials and products from the chemical industry. At the same time, it is a source of climate-friendly solutions and, for example, produces the necessary materials for sustainable energy and mobility systems. In developing countries and emerging economies, however, there is a lack of human and institutional capacities to tap the significant potentials of the chemical industry.
Commissioned by:
German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUV) – International Climate Initiative (IKI)
Countries:
Global programme with support activities for selected developing countries and emerging economies (Ghana, Argentina, Peru, Thailand, Viet Nam)
Implemented by:
CAPCI is a programm executed by GIZ in close cooperation with ISC3
Overall term:
2021 to 2024
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