with UNDP for the Eastern Republic of Uruguay 25 May 2017 NDA Strengthening & Country Programming

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1 with UNDP for the Eastern Republic of Uruguay 25 May 2017 NDA Strengthening & Country Programming

2 PAGE 1 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2016 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 23 ver. 17 MAY 2016 SECTION 1: SUMMARY Country name: URUGUAY Name of institution (representing National Designated Authority or Focal Point): Ministry of Housing, Land Planning and Environment (MVOTMA) 1. Country submitting the proposal Name of official: Ignacio Lorenzo Position: Climate Change Director Telephone: ext ilorenzo@mvotma.gub.uy; gcf@mvotma.gub.uy Full Office address: Zabala 1432, 4th floor. Montevideo 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) February 13 th, 2017 May 17th, 2017 National Designated Authority Delivery partner X Accredited entity Name of institution: United Nations Development Programme - Uruguay Name of official: Ms. Denise Cook Position: Resident Representative UNDP Country Office Uruguay Telephone: denise.cook@one.un.org Full Office address: Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo, Paraguay 1470 piso 5, Montevideo, Uruguay. 5. Title of the Readiness and Preparatory Support Proposal Green Climate Fund Readiness and Preparatory Support Uruguay 6. Brief summary of the request (200 words) In the last years, Uruguay has increased its political commitment in relation to climate change aspects. The institutional framework has evolved towards a deeper involvement of relevant stakeholders and early actions have been taken to face the impacts and to mitigate the causes of climate change. Being a highly vulnerable country, Uruguay has facilitated adaptation measures in priority sectors, such as agriculture, coastal areas and related to risk management. Regarding mitigation, the country achieved the decarbonization of the electric grid (98.7% of the electricity generated in March 2016 came from renewable energies) and progress in the primary energy mix, reaching 57% of renewable sources in In this context, the Government of Uruguay seeks to strengthen the National Designated Authority (NDA) to the Fund and lay the ground for the development of a strategic framework for engagement with GCF, including the preparation of concept notes within the country programme.

4 PAGE 3 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2016 Institutional arrangements for the engagement with the GCF will be strengthened, including not only the NDA (MVOTMA), but also other institutions (particularly the Ministry of Economy and Finance, MEF), in relation to aspects and procedures of the GCF, and in relation to needed coordination with different stakeholders to carry forward the readiness work plan. MVOTMA will lead a consultative process with relevant stakeholders, in order to assess and identify potential accredited entities and future investment opportunities. Monitoring systems of climate finance will be also established, building on existing mechanisms. 7. Total requested amount and currency MVOTMA will build on existing institutional arrangements (in particular the National Climate Change Response System) to develop the strategic framework for engagement with the GCF. The framework will also be consistent with the National Policy of Climate Change under elaboration and the NDC to be submitted by the country in It will also include a national strategic investment framework, based on the consideration and analysis of adaptation and mitigation needs for the country. 370,000 USD (including DP fee) 8. Anticipated duration 12 months 9. Is the country receiving other Readiness and Preparatory Support related to the GCF? Yes No If yes, please attach the relevant scope of work, and briefly (100 words) describe the scope of support provided by other institutions

5 PAGE 4 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2016 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 1. Country capacity strengthened NDA/focal point lead effective coordination mechanism (including key outputs or deliverables where applicable) 0X Establishment of an effective coordination mechanisms led by MVOTMA. This activity will be developed through the implementation of the following tasks, among others: Elaboration of a map of relevant institutions to be included in the coordination mechanism. Write up the terms of reference of the coordination mechanism building on existing ones (SNRCC), including institutional arrangements, convening schedule, among others. (The Ministry of Social Development and its Women s National Institute will be invited to join the coordination mechanism) Elaboration of information materials on the operational procedures of the Fund and distribution lists of recipients Development of meetings and training workshops on Fund procedures and relevant aspects needed to fulfil the role and functions of the NDA and involved institutions. 1.2 No objection procedure established and implemented 1.3 Bilateral agreements between the country and the GCF executed X X2 Drafting of a procedure for reviewing proposals and issuing a no-objections 0X X2 Signing of the Agreement with the Fund. To this end, the following steps will be taken: Reviewing the draft proposal of the agreement in consultation with relevant ministries. 1 Based on decisions: B.08/10, annexes XII, XIII & XIV; B.08/11; B.11/10, annex I; B.12/20, annex I

