OUR ACTIVITIES
From climate targets to investment: Side Event at SB64 on climate finance for small island states
23/06/2026
On 11 June 2026, Sustainalogue e.V. and the Government of Niue hosted the event “Mobilizing Climate Investment in Small Island States – From NDC 3.0 Plans to Finance” during the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB 64). With contributions from the Pacific Community (SPC), the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT), and the greenwerk., participants discussed how small island states can translate their climate targets into concrete investments.
A key takeaway was that NDC investment plans can bridge the gap between national climate targets and individual projects. They make financing needs visible, identify investment opportunities, and help governments mobilise public and private finance more strategically.
The discussion also highlighted that investment planning should not begin only after an NDC has been adopted. Information about implementation costs, available sources of finance, and the conditions attached to different financing instruments should inform the development of national climate commitments from the outset.
The event underscored that aligning climate policy, implementation planning, and finance from the beginning results in NDCs that are not only ambitious but also realistic and implementable. Particularly for small island states, strategic investment plans are an important tool for translating climate targets into financed action.
Training youth practitioners from Asia, Africa and Latinamerica
22/01/2026
Training youth climate practitioners: Our Sustainalogue e.V. member Michel Köhler gave a lecture on the international climate finance landscape for international climate practitioners from countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The presentation reflected on the background of climate policy and climate action and included a workshop on climate funds that support the implementation of mitigation and adaptation projects in developing countries.
Sustainalogue e.V. aims to build knowledge and understanding of the UNFCCC negotiation process and the Paris Agreement among students.
Guest lecture on international climate change negotiations
11/09/2025
Sharing experiences on climate negotiations at COP: Our Sustainalogue e.V. member Michel Köhler gave a guest lecture on international climate policy and the upcoming COP30 for international students from Hamburg and Flensburg. The presentation reflected on key developments in climate policy including an overview of the latest scientific insights concerning global warming, the implementation status of the Paris Agreement and key negotiation items to be discussed in Bélem (NDC 3.0, Climate Finance and the Baku to Belém Roadmap).
Sustainalogue e.V. aims to build knowledge and understanding of the UNFCCC negotiation process and the Paris Agreement among students.
From NDC 3.0 to Climate Finance: Sustainalogue’s Side Event at SB62
01/07/2024
On 25 June 2025, Sustainalogue e.V. and Belize’s Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change co-hosted the side event “NDC 3.0 Investment Planning – Quantifying Investment Needs and Mobilizing Climate Finance” at the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB62). Opening remarks by ICAT Director Dr Henning Wüster were followed by contributions from Dr Michel Köhler of the greenwerk. and Edalmi Pinelo, Belize’s Chief Climate Change Officer.
The event explored how NDC investment planning can quantify financing needs, identify funding gaps and translate national climate targets into investment-ready action. A panel featuring Kevin Moull of DEval, Edalmi Pinelo, Leya Zgheib from Lebanon and Ravneeth Dewan from Fiji shared experiences on mobilizing NDC-aligned finance, coordinating stakeholders and connecting investment plans with concrete financing opportunities.
Summer internship at Sustainalogue e.V.
19/07/2024
In June and July, Sustainalogue e.V. welcomed Sumaya to our team to learn more about the world of climate finance. During her three weeks at the greenwerk., Sumaya got insights into the global climate finance landscape, conducted research on climate policy and calculated the carbon footprint due to employee air travel.
We wish Sumaya all the best for her future endeavors!
Sustainalogue e.V. at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan
27/11/2024
Sustainalogue e.V. attended the UN Climate Change Conference COP29 in Baku as a civil society observer. We followed developments in the international climate negotiations, participated in side events on climate finance and climate policy, and connected with other civil society organizations.
A particular focus at COP29 was the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG). This new global climate finance goal replaces the previous USD 100 billion target and aims to increase financial support for climate action in developing countries. At COP29, countries agreed to provide at least USD 300 billion annually by 2035 and to work towards mobilizing USD 1.3 trillion per year from public and private sources. While this is a good progress, how this support will be mobilized remains uncertain. What is clear: globally, we need to invest much more into climate solutions to keep global warming to well below 2°C!
Sustainalogue e.V. at COP28 in Dubai
07/12/2023
Sustainalogue e.V. attended COP28 in Dubai, following the international climate negotiations and engaging with representatives from civil society, governments, and the climate policy community.
A major milestone was the operationalisation of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, which had been established at COP27. “Loss and damage” refers to the harm caused by climate impacts that cannot be avoided through mitigation or adaptation measures. For example, this icnludes the destruction of homes and livelihoods, the loss of ecosystems and cultural heritage, or displacement caused by extreme weather and slow-onset events. The fund is intended to support particularly vulnerable developing countries in responding to these impacts.
Sustainalogue also contributed its expertise to several COP28 side events, with team members participating as experts in panel discussions on climate finance and international climate policy.
Guest lecture on green hydrogen
24/11/2023
Building knowledge on energy transitions: In the context of the NGO Naturfreundee.V., our Sustainalogue e.V. member Michel Köhler gave a guest lecture on chances and challenges of green hydrogen in the context of the German and European energy transition. He presented the background and application of options of green hydrogen, reflected on the German and European hydrogen strategy and presented experiences from developed and developing countries in building up green hydrogen project pipelines.
Source: Europa University of Flensburg
Guest Lecture on Climate Policy and COP28 for International Students
14/09/2023
Our Sustainalogue e.V. member Michel Köhler gave a guest lecture on international climate policy and the upcoming COP28 for international students from Hamburg and Flensburg. The presentation reflected on key developments in climate policy including an overview of the latest scientific insights concerning global warming, the implementation status of the Paris Agreement and key negotiation items to be discussed in Dubai (Global Stock Take, Energy Targets, Climate Finance and the upcoming Loss & Damage Fund).
