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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
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.
Sexual and reproductive health and rights – Having agency over your own body and sexuality
Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are essential to girls’, women’s, and young people's rights, health and survival. It is also a prerequisite for sustainable development and reduction of extreme poverty. SRHR is under increasing pressure from various sides and is often part of a broader decline in multiple human rights and democracy. Girls and women in countries experiencing war and conflict and countries subjected to climate change are most vulnerable to mortality due to pregnancy or childbirth, domestic violence, child marriage and unplanned pregnancy.
Tax and public finance – sustainable financing of welfare services and development goals
Taxes and other government revenues are becoming increasingly important for the funding of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). In addition to increased revenues, more transparent and effective tax systems contribute to the accountability of the authorities and better use of public funds – a so-called “governance dividend”. Shortcomings in capacity, financing and regulations for public administration are major causes of weak economic development and financing of the SDGs. Improved revenue and revenue management are also important when it comes to stabilisation and state-building in countries that are experiencing fragile situations.
Anti-corruption and transparency – a prerequisite for development
Norad’s efforts to combat corruption and promote good governance promote transparency, participation and accountability to ensure social protection, end inequality and poverty and strengthen the social contract and democracy. Corruption undermines funding for development and damages trust and development in society.
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.
Vaccination
Vaccination is one of our best and most cost-effective health initiatives for preventing illness and premature death. Over the past 50 years, 154 million deaths have been averted due to global vaccination efforts. Of these, 101 million were infants (WHO, 2024). Norway contributes to research and development, procurement and delivery of vaccines in developing countries. This includes as a rapid response to pandemics and regional outbreaks.
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.