6 PAGE 5 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2016 Discussion of draft proposal with the GCF. Signature of the agreement on the privileges and immunities of the Green Climate Fund 1.4 Monitoring, oversight and streamlining of climate finance X X1 2 Establishment of a monitoring and oversight system for climate finance in the country, through: The elaboration of a map of the different ongoing climate change initiatives, in particular focusing on their financing. Identifying existing gaps and needs and potential synergies among processes. Identifying and prioritizing climate change initiatives. Building on existing monitoring systems and other complementary initiatives regarding national and international (climate) finance. 2. Stakeholders engaged in consultative processes 2.1 Stakeholders engaged in consultative processes X X1 2 Engagement of relevant stakeholders in consultative processes, promoting gender inclusiveness and gender balance, through the following tasks: Elaboration of the terms of reference of the consultative process including government, private sector, civil society and academia. Engagement of the stakeholders in the consultative process to maximize the identification of investment opportunities for the country. Invitations for the multi-stakeholders consultations and institutional participation will promote gender inclusiveness and balance. A record of participants will be prepared. 2.2 Country programmes, including adaptation priorities, developed and continuously updated Facilitation of the information related to opportunities and financial instruments available at the Fund that could be suitable and beneficial to the country, in particular to the MEF. X x1 2 Development and update of country programs, looking for a balanced approach between adaptation and mitigation and among sectors. This activity will be achieved by:

7 PAGE 6 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2016 Identifying strategic priorities for engagement with the GCF, including adaptation ones Identifying, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders, strategic investment priorities and take stock of existing strategies, policies, and needs assessments including: PNCC, NDC, NAMAs, ongoing NAPs. (The country programme will be gender sensitive and socially inclusive, as appropriate) 2.3 Stakeholder consultations conducted with equal representation of women 2.4 Annual participatory review of GCF portfolio in the country organized X x1 2 Mainstream gender considerations in stakeholders consultation processes building on the ongoing experiences such as Fifth National Communication and Second Biennial Update Report Direct access realized Candidate entities identified and nominated for accreditation 3.2 Direct access entity accredited Entity/ies annual/multi-annual work programme developed 3.4 Funding proposals through enhanced direct access modality approved 0 X X2 Identify prospective national accredited entities Access to finance Structured dialogue between the NDA/Accredited Entities and the GCF Secretariat organized Engage and hold dialogues with prospective accredited entities and nominate candidates for accreditation. X x1 2 To organize a structured dialogue between the GCF and the NDA-accredited entities through: maintenance of regular and fluid interaction between the NDA and the national accredited entities (and potential ones) the elaboration of a road map for interaction with the Fund 4.2 Country programmes, concept notes, including on adaptation, developed that implement high- X x1 2 Formulation of project ideas/gcf investment frameworks for 3 prioritized projects reflected in the Country Programme exercise under activity 2.2

8 PAGE 7 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2016 impact priorities identified in INDCs and other national strategies or plans Development of tools, methods and templates to scale up successful models through programmatic approaches 4.3 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 X X Private sector mobilization Private sector engaged in country consultative processes x1 2 Engaging private sector through: Surveys to know interests and needs from relevant stakeholders of the private sector regarding prioritized sectors and projects Developing consultative process with private sector through workshops (held under Outcome 2) and dissemination of the opportunities derived from the GCF 5.2 Enabling environment for crowding-in private sector investments at national, regional and international levels exists 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) X X1 2 Promoting and facilitating an enabling environment for crowding-in private sector. This activity will build on activities under outcome 2 and be based on: meetings with key private stakeholders to increase awareness on the National Policy on Climate Change, the Paris Agreement and NDC. training of key private stakeholders on conceptualization of bankable GCF proposals a capacity assessment of key private stakeholders to analyse how they can be involved in climate finance. X X

