with Fundación Avina for Republic of Argentina 22 December 2017 Strategic Frameworks

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1 with Fundación Avina for Republic of Argentina 22 December 2017 Strategic Frameworks

2 PAGE 1 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 Readiness and Preparatory Support Proposal How to complete this document? - A readiness guidebook is available to provide information on how to access funding under the GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support programme. It should be consulted to assist in the completion of this proposal template. - This document should be completed by National Designated Authorities (NDAs) or focal points with support from their delivery partners where relevant. - Please be concise. If you need to include any additional information, please attach it to the proposal. - Information on the indicative list of activities eligible for readiness and preparatory support and the process for the submission, review and approval of this proposal can be found on pages of the guidebook Where to get support? - If you are not sure how to complete this document, or require support, please send an to countries@gcfund.org. We will aim to get back to you within 48 hours. - You can also complete as much of this document as you can and then send it to countries@gcfund.org. We will get back to you within 5 working days to discuss your submission and the way forward. Note: Environmental and Social Safeguards and Gender Throughout this document, when answering questions and providing details, please make sure to pay special attention to environmental, social and gender issues, in particular to the situation of vulnerable populations, including women and men. Please be specific about proposed actions to address these issues. Consult page 4 of the readiness guidebook for more information.

3 PAGE 2 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 SECTION 1: SUMMARY 1. Country submitting the proposal 2. Date of initial submission 3. Last date of resubmission (if applicable) 4. Which entity will implement the Readiness and Preparatory Support project? (Provide the contact information if entity is different from NDA/focal point) 5. Title of the Readiness and Preparatory Support Proposal Country name: ARGENTINA Name of institution (representing National Designated Authority or Focal Point): National Directorate of projects with International Credit Organizations (DNPOIC) Name of official: Agustín Mai Position: Director of DNPOIC Telephone: agumai@mecon.gov.ar Full Office address: Hipólito Yrigoyen Street 250, 10 th floor, Office 1006, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina 16/05/ /10/2017 National Designated Authority Delivery partner X Accredited entity Name of institution: Fundación Avina Name of official: Ramiro Fernandez Position: Climate Change Director Telephone: Ramiro.fernandez@avina.net Full Office address: Calle Maipú, 879-3rd floor B, Buenos Aires, Argentina Strengthening climate finance and NDC implementation by developing mitigation proposals through participatory federal process This project seeks to strengthen access to climate finance and NDC implementation by developing mitigation project proposals. It will strengthen NDC implementation by enhancing stakeholder engagement, particularly by developing mitigation project proposals derived from the sectorial and regional roadmaps with a federal approach and by promoting private sector engagement. This readiness will be executed by the Direction of Climate Change Mitigation from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development with Fundación Avina as implementing partner and complements other readiness proposals (see annex 1) through following outputs: 6. Brief summary of the request (200 words) 7. Total requested amount and currency - Informative material about the National Cabinet for Climate Change (NCCC) and the stakeholder engagement processes in Argentina published and disseminated. (O1) - One-pagers for 12 potential mitigation projects prepared through a prioritization process with multi-stakeholder at sectorial and regional roundtables. (O2) - 5 concept notes developed and submitted to the NDA, the National Cabinet for Climate Change, as well as the GCF secretariat for feedback (O3). - One PPF proposal developed and submitted to the National Cabinet for Climate Change for decision on formal submission to GCF Secretariat (O4). - One full mitigation proposal developed and submitted to the National Cabinet for Climate Change for decision on formal submission to GCF Secretariat (O5). - Private sector engaged in GCF through consultative processes and proposal development (O6). - Mechanisms for strengthening an enabling environment for crowding-in private sector investments identified (O7). USD Anticipated duration 18 months 9. Is the country receiving other Readiness and X Yes No

4 PAGE 3 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 Preparatory Support related to the GCF? If yes, please attach the relevant scope of work, and briefly (100 words) describe the scope of support provided by other institutions Argentina is requesting four (4) Readiness and Preparatory Support proposals to the GCF: (1) Readiness for the National Adaptation Plan Process: to establish the planning process of the adaptation strategy of the country, the development of sectorial adaptation plans and the formulation of adaptation proposals for the GCF. This readiness will be implemented by UCAR and executed by the Direction of Adaptation to Climate Change from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development. (2) Strengthening climate finance and NDC implementation by developing proposals through participatory federal process: strengthen the NDC implementation by enhancing stakeholder engagement, particularly by developing mitigation project proposals derived from the sectorial and regional roadmaps with a federal approach and by promoting private sector engagement. This readiness will be implemented by Avina and executed by the Direction of Climate Change Mitigation from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development. (3) Establishing and strengthening of the National Designated Authority (NDA) in Argentina: to establish and strengthen the NDA in order to help fulfil its functions by establishing NDA-GCF procedures, assist institutional strengthening, support stakeholder engagement, support oversight of Fund activities at country level, and disseminate information and raise awareness. (4) Readiness and Preparatory Support Proposal for the capacity building and pipeline development of the Unit of Rural Change of Argentina (UCAR): to strengthen the accredited entity and develop proposals to be presented to the GCF. Details and flowdiagram at annex 1.

5 PAGE 4 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 SECTION 2: COUNTRY READINESS LOGICAL FRAMEWORK Please complete the table below, which enables a country to assess its readiness for the GCF and set targets for strengthening its readiness, including proposed outputs and activities to improve the country s readiness. For further guidance on completing the table, please refer to the guidebook Accessing the GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme. OUTCOMES 1 BASELINE TARGET ACTIVITIES (including key outputs or deliverables where applicable) 1. Country capacity strengthened NDA/focal point lead effective coordination mechanism x0 1 2 x No objection procedure established and implemented 1.3 Bilateral agreements between the country and the GCF executed 1.4 Monitoring, oversight and streamlining of climate finance 2. Stakeholders engaged in consultative processes 2.1 Stakeholders engaged in consultative processes 0 x1 2 x0 1 2 x x1 2 x0 1 2 x x x2 O1. Informative material about the National Cabinet for Climate Change (NCCC) and the stakeholder engagement processes in Argentina published and disseminated. Activities: A1.1 Develop, publish and disseminate material about stakeholder engagement process in Argentina Country programmes, including adaptation priorities, developed and continuously updated x0 1 2 x0 1 2 Deliverables: D Printed informative material about NCCC and stakeholder engagement process in Argentina (100 copies) D Short video about NCCC and stakeholder engagement process in Argentina 1 Based on decisions: B.08/10, annexes XII, XIII & XIV; B.08/11; B.11/10, annex I; B.12/20, annex I 2 Informative material will be related to the stakeholder engagement process led by the NCCC and COFEMA, explaining how the sectorial and regional roundtables work and how multiple sectors can engage with the NCCC. A gender-balanced approach will be ensured at produced material. The material will complement the material produced under activities and of the NAP Readiness proposal, which are focused on the NAP process.

