Central African Republic - Deliver methane emission and mitigation assessments for the livestock sector [CF-22-003]

  • Opening Date: 6 December 2022

  • Closing Date: 31 January 2023

  • Estimated project cost: USD 100,000

Overview

This project responds to the request by the Central African Republic’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development for services to enhance methane mitigation in the livestock sector.

Expected project outcomes

Through the proposed outputs and activities, the project should achieve the following by its completion: 
  

  • The government endorses the mitigation assessment for the livestock sector 
  • The government has increased capacity in greenhouse gas emissions inventory development for the livestock sector 

Minimum required outputs

The project should deliver at a minimum:   

  • Defined data inputs, including a matrix of animal categories (farming systems per animal groups/ production systems) for the collection of data (on animal numbers and technical parameters) and computation of Tier 2 emissions    
  • A report on the data gaps and propose data acquisition protocols   
  • A climate change mitigation assessment for the livestock sector to identify the most effective methods to reduce methane and the co-benefits for health, and air pollution 
  • Training on developing the Tier 2 greenhouse gas inventory and applying IPCC Tier 2 methods and associated guidelines and tools 
  • A report on the climate change indicators, data collection and processing procedures, and recommendations on the organizations from which indicator data can be obtained for the agriculture sector   

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

  1. 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.  
  2. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to present their proposals in further detail and to respond to follow-up questions about their application. 
  3. Successful applicants will be invited to develop a Project Implementation Plan and Detailed Budget in consultation with the CCAC Secretariat and relevant CCAC Partners.
  4. Projects are expected to be launched in 2023. 

Notes

More information regarding Central African Republic's involvement as a CCAC Partner is available on their Partner Page.