Background
Uganda is actively addressing the impacts of climate change, but the challenge of developing bankable project proposals to access climate finance through UNFCCC mechanisms hinders the effective execution of adaptation and mitigation strategies. To promote the implementation of climate technologies in Eastern Uganda, as outlined in the Technology Action Plan (TAP), a project proposal targeting the Green Climate Fund (GCF) is essential. This effort requires close collaboration with key national stakeholders, including the Ministry of Water and Environment, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (as the GCF national direct access accredited entity), and local community organizations.
The initiative will involve technical assistance over a twelve-month period, featuring two stakeholder consultation workshops to develop a comprehensive project proposal. This proposal aims to secure financing for critical climate technologies in Uganda. The project is dedicated to working alongside national stakeholders, leveraging their expertise to facilitate the adoption of climate technologies and promote rural development in Eastern Uganda. This effort aligns with Uganda's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
CTCN Support
The primary objective of this technical assistance is to develop a detailed and fundable project proposal for the Green Climate Fund. This proposal aims to secure the necessary funding to implement climate-resilient technologies in Eastern Uganda, as outlined in the national Technology Action Plan (TAP). The focus is on ensuring the proposal meets funding criteria and effectively supports the deployment of essential technologies to mitigate and adapt to the region's climate change impacts.
Expected outcome
The project aims to enhance the capacity of key stakeholders to leverage their expertise in developing suitable and fundable project proposals for the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This will help secure financing for the nationwide deployment of climate technologies. Additionally, the project seeks to deepen stakeholders' understanding of climate technology financing mechanisms under the UNFCCC, thereby facilitating the acquisition of climate finance for future mitigation and adaptation initiatives.