ICAO Assistance, Capacity-building and Training for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (ACT-SAF)

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Introduction

The ICAO Assistance, Capacity-building and Training for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (ACT-SAF) programme creates opportunities for States to develop their full potential in SAF development and deployment, in line with the ICAO Global Framework for SAF, LCAF and other Aviation Cleaner Energies, adopted at the ICAO CAAF/3. ACT-SAF was launched on 1 June 2022 in a side event associated to Stockholm+50.

What is the purpose of ACT-SAF?

The programme aims to provide tailored support for States in various stages of SAF development and deployment, facilitate partnerships and cooperation on SAF initiatives under ICAO coordination and serve as a platform to facilitate knowledge sharing and recognition of all SAF initiatives around the globe.

ACT-SAF in-person training

In-person training is also being delivered under ACT-SAF. With the support of the United Kingdom, in-person "SAF Introductory Training and SAF Regulation Support Workshops" were held in Tanzania, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon between March and April 2024. With contribution provided by Austria, and in cooperation with their experts, an in-person training was delivered to Viet Nam in July 2025.

ACT-SAF Accelerator

The ACT-SAF programme is also providing support to facilitate the sustainability certification of qualifying SAF, LCAF and other aviation cleaner energies in line with the CORSIA requirements. With resources provided by France, the first ACT-SAF accelerator project will support the analysis of feedstocks with potential to be used for SAF production (cassava/cashew), as identified on the ACT-SAF feasibility study for Côte d’Ivoire.

Support to regulatory development

With resources provided by France, support was also provided to Côte d’Ivoire regarding the inclusion of SAF in a national bioenergy code, and development of related regulations.

How does ACT-SAF work?

Interested party* expresses interest in becoming an ACT-SAF Partner	Supporting State / organization* can participate by providing experts and/or resources Requesting State can participate by providing a focal point for coordination
ICAO coordinates with the interested party the details of the offers and requests, and suggest possible projects	Possible projects: Feasibility studies Business implementation studies Training programmes ACT-SAF Accelerator Support to regulatory development
Agreement is signed and projects defined**	The agreement will contain: Details on the cooperation terms, including the roles and responsibilities of ICAO and each participant
ICAO connects ACT-SAF Partners	Criteria for connection: Matching expertise Language, cultural and geographical aspects

* Possible participants of the ICAO's ACT-SAF programme include: ICAO Member States, Civil Aviation Authorities, national fuel or energy-related authorities, aviation industry (manufacturers, operators), alternative and traditional fuels industry, academia, financial institutions (development banks, private banks, funds), civil society organizations and associations interested in aviation-related climate change action.