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Kazakhstan - Develop a national SLCP plan to mainstream SLCP mitigation into existing policy and methane roadmap - KZ-24-002

by CCAC - 4 July, 2024

Overview

This project responds to a request made by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources to build capacity across relevant stakeholders to assess and reduce short-lived climate pollutant emissions.

At minimum, the project is expected to develop a National SLCP Plan and a National Methane Roadmap that will inform Kazakhstan’s 2025 Nationally Determined Contribution. This will be accompanied by workshops and trainings on mitigation SLCPs across relevant sectors.

Guidance on the CCAC’s National Planning Methodology for reducing short-lived climate pollutants is available in the Resource Library.

More information about Kazakhstan's participation in the CCAC is available on their Partner Page.

Who to involve

Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MENR).
JSC Zhasyl Damu, subsidiary of MENR, Emission Trading System operator, delivery agency for GHG inventory operator and NDC preparation.
NDC Partnership, coordination of resource sharing with development partners.
Nazarbayev University (or other university defined by technical partner).
Ministry of Energy, other line ministries and subsidiary organizations

Expected results

Project applicants are expected to deliver a project plan that will deliver the following outputs and outcomes:

Outcome 1: The Government of Kazakhstan 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

Output 1.1: Assessment of institutional arrangements, identification of roles and relevant stakeholders to be involved in the SLCP planning process.

Output 1.2: Stakeholder meetings with line ministries convened before and during development of the plan to inform it.

Output 1.3. A National SLCP Plan with clear responsibilities, timelines, and monitoring mechanisms. The plan should include at a minimum:

Integrated GHG and SLCP emissions inventory and emissions projections
Mitigation assessments
Quantification of co-benefits of mitigation strategies
A gap analysis of existing policies, regulations, and standards to support the implementation of SLCP reduction strategies.
Implementation pathways in priority SLCP sectors that include existing policies and plans implemented in the country
Cost of implementation and sources of funding
Policy recommendations for the introduction of new, or changes to existing strategies or legislation
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.
Summary for policy makers
Monitoring and evaluation framework
Policy recommendations for SLCP mainstreaming into policies and plans

Output 1.4. A resource mobilization strategy to implement the National SLCP Plan is developed and potential national and international funding sources identified.

Output 1.5: Project financing, domestic investment and sector stakeholders convened and engaged during project identification process.

Outcome 2. The Government of Kazakhstan has strengthened awareness and capacity at national and sub-national levels to reduce short-lived climate pollutants by the end of the project.

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

Minimum required outputs:

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. Training provided on the use of SLCP emissions modelling tool/s and methodology/ies

Output 2.3. Key stakeholders, including government agencies, also from sub-national level, civil society organizations, and the private sector, are convened to develop the national strategy for SLCP reduction.

Output 2.4. Framework for the implementation of SLCP action plans at sub-national and national levels designed through participatory and inclusive process involving key stakeholders, including government agencies, also from sub-national level, civil society organizations, and the private sector.

Outcome 3. The Government of Kazakhstan endorses the National Methane Roadmap by the end of the project of soon after.

Indicator: Number of action plans, roadmaps, strategies, or other future plans with SLCP targets or mitigation measures

Output 3.1. A National Methane Roadmap developed in line with a modality agreed with the CCAC Secretariat. Implementers developing methane roadmaps should also participate in the CCAC’s Methane Roadmap Action Programme (M-RAP), which provides virtual workshops on where to find data, tools, and guidelines for analysis. At a minimum, a National Methane Roadmap should include:

A needs assessment which identifies gaps in existing commitments and policies for methane mitigation.
A techno-economic mitigation assessment includes priority mitigation measures, mitigation potential, costs, technology and financing details, and cost-benefit analysis of implementation in high-emitting sectors.
An assessment of the institutional arrangements for implementation.
An assessment on introduction of carbon pricing and socio-economic impact assessment.
A monitoring and evaluation framework for identified methane mitigation measures.
Identified funding sources to support implementation of the measures, financing strategy including blended and catalytic climate finance approaches, and case study estimates based on comprehensive financial models.

Output 3.2. Participation in the CCAC’s Methane Roadmap Action Programme (M-RAP), which provides virtual workshops on where to find data, tools, and guidelines for analysis.

Outcome 4. The Government of Kazakhstan 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.

Minimum required outputs:

Output 4.1. Standardized methodologies and indicators for monitoring SLCP reduction measures across different sectors are defined.

Output 4.2. A reporting mechanism that requires regular reporting of progress on SLCP reduction targets developed.

Output 4.3. A transparent and accessible database to collect, store, and analyze the reported data on sectoral mitigation actions is developed.

Output 4.4. A verification process to ensure the accuracy and credibility of reported data, potentially involving independent third-party audits or verification bodies.

Outcome 5. The Government of Kazakhstan includes SLCP goals in at least one existing national development plan or strategy by 2025.

Indicator: Number of national development plans or strategies targeting SLCPs.

Minimum required outputs:

Output 5.1: Recommendations on required governance mechanisms for the implementation of the National SLCP plan.

Output 5.2: Conduct stakeholder engagement workshop(s) and design potential implementation mechanisms.

Output 5.3: Recommendations for including SLCPs in relevant plans such as NDC, carbon neutrality strategy and others.

Output 5.4: Develop SLCP recommendations for inclusion in NDC and/or Carbon Neutrality Strategy or other relevant national document.

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 Excel 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