6 2.3 Stakeholder consultations x x1 2 See O6. conducted with equal representation of women 2.4 Annual participatory review of GCF portfolio in the country organized 0 x1 2 0 x Direct access realized Candidate entities identified and x0 1 2 x0 1 2 nominated for accreditation 3.2 Direct access entity accredited 0 x1 2 0 x Entity/ies annual/multi-annual x0 1 2 x0 1 2 work programme developed 3.4 Funding proposals through x0 1 2 x0 1 2 enhanced direct access modality approved 4. Access to finance Structured dialogue between the NDA/Accredited Entities and the GCF Secretariat organized x0 1 2 x Country programmes, concept notes, including on adaptation, developed that implement highimpact priorities identified in INDCs and other national strategies or plans READINESS AND PREPARATORY SUPPORT PAGE 5 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 x x2 O2. One-pagers for 12 potential mitigation projects prepared through a prioritization process with multi-stakeholder at sectorial and regional roundtables 3. Activities: A 2.1. Hold regional and sectorial meetings to prioritize and define mitigation project proposals to submit to the GCF as part of the PPF or regular funding proposal in alignment to the regional roadmaps, the country programme and NDC finance strategy (1 meeting per each of the 6 regions + 1 meeting for each of the 6 sectors + 1 meeting for the climate finance roundtable) 4. 3 This output and the related activities contribute directly to the activity of the Readiness proposal submitted by the NDA and will be developed jointly by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and the NDA, within the realm of the NCCC: In consultation with the National Climate Change Cabinet, identify, prioritize and nominate at least three funding proposals that need project/programme preparation support by the GCF. 4 Regional meetings will be scheduled for the first months of the project and the agenda will be coordinated with the Direction of Adaptation to Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment in order to ensure that the activity of the NAP Readiness, namely Regional workshops for provinces. Carry on workshops for capacity building at provincial level, is scheduled within an appropriate timeframe to the regional workshops proposed at this readiness. Regional meetings will be organized according to the regions defined by COFEMA (see annex 1) and will engage stakeholder from all provinces, covering travel costs of participants to ensure effective participation and representativeness. All meetings will be organized under principles of participation and inclusiveness and the regional meetings will be organized to ensure participation of at least 3 representatives per province, funded by this project, as described in the budget.

7 PAGE 6 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 A 2.2. Elaborate one-page project summaries for each of the 6 prioritized regional proposals + 6 sectorial proposals. Deliverables: D Thirteen (13) regional and sectorial roundtable meetings held to prioritize and define mitigation project proposals (1 meeting per each of the 6 regions + 1 meeting for each of the 6 sectors + 1 meeting for the climate finance roundtable). D Thirteen (13) regional and sectorial meeting reports prepared and shared with participants (one for each meeting held). D Twelve (12) one-pagers prepared, one for each of the mitigation proposals prioritized at the regional and sectorial roundtables. O 3. Concept notes for at least 5 mitigation funding proposals developed and submitted to the NDA and the NCCC 5. Activities: A 3.1. Build capacity among stakeholders on development of GCF funding proposal and PPF through a gender-balanced workshop for provinces and sectors 6. A 3.2. Develop 5 concept notes for regular funding. 7 Deliverables: D At least, twenty five (25) men and twenty five (25) women trained in development of GCF funding proposals, including at least 2 representatives of each of the 24 provinces. D One video prepared and published with content from the capacity building workshop. 5 Outputs O3, O4 and O5 and respective activities will be undertaken in close dialogue to the NDA and will contribute to the activities and foreseen at the NDA Readiness proposal, namely: Identify new funding proposals aligned with country priorities that could be considered by the GCF and be included as part of the Country Programme and In the context of country programmes, support entities to formulate concept notes drawing on intended nationally determined contributions and other climate strategies/activities.. The selection of mitigation project proposals to be developed under these outputs will be made by the Direction of Climate Change Mitigation from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development in close dialogue with the NDA and UCAR, in order to ensure complementarity and avoid overlap with other climate proposals being developed in the country, especially those under UCAR Readiness activity 1.6. Provide support to develop at least 1 EDA, 6 CN, 3 PPF and 3 FP and develop capacities in UCAR for the development and evaluation of sectorial proposals. 6 The gender-balanced workshop for provinces (estimated 2 participants per province) and sectors will be a 3-day workshop for members of the sectorial and regional roundtables to learn about climate finance and the GCF criteria and windows of opportunity. It aims to build basic understanding of climate finance and the GCF among NCCC stakeholders and complements capacity building activities under the UCAR readiness proposal, as activity 1.4 is directly at UCAR staff and activity 1.5 is for stakeholders presenting project via UCAR. The knowhow generated under this activity will support the development of the other activities of this project proposal, namely the development of concept notes, one PPF and one full proposal. 7 The concept notes will be sent for feedback and one of them will be further developed as a full funding proposal (O4).

8 PAGE 7 OF 33 Ver. 20 March Project/programme preparation support, including for adaptation, to develop funding proposals provided 4.4 Funding proposals, including for adaptation, that are aligned with country priorities approved D Five (5) mitigation concept notes developed in two languages, English and Spanish. x x1 2 O4. Mitigation project preparation proposal submitted to the NDA and the NCCC. Activities: A 4.1. Develop proposal for project preparation facility and supporting studies required. Deliverables: D One PPF developed in two languages, English and Spanish. x x2 O5. Full mitigation funding proposal developed and submitted to the NDA and the NCCC. Activities: A 5.1. Develop one full funding proposal according to GCF feedback on concept notes (O3). Deliverables: D One gender study prepared as input for full proposal. D One feasibility study prepared as input for full proposal. D One full proposal developed in two languages, English and Spanish. 5. Private sector mobilization Private sector engaged in country consultative processes 0 x x2 O6. Private sector engaged in GCF through consultative processes and proposal development 8. Activities: A 6.1 Map and mobilize private sector stakeholders for sectorial and subnational meetings (A2.1). A 6.2 Build capacity about private sector engagement in NDC implementation and GCF modalities, especially Private Sector Facility programmes, through a gender-balanced workshop. Deliverables: D Document with a database of private sector representatives working on climate change and status of participation in sectorial and subnational meetings. D At least, ten (10) men and ten (10) women trained in private sector engagement in NDC implementation and GCF modalities. 8 This output and related activities will be developed together with the NDA, in line with the national strategy referred at the NDA Readiness proposal Develop a strategy to ensure Private Sector participation in country consultative processes. It will provide means for capacity building of the private sector in climate finance and GCF modalities for the sector, as well as means for in-country mobilization, therefore complementing directly activities and of the NDA Readiness proposal, namely Support private sector assessing them to develop and present private sector projects/programmes to the GCF and Identify and evaluate alternatives to develop new funding proposals under the Private Sector Facility for small- and medium-sized enterprises.

9 PAGE 8 OF 33 Ver. 20 March Enabling environment for crowding-in private sector investments at national, regional and international levels exists 0 x x2 O7. Mechanisms for strengthening an enabling environment for crowding-in private sector investments identified 9. Activities: A 7.1 Map financial needs for each of the main measures defined in the roadmaps for regional roundtables, specifying private investments opportunities and financial mechanisms (security papers, loans, insurance, others). A 7.2 Identify regulatory incentives and new financial instruments for private sector investment on main measure defined in 2 sectorial tables road maps. A 7.3. Identify financial resources and new financial instruments that could leverage funds for onepagers, GCF project proposals and concept notes prepared under this readiness project, including through crowd funding modality. 5.3 Funding proposals for private sector projects/programmes, including for adaptation, approved 5.4 Funding proposals under the Private Sector Facility programmes (small- and medium-sized enterprises and mobilizing funds at scale) submitted and approved TOTAL Deliverables: D Six (6) short assessments reports ( 10 pages) mapping financial needs for implementing the roadmaps from regional roundtables. D Two (2) short assessments report ( 15 pages) with analysis of new financial instruments and regulatory incentives to support implementation of roadmaps from 2 sectorial roundtables. D Twelve (12) assessment briefings ( 2 pages each) with information on financing resources and new financial instruments that could leverage founds for one-pagers, GCF project proposal and concept notes prepared under this readiness project. x x1 2 See O3. x x1 2 See O6, activity A This output and related activities will be developed together with the NDA, contributing with analytical products to the activity foreseen at the NDA Readiness proposal Identify/develop objectives, activities and expected results in relation with the private sector and climate change mitigation/adaptation projects.. It will also be developed in close coordination with the Direction of Adaptation to Climate Change from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, in order to ensure that content of the capacity building workshop complements the content of the private sector activities under the NAPs Readiness, namely activity Awareness raising events for the private sector (national investment agencies, etc.) on benefits and opportunities of adaptation to climate change.

10 PAGE 9 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 SECTION 3: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please explain how this grant will help deliver on the country s readiness needs as identified above and build on institutions, processes or existing work already underway in the country (maximum 500 words) The National Climate Change Cabinet (NCCC) and the Federal Environmental Council (COFEMA) The NCCC was created in 2016 through decree 891/ , with the objective of articulating policies that address the consequences of climate change and to raise awareness at society level on its relevance. It is chaired and coordinated by the Chief of Cabinet of Ministers and composed by the heads of seventeen (17) National Ministers or officials appointed by them. The Undersecretary for Climate Change and Sustainable Development of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development is the Technical Administrative Coordinator of the Cabinet and the ministries represented at the NCCC include the Ministries of Energy and Mining, Production, Agribusiness, Transport, Environment and Sustainable Development, Social Development, Foreign Affairs, Education and Sports, Science, Interior, Economy and Public Finance, and Culture. Among its functions, the NCCC is responsible for articulating participatory and synergistic processes between the different areas of the national government, as well as between the national government, the provinces and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, and integrates mitigation and adaptation to climate change in the planning of different sectors and / or systems "; "proposing Sectorial Action Plans at the ministerial level for mitigation in key sectors in order to reach the National targets in this area, and for adaptation in sectors that are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change within the framework of sustainable development ; and "contributing to the strengthening of capacities in activities of prevention and response to situations of emergency and disaster caused by extreme climatic events", and " proposing actions for the effective implementation, followup and update of the strategies and plans adopted"; among others. The NCCC engages in close collaboration with COFEMA in order to implement its role of articulating along levels of the government. COFEMA is a space for federal articulation between the national government and the 23 provinces regarding environmental matters. It is organized around six regions, as further described on annex 2 of this proposal, and in 2016, through Declaration 6 /2016, it celebrated the creation of the NCCC as a means for articulation a common vision and planning GHG emissions reduction, as well as stating the vocation of provinces to be protagonists of climate policies. The NCCC agenda for 2016 and 2017: NDC revision and stakeholder engagement processes Since the creation of the National Climate Change Cabinet in July 2016, Argentina has counted with a coordinating body of the highest level that articulates public policies under the perspective of climate change. During that year, it was possible to obtain more solid base information and to secure sectoral commitments on climate change mitigation. This resulted in the possibility of revising the National Determined Contribution (NDC), which was submitted as a revised version at COP 22 in Marrakech. The work methodology involved the holding of 4 meetings of ministers, several technical-level sectoral meetings and 2 extended meetings with the participation of the private sector and civil society. A similar work was carried out with the Federal Environment Council (COFEMA) and a total of 5 meetings were undertaken in 2016 to articulate with provinces (see annex 3 for work in 2016). The sectorial and regional stakeholder engagement process is continuing in 2017, deepening engagement in order to analyze the measures identified in 2016, validating and calculating their mitigation contribution; identifying additional measures to enable meeting the 2020 mitigation target; and identifying instruments and financial means to implement measures. In order to advance in this direction, the NCCC has planned for 2017 at least 4 meetings with each of the 6 sectoral and 3 transversal roundtables (see annex 4 for details on working groups and workplan for 2017), as well as engagement with provinces through COFEMA and at least 2 enlarged meetings with the participation of NGO s, academia and private sector. Readiness needs and contribution of this project The work planned for 2017 will take the sectorial and regional roundtables to define sectorial and regional roadmaps for reducing GHG emissions. These roadmaps will provide a guide on priority measures and policies to reduce emissions in each sector and region, and each measure or policy will entail particular needs in terms of financial and technical means to be implemented. This project is designed to respond to the demands that will be raised at the sectorial and regional roadmaps, providing capacity building opportunities; human and technical resources to develop summaries, concept notes and project proposals on prioritized mitigation actions; and advanced information for mobilizing private sector and other climate finance means. 10 See decree at

11 PAGE 10 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 The project complements the readiness needs for adaptation measures, covered by the NAP Readiness, as well as the readiness needs of the NDA and the National Accredited Entity, by strengthening implementation of the mitigation component of the NDC and access to climate finance, through a federal, participatory approach. Objectives and outcomes Main objective Strengthen access to climate finance and NDC implementation by developing mitigation project proposals at sectorial and regional levels. Outcomes The expected outcomes in a chronological perspective are: Q1/Y1 Q2/Y1 Q4/Y1 Q1/Y2 Q2/Y2 O1. Informative material about the National Cabinet for Climate Change (NCCC) and the stakeholder engagement processes in Argentina published and disseminated. O2. One-pagers for 12 potential mitigation projects prepared through a prioritization process with multistakeholder at sectorial and regional roundtables. O6. Private sector engaged in GCF through consultative processes and proposal development. O3. Concept notes for at least 5 mitigation funding proposals developed and submitted to the NDA, the NCCC and the GCF secretariat for feedback. O4. Mitigation project preparation proposal submitted to the NDA and the NCCC. O7. Mechanisms for strengthening an enabling environment for crowding-in private sector investments identified. O5. Full mitigation funding proposal developed and submitted to the NDA and the NCCC. These outcomes will be delivered by the delivery partner Fundación Avina under the coordination of the Direction of Climate Change Mitigation from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and within the strategy of the NCCC, COFEMA and the NDA. It is important to note that the outcomes will be climate project proposals that effectively respond to Argentina s mitigation priorities and that will not be recycled, but developed for effectively delivering on paradigm shift. The topics will arise from mitigation priorities identified at the sectorial and regional roundtables and the activities under this project will provide the conditions for turning them into concrete, financeable project proposals. In total, this readiness project will deliver 12 new one-pagers with project ideas, 6 of which will be developed further into 5 concept notes and one PPF. From the 5 concept notes, one will be further developed as a full proposal. After 18 months, this readiness project will respond to the mitigation priorities of each of the 6 sectorial and 6 regional tables, by developing potential paradigm shift project ideas as one-pagers, concept notes, PPF and full funding proposal. The process will follow the following dynamics:

12 PAGE 11 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 SECTION 4: BUDGET, PROCUREMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND DISBURSEMENT 4.1. Budget Plan 11 Please provide a breakdown of cost estimates and implementation schedule analysed according to the activities suggested in Section 2. Please feel free to replicate this table on Excel spreadsheet if needed. OUTCOMES (same as in section 2) O1. Informative material about the National Cabinet for Climate Change (NCCC) and the stakeholder engagement processes in Argentina published and disseminated. ACTIVITIES (same as in section 2) A 1.1 Develop, publish and disseminate material about stakeholder engagement process in Argentina. TOTAL COST (per activity) COST CATEGORIES EXPENDITURE AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE (add columns if >24 months) Consultan Workshops/ Travel Others ts Trainings 12 6m 12m 18m 24m SUB-TOTAL O O2. One-pagers for 12 potential mitigation projects prepared through a prioritization process with multi-stakeholder at sectorial and regional roundtables. A 2.1. Hold regional and sectorial meetings to prioritize and define mitigation project proposals to submit to the GCF as part of the EDA, PPF or regular funding proposal in alignment to the regional roadmaps, the country programme and NDC finance strategy (1 meeting per each of the 6 regions + 1 meeting for each of the 6 sectors + 1 meeting for the climate finance roundtable) A 2.2. Elaborate one-page project summaries for each of the 6 prioritized regional proposals + 6 sectorial proposals SUB-TOTAL O Breakdown of all costs provided on an attached Excel spreadsheet. 12 Other costs include: Design, printing and short video about stakeholder engagement process in Argentina (A1.1.) at the cost of USD 1.832; Translation and editing services for all one-pagers, concept notes and Project proposals (activities 2.2, 3.2., 4.1 and 5.1) at the cost of 4.560USD; video recording for sectorial and regional roundtables (activity 2.1) at the cost of USD2.298 and for capacity building workshop (activity 3.1) at the cost of USD1.149, one computer at the cost of USD Under this activity, a total of 13 meetings will be organized, including 1 meeting per each of the 6 regions + 1 meeting for each of the 6 sectors + 1 meeting for the climate finance roundtable. Meetings will be fullday and coffee break and lunch will be provided. Considering that these meetings aim for representativeness and that Argentina has 23 provinces and large territorial extension, and acknowledging that distance is barrier to effective federal participation, special arrangements will be made in order to ensure effective participation and engagement. For regional meetings, travel costs for 3 participants per province will be covered (excluding provinces where meetings will be held) and for regional and sectorial meetings video recording will be arranged, in order to ensure sharing and dissemination to a broader audience.

13 O3. Concept notes for at least 5 mitigation funding proposals developed and submitted to the NDA and the NCCC. A 3.1. Build capacity among stakeholders on development of GCF funding proposal and PPF, through a genderbalanced workshop for provinces and sectors READINESS AND PREPARATORY SUPPORT A 3.2. Develop 5 concept notes for regular funding SUB-TOTAL O O4. Mitigation project preparation proposal submitted to the NDA and the NCCC. A 4.1. Develop proposal for project preparation facility and supporting studies required SUB-TOTAL O O5. Full mitigation funding proposal developed and A5.1. Develop one full funding proposal according to GCF feedback on concept notes (O3). submitted to the NDA and the NCCC SUB-TOTAL O O6. Private sector engaged in GCF through consultative processes and proposal development. A 6.1 Map & mobilize private sector stakeholders for sectorial and subnational meetings (A 2.1). A 6.2 Build capacity about private sector engagement in NDC implementation and GCF modalities, especially Private Sector Facility programmes, through a gender-balanced workshop 16. SUB-TOTAL O O7. Mechanisms for strengthening an enabling environment for crowding-in A7.1 Map financial needs for each of the main measures defined in the roadmaps for regional roundtables, specifying private investments opportunities and financial mechanisms(security papers, loans, insurance, others) PAGE 12 OF 33 Ver. 20 March day workshop for 60 people, being 54 participants (50% male 50%female) plus organizers and expositors on climate finance through the Green Climate Fund. The workshop will be targeted at provinces, with at least 2 participants per each of the 23 provinces, and sectorial roundtables, with one participant of each sector. In order to ensure participation, travel costs will be covered for 44 participants, being 2 per province, excluding for those coming from the province where the workshop will be held. Travel costs will include transportation and per diem. 15 The development of one pagers, concept notes, PPF and full proposal will require contracting 6 consultants, who will work respectively on: 12 one-pagers, one concept note and full proposal (17 months); four concept notes (4 consultants for 4 months each); and one PPF (4 months) day workshop directed specifically at the private sector and focused at engagement in NDC implementation and GCF financing modalities. Specially emphasis will be given to the Private Sector Facility programmes of the GCF and examples of private sector climate projects will be given to illustrate it. The workshop will be held for 25people, being 20 participants (50% male 50%female) plus organizers and expositors, and will support understanding and engagement of the private sector in climate finance. 17 Under this activity, one senior consultant will be hired to work with each of the six regional roundtables. The consultant will engage in their meetings (activity 2.1) and work on their mitigation roadmaps to identify the financial needs and opportunities to implement them. The work will require research by the senior consultant on the costs of each of the main measures identified, as well as on the financing options available.

14 private sector investments identified. A 7.2 Identify regulatory incentives and new financial instruments for private sector investment on main measure defined in 2 sectorial tables road maps 18. A 7.3. Identify financial resources and new financial instruments that could leverage founds for one-pagers, GCF project proposals and concept notes prepared under this readiness project, including through crowd funding modality 19. READINESS AND PREPARATORY SUPPORT PAGE 13 OF 33 Ver. 20 March SUB-TOTAL O SUB-TOTALS for O CONTINGENCY (UP TO 5%) SUB-TOTALS for O contingency Delivery Partner Fee (10%) PROJECT MANAGEMENT COSTS** (UP TO 10%) TOTAL Under this activity, one senior consultant will be hired to work with two sectorial roundtables. The consultant will engage in their meetings (activity 2.1) and work on their mitigation roadmaps to identify the regulatory incentives and new financial instruments that could facilitate implementation of these mitigation measures. The work will require research by the senior consultant on the costs of each of the main measures identified, as well as on the regulatory frameworks and new financial instruments. Only two sectorial roundtables will be approached, because the activity complements other projects already in the portfolio of the National Directorate of Climate Change, which aim to identify and design financial mechanisms that promote NDC implementing actions. 19 Under this activity, one senior consultant will be hired to revise and collaborate with each of the one-pager produced under this project, as well as 4 concept notes, the PPF and the full proposal. The consultant will conduct a market research for each of the proposals in order to identify alternative and complementary sources of finance, as well as develop ideas for strengthening the proposals through private sector engagement. The aim is to strengthen the private sector and financial sustainability perspective of each of the proposals developed under this readiness. 20 Delivery partner fee (10%): Fundación Avina has calculated its overhead costs at 20% of the organization s overall budget. These costs include wages and benefits for accountants, IT technicians, legal advisors, human resources services, senior staff, and any other personnel that are not directly related to the implementation of a specific project, but are indeed essential to maintaining a functional organization. Other expenses such as banking, legal and audit fees, licenses, office supplies, utilities, insurance policies, taxes, maintenance, rent, etc. are also included in these costs. In order to ensure fairness for this overhead cost burden, Fundación Avina has established a 50:50 rule which is applied to all funds received and executed by the organization. This means that Fundación Avina covers 10% of the related overhead costs and the other 10% will be applied to any grant received by the organization. It is worth mentioning that this 20% calculation is aligned with common standard rates adopted by similar nonprofit organizations. 21 Project Management consists of the following costs: 1) One Part-time Project Coordinator: hired for 18 months starting in month 1 at a monthly rate of 776 USD. The consultant will work with the Ministry of Environment and Fundación Avina in coordinating all activities in this project. The Ministry of Environment will act as the supervisor that will ensure integration with other activities under the NCCC. Fundación Avina will ensure the effective implementation and respect to principles of gender balance, paradigm shift and country ownership throughout the whole project. The role of the Project Coordinator is essential to ensure effective completion of all activities, undertaking the following tasks: daily communications with all stakeholders and service providers of the project, organizing logistics related to all project activities. This consultant will be based in Buenos Aires and must have experience in project administration and management. 2) Two external financial audits: quotations range within a rate of USD per auditing service and, as required by GCF, we will have one at the end of the fiscal year and the final one at the end of the project.

15 PAGE 14 OF 33 Ver. 20 March Procurement Plan For goods, services, and consultancies to be procured, please list the items, descriptions in relation to the activities in section 2, estimated cost, procurement method, relevant threshold, and the estimated dates. Please include the procurement plan for at least the first tranche of disbursement requested below. Also, please feel free to replicate this table on Excel spreadsheet if needed. ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION 22 ESTIMATED COST (US $) Goods and Non-Consulting Services PROCUREMENT METHOD THRESHOLDS 23 (Min-Max monetary value for which indicated procurement method must be used) PRO- JECTED CON- TRACTING DATE ESTI- MATED START DATE A 1.1. & A 3.1. Design, printing and short video Contracting of 2 independent service providers upon presentation of quotations and purchase order for the following services: 1) Editing and design of communication material about stakeholder engagement in NDC process in Argentina (4 pages with infografics). Printing of 100 copies of the material. 2) Preparation and editing of a short video ( 5 minutes) about the stakeholder engagement process in Argentina and video recording and editing of the capacity building workshop and regional and sectorial roundtable meetings. Payment will be made by bank transfer upon presentation of invoice and will require receipt of received funds Purchase order US$ , 6 2, 7 22 Item Description: Group of activities to be paid at different dates according to the authorized maximum procurement threshold. 23 Maximum threshold applied to an individual procurement activity

16 PAGE 15 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 A A A A A A A 7.3. Domestic flights Contracting of a travel agency, assessed according to service quality and prices offered, to undertake direct shopping of 105 domestic flight tickets, to be acquired at different stages of the project for the following purposes: - 25 air transfer of consultants to collect information and organize workshops for developing 5 concept notes, 1 PPF and 1 full proposal air transfer for participants and organizing team to participate in 5 regional meetings. - 6 air transfer for private sector participants to engage in different meetings air transfer of participants from 22 provinces to participate in capacity building workshop Best quality and cost selection US$ A 2.1. National travel by land A A A A 5.1. Translating and editing services A A A 5.1. Half-day workshop A 2.1 Roundtable meetings A days workshop A day workshop Payment for this service will be made upon presentation of invoice, once each flight ticket is issued. It will be possible to joining multiple invoices when issued in close dates. Contracting upon presentation of quotations and purchase order of a travel agency to undertake direct shopping of bus tickets for 51 participants to participate in 6 regional meetings. Payment for this service will be made upon presentation of invoice and by bank transfer. Contracting of 1 independent professional, selected for quality and performance of translation services and most competitive prices, for providing translation services and proof editing of estimated 152 pages, including 12 one-pagers, 5 concept notes, 1 PPF and 1 full proposal. Payment will be made by service provided and through bank transfer. "Contracting of catering service, renting of meeting room, renting of equipment and purchase of workshop material, at different stages of the project to organize: - 8 half-day workshops for 15 people for PPF, full proposal and concept notes development - 13 full day roundtable meetings for 30 people - 1 three-days workshop for 60 people - 1 two-day workshop for 25 people - 2 half-day meeting for 10 people Best quality and cost selection Direct shopping Best quality and cost selection US$5.000 US$3.000 US$ , 12, 14 s 1, 2,3,4,5 5 12, , 13, 15 s 2,3,4,5,6 7 13, 15

17 PAGE 16 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 A 7.2. half-day Roundtable meetings A 2.1. Computer Contract will be most often with hotels. At least 2 quotations and a signed contract will be required for proceeding with payment. Payment will be made by bank transfer according to the dates and payment conditions agreed in the contract. After the event, the hotel or service provider will issue a receipt of received funds." Purchase of a computer from a computer provider, based on at least 3 quotations and attendance of technical requirements. Payment will be made upon presentation of invoice and satisfactory product delivery SUB-TOTAL (US $) Direct shopping US$ Consultancy Services 24 Activities related to outcomes 1 to 7 - Strategic Adivisor A 1.1 Expert Consultant II, with expertise in Stakeholder engagement A A A Project Leader II for dialogue with roundtables and development of onepager, one concept note and full proposal 1 Profesional with at least 5 years of experience in formulating, implementing and/or evaluating climate change projects and excellent capacity to elaborate and follow work plans, supervise activities and provide strategic advice to the team, hired for 18 months to provide strategic advise through the implementation of the entire project, ensuring consistency and technical excellence. 1 Professional with relevant experience and knowledge in stakeholder engagement to systematize information of process in Argentina and prepare for publication hired for 1 month. 1 Professional with relevant experience in climate projects preparation, ideally with the GCF, and climate change expertise, hired for 17 months to: support organizing the multi stakeholder roundtables and prepare 12 one-pagers (months 1-6); prepare one concept-note (months 7-10) and prepare one full proposal (months 11-17) Consultancy Recruitment Consultancy Recruitment Consultancy Recruitment US$ US$ US$ The categories of consultancy Project Leader II and Expert Consultant I, II and IV refer to salary references established by decision 958/2016, as described at section 3 (Additional Information).

18 PAGE 17 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 A 3.2. Project Leader II to develop concept note (4) A 4.1. Project Leader II to develop PPF proposal 4 professionals with relevant experience in climate projects preparation, ideally with the GCF, and climate change expertise, hired for 4 month to prepare one concept note each. 1 professional with relevant experience in climate projects preparation, ideally with the GCF, and climate change expertise, hired for 4 month to prepare a PPF Consultancy Recruitment Consultancy Recruitment US$ US$ A A Expert Consultant IV on GHG inventory 1 Professional with relevant expertise in GHG inventory hired for 7 months to support development of the 5 concept notes (months 8-11) and full proposal (months 14-16) Consultancy Recruitment US$ A A Expert Consultant IV on gender 1 Professional with relevant expertise in gender hired for 7 months to support development of the 5 concept notes (months 8-11), and full proposal (months 14-16) Consultancy Recruitment US$ A Expert Consultant IV on safeguards, national legislation and governance A 5.1. Expert Consultant IV on specific sector A Expert Consultant I on budget advising and preparation 1 Professional with relevant expertise in socioenvironmental safeguards and national legislation hired for 2 months to support development of full proposal (months 13-14). 1 professional with sectorial expertise, hired for 4 months to develop feasibility study for the full proposal (months 12-15) 1 Professional with relevant expertise on project budget elaboration, hired for 3 months to support budget preparation for the full proposal (months 14-16) Consultancy Recruitment Consultancy Recruitment Consultancy Recruitment US$ US$ US$

19 PAGE 18 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 A 3.1. Expositors expert on GCF funding proposal elaboration (2), on mitigation projects (1) and on gender (1 ) A 6.2. Expositor expert on GCF funding proposal and private sector modalities at GCF (1) and on climate finance for private sector (2) A A A Senior Private Sector consultant (per product) SUB-TOTAL (US $) 6 professionals with relevant experience and expertise hired per day to prepare and to deliver capacity building workshops on climate finance, access to GCF and private sector modalities. The professionals will be hired according to the following areas of expertise: - 2 experts on GCF funding and proposal, both hired for the general workshop (3 days of workshop, 3 days to prepare and 1 day for final report) and one of them hired for private sector workshop (2 days to prepare, 2 days of workshop, 1 day for final report). Total of 19 days. - 1 expert in mitigation projects, hired for the general workshop ( 1 day to prepare and 1 day of workshop). Total 2 days - 1 expert in gender, hired for the general workshop ( 1 day to prepare and 1 day of workshop) Total 2 days - 2 experts in climate finance for private sector, hired for private sector workshop (3 days to prepare, 2 days of workshop). Total 10 days 1 Professional with relevant experience in private investments opportunities and knowledge of financial mechanisms (security papers, loans, insurance, others), hired for delivering the following products: - 6 maps of financial needs for implementing the roadmaps from regional roundtables (months 2-7) - 2 analysis of new financial instruments and regulatory incentives to support implementation of roadmaps from 2 sectorial roundtables (months 4-7) - 12 analysis of financing resources and new financial instruments that could leverage founds for one-pagers, GCF project proposals and concept notes prepared under this readiness project (months 8-15) Consultancy Recruitment Consultancy Recruitment US$ US$ TOTAL COST (US $)

20 PAGE 19 OF 33 Ver. 20 March Disbursement schedule Specify the proposed schedule for requesting disbursements from the GCF, including amounts and periodicity. For amounts requested, keep to multiples of USD 5,000, and for periodicity, specify whether it s quarterly, bi-annually or annually only. Activities under this readiness proposal will be implemented over an 18-month period, beginning in November 2017 and running through April Fundación Avina requests a total of USD and proposes three disbursements, corresponding to 70%, 21% and 9% of the project, considering the following amounts: Disbursement schedule USD % Period 1 st disbursement % 1Q/Y1 2 nd disbursement % 3Q/Y1 3 rd disbursement % 3Q/Y2 Total amount % The first disbursement, which amounts to USD , will be made upon effectiveness of the Grant Agreement and also upon fulfilment of the disbursement conditions specified in the Grant Agreement and Standard Conditions. The second disbursement of USD will be transferred upon submission of an interim progress report and Audited Financial Report and also upon fulfilment of the disbursement conditions specified in the Grant Agreement and Standard Conditions. The third disbursement of USD will be transferred upon submission of a project completion report and final Audit Report. Submission of a completion and audit report will be furnished no later than three (3) months after the completion of the Readiness Support Additional information

21 PAGE 20 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 Budget: a) Salary references and consultancy fees The following table details the different categories of consultants and their associated salary according to the values of the current administrative decision in Argentina. SALARY REFERENCES (July 2016) (according administrative decision 958/2016) REF POSITION LEVEL I II III IV PL Project Leader COORD Coordinator (COORD) EC Expert Consultant (EC) C Consultant (C ) One additional fee was used as reference to hire senior consultants: - Senior consultant to develop products related to private sector (Outcome 8), at USD1700/per product. b) Reference costs for the calculation of the budget Currency exchange reference: 1 USD = 15,65 ARS (24/04/2017) Additional reference costs: ITEM Translation Design Printing c) Budget notes USD Unit 30 per page (300 words) 5 per page 0.25 per page An excel document is attached to this proposal, including a break down budget with units and value per unit used to reach the final values presented in the budget section. Additional useful information follows below: - The delivery partner fee corresponds to 10% of activities. Fundación Avina has calculated its overhead costs at 20% of the organization s overall budget. These costs include wages and benefits for accountants, IT

22 PAGE 21 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 technicians, legal advisors, human resources services, senior staff, and any other personnel that are not directly related to the implementation of a specific project, but are indeed essential to maintaining a functional organization. Other expenses such as banking, legal and audit fees, licenses, office supplies, utilities, insurance policies, taxes, maintenance, rent, etc. are also included in these costs. In order to ensure fairness for this overhead cost burden, Fundación Avina has established a 50:50 rule which is applied to all funds received and executed by the organization. This means that Fundación Avina covers 10% of the related overhead costs and the other 10% will be applied to any grant received by the organization. It is worth mentioning that this 20% calculation is aligned with common standard rates adopted by similar nonprofit organizations. - Project Management costs consists of the following costs: 1) One Part-time Project Coordinator: hired for 18 months starting in month 1 at a monthly rate of 969,50 USD. The consultant will work with the Ministry of Environment and Fundación Avina in coordinating all activities in this project. The Ministry of Environment will act as the supervisor that will ensure integration with other activities under the NCCC. Fundación Avina will ensure the effective implementation and respect to principles of gender balance, paradigm shift and country ownership throughout the whole project. The role of the Project Coordinator is essential to ensure effective completion of all activities, undertaking the following tasks: daily communications with all stakeholders and service providers of the project, organizing logistics related to all project activities, coordinating and monitoring all contracts and expenditures of the project, elaborating finance reports and ensuring timely completion of all activities and deliverables. This consultant will be based in Buenos Aires and must have experience in project administration and management (see Annex 5 for Terms of Reference). 2) Two external financial audits: quotations range within a rate of USD per auditing service and, as required by GCF, we will have one at the end of the fiscal year and the final one at the end of the project. - In order to ensure effective and integrated completion of all activities and delivery of products according to high standards, promoting learning among activities and the various consultants hired, a strategic advisor will be hired for the 18 months of the project. The strategic advisor will be engaged in all outputs and activities of the project, maintaining close communication with the Ministry of Environment, the NCCC, Fundación Avina, and all consultants, monitoring results and risks involved in each of the activities and outputs and revising and giving technical inputs on all deliverables of the project. This consultant will be based in Buenos Aires, must hold a Masters degree and expertise in climate policy and project elaboration (see Annex 4 for Terms of Reference). - Contingency costs was estimated at the maximum rate of 5%, considering that this project entails a variety of multi-stakeholder activities and participatory processes of proposals development in topics that are not yet defined and for provinces not yet determined. It is therefore reasonable to expect that unforeseen studies and/or workshops might be needed to develop the proposals. - In order to lead delivery each of the outcomes O2, O3, O4 and O5, the project will hire 6 different consultants for different time frames, who will work respectively on: 12 one-pagers, one concept note and full proposal (17 months); four concept notes (4 consultants for 4 months each); and one PPF (4 months). These lead consultants per outcome will coordinate, develop and write the proposals or concept notes through a multi stakeholder process and following GCF policies and criteria. - In support to the work of these consultants and responding to the complexity of the outcomes O3 and O5, expert consultants IV and I, specialized in the sector of the proposal in question, in gender, in GHG inventory, in safeguards and/or in budget elaboration will be hired. - For delivering outcomes O1 and O7, consultants will be hired to deliver specific products, namely: 1) the systematization of stakeholder engagement process in Argentina around the NCCC, which will deliver printed informative material and video; and 2) six (6) short assessments reports ( 10 pages) mapping

23 PAGE 22 OF 33 Ver. 20 March 2017 financial needs for implementing the roadmaps from regional roundtables; two (2) short assessments report ( 15 pages) with analysis of new financial instruments and regulatory incentives to support implementation of roadmaps from 2 sectorial roundtables; and twelve (12) assessment briefings ( 2 pages each) with information on financing resources and new financial instruments that could leverage founds for one-pagers, GCF project proposal and concept notes prepared under this readiness project. - For delivering the capacity building workshops under O3 and O6, consultants will be hired on a daily rate. The number of days includes preparation and delivery of workshops, as well as elaboration of final report. Procurement plan: Each procurement method presented at the procurement plan is subjected to the following criteria, according to the procurement procedures established by Fundación Avina: Purchase order: Local acquisition of goods or services such as computers, printing material, etc. Each purchase order is considered an individual event which may not exceed US$ After accepting the terms and conditions in the purchase order, an invoice will be issued to set the due date payment of the agreed-upon order. Direct shopping: Purchase order may not be required, but accepted. Online shopping is mostly applied through this procurement method which may not exceed US$5.000 per purchase. Order confirmation is mostly the supporting document. Direct contracting: The signature of a contract is required when requesting services under this procurement method such as hotel meeting rooms and facilities for an event. Each contract must not exceed US$ Consultancy recruitment: Hiring external consultants require the signature of a consultancy agreement/contract setting the terms of reference of the consultancy to be hired, which may not exceed US$ per consultancy. Travel services: Minor expenses incurred when traveling to implement the assigned tasks. A travel report must be submitted at the end of the trip and the total of expenses per person per trip may not exceed US$3.000.

24 PAGE 23 OF 33 ver. 20 March 2017 SECTION 5: IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION 5.1. Please attach an implementation map or describe how funds will be managed by the NDA/FP or delivery partner If the entity implementing the readiness support is not an accredited entity of the GCF, please complete the Financial Management Capacity Assessment (FMCA) questionnaire and submit it with this proposal. Fundación Avina in its role of accredited entity will operate as implementing partner, being responsible for the overall management and implementation of the activities under this readiness proposal, including organization of activities, elaboration of terms of reference for consultancies, elaboration of contracts, monitoring and technical supervision of products. Fundación Avina will ensure that all objectives are met and outcomes delivered in a timely and technically sound manner, guaranteeing performance on gender balance, transparency principles, incorporation of purposes of paradigm shift and full country ownership. It will also administer funds and ensure resources are executed according to GCF policies and allocated appropriately and effectively. The Direction of Climate Change Mitigation from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development will be the executor of this project, supervising all activities and outcomes, selecting consultants to be hired, supervising directly the project coordinator, proposing and approving the calendar of activities and stakeholders to participate in the activities, ensuring the complementarity with other actions under the NCCC and with the NAP, and approving the final outcomes. NCCC COFEMA Direction of Climate Mitigation Fundación Avina Strategic Advisor Project Coordinator sectorial roundtables regional rountables Consultants Consultants

25 5.2. Other relevant information READINESS AND PREPARATORY SUPPORT PAGE 24 OF 33 ver. 20 March 2017 This box provides an opportunity to include any important information you wish to bring to the attention of the GCF Secretariat, but did not have an opportunity to provide in the sections above. To avoid any possible conflict of interest deriving from the delivery partner s role as an accredited entity, the prioritization of investments and projects in the context of this readiness grant, will be made through a broad consultation process with relevant stakeholders, in accordance with the National Cabinet for Climate Change (NCCC) procedure. The final validation of these priorities will be carried out by the country s mechanism of coordination and related institutional arrangements, with the participation of other government agencies, as well as representatives from civil society and private sector, to ensure that chosen priorities are fully aligned with national plans and strategies and adequately include inputs from consulted stakeholders. Capacity Building: The project will deliver two workshops for capacity building: Under activity 3.1, the project will deliver a 3-day workshop for 60 people, being 54 participants (50% male 50%female) plus organizer on climate finance through the Green Climate Fund. The workshop will be targeted at provinces, with at least 2 participants per each of the 24 provinces, and sectorial roundtables, with one participant of each sector. The workshop will present general information about the NDC, country strategy program and the procedures to present proposals to GCF in Argentina, as well as introductory information about the Green Climate Fund. Participants will be introduced to all windows of finance of the GCF and learn about key aspects for funding proposals, including gender and socio and environmental safeguards. The workshop will provide the basis for development of concept notes (O3), PPF (O4) and full proposal (O5). Under activity 6.1, the project will deliver a 2-day workshop directed specifically at the private sector and focused at engagement in NDC implementation and GCF financing modalities. Specially emphasis will be given to the Private Sector Facility programmes of the GCF and examples of private sector climate projects will be given to illustrate. It is expected that the workshop will reach 25 people, being 20 participants (50% male 50%female) and 5 organizers and expositors and will support understanding and engagement of the private sector in climate finance. Schedule: Below is the schedule of activities for the project, as well as a Gantt chart: OUTCOME ACTIVITY O1. Informative material about the National Cabinet for Climate Change (NCCC) and the stakeholder engagement processes in Argentina published and disseminated. O2. One-pagers for 12 potential mitigation projects prepared through a prioritization process with multi-stakeholder at sectorial and regional roundtables. A1.1 Develop, publish and disseminate material about stakeholder engagement process in Argentina. A 2.1. Hold regional and sectorial meetings to prioritize and define mitigation project proposals to submit to the GCF as part of the PPF or regular funding proposal in alignment to the regional roadmaps, the country X X X X X programme and NDC finance strategy (1 meeting per each of the 6 regions + 1 meeting for each of the 6 sectors + 1 meeting for the climate finance roundtable ). A 2.2. Elaborate one-page project summaries for each of the X X X X X X X X

26 PAGE 25 OF 33 ver. 20 March prioritized regional proposals + 6 sectorial proposals. O 3. Concept notes for at least 5 mitigation funding proposals developed and submitted to the NDA and the NCCC. O4. Mitigation project preparation proposal submitted to the NDA and the NCCC. O5.Full mitigation funding proposal developed and submitted to the NDA and the NCCC. O6. Private sector engaged in GCF through consultative processes and proposal development. O7. Mechanisms for strengthening an enabling environment for crowding-in private sector investments identified. A 3.1. Build capacity among stakeholders on development of GCF funding proposal and PPF. A 3.2. Develop at least 5 concept notes for regular funding, including pre-feasibility or other supporting studies. A 4.1. Among prioritized project proposals (O3), identify one for receiving project preparation support. A 4.2. Develop proposal for project preparation support facility and supporting studies required. A 5.1. Develop one full funding proposal. A 6.1 Map and mobilize private sector stakeholders for sectorial and subnational meetings (A 4.1 and 4.2). A 6.2 Build capacity about private sector engagement in NDC implementation and GCF modalities, specially Private Sector Facility programmes, through a gender-balanced workshop. A 7.1 Map financial needs for each of the main measures defined in the roadmaps for regional roundtables, specifying private investments opportunities and financial mechanisms (security papers, loans, insurance, others). A 7.2 Identify regulatory incentives and new financial instruments for private sector investment on main measure defined in 2 sectorial tables road maps. A 7.3. Identify financial resources and new financial instruments that could leverage founds for one-pagers, GCF project proposals and concept notes prepared under this readiness project, including through crowd funding modality. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

