Nigeria - Develop a strategy and project pipeline for mitigating methane emissions from waste dumps - NG-24-008

Overview

This project responds to the request by Nigeria’s National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Federal Ministry of Environment, and National Environmental Standards and Regulations and Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to develop a framework and project pipeline for mitigating methane emissions from waste dumps in Nigeria.  

The objective of this project is to establish a stronger quantified approach to understanding, using innovative data approaches, where and how to mitigate methane emissions most effectively from waste dumpsites nationwide.  

Additionally, it links financing and investment models to solutions, through the identification of where investment can impact most positively in rapidly cutting organic waste (and thereby methane emissions) from large and poorly managed landfills.    

This project will contribute to the implementation of the LOW-Methane initiative launched at COP28, which supports multilevel action to identify and act at sub-national level to reduce methane emissions in support of GMP.  

This will be achieved by:  

• Carrying out nationwide assessment and inventories of waste dumpsites in the country to identify emissions and mitigation potential. This assessment will identify two principal landfills to focus attention and resources.  
• Using innovative data (such as satellite data) alongside ground assessments and developing a standardized methane emissions monitoring framework which assesses current and future (with actions) scenarios for methane abatement.  
• Developing a project pipeline to implement identified mitigation strategies, projects and businesses opportunities.  
• The framework will be data-driven, supporting sub-national governments especially in better identifying sources of methane emissions and actions which can be financed.  

Who to involve  

• National Council on Climate Change  
• Federal Ministry of Environment  
• National Environmental Standards and Regulations and Enforcement Agency (NESREA)  

Expected results  

Outcome 1: The Government of Nigeria endorses a strategy for methane emissions mitigation from waste dumps nationwide 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 Nationwide inventory and comprehensive assessment of two identified waste dumpsites. This assessment will include at a minimum:  

•  Identification of key dumpsites in terms of emissions,  
• collecting data on the size, location, and types of waste disposed of at each dumpsite.  
• Estimation of emissions from each dumpsite, and identification of a select number for targeted actions.  

Output 1.2 A methane emissions data and monitoring framework that include at a minimum:  

• protocols and requirements for measuring methane emissions from waste dumpsites.  

Outcome 2: The Government of Nigeria endorses a project pipeline for methane mitigation from waste dumps 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: A project pipeline with 8-10 project ideas to scale up implementation of methane mitigation from dumpsites developed, providing the information listed below:  

• Project name    
• Sector    
• Description    
• Outcomes    
• Implementing entities    
• Stakeholders    
• Link to policies, plans    
• General timeline for Development, Financing, Implementation, and Operation    
• Mitigation potential    
• Co-benefits    
• Investment needs    
• Potential business model, financing strategy    
• Gaps and barriers to implementation and proposed enabling mechanisms    
• Financial sustainability    
• Potential financing partners    
• Enabling, Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Needs   
• Information and MRV Needs  

Output 2.2: Project financing, and public and private sector stakeholders convened and engaged during project identification process      

Outcome 3: A funding proposal is submitted for at least one identified project within 6 months of completing the pipeline.  

Indicator: Amount of external funding ("catalyzed funding") for SLCP actions. 

Output 3.1: Funding proposal finalized and, if possible, submitted to a funding institution   

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