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FAQ: Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI) – Civil Society

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FAQ: Financial integrity, economic justice and domestic resource mobilization

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RRC: Support for enterprise development in renewable energy in developing countries 2026

Responses to Requests for Clarification (RRC).

Call for proposals: Guarantees for renewable energy investments in low- and middle-income countries

Access to renewable energy is a vital step in eradicating poverty, reducing inequality and stopping climate change.

Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI) Civil Society - Stage 2 (by invitation only)

The purpose of this call is to contribute to achieving NICFI’s main objective; reduced and reversed loss of tropical forests contributes to a stable climate, protects biodiversity and enhances sustainable development. Norad manages the call on behalf of the Ministry of Climate and Environment (MoCE)/NICFI.

Guidance for strategic civil society partners in the call for proposal sustainable food system for food security

Call for proposals: Sustainable food systems for food security

Health systems and primary health services

Each year, 9 million people in low and lower middle income countries (LMICs) die from conditions that should have been managed by the health systems in the countries. About 60 per cent of these deaths are attributed to poor quality care and 40 per cent to limited access to services. COVID-19 demonstrated the importance of protecting the population against infections, responding to outbreaks and also ensuring and maintaining services. Norway works to strengthen health systems, primary health services and achieve universal health care (UHC) in developing countries.

Economic rights and participation – a key driver for welfare

Strengthening the financial independence of women, ensuring access to education, decent work and social protection is not only a fundamental right, it is also crucial in promoting welfare, ending poverty and achieving SDG 5. Nevertheless, women still encounter barriers that limit their participation in working life and prevent society from benefiting from potential economic growth.

Pandemic preparedness and global health security

Pandemics and major outbreaks of infectious diseases have the potential to affect a significant proportion of the global population and often result in high death tolls, major economic strain and increased inequality. Norway is therefore working to strengthen pandemic preparedness worldwide through global partnerships and investments in preventive measures.