Announcements

The United Nations Climate Change secretariat is calling for activities for selection under Momentum for Change: Urban Poor

The period for submitting applications is open from 17 May to 28 June 2013
See below for further details on how to apply

Christiana Figueres will host a Twitter Q&A session on Momentum for Change: Urban Poor on
21 May at 14:00 GMT

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 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:

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.

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:

1. You have the authority to make an application on behalf of the activity;
2. You have registered your interest by creating a log-in account;
3. You have read and understood the criteria and the terms of application (214 kB) .

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