Frequently Asked Questions

Government agencies and non-governmental organizations, including gender-responsive and women-led organizations, the private sector, post-secondary institutions and more, can request Technical Assistance and South-South Cooperation. The main headquarters of the Requesting Organization must be located in Sub-Saharan Africa. See all eligible countries here. Learn about our gender-responsive and socially inclusive approach here.

Climate Action in Africa primarily supports the provision of direct Technical Assistance and capacity building or convening of South-South Cooperation events. However, the Project can also support participation in meetings or training if related to the Technical Assistance.

Detailed criteria are available on the Request Support page. All requests must be aligned with the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution, National Adaptation Plan, Technology Needs Assessment or other relevant climate strategy. All requests must be gender-responsive and aligned with Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.

No. Climate Action in Africa delivers Technical Assistance provided by Canadian climate change experts. The Project can also deliver South-South Cooperation events organized and facilitated by the Project team in close collaboration with the Requesting Organization.

Climate Action in Africa provides short-term targeted support based on local needs with the total project duration not to exceed one year, with approximately one month in the field. The maximum value of a request is set at CAD 300,000, although it is expected that most requests will be smaller. In exceptional cases where there is potential for significant impact, the value of a request could exceed CAD 300,000.

The application for inclusion in the Technical Expert Database is located here. Please send the completed form to climateactionafrica@alineainternational.com. To be eligible, the individual or entity requesting registration must demonstrate experience in one or more of the Project Pillars, have the technical and financial capacity to deliver Technical Assistance and have a physical presence in Canada.

Climate Action in Africa provides Technical Assistance in four areas: climate change governance; climate change mitigation; climate change adaptation; and gender and women’s climate leadership. For mitigation, the focus is on renewable energy and forests, and for adaptation, the Project supports the agriculture and water sectors. Technical Assistance will be delivered primarily in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese depending on the origin of the request.

When a request receives approval, a request for bids will be circulated to all relevant members of the Technical Expert Database. Bids will be evaluated by the Project team based on a technical and financial assessment.

Climate Action in Africa provides short-term targeted support based on local needs. The maximum value of a deployment is set at CAD 300,000, although it is expected that most requests will be smaller. In exceptional cases where there is potential for significant impact, the value of deployment could exceed CAD 300,000.

It is expected each deployment will include some activities delivered face-to-face with travel required to the region. The Project will follow all Canadian guidelines on travel, including consultation of travel advisories.