Deadline: 16-May-2026
The Santiago Network Secretariat is inviting proposals to strengthen the Republic of Palau’s capacity to address climate-related loss and damage. The initiative focuses on mapping climate impacts, building institutional capacity, sharing knowledge, and identifying long-term financing pathways to support climate resilience.
What is the Initiative?
This technical assistance program aims to develop a national framework covering all 16 states of Palau. Key activities include:
- Mapping and documenting climate-vulnerable areas such as regions affected by sea level rise, erosion, extreme weather, and ecosystem degradation including coral bleaching
- Integrating traditional knowledge into climate assessments
- Enhancing institutional capacity for monitoring, assessment, and reporting
- Developing knowledge-sharing strategies
- Identifying long-term financing pathways and access to climate funds, including the Loss and Damage Fund
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants include:
- International and national NGOs
- Community-based organizations
- Academic or research institutions
- Companies
- UN entities and intergovernmental organizations
Applicants must demonstrate expertise and experience at local, national, regional, or international levels and coordinate closely with government and other stakeholders.
Funding and Scope
- Maximum budget per grant: USD 450,000
- Activities must focus on technical assistance, capacity-building, and climate-related loss and damage strategies for Palau
How to Apply
- Confirm eligibility as an NGO, research institution, UN entity, company, or intergovernmental organization.
- Develop a proposal detailing approaches for mapping, assessment, knowledge sharing, and financing pathways.
- Highlight experience in climate impact projects and coordination with governmental and community stakeholders.
- Submit the application through the UNOPS platform managing the Santiago Network Secretariat.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting proposals without a clear national framework or mapping strategy
- Overlooking integration of traditional knowledge or local context
- Failing to demonstrate experience in climate-related technical assistance
- Not including strategies for accessing climate finance or Loss and Damage Fund
Why This Initiative Matters
This program strengthens Palau’s resilience to climate-related loss and damage by providing technical expertise, enhancing institutional capacity, and enabling access to international climate financing. By supporting evidence-based strategies and integrating local knowledge, it ensures sustainable, long-term adaptation and risk management.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who can apply? NGOs, community-based organizations, academic/research institutions, companies, UN entities, and intergovernmental organizations.
- What is the maximum grant amount? USD 450,000 per project.
- What activities are supported? Mapping climate impacts, capacity-building, knowledge-sharing strategies, and financing pathways.
- Must traditional knowledge be included? Yes, proposals should integrate local and traditional knowledge.
- Is coordination with government required? Yes, close coordination with government counterparts and stakeholders is mandatory.
- Which states are covered? All 16 states of the Republic of Palau.
- Who manages this call for proposals? UNOPS, co-host of the Santiago Network Secretariat under the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage.
Conclusion
The Santiago Network Secretariat call empowers Palau to strengthen its climate resilience by mapping vulnerabilities, building capacity, and accessing climate finance. This initiative supports evidence-based planning, sustainable adaptation strategies, and long-term management of climate-related loss and damage.
For more information, visit UNOPS.