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UKPACT IV: Scaling up rural electrification via capacity building to public and private actors The Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (Minenergia) and GGGI have been collaborating since 2016 to increase the sustainability and resilience of Colombia’s energy generation capacity.

GGGI is working closely with MME on multiple renewable energy initiatives, including private investment rural electrification projects, which have already led to investment commitments exceeding USD 386,022,310, providing sustainable and affordable energy to an excess of 30,000 citizens. Some highlights of this collaboration include (but not only):

- Design of community energy solutions in the Afro-Colombia communities of La Plata, La Sierpe, Magaña and Miramar, benefitting 185 indigenous households;

- Design of 12.3MWp PV system providing reliable and affordable energy to the city of Inirida’s 30,000 inhabitants;

- The development and launch of the virtual course “Formulation and structuring of rural electrification projects with renewable energy"

- Establishment of Colombia’s first Energy Fund (FENOGE) in 2017; and, more recently, operationalization of Colombia’s new Renewable Energy Fund (FONENERGIA), leading the development of the fund’s Operations Manual;

- Establishment of a subnational working group convening target sub-national entities to discuss rural electrification needs, barriers, and opportunities.

A new phase of support was approved for 2023-2024, to continue assistance in similar areas of intervention, supporting sub-national entities to structure renewable energy rural electrification projects to increase rural community access to electricity and promote social development and economic growth. The project will also continue to support reducing rural electrification dependence on public funding through technical assistance to the private sector to develop replicable business models and bring selected projects to bankability and financial close. The project extension supports the Colombian government in developing the current regulatory framework to support the energy transition policy by establishing a favorable and encouraging environment for promoting the investments into rural electrification projects; complements the previous phases by acting in the ending of public and private project cycles, facilitating that the Government of Colombia and/or private investors have the financing tools/funding and make the necessary budgetary allocation to implement (i.e., Bahía Málaga, Puerto Caicedo, Remolino del Caguán, Miraflores, Taraira, Cumaribo, among others); improves and expands the results from the previous phases by moving from the isolated identification, structuring, and development of innovative rural electrification business plans to their replication and integration into a master plan for Energy communities under the direction of Minenergia and the IPSE; and secures previous results by integrating projects that have been already structured and support them to achieve financial closure.
Readiness Support for the Development of the Vanuatu National Green Energy Fund To contribute to the country’s energy access and sustainability targets the Government of Vanuatu approved the establishment of the National Green Energy Fund (NGEF) through a decision by the Council of Ministers in 2016. GCF Readiness Program will allow NGCF to finalize required feasibility studies with an aim to enable an informed decision by the government regarding the NGEF strategy and implementation priorities. Vanuatu has more than 60 inhabited islands and is extremely vulnerable to climate change but has only 9% electrification in off-grid areas (outside of urban concession areas). The country has a USD 20 million financing gap to achieve national energy access targets has been identified (National Energy Roadmap, 2016). At the same time under the sustainable energy objective, a target of 100% renewable energy in the electricity sector has been set for the year 2030 (Nationally Determined Contributions, 2015). Inform the strategy and implementation planning of National Green Energy Fund (NGEF) by identifying potential opportunities – both short term and long term. Support the design and operationalization NGEF
Green City Capacity Development GGGI Cambodia has supported government and city authorities in Cambodia in developing a “Sustainable City Plan for Phnom Penh” (approved) and a “Sustainable City Strategic Plan for Secondary Cities” (in the final stages of approval). The Plans propose a holistic concept of green urban economic growth, social inclusion and resilience – addressing a broad range of urban issues including energy, transport, building and public space, solid waste, drainage and wastewater. 
GGGI Cambodia will support implementation of these plans through different means: 
Policy and investment advice on sanitation, waste management, energy efficiency and waste to energy (see the other KH PINs and project ideas, core and earmarked) in line with the sustainable city plans. 
Capacity Development support to enable cities to take forward the implementation of sustainable city plans independently. 
One of the main challenges raised by the government counterparts is the lack of knowledge and capacity of government officials, particularly city officials, on green growth and green city development, planning and implementation; thereby, causing difficulty for the plans to be implemented effectively and efficiently. The project objective is to improve knowledge and enhance the capacity of municipal officials of Phnom Penh and the seven targeted secondary cities to undertake green city development and implementation and promote green city investment projects development. This project is aligned with IO3. Improved multi-directional knowledge sharing and learning to empower local and external agents necessary to drive green growth processes in partner governments.
Facilitating adoption of sustainable public transport services for low-carbon city development The project aims to improve public mobility in Sri Lanka though facilitating the adoption of sustainable public transport services by introducing electric buses and intelligent transport system (Bus Information and Management System (BIMS) and Public Bicycle Support System (PBSS). The project has 3 components: (1) Technical preparation for sustainable public transport services; (2) Development of enabling environment; and (3) Preparation of investment proposals. The project aims to improve public mobility in Sri Lanka though facilitating the adoption of sustainable public transport services by introducing electric buses and intelligent transport system (Bus Information and Management System (BIMS) and Public Bicycle Support System (PBSS). The project has 3 components: (1) Technical preparation for sustainable public transport services; (2) Development of enabling environment; and (3) Preparation of investment proposals.
Creation of a Transitional Climate Finance Unit (TCFU) and the COP26 Taskforceat at MoFPED As part of the GCF Phase 2 proposal we included one activity focussed on the creation of a climate finance unit at the Ministry - upon their request. FCDO has offered to take on these costs instead, or part of the costs - as the GCF Approval is still months away, and they are a big supporter of this Unit as the MoFPED should increase its focus and coordination of CF.
Bataan 50MW Solar Farm Project The development of the project is envisaged under the vision of the Provincial Government of Bataan, who is pushing the agenda of “carbon neutral Bataan”. Based on the leadership level discussion between the two organizations, Provincial Government of Bataan shared their interest with GGGI to put up land as an equity for the development of up to 50 MW solar PV plant. With booming economic outlook in Bataan there is a certain surge of energy demand and thus power generation is a flourishing industry in Bataan, where power plants are operational and some in the construction stage both in Limay and Mariveles. However, these power plants are largely using coal and other fossil fuel sources.  
GGGI’s intervention is to demonstrate the government interest in renewable energy transition, mobilize the in-country support from various national agencies, and shall attract private sector to engage with the market and submit concrete investment plans for solar PV deployment in Bataan. This project is aligned with IO2. Increased green growth investment flows which enable partner governments to implement green growth policies.
Capacity Building Program for Inclusive Green Economy for Government Officials in East Africa The Capacity Building training for government officials from East Africa is a pilot program on Inclusive Green Economy implemented by the University of Gothenburg and Gothenburg Center for Environment and Sustainability (GMV) at Chalmers University of Technology through a funding from the Swedish Institute (SI). GGGI Rwanda will be the national implementation partner that will provide both technical and administrative support to deliver the program.

