Call for National SLCP Planning, Monitoring and Reporting System (South Africa)

Deadline: 14-Aug-26

Applications are now open for projects that support the institutionalisation of a national coordination mechanism and an integrated Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) framework for Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) in South Africa. The initiative provides an estimated US$300,000 for projects that strengthen climate governance, emissions monitoring, reporting systems, and national transparency while building on South Africa’s existing emissions management infrastructure.

About the National SLCP Coordination and MRV Framework Project

The funding opportunity supports projects that strengthen South Africa’s national systems for monitoring, reporting, and managing Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs). These pollutants, including methane, black carbon, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and tropospheric ozone precursors, have a significant impact on climate change and air quality despite remaining in the atmosphere for relatively short periods.

The initiative seeks to institutionalise a national coordination mechanism and integrate SLCP reporting into existing environmental and climate reporting systems rather than creating separate reporting structures.

The project aligns with South Africa’s climate commitments and supports improved transparency under national and international climate reporting obligations.

Objectives of the Program

The program aims to:

• Strengthen national governance for Short-Lived Climate Pollutants.
• Institutionalise a national SLCP coordination mechanism.
• Develop an integrated Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) framework.
• Improve emissions monitoring and reporting systems.
• Enhance national climate transparency.
• Support evidence-based environmental policymaking.
• Improve coordination among government agencies and stakeholders.
• Strengthen South Africa’s climate reporting capabilities.
• Integrate greenhouse gas (GHG) and SLCP reporting.

Key Focus Areas

Projects should address one or more of the following priorities:

• National SLCP governance
• National coordination mechanisms
• Integrated Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV)
• Climate transparency
• Air emissions monitoring
• Emissions inventory management
• National reporting systems
• Greenhouse gas (GHG) integration
• South African Air Emissions Licensing and Inventory Platform (SAAELIP)
• System for National Atmospheric Emission Licensing (SNAEL)
• National Atmospheric Emission Inventory System (NAEIS)
• National Air Quality Management Framework
• Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS)
• Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)
• Climate policy implementation
• Environmental data management
• Sustainable emissions reporting

Funding Information

Successful projects may receive:

• Estimated project funding: US$300,000
• Project duration: Up to 24 months

Funding should be used to establish sustainable national systems rather than short-term activities.

What Activities Can Be Supported?

Eligible projects may include:

• Developing a national SLCP coordination mechanism.
• Integrating SLCP indicators into national reporting systems.
• Enhancing emissions monitoring platforms.
• Improving data collection and verification processes.
• Strengthening analytical capacity.
• Building interoperable reporting systems.
• Supporting policy implementation.
• Developing integrated GHG and SLCP inventories.
• Improving institutional coordination.
• Capacity building for emissions reporting.
• Stakeholder engagement activities.
• Climate transparency initiatives.

Existing Systems the Project Will Strengthen

Rather than creating new platforms, projects should strengthen South Africa’s existing environmental systems, including:

• South African Air Emissions Licensing and Inventory Platform (SAAELIP)
• System for National Atmospheric Emission Licensing (SNAEL)
• National Atmospheric Emission Inventory System (NAEIS)

The objective is to make these systems more effective for climate reporting, emissions monitoring, and policy tracking.

Expected Project Outcomes

Successful projects are expected to deliver:

• A formal national SLCP coordination mechanism.
• Integrated MRV systems for SLCP reporting.
• Improved emissions monitoring.
• Better interoperability between reporting platforms.
• Integrated greenhouse gas and SLCP inventories.
• Enhanced national climate reporting.
• Stronger policy coordination.
• Improved compliance with international transparency requirements.
• Better use of emissions data for policymaking.

Who is Eligible?

Eligible applicants include:

• Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
• Intergovernmental organisations (IGOs)
• Not-for-profit organisations
• Other eligible non-profit entities

For-profit organisations cannot serve as applicants but may participate as:

• Stakeholders
• Co-funders
• End users

Applicants must also:

• Be capable of delivering a 24-month project.
• Submit the required budget.
• Provide their last three audited financial statements.
• Meet all programme eligibility requirements.

Project Assessment Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Alignment with the Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator.
• Alignment with South African national priorities.
• Technical feasibility.
• Potential emissions reduction impact.
• Stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Scalability.
• Organisational capacity.
• Cost-effectiveness.
• Risk management.
• Complementarity with existing initiatives.
• Compliance with OECD DAC gender equality marker requirements.

Why This Funding Matters

South Africa is strengthening its climate reporting and emissions management systems to improve transparency and meet national and international commitments.

This project will help:

• Improve national climate governance.
• Strengthen institutional collaboration.
• Enhance emissions data quality.
• Support evidence-based policymaking.
• Improve international climate reporting.
• Build long-term national capacity.
• Strengthen air quality and climate resilience.

How to Apply

Follow these steps when preparing your application:

1. Review the complete funding guidelines and eligibility requirements.
2. Confirm that your organisation is eligible.
3. Develop a project aligned with national SLCP priorities.
4. Design activities that strengthen existing reporting systems.
5. Prepare a realistic project budget.
6. Gather supporting documents, including the last three audited financial statements.
7. Demonstrate organisational capacity and technical expertise.
8. Submit the complete application before the deadline.

Tips for Preparing a Strong Application

• Clearly explain how the project strengthens existing national systems.
• Show measurable improvements in MRV capacity.
• Include strong stakeholder engagement plans.
• Demonstrate policy relevance.
• Present realistic timelines and deliverables.
• Explain how the project supports long-term sustainability.
• Ensure full compliance with financial and documentation requirements.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Proposing parallel reporting systems instead of strengthening existing ones.
• Providing insufficient evidence of organisational capacity.
• Submitting incomplete financial documentation.
• Weak stakeholder engagement plans.
• Unrealistic implementation timelines.
• Poor alignment with national climate priorities.
• Ignoring gender equality requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who can apply?

Eligible applicants include NGOs, IGOs, and other not-for-profit organisations. For-profit organisations may only participate as stakeholders, co-funders, or end users.

How much funding is available?

The estimated project funding is US$300,000.

How long can projects last?

Projects must be completed within 24 months.

What is the project’s main objective?

The initiative aims to establish a national coordination mechanism and an integrated MRV framework for Short-Lived Climate Pollutants while strengthening South Africa’s existing emissions reporting systems.

Which reporting systems will be strengthened?

Projects will build upon the South African Air Emissions Licensing and Inventory Platform (SAAELIP), including SNAEL and NAEIS.

What documents are required?

Applicants must submit a complete proposal, budget, and their last three audited financial statements, along with any additional required documentation.

How will applications be assessed?

Applications will be evaluated based on alignment with national priorities, technical quality, stakeholder engagement, scalability, organisational capacity, cost-effectiveness, emissions reduction potential, and compliance with programme requirements.

Conclusion

The National SLCP Coordination and MRV Framework funding opportunity offers a valuable opportunity for non-profit organisations to strengthen South Africa’s climate governance, emissions reporting, and environmental transparency systems. By supporting integrated reporting, stronger institutional coordination, and evidence-based climate policymaking, the initiative will help build a more resilient and effective national framework for managing Short-Lived Climate Pollutants while advancing South Africa’s long-term climate commitments.

For more information, visit Climate & Clean Air Coalition.