Maldives - Deliver trainings to increase integrated GHG, SLCP, and air pollutant mitigation action [MV-22-001]

Opening Date: 8 June 2022
Closing Date: 30 June 2022
Estimated project cost: US$ 40,000 – 50,000

 

Overview

The aim of this project is to support the Maldives’ Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology in building the required capacity for more thorough reporting to the UNFCCC and to ensure evidence-based decisions are made at the policy level. This will build on previous CCAC projects.

Expected Project Outcomes

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

Outcome Indicator Target

1. The Maldives’ government has increased capacity for SLCP action and an increased number of staff performing SLCP analysis

Number of government entities with a demonstrated improved capacity for SLCP action 1

Minimum required outputs

The project should deliver at a minimum: 

  • Training workshops on modelling software for short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) analysis (e.g. LEAP) and on the development of greenhouse gas emission and mitigation assessments. This will increase the number of trained staff able to report to UNFCCC, coordinate across agencies, identify solutions for SLCP mitigation, and provide a framework for investments into such solutions.

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: 
  

  • Are complete and submitted before the deadline 
  • Are submitted by a non-governmental organization (NGO), intergovernmental organization (IGO), or other not-for-profit entity 
  • Requested funding falls within the indicated cost range and the project duration is less than 24 months 
  • Budget criteria are met and spending caps on expenses are respected 

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 Application Form.  

The completed Application Form should be submitted to secretariat [at] ccacoalition.org before 30 June 2022.

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 by 22 July 2022 and to respond to follow-up questions about their application. 
  3. Shortlisted applicants will be informed of the final decision regarding their proposal by 31 August 2022. Successful applicants will be invited to develop a Project Implementation Plan and Detailed Budget in consultation with the CCAC Secretariat and relevant CCAC Partners.

Notes

More information regarding Maldives’s involvement as a CCAC Partner is available on their Partner Page.