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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 and is implemented with the
generous support of the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation.
The Momentum for Change
Advisory Panel will select a small number of lighthouse activities to be recognized during the
United Nations Climate Change Conference in Warsaw, Poland from 11–22 November 2013.
The Momentum for Change: Urban Poor lighthouse activities will demonstrate measurable impact on the
ground and the potential for replicability and scaleability at the local, national and international
levels. They will be assessed and chosen against the following selection criteria:
- 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)
- The activity must have been implemented, or is in the course of implementation;
- The activity must be scalable and/or replicable;
- The activity must demonstrate innovation and potential for long-term transformation change;
- The activity must be the result of an innovative partnership, which aims to achieve scalable,
long-term results;
- The activity must deliver verifiable social and environmental benefits to an identified
community, which has been appropriately engaged in the activity development processes;
- The activity must not be registered or have intentions to register as a CDM or JI activity for
the next 2 years.
Applications will be judged on the basis of the form submitted; the Momentum for Change team may
contact the applicant should further information be sought.
Press here to apply to Momentum for
Change: Urban Poor
Application checklist
Before you submit your application, please ensure the following:
- You have the authority to make an application on behalf of the activity;
- You have registered your interest by creating a log-in account;
- You have read and understood the criteria and the terms of
application (214 kB) .
If you would like more information about the application process and Momentum for Change, please
visit our Frequently Asked
Questions section. Should you have further enquiries, do not hesitate to contact the Momentum for
Change team at momentum@unfccc.int.
All activities that are considered to have met the selection criteria will be included in the Momentum
for Change website. The information entered into the application form by the registered applicant, will
comprise the basis for the entry, including a link to the activity’s own website. By submitting
your activity to the call, you will provide it with a chance to become a part of a growing catalogue of
climate change mitigation and adaptation activities serving to inspire and keep people abreast of the
change already occurring around the world.
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