Annual report: 2022-2023 Our partners' actions and Coalition-funded results from August 2022 to July 2023 Share SHARE Facebook share Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email Ambition Implementation Finance Secretariat Breadcrumb Home Who we are About us Annual reports Annual report: 2022-2023 Bridging the gaps Through integrated climate and clean air action Our 2022-2023 annual report highlights examples of the impact of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition's work across the globe to build a sustainable pathway to global climate and development goals.A review of global progress in 2023 highlighted the disparity between commitments and action. As countries begin to update their Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Agreement for 2025, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition is demonstrating how available solutions can help quickly close these gaps. See how below. Image Rick Duke CCAC Co-Chair USA Time and again, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition has proven itself to be indispensable for galvanizing action at the intersection of climate change and air pollution. The CCAC played a pivotal role in paving the way for the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol and then laid the groundwork for the Global Methane Pledge with its 2021 Global Methane Assessment. The Global Methane Pledge has since grown to over 150 countries, with the CCAC providing critical secretariat services. All the while, CCAC has artfully pulled together a broad network of governments and non-governmental stakeholders, produced world-class scientific analysis, and provided essential technical assistance and capacity building support to over 70 countries. And with the new Clean Air Flagship and forthcoming N2O assessment, there's much more to come. As we near the mid-point of this decisive decade, we urge further support for the vital mission of the CCAC, including for its goal of raising $100 million for the trust fund to achieve full implementation of the CCAC's 2030 strategy. Image Peter Dery CCAC Co-Chair Ghana This year saw the CCAC 2030 Strategy move into a new phase of accelerated implementation, with many new projects launched and significant new partner engagement. By the end of 2023, the CCAC will have over 100 active projects around the world across 80 partner states. The fruits of the Coalition’s work are coming to bear in more countries formalising SLCP action within their nationally determined contributions, particularly in target areas such as methane. The CCAC was also prominent in supporting Africa Climate Week co-host Kenya in establishing itself as a leader in short-lived climate pollutant action in the continent.As the CCAC ramps up its implementation of the 2030 Strategy at this moment of global stocktake in climate change mitigation, we call on all partners for their support. Significant gaps still exist between the scale of our challenge and current levels of ambition in nationally determined contributions and the funding directed toward mitigation action. Raising both political ambition and funding is now our joint priority to achieve the multiple climate, health, and development benefits that are within reach with sufficient action before 2030. Over 160 partners worldwideThe CCAC partnership continued to grow in 2023, with additional countries and organisations committing to reduce short-lived climate pollutants. New local entities were awarded grants to implement CCAC projects through three open calls for proposals. 86state partnersBosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Malawi joined the CCAC in 2023. See our state partners 83non-state partnersAir Qo joined the CCAC in 2023. Additional requests to join are under review. See our non-state partners 53countriesCurrently supported through CCAC project funding. See our project portfolio 43entitiesLocal and international entities implementing CCAC projects. Search an entity 63 projects and consultancies approved The CCAC's 2022 and 2023 Workplan and Budget were the largest to date, enabling projects and expert assistance to be delivered to almost all developing state partners and several Global Methane Pledge signatories. 2023 project funding$11.1 million committed46 requests for policy support fulfilled11 sector transformation projects launched Expected outcomes24 enhanced NDCs by 2025 16 laws and policies drafted by 2026 22 MRV systems by 2026 30 national methane roadmaps by 2026 CCAC project portfolio in 2023 Bridging the ambition gapCCAC partners continued to include short-lived climate pollutant measures in nationally determined contributions, policies, and regulations to generate increasingly ambitious climate and clean air action. Additional countries committed to SLCP action, joining the CCAC partnership and Global Methane Pledge. Examples of national action ArgentinaHas multiple new CCAC projects underway, including one to implement waste methane measures in its Nationally Determined Contribution. Bosnia & HerzegovinaUpon becoming a partner in 2023, launched CCAC projects to develop a national SLCP plan, MRV framework, and a funding proposal to address coal mine methane. BrazilJoined in 2023, launching projects to integrate SLCPs into national policies and commitments and to support implementation of agriculture methane measures in the 'ABC+' plan. CambodiaIs advancing implementation of its national Clean Air Action Plan, including with a CCAC project to support enforcement