The goal of the program is to strengthen national capacity to create an Inclusive Green Economy (IGE), which is one of the prerequisites for achieving Agenda 2030. The program covers all the themes of Agenda 2030, with focus on Goal 8: Decent working conditions and economic growth. The main objective of the program is to strengthen low-income countries' capacity for transformation to an inclusive green economy through increased knowledge and application of economic policy instruments, organizational change, and the building of national systems and transparent institutions.

The program is an advanced training with direct applicability for the participants daily work. It includes some theoretical training within IGE, practical exercises, study visits, project development and support for implementing own change work. The focus is on the use of economic instruments such as environmental taxes, pollution fees, subsidies or subsidy reduction, trading systems and other types of financial incentives for societal development in line with Agenda 2030. At the end of the program, the participants will get greater understanding, knowledge and ability to critically review and analyze current economic policies and conditions and identify opportunities for a transitioning towards a green economy. This will strengthen their role as change agents within their organization.

Participants will specifically leave the training with these expected results:

·       Acquire or strengthen their ability and interest to drive development work within the IEG area and real application of economic instruments in policies, plans and/or programs;

·       Take back to their ministries or relevant sectoral agencies, a clear role in developing IGE policy, plans or programs, as strategic planners or decision makers, with the skills sets to carry out an evidence based decision-making process/role in their organization;

·       Become a champion with a mandate that provides the opportunity to drive change in their work;

·       Be provided with a certificate of participation at the end of the training;
Catalyzing the Solar Home Systems (SHS) market to benefit low-income, urban households in two secondary cities of Mbarara and Gulu Access to affordable, reliable and clean energy is a fundamental
requirement for poverty reduction and sustainable development.
In Uganda, the electrification of households offers tremendous
opportunities for micro-small businesses to contribute to inclusive
growth, employment and the development of local markets. This
project targets households and micro-small enterprises in lowincome,
urban households in the secondary cities and seeks to
increase the market penetration of solar home systems by designing
appropriate solution(s), like financial mechanisms to increase
domestic currency lending, relevant trainings (technical/financial) to
SHS market players, capacity development events and workshops for/
with government stakeholders among others. To support localization of Nepal’s NDC at municipal level by assessing and identifying green growth policies and projects
Solar Systems for Rural Health Facilities in Papua New Guinea Outcome: Enhanced quality health services provided to communities in rural areas through utilizing freely available solar energy.  

