Template and Process for Expression of Interest by Countries GEF-7 Impact Programs Template and Process for Expression of Interest by Countries

Why Expression of Interest by Countries? Two major purposes: countries to provide adequate information on the suitability of their proposed child projects within the IP(s); and GEF Secretariat and the Lead Agency to assess eligibility and strategic positioning of the country for advancing the transformational change expected for the IP. Countries are therefore expected to carefully evaluate the prioritization of the STAR allocations to the IPs, in line with their national priorities. Submission of an EOI is not a guarantee that the country will be selected to participate in the IP.

GEF Sustainable Cities Impact Program Delivering transformational change through integrated and Sustainable Cities Cities as drivers for climate action Naturally integrated and dynamic systems Effective entry point for low carbon and resilient investments GEF Sustainable Cities Impact Program Global Environmental Benefits Climate Change Mitigation Biodiversity Circular economy Resilience Integrated approach to build on cities characteristics Vertical integration- across governance Horizontal integration- across sectors Human and Nature system integration- surrounding landscapes Gender and inclusion - social integration Investment categories Evidence-based Spatial Planning Infrastructure Integration Building Deep Resilience Financing Solutions. - Cities produce 80% of the world’s GDP. They consume over 75% of global energy supply and generate 70% of GHGs. They are increasingly choked by traffic, air pollution and waste production. Meeting the production and consumption needs of urban populations strains rural and urban ecosystems both locally and globally. Unplanned physical expansion of urban areas can directly compromise the provision of vital ecosystem services, provided by forests and biodiversity. If managed well, compact, resilient, inclusive and resource-efficient cities could become drivers of green economy. Cities have inherent advantages- they provide massive sustainable investment opportunities, are naturally integrated and hotbed of innovation. They also offer strong public private partnership opportunities. Together, these could result in improving livability and achieving large scale GEBs in terms of protecting global commons, avoid GHGs and protect our biodiversity. Emphasis on Global cooperation To bring the best of science, technology and finance to cities Strengthen communities of practices for cross learning Establish cities as key stakeholder in global climate agenda Trigger innovation

Expression of Interest Template  Requirements Part 1 - Criteria for Countries Part 2 - Criteria for Cities Part 3 - Suitability for the Integrated Approach Part 4 - Financing for the Child Project

Requirements Part 1 - Criteria for Countries National policy or vision for sustainable urban development and MEAs Functioning institutional framework for coordination across different hierarchies (national-state-city levels) and sectors Clear commitment from national governments to strengthen capacities of city and municipal governments on sustainability National political commitment to maximize impact and replication potential of the proposed project within the country Suitability of the program vis-à-vis overall country GEF program portfolio to achieve GEBs Contribution to advancing the global agenda of fostering transformational change and greater environmental sustainability in cities  Requirements Part 1 - Criteria for Countries Part 2 - Criteria for Cities Part 3 - Suitability for the Integrated Approach Part 4 - Financing for the Child Project

Requirements Size and population of the city Strategic importance of this city within the country as a target for promoting sustainable urbanization Systemic sustainability challenges and drivers of environmental degradation in the city Political commitment of city leadership towards sustainability Is the city part of any global/regional city network?  Requirements Part 1 - Criteria for Countries Part 2 - Criteria for Cities Part 3 - Suitability for the Integrated Approach Part 4 - Financing for the Child Project

Requirements Description of the proposed project and key interventions Description of the integration approach to be taken for tackling the systemic challenges in the targeted cities Description of the existing baseline Description of the impact potential Contribution of the project to GEF7 GEB targets (i.e. core Indicators) Description of how the project will engage with the Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) Description of how the project will engage with the private sector  Requirements Part 1 - Criteria for Countries Part 2 - Criteria for Cities Part 3 - Suitability for the Integrated Approach Part 4 - Financing for the Child Project

Requirements Proposed GEF Agency(ies) Proposed executing partner(s) Assessment of the comparative advantage of the preferred GEF Implementing Agency relative to other GEF Agencies operating in the country Other stakeholders to be engaged as appropriate Government executing agency(s) experience in GEF projects or similar size and scope Indicative amount of GEF STAR resources to be requested in USD GEF Operational Focal Point or Designated Official (Name, contact details, signature and date) Co-financing amounts (USD) New investment expected to be mobilized (USD) and potential sources.  Requirements Part 1 - Criteria for Countries Part 2 - Criteria for Cities Part 3 - Suitability for the Integrated Approach Part 4 - Financing for the Child Project

EOI Templates Issued to countries on November 15 Deadline for submission of completed templates is January 30, 2019 Country Readiness Target Geographies Criteria for IP Financing