Ahead of COP27 in November 2022, the UN system and the incoming Egyptian Presidency of COP27 will leverage its convening power, network of experts and influencers at regional levels and organize a series of five regional forums on climate projects bringing together key stakeholders from public and private sectors, to unlock finance for investment-ready climate programmes and projects in Member States. The events:
Towards COP27: Regional Forums on Climate Projects to Accelerate Climate Action and Advance the SDGs will be held in coordination and collaboration with the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions (HLCs).
With a focus on SDGs 13 and 17 as vehicles for change, the five regional forums aim to take a holistic approach towards financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the new global environment.
The three co-hosts of the Regional Forums will be:
Objectives of the Regional Forums
Background
Finance for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) is a critical focus area of the High-Level Champions towards COP27 and essential for accelerating the Race to Zero, Race to Resilience and for breakthroughs in key sectors.
Many stakeholders including finance actors are already active on this topic, with decades of experience in challenges and solutions. The Champions’ role is to build on these efforts to catalyse action in the private sector to: accelerate investments in climate solutions and breakthroughs, with a focus on project pipelines, reinforcing breakthroughs, tangible implementation and near-term action.
For more information on the rationale for the Champions’ prioritising this topic and key objectives please click here.
Supporting partner role
4a. Title of role, duration and location: HLC Supporting Partner. This would be for the duration of at least six months towards COP27. The work could be undertaken in-person and virtually, accommodating Egypt, UK and US East Coast time zones.
4b. Nature of the supporting partner role: Specifically, we are seeking external partners able to assist in project collation and signposting, and in strategic convenings including design, securing venues, roundtable facilitation and relevant communication. Please see below for more information.
4c. Project collation and signposting: This will include:
4d. Strategic convenings and communication: This will include:
Additional information:
The Proposed Calendar will be finalized through coordinating with the focal points within the five UN Regional Commissions all to be completed in advance of September:
(1) Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) region (ECLAC): potentially during Latin American Climate Week, Santo Domingo, 18th-22nd July 2022).
(2) Asia-Pacific region (ESCAP): 25th August, potentially with the AP Business Forum (August 26th)
(3) Africa region (potentially during Africa Climate Week, Gabon, 29th August to 2nd September)
(4) Western Asia (ESCWA): to be confirmed
(5) Europe (ECE or UNECE): to be confirmed
Country NDCs with visibility on priority sectors, sector needs and project ideas; ○ Clarity on private finance role in these for project scoping opportunities;
Financial institutions’ guidance/perspective on country approaches, platforms and innovative financing solutions; and
Practical next steps by participants including private finance, DFIs and philanthropists, focusing on target sector (s).
Target participants would include:
The Egyptian Presidency of COP 27 and the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions will be coordinating with the focal points within the five UN Regional Commissions to finalize organizational and logistical details.
5.Selection criteria
This will include:
Please provide a concise and clear proposal including a two-page summary, one-page budget and supporting information attached. This information should seek to cover:
5.1. Your organisation, name address and contact points.
5.2 Type of organisation and main activity.
5.3 Relevant experience and expertise in:
5.4 Budget
Pro bono offers will be preferentially considered. The Climate Champions Team does not receive any core funding but rely on generous support from over 40 organisations and philanthropic donors
Please indicate budget amounts per region, or service offered, as we anticipate we may choose to work with multiple partners in different regions or on different parts of the project.
5.5 Timing:
Partners must be ready to begin work immediately – and continue at least through to the end of the year. General timeline for events:
Click here to view the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we would recommend applying early.
The deadline for submitting complete applications is 9pm GMT on 24 June 2022
For any queries, please contact tarirobure@climatechampions.team
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