Output 1: Pre-feasibility study delivered This project idea aims at conducting pre-feasibility studies at selected sites as sample cases (at least 5 sites) to investigate and design off-grid, low maintenance, and viable solar power systems for up to 500 rural health facilities in PNG and to design a project to electrify the health care centers using solar power. As part of project scope, the ultimate goal is to identify and establish the most appropriate sustainable and reliable business model to mobilize the total estimated investment potential of USD 75M.
UNEP DTU NDC Action project in Vietnam The UNEP DTU Partnership (UDP), in collaboration with UNEP, has launched a new project ‘NDC Action – Facilitating implementation of climate-resilient and low-carbon development aligned with national and global goals’, funded by the International Climate Initiative. The overall aim of the project is to support countries in translating their nationally determined contribution (NDC) into a portfolio of policies and programmes, ready for financing and implementation, in two priority sectors selected by each country. The engagement of financial institutions for the development of climate-friendly investment plans is hereby one of the key elements of the project. The objective of the study is to help design the NDC Action project in Vietnam by providing background information and analysis on the following: (i) Establishment and/or strengthening of a multi-stakeholder consultation mechanism and process (ii) Selection of two priority sectors for implementing the project support (iii) Identification of relevant national technical institutions to provide technical assistance for two priority sectors.
Large Scale Commercial Agriculture Strategy GGGI has to date supported the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) with its National Agriculture Investment Framework (NAIF) policy framework. NAIF and the associated Agribusiness Strategy (AS) are intended to support the growth and transformation of Ethiopia’s agriculture sector: to one of commercial status and improve the role of the private sector in its development. The NAIF reflects the Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy by, for instance, promoting environmental ends; namely, “resilience to climate change and sustainable use of natural resources, including terrestrial ecosystems, sustainable forest management, combating desertification, as well as halting and reversing land degradation and biodiversity losses.” This project is aligned with IO1. Strengthened national, sub-national and local green growth planning, financing, and institutional frameworks. The overall objective of this project is to define and develop a strategy, inclusive of climate resilient investment incentives, environmental sustainability and effective gender mainstreaming, that transforms Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, validate the strategy via consultation with public and private sector stakeholders and create a platform for the management and implementation of NAIF and the AS.
NDCP Indonesia G20 Sustainable Recovery Recommendations The Project is part of a larger support program requested by Indonesia MOEF to NDC Partnerships. This project focuses on supporting activity 1.1.1 to develop a comprehensive analysis of the impacts and advancements on the NDC implementation and achievements during the sustainable recovery period - i.e., during the implementation of the recovery pans - across all the G2O countries. The analysis aims to enhance the understanding of how a sustainable recovery can strengthen and accelerate the socio-economic and environmental development of the G20 economies – in alignment with the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It will provide an overview of the progress achieved on mitigation, adaptation, and social development indicators since the implementation of COVID-19 recovery plans in the G20 countries. Simultaneously, it seeks to provide actionable policy recommendations on using sustainable recovery to build towards the long-term low GHG emissions development strategies (LTS) of the G20 countries. Develop a research report to inform G20 members on how to upscale their recovery efforts to continue to pursue a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive recovery from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Support NDA Engagement with Stakeholders, DAE Accreditation, and Enhance CNs Support NDA's Engagement with Stakeholders, Accreditation of National Entity, and Enhancement of Concept Notes in Jordan
Green Climate Fund Readiness Support to Strengthen Engagement and Direct Access This proposal mainly aims to support the country?s first Direct Access Entity (DAE), Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), in its post-accreditation activities to strengthen and build the capacity of the LBP to be an effective DAE that will facilitate access to climate finance for climate change adaptation and mitigation projects coming from the national and local government agencies, business enterprises, communities, as well as civil society organizations, in collaboration with the National Designated Authority (NDA) to the GCF. This proposal also intends to support the accreditation of other nominated DAEs such as the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE) as well as potential DAEs in their accreditation process, by assessing the capacity gaps for their accreditation and providing necessary guidance throughout the accreditation process.
Green Rehabilitation Investment Project for Karakalpakstan Republic to address impacts of the Aral Sea Crisis The "Green Rehabilitation Investment Project for Karakalpakstan Republic to address impacts of the Aral Sea Crisis" (Aral Sea GRIP) project has a overal budget of $5.9m (USD5.6m from KOICA, with 0.3m in GGGI co-financing).

