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This prospectus is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) issued by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) on behalf of Kenya's Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources (MEMR). It seeks partners to implement an Action Plan based on the National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS), consisting of eight core subcomponents and a proposed coordination component.

The Government of Kenya, supported by international partners including CDKN, DFID, and AFD, is developing a comprehensive Climate Change Action Plan consisting of eight primary subcomponents and a proposed ninth coordination subcomponent. The eight core subcomponents cover low-carbon development pathways, policy and regulatory frameworks, national adaptation planning, Nationally Appropriate Mitigations Actions (NAMAs) including REDD+ readiness, research and technology transfer, performance measurement, knowledge management, and climate finance. The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources (MEMR) serves as the lead agency, supported by an Inter-ministerial Task Force. The proposed coordination subcomponent is intended to act as a Programme Management Office to integrate the eight separate consultancies, manage dependencies, and maintain relationships between the Government of Kenya and donor programmes.

This February 2011 request for proposals from the Kenyan Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources seeks consultancy services to develop a conceptual framework for a long-term national low carbon development pathway. This effort is part of a larger eight-part Climate Change Action Plan designed to protect Kenya's climate-sensitive economy—including agriculture and tourism—and align national development goals, such as Vision 2030, with climate resilience and low-carbon growth.

This document is a request for technical and financial proposals issued by the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kenya in February 2011. It outlines the terms of reference for consultancy services to develop a National Climate Change Technology Action Plan (NCCTAP) as part of Subcomponent 5 of the broader National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS) Action Plan.

This document is a request for technical and financial proposals issued in February 2011 by the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kenya. It outlines the terms of reference for consultancy services to design a national climate change financial mechanism, which constitutes 'Subcomponent 8' of a broader National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS) Action Plan.

The document clarifies administrative and technical requirements for bidders responding to a Call for Expressions of Interest for the implementation of the Kenya National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS). Key administrative clarifications include the requirement for original signed Non Disclosure Agreements by 15 April 2011 and the flexibility for consortiums to propose different configurations for different subcomponents. Regarding the technical scope, the document notes that Subcomponent 9 is dedicated to coordination across the project, and Subcomponent 4 focuses on MRV baseline and reference scenarios for all potential mitigation actions prioritised by the government. The publisher states that budgets, timeframes, and the specific sequencing of the nine subcomponents are still subject to discussion with the Government of Kenya and shortlisted suppliers.

The document is a briefing guide by PriceWaterhouseCoopers that examines the results of the Cancun Agreement, which was supported by 193 countries. It specifically focuses on how these outcomes affect business operations, investment, and carbon markets, while providing perspectives from China and Brazil and looking forward to the 2011 conference in Durban, South Africa.

The document discusses how the AGF's goal of mobilising US$100 billion annually by 2020 for climate-resilient development affects Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasizing the need for private sector frameworks, public sector catalysis of investment, and the protection of regional development and adaptation needs.

The document argues that climate compatible development (CCD) planning in developing countries is often skewed toward external accountability to secure international finance, which can lead to ineffective domestic outcomes. To address this, the authors analyze experiences from the Rio Conventions and Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) processes, recommending multi-stakeholder engagement, evidence-based planning, wide communication, integrated planning across sectors and scales, and robust monitoring and evaluation to ensure that CCD strategies address real domestic needs while meeting international standards.

The document outlines the necessity of increasing climate investment in Africa, emphasizing the immediate need for public concessional funding for development and the role of private investment in low-carbon energy. It discusses the volatility of revenue sources tied to carbon prices, the need to compensate African countries for increased trade costs from international transport levies, and the requirement for carbon market reforms, including the inclusion of land-use change emissions, to attract investment.

The document outlines Africa's high vulnerability to climate change and its significant investment gaps in adaptation and mitigation. It evaluates the AGF's proposal to mobilise US$100 billion annually by 2020, highlighting potential public funding sources like carbon taxes and fossil fuel subsidy redirection, while stressing the need for grants for adaptation and regulatory reforms to attract private investment in carbon markets.

The document outlines how the AGF's recommendations for climate finance apply to Asia, noting that while China and India have successfully used carbon markets to attract private finance, other Asian nations will rely more on public revenue. It highlights the potential for 'transformational investments' combining public and private flows, the need for grants and concessional loans for highly vulnerable countries like Bangladesh, and concerns regarding international transport revenue and trade costs. Finally, it suggests that the US$100 billion annual target may be insufficient to meet Asia's adaptation needs.

The document analyzes Asia's climate investment requirements, estimating annual mitigation needs at US$90–180 billion and adaptation costs at US$40–45 billion by 2030. It argues that while private finance can drive mitigation in major economies like China and India, public resources are essential for adaptation and for less developed countries. The briefing highlights opportunities in carbon markets and public-private leveraging, but warns that the Copenhagen Accord's US$100 billion target is insufficient for Asia's needs and that transport or financial transaction levies could negatively impact Asian trade and financial hubs.

The document highlights the LAC region's specific climate finance needs, noting a high proportion of emissions from land-use change and adaptation requirements per person that exceed those of Africa and Asia. It emphasizes the need for public sector catalysis of private investment, particularly in forestry and agribusiness, and cautions that existing official development assistance patterns may leave the region with insufficient adaptation resources.

The document outlines the climate finance requirements for the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, estimating annual mitigation needs between US$40–80 billion and adaptation needs between US$18–21 billion by 2030. It highlights the region's unique emissions profile, where land-use change is the primary driver of greenhouse gases, particularly in South America. The briefing argues that the AGF's recommendations for public-private partnerships and carbon-based revenue sources offer significant opportunities, provided that the region secures an equitable share of adaptation grants and establishes a robust framework for reducing emissions from deforestation (REDD+).

The document outlines how the AGF's proposed funding mechanisms affect Small Island Developing States (SIDS), emphasizing the need for grants for adaptation and the potential for private investment in renewables. It notes that while international transport levies could raise funds, they may negatively impact SIDS' trade and tourism, necessitating compensation.

The document examines how the AGF's goal of mobilising US$100 billion annually can support SIDS, noting that while public grants are essential for adaptation, private capital can be leveraged for mitigation. It highlights risks such as the impact of international transport levies on trade and tourism, and the potential for non-LDC SIDS to be underserved by existing aid patterns.

The policy brief introduces 'climate compatible development' as a framework to move beyond the traditional separation of adaptation, mitigation, and development strategies. It argues that policy makers must integrate these three pillars to achieve 'triple win' strategies that minimize climate threats while maximizing development opportunities. The document highlights the 'new development landscape' characterized by shifting trade patterns, new climate finance mechanisms based on 'polluter-pays' principles, and the need for long-term national consensus to navigate risks and uncertainties.

The document details how Orissa became the first Indian state to produce a Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP), utilizing a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) to develop a five-year blueprint in six months. It highlights the importance of political leadership, inter-departmental coordination, and the integration of climate actions into state budgetary processes, while noting that planning can proceed despite significant information gaps in climate projections.

The document examines REDD+ as a tool for developing countries to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation while fostering low-carbon development. It highlights that while over $4.5 billion had been pledged by 2012, significantly more funding is needed to meet estimated costs of $22 to $36 billion by 2015 to reduce global deforestation by 25%. The brief warns that REDD+ could increase the vulnerability of forest-dependent and indigenous peoples if land rights are not secured. It emphasizes that success requires long-term investment in monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems, which may take up to a decade to establish, and the integration of forest policies into broader national development strategies.