British Embassy Dakar is calling for applications for projects related to the UK’s priorities as part of the climate change agenda and host of COP26 in 2021.

The British Embassy in Dakar is seeking applications for projects related to the UK’s priorities as part of its Presidency of the Conference of Parties on Climate Change and host of the COP26 summit in November 2021, among which deal with:

• clean growth: focus on renewable energy; tackling emissions; clean growth in sectors such as power, transport and industry
• green finance: the green transformation of the financial sector
• nature-based solutions: mitigate climate change and biodiversity loss; restoration of natural habitats and ecosystems
• adaptation and resilience: helping communities to prepare for natural disasters
• youth and civil society engagement in environmental social action
• supporting efforts to raise public awareness about climate change and its socio-economic impact

Funding Information

• proposals and their budgets should be in GBP
• maximum budget limit: £8,000
• project proposals must have a clear purpose supported by achievable and measurable outputs (e.g. events and reports) and outcomes (i.e. what the project aims to help address through its activity)
• project proposals should demonstrate that the staffing level is appropriate to the aim of the project and that the staff have relevant expertise and experience in the field

Criteria

Bids will be assessed by the British Embassy Projects Board against the following criteria:

• alignment with the above-mentioned thematic priorities and outcomes
• covering of the issues & proposed methodology
• outcomes are achievable within the funding period
• project design includes clear monitoring and evaluation procedures
• activity design that includes risk and financial accountability procedures
• the organization’s safeguarding policies ensure protection of beneficiaries
• overall value for money

For more information, visit British Embassy Dakar.