Pakistan - Develop a comprehensive strategy for mitigating methane emissions in the organic waste sector - PK-24-004

Overview

This project responds to the request by Pakistan's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment to develop a comprehensive organic waste management strategy to mitigate short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) emissions in the organic waste sector. The strategy should align with and help advance Pakistan’s climate goals, including those in the: National Climate Change Policy and Clean Green Pakistan Index.

The outputs of this project will identify the necessary infrastructure and investments to support waste separation, diversion from landfills, and the development of circular economies. It will also contribute to enhancing the knowledge and capacity of government entities and stakeholders on organic waste diversion and its positive impacts. The project supports and builds on the assessment delivered as part of the National Methane Action Roadmap and integrating SLCPs into air quality and climate change plans in Pakistan through CCAC-funded projects.

More information on Pakistan's efforts to address short-lived climate pollutants is available on their Partner Page.

Who to involve

• Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination  
• Local and municipal governments
• Provincial Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Environmental Protection Department (EPD)
• Provincial NDC focal points
• Waste management companies

Expected results 

Outcome 1: The Government of Pakistan endorses a national organic waste strategy 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: National organic waste strategy drafted that includes at a minimum:  

• A review of the current policies, laws, and programs related to organic waste management at the national and sub-national levels.  
• An assessment of current practices on organic waste, organic waste treatment facilities, and key stakeholders.  
• An assessment of the organic waste management sector of Pakistan, and key stakeholders, including an understanding of methane and SLCP emissions. which would include:  
• Data collection of current volume estimates of organic waste, as a proportion of overall waste streams from 5 key cities  
• Assessment of practices on organic waste, including existing organic waste treatment facilities and identification of key stakeholders  
• Estimate of GHG emissions from organic waste, including projections through BAU approaches.  
• Methane mitigation measures and impacts on the organic waste sector.  
• Evaluation of the costs to implement the strategy.  
• Recommended economic instruments and funding opportunities to implement the strategy.  
• Guidance document on how to communicate the organic waste management strategy with the public and relevant stakeholders.  

Output 1.2: Consultation meetings organized with MoCC&EC, Local and municipal governments, waste management companies, provincial EPA/EPD, and provincial NDC focal points to inform the development of the strategy.  

Outcome 2. The Government of Pakistan has increased knowledge on opportunities and options for organic waste diversion including their positive impacts 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: Technical, financial, and institutional feasibility assessment conducted for one (1) landfill in Lahore.  

• Assessment of existing waste characterization studies of waste received at the landfills.  
• Assessment of the waste composition in the landfill site, with specific reference to organic waste  
• Assessment of landfill SLCP emissions  
• Institutional assessment of landfill management    
• Evaluation and recommendation of measures for the mitigation of methane emissions from the waste sector at the pilot site, such as diversion of organic waste for composting

Output 2.2: Pre-feasibility studies for organic waste treatment options conducted, including:  

• Estimates of decentralized infrastructure supporting diverted organic waste, such as materials separation and recovery centers, black soldier fly infrastructure, and compositing plants  
• Recommendations for alternative/complementary infrastructure to landfill to support circular economies.  

Output 2.3: A report identifying necessary infrastructure and investment to support waste separation, diversion from landfills, and development of circular economies (e.g. collection, transport, decentralized MRF, landfill-based infrastructure, and investment).  

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