9 PAGE 8 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2016 submitted and approved TOTAL 4 16

10 PAGE 9 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 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) Since the creation of the UNFCCC, Uruguay has been an active country in the scope of climate change. Moreover, during the last six years this process has been enhanced and emphasized through the implementation of new institutional arrangements and the development of very relevant early actions and the ratification of the Paris Agreement in October After ratifying the UNFCCC in 1994 and the Kyoto Protocol in 2000, Uruguay made a qualitative step by creating the National System to Respond to Climate Change (SNRCC) in 2009, a cross cutting scope where national policies and actions relevant to mitigating and adapting to climate change are coordinated, looking for synergies and potential leveraged benefits. Relevant Ministries, local governments, National Emergency System and the Planning and Budgetary office of the Presidency are represented in it. In the framework of the SNRCC the National Plan to Respond to Climate Change was elaborated in 2010 and the National Policy of Climate Change (PNCC) is under elaboration at the moment. The PNCC is a crucial input for the development model of the country, since it will contribute to a sustainable, resilient and low carbon pathway. In this framework during 2017 the National Environmental System, the National Environmental Cabinet and the National Environment, Water and Climate Change Secretariat were created to strengthen environmental commitment, including climate change aspects. Uruguay is particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Every year it is impacted by extreme events such as severe storms, floods, droughts, cold and heat weaves, high winds, tornadoes, hail, frost and heavy rain affecting our populations, infrastructure, productive processes and our ecosystems and biodiversity. The coastal area, which stands out for its importance at economic level (more than 70% of the GDP comes from coastal activities mainly tourism and 70% of the population lives in it) its natural wealth (its biodiversity is of global relevance and it contains diverse coastal habitats) and culture, is one of the areas seriously affected by the increase in intensity of extreme events and sea level. The country has carried out different efforts to adapt this sector to climate change. Such efforts are related with: i) raising awareness among decision makers about climate change, which is crucial for the development of policies and practices to adapt coastal resources to climate change; ii) production of valuable technical information to provide inputs for the national policies and regulations governing coastal area planning and management and local land use and coastal management plans; and iii) identification of adaptation measures, some of which are being implemented in pilot areas. All these efforts are being integrated within the national adaptation plan process in the coastal sector that is being developed by the national and local governments to reduce vulnerability to the impacts of climate change and to facilitate the integration of climate change adaptation, in a coherent manner, into relevant policies, programmes and activities. The Uruguayan economy is based mainly on the agricultural sector, which produces food goods for nine times its population. Agriculture vulnerability to variability and climate change impacts is severe, jeopardizing food production and ultimately food security. The Política Uruguay Agrointeligente (Uruguay Agro-intelligent Policy) has been under implementation for the last years, through the introduction of new agriculture practices,