27 PAGE 26 OF 33 ver. 20 March 2017 Gantt chart: Strengthening climate finance and NDC implementation by developing mitigation proposals through participatory federal process 12/1/2017 3/11/2018 6/19/2018 9/27/2018 1/5/2019 4/15/2019 A1.1 Develop, publish and disseminate material A 2.1. Hold regional and sectorial meetings to A 2.2. Elaborate one-page project summaries for A 6.1 Map and mobilize private sector A 7.1 Map financial needs for each of the main A 7.2 Identify regulatory incentives and new A 4.1. Among prioritized project proposals (O3), A 3.1. Build capacity among stakeholders on A 3.2. Develop at least 5 concept notes for regular A 4.2. Develop proposal for project preparation A 7.3. Identify financial resources and new A 6.2 Build capacity about private sector A 5.1. Develop one full funding proposal. Annex 1. Explanatory note on climate governance in Argentina and the interconnectedness of the four readiness proposals submitted to the GCF In year 2016, the National Climate Change Cabinet (NCCC) was created by Decree 891/2016, with the purpose to articulate policies on climate change and raise awareness throughout society about their relevance. The Cabinet is chaired and coordinated by the Cabinet of Ministers and composed of the heads of 17 National Ministers (Energy, Transport, Agroindustry, Environment and others). In this framework, the National Undersecretary on Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development is the Technical Administrative Coordinator of the Cabinet, a key element in charge of providing the necessary assistance for the functioning of the Cabinet. In order to fulfill its purpose, the Cabinet has, among other functions, the mandate to formulate the National Climate Change Plan, which implies the design of a National Adaptation Plan and a National Mitigation Plan. It is also desirable, as a result of this process, the development of a portfolio of projects to be implemented within the framework of national and provincial policies for mitigation and adaptation to climate change. It is relevant to mention that stakeholders engagement is considered at all stages. Since the creation of the National Climate Change Cabinet, it has been possible to have a coordinating body of the highest level that articulates public policies under the perspective of climate change. A similar work is carried out with the Federal Environment Council (COFEMA), which involves provincial representatives in this area. Enlarged meetings are also held to ensure the participation of NGO s, academia and private sector.

28 PAGE 27 OF 33 ver. 20 March 2017 In this sense, Argentina requests for financial support based on the need to meet expenses related to mobility, technical assistance to provincial states, cover information gaps and strengthen institutions and mechanisms. For this reason, the country is requesting for four (4) Readiness and Preparatory Support proposals to the GCF: (1) Readiness for the National Adaptation Plan Process: to establish the planning process of the adaptation strategy of the country, the development of sectorial adaptation plans and the formulation of adaptation proposals for the GCF. This readiness will be implemented by UCAR and executed by the Direction of Adaptation to Climate Change from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development. (2) Strengthening climate finance and NDC implementation by developing proposals through participatory federal process: strengthen the NDC implementation by enhancing stakeholder engagement, particularly by developing mitigation project proposals derived from the sectorial and regional roadmaps with a federal approach and by promoting private sector engagement. This readiness will be implemented by Avina and executed by the Direction of Climate Change Mitigation from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development. (3) Establishing and strengthening of the National Designated Authority (NDA) in Argentina: to establish and strengthen the NDA in order to help fulfil its functions by establishing NDA-GCF procedures, assist institutional strengthening, support stakeholder engagement, support oversight of Fund activities at country level, and disseminate information and raise awareness. (4) Readiness and Preparatory Support Proposal for the capacity building and pipeline development of the Unit of Rural Change of Argentina (UCAR): to strengthen the accredited entity and develop proposals to be presented to the GCF. The activities of the four Readiness and Support Proposals will complement each other and contribute to enhancing Argentina s access to the GCF and capacity to finance climate action. These Readiness Proposals will also contribute to strengthen the articulation between key stakeholders such as the NDA, UCAR and the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development. By its very nature, the NAP readiness will facilitate integration of climate change adaptation into existing strategies, policies and programs and in this way facilitate the assessment and reduction of vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change. In general terms, it supports the Argentinian government to advance in the Adaptation Planning process at a national, subnational and sectorial level. The readiness of the Mitigation Direction will support the NDC implementation by developing proposals to be financed by GCF (or other relevant sources), with a focus on mitigation projects and with a federal scope. In particular, through its Readiness UCAR will identify and develop proposals to be implemented within its accreditation categories. Through the NAP process potential adaptation proposals will be identified and in coordination with the NDA and the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, UCAR could implement those identified adaptation proposals that fit the project scale and risk categories for which UCAR is accredited. Thorough the participatory process in the context of the Climate Change Cabinet and COFEMA, it is expected that there will be more than one prioritized funding proposal for each sector and/or region, so both the Mitigation Direction and UCAR can work on different proposals. The Readiness for the NDA will strengthen the mechanisms of project prioritization and submission in order to articulate the institutional efforts to identify develop and submit proposals that are aligned with the GCF criteria and the national strategy. The NDA will support the development of annual work programmes with Accredited Entities. On the other hand, regarding awareness raising activities, the four readiness support proposals will complement each other. The NAP Readiness will raise awareness on adaptation potential and needs at national, sub-national and local levels, as well as disseminate adaptation initiatives being carried out in the country and their respective impacts. In parallel, the readiness for NDC implementation will mainly publish and disseminate information about the stakeholder engagement processes in Argentina as well as build capacity about private sector engagement in NDC implementation, GCF modalities and development of GCF funding proposal, PPF and EDA. The NDA will carry out awareness raising activities to disseminate relevant information on the GCF, the NDA s role, procedures for proposal submission, and climate finance. Regarding stakeholder engagement, the Mitigation Direction readiness will focus on a federal approach and private sector engagement in GCF through consultative processes and proposal development; the NDA will focus on activities to articulate climate finance in the country; UCAR will engage with specific stakeholders related to UCAR s proposal development. The activities established in the NAP Readiness will be exclusively directed to support stakeholder engagement at a national and sub-national level to develop the national adaptation strategy. Flowdiagram

29 PAGE 28 OF 33 ver. 20 March 2017 References: (1): NAP readiness: Readiness for the National Adaptation Plan Process. (2) Mitigation Direction readiness: Strengthening climate finance and NDC implementation by developing proposals through participatory federal process. (3) NDA readiness: Establishing and strengthening of the National Designated Authority (NDA) in Argentina. (4) EA readiness: Readiness and Preparatory Support Proposal for the capacity building and pipeline development of the Unit of Rural Change of Argentina (UCAR). Annex 2. Information about the Federal Environmental Council (COFEMA) On August 31, 1990 was created COFEMA, a body with legal status of public law to coordinate the development of environmental policies among member states of Argentina. It is not a minor fact that the initiative was taken by the provincial states, which had at

30 PAGE 29 OF 33 ver. 20 March 2017 that time, the clear vision of positioning environmental issues in the political agenda of the country and appreciated that the uneven evolution of local or regional environmental policies, the legal asymmetries and the exigency of the times installed the Environment as a transcendent theme. The goals of COFEMA include: Formulate a comprehensive environmental policy, both preventive and corrective, based on the corresponding diagnoses, taking into account the local, provincial, regional, national and international scales. Coordinate regional and national management strategies and programs in the environment, promoting policies for concertation as a permanent mode of action, with all sectors of the Nation involved in environmental issues. To formulate policies of conservative use of the resources of the environment. Promote growth planning and economic development with social equity in harmony with the environment. Disseminate the concept that responsibility in the protection and / or preservation of the environment must be shared between community and state. To promote the administrative order for the strategy and environmental management in the nation, provinces and municipalities. Require and control the carrying out of studies of environmental impact, in enterprises of interjurisdictional, national and international effects. Promote programs and actions of environmental education, both in the formal and informal education system, aimed at raising the quality of life of the population. Establish and update the required levels of environmental quality and carry out comparative studies, promoting the unification of variables and methodologies for the monitoring of environmental resources throughout the national territory. To constitute a database of data and environmental projects. To manage the international financing of environmental projects. Argentinian Regions defined by COFEMA

31 PAGE 30 OF 33 ver. 20 March 2017 Annex 3. Working layout for year Figure 1 Annex 4. Working groups and work plan for 2017 Figure 2: Working groups for year 2017 Figure 3: Working plan for year 2017

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