Just launched: Insights from the Third Interim Evaluation - evolving for impact - Mitigation Action Facility Our newly published multi-pager presents the key findings of the Third Interim Evaluation (3IE) alongside our Management Response, underscoring our ongoing commitment to continuous learning, transpare...

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

We’ve just published key insights from the Third Interim Evaluation (2020–2024), showing where we can grow – and how we’re already acting to strengthen our support for innovative climate action.

Read more: tinyurl.com/mp97mepb

To accelerate e-mobility in Rwanda our project is:

🔹 Unlock finance through first-loss guarantees
🔹 Offer rebates for low-income operators
🔹 Strengthen public-private partnerships
🔹 Support over 53,000 e-motos

🌍 Learn more about how Rwanda is driving the future of sustainable transport t.ly/Yggpk

Leading the way in transformative climate action – Mitigation Action Facility Annual Report 2024

📊 At a glance:

● 1.02 million tCO₂e cut
● €93.64 million leveraged
● 1.1 million people directly benefitted
● 9 carbon-neutral policies adjusted
● 69 institutions assisted

📖 Read here: t.ly/6Mov9

Just launched: Our 2024 Annual Report!

In 2024, the Mitigation Action Facility took bold steps toward a low-carbon future.

2024 highlights:
✅ 1.02M tCO₂ mitigated
✅ 1.10M people benefitted directly
✅ EUR 110M approved for new projects
✅ EUR 93.64M leveraged

Read the report: tinyurl.com/yc3awfbp

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢

The Mitigation Action Facility hosted a dynamic Transport Sector Workshop in Nairobi with our partners to:
✅ Reflect on transport project progress
🔁 Share lessons
🤝 Connect on decarbonising transport

Learn more: tinyurl.com/yb3phb46

👥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 focuses on people—and so do we.

Our core mission is to reduce emissions, while delivering 𝐜𝐨-𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬:
✅ Improved air quality
✅ Access to clean energy
✅ Support for inclusive economic development
✅ Resilience for vulnerable groups

Learn more: tinyurl.com/3nk2ktuz

𝐆𝐄𝐒𝐈 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬

This July, the Mitigation Action Facility marks a milestone as our GESI training series closes, enabling teams to:

✅ Address inequalities
✅ Design climate solutions
✅ Implement our Gender Action Plan

Learn more: tinyurl.com/394nzhsm

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝟑𝟎 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩

On 8 July 2025, 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐮 represented us at the 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝟑𝟎 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 at UNIDO HQ, Vienna.

Focus areas:
✅ Country-driven needs
✅ Scaling decarbonisation
✅ Stronger coordination

Learn more tinyurl.com/yhjdyez8

Our Nepal Electric project (SET4NPL), implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and GIZ, conducted a study visit to the Republic of Korea to explore:

🍃 Climate smart mobility
⚡ E-Vehicle policies & public-private partnerships
💧 Green hydrogen potential
Learn more: tinyurl.com/5n73nw8d

Now published: The Mitigation Action Facility's Third Interim Evaluation Report (2020-2024)!

The latest evaluation reviews the Facility’s performance and provides strategic guidance.

Focus areas:
Relevance & alignment
Effectiveness & impact
Governance & efficiency

Learn more: bit.ly/3Tn3Swh

New resource alert!

Don’t miss our new one-pager on common pitfalls in Concept submissions - based on lessons from the 2025 Call.

🔍Common pitfalls:
✅ Balance TA and FC
✅ Solid financial model
✅ Choose technologies that deliver
✅ Solve regulatory barriers
✅ Prove market additionality

♻️Learning mid-way: India’s waste sector transformation
Our India – Waste Management project is already delivering impressive results.

🔸450,000 tCO₂ reduced by March 2025 – more than Bermuda’s 2023 emissions
🔸Insights available in our Mid-term Evaluation & Learning Factsheet

👉Access it: t.ly/bq6zG

🤝 On the sidelines of SB62, the Mitigation Action Facility held bilateral meetings with partners including Cagece and GGGI

💡From elevating wastewater decarbonisation to refining projects in the DPP phase – these exchanges underscore the value of sustained dialogue

🔗 Read more: t.ly/HFDOb

🚨 Q2 Insights from the Mitigation Action Facility are here!

Our second quarterly newsletter of 2025 is out

✅ Updates from our projects
✅ Updates from the 2025 Call for Projects
✅ Events and engagements such as the Transport Sector Workshop
✅ Launch of new resources

👉 Subscribe: t.ly/Dvx6J

🌍As countries prepare the next round of NDCs, we're taking a closer look at how the Mitigation Action Facility is turning NDC commitments into action

💡From rice to retrofits, mobility to materials – our portfolio supports real progress toward national goals around the world.

👉Read more: t.ly/bBglh

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗦𝗨 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

This week, our Technical Support Unit (TSU) held its (Bi-)Annual Planning Workshop–two days of strategic reflection and team exchange. We aligned to better serve partners and advance ambitious mitigation action globally.

Learn more bit.ly/46dPON6

Today, is MSMEs Day!

At the Mitigation Action Facility, we empower SMEs with 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 and 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲-𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 solutions for climate action:

🔋𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞: 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 enable self-supplied power & jobs for SMEs.

🏭 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥: Industrial SMEs 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐮𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 cut emissions.

Learn more rb.gy/h3n6em

Our Thailand RAC project has lead to an additional 40,000 tCO₂e in emissions being avoided through:

✅ Industrial standards for R290 air conditioners
✅ Solar-powered cooling pilots
✅ Strengthened e-waste & technician capacity
✅ Label No.5 promotion for energy efficiency

Read more: t.ly/GRa59

🏭 Today’s spotlight: GESI in the industry sector

🔍What's happening in the industry sector?

📈 Growing implementation of decarbonisation strategies, particularly energy efficiency

📈 Increased focus on material efficiency, with sectors like steel and cement leading the way

Read more: t.ly/rMtgK

Today, Jasmina Curic, Financial Mechanisms Expert at the Technical Support Unit, is representing the Mitigation Action Facility at a GIZ-hosted retreat in Bad Homburg focused on blended finance in the energy sector.

🔍 Stay tuned for more over the coming days: t.ly/iz6SX

🌍 Today is World Environment Day 2025, hosted by @unep.org!

At the Mitigation Action Facility, our waste projects tackle:
1️⃣ Reducing waste pollution
2️⃣ Cutting emissions from the waste management sector

🔗 Read about our waste projects in Mozambique, India, and China on our website: t.ly/26Zoe

✅ Our new GESI Analysis breaks it down for you – each sector chapter concludes with concrete Entry Points practitioners can use to make their project more inclusive from the start.

💭 Find a preview of what you’ll find in the document sliding through the images of this post

🔍 Read more: t.ly/rMtgK

🎉 We're excited to launch the Mitigation Action Facility’s GESI Analysis today!

🌍 This new resource supports climate mitigation projects in identifying gender-responsive and socially inclusive opportunities.

👉 Dive into the latest trends, challenges, and actionable recommendations: t.ly/rMtgK

🔍 Where do things stand? Let's check in!

📣 Call for Projects 2025: Now in the Outline Phase.

📣 Call for Projects 2024: In the Detailed Preparation Phase.

📣 Earlier Calls: In the Implementation Phase or completed.

➡️ Explore our portfolio t.ly/VaUiz

📢 Putting GESI into action at the Mitigation Action Facility!

Today, two projects in the Detailed Preparation Phase (DPP) received tailored Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) guidance from the TSU and our consultants at Syspons.

♀️ Read our Gender Action Plan here: t.ly/5osQA

Today we recognise International Biodiversity Day. The goal this year is to emphasise the link between the Sustainable Development Goals and biodiversity🌲

At the Mitigation Action Facility we are committed to reducing emissions - assisting in the attainment of NDCs in all our operating countries✅

We’re excited to unveil our Evaluation & Learning Factsheet Series, transforming insights from the Mitigation Action Facility’s portfolio into concise knowledge 🚀

The series begins with the Thai Rice low-emission agriculture project: t.ly/0g5fP 🌾

Read the factsheet here: t.ly/SVZv0

The deadline to RSVP has now been extended until 30 May! Email contact@mitigation-action.org to secure your spot 🤝

This week is UN Road Safety Week!

At the Mitigation Action Facility, transport is a key priority. While Facility-funded projects focus on cutting emissions, there are crucial co-benefits - such as improving road safety.

Read more about these co-benefits on our website: mitigation-action.org

Last week, our TSU Head Sören David represented the Mitigation Action Facility at the International ESCO Symposium in Istanbul

He shared insights from MAF-funded projects in Brazil and Mauritius showcasing how ESCOs can unlock energy efficiency and climate-smart development

Read more: t.ly/DULEc