11 PAGE 10 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2017 including new machinery and sowing technologies. With this, the productivity in the sector has increased considerably, allowing a sustainable growth, keeping GEI emissions under control and generating synergies with adaptation measures. Uruguay set a very ambitious energy policy (Política Energética 2030) in 2008, which, since then, has transformed the energy matrix, and at the same time has contributed to a structural change of the economy, including energy independence and lowering climate vulnerability. The country has transited a path of incorporation of renewable sources to the primary energy mix and in particular in the electric subsector (reaching 57% and 96% in 2015, respectively). The Energy Policy has also a strategic line regarding energy efficiency, which has also been successful in its implementation. Based on state promotion during the 1990s, the forest area with commercial purposes has increased remarkably (430% in 20 years) and it is expected to continue growing in the next years, while there is no deforestation of the native forest, protected by law. Uruguay has submitted four National Communications. It has also submitted the INDCs and the First BUR at the end of 2015 and is currently elaborating the NDC to be submitted in Apart from that, it has submitted seven NAMAs to the International NAMA Registry of the UNFCCC at early stages, being one of the first countries in making use of that instrument. The country has made great progress in its mitigation actions in the last years. The energy transformation and other mitigation and adaptation measures implemented have signified a great effort for the country, which has mainly made use of its own resources to face the impacts and to mitigate the causes of the climate change. The vulnerability that the Uruguayan economy presents to climate change is huge, in particular regarding the country role in the food production and in terms of food security at a global level. The impacts of climate change have shown to cause strong economic, social and environmental losses during the last years. The country needs additional resources to be able to deepen the adaptation actions, and at the same time to continue developing mitigation measures which contribute to the last objective of the Convention and to reach the targets defined by Uruguay, in a framework of upcoming international commitments. It is increasingly obvious the need for developing countries to have the appropriate tools and means of implementation to face the challenges of climate change. In that sense, the effectiveness of the financial mechanisms is fundamental and consequently, it is important that State institutions (in particular Ministries of Finance in coordination with the environmental authority) join efforts for the most efficient application of financing tools and resources. Government institutions should enhance its capacities and the coordination among actors that have may not been involved directly in climate change issues before (as financial institutions). In the case of Uruguay, the Ministry of Housing, Land Planning and Environment, as the NDA, will assume the management of the activities derived from its relation with the Fund. The strengthened capabilities and the effective coordination among relevant actors should reflect in concrete and effective actions in the country, which could improve live conditions and contribute to a sustainable, resilient and low carbon development. Related to the previous, international resources are crucial for the implementation of the INDC submitted by the country last year; there is a wide range of actions that need support to be developed.

12 PAGE 11 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2017 The National Policy of Climate Change (PNCC) under elaboration will give the strategic lines needed and the proper framework to capture and channel the international resources in an efficient way. In that sense, the Readiness and Preparatory Support is fundamental to leverage the application of the PNCC and the ongoing actions through the strategic framework with the GCF, and facilitate the future resources allocation through the strengthening of the NDA and the coordination with relevant stakeholders. The Government of Uruguay designated as NDA to the GCF the Ministry of Housing, Land Planning and Environment, having included also an official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. On the other hand, the country selected the UNDP as the Delivery Partner to implement the Readiness Program.

13 PAGE 12 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2017 SECTION 4: BUDGET, PROCUREMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND DISBURSEMENT GCF Outcome Budget Description Amount US$ (year 1) Total Amount US$ See budget note:* International Consultants - - Outcome 1: NDA leads effective coordination mechanism Local Consultants 65,000 65,000 A Travel 9,000 9,000 B Supplies 6,000 6,000 C Training, Workshops and Conferences 9,000 9,000 D Total Outcome 1 89,000 89,000 Outcome 2: Stakeholders engaged in consultative process Local Consultants 63,000 63,000 F Travel 9,000 9,000 G Supplies - - Training, Workshops and Conferences 34,000 34,000 H Total Outcome 2 106, ,000 International Consultants - - Outcome 3: Direct access realized Local Consultants 10,000 10,000 I

14 PAGE 13 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2017 Travel 5,000 5,000 J Supplies 2,000 2,000 K Training, Workshops and Conferences 10,000 10,000 L Total Outcome 3 27,000 27,000 International Consultants - - Local Consultants 77,000 77,000 M Outcome 4: Access to finance Travel 8,000 8,000 N Supplies - - Training, Workshops and Conferences 5,000 5,000 O Total Outcome 4 90,000 90,000 Outcome 5: Private sector mobilization International Consultants - - Local Consultants 5,346 5,346 P Travel 3,000 3,000 Q Supplies - - Training, Workshops and Conferences - - R Total Outcome 5 8,346 8,346 Total operation costs (Outcome ) 320, ,346 Contingency (max. 5% of total operation costs) Miscellaneous Expenses 16,017 16,017 S

15 PAGE 14 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2017 Total operation costs + Contingency 336, ,363 TOTAL PROJECT COSTS EXCLUDING DP FEE 336, ,363 DP fee (10%) 33,636 33,636 TOTAL PROJECT COSTS INCLUDING DP FEE 370, ,000

