Call for applications opens on 17 May 2013

Momentum for Change: Urban Poor from Momentum for Change on Vimeo.

Although urban centres are often ill-prepared to meet the basic needs of rapidly expanding populations, the urban poor are incredibly resourceful populations, with their own networks and the proven capacity to save and invest in the betterment of their communities. Climate change creates a stimulus for adaptation and mitigation action to improve and transform some of the most vulnerable urban communities today.

Momentum for Change: Urban Poor celebrates activities which address climate change and improve livelihoods and living conditions in urban areas of developing countries.

These “lighthouse activities” will demonstrate measurable impact on the ground and the potential for replicability and scaleability at the local, national and international levels.

The Momentum for Change Urban Poor pillar will highlight activities that best meet the following basic criteria:

1. The activity must address climate change mitigation or adaptation in a developing country, while improving the lives of the urban poor (see attachment for eligible countries); (230 kB)
2. The activity must have been implemented, or is in the course of implementation;
3. The activity must be scalable and/or replicable;
4. The activity must demonstrate innovation and potential for long-term transformation change;
5. The activity must be the result of an innovative partnership, which aims to achieve scalable, long-term results;
6. The activity must deliver verifiable social and environmental benefits to an identified community, which has been appropriately engaged in the activity development processes;
7. The activity must not be registered or have intentions to register as a CDM or JI activity for the next 2 years.

The third round of Momentum for Change: Urban Poor “lighthouse activities” will be showcased by the United Nations Climate Change secretariat at COP 19/CMP 9 in Warsaw, Poland. Applications will be accepted beginning 17 May 2013.

2012 Momentum for Change Lighthouse Activities - Long version from Momentum for Change on Vimeo.