Which activities does ASEM focus on?
ASEM supports and coordinates projects that focus on eliminating or reducing urban and industrial pollution and hence improve living conditions. Currently four thrust areas have been selected to focus upon. These are :

• Environmental planning
• Waste management
• Sustainable Small industry/cleaner Technologies/Production
• Clean Development Mechanisms

Within each of these thrust areas projects have been defined to be worked upon on a priority basis. For more details please see the projects page.

Could you send me some general information on ASEM activities?
All our information is available on this website. We urge you to browse the site and print whatever you deem appropriate. If you are still in need of further information, please feel free to contact us.

How can I receive funding from ASEM?
Direct funding is hardly ever provided and if so, it is on a government-to-government basis. We do not have any means to provide direct support to individuals, corporate or non governmental institutions. In general ASEM works on a technical support basis.

How can I receive assistance from ASEM?
In case your activities match any of the defined thrust areas or priority projects of ASEM, you might apply for technical assistance with ASEM. For more details see the section how to cooperate with ASEM.

How do I apply for a job with ASEM?
All vacancies are advertised in major Indian newspapers and on this website under the recruiting section.

How can I do business with ASEM?
ASEM activities in India are carried out through contracts to German, Indian and international NGOs and contractors. For information on business opportunities and contracts as well as tenders please see section how to cooperate with ASEM under About ASEM.

How long has ASEM been working in India?
ASEM has been founded in August 2002. It is the build upon the previous work of the Indo German development cooperation in urban and industrial environmental management of GTZ and India.

Does ASEM fund higher education or training in environmental issues in Germany for Indians?
ASEM has no funds available to provide grants or loans for individuals. ASEM does provide funds for training, conferences or research in Germany and India for participants in our projects which are implemented jointly with Indian organizations.