Benin - Developing a national organic waste management and mitigation assessment [BJ-22-001] Share SHARE Facebook share Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email Breadcrumb Home Benin - Developing a National Organic Waste Management and Mitigation Assessment [BJ-22-001] Opening Date: 6 December 2022 Closing Date: 31 January 2023 Estimated project cost: USD 50,000 Overview This project responds to a request by the Ministry of Environment of Benin to deliver a national organic waste management and mitigation assessment. Expected project outcomes Through the proposed outputs and activities, the project should achieve the following by its completion: Benin’s government has increased capacity to account for methane from the waste sector Benin endorses the recommended measures to mitigate methane from the waste sector, particularly from organic waste Minimum required outputs The project should deliver at a minimum: A review of the current policies, laws and programs related to organic waste management at the different levels, city, state, and country. An assessment of the organic waste management sector of Benin, including understanding methane and SLCP emissions, which would include Data collection of current practices on organic waste, including existing organic waste treatment facilities Calculation of baseline of emissions Identification of methane mitigation measures for the organic waste sector based on the assessment An organic waste management roadmap, which includes: Quantification of the potential SLCP emissions reductions by implementing the organic waste methane mitigation measures Evaluation of the costs to implement the roadmap, including recommendations of economic instruments and funding opportunities to implement the roadmap Guidance document on how to communicate the organic waste management roadmap with the public and relevant stakeholders Applicants are encouraged to propose additional outputs as needed to ensure the expected project outcomes are achieved. Eligibility requirements To be eligible for consideration, project proposals must meet the following requirements: The application form is complete and submitted before the deadline All applicants are registered as a nonprofit organisation, non-governmental organization (NGO), or intergovernmental organization (IGO) and able to prove their status All minimum required outputs are included in project plan The amount of funding requested falls within the indicated budget range Spending caps on 'incidental procurement' expenses are respected (see guidance document above) The project duration is less than 24 months How to apply Eligible applicants are invited to apply before the deadline by downloading the Application Form. It is recommended that applicants review the Guidance for Applicants prior to completing the form. Proposals will be evaluated against the following criteria: Quality: the clarity of the proposed outputs and activities and the extent to which they will deliver the expected outcomes Experience: evidence of the project team’s understanding of the national planning process and short-lived climate pollutants, and their ability to deliver the proposed project Value for money: the level of funding requested for project delivery Alignment: how well the proposal demonstrates its contribution to the CCAC 2030 Strategy and National Planning, Policy, and Implementation Engagement Strategy Evaluation 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. Projects are expected to be launched in 2023. Notes More information regarding Benin's involvement as a CCAC Partner is available on their Partner Page.