CFAs: Develop a National Short-lived Climate Pollutant Action Plan in Brazil

Deadline: 7-Jan-24

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is currently accepting applications to develop a National Short-lived Climate Pollutant Action Plan in Brazil.

This project responds to the request by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil for services to deliver a National Plan to reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs). The project is expected to follow the CCAC’s national planning process to develop the national SLCP plan and should consider existing policies and regulations, including those from energy, transport, waste and agriculture sectors, to promote an integrated approach to the reduction of SLCPs at national and sub-national levels. The goal is to increase coordination of existing policies and institutions for air pollution and climate mitigation in Brazil. The results of this project are expected to inform Brazil’s 2025 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) update.

Funding Information

• Estimated project cost: US$ 300,000 – US$ 370,000.

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 Endorses a National SLCP Plan 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 National SLCP Plan with clear responsibilities, timelines, and monitoring mechanisms. The plan should include:
      • An SLCP emissions inventory, emissions projections, and mitigation assessments.
      • Quantification of benefits of mitigation strategies.
      • Implementation pathways that take into consideration other plans implemented in the country.
      • A gap analysis of existing policies, regulations, and standards to support the implementation of SLCP reduction strategies.
      • Policy recommendations for the introduction of new, or changes to existing strategies or legislation are developed.
      • Assessment of the existing institutional capacity and identification of gaps in terms of human resources, technical expertise, and coordination mechanisms involving national and sub-national entities.
      • Framework for collaboration and partnerships between governments, sectors and stakeholders including at sub-national level in the context of the SLCP plan implementation.
  • The Government of Brazil has strengthened awareness and capacity at national and sub-national levels on short-lived climate pollutants by the end of the project.
    • Indicator: Number of government entities with a demonstrated improved capacity for SLCP action.
    • Output 2.1: Information sessions/capacity building targeting decision makers to foster political support for endorsement of the National SLCP Plan and implementation of priority mitigation measures.
    • Output 2.2: A participatory and inclusive process involving key stakeholders, including government agencies, also from sub-national level, civil society organizations, and the private sector is conducted to develop the national strategy for SLCP reduction.
    • Output 2.3: Framework for the implementation of SLCP action plans at sub-national levels
  • The Government of Brazil includes SLCPS in the MRV framework by the end of the project or soon after.
    • Indicator: Number of monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems developed or updated that include SLCPs.
    • Output 3.1: Standardized methodologies and indicators for monitoring SLCP reduction measures across different sectors are defined.
    • Output 3.2: A reporting mechanism that requires regular reporting of progress on SLCP reduction targets.
    • Output 3.3: A transparent and accessible database to collect, store, and analyze the reported data on sectoral mitigation actions is developed.
    • Output 3.4: A verification process to ensure the accuracy and credibility of reported data, potentially involving independent third-party audits or verification bodies.
  • The Government of Brazil includes SLCP goals in at least one existing national development plan or strategy by 2025.
    • Indicator: Number of action plans, roadmaps, strategies, or other future plans with SLCP targets or mitigation measures formally adopted, endorsed and/or implemented.
    • Output 4.1: Recommendations on required governance mechanisms for the implementation of the National SLCP Plan are established.
    • Output 4.2: Recommendations for including SLCPs in relevant plans such as NDC, National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP), Medium term plan.

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).