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The Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator supports participating countries in translating political commitments into practical, high-impact action to reduce methane, black carbon, hydrofluorocarbons, and other short-lived climate pollutants. 

This FAQ provides general guidance for applicants preparing proposals under the Accelerator call. Applicants should also consult the official call document, application form and country-specific priorities. 

1. What are the possible models for embedding the national team?

The Accelerator is inspired by the successful model of the National Ozone Units established under the Montreal Protocol, which have demonstrated the value of dedicated national teams in coordinating implementation across government. 

The exact institutional arrangement is flexible and will be tailored to each country's context. For example, the team may: 

  • be embedded directly within the lead ministry and another relevant government institutions;  

  • be contracted by the CCAC Secretariat in close coordination with the government under a consultant modality, to be embedded in the government;  

  • be hosted or managed through a  third-party entity, a UN agency with local presence or a local non-governmental organization working with the government; or  

  • follow another institutional model that best supports national priorities and government systems.  

The CCAC Secretariat will work closely with each selected country to identify the most appropriate arrangement, ensuring the team is fully integrated into government decision-making and able to support the coordination of action across sectors. 

2. Who should sign the letter to apply for the Accelerator?

Ideally, the letter should be signed by a national government minister to send a strong political signal. While ministerial-level signatures are encouraged, they are not mandatory. The higher the level of the signatory, the stronger the political signal of national commitment that the application conveys, which can help demonstrate the anchoring of the proposed work in government priorities. 

3. When will the selection results be announced?

Countries selected for this round of funding will be officially announced at COP31 in November 2026. 

Because the Accelerator is designed to move quickly from selection to implementation, countries that submit complete applications and engage promptly with the CCAC Secretariat may begin preparatory discussions and concept development before the public announcement, allowing implementation to commence as rapidly as possible. 

 

4. If our country is not selected, what other opportunities are available?

All letters of application will be retained by the CCAC Secretariat and provided they meet the selection criteria, as noted in the invitation, will be shared with donors in the interests of securing additional funding. The CCAC Secretariat will retain all letters of application that meet the selection criteria as well for Accelerator invitations.  

More broadly, CCAC support is not limited to the Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator. As a country-driven and voluntary partnership, the Coalition offers a wide range of technical assistance, capacity-building, and knowledge-sharing opportunities. Where urgent needs arise, countries may also be considered for Targeted Expert Assistance (TEA) or other CCAC support mechanisms, subject to eligibility and the availability of resources. 

Countries that are not selected for the Accelerator are therefore encouraged to remain actively engaged with the Coalition and continue identifying opportunities for collaboration. This includes participating in CCAC platforms and events such as the CCAC Annual Meeting, regional meetings, the Air Quality Management Exchange (AQMx), and the Coalition's sectoral Hubs. These platforms provide opportunities for peer learning, technical exchange, networking, and capacity building, while helping countries advance action on super pollutants and prepare for future collaboration with the Coalition.