Climate protection and sustainable development are two sides of the same coin. Karsten Weitzenegger Consulting is a registered supporter of the Stiftung Allianz für Entwicklung und Klima (Foundation Alliance for Development and Climate), Germany’s leading platform connecting voluntary climate action with measurable development impact in the Global South.
What is the Alliance for Development and Climate?
Founded in 2018 and operating as a foundation under German law, the Stiftung Allianz für Entwicklung und Klima is built on a straightforward but powerful principle: companies, institutions, organisations, and individuals support certified climate protection projects in countries where development impact is highest. In doing so, they simultaneously strengthen economic development, improve living conditions for local communities, and protect the global climate.
The foundation has already achieved remarkable scale:
- 1,674 supporters including multinational corporations, SMEs, state governments, municipalities, sports clubs, civil society organisations, and private individuals
- 5 million tonnes of CO₂ compensated in total since founding, with 7.5 million tonnes in 2024 alone
- Active in 31 countries across the Global South, from Uganda to Indonesia
The Alliance is far more than a carbon offsetting platform. It is a structured community of practice that guides its members toward credible, science-based climate strategies while connecting voluntary climate finance directly to development outcomes aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
A Full Programme of Support and Exchange
Members of the Alliance benefit from a rich offering that goes well beyond a certificate of participation:
- Digital and in-person onboarding to help supporters navigate the full scope of the platform
- Webinars and expert events on topics ranging from carbon markets and water projects to peatland conservation and green finance
- Regional company networks including the Nord network meeting in Hamburg, connecting local supporters across the north of Germany
- Position papers and policy advocacy, including joint publications on the future of voluntary carbon markets at COP30 and beyond
- A lighthouse competition recognising outstanding climate protection projects in the Global South with genuine pioneering character
- The Grad° Global Podcast, exploring the intersection of technology, climate, and development from a practitioner perspective
Karsten Weitzenegger’s Commitment
Karsten Weitzenegger Consulting’s registration with the Alliance reflects a core conviction: that credible sustainability cannot be separated from development justice . For a consulting practice built on 30+ years of work in governance, climate finance, and economic development across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, alignment with the Alliance is a natural expression of professional values, not a marketing exercise.
His listing on the Alliance’s supporter map positions Karsten Weitzenegger Consulting as an actor that takes voluntary climate responsibility seriously, and one that understands the nexus between climate action and development impact from direct field experience .
Why You Should Join
The Alliance is open to supporters of all sizes — from global corporations to independent consultants and engaged private citizens. Joining means:
- Compensating your unavoidable emissions through certified, high-quality climate protection projects with verified development co-benefits in the Global South
- Gaining access to a curated network of 1,674+ supporters for peer exchange on climate strategies and voluntary carbon markets
- Receiving expert guidance in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainability regulation, green claims legislation, and carbon market standards
- Contributing to a public commitment that is increasingly expected by clients, partners, and procurement processes in international cooperation
- Supporting the foundation’s work in education, policy advocacy, and climate communication, including its acclaimed comic series “Meine Entwicklung — unser Klima!”
The climate emergency does not wait. Neither should your organisation.
👤 Karsten Weitzenegger Consulting on the Alliance map: allianz-entwicklung-klima.de/karte/karsten-weitzenegger-consulting
👉 Become a supporter: allianz-entwicklung-klima.de
Karsten Weitzenegger Consulting — Independent Expert and Evaluator since 2003. Based in Hamburg, Germany. Available globally.