Deadline: 29-Aug-2025
This project was initiated following a request from the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of Uzbekistan. Its primary goal is to develop and implement a national strategy aimed at reducing black carbon emissions and improving air quality across the country.
The project focuses on establishing a strong national framework to guide black carbon reduction. It will strengthen existing air quality monitoring systems, integrate black carbon mitigation into national policies, and support the deployment of advanced emission control technologies for diesel vehicles and industrial sources.
In addition to technical interventions, the project will deliver policy recommendations and design a robust Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system. This system will help ensure consistent tracking and enforcement of emissions standards.
With an estimated project cost of $600,000 and a timeline of less than 24 months, the initiative is expected to result in the adoption of a national strategy by the Government of Uzbekistan. This strategy will embed black carbon reduction measures directly into air quality policies.
Key deliverables include the creation of a national black carbon emissions inventory and a draft mitigation strategy, alongside capacity-building efforts. These include training materials, stakeholder workshops, and the development of a standardized MRV framework for tracking emissions.
Another expected result is the official adoption of a national MRV system. This will involve creating methodologies and indicators specific to the heavy-duty vehicle sector, designing a reporting mechanism, and outlining a database framework to analyze mitigation data. A verification protocol will also be established to ensure data accuracy, possibly using third-party audits.
The project will also pilot and evaluate advanced black carbon mitigation technologies. A technology assessment will identify the most cost-effective solutions for heavy-duty diesel vehicles. A technical guideline will be developed, and pilot demonstrations will be carried out in partnership with the Tashkent City Transport Department. These demonstrations will test technologies such as catalytic converters on older trucks and buses.
Following the pilot, a detailed report will summarize the emissions reductions, operational performance, and cost-effectiveness of tested technologies. This report will offer recommendations for scaling up the technologies nationwide.
To ensure long-term sustainability, the project will work to mobilize external financing and partnerships. A financial roadmap will identify investment priorities and funding needs. A report on global best practices and financing options will be produced, and a consultation workshop will bring together financial institutions, private sector actors, and development partners to explore funding opportunities.
To be eligible for funding, project proposals must be submitted by NGOs, IGOs, or other non-profit entities. Funding requests must fall within the estimated budget or be clearly justified. Applicants must provide the last three audited financial statements during the application or upon request by the CCAC Secretariat.
For-profit entities are not eligible to lead projects but may be included as stakeholders, co-funders, or end users. Their involvement is encouraged if their participation is critical to the success of the proposed solution.
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