This project has a 3 year timeframe (July 2021-June 2024). This project aims to support green rehabilitation of the Autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan to support recovery from the Aral Sea ecological crisis taking into account the additional impacts on livelihoods and food security from climate change.

Project implementation is led by GGGI, in collaboration with the Korean NGOs implementation partners Human Asia and Green Asia Network, in close coordination with key government counterparts, including the State Committee for Ecology and Environment Protection (SCEEP), the Karakalpakstan Council of Ministers, and additional technical ministries to be confirmed. The project aims to address the impacts of the Aral Sea ecological crisis and establish viable measures to pursue disaster resilient sustainable livelihood for communities of the most disaster afflicted districts.

The main objective of the Project is to contribute to enabling the recovery and building the resilience of selected communities in the selected districts of Karakalpakstan (Kegeyli, Bozataw, Chimbay, Karauzyak) through achievement of the following outcomes:

Outcome 1: Aral Sea Development Program adopted for and enacted in Karakalpakstan.

Outcome 2: Dehkan and private farmers (fermers) have increased resilience to climate and Aral Sea disaster risks,

Outcome 3: Local entrepreneurs of Karakalpakstan are equipped with climate resilient agri-business models,

Outcome 4: Successful climate resilient agri-MSMEs and farmers across Karakalpakstan have improved access to finance from commercial banks and government green financing.
NAP Readiness and Preparatory Support for Building Flood Resilience Capacities in Rwanda The activities outlined in this project are aligned with and in response to critical needs highlighted by the Government of Rwanda (GoR)’s Assessment of Climate Change Vulnerability in Rwanda (2019) and National Rainwater Harvesting Strategy (2016). Both lack of integrated management, coordination between institutions is poor and fragmented, and monitoring and evaluation of intervention is inadequate.1 The proposed activities aim to bridge the gap between various entities responsible for the planning and prevention of landslides and flooding including the Ministry of Infrastructure, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management, Meteo Rwanda, and sub-national entities including the City of Kigali. The project will substantially strengthen the coordination required for planning and collaboration in preparation for the projected increase in severity and frequency of landslides and flooding and their impact on the rapidly urbanizing centers in Rwanda. These areas of intervention have been developed in a consultative process led by the GoR and validated in collaboration with stakeholders at both the national and sub-national level. This National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Readiness project aims to enhance Rwanda’s capacity to respond to climate change in high-risk zones by implementing a NAP for integrated flood and landslide management in urban areas. This will be done by 1) developing the capacity of the National Designated Authority (NDA) and related institutions and, 2) strengthening coordination with relevant stakeholders to plan and respond to the most urgent needs for mitigating climate-induced risks and hazards.
Supporting Energy Transition Mechanism in Indonesia (SETM) - KGNDF Project Supporting Energy Transition Mechanism in Indonesia (SETM) - KGNDF Project
National Air Quality Strategy - UAE In 2020, GGGI will work with MOCCAE to develop a National Air Quality Strategy in close coordination with the concerned local authorities, federal entities and private sector that will promote improved and effective monitoring, mitigation, and management of air quality covering the four focus areas, outdoor air pollution, indoor air pollution, noise, and odor.

With a clear aim of improving air quality, the project fits well with goals under GGGI SO4 (improved air quality). Strategically, the project is one of the focus areas under the UAE CPF 2017-2022 Strategic Outcome 1: "Improved implementation of the UAE Green Agenda 2030 results in the achievement of national green growth objectives". 

The delivery of National Air Quality Strategy is expected to contribute to improved national and local policies on air quality monitoring, mitigation, and management, which will bring about concrete and well-targeted actions toward better management of air pollution and its health, socioeconomic, and environmental impacts. In the long term, these efforts will contribute to the transition toward a greener and more sustainable development pathway through enhanced air quality and its positive impacts on public health and well-being, environment, and the economy. The project aims to develop a National Air Quality Strategy, which will map out the country's strategic priorities on air quality, focusing on those three main pillars: monitoring, mitigation, and management.