Building Climate Resilience for Communities in Mongolia

Calling all Mongolian Civil Society Organizations: We invite you to identify development challenges and propose innovative solutions to strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable communities across Mongolia.

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CHALLENGE OVERVIEW

 

In this challenge, we aim to empower Mongolian Civil Society Organizations to develop and implement innovative, inclusive, and sustainable solutions that address the significant climate resilience and disaster challenges faced by rural areas and ger communities.

 

Mongolia faces significant challenges in climate resilience and disasters, particularly in rural areas and communities. Natural hazards such as dzuds, droughts, storms, and extreme temperatures disproportionately impact the poorest and most vulnerable populations, including herders, rural communities, and those living in Ger districts. Disasters caused by natural hazards are exacerbated by climate change and other challenges such as overgrazing, land degradation, poor waste management, and air pollution, among others.

ADB is seeking innovative, inclusive, and sustainable solutions to lead climate resilience efforts in Mongolia. Tell us the problem and tell us the solution.

 

Shortlisted proposals will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas at a booth at Mongolia Civil Society Partnership Day (September 19-20).  We will provide the winning proposal (1) with a $25,000 contract and the opportunity to work with ADB.

Challenge Themes

Interventions proposed by civil society organizations should address one of the following themes

 

 

Protecting Mongolia’s Environment and Biodiversity

Interventions could include the following but not limited to:

  • Implementation of waste management practices e.g community-based recycling programmes in rural areas and ger districts.
  • Systems that promote sustainable agriculture such as crop rotation, water-efficient irrigation systems, and organic farming techniques. Training and resources to local farmers to reduce overgrazing and improve soil health.
  • Restoration that involves planting native grasses and shrubs to prevent soil erosion and restore degraded land. Solutions that maintain and monitor these restoration efforts.

 

Creating Climate Resilient Cities

Efforts and solutions could include the following but not limited to:

  • Infrastructure solutions in Ger districts that improve climate resilience.
  • Development of urban greening projects.
  • Innovative urban infrastructure improvements to withstand extreme weather events

 

 

Empowering women, youth, and vulnerable communities to lead climate resilience efforts

These could include the following but not limited to:

  • Promoting women's leadership in climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives.
  • Addressing gender-specific vulnerabilities and barriers to climate resilience such as research to gather data on knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding climate resilience.
  • Establishment of a youth ambassador program for climate action and awareness.
  • Community-based disaster preparedness training, focusing on vulnerable groups.

 

 
 

TIMELINE

  • Application Phase

    Until August 16, 2024

  • Evaluation Phase

    August 16 to 23, 2024

  • Preparation and Mentoring for Pitching

    September 2 to 13, 2024

  • Pitching at Civil Society Partnership Day in Ulaanbaatar

    September 19, 2024
*NOTE:
  • All applications need to be submitted in English.  
  • EOI submission deadline is August 16, 2024 at 23:59 (GMT+8). Please avoid submitting at the last minute as technical glitches may occur.
  • If shortlisted, you will be invited to pitch your idea in person to a small evaluation committee and set up a booth at the Civil Society Partnership Day in Ulaanbaatar on September 19th and 20th. The cost of the booth will be funded by ADB.  
 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

 

One winner will be identified and will be rewarded with a $25,000 contract and opportunity to work with ADB. 
 
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