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Tenders Are Invited For Biodiversity And Impacts Of Climate Change Assessment In Akkar. Closing Date: 20 Jan 2025 Type: Consultancy Themes: Climate Change And Environment/Gender/Protection And Human Rights Assignment Locations: This Consultancy Will Be Conducted In Akkar Focusing On Qobayat And Dreib El Chemali. About World Vision: World Vision International Is A Christian, Community-Based And Child-Focused Organization Working In 100 Countries Around The World, Serving And Partnering With All People Regardless Of Religion, Race, Ethnicity, Capacity, Background Or Gender. Project Overview: The Gender And Disability Inclusive Regreening (Gdir) Project In Akkar, Aims To Restore And Protect Natural Landscapes While Enhancing Community Resilience To Climate And Related Shocks. Over Its Lifespan, The Project Will Employ A Gender And Disability Inclusive Comprehensive Approach, Addressing Multiple Dimensions Of Environmental Conservation, Community Engagement, And Economic Empowerment. Through Partnerships With Local Organizations, The Project Will Conduct Capacity Assessments And Contextual Analyses To Inform Tailored Capacity-Building Plans And Community Interventions. Community-Based Environmental Restoration Committees Will Be Established And Supported To Engage Local Community Members, Including Refugees And Those With Disabilities, In Regreening Activities. Children And Youth Will Also Be Involved Through Dedicated Committees, Fostering Their Active Participation In Regreening Efforts. Stakeholders Capacities Will Be Strengthened Through Sensitization Sessions And Training Programs, Empowering Them To Advocate For Gender-Sensitive Environmental Restoration. Sustainable Income-Generating Practices Will Be Promoted Among Male And Female Caregivers, Aligning With Regreening Efforts To Ensure Economic Viability And Environmental Responsibility. By Addressing Root Causes Of Deforestation And Promoting Social Stability, The Project Seeks To Create A Conducive Environment For Long-Term Environmental Restoration And Community Well-Being. Through Its Multifaceted Design, The Project Aims To Achieve Lasting Impacts On Natural Landscapes, Community Resilience, And Governance Systems In Akkar, Lebanon. Mission Objectives: World Vision Lebanon Is Seeking A Consultant, Or A Consultancy Firm, To Conduct A Biodiversity Assessment An In-Depth Assessment Of The Impacts Of Climate Change On Vulnerable Populations In Akkar, With A Specific Focus On Women, Girls, People With Disabilities, And Refugees. The Main Objective Of This Consultancy Is To Provide A Comprehensive Analysis That Will Deepen Our Understanding Of How Climate Change Disproportionately Affects These Groups And Identify Practical Opportunities For Inclusive Adaptation Strategies That Promote Long-Term Resilience And Environmental Sustainability, Ensuring That Marginalized Communities Are Empowered To Cope With And Adapt To The Challenges Of A Changing Climate. Specific Objectives Include: Assessing The Current And Future Climate Vulnerabilities Of The Target Populations, Focusing On How Changes In Weather Patterns, Resource Availability, And Disaster Risks Affect Their Livelihoods, Health, And Access To Essential Services. Assessing The Current Status Of The Environment Where The Project Will Take Place, Including Water, Soil, Vegetation, And Biodiversity. This Will Include Key Drivers Of Degradation And Opportunities For Restoration. Conducting A Focused Assessment Of The Climate Vulnerabilities Of Natural And Physical Assets That Communities Have Access To, Evaluating Their Current Status And Potential For Improvement. Identifying The Key Barriers And Challenges Related To Climate Adaptation, Particularly For Women, People With Disabilities, And Refugees, Considering Gender Inequality, Accessibility Issues, And Socio-Economic Factors. Evaluating Opportunities For Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Inclusive Adaptation Strategies, Community-Based Initiatives, And Capacity-Building Efforts Tailored To Marginalized Groups. Providing Gedsi Sensitive Actionable Recommendations For Integrating Climate Change Adaptation, With A Focus On Sustainability, Inclusion, And Long-Term Resilience. Scope Of Work The Biodiversity And Climate Change Assessment Consultant / Consultancy Firm Is Expected To: Conduct A Comprehensive Secondary Data Review On The Current Impacts Of Climate Change In The Target Areas, Focusing On Vulnerable Groups, Including Women, Girls, People With Disabilities, And Refugees. The Review Should Address Key Questions Related To Climate Vulnerabilities, Adaptation Challenges, And Existing Response Mechanisms. Review Existing Climate Change Impacts In Akkar Focusing On How They Intersect With Natural Resource Vulnerabilities. Include Topography, Land Use, Land Cover, And Vegetation Characteristics In The Review To Understand The Physical Landscape And Resource Distribution. Conduct Primary Data Collection With Stakeholders Including Community Members, Local