CALL FOR PROPOSALS — DG ENTR — ENT/CIP/08/C/N02S00/1

Global Sectoral Approaches: Sectoral approaches as part of a post-2012 framework

(2008/C 29/08)

1.   Objectives and description

Sectoral approaches offer a promising way forward to address energy and climate change challenges without compromising economic growth.

The objective of the call is to gain experience with and knowledge of developing sectoral approaches from carrying out projects in key emerging countries as well as trans-national projects. This will provide proof of concept of how sectoral approaches could work; how sectoral approaches would fit into a post-2012 international framework on climate change; what actions would be necessary for sectoral approaches to become a tool in the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and necessary links to the global carbon market.

2.   Eligible applicants

Applicants must be established in one of the following countries:

3.   Budget and project duration

The maximum budget allocated for the operation is: EUR 1 900 000.

The maximum amount by project is: EUR 1 900 000.

Community co-financing rate of eligible costs: 90 %.

Community co-financing ceiling: EUR 1 900 000.

The maximum duration of projects is 24 months.

4.   Deadline

Applications must be sent to the Commission no later than 7 March 2008.

5.   Further information

The full text of the call for proposals and the application forms are available on the following website:

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/funding/index.htm

Applications must comply with the requirements set out in the full text and be submitted using the form provided.