Call for Proposals: Develop a Methane Mitigation Strategy for Urban and Agricultural Waste Sectors (Brazil)

Deadline: 7-Jan-24

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is accepting proposals to develop and implement a methane mitigation plan for urban and agricultural waste sectors.

This project responds to the request by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change jointly with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil for services.

The success of these projects in the agricultural and urban waste sectors would symbolize a major stride towards fulfilling Brazil’s commitment of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 in comparison to 2005 levels. As part of Brazil’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), these initiatives represent specific measures in distinct sectors that would substantially contribute to effective emission reduction. In the agricultural sector, Brazil has set an ambitious target to treat approximately 208.40 million m³ of animal waste by 2030. This undertaking would significantly decrease the methane emissions from livestock, making a 21 substantial contribution to the overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve this, the project aspires to promote change through low-carbon emission practices in agriculture and with the current AGR-22-001 project (under the CCAC’s implementation phase), which specifically targets the management of animal production residues (MAPR).

In the urban waste sector, Brazil possesses considerable potential to mitigate methane emissions through efficient waste management. This includes reducing organic waste in landfills by improving waste separation and collection, promoting recycling and composting, and implementing energy recovery technologies like biodigesters. Maintaining a maximum limit for landfilling organic waste to conserve nutrient value would ensure a sustainable waste management system. Financing for these initiatives could be acquired through direct government subsidies, private sector investments, carbon credit schemes, and energy certificates like the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) and CBIOs under the RenovaBio program. These financial mechanisms would help to overcome the barriers associated with implementing these projects and stimulate the widespread adoption of low-carbon technologies.

Funding Information

• Estimated project cost: US$ 800,000 – US$ 1,000,000.

Expected Results

• Applicants are encouraged to propose additional outputs as needed to ensure the expected project outcomes are achieved. Applicants can determine the scope of outputs if not specified. The project is expected to deliver at a minimum:
  • The Government of Brazil adopts a Strategy for Methane Reduction in urban and agricultural waste sectors by the end of the project or soon after
    • Indicator: Number of action plans, roadmaps, strategies, or other future plans with SLCP targets or mitigation measures formally adopted, endorsed and/or implemented.
    • Output 1.1: A comprehensive Sector Strategy
    • Output 1.2: Extensive training for stakeholders on sustainable waste management practices and funding mechanisms
    • Output 1.3: A guide for Sector Strategy
    • Output 1.4: Coordination mechanism between sectors, stakeholders and levels of governments
    • Output 1.5: Monitoring and evaluation tools
    • Output 1.6: An investment portfolio for the Strategy
  • Sub-national agencies adopt new waste management practices based on the Methane Strategy
    • Indicator: Number of SLCP mitigation tools, technologies, or practices adopted.
    • Output 2.1: Workshops for sub-national agencies to customise adoption plans
    • Output 2.2: Technical assistance to sub-national actors on waste management technologies and funding mechanisms
    • Output 2.3: Develop a monitoring and evaluation system
    • Output 2.3: A guidebook on new waste management practices
  • Proposal for the National Government to incorporate the Methane Strategy into the relevant policies on reduction of methane emissions by the end of the project or soon after.
    • Indicator: Number of laws, regulations, or other policy mechanisms with SLCP targets or mitigation measures formally adopted, endorsed, and/or implemented.
    • Output 3.1: Organize workshops for government stakeholders
    • Output 3.2: Provide technical assistance for integrating the Methane Strategy into the relevant policies.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for consideration, project proposals must meet the following requirements:
  • Complete and submitted before the deadline
  • Submitted by a non-governmental organization (NGO), intergovernmental organization (IGO), or other not-for-profit entity. Governments are not eligible to apply directly for funding in this call.
  • Requested funding is within the estimated budget amount, or includes a clear justification for additional expenses
  • Project duration is less than 24 months
  • Budget criteria are met and spending caps on expenses are respected.
• For-profit entities may only participate in the project as stakeholders, co-funders, or end users. Applicants are encouraged to include for-profit entities in the development of the project proposal and/or during project implementation if their ownership of the proposed solution is key to the project’s success.

For more information, visit Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC).