UK PACT - Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions

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UK Government-funded programme supporting climate change mitigation in partner countries across three continents. Provides project funding and expert deployments. Active in Kenya, India, South Africa, Nigeria, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and others. Open applications.

Source: https://www.ukpact.co.uk

Funding Details

Funder: UK Government - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)
Funding Goal: Support countries with high emissions reduction potential to accelerate climate change mitigation efforts through capacity building projects. Focus areas include: clean energy transition, carbon pricing and markets, climate policy and governance, green finance, nature-based solutions, and AFOLU (agriculture, forestry and other land use). Projects must deliver measurable greenhouse gas reductions and support partner countries' NDC implementation.
Funding Amount: Grant amounts vary by country and sector; individual call budgets not publicly specified on main site. Program has been active since 2018 across multiple countries.
How to Apply: Apply via individual country-level Calls for Proposals or Requests for Quotations published on the UK PACT website. Active calls include Kenya-UK PACT (Nature-based Solutions), with many other country calls currently closed. Check www.ukpact.co.uk/apply-now for open calls and deadlines.
Target Region: Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam; Amazon Regional Fund; ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund
Contact: www.ukpact.co.uk/contact-us
Last Checked: 2026-03-13 17:34

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Eligibility varies by individual country Call for Proposals — check specific CfP for requirements
Must demonstrate capacity to deliver technical assistance and capacity building

Project Scope

Project must address climate change mitigation in one of the eligible partner countries
Focus areas include clean energy, carbon pricing, climate governance, green finance, NbS — not primarily circular economy or plastic waste
Must demonstrate clear greenhouse gas reduction outcomes and alignment with partner country NDCs

Required Documents

Applications submitted via online portals linked on the country CfP pages
Multi-stage application processes typically include Expression of Interest followed by full proposal

Summary

UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) is a UK Government-funded capacity building programme supporting countries with high emissions reduction potential to accelerate their climate change mitigation efforts. Funded through the UK's International Climate Finance by FCDO and DESNZ, the programme has been active since 2018 across three continents. The programme operates through country-specific funds in Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well as regional funds for the Amazon and ASEAN regions. Focus areas include clean energy transitions, carbon pricing, climate policy and governance, green finance, and nature-based solutions. Funding is disbursed through individual Calls for Proposals and Requests for Quotations, which vary by country and sector. Applicants are typically consultancies, research institutions, NGOs, and civil society organizations with technical expertise in the relevant area. As of March 2026, the Kenya-UK PACT call for Nature-based Solutions is open. While the programme includes environmental focus areas, its core mandate is climate change mitigation (GHG reductions) rather than plastic waste or circular economy. It primarily supports technical assistance and policy work rather than direct circular economy or plastic value chain operations.

Historical Context

UK PACT has been operational since 2018, funded through UK's International Climate Finance. The programme operates through country-specific funds and regional funds (Amazon, ASEAN). Multiple individual Calls for Proposals are issued throughout the year per country and sector. As of March 2026, the Kenya-UK PACT Nature-based Solutions call is open; various other country calls are closed.

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