We are pleased to announce that today the UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) programme has launched a new funding opportunity for climate strategy and clean energy projects in South Africa.
South Africa-UK PACT is inviting eligible organisations to submit proposals for innovative, capacity-building projects that support South Africa’s just transition ambitions. The deadline for applications is 23 October 2024, 17:00 SAST/ 15:00 UTC.
What are we looking for?
As a demand-led programme, the South Africa-UK PACT Country Fund aims to align its support with the Government of South Africa’s existing plans and policies. Through consultation with the Government of South Africa, UK PACT has identified key opportunities in:- climate strategy and policy; and
- clean energy.
The following projects have been identified for funding within this Call for Proposals:
- Project 1- Climate strategy and policy, supporting the DFFE: Updating the National Employment Vulnerability Assessment (NEVA) and developing a dynamic online platform;
- Project 2- Climate strategy and policy, supporting the PCC: Developing scenarios for climate-informed economic pathways through stakeholder dialogues (Translating and socialising outputs from detailed modelling of net zero CO2 emission pathways for South Africa, previously funded by UK PACT);
- Project 3- Clean energy, supporting eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality: Conducting a comprehensive feasibility study for an integrated waste to energy complex in eThekwini.
Who can apply?
We invite all organisations with relevant experience in delivering technical assistance and capacity-building projects in the climate strategy and clean energy sectors to register. This could be think-tanks, consultancies, academic institutions, community organisations, NGOs, professional associations, or any similar organisations that have the knowledge, skills and experience to deliver an eligible project.
Proposals led by private sector entities are now welcomed for UK PACT (a change from 2023), however, conditions apply. Government agencies and Government departments are not eligible to receive UK PACT funding.
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