of fuel and vehicle standards. IraqIncluded methane in its updated Nationally Determined Contribution. With CCAC support, Iraq is developing action plans to tackle emissions from its fossil fuels and waste sectors. JordanContinued to advance its national planning and municipal solid waste efforts, undertaking new CCAC projects to implement its current Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets and raise ambition in the upcoming NDC update. KenyaFinalized its national short-lived climate pollutant action plan as it co-hosted the 2023 Africa Climate Week and Africa Climate Summit. MalawiA new CCAC partner, will soon begin work to develop a national SLCP plan and methane roadmap. Micronesia Is developing a National Methane Roadmap as a signatory to the Global Methane Pledge. Moldova Has new CCAC projects, including to enhance its Nationally Determined Contribution ambition in the agriculture sector. Nigeria Is accelerating implementation, with CCAC activities to implement oil and gas methane guidelines and enhance MRV systems to report on progress. Pakistan Has endorsed the National Clean Air Plan and is developing a methane roadmap under the Global Methane Pledge. Regional collaborationThe CCAC convened governments and regional bodies to address ambition gaps for cross-border challenges. Our regional ministerial meetings helped identify common priorities for SLCP action in the agriculture, fossil fuels, and waste sectors. And at regional climate weeks, our partners emphasized the urgent need for regional standards and strategies to raise ambition ahead of COP28 and UNEA-6. Regional meetings and events Previous Next Latin America and the Caribbean Latin America and the Caribbean At the Ministerial Conference on Low Emissions Food Systems in Santiago, Chile, agriculture ministers from over 20 countries discussed efforts to reduce methane emissions in the sector, building on previous SICA collaboration. Africa Africa At the Africa Climate Summit, leaders from across the continent came together to accelerate SLCP action, and a CCAC workshop identified common climate and clean air priorities across Francophone Africa. Middle East and North Africa Middle East and North Africa West Asian countries recommended the establishment of a Regional Air Quality Network for West Asia to foster a coordinated approach for air quality management. Better Air Quality Conference Better Air Quality Conference Organized by Clean Air Asia, along with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, BAQ 2023 looked at "Ambition to Action: Clean air for health and the climate. Bridging the implementation gap The CCAC is working to accelerate mitigation actions in the main SLCP sectors through a combination of capacity building, finance, and technology support. Over the past year, we lauched mitigation projects in 33 countries, working with governments and sector stakeholders to develop solutions that deliver on national development objectives and international commitments. Agriculture Impact story Following a CCAC-FAO study, the government of India is supporting development of a value chain for rice straw residue products and exploring measures to subsidize critical gaps. These efforts could reduce reliance on imported energy as well as improve livelihoods in the agricultural sector. Read more New project The CCAC has launched a project to enhance data monitoring for manure management in Brazil. The project will set the stage for methane mitigation in the sector and support implementation of Brazil's ABC+ plan. Read more Partner action The United Kingdom has committed to working with industry to reduce methane emissions in livestock through the use of methane-suppressing feed products. Read more Cooling Impact story Ratification of the Kigali Amendment, local regulations, and energy efficiency concerns are driving widespread uptake of clean cooling technology. Read more New project A new transformative project is helping countries in the MENA region, where demand for cooling is increasing, to develop National Cooling Action Plans (NCAPs) in accordance with the Kigali Amendment. Read more Partner update In a landmark decision, parties to the Montreal Protocol have recognized the importance of regulating the export of non-compliant high-GWP equipment thanks to advocacy from CCAC partners. Read more Fossil fuels Impact story Six months after adopting methane regulations for its oil and gas sector, Africa’s largest oil and gas producer Nigeria advanced implementation with emissions reporting and training for inspectors. Read more New project Newly joined CCAC partner Bosnia and Herzegovina has begun to identify the pathway toward SLCP reductions in its coal mines and other sectors. Read more Partner action Canada has announced it will exceed its target of reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by at least 75% from 2012 levels by 2030. Read more Heavy-duty vehicles & engines Impact story Today over 85% of fuel globally meets Euro VI standards. This means lower-quality fuel is now harder to import than cleaner fuel. The CCAC is helping countries that fall short to develop roadmaps towards these standards. Read more New project Cambodia's clean air planning joins global momentum toward best-practice fuel and vehicle emissions standards. Read more Partner action In cooperation with UNEP and the CCAC, The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has established a working group on soot-free and zero-emission heavy-duty transport