Authorities, And Organizations, To Assess The Specific Challenges Faced By Vulnerable Groups In Adapting To Climate Change. This Should Include Their Access To Resources, Health Services, And Livelihood Opportunities. Assess Land Use Areas For Agricultural, Conservation, And Communal Purposes, And Evaluate Infrastructure Access (E.G., Roads And Essential Services), With A Particular Focus On Marginalized Groups. Evaluate The Current State Of Soil And Water Resources (Quality, Availability, And Risks) That Affect Agricultural Livelihoods And Food Security. Assess The Impact Of External Factors (E.G., Climate Change, Environmental Degradation) On The Ability Of Vulnerable Populations To Cope With And Recover From Climate-Related Shocks, With Attention To Gender And Disability-Specific Barriers. Investigate Ecosystem And Species Diversity As Potential Indicators Of Ecosystem Health, Which Directly Support Community Food Sources And Natural Resources. Map And Analyze Existing Interventions And Programs Related To Climate Change Adaptation In The Region, Assessing Their Effectiveness In Addressing The Needs Of Marginalized Groups And Promoting Inclusive, Community-Based Resilience Strategies. Coordinate Findings With Other Gdir Project Consultants (More Specifically The Livelihood Consultant) For Integrated Analysis, And Validate Assessment Findings With The Community And Local Partners. Analyze And Interpret Data To Provide Actionable Recommendations For Improving Climate Adaptation Strategies, Addressing Critical Areas Such As Land Cover Conservation, Soil Fertility Management, Water Resource Protection, And Biodiversity, Ensuring They Are Inclusive, Gender-Sensitive, And Responsive To The Specific Needs Of Marginalized Populations. Suggest Low-Cost Interventions For Sustainable Land Management And Ecosystem Restoration, Based On Community Needs And Existing Environmental Resources. Ethical Considerations: The Consultant / Consultancy Firm Is Expected To Adhere To The Following Ethical Principles Throughout The Assessment Process: Voluntary Participation, Confidentiality, And Anonymity: Participation In Interviews And Surveys Must Be Entirely Voluntary And WonT Impact In Any Way Any Services Received By Wvl. Informants Will Be Fully Informed About The Purpose Of The Assessment, And Their Right To Decline To Answer Any Question Or End The Interview At Any Time Without Consequence. Confidentiality And Anonymity Of Participants Must Be Strictly Maintained And Data Security Measures Should Be Taken To Protect Personal Information. Personal Identities Of Participants Will Not Be Linked To Their Responses. Do No Harm: All Assessment Stools Will Be Contextualized And Carefully Designed To Be Culturally Sensitive And To Minimize Any Potential Harm Or Discomfort. Mitigation Strategies And Referral Mechanisms Must Be Developed For Vulnerable Participants Or When Tackling Sensitive Topics Such As Gender-Based Violence (Gbv) Or Child Protection. Integrity: The Collection, Management And Reporting Of Data Must Be Conducted In A Transparent And Ethical Manner Without Manipulation, Bias, Falsification And Misrepresentation Of Results. All Methods Used Should Be Appropriate And Scientifically Sound. Unexpected Or Potentially Contentious Findings Must Be Triangulated With Other Sources To Verify Their Credibility And Relevance. Stakeholder Perspectives: Whenever Possible, Preliminary Findings Should Be Shared With Key Project Stakeholders To Invite Feedback And Ensure That Interpretations Align With Local Contexts And Community Realities. Protection Safeguards: Children Assent And Their Caregivers Consent Must Be Taken Prior To Initiating Data Collection. Children Will Not Be Asked Personal Or Distressing Questions. Child Protection And Beneficiary Reporting Protocols Must Be Established, And All Staff Must Be Trained On When And How To Report Any Concerns. All Data Collection Staff Are Required To Sign And Adhere To World VisionS Child Protection Code Of Conduct. Deliverables: Inception Report: Provide A Detailed Plan Outlining The Methodology, Timeline, Data Sources, Tools To Be Used, And Analysis Plan. Draft Biodiversity And Climate Change Impact Assessment Report: Present A Draft Report That Includes The Analysis Of Climate Vulnerabilities, Key Challenges, And Opportunities, And An Assessment Of How External Factors (E.G., Climate Change, Environmental Risks) Impact The Ability Of Vulnerable Groups To Adapt. The Draft Should Also Include Preliminary Recommendations For Inclusive Adaptation Strategies. Final Biodiversity And Climate Change Impact Assessment Report: Submit A Finalized Report That Incorporates Feedback From Stakeholders, Includes Actionable Recommendations, And Outlines A Roadmap For Improving Climate Adaptation Strategies With A Focus On Sustainability, Inclusion, And Long-Term Resilience F Tender Link : Https://Reliefweb.Int/Job/4124076/3587094-I-Wvl-I-Call-Tender-Biodiversity-And-Impacts-Climate-Change-Assessment-Akkar
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