British Embassy Lima: Seeking Innovative Project Ideas to Support Clean Energy and Green Growth

Deadline: 3 September 2017

The British Embassy Lima is seeking innovative project ideas to support clean energy and green growth. The aim of this program is to support Peruvian government to build sustainable, clean and inclusive growth driven by UK expertise, leadership and technology. Increasing access to clean energy, especially in remote areas, as well as reducing carbon emissions in line with Paris Agreement commitments are key economic development challenges in Peru. The UK has shown global leadership on this and wants to do more in Peru.

Funding Information

Project proposals will be up to £25,000.

Eligible Projects

The British Embassy looks to fund practical and high-impact projects that help to:
- Increase access to clean energy, especially in rural areas;
- Reduce Peru’s reliance on fossil fuels, maximising Peru’s potential to be a leading clean energy producer (solar, wind, hydro and others);
- Support the promotion of low carbon energy technologies and related support, management and infrastructure;
- Support the creation of policy, regulatory and legislative frameworks conducive to transition to a low carbon economy;
- Investigate and resolve operational obstacles to renewable energy projects (community stakeholders, environmental permits/ regulations, project financing, etc.);
- Increase the sustainability of extractives industries; and/or
- Help Peru meet its Paris Agreement commitments.
Project bids should demonstrate clearly how they will make a difference – research and reports are important, but the Embassy is looking to fund initiatives that lead to real world changes and improvements.
The British Embassy would welcome co-funding opportunities, where the addition of UK skills and expertise could make a difference to larger, on-going initiatives.
All bids should have a clear link to the UK, whether that be using UK experience, knowledge, technology or best practice.