Southern African Industrial Decarbonization Facility
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Project Preparation Support
Support is available for project developers to prepare feasibility studies and technical documentation necessary for industrial decarbonization projects in South Africa and Namibia, under the SIDF framework.
- Who it is for
- project developers in South Africa and Namibia
- How to act on it
- Submit a request through the SIDF application process via the DBSA website, following guidance on project preparation under the CI3 programme.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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Fund Management and Blended Finance Access
Eligible industrial projects in South Africa and Namibia can access blended finance through the SIDF, supported by the CI3 umbrella fund, to finance decarbonization infrastructure and clean technology deployment.
- Who it is for
- industrial entities in South Africa and Namibia developing decarbonization projects
- How to act on it
- Develop a funding proposal aligned with the CI3 ESMS and submit it to the Green Climate Fund via the accredited entity, the Development Bank of Southern Africa.
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The Southern African Industrial Decarbonization Facility (“SIDF” or the “Programme”) is a blended finance facility designed to accelerate industrial decarbonization and enabling infrastructure in South Africa and Namibia.
Programme Development Assistance
Opportunity for stakeholders to engage in developing the structure and scope of decarbonization projects under the SIDF, including strategic planning and alignment with national goals in South Africa and Namibia.
- Who it is for
- stakeholders involved in industrial decarbonization planning
- How to act on it
- Engage with Climate Fund Managers or the Development Bank of Southern Africa through official channels to participate in programme development activities.
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Financing for Industrial Decarbonization Projects
Projects focused on reducing industrial emissions in South Africa and Namibia may qualify for financing through the SIDF, which operates under the Climate Investor 3 umbrella and is subject to GCF approval processes.
- Who it is for
- industrial enterprises in South Africa and Namibia seeking green investment
- How to act on it
- Prepare a funding proposal including an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), disclose it 120 days before a GCF Board Meeting, and submit through the Development Bank of Southern Africa.
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As part of the process of submitting a Funding Proposal to the Green Climate Fund (“GCF”) for the SIDF, an Environmental and Social Management System for the Programme (Category I-1) is required to be disclosed 120 days before the GCF Board Meeting by the Accredited Entity, being the Development Bank of Southern Africa.
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CI3 ESMS SERVES SIDF ESMS
Key Takeaways
- programme name: Southern African Industrial Decarbonization Facility (SIDF)
- managing entity: Climate Fund Managers (CFM)
- umbrella fund: Climate Investor 3 (CI3)
- national focus: South Africa and Namibia
- funding feeders: SA-H2 Fund (South Africa), Namibia SDG One (Namibia)
- ESMS requirement: disclosed 120 days before GCF Board Meeting
- accredited entity: Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
- ESMS reference: CI3 ESMS serves SIDF ESMS
- related processes: Green Climate Fund (GCF) approval process
- navigation terms: e.g., project preparation, programme development, fund management, financing