16 PAGE 15 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2017 Budget Notes: A B C D F G H I J K L 1 Consultant "A" to support the NDA permanently in the overall engagement with the GCF (full time, 12 months, USD ). 1 Part time consultant "E" to prepare outreach materials and workshops (2 day/week, 12 months, USD ). travel costs of participants from 18 Departments of the country (1 or 2 from each Department, approximately 36 to attend the 3 workshops in Montevideo Material for workshops (printing folders, pens, notebooks, pen-drives, etc.) 3 workshops in Montevideo for the establishment of the coordination mechanism. 70 participants are expected in each workshop. 1 consultant "B" to facilitate the engagement of relevant stakeholders in consultative process with a gender perspective (full time, 12 months, USD ) 1 part time consultant E to prepare information materials regarding the Fund (2 day/week, 12 months, USD ). travel costs of the NDA team and relevant stakeholders to attend 3 regional workshops around the country to prepare country program (40 persons for each regional workshop) 4 workshops (1 in Montevideo and 3 around the country) and 10 meetings to prepare country program. 80 participants (from each region of the country) are expected in each workshop and around 6 people per meeting. 1 part-time consultant "C" to engage and hold dialogues with candidate entities for accreditation (1 day/week, 12 months, USD ). travel cost of the NDA team to meet candidate entities for accreditation and for the participation of 10 representatives of the candidate entities in the 2 workshops Material for workshops (printing folders, pens, notebooks, pen-drives, etc.) 2 workshops with prospective accredited entities. 20 participants are expected for each workshop.

17 PAGE 16 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2017 M N O 1 part- time consultant "C" to elaborate road map for interaction with national accredited entities and Fund and support elaboration of country program (3 days/week, 12 months, USD ). 1 national consultant "D" to elaborate country program and 3 project idea notes (full time, 12 months, USD ). travel cost to meet stakeholders involved in the 3 project idea notes to be elaborated and for their participation in the workshops. 1 workshop with stakeholders involved in each project idea note elaborated. Meetings among NDA, GCF and prospective Accredited Entities. 15 participants are expected in each workshop. P 1 part-time consultant "E" to facilitate an enabling environment (0.5 day/week, USD 5.346) Q travel costs of the NDA team to attend meetings around the country for dissemination of GCF opportunities. R Workshops referred to this outcome are addressed under budget of outcome 2. Miscellaneous costs for contingencies. The budget will be used for any unforeseen programme (output level) cost that is S unrelated to implementation/service fee.

18 PAGE 17 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2017 Procurement plan For goods or services to be procured/hired, list the items to be procured/hired (including consultants), the estimated cost of each item, and the procedure to be used (i.e. direct procurement, open tender, shopping, other and related thresholds). Please include the procurement plan for at least the first tranche of disbursement requested below. As delivery partner, UNDP will manage the readiness funding and will be responsible for providing and contracting the services described in this proposal, as well as reporting on the progress of this implementation in close coordination and under the supervision of the NDA. Procurement will be processed in accordance with the procurement guidelines and policies of UNDP. As UNDP has been accredited by the Fund as an implementing entity at the Fund s ninth Board meeting, the Fund will not undertake a due diligence on the fiduciary management capacity of UNDP, replacing the process with its accreditation process. The FP will submit the inception report, interim progress report and completion report prepared by the NDA with the support of the Delivery Partner. UNDP, in collaboration with the NDA, will competitively procure services consistent with its procurement policies: Consultants will be procured on a competitive basis and the terms of reference of consultants will be developed to include the tasks outlined in the request summary above. The NDA may also add other tasks to the ToRs of the consultants in accordance with the Fund s defined scope of work on NDA strengthening within the resource envelope in this proposal and any supplementary resources secured from other sources. Items such as venues and travel for stakeholder workshops to be organized, will be procured consistently with UNDP s procurement policies (see tables below). A. Process Thresholds, Review - Procurement Plan 1. Project Procurement Thresholds The following national process thresholds shall apply to procurement of goods and works Procurement of Goods, Services and Works Method Contract Value Type of requirement Micro-purchasing Below USD 5,000 Goods, services or simple works Request for quotation/ Request for proposal USD 5,000 to 149,999 Direct payment Any amount within permissible circumstances Goods, services or simple works Services, goods or works Method of solicitation Canvassing (by phone, Internet, shopping, etc.) Written request for quotation Direct invitation or negotiation

