Deadline: 7-Jan-24
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is accepting proposals to strengthen its monitoring reporting and verification (MRV) system for the mining sector, and to strengthen institutional capacity on MRV and data gathering.
This project responds to the request by the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Colombia.
The mining and energy sector is a significant source of methane and black carbon emissions, including from coal extraction, natural gas releases, and diesel fuels. Based on Colombia’s inventory (IDEAM, 2018) the mining sector is the third largest emitter after the forestry and agriculture sector, emitting 32,3 Mt CO 2 eq. Colombia’s baseline emissions under a business-as-usual scenario indicate that the emissions from the mining sector is projected to increase by 54,11 MtCO2 eq. Under a scenario where mitigation measures are implemented, emissions are projected to increase by 42,95 Mt CO2 eq. To address these emissions, Colombia has a sub-sector strategy for the mining sector within its Integrated Plan for Climate Change Management (Plan Integral de gestión de cambio climático).
The Ministry of Mines and Energy is in the process of updating its MRV reporting for the mining sector, working to identify baselines and indicators to evaluate the results from emissions reduction measures. This includes a methane emission calculation that requires a potential analysis and a definition of mitigation options that could be implemented in this sector.
This work will allow progress in the fulfilment of the Global Methane Pledge, a voluntary commitment to reduce global methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels, to which Colombia is a member.
Funding Information
- Estimated project cost: US$ 80,000 – US$ 100,000.
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 Ministry of Energy and Mines of Colombia has strengthened capacity for Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) including data collection by the end of the project.
- Indicator: Number of monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems developed or updated that include SLCPs.
- Output 1.1: Training of government officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mines on international best practices for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of methane emissions from mine sources, including on recommended methods to improve MRV systems.
- Output 1.2: Training of government officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mines on data collection methods to better assess emissions from coal mines, including the gassiness of underground coal seams leveraging satellite data. Note: The mining region/ area of importance is to be defined in consultation with the government and should serve as an example of a way to inform future actions.
- The Ministry of Energy and Mines of Colombia has increased capacity to assess methane mitigation measures for the mining sector, and strengthened MRV reporting by the end of the project or soon after.
- Indicator: Number of government entities with a demonstrated improved capacity for SLCP action.
- Output 2.1: Methane emissions mitigation assessment for underground and surface coal mines.
- Output 2.2: Proposed portfolio of mitigation options for methane emission reductions for the mining industry.
- Output 2.3: Recommendations for strengthening MRV reporting for Colombia’s mining sector.
- The Ministry of Energy and Mines of Colombia has strengthened capacity for Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) including data collection by the end of the project.
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).