in the ASEAN region. Read more Household energy Impact story Since 2021, the CCAC and partner the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) have developed best-practice tools and resources for the measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) of greenhouse gas and short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) emissions in the cooking and household energy sector. Read more New project The CCAC is supporting Uganda’s Renewable Energy Department in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to develop Uganda’s integrated national clean cooking strategy, including quantifying the emission reduction potential of clean cooking solutions. Read more Partner action At the Africa Climate Summit, the CCAC joined the First Lady of Kenya as she called for the adoption of sustainable cooking practices in our homes - for the sake of our forests and our health. Read more National planning Impact story Kenya's 2023 national SLCP plan demonstrates how SLCP reductions will contribute to achieving its Nationally Determined Contribution goals with measures across key sectors in energy, sustainable waste management, transport, and agriculture. Read more New project Pakistan finalised its National Clean Air Plan in 2022 through a CCAC-funded project. Now, the CCAC is supporting a two-year project to develop implementation plans for eight provinces. Read more Partner action With CCAC support, Thailand has released its integrated SLCP assessment to achieve climate change and air quality goals simultaneously. Read more Waste Impact story CCAC projects in Argentina have supported implementation of the National Program for the Valuation of Organics by piloting organic waste diversion and processing at three sites. Read more New project A CCAC-supported project is establishing the business model and concept design for a centralized black soldier fly plant in Lima, Peru. Once operational, the facility will transform organic waste into high value insect protein and additional saleable by-products. Read more Partner action The Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP), ImplementaSur, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the Global Methane Hub will launch the Recycle Organics Latin America and the Caribbean program in March. The program supports 10 countries from the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region to reduce waste methane emissions over four years. Read more Science-policyIn 2023, CCAC Scientific Advisory Panel members and partner organizations provided new analysis on climate and health benefits to be achieved through SLCP reductions. SLCP analysis and tools Previous Next The Imperative of Cutting Methane from Fossil Fuels The Imperative of Cutting Methane from Fossil Fuels Launched at MENA Climate Week, this CCAC-IEA report shows that without targeted action on methane, even with deep reductions in fossil fuel use, the increase in the global average surface temperature will likely exceed 1.6 °C by 2050. Pollution Action Note Pollution Action Note The Clean Air Day Science Group launched the UNEP Pollution Action Note to display the state of air pollution, major sources, impacts on human health, and ongoing national initiatives. WHO estimates morbidity from air pollution WHO estimates morbidity from air pollution Through its new project, Estimating the Morbidity from Air Pollution and its Economic Costs (EMAPEC), the WHO is providing technical and advisory support for estimating the economic costs of air pollution morbidity – identifying key challenges and case studies. Air pollution FAQ Air pollution FAQ The Clean Air Day Science Group brought together over 50 renowned scientists from around the globe to bring you the most up-to-date answers on air pollution. Social cost metric for methane Social cost metric for methane CCAC Scientific Advisory Panel Chair Prof. Drew Shindell has authored a paper updating the social cost of methane (SC-CH4), to monetise the damages associated with the methane-ozone mechanism in the U.S. If included in overall SC-CH4 this would double the current social cost of methane. New aerosol assessment reinforces Africa assessment findings New aerosol assessment reinforces Africa assessment findings A study building on the results of the CCAC-UNEP Africa Assessment has reinforced that African policy choices can have a significant impact on climate – as aerosol reduction can significantly reduce summer drying. Closing the finance gapWhile methane is responsible for nearly half of net warming to date, finance for methane emissions abatement accounts for less than 2% of global climate finance. At the same time, data shows a consistent trend of less than 1% of aid spending allocated to tackling air pollution. CCAC partners are working together to develop new sources of finance for SLCP action at scale. Image Rachel Kyte Rachel Kyte Introducing our first SLCP Finance High Level Champion! Rachel Kyte – who previously served as World Bank's Vice President for Sustainable Development – has joined the CCAC as a High-Level Champion for SLCP Finance.Read our interview on SLCP financing with Rachel. OECD ENVIRONETThis year, the CCAC held two events with the OECD ENVIRONET – raising awareness on the importance of development agencies including SLCPs across their funding portfolios.Learn more SLCP Finance StrategyThe CCAC approved an SLCP Finance Strategy to work together with multilateral development banks and development agencies to build a finance