Senegal - Develop a National Organic Waste Management Strategy targeting short-lived climate pollutants - SN-24-002

Overview

This project responds to the request by Senegal’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development to develop a holistic national integrated organic waste management strategy to mitigate short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) emissions. The strategy should align with and support Senegal’s climate goals, including those in Senegal’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and in the five year master plan for waste management “Plan EKSINA”(2023-2028)”.

The project should build on the assessments and recommendations in ongoing CCAC supported activities in  Senegal including national planning support for the development of a national methane roadmap, as part of Senegal’s commitment under the Global Methane Pledge.    

More information on the Senegal’s efforts to address short-lived climate pollutants is available on its country page.

Who to involve

• Relevant ministries (i.e. of urban/territorial planning, education, research, innovation, labor, agriculture, food security, environment and ecological transition, industry and trade)  
• Société nationale de gestion intégré des déchets (SONAGED)/ national private company for integrated solid waste management
• Municipal authorities  
• Research center and universities focusing on organic waste and waste management issues
• COMNAC/National Committee for Climate Change
• Food Technology Institute

Expected results

Outcome 1: The Government of Senegal endorses a national integrated organic waste management 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, including at a minimum: 

• Context analysis including existing socio-economic, legal, market, and technical contexts influencing organic waste management including existing waste management practices and policies (national & local)
• Quantification and analysis of SLCP emissions from organic waste and forecasting of future trends in organic waste generation and management.  
• Evaluation of potential measures and policies to mitigate SLCPs from organic waste and the prioritization of policy actions for immediate and long-term implementation along with the projected cost of implementing the recommended interventions.  
• Cost-benefit analysis for each proposed strategy, action plan implementation considering potential air quality improvement and reduced environmental pollution.  
• Identification and categorization of key stakeholders, involving groups in strategy development, and analyzing teams or groups involved.  
• Identification of areas for strategic intervention to reduce SLCP emissions and co-benefits such as improved air quality.  
• Prioritized policy recommendations  
• Short- and long-term priorities based on speed, impact  
• Recommended policy interventions  
• Estimated cost  
• Responsible parties  
• Progress indicators and monitoring approaches 

Output 1.2: Stakeholder consultations organized to support the development and endorsement of the strategy.  

Outcome 2: The Government of Senegal has increased its capacity to assess and implement SLCP mitigation measures by the end of the project or soon after.  

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

Output 2.1: Capacity building workshops to train government officials on SLCP monitoring and reduction techniques and share best practices.  

Output 2.2. Training materials, manuals, and case studies for organic waste management tailored to Senegal's context and available in French. Output 2.2: Awareness raising workshop with cities, municipalities, subnational entities  

Outcome 3: The Government of Senegal adopts an enhanced regulatory framework for SLCPs in organic waste management by the end of the project or soon after.  

Indicator: Number of laws, regulations, or other policy mechanisms with SLCP targets or mitigation measures formally adopted, endorsed, and/or implemented  

Output 3.1. Regulatory Gap Analysis for the implementation of the organic waste management strategy which includes existing policies and regulations for GHG and SLCPs, as well as national commitments including in Senegal’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).

Output 3.2. Recommendations to enhance existing regulatory frameworks and climate goals for GHG and SLCP reductions from organic waste including in Senegal’s updated NDC.  

Output 3.3. Consultations with relevant government departments to share gap analysis and recommendations.  

Outcome 4: The Government of Senegal has an enhanced GHG and SLCP MRV system for the organic waste sector.  

Indicator: Number of monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems developed or updated that include SLCPs.  

Output 4.1. Integrated GHG and SLCP MRV system for Senegal’s waste sector

Output 4.2. Online training program for government officials and relevant stakeholders on maintenance and use of enhanced MRV system to enhance transparent monitoring of SLCP reduction efforts in the waste sector against baselines to meet BTRs reporting requirements.  

Output 4.3. User-friendly manuals and guidelines for consistent reporting and verification.  

Output 4.4. Recommendations of mechanism for continuous improvement of the MRV system based on feedback and evolving technologies.  

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