Project code: 10479
Objectives Of the Project:
The project objective is to enhance Sudan’s human and institutional capacities in the area of transparency, according to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, particularly the provisions under Article 13 and decision (18/CMA.1) on modalities, procedures and guidelines (MPGs) for the transparency framework for action and support referred to in Article 13 of the Paris Agreement.
Budget and funding sources:
Total Project Financing: USD 1,637,000
GEF Trust Fund grant: USD 1,237,000
Co-financing: Government of Sudan administered by Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resources (HCENR): USD 400,000
-Duration and partners
Duration: 48 months 48 months
Partners:
The project have a partnerships coordination with other GEF-funded and other projects funded by other organizations, includes the ongoing GEF-funded enabling activity associated with the preparation of National Communications and Biennial Update Reports, relevant projects and augmented by maintaining regular communication with the FAO-implemented GCF Readiness Programme on adaptation planning, which was support the development of a National Adaptation Plan (NAP), as well as coordinating with the Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency – Global Support Programme (CBIT-GSP) funded by GEF
Key results and outputs
To achieve the objective of the project this will be through four components:
Component 1: Strengthening of national institutions for transparency related activities:
Output 1.1.1: Current institutional arrangements and climate change reporting system are analyzed in light of the transparency requirements under the Paris Agreement, constraints, gaps, and needs identified, and a proposal on suitable national institutional arrangement is prepared.
The result: to a better understanding of the needs and gaps to handle the responsibility of transparency of climate change actions and support in line with Article 13 of the Paris Agreement.
Output 1.1.2: MRV system including legal and procedural arrangements for meeting Sudan’s obligations on transparency is prepared
The result: to order to improvement policies and legal arrangements for planning and fulfilling Sudan’s obligations towards the Paris Agreement.
Output 1.1.3: The climate change department of the Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resources (HCENR) is strengthened to enhance its role in coordinating transparency under climate change.
The result: strengthened the climate change department of the HCENR to enhance its role in coordinating transparency under climate change.
Output 1.1.4: Inter-institutional transparency coordination mechanisms including technical teams are strengthened.
The result: Development of a national inter-institutional mechanism for better coordination between national institutions in which policy/decision makers and technical experts from relevant institutions can work together to support the implementation of Sudan’s transparency obligations.
Output 1.1.5: Awareness and knowledge on the enhanced transparency framework are improved among national experts and relevant stakeholders.
The result: the awareness and knowledge sharing on the enhanced transparency framework will improved among national experts and relevant stakeholders prior to and during the implementation of this project. Further, Sudan will be an active partner of the CBIT Global Coordination Platform, by exchanging information with other countries as well as actively participating in CBIT workshops. Sharing lessons learned and experiences through the global platform will ensure that Sudan’s CBIT project is aligned with other national, regional, and global transparency initiatives.
Component 2: Provision of tools, systems, trainings, and assistance in line with the transparency provisions established in the Paris Agreement
Output 2.1.1: Transparency training programs that cover technical and procedural aspect of the Paris Agreement MRV and related materials prepared and being implemented.
The result: building the capacities of all relevant institutions including at the subnational level (states). In addition, the output will entail the provision of supplementary training and educational materials in climate change actions and transparency requirements through the a set of comprehensive sector-specific trainings.
Output 2.1.2: Development of tools and approaches to meet the transparency requirements on MRV systems, GHG inventories and on quantifying mitigation and adaptation actions.
The result: a comprehensive review of various tools and approaches to meet the transparency requirements and development of various tools and approaches to meet the transparency requirements, including, amongst others, MRV systems, tools, models for GHGs inventory compilation including QA/QC plan and procedures, data collection protocols, data management and archiving systems, and M&E for adaptation. To the extent possible, this output will rely on leveraging existing tools for application in the Sudanese context.
Output 2.1.3: Information sharing mechanism established and public awareness programme prepared and being implemented.
The result: The knowledge management approach will contribute to the project’s overall impact through its focus on building the knowledge base and capability of in-country experts of the relevant line-ministries regarding MRV requirements under the UNFCCC and in compliance with the transparency requirements of the Paris Agreement. Specifically, the information sharing mechanism developed under Output 2.1.3 will develop capacity across a broad range of stakeholders on NDCs, NDC tracking, NCs/BURs reporting obligations and the enhanced transparency framework. In-country experts in key federal-/state-level ministries will become familiarized with transparency requirements.
Component 3: Long-term strategy developed to improve of transparency over time
Output 3.1.1: Long-term transparency strategy on actions (GHGs inventory, mitigation, adaptation) and support received developed
The result: In order to enhance the national transparency arrangements, a long-term transparency strategy to enhance the capacity of the country related to the ETF areas of actions (GHGs inventory, mitigation, adaptation), and support received will be adopted.
Output 3.1.2: Integration of MRV into the related national institutions and tracking the implementation of NDCs.
The result: This will enable Sudan to regularly meet its climate change obligations and allow for continuous improvements in meeting transparency obligations over time.
Component 4: Knowledge Management and Monitoring & Evaluation
Output 4.1.1: Project results and outcomes monitored and evaluated
The result: focuses on standard GEF and UNDP M&E activities.
Output 4.1.2: Lessons learned, and best practices shared via the newly developed online transparency platform
The result: This output will support knowledge management to capture, document, and share the broad variety of data, information, and knowledge generated by project activities. It will also enable Sudan to better coordinate between national- and state-level agencies by exchanging information as well as actively participating in CBIT workshops regarding knowledge generation products. Sharing lessons learned and experiences through the online transparency platform will ensure that the project transparency achievements are accounted for in future climate change initiatives.
-Reports and documents
Outcomes:
- Information hub for all GEF-funded projects in Sudan
- Transparency and accountability tool showing progress, outcomes, and financial data
- Collaboration platform for partners (government agencies, NGOs, private sector).
- Knowledge-sharing resources
Benefits:
- Increasing visibility, transparency, and accessibility of project information, progress and impact