With support from the U.S. government, the Department of Sustainable Development of the Organization of American States (DSD/OAS) announces:

A Request for Proposals aimed at strengthening the capacity of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and community associations in Central America and the Caribbean to build sustainable communities under the framework of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) following four priority areas for sustainable community development:

1. Community-based Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency
2. Resilience to Natural Disasters
3. Waste management, recycling (including electronic waste) and improved water resource management
4. Sustainable Transport Solutions

For questions about this initiative please contact Richard Huber (rhuber@oas.org) or Luisa Fernanda Neira (Lneira@oas.org).

For more information: http://www.oas.org/en/sedi/DSD/Biodiversity/Sustainable_Cities/SustainableCommunities.asp