Sustainalogue e.V. aims to build knowledge and understanding of the UNFCCC negotiation process and the Paris Agreement among students.
Sustainalogue e.V. demanding more ambitious climate policy for Hamburg
22/01/2023
Several Sustainalogue e.V. members participated in a cultural activity to emphasize the need for more ambitious climate policy in Hamburg, Germany. Several parachutes painted with climate policy demands have been carried through the city center to raise awareness. Sustainalogue participated and fostered painting activities for kids.
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Sustainalogue e.V. at 100% Renewables Conference Nepal
22/12/2022
Sustainalogue e.V. participated in a 100% Renewable Energy conference in Nepal to discuss chances and challenges of South Asia in pursuing a low-carbon development pathway. Sustainalogue members shared experience of Germany in applying policies and funding mechanisms to foster renewable power deployment.
Source: D. Beckmann
Introduction presentation on international climate policy and finance at secondary school
28/11/2022
Our Sustainalogue e.V. member, Stefan Wehner, visited a secondary school in Hamburg and presented the current status of international climate policy and finance negotiations to more than 45 students. He provided an introduction presentation and related discussion to two courses of the 12th grade at the Buckhorn Gymnasium (grammar school). We hope the students find this helpful to better understand news and reports on climate issues and policies in future.
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Members of Sustainalogue e.V. at COP27
20/11/2022
Members of Sustainalogue e.V. attended the Sharm el-Sheik Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP 27) to observe the developments in international climate change negotiations, present latest research findings and to build networks with other civil society actors.
Lesson on Climate Policy and COP27 for International Students
15/09/2022
Our Sustainalogue e.V. members Björn Dransfeld and Michel Köhler gave a presentation on international climate policy and the upcoming COP27 for international students from Hamburg and Flensburg. They provided an overview of the latest scientific insights concerning global warming, followed by a recap of the Paris Agreement and key negotiation items to be discussed in Sharm el Sheikh (Climate Finance, Loss & Damage, Just Transition and NDC ambition).
Sustainalogue e.V. aims to build knowledge and understanding of the UNFCCC negotaition process and the Paris Agreement among students.
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Members of Sustainalogue e.V. at SB56
08/06/2022
Some members of Sustainalogue e.V. attended the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB 56) in order to keep up to date on the latest developments in international climate change negotiations and to network with other civil society actors. It shall also serve the purpose of getting new ideas for educational formats to be realized in 2022.
Annual Assembly 2022
05/05/2022
In May, the Annual Assembly 2022 of Sustainalogue e.V. took place. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was organised in a hybrid format, allowing for both virtual and in-person participation. The agenda included an overview of the developments in 2021 and early 2022, a review of the financial status of the organisation as well as a discussion of ideas and plans for 2022.
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Workshop at RBZ Eckener-Schule Flensburg AöR
04/03/2022
Our Sustainalogue e.V. member Lasse Ohlsen got invited by RBZ Eckener-Schule Flensburg AöR to give a workshop on climate change within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - namely on SDG 13 "Climate Action". Lasse started his presentation with some background on climate change as a global threat and how the international community is addressing this collectively (e.g. SDGs, UNFCCC negotiations). This was followed by presentation of potential measures for local climate action, including a discussion on how the school could contribute to increased resilience or to the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions.
RBZ Eckener-Schule Flensburg AöR is a technical college for people doing an apprenticeship. The school regularly organises "school development days" and dedicated this year's day to the Agenda 2030.
Presentation of the outcomes of COP26 at Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF)
02/12/2021
Our Sustainalogue e.V. member Michel Köhler gave a virtual presentation on the outcomes of COP26 for the students of Energy and Environmental Management at Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF). He provided an overview of the latest scientific insights concerning global warming, followed by a recap of the Paris Agreement and key negotiation items discussed in Glasgow (Finance, Article 6, Mitigation).
Being an alumnus of EUF himself, Michel aimed at connecting the study contents to the international negotiations and tried to give a more detailed analysis of the oftentimes complex matters to be handled by the international community.
Source: Sustainalogue e.V.
Members of Sustainalogue e.V. at COP26
03/11/2021
Some members of Sustainalogue e.V. were present at COP26 through their occupation in the area of research on climate change. They used the time in Glasgow to inform themselves about the negotiations, took part in talks and presentations alongside the negotiations and meet up with other representatives from research and civil society to gather ideas for projects within the context of the association.
Brainstorming ideas for 2021/22
01/03/2021
To kick-off the work of Sustainalogue e.V., the founding members connected for a virtual brainstorming session to discuss potential fields of action and concepts for projects. Among the ideas discussed, was an informative platform for (young) people interested to work in the field of sustainability, to create an internship exchange programme for students from the Global South and to strengthen cooperation with educational institutions, for example schools, to develop and implement workshops. In addition, the idea was raised to participate in local civil society events, such as Hamburger Klimawoche.
Against the background of COVID-19 regulations, the brainstormed ideas were collected and documented in order to pursue them once the regulations for public engagement will be lifted.
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Registration of Sustainalogue e.V.
17/02/2021
Sustainalogue e.V. was founded in late January 2021 by a group of professionals working in the field of sustainability, which aim at appling their knowledge and networks also within the context of local climate action. The inaugural meeting took place in a virtual setting, due to the German regulations concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. The members elected Ms. Christine Nettersheim as Chair of the assciation, Mr. Lasse Ohlsen as Deputy Chair and Mr. Stefan Wehner as Treasurer. The Board members successfully registered Sustainalogue e.V. at the local court in February 2021, looking forward to the upcoming projects.