Environment and climate change

The environment and climate change sector plays a vital role in sustainable development. It directly impacts the longevity of natural resources, community resilience, and ecosystem health. Tackling climate change and protecting the environment not only enhances quality of life but also secures a sustainable future for generations to come. Our initiatives in this sector align with multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 13 (climate action), SDG 14 (life below water), and SDG 15 (life on land).

Luxembourg Cooperation’s Strategy integrates support for this sector through a holistic approach that strengthens local capacities and fosters inclusive, climate-resilient development. It also promotes the use of financial and non-financial instruments while mobilising additional funding from private financial actors.

LuxDev plays a key role in this effort, implementing concrete actions to support a fair and sustainable ecological transition.

In its partner countries, LuxDev leads a variety of initiatives, including: 

• promotion of renewable energy;
• sustainable resource management;
• improved access to climate-resilient basic services;
• support for green economic sectors; and
• climate governance and awareness campaigns.

These initiatives aim to:

• reduce greenhouse gas emissions;
• protect biodiversity;
• strengthen community resilience against climate change while encouraging economic growth and job creation;
• enhance institutional capacities to design and implement inclusive climate policies.

With expertise in green finance, LuxDev supports the development of financial products tailored to local needs.

All actions are designed and carried out in close collaboration with local governments, public and private sector stakeholders, civil society, and local communities. 

The most vulnerable populations – particularly rural and coastal communities – are at the heart of these efforts, as they are the most affected by climate change.

Since October 2019, LuxDev has been accredited by the Green Climate Fund, enabling it to mobilise resources for climate action and support partner countries in this process.

This accreditation reinforces LuxDev’s commitment to a green economy, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.