1. （公財）地球環境センター（GEC） Global Environment Centre Foundation
GCF案件形成と
そのためのカントリープログラムの位置づけ
MOEJ/GEC Support Programme for GCF Project Development and Consideration for Country Programme
「GCFプロジェクト形成促進セミナー」
（2018/03/09）
（公財）地球環境センター（GEC）
Global Environment Centre Foundation

2. Background of GCF Project Development Programme
Each country has developed its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to achieve the goals set in the Paris Agreement, and now is the time for the implementation.
UNFCCC has established the Technology Mechanism (CTCN/TEC) as well as the Financial Mechanism (GCF/GEF) at COP16, and these mechanisms are also to serve the Paris Agreement.
While these support mechanisms are in place, there are still some challenges in developing countries to develop projects to be implemented.
The Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) has launched a support programme to build capacity for developing countries’ partners in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance access to those mechanisms.
NDCs / Needs / Priorities
MOEJ / GEC
support
CTCN
GCF
Project Implementation
Achieving
Paris Agreement

3. Involving NDA through project development process
Expected outcomes through the programme
Before
After
GCF
GCF
Project development aligned with the NDC and national needs/plans
Enhanced country ownership
-> (Hopefully) Higher possibility of approval by the GCF Board
・In line with the NDC and National Priority?
・Has the proponent closely consulted with NDA?
・Can we really issue the No objection letter (NOL)?
Finance
Finance
Host Country
Host Country
Japan
NDA
NDA
Support
MOEJ/GEC
NOL
NOL
Involving NDA through project development process
Support
Funding Proposal
Funding Proposal
Accredited Entity
Accredited Entity
Project Development
Private Entity
Technology
Technology
Projects
Projects

4. Activities under the support programme
Identification of needs and seeds
Needs research (desktop): 18 countries in the Asia-Pacific region;
Needs research (interview): 6 countries out of the 18 above;
Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka
Seeds research (interview): Around 30 private companies;
Matchmaking: Identifying project ideas based on the needs and seeds.
Preparation of GCF projects in consultation with key stakeholders
Consulted with NDAs:
identified technology seeds, and
shortlisted the project ideas for further elaboration;
Consulted with potential AEs and other relevant stakeholders;
Developed 3 draft GCF concept notes;
Receiving feedbacks from key stakeholders including NDAs and AEs.

5. Activities under the support programme (cont’d)
Preparation of GCF projects in consultation with key stakeholders
Reporting Workshop : held on 13 Feb. 2018, in Bangkok, Thailand
Help desk for private sector to access to GCF
Opened a page under the MOEJ website to promote GCF
Country
Project under development
Thailand
Mineral carbon capture and utilisation for cement sector
Myanmar
Integrated waste management including establishment of waste-to-energy power plant
Sri Lanka
Green Administrative City

6. Country Programmes
Country Programme, prepared by each host country, indicates prioritized sectors and/or projects for GCF application, in order to ensure the country ownership.
Country Programme are developed along with the existing policy documents, such as NDC, NAP, national climate change strategy/programme, TNA, etc.
When developing a GCF project, proponents should consider how the project can address the priority set in the country programme.
Not many developing countries have completed their country programme yet.

7. Example of Thailand Introduction
National Context and Climate Change Response
National Context
National Climate Response
Roles and Contributions of Key Stakeholders
Measures Required for Financial Support in Climate Change
Climate Change Adaptation
Creating an Enabling Environment
Climate Change Adaptation Priority Areas
Climate Change Mitigation
GHG Information Management
GHG Reduction Policy and MRV System Development
Tools and Instruments for Climate Change Mitigation Deployments
Awareness Raising and Capacity Building on Climate Change Mitigation
Private Sector Engagement in Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation Priority Areas
Energy
Transportation
Energy Consumption in Buildings and Construction
Industry
Waste Management
Agriculture
Forestry
Urban Planning
Example of Thailand

8. Source：”How Country Programming can trigger a paradigm shift in GCF projects” (Presentation by ONEP, at Workshop on Understanding Paradigm Shifts: Japan’s efforts on developing countries’ accelerating access to the GCF (13 Feb. 2018, Bangkok)

9. Source：”How Country Programming can trigger a paradigm shift in GCF projects” (Presentation by ONEP, at Workshop on Understanding Paradigm Shifts: Japan’s efforts on developing countries’ accelerating access to the GCF (13 Feb. 2018, Bangkok)

10. Source：”How Country Programming can trigger a paradigm shift in GCF projects” (Presentation by ONEP, at Workshop on Understanding Paradigm Shifts: Japan’s efforts on developing countries’ accelerating access to the GCF (13 Feb. 2018, Bangkok)

11. Source：”How Country Programming can trigger a paradigm shift in GCF projects” (Presentation by ONEP, at Workshop on Understanding Paradigm Shifts: Japan’s efforts on developing countries’ accelerating access to the GCF (13 Feb. 2018, Bangkok)

12. Source：”How Country Programming can trigger a paradigm shift in GCF projects” (Presentation by ONEP, at Workshop on Understanding Paradigm Shifts: Japan’s efforts on developing countries’ accelerating access to the GCF (13 Feb. 2018, Bangkok)

13. Source：”How Country Programming can trigger a paradigm shift in GCF projects” (Presentation by ONEP, at Workshop on Understanding Paradigm Shifts: Japan’s efforts on developing countries’ accelerating access to the GCF (13 Feb. 2018, Bangkok)

14. Source：”How Country Programming can trigger a paradigm shift in GCF projects” (Presentation by ONEP, at Workshop on Understanding Paradigm Shifts: Japan’s efforts on developing countries’ accelerating access to the GCF (13 Feb. 2018, Bangkok)

15. Conclusions
Alignment with Country Programme and other relevant policy documents (including NDC) is essential.
 Country Programmes are under development in most of developing countries through readiness support.
Early consultation with NDA is important. In addition, other relevant line ministries should be involved in the GCF project development process.
Development of “Concept Note” is optional, but it is highly useful (for sharing information with and receiving feedbacks from AEs and/or NDAs + line ministries)
International AEs have already developed their own projects through internal processes. Starting new cooperation may take time years?
When cooperating with the international AEs, projects should be closely aligned with AE’s existing pipeline and their operation programme/plan/strategy for each developing country.
We identified DAEs (Direct Access Entities) in developing countries could be one of the effective ways, even before their official accreditation. In such case, the cooperation can contribute to building the capacity of the potential DAEs.
When developing funding proposals (concept notes), it should clearly explain the rationale for the needs of GCF’s support such as “why GCF?”, “why grant/loan?” and “why this amount of finance?” to “convince” the GCF.

16. Contacts Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)
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[Tokyo Office]
4th Floor, Hongo Ozeki Bldg., Hongo Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo , JAPAN
Mr. Takahiro Murayama
Tel: +81-(0)
[Osaka Headquarters]
2-110 Ryokuchi-koen, Tsurumi-ku, Osaka, , JAPAN
Mr. Tomoya Motoda
Tel: +81-(0)