Deadline: 9 February 2015
SWITCH-Asia II (EU Contribution of EUR 120 million of 2014-2020) is the action response of the European Commission to the priorities set in the Strategy Paper for Asia (2014-2020) to tackle Sustainable Consumption and Production. Promotion of a Green Economy is one of the three priorities of the EU Multi-Annual Indicative Program for Asia (2014-2020). To address the priority goals, SWITCH-Asia II calls non-governmental organizations, governmental institutions, intermediary (business) organizations and networks like chambers of commerce and industry associations to implement projects that apply sustainable consumption and production approaches. The projects should be based on local demand–driven actions aiming to promote sustainable consumption and production in Asia and encourage EUAsian partnerships.
The major objective of the grant program is to promote sustainable production (development of less polluting and more resource efficient products, processes and services) and sustainable consumption patterns and behaviors in Asia (purchase of less polluting and more resource-efficient products; conducting more sustainable lifestyles and behavior).
The overall indicative amount made available under this Call for Proposals is EUR 19,600,000. Grant request can be made in between EUR 800,000 and EUR 2,500,000. The grant support will be 50-80% of the total eligible costs of the action. It can raise up to 90% if the action takes place in least developed countries (LDCs) A maximum of two grant proposals may be awarded each to China (less developed areas only) and India respectively. Applicants are particularly encouraged to implement projects in LDCs.
The initial planned duration of an action may not be lower than 36 nor exceed 48 months.
