International Climate Change Engagement Program

Overview

The International Climate Change Engagement Program (the Program) will run over four years from 2020-21 to 2023-24.  The objective of the program is:  To advance Australia’s interests on international climate change action  The intended outcome of the program is: To advance Australia’s priorities in implementing the Paris Agreement  Program priorities are:  To assist developing countries in the Indo-Pacific  to meet their Paris commitments through the development and implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Support Australia’s negotiating priorities under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), including transparency of countries’ commitments, carbon markets and provision of support.  Strengthen bilateral relationships with key partners in the Indo-Pacific through practical climate engagement and initiatives, particularly for trade and investment opportunities. Achieve regional cooperation on cleaner, more efficient energy generation and use. Leverage private sector investment in climate action. Other projects that may advance Australia’s interests not covered in the above list (as determined by the Assessment Committee)   For this grant opportunity approximately AUD8 million is available over four years. It is anticipated that individual grants will be awarded between AUD20,000-500,000. The maximum value of grants awarded, in total, each year will be AUD2,000,000 annually, depending on the scope of the grant activity and its complexity.   Grants cannot exceed the amount of available funds.