Request for proposals for Policy Design to Support the Development of Methane Reduction Plan (Mrp), Indonesia Climate change poses one of the biggest challenges to economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the ASEAN region. According to the IPCCs Sixth Assessment Report, Southeast Asia will face rapid sea level rise, higher flood levels, prolonged inundation along coastlines, and increased mean temperatures; the ASEAN State of Climate Change Report also highlights the regions vulnerability to climate change a result of high poverty levels, significant dependence on sectors that are directly impacted by climate change (e.g., agriculture), long coastlines where many urban centers are located, and deforestation . Since the establishment of the ASEAN Working Group on Climate Change (AWGCC), ASEAN Member States (AMS) have made sustained progress on building capacity, designing policies and institutional frameworks, mobilizing climate finance, and implementing adaptation/mitigation projects in line with their respective Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. These efforts to date have focused mainly on CO2 emissions given that they account for 60-70% of greenhouse gases (GHGs). However, there is a growing awareness that CO2 reductions alone, especially at the current rate, will not be sufficient to achieve the 2°C target. Policymakers are therefore giving more attention to other GHGs in particular, methane a potent GHG with a global warming potential (GWP) of 27.9 over 100 years. The recent launch of the Global Methane Pledge at the UNFCCC COP26 also provided significant impetus to plan for and scale up methane mitigation in participating countries. Indonesia has demonstrated its commitment to reducing methane emissions as part of its broader climate change mitigation strategy. As a signatory to the Global Methane Pledge, launched during COP26 in 2021, Indonesia aims to reduce global methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels. Although there is no action plan set yet dedicated to methane emission reduction, in its Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted in 2022, Indonesia outlines actions across key methane-emitting sectors such as agriculture, waste management, and energy. Agriculture: Methane emissions from rice paddies and livestock are being addressed through the promotion of alternate wetting and drying (AWD) techniques and improved livestock management. Waste: The government has initiated methane capture projects in landfills and supports organic waste composting and waste-to-energy technologies. Energy: Efforts are ongoing to reduce methane leakage in oil and gas operations, including through regulations and industry partnerships. Challenges remain, including data gaps, limited technology access for methane capture and reuse, and the need for strong enforcement of policies. However, Indonesias engagement with international initiatives, such as the Global Methane Pledge (GMP) and cooperation with development partners, indicates a positive trajectory toward meeting its methane reduction goals by 2030. The ASEAN-Korea Cooperation on Methane Mitigation (AKCMM), therefore, aims to contribute to reducing methane emissions in ASEAN countries by establishing a strong institutional, technical, and financial foundation for large-scale methane reduction. The project is funded by the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF). The project aims to establish a strong foundation for the reduction of methane emissions at scale in the ASEAN region by providing technical and financial support in the following four areas: 1. Developing enabling policies and institutions, 2. Improving the measurement of methane emissions, 3. Designing, financing, and implementing methane reduction projects, and 4. Promoting regional dialogue and partnership Tender Link : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gggi/aspx/Tenders/Current
