IMT-GT – ESCAP Transboundary Pilot Local
Facilitation Project
Project Basis and Objectives
20th CHIEF MINISTERS’ AND GOVERNORS’ FORUM
(Batam, Indonesia - 27 September 2023)
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The work of UNESCAP in a snapshot
Regional development arm of the UN system and the link between national and
global level development cooperation within the United Nations
Convening Power
(Intergovernmental and
Multistakeholder platforms)
Regional level Technical
analytical work Assistance//Capacity
Development
Urban-Act
China
Xiamen, Jiaxing,
Xi An
Thailand
Khon Kaen, Chiang
Mai, Phuket
India
Coimbatore,
• Urban-Act is a four-year initiative that aims to
Shimla, Panaji strengthen the enabling national frameworks for
The Philippines collaborative climate action as well as the
Antipolo, Tagbilaran, capacities of cities to engage in climate dialogue
Bacolod and climate action.
• It is funded by the German Government through
the International Climate Initiative.
IMT-GT • It is implemented in five countries + one
transboundary region (IMT-GT).
Indonesia
Medan, Padang • Implementing partners: GIZ, UNESCAP, UCLG
ASPAC, University of Stuttgart, TU Dortmund
University, and national/regional implementing
partners (CIMT for IMT-GT region).
Urban-Act Project Outputs
Improved institutional environment for climate-
sensitive urban development
Evidence-based and inclusive climate-sensitive spatial
and urban planning ESCAP leads this
output. Together
with CIMT, it
targets to assist
Project concepts for urban climate action investments one transboundary
identified project to get
technical support
from the City
Enhanced knowledge through regional networking, Climate Gap Fund.
exchange and learning
IMT-GT ESCAP Partnership (1)
Objectives
§ Networks of local government officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders (to
share best practices and coordinate efforts to address common challenges)
§ Concept note on addressing climate change in the cities of IMT-GT through low-carbon and
resilient urban development to:
1) Identify potential areas and opportunities (for transboundary piloting UA
initiative)
2) develop a set of criteria for the selection of pilot cities
3) identify sectors for cities based on the IMT-GT subregion’s development and UA
objectives
IMT-GT ESCAP Partnership (2)
Planned Activities
§ Preparation of application documents to access funding for early project preparation
support
§ Consultation workshops to select sectoral priority.
§ Organize a participatory project design workshop with key stakeholders (and domestic
and/or international financing institutions).
§ Conduct preliminary technical background analysis on project scope and outline
preliminary project design and climate rationale.
§ Conduct matchmaking to secure financing for project capital investment costs
IMT-GT Pilot Project Assessment of Initial Findings
Based on Cities’ Workshop Survey
Inputs from the Cities’ Workshop
IMT-GT region stands to enhance
environmental sustainability,
Reduced environmental burden by
reduce carbon footprints, and Waste segregation facilities will
minimizing generation of solid
foster economic growth, ultimately contribute to a substantial decrease
waste through innovative waste
leading to a more interconnected in greenhouse gas emissions
reduction and recycling programs
and prosperous region for all
stakeholders involved
Increased IMT-GT region cross-
border partnerships and
collaboration advancing knowledge Empower residents to actively
sharing among cities, promoting participate in waste segregation and
social cohesion, and better sanitary responsible disposal practices.
conditions to improve
communities’ health.
Project Preparation Funding
The Cities Climate Finance GAP –fund financing will be used to support early stage project preparation
“pre-feasibility study”. Completion of the pre-feasibility study is of highest importance for the successful
structuring, launching, financing and implementation of the priority transboundary project.
The Gap Fund application will be submitted by end of October and is anticipated to be awarded during 1st
quarter of 2024.
The application will be submitted by CIMT on behalf of selected cities.
In the future, depending on demand, other identified priorities and opportunities, assistance may be
arranged to support additional projects’ development and submission of financing applications
Thank you!
For additional information, please visit the following website platforms:
https://www.international-climate-initiative.com/en/project/urban-act-integrated-urban-climate-
action-for-low-carbon-resilient-cities-22-i-416-asia-g-urban-act-integrated-climate-action
https://www.unescap.org/our-work/environment-development/cities-for-a-sustainable-future
