Cambodia - Deliver training programme for the implementation of decrees for reducing open waste burning and air pollution - KH-24-007

Overview

This project responds to the request by the Ministry of Environment to train officers from the federal, provincial, district, communal and village level authorities to enforce the implementation of the sub-decree 42 on air pollution and circular 1 on banning open burning of waste.  

In its Clean Air Plan the government sets a goal to reduce open waste burning across the country by 50% by 2030.  

The proposed training programme aims to:  

• Enhance government official’s understanding of the decree on air pollution and ban on open waste burning.
• Strengthen the enforcement capabilities of federal, provincial, district, communal and village level authorities by providing knowledge on the impacts of air pollution/waste burning to human health, climate change, and agricultural products.  
• Promote collaboration and coordination between government officers, including the Ministry of Environment, to facilitate effective implementation and enforcement of the decree on air pollution and ban on open waste burning (Decree 42; circular 1).
• This project will support the implementation of Cambodia’s Clean Air Plan with targeted activities in the waste sector, building on the on-going CCAC funded project.  

More information on Cambodia’s work on short-lived climate pollutants reduction including in the agriculture sector can be found on their Partner Page.    

Who to involve

Ministry of Environment, Provincial Department of Environment, Authorities (province, district, commune and village levels) and local communities.  

Expected results  

Outcome 1: Federal, provincial, district, communal and village level authorities have strengthened capacity to enforce regulations for reducing open waste burning and air pollution by the end of the project or soon after.  

Indicator: Number of government entities with a demonstrated improved capacity for SLCP action  

Training outputs should target at a minimum the provinces of Stung Treng, Preah Vihea, Uddar Meanchey, Kratie, Banteay Meanchey, Battambang and Pursat.  

Output 1.1: Training needs assessment of federal, provincial, district, communal and village level authorities regarding the ban for open waste burning and requirements for enforcement

Output 1.2: Training modules and materials covering the regulations, including enforcement procedures, developed for enforcement authorities 

Output 1.3: Technical guidelines on alternatives to open waste burning are developed.  

Output 1.4: Training delivered to participants in the selected provinces  

Outcome 2: By project completion or soon after, the national government of Cambodia endorses an action plan to reduce all types of waste burning to meet its 50 per cent reduction target by 2030.

Indicator: Number of action plans, roadmaps, strategies, or other future plans with SLCP targets or mitigation measures formally adopted, endorsed, and/or implemented  

Output 2.1 A detailed plan to reduce all types of waste burning including at a minimum:  

• Context analysis  
• Sector analysis: socio-economic, legal, market, and technical contexts  
• Internal analysis: current resources, policies, and capacity  
• SLCP emissions profile  
• Projected growth or other macro-trends in the sector  
• Stakeholders  
• Stakeholder mapping  
• Groups identified and engaged in the development of the plan  
• Teams or groups involved in the development of the plan  
• Vision and target  
• Mitigation measures and policy actions considered  
• Feasibility, barrier, and cost analysis  
• Co-benefits of implementing measures  
• Action plan  
• Approaches and strategies  
• Necessary activities (short, mid, and long-term)  
• Promotion of public participation and behaviour change  
• Organizational and institutional arrangements  
• Implementation schedule  
• Financial plan  
• Estimated budget and forecasts  
• External pressures  
• Potential revenue  
• Sources of funding   

Output 2.1: Consultation meetings with federal, provincial, district, communal and village level authorities regarding the ban for open waste burning and requirements for enforcement. 
 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Eligibility requirements

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. 
• 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. 
• Please note that entities will be required to provide the last three (3) audited financial statements to be eligible for CCAC funding. These statements may be provided along with the application for funding or at the request of the CCAC Secretariat during the evaluation process.

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.  

How to apply

Eligible applicants are invited to apply using the Application Form and Excel Budget Form. Specific instructions on completing these forms are available in both documents.

Applicants may choose to follow the cost range proposed above OR propose a different budget supported by a clear justification. However, applicants should note that cost efficiency will play a significant role in the selection process.

The completed Application Form and Budget Form should be submitted to secretariat [at] ccacoalition.org.

Evaluation criteria

Proposals will be evaluated against the following criteria:

• Presents a clear plan to achieve the required outcomes during the lifetime of the project or soon after
• Includes a plan or activities to enable the scaling up of, replication of, or sustained use of project results over time
• Sets out a clear approach for enabling or contributing to SLCP emissions reductions and resulting co-benefits
• Involves relevant stakeholders 
• Approach is grounded in a strong understanding of relevant risks
• Complements other relevant initiatives, funding mechanisms, and existing policy processes
• Applicant demonstrates necessary capacity and experience to perform the work
• A realistic, cost-effective, and clearly justified budget and approach is proposed

• Project meets the minimum requirements for the OECD DAC gender equality marker Score 1
   

  
  Selection process

• A preliminary review of proposals submitted by the deadline will be conducted by members of the CCAC Secretariat, Funding Task Team, and Board, in consultation with relevant CCAC Partners. 
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to present their proposals in further detail and to respond to follow-up questions about their application.
• Successful applicants will be invited to develop a Project Implementation Plan and Detailed Budget in consultation with the CCAC Secretariat and relevant CCAC Partners.
• The selection process may take up to 6 months after the closing date of the call for proposals. Due to the high volume of requests, the CCAC will not respond to requests for updates or feedback during this time.

NOTE: DUE DILIGENCE 

In addition to eligibility criteria outlined above, qualified UNEP/CCAC implementers* must meet the following criteria: 

• Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract and meet all existing commitments (financial health)
• Be able to provide proof of registration, proof of not-for-profit status and audited financial statements for the last three completed fiscal years 
• Have a record of satisfactory performance with UNEP/CCAC, when applicable; and  - Not have been suspended or debarred by UNEP/CCAC or another UN agency. UNEP/CCAC also considers entities included in the Security Council Resolution Lists to be ineligible for UNEP/CCAC agreements.
  * (inter)governmental entities/ United Nations are exempt from this requirement

Procurement

As a general rule, Implementation Agreements allow for incidental procurement only, and as such, total costs in the following categories must fall below a certain threshold*:

• Contractual Services
• Equipment, Vehicles and Furniture
• Operating and other Direct costs

• Supplies, Commodities and Materials

  
  *Agreements of $200,000 and below: up to $20,000 or 15% of total budget, whichever is lower.

  *Agreements of above $200,000: up to $40,000 or 15%. * United Nations agencies are exempt from this requirement