19 PAGE 18 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY Goods, Services and Works Contracts Estimated (USD 104,000) The following table lists goods and works contracts for which procurement activity is either ongoing or expected to commence within the next 12 months. General Description 3 workshops in Montevideo for the establishment of the coordination mechanism (Outcome 1) 4 workshops (1 in Montevideo and 3 around the country) (Outcome 2) 10 working meetings to prepare country program. (Outcome 2) 2 workshops with prospective accredited entities (Outcome 3) 1 workshop with stakeholders involved in the 3 project concept notes elaborated (Outcome 4) Travel costs of participants to attend the 3 workshops in Montevideo for the establishment of the coordination mechanism (Outcome 1) Travel costs of the NDA team and relevant stakeholders to attend 3 workshops around the country to prepare country program (20 persons) (Outcome 2) Travel cost to meet candidate entities for accreditation (Outcome 3) Travel cost to meet stakeholders involved in the 3 project concept notes to be elaborated (Outcome 4) Travel costs to attend meetings around the country for dissemination (Outcome 5) Contract Value Procurement Method Advertisement Date (quarter/year) 9,000 Micro-purchasing Q2/2017; Q3/2017; Q4/ ,000 Micro-purchasing ; Q2/2017; Q3/2017; Q4/ ,000 Micro-purchasing ; Q2/2017; Q3/2017; Q4/2017 Comments This amount refers to 3 workshops (USD each) This amount refers to 4 workshops (USD each) This amount refers to 10 meetings (USD each) 10,000 Micro-purchasing Q2/2017; Q4/2017 This amount refers to 2 workshops (USD each) 5,000 Micro-purchasing Q4/2017 9,000 Micro-purchasing (bus tickets) 9,000 Micro-purchasing (bus tickets) 5,000 Micro-purchasing (bus tickets) 8,000 )Micro-purchasing (bus tickets) 3,000 )Micro-purchasing (bus tickets) Q2/2017; Q4/2017 Q2/2017; Q4/2017 Q3/2017; Q3/2017; Q2/2017; Q4/2017 Throughout the year Throughout the year This amount refers to several expenses (bus tickets and DSA) This amount refers to several expenses (bus tickets and DSA) This amount refers to several expenses (bus tickets and DSA)

20 PAGE 19 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2017 Consumables for workshops (printing folders, pens, blocknotes, pendrives, etc) 8,000 Request for quotation Q2 3. Consulting Services Contracts Estimated (USD 220,300) The following table lists consulting services contracts for which procurement activity is either ongoing or expected to commence within the next 12 months. General Description A. Consultant to develop coordination mechanism B. Consultant for engagement of stakeholder with a gender perspective C. Consultant to support direct access and country program elaboration. D. Consultant for the elaboration of country program E. Consultant to support communication and outreach activities Contract Value Recruitment Method 1 47,000 Competitive and open public call for national consultants as per UNDP policies. 46,000 Competitive and open public call for national consultants as per UNDP policies. 40,000 Competitive and open public call for national consultants as per UNDP policies. 47,000 Competitive and open public call for national consultants as per UNDP policies. 40,300 Competitive and open public call for national consultants as per UNDP policies. Advertisement Date (quarter/year) International or National Assignment Comments Q2/2017 National Consultant will be hired for the full duration of the project. Q2/2017 National Consultant will be hired for the full duration of the project. Q2/2017 National Consultant will be hired for the full duration of the project. Q2/2017 National Consultant will be hired for the full duration of the project. Q2/2017 National Consultant will be hired for the full duration of the project. 1 QCBS Disbursement schedule

