Support to the Climate and Clean Air Co-alition (CCAC)
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition is a leading global multistakeholder partnership bringing together states and intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations to jointly tackle the challenges of climate change and air pollution. Switzerland actively supports the Coalition, sharing its experiences garnered both nationally and through its international cooperation in order to assist low- and middle-income countries in implementing the most effective emission reduction strategies that yield multiple benefits for sustainable development.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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Global |
Climate change and environment
Biosphere protection
Environmental policy Energy conservation & efficiency |
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2025 |
CHF 8’200’000
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- Swiss Private Sector
- United Nations Environment Programme
- UNEP (as host of the Secretariat of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition and manager of the Coalition’s Trust Fund)
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation GENERAL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
ENERGY
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Biosphere protection
Environmental policy and administrative management
Energy conservation and demand-side efficiency
Cross-cutting topics The project also supports partner organisation improvements
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F08933
Background | Air pollution is estimated to cause the premature death of approximately 7 million people every year worldwide. At the same time, the impacts of climate change are being increasingly felt across the globe, with an average temperature increase of 1.1°C since pre-industrial times. The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) seeks to accelerate efforts to reduce the emissions of a subset of pollutants at the intersection of these two challenges – known as short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs: methane, black carbon, hydrofluorocarbons and ozone), in addition to efforts to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2). These pollutants remain in the atmosphere for a shorter period of time than CO2 but have a significant warming effect on the climate, while having negative impacts on human health, food security and the environment. The CCAC brings together around 70 countries and 80 non-state partners to find the most effective solutions for reducing pollutant emissions in key-emitting sectors, such as agriculture, transport, waste management or cooling. | |
Objectives |
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Target groups | The CCAC’s target audience are policy makers globally (for its advocacy work) and in low- and middle-income countries (for its technical and capacity building support). The ultimate beneficiaries are populations affected by and vulnerable to climate change, indoor and outdoor air pollution, and agricultural losses. | |
Medium-term outcomes |
The CCAC’s 2030 Strategy sets out three key directions: Outcome 1: Driving an Ambitious Agenda to secure high-level ambition in jointly tackling climate change and air pollution Outcome 2: Supporting National & Transformative Actions to reduce the emissions of short-lived climate pollutants at scale in key emitting sectors Outcome 3: Advancing Policy-Relevant Research and Analysis to provide decision-makers confidence to make ambitious commitments and take fast action |
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Results |
Expected results: * Technical assistance and capacity building delivered to low- and middle-income country governments to embed SLCP action in national climate and clean air strategies, plans, policies and budgets * Ministers and leaders convened to foster ambition at the highest levels * Platforms (“Hubs”) created to enable sectoral and cross-sectoral exchanges on SLCP action * World-class scientific research conducted on SLCP emissions and the multiple benefits of mitigation * Communication materials, events produced to stimulate interest in SLCP action in governments, industries, financial institutions and other targeted communities Results from previous phases:
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Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
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Project partners |
Contract partner Private sector United Nations Organization (UNO) |
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Coordination with other projects and actors |
SDC projects: Climate and Clean Air in Latin American Cities (CALAC+); Clean Air Project India; Clean Air China; Air Pollution Impact on Health, Mongolia; Energising Development; Clean Cooling Collaborative; Global Alliance on Health and Pollution.Federal Office for the Environment FOEN. |
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Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 8’200’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 6’008’406 | |
Project phases | Phase 3 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2025 (Current phase) Phase 2 01.01.2018 - 31.12.2021 (Completed) Phase 1 01.11.2013 - 30.04.2018 (Completed) |