The Mitigation Action Facility continues to build a strong and diverse pipeline of projects that translate climate ambition into concrete action. Projects entering the Detailed Preparation Phase (DPP) represent a critical step towards implementation, where innovative Concepts are further developed into robust, investment-ready interventions.
Spanning the priority sectors of energy, industry, and transport, the current pipeline reflects both the breadth of the Mitigation Action Facility’s portfolio and its commitment to supporting partner countries in delivering ambitious, scalable mitigation aligned with their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
The following examples are projects that have recently entered the DPP, reflecting broad geographical reach and strong alignment with our priority sectors:
Pakistan Battery Swapping Network (Transport)
This project promotes the deployment of a network of battery swapping stations and electric three-wheelers (E3Ws) in Pakistan, addressing key barriers such as limited vehicle charging infrastructure and frequent power outages. By integrating solar photovoltaic systems and demonstrating viable business models for battery swapping, the project aims to accelerate electric mobility uptake and significantly reduce transport emissions.
Brazil E-Buses Industry (Transport)
Selected from the Call for Projects 2024, this initiative will support the transition to electric buses in Brazil by replacing conventional diesel fleets with e-buses across multiple cities. It strengthens financial and policy frameworks for e-mobility and supports local manufacturing capacity, contributing to sustainable urban transport and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Vietnam Sustainable Industries (Industry)
This project focuses on industrial decarbonisation by supporting hundreds of facilities across sectors such as textile, apparel, and food and beverage to adopt energy-efficient technologies and electrify energy-intensive processes. It will deepen the integration of low-carbon solutions across industrial value chains while building capacity for long-term sector transformation.
South Africa Steel (Industry)
A priority within the hard-to-abate industrial sector, this initiative aims to pilot hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (H2-DRI) production and deploy solar photovoltaic systems to increase clean power supply for steelmaking. By addressing critical barriers to green steel adoption, the project aligns with South Africa’s climate and industrial development goals.
Kenya – Renewable and Efficient Water Systems (Energy)
In Kenya’s water sector — where high energy costs and diesel dependence undermine both financial and environmental sustainability — this project will integrate solar PV and advanced energy-efficiency technologies across Water Service Providers. The initiative establishes a blended finance facility to unlock investment and improve service reliability for millions of people while cutting emissions.
India Industrial Clusters (Industry)
Building on India’s expansive industrial base, this project supports the rapid, cost-effective decarbonisation of manufacturing clusters, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By demonstrating best-in-class mitigation technologies and fostering ecosystems that connect experts, financiers, and industry, it aims to scale energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption.
Philippines Green Cooling Solutions (Energy)
Focused on the commercial and industrial (C&I) cooling sector — a major consumer of energy — this initiative strengthens the enabling environment for energy-efficient and low-carbon cooling technologies. A blended finance package combines concessional loans, credit guarantees, and repayable grants to catalyse investments and reduce energy demand while improving operational sustainability.
Brazil Sustainable Aviation Fuel (Energy)
This project is establishing Brazil’s first industrial-scale Macaúba oil milling facility to produce cost-competitive second-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). By building a sustainable feedstock value chain and mobilising blended finance, the initiative will advance national climate goals and catalyse decarbonisation in the aviation sector.
Multi-Country Seed Capital Assistance Facility (SCAF III) (Energy)
SCAF III is a regional initiative advancing clean energy deployment across Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, targeting solar, wind, small hydro, and energy efficiency solutions. By addressing structural barriers and showcasing demonstration effects for private capital mobilisation, the project contributes to expanding distributed renewable energy capacity and improving energy access.
These emerging projects reflect the Mitigation Action Facility’s commitment to sectoral decarbonisation, innovation, and inclusive climate action. As they progress through Detailed Preparation, they will further refine mitigation strategies, strengthen financial and technical frameworks, and prepare to attract co-financing that can accelerate their climate impact on the ground.
For full project details and updates on their development, visit our projects page.