ecosystem for SLCP action at scale.Find out more Secretariat This year the CCAC successfully implemented its most ambitious Work Plan & Budget to date and is on track to spend its US$25.6 million budget. Key governance decisions have also ensured the sustainability of CCAC activities, emphasising the need to scale up financing for SLCP reductions. Governance Previous Next Project funding Project funding In 2023, the CCAC launched 3 Calls for Proposals and is on track to spend $19 million in project funding to support mitigation requests and drive transformative sector action. Providing secretariat services to the Global Methane Pledge Providing secretariat services to the Global Methane Pledge As of September 2023, the CCAC Secretariat will support Global Methane Pledge (GMP) countries to deliver on methane commitments and keeping up momentum for action. Support to small island developing states Support to small island developing states The CCAC launched an action plan to increase engagement with and support to small island developing states (SIDS). Implementing the gender strategy Implementing the gender strategy The CCAC continued to advance its gender strategy, requiring a gender assessment for all project funding approved after January 2023. Youth strategy Youth strategy The CCAC approved a youth strategy for engaging young people in climate and clean air action as agents of positive change. Trust FundWe rely on the support and expertise of our partners to carry out our work. We wish to thank all partners that have contributed to the CCAC Trust Fund to deliver our 2030 Strategy. Canada Belgium Finland Germany Global Methane Hub Ireland Japan Luxembourg Monaco Netherlands Norway Sweden Switzerland United States
Latin America and the Caribbean Latin America and the Caribbean At the Ministerial Conference on Low Emissions Food Systems in Santiago, Chile, agriculture ministers from over 20 countries discussed efforts to reduce methane emissions in the sector, building on previous SICA collaboration.
Africa Africa At the Africa Climate Summit, leaders from across the continent came together to accelerate SLCP action, and a CCAC workshop identified common climate and clean air priorities across Francophone Africa.
Middle East and North Africa Middle East and North Africa West Asian countries recommended the establishment of a Regional Air Quality Network for West Asia to foster a coordinated approach for air quality management.
Better Air Quality Conference Better Air Quality Conference Organized by Clean Air Asia, along with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, BAQ 2023 looked at "Ambition to Action: Clean air for health and the climate.
The Imperative of Cutting Methane from Fossil Fuels The Imperative of Cutting Methane from Fossil Fuels Launched at MENA Climate Week, this CCAC-IEA report shows that without targeted action on methane, even with deep reductions in fossil fuel use, the increase in the global average surface temperature will likely exceed 1.6 °C by 2050.
Pollution Action Note Pollution Action Note The Clean Air Day Science Group launched the UNEP Pollution Action Note to display the state of air pollution, major sources, impacts on human health, and ongoing national initiatives.
WHO estimates morbidity from air pollution WHO estimates morbidity from air pollution Through its new project, Estimating the Morbidity from Air Pollution and its Economic Costs (EMAPEC), the WHO is providing technical and advisory support for estimating the economic costs of air pollution morbidity – identifying key challenges and case studies.
Air pollution FAQ Air pollution FAQ The Clean Air Day Science Group brought together over 50 renowned scientists from around the globe to bring you the most up-to-date answers on air pollution.
Social cost metric for methane Social cost metric for methane CCAC Scientific Advisory Panel Chair Prof. Drew Shindell has authored a paper updating the social cost of methane (SC-CH4), to monetise the damages associated with the methane-ozone mechanism in the U.S. If included in overall SC-CH4 this would double the current social cost of methane.
New aerosol assessment reinforces Africa assessment findings New aerosol assessment reinforces Africa assessment findings A study building on the results of the CCAC-UNEP Africa Assessment has reinforced that African policy choices can have a significant impact on climate – as aerosol reduction can significantly reduce summer drying.
Project funding Project funding In 2023, the CCAC launched 3 Calls for Proposals and is on track to spend $19 million in project funding to support mitigation requests and drive transformative sector action.
Providing secretariat services to the Global Methane Pledge Providing secretariat services to the Global Methane Pledge As of September 2023, the CCAC Secretariat will support Global Methane Pledge (GMP) countries to deliver on methane commitments and keeping up momentum for action.
Support to small island developing states Support to small island developing states The CCAC launched an action plan to increase engagement with and support to small island developing states (SIDS).
Implementing the gender strategy Implementing the gender strategy The CCAC continued to advance its gender strategy, requiring a gender assessment for all project funding approved after January 2023.
Youth strategy Youth strategy The CCAC approved a youth strategy for engaging young people in climate and clean air action as agents of positive change.