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South Africa - National SLCP Planning, Monitoring and Reporting System

by Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) - 2 July, 2026

Overview

This call responds to the request by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to strengthen methane mitigation across the waste system, including expanding organic waste diversion and treatment solutions, scaling methane capture and utilization at major landfill sites, and promote food-waste valorization. The objective is to operationalize national and municipal measures that reduce methane from solid-waste streams and align these with circular economy goals, while supporting municipalities to move progressively from landfill-dependent disposal systems towards diversion and recovery approaches. The project should align with

the National Waste Management Strategy (2020),

Waste Economy Master Plan (2025);

National Climate Change Response Policy (NCCRP),

South Africa’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC3.0 2025) and Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS).

Given increasing pressure on landfill capacity and limited diversion infrastructure, the project will prioritise support for practical implementation pathways that reduce reliance on landfill disposal over time.

Particular attention will be given to identifying scalable methane mitigation opportunities linked to large organic waste generators (such as markets, food processing facilities, commercial centres and hospitality sectors), where diversion and treatment interventions may be implemented more rapidly and cost-effectively.

To note that the project will also build upon and complement ongoing municipal waste methane initiatives, including participation of South African municipalities in the Lowering Organic Waste Methane (LOW-M) initiative and related Technical Expert Assistance proposal.

Who to involve

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) (Air Quality & Climate Change Branch; Chemicals and Waste Management Branch)
Department of Cooperative Governance
Municipal governments, particularly of eThekwini, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg/Gauteng, and Cape Town given their work with the Lowering Organic Waste Methane (LOW-M) Initiative
Municipal waste authorities and utilities
Private sector waste operators
Operators and representatives of large organic waste generators (e.g. wholesale markets, food industry actors, commercial centres)
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
Non-Government Organisations (NGOs)
Waste picker organisations and cooperatives

Expected results

Outcome 1 – The Government of South Africa has institutionalised a national coordination mechanism on SLCPs by the end of the project.

By the end of the project, South Africa has a formal, functional coordination mechanism for SLCP governance, embedded within existing DFFE structures and aligned with SAAELIP governance arrangements.

Output 1.1: Inter-ministerial SLCP Committee formally established under DFFE.

Output 1.2: Terms of reference and annual workplan approved.

Outcome 2 – The Government of South Africa has operationalised a South African Air Emissions Licensing and Inventory Platform (SAAELIP) system by the end of the project.

The government has a fully functional, secure, interoperable, and sustainable South African Air Emissions Licensing and Inventory Platform (SAAELIP) that supports end-to-end Atmospheric Emission Licensing (AEL), national emissions reporting, compliance monitoring, decision-making, and public transparency in line with national legislation and international best practice, and includes an operational SLCP MRV framework fully aligned with ETF requirements.

Output 2.1: SAAELIP System Architecture and Functional Design Approved

Output 2.2: SAAELIP Core System Developed and Configured

Output 2.3: Integrated SLCP-Relevant Emissions Reporting and MRV Functionality Enabled

Output 2.4: SAAELIP Tested, Validated, and User-Accepted

Output 2.5: SAAELIP Deployed and Rolled Out Across All Spheres of Government

Output 2.6: Public Access, Transparency, and Decision-Support Tools Operational

Output 2.7: Institutional Capacity, Manuals, and SOPs Established for Sustainable Operation

Output 2.8: SAAELIP Hosting, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement Mechanisms Operational

Output 2.9: SAAELIP Handover and Business Continuity Arrangements Implemented

Outcome 3 – The Government of South Africa has an integrated GHG SLCP inventory and is reporting on progress by the end of the project.

By the end of the project, South Africa is producing integrated GHG and SLCP information products and reporting on progress in a manner that is consistent across air-quality management, climate planning, and international transparency processes.

Outputs 3.1: SLCPs are systematically reflected in:

National emissions inventories;

Biennial Transparency Reports and supporting technical annexes;

Domestic tracking of mitigation actions under the LT-LEDS and sectoral plans

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 through the dedicated Google Form, where expected to submit the related Application Form and Excel Budget Form. Specific instructions on completing these forms are available in both documents.

Evaluation criteria

Proposals will be evaluated against the following criteria:

Fits in line with the goals of the Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator, as well as the country’s national framework

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 Super Pollutant 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 all proposals received by the submission deadline will be conducted by members of the CCAC Secretariat, the Funding Task Team, and the Board, in consultation with relevant CCAC Partners.

Based on the outcome of this review, shortlisted applicants may be invited to submit a more detailed Project Implementation Plan and Budget to support the final selection process.

Successful applicants will subsequently be invited to further develop and finalize their Project Implementation Plan and Detailed Budget in consultation with the CCAC Secretariat and relevant CCAC Partners.

The selection process may take up to six months following the closure of the call for proposals. Due to the high volume of submissions, the CCAC will not be able to provide individual updates or feedback on proposals during this period.

Due diligence and procurement

CCAC implementers with UNEP contractual agreements must meet the following requirements:
- 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
- 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. Note: (inter)governmental entities / United Nations are exempt from this requirement.
Contract requirements
If selected for funding, your project will be contracted through the United Nations. Organisation(s) selected to implement the project must meet the following due diligence and procurement rules.
Procurement
Procurement financed under this Agreement shall be undertaken in accordance with UNEP procurement requirements and the applicable provisions of the Agreement. Where procurement is carried out by the Implementing Partner, as a general rule, incidental procurement may be undertaken only up to a cumulative value of 15% of the total Agreement budget or USD 40,000, whichever is lower