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Conservation of biodiversity in North Kenya and development of pastoral communities
The project aims to establish conditions for sustainable development in an arid region of northern Kenya, in particular through protection of the Marsabit forest and promotion of sustainable managemen...
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Producing clean energy from waste
AFD is financing energy generation from the methane produced from the waste generated by the city of Durban. This innovative project contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Improving the energy efficiency of rail transport in China
The electrification of the railway line between Luoyang (Henan province) and Zhangjiajie (Hunan province) aimed to improve the energy efficiency of rail transport in China.
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Making rail more attractive in Hunan and Guangxi
As China experienced a sharp rise in demand for transport, the conversion of a dilapidated railway line into a double-track electrified line between Hengyang and Liuzhou helped shift some road traffic...
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Developing hydropower in rural areas in Xiangyang
This project had two objectives: contribute to curbing China’s greenhouse gas emissions by generating clean, sustainable energy and supporting the promotion of renewable energies in rural areas.
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Fostering sustainable forest management in Hunan Province
This project contributes to economic development in rural areas and to combating climate change by rehabilitating forest areas and planting new forest areas in Hunan Province.
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Reforestation and biogas development in rural Yunnan
AFD supported a carbon sequestration project in Yunnan Province combining the reduction of CO2 and the development of renewable energy for rural communities.
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Green solidarity program for post-earthquake reconstruction in Sichuan
This project has provided support for the reconstruction of areas affected by the earthquake of 2008 in Sichuan Province, while contributing to the fight against climate change.
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Supporting green finance in partnership with three Chinese banks
AFD is supporting the funding of low-carbon-compatible investment and the development of specific expertise in green finance through a partnership with three Chinese banks. The goal is to contribute t...
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Supporting the extension of the Cairo metro network
In Cairo, the largest city in Africa with 18 million inhabitants, there is a need to extend the metro network in order to more effectively organize mobility, relieve traffic congestion, and reduce air...
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The Sustainable Development Analysis & Opinion Mechanism
The sustainable development analysis and opinion mechanism is the tool used by AFD Group to ensure that every project it finances is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through an a...
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Our Mission to Raise Awareness
Raising awareness and educating young people about social issues and international solidarity is a major challenge, particularly given the serious global challenges they face. To play its part, AFD ha...
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Extending the Nairobi Potable Water System (Northern Collector)
This project is the implementation of phase 1 of the master plan for the extension of potable water production system in Nairobi presented in 2012.
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Advancing the Inequality Agenda Through Collaborative Research
The Members of the Strategic Committee of the EU-AFD Research Facility on Inequalities jointly launch the call for research proposals “Advancing the inequality agenda through collaborative research :...
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Cambodia
AFD has been present in Cambodia since 1993 and supports the country by focusing on two key structural areas: promoting balanced territorial development (access to basic services, water resource manag...
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Water for all uses in Colombia
Colombia has abundant but poorly distributed water resources. The lack of availability of these resources near cities is exacerbated by their poor quality, leading to serious tension which creates con...
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Provide access to microcredit to fight unsanitary Housing
Unsanitary housing is all over Nigeria. For low-income households to live in more decent conditions, AFD contributes to broadening their access to microloans.
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Supporting Wuhan’s transition to a low-carbon model with the energy refit of public buildings
In Wuhan, AFD is supporting a project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through better management of energy consumption in public buildings.
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Optimizing urban heating in Taiyuan and Jinzhong for low-carbon development
This project was launched in 2010 and has supported Shanxi Province in its efforts to decouple urban growth from greenhouse gas emissions. It has also fostered reflection on heating sector reform.
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Railway line to link the tourist cities of Dali and Lijiang
The project was co-financed with the Asian Development Bank and connected the cities of Lijiang and Dali to the Yunnan railway network. This has helped to open up this isolated area, reduce the costs...
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