21 PAGE 20 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2017 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. This readiness grant is expected to start implementation in March 2017, for a 12-month period. Disbursement request will be managed at portfolio level by UNDP-GEF MPSU in NY, as agreed in the Framework Readiness and Preparatory Support Grant Agreement between GCF and UNDP. Under Clause 4 of said Framework Agreement, the Delivery Partner shall be entitled to submit two Requests for Disbursement each year. Each such Request for Disbursement must be submitted to the Fund within 30 days of receipt by the Fund of the Portfolio Report referred to in Section 9.02 UNDP-GEF is entitled to submit its first request for disbursement at any time for newly approved projects. Thereafter, UNDP-GEF will submit cash disbursement requests for six months (portfolio level) twice a year (one in January and one in July). Additional information This box provides an opportunity to include further explanations related to the budget, procurement plan and disbursement schedule, including any details on the assumptions to justify costs presented in the budget. To accomplish the activities described in the logical framework, it is necessary to include travel costs, since it is expected that the consultants need to make different trips within the country during the project lifetime. This refers to bilateral or multilateral exchange with relevant stakeholders, as well as to build capacities among institutional and private actors. Travel expenses can also be used by different actors in case of workshops held in Montevideo or other cities in the country. Regarding the supplies item, consumables for the project management office and workshops are considered there.

22 PAGE 21 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2017 SECTION 5: IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION Please attach an implementation map or describe how funds will be managed by the NDA/FP or delivery partner The Government of Uruguay has identified UNDP as its delivery partner for the readiness programme. UNDP will take responsibility, under the leadership and guidance of the NDA, for the implementation of the proposed programme including fiduciary management. As per the Framework Readiness and Preparatory Support Gran Agreement, the project will be implemented under Direct Implementation Modality following UNDP POPP guidance available here: UNDP Uruguay will be responsible for services related to recruitment of project staff and consultants, travel, sub-contracting, and organization of national workshops. UNDP-GEF will delegate spending authority to the UNDP Country Office. UNDP- GEF will approve the budget, and UNDP Country Office can spend within the approved spending limits established by UNDP-GEF. The project will be overseen by the UNDP-GEF Global GCF Readiness Coordinator while day-to-day management will be undertaken by the Country Office with the support of Consultant A and in coordination with the NDA. UNDP-GEF will provide financial and technical oversight services for the outcomes and outputs of the project. UNDP will ensure that project monitoring and evaluation run according to an agreed schedule, and in line with UNDP and GCF requirements. For these purposes, the NDA and UNDP will establish implementation arrangements, as described below in the following graphic:

23 PAGE 22 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2017 PROJECT BOARD UNDP Ministry of Housing, Land Planning and Environment (MVOTMA) Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) Uruguayan Agency of International Cooperation (AUCI) Project Assurance: UNDP (CO, Global Environmental Finance Unit) Project Management Unit: UNDP under the guidance of the NDA (Climate Change Division, MVOTMA) Advisory Partners National Climate Change Response System (SNRCC): Ministry of Housing, Land Planning and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economy and Finances, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining, Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fishery, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Social Development*, the Budgeting and Planning Office, the National Emergencies System and the National Mayors' Congress National Environment, Water and Climate Change Secretariat The Project Management Unit will oversee project implementation, and will be led by UNDP Uruguay under the leadership and guidance of the NDA (MVOTMA-Climate Change Division). *The Ministry of Social Development and its Women National Institute which is responsible for the gender national policy, will be invited to be part of the national country coordination mechanisms. It is envisage that such participation will contribute to a gender sensitive and socially inclusive country programme.

24 PAGE 23 OF 23 ver. 17 MAY 2017 Other relevant information 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. UNDP has been requested to be the delivery partner for this readiness programme, but might also be the international IE for the project proposals to be presented by Uruguay to the Fund. Conflicts of interests may arise, in which case the NDA will implement the following measures to manage them: - The roles of coordination and facilitation of the NDA and UNDP respectively are clearly differentiated in this document. - The prioritization of investments and projects to be developed will be made through a broad consultation process with relevant stakeholders, including other potential implementing entities for Uruguay, and the final validation of these priorities will be carried out by the National System to Respond to Climate Change (SNRCC) with the participation of other government agencies to ensure chosen priorities are fully aligned with national plans and strategies and adequately include inputs from consulted stakeholders. UNDP will not take part in the project prioritization process.