Call for Projects “Energy Justice in Mali” 2023

Deadline: 12-Feb-23

The Siemenpuu Foundation with EKOenergy are seeking applications for the Call For Projects “Energy Justice In Mali” 2023 to support work that, on the one hand, advocates democratic, socially just and environmentally sustainable energy systems, and on the other hand promotes community-based renewable energy planning and production. at the service of the autonomy and well-being of marginalized rural communities.

Objectives

The objective of the Siemenpuu Foundation is to support in particular organizations emanating from social movements or which are otherwise closely linked to local communities. The intended beneficiaries of the projects should play an important role in the preparation/planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the activities envisaged.
The preparation/planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the proposed activities must comply with the following five cross-cutting objectives, adopted by the Siemenpuu Foundation:
- Reinforcement of biodiversity and of the various heritages of life and cultures of the communities, adapted for a life in accordance with the regeneration of local biodiversity.
- Advancing climate justice. Strengthening the climate resilience of An essential part of the evaluation of project proposals is the review of applicant organizations. The Siemenpuu Foundation aims for a world where biodiversity degradation and climate change have been limited to sustainable levels and, at the same time, all have the opportunity to live well with ecologically and socially sustainable lifestyles and livelihoods. . local communities and the development of alternative development models to that based on fossil fuels and the overexploitation of natural resources.
- The promotion of systemic change in favor of a just transition towards a Projects subsidized by Siemenpuu must include a minimum self-financing share of 10%, calculated from the amount of the subsidy. This may consist of cash, volunteer labor and/or donated goods. ecological democracy. In the face of global systemic crises – manifested in climate change and biodiversity degradation, shrinking space for civil society action and worsening global inequalities need to be addressed and worldviews and practices alternatives must be developed to those which currently dominate.
- Strengthening civil society. Support popular environmental movements indigenous or otherwise based on human rights, as well as local and indigenous communities Foster the cooperation of these movements and communities locally and globally.
- The promotion of equality and human rights. In particular, combat the various forms of multiple discrimination and promote the rights of women and those of disabled people.

Thematic axis of the call

This call is part of the energy justice theme of the Siemenpuu Foundation. In this theme Siemenpuu promotes the systemic transition towards sustainability, which, in terms of the energy sector and policies, means the dismantling of fossil and otherwise unsustainable modes of production, distribution and consumption of energy. While promoting the rapid adoption of environmentally sound and socially equitable low-carbon solutions. It is also a question of fighting against all the obstacles that hinder the sustainable energy transition.
The concept of energy justice highlights the need for a socially just transition, which addresses the root causes of the currently unequal distribution of the benefits and burdens of energy-related decisions. To achieve energy justice, it is important to strengthen the voice of the most affected and marginalized groups of people (women, people with disabilities, minorities, indigenous peoples) and enable them to influence and participate in decision-making processes on energy policies.
The Siemenpuu Foundation is looking for project proposals aimed at making national and/or local energy policies and solutions more sustainable and just in Mali. Activities may include any type of advocacy work, such as training civil society, communities and decision makers on energy planning and sustainable/renewable energy, supporting struggles related to energy projects, campaigning, research and public information work. They welcome proposals that explore possibilities for new ways to support activists and communities working for more democratic, just and sustainable ways of producing, distributing and consuming energy.
They are looking for project proposals that increase the energy autonomy and well-being of local communities through sustainable and locally adapted solutions. Projects in rural communities should improve sustainable and community energy solutions, for example, with solar or wind energy. The projects’ expectations are also to strengthen the capacity of local communities to develop and maintain their sustainable modes of energy production, distribution and consumption, which would improve local well-being and enable the development of the local economy.