The International Climate Initiative (IKI) supports climate protection projects in developing, newly industrialising and transitioning countries (‘partner countries’) and complements the German Government's existing international, multilateral and bilateral cooperation. The projects are geared to the needs of the partner countries and are intended to support them in the following areas: 1. Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions 2. Adapting to the impacts of climate change 3. Conserving natural carbon sinks with a focus on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) 4. Conserving biological diversity. Generally, support can be granted for technology cooperation, policy advice, capacity building and training, and for the elaboration of studies and strategies and the actual implementation of climate change mitigation actions. IKI projects in the category I "Mitigation" are focused primarily on the development of Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) and Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs), as well as systems for monitoring, reporting and verifying greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation actions (MRV). With regard to NAMAs, IKI projects can support partner countries in developing NAMAs, gaining access to funding for implementation, and implementing ambitious components of NAMAs. In addition, the IKI works to mobilise private capital for climate protection measures. In accordance with a Bundestag resolution, the IKI receives EUR 120 million from the BMU budget every year. The Energy and Climate Fund (EKF), which is replenished through the auctioning of emission allowances in the EU ETS, contributes additional funds to the IKI.